Islam and the Freedom of Conscience

by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad

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Islam and the Freedom of Conscience — Page 19

~ 19 ~ So this was the response of the gallant of God who had a great sense of honour for the Holy Prophet sa and who would challenge those who committed acts like these. Then there was a person called Lekh Ram, who used abusive language for the Holy Prophet sa. The Promised Messiah as tried to stop him from this impertinence. He did not desist. Eventually the Promised Messiah as prayed and Allah revealed to him the news of the man's painful death. The Promised Messiah as says that: 'Allah the Exalted has given me a pledge about the enemy of God and the Prophet sa , who uses foul and vulgar language for the Holy Prophet sa and is called Lekh Ram. Allah the Exalted has accepted my prayer and in answer to my malediction for him, gave me the tidings that he shall die within six years. This is a sign for those who seek the true religion. This is exactly what happened and he died a most painful death. ' Enlighten the excellences of the Holy Prophet’s sa personality and character to the world These are the ways the Promised Messiah as has taught us; to counsel those who act improperly, to relate the virtues of the Holy Prophet sa , to make the world aware of these beautiful and luminous aspects that are unknown to the world. Pray to Allah that He keeps them away from these improprieties or that He chastises them. Allah has His