Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 92
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part Four 92 whereby hundreds of them lost their lives, thousands of heads were cut off, and the earth was drenched with the blood of hundreds of thou- sands of holy ones. But, despite all of these calamities, they showed such fidelity that, like devoted lovers, they remained smiling while their feet were shackled, were joyful while suffering pain, and were grateful in the midst of misfortunes. They abandoned their homes out of the love for that very One [God], chose disgrace instead of honour, bore calamities instead of comfort, accepted poverty in place of wealth, and were content with indigence, isolation, and destitution over every kind of relationship, association, and kinship. They put seals [of testi- mony] on the existence of God by letting their blood be shed, having their heads severed, and sacrificing their lives. Through the blessing of truly following the Word of God, such special light was generated within them as has never been found in others. These people were not only found in the past; rather, this exalted group continues to appear among the followers of Islam and has repeatedly confuted and silenced its opponents by its enlightened existence. Thus, I have conclusively proven to the deniers that, just as the Holy Quran conveys one to the highest degree of perfection in the ranks of knowledge, in the same way, one also attains perfection in the ranks of conduct through it. The signs and light of being accepted by the One True God have always appeared—and continue to appear—in those who follow this Holy Word, but they never appear in the others. In conclusion, this proof which one can observe with one’s own eyes, is sufficient for a seeker after truth; that is, those heavenly bless- ings and divine signs are found only in the perfect followers of the Holy Quran, and all other sects who renounce the True and Holy Revelation—whether Brahm u s, A ryas, or Christians—are deprived and destitute of this light of truth. Hence, I myself take the responsi- bility for satisfying every denier, provided such a one—being ready to embrace Islam sincerely—takes the trouble of approaching me for seek- ing the truth with good intention, steadfastness, patience, and sincer- ity. If someone does not desist from denial even now, his denial would