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59 sign, he should also present two such prophecies of some saint of the past about himself, along with similar proofs. I swear by Allah, the Exalted, that in case it is proved that the Signs in those predictions and evidence proffered are similar in grandeur, and have been fulfilled exactly as foretold, after a long passage of time, I am ready to be punished by death. This humble one has made about three thousand prophecies in the past, most of which were vouchsafed in response to my prayers. Among them is one concerning Dil i p Singh. I had predicted that he would fail in his attempt to return to the Punjab. This prediction was published in outline in a poster and also verbally related to hundreds of men. So was the prediction about the death of Pandit Day a nand, and about Ra’ i s Shaikh Meihr ‘Al i Sahib, that he will be afflicted with grave trial but will be safely delivered from it. 40 And I had also foretold that Shaikh Bat alwi would become my adversary, etc. But to go into the details would be too lengthy. If the Maulaw i s of the opponent party have even an iota of faith, they should hold a public meeting at which they should first demand evidence from me about these prophecies. Then they should relate their own prophecies and provide evidence of the same. But, if they are incapable of 40 Shaikh Meihr ‘Al i Sahib should be asked to testify to the truth of this prophecy taking oath on the Holy Qur’an. Because, a time-server or one afraid of Maulaw i s may deny it, but would never do it upon oath. Otherwise, he will soon be disgraced for taking a false oath. [Author]