The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 307
Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama'at, and Instructions 307. Names like Hanafi, Shāfi‘ī, which people have appointed for themselves, are all innovations. The Holy. Prophets had only two names, Muḥammad and. Aḥmad sa Moses as described the Holy Prophets as. Muḥammadsa, for Moses as himself was a manifestation of glory. Jesus as described the Holy Prophetsa as. Aḥmada, for he himself was a manifestation of beauty. Since our community has been established for the manifestation of beauty and harmony, it has been named Aḥmadī. [Malfūzāt, vol. 2, p. 208]. The Need for Acquiring Knowledge and. Using it Wisely. The best way of holding religious discussions is not to criticize a religion foolishly but to put forward one's objections respectfully on the basis of the accepted and authentic books and writings of that religion. . There should be no mockery or derision or insult and all discussion should be conducted wisely. Nor should such objections be raised against a religion with regard to which the objector's own faith is open to criticism. . . . Every research scholar can put forward objections pointing out the mistakes of doctrine of any sect in a reasonable and respectful manner. An effort should be made that all objections should be of a scholarly nature so that people may benefit from them, and it should not create any disorder or provocation. [Kitāb-ul-Bariyyah, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 13, pp. 15-16]