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Proceedings—Debate 30 May 1893 163 not injustice on your part that you requested something from me that should have been requested from you, and then labelled it as a victory? I am still ready to show these Signs according to the conditions that our Book has prescribed, and you should also compete with me to show those Signs as prescribed by your Book; then will truth and falsehood manifest itself. To laugh and mock is not the etiquette of the just; upon me is incumbent that which is made incumbent by the Holy Quran and upon you is incumbent that which the Gospel makes incumbent. Please repeatedly read the adage of the grain of a mustard seed and then decide for yourself. After your reply, I shall explain the remaining part of the question that you asked me on the issue of mercy without any recompense. However, it is necessary for you to first present this question based demonstrably upon the Gospels in accord with the stipulated condi- tions, supported by evidence, because it is not right for you to put for- ward something which the Gospels do not put forward themselves. In my opinion, the Gospels alone are sufficient to negate this ques- tion, and the sayings of Jesus are adequate for its eradication. Can you please give the final answer in such a manner that the references from the Gospels are included so that the audience can know what the Gospels say and whether the Gospels are the cause of this question or if the Gospels deny or denounce it? Signature—English Signature—English Ghulam Q a dir Fasih Henry Martyn Clark President President Representing Muslims Representing Christians