Life of Ahmad — Page 321
as FIRST AHMADIYYA CONFERENCE 321 every opportunity of having an ordered discussion with him on the matter of his claims. Muhammad Husain had wasted 12 days at Ludhiana and Nadh i r Husain had caused an outcry at Delhi for nothing. He was still willing and prepared to explain and vindicate his position to the satisfaction of all fair-minded people, but the mullahs were afraid of losing their bread and butter if Ahmad as succeeded in establishing his claim. Therefore they never gave him a chance to do so. Ahmad as now suggested what might be described as a most scientific method of enquiry, the like of which has, perhaps, never been formulated. It is a monument of spiritual eminence and a standing proof of the unequalled superiority of Islam. This method is really an elaboration of his original invitation to show heavenly signs. He explained in this booklet that there were four ways described in the Quran by which the chosen ones of God could be identified and distinguished from the rest of mankind: (1) The chosen ones of God receive many glad tidings from Him regarding themselves and their friends. (2) Secrets of the future are often revealed to them which relate to the decrees of heaven concerning important events and persons of this world. (3) Their prayers are largely accepted. (4) The secrets of the Holy Word are opened to them in abundance.