Khilafat and Mujaddidiyyat — Page 18
18 Hadhrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad their way into it, and would present once more to the world the crystal clear and beautiful face of Islam. The Messiah and Mahdi This tradition is in Abu Daud , in Mustadrik and probably in one other book also. It is only in these three books that this Hadith has been traced after extensive search for it. On the other hand, I would like to relate at this very moment that the Promised Messiah (peace be on him) has said that he is Mahdi and Messiah. In the reference I have read about the Messiah, he has said that he is that very Messiah about whom it was disclosed that he will fight the final battle with Satan. He is the Promised Messiah. He has said that the glad tidings foretold about the Messiah are found in thousands of books. Thousands of books contain the glad tidings that the Messiah shall come. Likewise, in my opinion, thousands of books show that the Mahdi will come. In these books it is stated that such would be the signs of the Messiah and such would be the signs of the Mahdi. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of God be upon him) has said with great affection: Inna Le Mahdeena. . . — for our Mahdi, God the exalted has two signs for his truthfulness which have not been ordained for the truthfulness of anyone else since the beginning of the world. In this sentence there is an expression of great affection; and the high and distinguished position of the Mahdi has been described in it. One marvels at the expression of love of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of God be on him) for the Mahdi and Messiah.