Life of Ahmad — Page 643
as POLICE HARASS AHMAD as 643 full publication to the fact of the prophecy being fulfilled and of there being no further expectation of its consequences on my part. Thus even if it is supposed (although I see no ground for the supposition) that any one of my disciples could, in opposition to my express teachings, be guilty of a criminal intention against Muhammad Husain in order to bring disgrace upon him, such supposition is completely overthrown by the fact that I have informed my followers by means of widely- circulated Ishtih a rs that the prophecy has been fulfilled in full compliance with the conditions contained therein, and that nothing more is expected. There is, therefore, not the least possibility on their part of doing any such act, for by doing it they would falsify my prophecy which is inconsistent with their being my disciples. Moreover, it deserves the consideration of the Court that men, whom I have been teaching for the last 20 years to be peaceful, good and virtuous, and who at the time of Bai‘at (admission into the sect) enter into an agreement that they would lead lives of peace, innocence and meekness, and many of whom hold responsible Government posts, are Nawabs or Ra’ises or otherwise highly esteemed for their virtue, should, of a sudden, break all bonds of humanity and gentleness, and like dacoits should unscrupulously commit all