Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 257
21 APRIL 1907 21 APRIL 1907 (During the walk) The Necessity of Becoming Well Versed in Religion The Promised Messiahas said: Members of our Jama'at ought to develop a deeper under- standing in the science of religion. However, this does not mean what the mainstream mullahs have understood, that they prop themselves up as theologians upon learning a few tenets about personal hygiene etc. , and that, too, in the manner of empty mimicry! Rather, my objective is that they ponder over Quranic verses, the Hadith of the Prophet and my words-to be acquainted with Quranic insights and verities. Should any opponent raise an objection against them, they should be capa- ble of giving him a thorough rebuttal. The proposal that was presented on one occasion to hold an examination, was quite necessary. This should certainly be implemented. Haqiqatul-Wahī is an extremely useful book for this purpose. In reality, this response to the Muslims is quite suf- ficient that they should try and raise such an objection against this [Ahmadiyya] Movement that cannot be raised against other Prophets, peace be on them. They will never be able to come up with any such objection. 257