The Light of the Holy Qur'an — Page 92
T HE L IGHT OF T HE HOLY Q U R’AN—NUM BE R T WO T HE L IGHT OF T HE HOLY Q U R’AN—NUM BE R T WO 92 code given by the blessed Mu t ahhar [Holy] and Muzakk i [who purifies others], the Umm i Nab i s as [Unlettered Prophet] whom you criticise at the instigation of the wickedness of your inner self ? Is it the Islamic countries that are permeated with this stench and toxic atmosphere? Or is it the effect of the unnatu- ral and half-baked teachings of a gravely defective and unworthy book, the Pauline Gospel? Now, go kneel and picture the Day of Reckoning and reflect. Indeed, as for the objection that exists against the ancestral paternal and maternal grandmothers of the Messiah , has a reply ever crossed your mind at any moment? For myself, I have grown weary thinking about it. Thus far, no good answer has come to mind. What a great ‘God’ he is whose paternal and maternal grandmothers are of this calibre! Be forewarned that I shall write this treatise as—according to your own words—a ‘valiant war- rior’ and will show you what is called ‘uprooting evil suggestions’. What is the big deal in defeating a misguided imbecile who makes a mortal into God? Nevertheless, do make it a point to graciously reply to the few items I have inquired about. And do not take affront at the words that have been used, for the words are befit- ting the occasion and are suitable to your stature. Given that you, despite your ignorance and lack of scholar- ship, have falsely accused the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him— Sayyidul-Mu t ahhar i n [ the Leader of the Pure] —of adultery, the very reply to this filthy lie and slander was exactly what has been given to you. I had eagerly hoped that you people might become courteous and refrain from hurling abuses, but you do not heed. You unjustly hurt the feelings of Ahl-e-Islam [the followers of Islam]. You fail to realize that according to us,