The Miracle of Ahmad — Page 28
28 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD leadership or Imamate. Rather, in such a case, I would be worse than a Jew and a cause of shame and ignominy for all. And the name of the person who will stand up to dispel disor- der through issuing a challenge like this-provided he turns out to be true in his stance-will be remembered with great honour in the world. And the death of the one who will be proven to be a dajjal, a disbeliever, and an imposter will result in peace for the rest of the world, as goes the famous adage: خس کم جہاں پاک ]the lesser the evil, the purer the world]. What more can I write; and if I have missed any important requirement warranted by justice, I should be made aware of it. I will fulfil it readily, provided it is not absurd and does not reek of subterfuge or lame excuses and provided it is based on right- eousness and not coloured by the kind of trickery which is pecu- liar to worldly people. Almighty God knows that I desire truth be manifested in one way or another. Although I see the Signs of Almighty God as clearly as one sees the sun; and I believe in the revelation of God that has been vouchsafed to me just as I believe in the Holy Quran, yet I wish to establish my argument from every angle against those who deny me. O my Lord! You are a witness to our actions. You can see what is in our hearts, and our secrets are not hidden from Your pene- trating vision. Pray decide between me and my opponents and let not ruin come to the one who is truthful in Your eyes, for a whole world will perish if he who is truthful is ruined. O My All-Powerful Lord! Draw close and hold Your court and bring to an end these ongoing daily disputes. Our statements are well-known to the public, while the truth of our hearts is evi- dent to You. How shall I express my point of view and how shall