The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam — Page xxviii
xxvi We are not followers of Mirza Ṣāḥib nor do we have any kind of contact with him. However we cannot be unjust in our commentary. In answering the questions, Mirza Şahib relied solely on the Quran. Every major Islamic principle was beautifully expounded using logical and convincing arguments. To first use logical arguments to prove the existence of God and to then quote the Word of God is a style which we find most charming. Not only did Mirza Sahib expound on the philosophy of Quranic teachings, he also explained the philosophy and philology of the Quranic language. In short, Mirza Ṣāḥib's lecture was complete and comprehensive, replete with gems of knowledge, wisdom, truths and mysteries. The philosophy of the Divine was so marvellously expressed that the entire audience was left nonplussed. His lecture was the best attended with the hall being packed from top to bottom. The entire audience listened attentively. To illustrate the difference between Mirza Ṣāḥib's lecture and those of other speakers, it would suffice to say that people flocked to hear his paper while, out of boredom, they deserted the others. Maulawi Muhammad Hussain Batalwi's lecture was poor. It was nothing but the usual banal mullahisms, there was nothing exceptional about it. Many people left during Maulawi Mauṣuf's