Bounties of the Gracious God — Page 78
78 groups of those who sought the truth, pledged allegiance to me. And all this had been foretold in my book Barahin-e-Ahmadiyyah twenty years ago; and in this is a great sign for those who contem- plate. Moreover, Allah manifested signs for me both in the heav- ens and the earth so that those blessed with insight may be guided by them. The age is effectively calling out for a Reformer, for it has reached the height of deterioration and the world is faced with such a terrible revolution and change that nothing like it was ever witnessed in the past ages. People have dedicated all their capa- bilities and energies to this world. The Quran has been forsaken and philosophy has become the focus of their attention. We see that slothfulness has penetrated the hearts and innovation has infiltrated the deeds. Our Prophet and Messenger is reviled and derided and seen by the people as the one who is, [God forbid], the worst of mankind. The Book of Allah is being condemned by using vile language and uncivilized terms; but where is the jeal- ousy of Allah for the honour of the Quran and the Prophet, while Islam is being trampled like an ant under a mountain? Are they waiting for Jesus while disorder is surging due to him and he is basking in heaven? Imagine what will then happen when he actu- ally descends to the earth. Prior to this, the Jews, like our own peo- ple, had been waiting for Elijah, but the result was nothing other than despair. Man’s wisdom lies in learning from others and thus steering clear of dangerous paths. Allah the Exalted says: 1 َ َعۡلَمُو�ۡن َ �ت اَّل ۡ ُم �ۡت ن �ُن ۡ ک �ِِّکۡر ِ إ ن َسۡـَٔلُوۡۤا أَھۡل َ ال� ن � 1. So ask those who possess the Reminder, if you know not. ( Surah an- Na h l, 16:44) [Publisher]