A Review of the Debate between Batalavi and Chakrhalavi — Page 11
HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD II Holy Quran, in such a case, they should follow the Hanafi¹ school of jurisprudence, because this school constitutes the majority [among the Muslims] and this is an indication of God's will. If, because of modern developments, the Hanafi school of jurispru- dence is unable to provide an adequate judgement, the scholars of the community ought to determine such issues in accordance with their God-given reasoning. However, at the same time they must exercise caution, lest they unjustly denounce the hadith like Maulavī Abdullāh Chakrhālavī. Nonetheless, they ought to reject any such hadith which is at variance with the Quran and sunnah. Bear in mind that our Jama'at is closer to [the doctrines] of the Ahl-e-Hadith and has no relation whatsoever with the absurd ideas of 'Abdullāh Chakrhālavī. Everyone who is from among my Jama'at ought to view his doctrines regarding the hadith, with a deep sense of aversion and revulsion. Wherever possible they ought to eschew the company of such persons, for this sect is far more misguided than others. ² My Jamāʻat should neither overly emphasize the hadith, like those who belong to the class of Maulavi Muhammad Hussain, nor should they reject them completely like 'Abdullah. Rather, they ought to 1. One of the four main Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence. [Publisher] 2. The same night at 3:02 a. m. I received the revelation: من أعرض عن ذكرى نبتليه بذرية فاسقة ملحدة يميلون إلى الدنيا ولا يعبد ونني شيئًا He who turns away from the Holy Quran, We shall try him with evil progeny who would have a vicious life. They will run after the world and will partake nothing of My worship. In other words, the end of their progeny will be evil, and they will not be able to repent and adopt righteousness. (Author)