An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 127
127 The Book In the first part of this book, the Promised Messiah as refuted the allegations, levelled against him as to his disloyalty to the Government. He referred to the services that his father and brother had rendered, and regarding his own he said: I had no worldly resources, horses or soldiers except that I wield my pen and decided that I would not write any book without mentioning the blessings of the reign of Queen Victoria for which all Muslims ought to be grateful. . . . It is our duty according to our religion. He, who is not thankful to men, cannot be grateful to God Who loves fairness. . . . I have published these books not only in India but also in Arabia and other countries. . . . This is what I have done for the British Government. God above is the witness of the sincerity of my motives. I have not served the Government out of fear, nor have I ever expected a reward at its hands. . . . On the other hand, I have a right to say that I am like a shield for the British Government to protect it from calamities. God has told me that He will not let harm come to it while I am with it. Hence, there is no one else like me in respect of the help that I have rendered to the British Government, which it will find out soon if it has any insight into people. ( N u rul- H aqq, Part I , p. 29, R uha n i Khaz a’ in , vol. 8, pp. 39) Specimen of Writing I have seen Jesus, on whom be peace, several times in my dreams and my visions. He has eaten with me at the same table and once I asked him about that which had befallen his people. He was much perturbed and recalled the greatness of Allah and proclaimed His Holiness and pointed to the earth and said: I am from the earth and am innocent of that which they attribute to me. I found him a humble and courteous person. ( N u rul- H aqq, Part I , p. 41, R uha n i Khaz a’ in , vol. 8, pp. 56-57)