Guidance for Perceiving Minds — Page 46
h a d rat Mirza ghulam AHmAD as 46 deceitfulness, but they were not deemed as writers. The scholars of yore possessed eloquent speech, even if their faith was lacking. As for the haughty individuals prevalent in our time, scattered throughout every township like a herd of sheep, they are merely worshippers of material sustenance, not of literature nor of the scholarly pursuits. They were not nurtured on the milk of elo- quence, nor did they imbibe the cup of reasoned argument. They often remain silent for thousand times, only to engage in conten- tious dialogue thereafter. They lack deep knowledge of Arabic sciences and are not refined in literary discernment. Their pride swells, while their contemplation wanes. They are incapable of speaking words that benefit others; instead, their speech just fosters suspicion and doubt. When they remain silent, it signifies neglect of duty and leads to misinforma- tion; when they speak, their words lack impact and effect. Their resolve has weakened, and their determination has waned. They are acquainted only with wishes like the Jews, and their prayers are merely [customary] standing and sitting. They have nothing to do with the intricacies of the Shariah, nor with the subtleties of the religion. If you were to critique them, you would find that most of them are vile and behave like animals, and it will lead you to believe that their existence is a calamity for Islam. They resemble vicious individuals in their obscenity and behave like dogs in conflict. They seem to believe they can be left unbridled, living as if there is no tomorrow beyond today. The truth is not covered with a veil, but misery overcame them. For them, declaring people as infidels is an easy matter - and the belief in the death of Jesus as is a clear proof—and by Allah, they do not desire for the victory of Islam, but rather for the victory of the priests like the mean enemies.