Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 343
18 August 1907 343 The point worth considering is whether it would be proof of the fact that he repented if the statement of his opponent had such an effect that he would oftentimes be left in tears. In front of sixty to seventy people [attending the debate], he hung out his tongue and, placing his hands over his ears, had repented from saying Dajj a l. The Prophecy about Lekh Ram The prophecy about Lekh Ram stipulated six years. He spent five years audaciously and even prophesied about me that I would die from cholera within three years. Since he had exhib- ited such brazen audacity, his respite was shortened and he perished within five years. This prophecy had the character of wrath and glory, but since Atham had adopted humility, his term was extended on account of his fear and repentance, and this prophecy bore the character of mercy and beneficence. The Audacity of Dr ‘Abdul- H ak i m The Promised Messiah as commented on the insolence and audacity of ‘Abdul- H ak i m: Thousands of people perish on account of their ego and arro- gance. He has simply become so very brazen and has trans- gressed all limits. He has hurled upon me all the insults that man could possibly conceive. God has manifested many a great Sign right in front of his face, and he personally testified to their truthfulness. He remained a supporter of mine for up to twenty years. His letters are in my possession. He used to say that salva- tion can be attained without following our Noble Prophet, may