An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 206
206 Background Sir a j-ud-D i n was a Muslim professor in F. C. College, Lahore. On account of his close relations with Christians, he gradually accepted their influence and eventually became a Christian. In 1897, when he visited Qadian and remained in the company of the Promised Messiah as , he accepted his influence and regained his faith in Islam. He also started offering prayers. But when he went back to Lahore, he again fell a victim to the influence of Christians and again joined the Christianity. From Lahore, he sent four questions to the Promised Messiah as for which he wanted to have his clear views. The Book The Promised Messiah as completed the writing of the answer to the four questions posed by the professor. Question No. 1: According to Christian beliefs, the Mission of Jesus was to come for the love of mankind and to offer himself for the salvation of the mankind. In answering the first question, he contrasted the Christian concept of salvation with that of Islam. Promised Messiah as further pointed out that Saint Paul’s Christianity teaght that Jesus redeemed mankind from his natural sin by his vicarious sacrifice which made him accursed. According to Islam, the faculties with which God endowed man are all good. It is wrong to condemn a person for an act for which he is not responsible. It is, therefore, the right or the wrong use of the gifts of God which determines the nature of a man’s reward. Man should seek God’s love and submit to His will completely, attaining union with Him completely. 13 13 See Siraj-ud-D i n ‘ I s a ’ i Kei Ch a r Saw a lo n K a Jaw a b , pp. 1-22, R uha n i Khaz a’ in , vol. 12, pp. 327-348