Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith — Page 92
HAZRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD (AS) perturbed by this decision for they were both strong believers of the Messiah. But, when confronted by the fury and outrage of the Jews, cowardice got the better of him. Nevertheless, he did make great attempts in secret to have the Messiah delivered from death on the cross and he was successful in this effort as well, but only after the Messiah was first hung on the cross and due to immense pain was overcome by a death-like swoon. In any case, ultimately through the efforts of the Pilate of Rome, the life of the Messiah son of Mary was saved. And for his deliverance, the prayer of the Messiah had already been accepted-see Hebrews chapter 5 verse 7. After this, the Messiah secretly left this land and migrated towards Kashmir and it is here that he passed away. As has previously been mentioned his tomb is situated in Mohalla Khanyar, Srinagar. All this was on account of Pilate's efforts. But, nevertheless, the endeavours of this earlier Pilate were tainted somewhat by cowardice. After stating that he found no sin in the Messiah, Pilate could have easily released him for he had the The Messiah himself had also prophesied that the only sign that would be shown would be the sign of Jonah. Thus, the Messiah indicated in this statement that just as Jonah entered into the belly of the whale alive and had escaped alive, so too would he enter the tomb alive and emerge alive. The only way that this sign could have been fulfilled was for the Messiah to have been taken off the cross alive and then taken to his tomb whilst still alive. The Messiah's declaration that no other sign would be shown refutes those who say that one of the signs that the Messiah manifested was that he ascended to the heavens. (Author) 92