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٤٤ I am also inspired that I am the Reformer of my time, and that as regards spiritual excellence, my virtues bear a very close similarity and strict analogy to those of Jesus Christ, in the same way as the distinguished chief of Prophets were assigned a higher rank than that of other Prophets, I also by virtue of being a follower of the August Person (the benefactor of mankind, the best of the messengers of God) am favored with a higher rank than that assigned to many of the Saints and Holy Personages preceding me. To follow my footsteps will be a blessing and the means of salvation, whereas any antogonism to me will result in estrangement and disappointment. All these evidences will be found by perusal of the book which will consist of nearly 4800 pages of which about 592 pages have been published. I am always ready to satisfy and convince any seeker of truth. "All this is a Grace of God He gives it to whomsoever He likes, and there is no bragging in this. " "Peace be to all the followers of righteousness!" If after the publication of this notice any one does not take the trouble of becoming earnest enquirer after the truth and does not come forward with an unbiassed mind to seek it then, my challenging (discussion) with him ends here and he shall be answerable to God. Now I conclude this notice with the following prayer: Oh Gracious God! guide the pliable hearts of all the nations, so that they may have faith on Thy chosen Prophet (Muhammad) and on Thy holy Al-Quran, and that they may follow the commandments contained therein, so that they may thus be benefited by the peace and the true happiness which are specially enjoyed by the true Muslims in both the worlds, and may obtain absolution and eternal life which is not only procurable in the next world, but is also enjoyed by the truthful and honest people even in this world. Especially the English nation who have not as yet availed themselves of the sunshine of truth, and whose civilized, prudent and merciful empire has, by obliging us by numerous acts of kindness and friendly treatments, exceedingly encouraged us to try our utmost for their numerous acts of welfare, so that their fair faces may shine with heavenly effulgence in the next world. We beseech God for their well being in this world and the next. Oh God! guide them and help them with Thy grace, and instil in their minds the love for Thy religion, and attract them with Thy power, so that they may have faith on Thy Book and Prophet, and embrace Thy religion in groups. Amen! Amen!" "Praise be to God the supporter of creation!" (Sd. ) MIRZA GULAM AHMAD Chief of Qadian, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, India. Ripon Press, Lahore, Punjab.