Lecture Sialkot — Page 58
58 L ECTURE S IALKOT you. We do not yet know how long the Plague will last and what shall happen ultimately. If there is any doubt about the truth of my claim and if one truly seeks the truth, it is easy to dispel these doubts, for the truth of every Prophet as can be verified in the fol- lowing three ways: First, with the help of reason: When a Prophet or a Divine Messenger appears, one should see whether or not human reason testifies that there is a need for his coming at that particular time and whether or not the prevailing human condition requires the presence of a Reformer. Second, prophecies of earlier Prophets as : One should find out if any earlier Prophet as had made a prophecy in support of this Prophet, or in support of any Prophet who would come at that particular time. Third, Divine succour and support: One should find out whether or not such a claimant enjoys Heavenly support. These are the three hallmarks or indicators that form the accepted criteria for identifying a true appointee of God. My friends! God has been so merciful to you and has caused all the three signs to synchronize as testimony to my truth. Now it is for you to accept or to reject.