Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Parts I & II — Page 127
127 PArT T Wo who has never uttered a lie of any kind up to now start lying about God? ( S u rah Y u nus , Part 11) * Undoubtedly, the lives of the Prophets are so transparent and their righteousness is so evident that, leaving everything else aside, if we only studied their lives, it would suffice to reveal their truth. For instance, if a reasonable and honest person were to ignore all the proofs and arguments that will be written in this book for establishing the truth of Hadrat Kh a tamul-Anbiy a’ [the Seal of the Prophets], may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and were to concentrate solely on the events of his life, his heart would certainly be filled with the conviction that he is true in his claim of prophethood. He could not conclude otherwise, for the events [of the Holy Prophet’s sa life] are so redolent of truth and purity that the hearts of the seekers after truth are irresistibly drawn towards them. Just think how, to his last breath, the Holy Prophet steadfastly and unwaveringly held on to his claim of Prophethood in the face of countless perils and so many enemies, detractors and threateners. The persecution and hardship he endured for years seemed to preclude all possibility of success, and were increasing day by day. His patient response to them clearly rules out any plans for material gain. On the contrary, the very moment he made his claim to Prophethood, he lost even the little support he already had. With a single announcement, he made innumerable enemies and brought upon himself countless tribulations. He was forced into exile, pursued by bloodthirsty enemies, his home and prop- erty were destroyed, and repeated attempts were made to poison him. Those who were once his well-wishers turned against him, * S u rah Y u nus , 10:17 [Publishers]