Defence Against the Plague and a Criterion for the Elect of God — Page 42
42 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD Allah, do you realise who-how magnificent in status- the Ashābus-Suffah are?] Jabīz refers to bread that has been so dried up that it cannot be broken by teeth and instead breaks teeth, is difficult to swallow, tears the intestines, and induces colic. So this word indicates that Charagh Din's claim to be a Messenger, and his 'revelation' is nothing more than jabīz and shall destroy him. Meanwhile, a great feast descends upon another people, whom he disrespects, and they partake in a large portion of God's mercy. مانده چیزیست دیگر خشک نان چیزی دگر خوردنی هرگز نباشد نان خشک اے بے ہنر Atable spread with pleasant food cannot be compared to hardened bread; O fool, hardened bread is not at all fit for eating. دوستان را مانده بدهند از مهر و کرم پارہ ہائے خشک نان بیگانگان را نیز هم Friends are given a pleasant feast with love and affection; But others may be served with scraps of bread. نیز هم پیش سگان آں خشک نان مے افگنند مانده از لطف با پیش عزیزان می برند Such hardened bread is also thrown to the dogs; While those held dear are lovingly presented with a joyous banquet. ترک کن این خشک ناں را ہوش کن فرزانه باش گر خردمندی پئے آں مائدہ دیوانہ باش Discard this hardened bread, come to your senses, and show intelligence; If you are wise go forth in ecstasy to seek this bounty. -Author