Favours of the Gracious God — Page 17
17 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS Babylon, after incurring the wrath of God, became scattered all over the world. Thus, by comparing both these verses and by studying the previous chapter, it is firmly established that the meaning of these verses is that prior to the incident at Babylon, only one language existed in the world; this is the belief agreed upon by Jews and Christians. Whoever has entertained doubt concerning this, has fallen into a grave error. This matter is enshrined in the clear texts of the Torah which the People of the Book have adhered to from the beginning. However, it has to be admitted that whereas according to Genesis chapter eleven, verse one, the whole world had only one language, it would be absurd to think that all humans had emigrated from their respective countries to settle in Babylon and there seems to be no apparent reason as to why they may have emigrated from their countries. Rather, it seems that, after the flood of Noah, it was the intent of God Almighty that the process of procreation may progress at a faster rate, that is why the All-Powerful God allowed them to live in a state of good health and peace. Consequently, they multiplied tremendously and were fruitful, and they experienced extraordinary progress and growth. Then, some nations, finding limited space in their country, started migrating towards the land of