Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Parts I & II — Page 79
79 PArT T Wo I wrote Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya , which contains 300 incontroverti- ble, rational arguments for the divine origin of the Holy Quran— the Word of God to which these people have so arrogantly turned their backs. It is perfectly clear that he who is enchanted by reason can only be satisfied by reason, and he who is misled by reason can only be guided back by reason. Every believer ought to realize how this book, which com- prises 300 rational arguments, will benefit mankind and dispel the doubts of all sceptics and reveal the light of Islam in all its glory and splendour. Only those who do not reflect upon the plight of the age, or ignore its ills and their consequences, or have no interest in faith, or bear no love for God and His Messenger sa will ignore such an important project. Friends! In these turbu- lent times Islam can only stand its ground if it repels the besieg- ing forces of misguidance with an equal force and defends itself against the enemy onslaught with the mighty power of truth. The pitch darkness that has engulfed the world will only be dispelled when a vast number of proofs in support of Islam enlighten the world and the rays of its truth spread in all directions. In these times, which are riven with differences, spiritual unity can only be brought about by a closely reasoned book, which not only reveals the profound secrets of the ultimate reality but also helps man reach the true source of the reality upon whose knowledge depends the contentment of hearts. Dear elders! It is extremely naive to think that we can defend our religion in this age without employing the most effective rational proofs and arguments. Look around and see how opin- ionated people have become and how adversely the progress of rational sciences has affected their thinking. Educated people