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88 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of a claimant’s circumstances, or who is unrelated to them, will ask to be shown a miracle for their heart’s satisfaction. But as for the one who has no objection, what need has he for a miracle? In short, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq ra affirmed his belief in the Holy Prophet sa even before he had returned home. When he arrived in Mecca, he presented himself before the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and inquired: ‘Have you claimed to be a Prophet?’ The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: ‘Yes, this is correct. ’ At this, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq ra said: ‘Bear witness that I am the first of those who have affirmed your truthfulness. ’ However, these were not mere words; in fact, Hazrat Abu Bakr ra demonstrated that his actions accorded with his words. This was to such an extent that he fulfilled his oath until his very last breath, and did not leave the Holy Prophet sa even after death. Harmony in One’s Word and Deed In reality, there is a paramount need for man’s words and deeds to be consistent with one another. If the two are not in harmony, then there is nothing. It is for this reason that Allah Almighty states in the Holy Quran: 1 ْ اَتَاْمُرُوْنَ النَّاسَ بِالْبِرِّ وَ تَنْسَوْنَ اَنْفُسَكُم Meaning, you enjoin others to do good, yet you exempt yourselves of this com- mand to act virtuously, and forget your own selves. Then, in another instance, Allah the Exalted states: 2 َ تَفْعَلُوْن لَا لِمَ تَقُوْلُوْنَ مَا Why do you say what you do not do? A believer must not act duplicitously. A believer is always far distanced from such cowardice and hypocrisy. Always keep your words and actions in order and ex- hibit harmony in both. Just as the companions manifested in their own lives, you too must follow in their footsteps and demonstrate examples of truth and loyalty. Keep the Example of Hazrat Abu Bakr ra in View Keep the example of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq ra before you at all times. Think about the time of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 1 al-Baqarah , 2:45 2 as-Saff, 61:3