Some Prophecies of Hazrat Ahmad - A Critical Study — Page 5
i. Do these revealed and recorded facts of history not suggest that before one ventures to discuss the delicate question of the fulfilment of Divine prophecies and God Almighty's ultimate will, one ought to be fully aware of the diverse ways in which He fulfils His word?. The overriding golden principle of God Almighty's treatment of mankind has been mentioned in the Holy Quran wherein the Lord and. Master of destiny states: 'I will inflict My punishment on whom I will; but My mercy encompasses all things; so I will ordain it for those who act righteously. "6. In view of this ever prevailing principle, it is rather naive to argue that all prophecies ‘must be literally fulfilled as understood by the limited intellect of the human mind,' since such a view is totally misleading and fails to take into consideration, firstly, God Almighty's incomprehensible attributes of mercy and compassion and secondly, such other relevant factors as the subsequent behaviour of the people concerning whom. Divine prophecies have been made. . Nevertheless, since God Almighty's attribute of mercy preponderates. His wrath, no Muslim worth his salt, would ever dare restrict the. Almighty Lord's right to exercise His discretion and show mercy whenever He so chooses. This right, according to the verdict of the Holy. Quran and our noble Prophet'ssa Traditions, God Almighty has ordained for Himself and this right He exercises, even unto those against whom Divine wrath had previously been decreed. ³. No doubt, whatever is stated by God is the ultimate Truth because He speaks nothing but the Truth. But, God Almighty is, Himself, the Master of. His will and the Lord of destiny. He may predict destruction of a people and yet He may, if these people change their conduct in life, show remorse, seek repentance and begin to act righteously, pardon them and allow His overriding principle stated above to come into effect since 'God does not punish people while they seek forgiveness. " 6. Al Quran 7. 157 7. Al Quran 6. 13 8. Sahih Muslim, Kitab al Tauba 9. Al Quran 8. 34 5