Life of Ahmad — Page 503
503 CHAPTER 52 PLEADINGS WITH SCRIBES We have seen that the followers of all faiths were up in arms against Ahmad as , because he could not compromise with evil and falsehood. They had practically formed a powerful coalition. Had Ahmad as not been from God, he would have found it extremely difficult to maintain a position assailed with equal fury by all who were jealous for their faiths. His opponents not only had recourse to every subterfuge, and were acrimonious in controversy but also seemed ever ready to tear him to pieces. They made no secret of their utmost abhorence of his mission and work. They never suffered the spirit of opposition to slumber. The death of A thim inflamed their passions and Ahmad’s as success at the religious conference spurred them all to fresh efforts. He had defended Islam against Christians. The intelligentia was pleased and Ahmad as gained in love and veneration. He towered conspicuously over his opponents. But this infuriated the mullahs all the more. He was made the target of frantic execration and mockery from all