Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 879
MUBAHALAH WITH DOWIE 879 does not in the least undermine the honour and dignity of God Almighty or of His Messenger sa, for I am being raised under the blessed wings of the Holy Prophet. I walk in the footsteps of the Holy Prophet. What is more, I never said anything on my own; I have only followed the revelation which my Lord granted to me, and thereafter, I fear not the threats of the people against me. On the Day of Judgment, everyone will be held accountable for what they did. Certainly, there is nothing that is hidden from Allah. I had told the impostor [Dowie] that: If you do not come forward for the muba- halah after my invitation, and also do not repent of your claim of prophethood that you have made by way of sheer fabrication against Allah, then you should not imagine that this strategy would spare you; rather, Allah would destroy you by inflicting utter humiliation and a harsh punishment. He will disgrace you and make you taste the punish- ment of your imposture. Hence, he waited for my death and I for his. I put my trust in Allah, the Helper of the truth and Supporter of this religion [of Islam]. Having done this, I fully and completely