Life of Ahmad — Page 189
as BIRTH OF FA D L-E-UMAR ra 189 manifestation of the Divine glory. The Divine Light is coming—the light Divine! God has anointed him with the scent of His pleasure. We shall put our own Spirit into him. He shall be under God’s protection. He shall grow up with amazing speed. Prisoners and slaves shall be released through him. His fame shall spread into the corners of the earth. Nations shall be blessed through him. ' The beauty, glory and grandeur of these Words of God brought tears of joy to the eyes of the faithful. They recognised God and their faith was increased. His enemies were cowed into silence. But some of Ahmad’s as stupid opponents 41 —Hafiz Sul ta n i 41 On March 18th, 1886, Pt. Lekhr a m issued a reply in the form of an Ishtih a r which is typical of the A rya Sam a j mentality. I give here most reluctantly a few quotations. Pt. Lekhr a m reproduced a few words of Ahmad as and then added his own reply to those words: 'Mirza—This booklet is nearing the end and is the work of a few weeks. Reply—To me also God has revealed the fact that a few false stories have been mentioned in it, which have no beginning and no end. Rather from beginning to end it is a collection of fancies. Mirza—I respectfully submit that I wish no ill to anyone. God knows that I mean good for all. Reply—God knows well that there is no evil-wisher as you are. The truth is that the price of your wishing ill or good is only Rs. 5 or Rs. 7. He who pays you gets your good wishes, otherwise your wishing evil is an admitted fact. Mirza—I declare most solemnly that my heart is full of good wishes. Reply—When your warner and bearer of glad tidings (meaning the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa —Author) took an oath according to surah Ta h r i m and broke it, how can your oath be trusted. Mirza—Prophecy No. 1.