Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 793
CHAPTER ONE IN AL-ISTIFTA' 793 is more capable of fulfilling his promise than the Lord of Grandeur? No enemy had the power to stop the support and descent of bounties which Allah had decreed for him. Eventually, God Almighty unveiled His plans which the enemies sought to frustrate, and fulfilled His promise which they denied. He bestowed upon that servant of His the title of Khilafah [vicegerency] from heaven. There is a great Sign in this for a seeker after truth who comes after discarding hatred and malice. Hence, O righteous people! Explain and be rewarded. Is this the act of Allah or the fabrication of a man who dares to commit the sin of falsehood to be counted amongst the people who are sent by God? Are such criminals immune from divine punish- ment in this world, or will they be chastised? Now, O jurists! I seek your verdict for the second time, so be right- eous for the sake of Allah and deliver your verdict like those who fear Allah and are not unjust. O brave young people! A man claims that he is from Allah, then those who reject him contest with him through a mubahalah [prayer duel], hoping to be victorious. But Allah destroyed and disgraced them and frustrated their plans. If you like, you may read their stories in this book and [reflect upon] how Allah treated them. Is that not a conclusive argument against those who reject [him]?1* Allah supported him in every contest and caused him to prevail 1. Among the people who entered into the mubahalah and died as a result is a man named Maulawi Ghulām Dastagir of Qaşür. Others among them are peo- ple named Maulawi Charāgh Dīn of Jammu, Maulawi ‘Abdur-Raḥmān Muḥy- ud-Din of Lakhukay, Maulawi Ismā'il of Aligarh, Faqir Mirzā of Dulmial and Lekh Rām of Peshawar, and some others. Most of them died, and some were reduced to a life of disgrace, cutting off of progeny, and a straitened life. I have described their events in detail in my book Ḥaqiqatul-Waḥi. Given here is a summary for the seekers [after truth]. Among them is one who died in this calendar month, namely Dhul-Qa'dah. His name was Sa'dullāh [literally meaning one who Allah grants good fortune], but he remained far removed from sa'adah [good fortune]. I was informed [by God Almighty] that he would die in disgrace and disappointment before I die, and that God would cut off of his progeny. Accordingly, he died the death of failure and frustra- tion. Such is the requital for those who fight Allah and reject His Messengers with injustice and enmity. (Author)