Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 237
24 MARCH 1908 237 Sahib! When quinine has the inherent quality to effect a cure, then from whence comes the necessity to believe Abdul Hakeem to be a physician for quinine to effect a cure? In the same way, when salvation is the consequence of belief in Tauhid [the Oneness of God], then why is it necessary for us to believe Muhammadsas to be a Prophet? Just as quinine delivers its benefit regardless of accepting X or Y as a physician, Tauhid does not stand in need of accepting someone as a Messenger and Prophet in order to deliver its benefit and in securing salvation. The Promised Messiahas said: I considered it prudent that instead of hearing objections about the prophethood of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be on him-we seek refuge with Allah-and questions about the necessity of belief [in the Holy Prophetsas], why not expel Abdul Hakeem from the Jama'at?¹ 1. Al-Hakam, vol. 12, no. 22, p. 3, dated 26 March 1908