A Misconception Removed — Page 1
1 1 2 Some members of my Jam a ‘at, who are less familiar with my claim and its supporting arguments, and who have neither had the chance to study my books in depth, nor have they spent enough time in my com- pany to be fully informed, sometimes counter an objection raised by an opponent with an answer which is entirely contrary to the facts. Thus, notwith- standing their adherence to the truth, they have to suffer embarrassment. Only a few days ago, one of them was confronted with an objection that the person to whom he had sworn allegiance claimed to be a Prophet and Mes- senger, and the reply given was a mere denial, which was not correct. The fact is that in the Divine revela- tions of which I am the recipient, words such as 'Messenger', 'Apostle' and 'Prophet', appear not once, but hundreds of times. How then can it be correct to say that such words have not at all been used? The 1 In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. [Publishers] 2 We praise Allah and invoke His blessings upon His noble Prophet sa. [Publishers]