A Review of the Debate between Batalavi and Chakrhalavi — Page 18
18 18 A REVIEW OF THE DEBATE BETWEEN BAT A LAV I AND CHAKRH A LAV I [ Jesus] in every conceivable way. Firstly, they raise him bodily to heaven without dispelling the allegation of his accursedness. In this way the objection of the Jews remains on his head. Secondly, they argue that the Holy Quran does not mention his death any- where and thereby they create a case for his divinity. Thirdly, they raise him to heaven in a state of despondency. To raise a Prophet to the heaven who has scarcely twelve disciples and whose mission remains unfulfilled is akin to creating a type of hell for him. For his soul yearns for the completion of his mission. To seat him in heaven is to stand against his hope and longing. When I look within myself and contemplate the possibility of being raised alive to as high as the seventh heaven without having fulfilled the task for which I have come, I am overcome by unhappiness. What gladness can I derive from the thought that my mission has not been fulfilled. Similarly, there is no joy to be had [by Jesus as ] in his ascension to heaven either. In truth, he secretly migrated, but certain ignorant souls depicted his journey as one towards the sky. May God guide them. [And peace be on those who follow the guidance]. Published by, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian 27 November 1902