Malfuzat - Volume IV — Page 44
44 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad true that the Messiah is to descend from heaven, Allah the Exalted should have sent him down now so that the world is not misguided. For a large community of people has already accepted me as the Messiah so if the real Messiah does not come now, then when will he appear? Is it possible for God Almighty to support liars and imposters? If ever He has, then do present an example and do tell us also that what touchstone remains then to judge the truth of the righteous? Who Stands on Truth in the Debate Regarding the Death of Jesus as You should closely observe who stands on truth as far as this aforemen - tioned case is concerned. Rationality and the light of insight stand by my side. Furthermore, the Holy Prophet sas also stands with me because on the night of the spiritual ascension (mi’raj) he saw Jesus as among those who had already died. Moreover, the companions of the Holy Prophet sas also unanimously agree, by way of consensus (ijma), that the Messiah has died. The Holy Quran also supports me and in addition to this, through heavenly forms of succour Allah the Exalted has proven my claim to be true. Thousands of earthly and heavenly signs have been manifested which demonstrate my truthfulness. So in the presence of such ample testimony and argumentation, how can I accept that what these other people say is correct, especially when the clear and categorical revelation of God states that I am the Messiah. Should I accept these Muslim clergy or should I believe in the revelation of God? I truthfully proclaim that I cannot forsake the revelation of God Almighty in any circumstances even if the whole world becomes my enemy and not a single person remains with me. How can I reject the fresh revelation of God Almighty? This is all the more impossible when I observe that God’s shining support is with me always. If these people brush away the Holy Quran, the Holy Prophet sas and the verdict of the Messiah, they are free to do so. God Almighty will question and call them to account Himself. The Descent of Elijah as Another strange fact is that when we present the story of Elijah and mention the objection raised by the Jews against the Messiah, when our opponents have noth - ing else to say, they respond by saying that these scriptures have been changed and altered. I am happy to give them that, but what will they say about the enduring