Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 40
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 7 40 Pastor Scott— What is the difference between you and the Christian faith? Promised Messiah as — There is a vast difference between the present Christian religion and us. However, there is no differ- ence between the original teaching and religion of [ Jesus] the Messiah, peace be on him, and the principles of our religion. He also worshipped God and sermonized and preached His Tau hi d [Oneness of God], and all other Prophets brought the same teaching. Pastor Scott— But there are many sects among you people? Promised Messiah as — I am surprised you raise this objec- tion against Islam. Do you not know how many sects there are among Christians who reject each other and do not even agree upon fundamental principles? If there is any difference between Muslim sects, it is in ancillary issues and details. The fundamental principles are the same for all. Pastor Scott— From among these Christian sects, which do you believe to be true? Promised Messiah as — In my view, the rightly guided sect was the very one which belonged to the Messiah as and his dis- ciples. After that, this religion started to be altered, and such changes commenced that no connection remains between the Christianity of the time of the Messiah as and modern-day Christianity. Pastor [Scott]— From where did you get this news? Promised Messiah as — The Messengers [of God] receive