Arba'in — Page 3
1 ِمْسِب ِهّٰللا ِنٰمْحَّرلا ِمْيِحَّرلا 2 ْ ى نَحْمَدُہ ٗ وَنُصَلِّ ∑ Number One Today I have decided to publish 3 ٭ forty announcements to convey the message conclusively to the opponents and deniers so that on the Day of Judgment, there should be irrefutable proof presented on my behalf to the One Exalted God that I fulfilled the pur- pose for which I had been sent. So now, with all due respect and humility, I send this announcement to all venerable Muslim and Christian scholars and Hindu and A rya pundits, informing them that I have been sent into the world to reform the shortcomings 1. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. [Publisher] 2. We praise Allah and invoke His blessings [upon His Noble Messenger]. [Publisher] 3. ٭ After this pamphlet, God willing, a pamphlet will be published every fortnight till all forty pamphlets are completed, provided no hindrance occurs, or until a well-intentioned opponent comes into the arena, does not engage in foul argumentation, the stench of which is readily perceived by all, and is able, like me, to show some Sign. But it should be kept in mind that in this contest the intent is not to enter into any mub a halah [prayer duel] with any individual nor is there any prophe- cy concerning the person of any opponent. The contest would only be to see upon whose hand God Almighty manifests details of the unseen and miracles; and whose prayers He accepts. Personal attacks, prayer challenges, and curses should not be a part of this contest. Also, every such prophecy shall be avoided that contravenes public safety and the objectives of the Government or comprehends the humiliation or death of any particular person. Author