An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 122
122 Background An Arab, Muhammad bin Ahmad Makk i of Shi‘b-e-‘ A mir, Mecca, came on a sight-seeing tour of India in 1893. On his arrival in Qadian, he remained in the company of the Promised Messiah as and then became an Ahmad i. When he returned to Mecca after completing his tour of India, he wrote a letter to the Promised Messiah as about his safe arrival and of the interest that was aroused by the Community in Mecca. He particularly mentioned the zeal of ‘Al i Ta ’i, Ra’ i s of Shi‘b-e-‘ A mir , Makkah. He wanted the Promised Messiah as to send to him his books so that he might distribute them. He was so enthused that he was determined to send these books even to the the nobles and ulema of Mecca. He stated that he was a brave and courageous man and was not afraid of anybody. The Book The Promised Messiah as sent him a reply in elegant Arabic. This was published in a book form for the benefit of the public. Other literature also seems to have been sent to Arabia. This book was given the title of H am a matul-Bushr a and though it was written in 1893 but was published in February 1894. It was reprinted in Cairo many years afterwards. On the title page of the book, the Promised Messiah as wrote two couplets which say: “Our dove flies with the wings of fondness and in its beak are the presents of peace - and it flies to the land of the Prophet who is our beloved lord, Chief of the Messengers and the best of creation. ” The Promised Messiah as added that this book holds some of the spiritual secrets of the Holy Quran.