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17 �ی�ا�ی� د رہزگ ن �ی� ر ضحم رشے � ن از � �ی� ر وخادہ وبد ن ب� � وخش ابش ہک ااجنم They say on the Day of Resurrection there will be a thorough reckoning; On that day, they say that Dear Beloved will be harsh. Ill treatment is not possible from a Being that epitomises sheer goodness; Rest assured the end will be good. ” 1 The Categories of Miracles During the course of a discussion on the miracles of the Messiah as , His Holiness as said: “Miracles are of three kinds: those manifested through prayer, those which serve as a harbinger, and those which are manifested through the spiritual power of Prophets. Miracles which serve as forerunners are not manifested through the influence of prayer. Miracles that are manifested through the spiritual power of Prophets are of the nature where the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, dipped his fingers into a limited source of water and a large number of people continued to drink. On one occasion, he put his blessed spittle into a well and its water became sweet. The Messiah as also manifested miracles of this nature. Allah the Exalted has even addressed me and said: ‘Kings will seek blessings from thy garments. ’” 24 October 1900 The Difference Between Hypnotism and the Influence of Prophets The Promised Messiah as said: “There is a stark difference between hypnotism and the prayer of Prophets, peace be upon them. The mesmerism of hypnotists is an acquired knowledge, but the influence that results from prayer is a bestowal from the Divine. When a Prophet is touched to feel sympathy for mankind, God Almighty transforms their disposition to become fully absorbed in prayer and makes it so that their voice is heard and accepted. ” 2 1 Al-Hakam , vol. 5, no. 19, dated 24 May 1901, p. 3 2 Al-Hakam , vol. 5, no. 19, dated 24 May 1901, pp. 3-4 p. 16