Malfuzat – Volume I — Page 6
6 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Do Not Adopt Hypocritical Ways It is incumbent that man not adopt the way of hypocrisy. For example, if a Hindu (despite being a ruler or high official) were to suggest that Ram and Rahim are one and the same, a person should not agree with such an opinion thoughtlessly. Allah the Exalted does not forbid one from treating others with civility. One should always respond politely. It is not wise to make comments that unneces- sarily enrage others and which result in pointless conflict. But, a person should never conceal the truth. An individual who pliantly accepts the false statements of others eventually becomes a disbeliever. یار غالب شوکه تا غالب شوی Become the friend of he who is dominant, so that you too may become dominant. Allah the Exalted should always be honoured and respected. There is not a sin- gle aspect of our religion that is at odds with civility. An Injustice Against Islam Alas for Islam! Islam has always been wronged. When two brothers are in dis- pute, the elder brother, on account of his age and rank, oppresses the younger one for no reason whatsoever, because the former believes he commands a greater right due to his having been born first. However, both are entitled to equal rights. A similar form of injustice is being committed against Islam, which came after all the past religions. The errors committed by these religions were corrected by Islam and since they consider themselves greater, they have become displeased with Islam just as it is customary for an ignorant person to grow hostile towards the one who means them well. A large family, ancient ancestry and wealth often make a person arrogant. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, belonged to an impoverished, small and newly formed group of peo- ple. So in the beginning, people of other faiths did not accept him. People always act unjustly towards the truth. Islam is a Benefactor of Other Religions Islam is such a pure religion that it does not permit the use of abusive language