Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 316
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 316 False Claimants to Prophethood The Promised Messiah as said: Many false prophets had also appeared at the time of the Messenger of God, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, but the liar is always born later. The truthful [Prophet] appears first then copying him the false [prophets] also arise. No one can say that before me anyone had made a similar claim that they received ilh a m from God Almighty on being the Messiah, but after my claim, Char a gh D i n and ‘Abdul- H ak i m and others came into being. Never Despise your Brother, Rather Pray for Him Someone’s letter was presented to the Promised Messiah as that he had visited a number of places and found that members of the Jam a ‘at do not offer the Prayers on time and lack the requisites of mutual brother- hood. The Promised Messiah as responded: Reformation always takes place gradually. There are some impatient people who are quick to criticize. Sincerity and steadfastness is a blessing of God Almighty, and to enter this [Ahmadiyya] Movement is also a blessing of Allah the Exalted. There are many people who availed the blessed opportunity to join but they are still waiting for the attainment of steadfastness and sincerity. Every person should assess their own condition. Is his condition the same today as it was when he joined the Movement? Every person progresses gradually, and weaknesses are overcome with time. One should not become anxious and should make an effort for reformation. Do not look upon your