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215 certain individuals who once laughed, but now they weep. I once saw a Tehsildar in Aligarh who would laugh by way of mockery, but once certain discussions moved him so deeply that he wept profusely to the extent that his beard became wet with tears. The following is true: رضحت ااسنں ہک ّدح افلص اتس �وادن دش رخے ت م�ی� ا � � ی مس� �وادن دش ت م�ی� Man possesses the ability to distinguish himself; He can either develop Messianic qualities, or become a donkey. The fact of the matter is that when the light of God begins to shine forth, all ele- ments of hell and darkness vanish completely. Those who sit in gatherings where people engage in sin, mockery and ridicule, perhaps never expect to be rid of these tendencies. However, if a person possesses modesty, righteousness and far- sightedness, they can receive the support of God Almighty. You do not know my state of affairs, and I too am not aware of your circumstances. Neither I, nor you, have any right to judge one another, for God Almighty has forbidden this when He states: 1 ٌ لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهٖ عِلْم تَقْفُ مَا لَا Follow not that of which thou hast no knowledge. Just observe the length of time for which my court case has gone on—it has been one and a half years now. It would appear that God has now opened the way for a verdict to be settled. Similarly, although there are hidden aspects in religion, ultimately a way does reveal itself. Therefore, I wish to express in summary that the arguments and proofs which support my claim are the same as those of the past Prophets, peace be upon them. This community which God has established is based on the precepts of prophethood. Those who wish to judge it against some other irrelevant criterion are the ones at fault. I say that this community ought to be tested against the same criterion by which the Prophets, peace be upon them, are judged, and I can assure you that this community will be proven true on that touchstone. 1 Bani Isra’il , 17:37 p. 197