The Heavenly Decree — Page 68
68 A sm a n i Fai s lah should show the Holy Prophet sa to him in a vision and thus authenticate my claim, or else he would show me the vision and bring the matter to a conclusion. This writing has not only surprised me, but all those who are in the know of the matter wonder that if M i r Sahib really has the gift of being able to see the Holy Prophet sa whenever he wishes—and indeed, to enable others to see him as well—and to ask questions of him, why then did he pledge his allegiance to me without first getting confirmation from the Holy Prophet sa , and why did he continue to be among my devotees for ten whole years? It is strange indeed, that not once did the Holy Prophet sa visit him in a dream and admonish him as to why he had pledged allegiance to a liar, an impostor and an apostate, and why he was leading himself astray? Can anyone in his right mind conceive that a person who is able to see the Holy Prophet sa , as and when he wishes, and who consults him for advice and faithfully acts upon his instruction, would continue to be ensnared by an 'impostor' and a 'liar' for ten years? Is it conceivable that such a person should become the disciple of one who is an enemy of Allah and of His Prophet sa , and slanders the Holy Prophet sa and is doomed to fall into the deepest pit of hell? Even more unbelievable is the fact that M i r Sahib spoke to some of his friends about his dreams in which the Holy Prophet sa had confirmed that this humble one was truly Allah’s Vicegerent and the Reformer of the faith. Likewise, M i r Sahib also