Claims and Teachings - Ahmad The Promised Messiah and Mahdi — Page 316
316 therefore, no pride iu him, bub be must bave humility and meek- ness, for these are the characteristics of the holy prophets of God. Our Holy Prophet possessed them in an eminent degree. One of his servants being asked how the Holy Prophet treated him said that the Prophet served him more than he served the Prophet. " (Vol. IY R. E, 1905. ) It can be easily seen that for the acceptance of st Prophet or a Messenger of God who appears as a Pveforrner, the only thing about which one has to satisfy oneself, is to see that what he teaches is true, and that there is no. deceit or! falsehood in it. Sound- judgment-does not stand in need of a miracle for the acceptance of truth. But as it happens that notwithstanding, truth and correctness of a matter, men have sometimes scruples or doubt the motive with which it is presented, or think that the person presenting it may be the dupe of a false belief or may really be a deceiver, or thinking him to be an ordinary man, do not pay attention to his words, or slight him from feel- ings of dislike or contempt, or even understanding the truth are unable to follow the path pointed out because of their subjec- tion to sensual passions aud carnal desires or because of the weekness of the flesh, therefore Divine wisdom has ordained. that those who come from Him, and are charged with a special mis- sion for the reformation of the world, should be attended with signs of Diviuo assistance which are manifested sometimes in the form of God's mercy and sometimes in that of His wrath. It is for this reason that a Prophet is called aj-i^ and a }}. & i. e. y a giver of the glad tidings of the mercy of God and a warner from His wrath. The signs of the first kind are meant for the faithful who do not revolt against the commandments of God, nor treat the Messengers of God with contempt or insult. The clear judgment which God has given them, helps them tore-