Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 93
Footnote Number Eleven 93 be clear proof that he has no desire to accept the truth because of his love for the world, and all of his disputation is by way of enmity and malice and not by way of seeking the truth. Now, O Brahm u gentlemen! Just open your eyes and see that this investigation of mine has proven and fully disclosed that revelation is neither impossible nor non-existent; rather, it is a clearly proven ver- ity which is necessary and essential according to reason, and its exist- ence is verified by research; and I have fully demonstrated its existence. Therefore, O gentlemen, it is now incumbent upon you to read this Footnote and also Sub-Footnote Number One, Number Two, and Number Three with the utmost attention. Read them over and over again. Then, in conformity with the fear of God, renounce the dark thoughts of misguidance after finding the bright torch of the path. Let not such a facade of bigoted modesty find a place in your hearts, as to why you should undo that which you yourselves had previously done. Indeed, it is obligatory for everyone who regards himself as just to now demonstrate his justice, and everyone who regards himself a seeker after truth to now make no delay in accepting the truth. Of course, it will be difficult for a proud man to accept a truth that goes against his boasting. But O ye who possess such a nature! You too should fear the Omnipotent God by whom you will ultimately be called to account. Bear well in mind that a person who does not renounce the path of falsehood even after finding the truth, remains adamant in his opposition, regards the holy personages of the pious Prophets of God to be soiled with the greed of the world by judging them through the standard of his nafs-e-amm a rah [the self that incites to evil]—even though he himself is proven to be false, contemptible, and disgrace- ful in contrast to the Word of God—will find that his soul testifies to his misery and misfortune and constantly accuses him. Undoubtedly, he will reap the retribution for his dishonesty in the presence of God, because a person who stands in severe and scorching sunlight cannot enjoy the comfort of thick shade. Therefore, even though admonition is not an arrow that pierces the target as soon as it is released, but may