Life of Ahmad — Page 516
516 CHAPTER 54 PT. LEKHR A M’S DEATH Ahmad’s as prophecy about A thim was fulfilled in each and every detail according to the word of God, and it was recognised as a heavenly sign by the faithful and the God-fearing. But there were still some hard- hearted unbelievers who could not understand the way in which the Merciful God had worked. They were trying to make it dubious, and thus mislead the world. As the real object of signs, prophecies, and miracles is to establish faith in the hearts of men, and not work havoc and destruction in the world, therefore God works in various ways. He dealt with A thim as he deserved, and it increased the faith of those who knew something of the Divine way. But the common run of mankind, who do not possess fine perception, required something stronger. Ahmad’s as opponents were misleading the people. Hence God decided to strike terror in their hearts by showing a clear and manifest sign, which should not only increase the faith of believers but also serve as a stern warning to the wicked who exceeded all limits. He, therefore,