The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page xii
xi it deals with a significant and tragic era in the history of Islam. Furthermore, since such obscurity and ambuiguity surrounds the events of that era, it was necessary that the true events be brought to light. Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra has explained these events in a beautiful, eloquent and simple manner. It is also worthy of note that when this lecture was delivered, the attendees were college students; therefore, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra has taken great care to explain these events in the form of a simple and interesting narrative. The English translation of this lecture was first rendered by Atta-ur-Rahman Khalid and was then revised and prepared for print by Ayyaz Mahmood Khan. We are also indebted to the Research Cell, Rabwah, who checked and verified the various references provided in the text. May Allah reward them all abundantly for their efforts. A m i n! Munir-ud-Din Shams Additional Wak i lut-Ta s n i f London, United Kingdom July 2013