The Shining Lamp — Page 16
16 and decrepit. This ‘Jew’ wishes that the prophecy may somehow become concealed. Therefore—O opponents!—go on shamelessly denying as much as you wish but the truth has become manifest and the wise have come to understand that the prophecy has been fulfilled not only in one aspect but in four different ways. 1 ٭ Atham was given the benefit of turning [to the truth] and becoming fearful, which he manifested in accord with the con- dition of the revelation that was a part of the prophecy. And his turning to the truth developed in him immediately upon hearing the prophecy because he himself was an apostate from Islam and had always entertained doubts regarding the Divinity of Yas u ‘ [ Jesus Christ] and would invent explanations and interpretations. And he thought well of me from the very beginning because he was familiar with my early life due to having lived in the same dis- trict. It was not possible for him to consider me a liar and for this very reason he went completely pale and his condition suddenly deteriorated upon hearing the prophecy. And when I said to him 1. ٭ (1) One aspect is that the death of Atham was delayed in accordance with the condition contained in the ilh a m. (2) Secondly, Atham died quickly in accord with the ilh a m due to concealing testimony [of the truth]. (3) Thirdly, the prophecy contained in Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya , page 241 [ Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Part 3, R uha n i Khaz a’ in, vol. 1, p. 266–267; see also English translation, Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Part 3, Sub-Footnote Number One, p. 211–212] was fulfilled due to the machi- nation of the Christians and the mutual conspiracy with the maulaw i s. (4) The prophecy of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, concerning the dispute of the Muslims and the Christians came to be fulfilled through this as well. —Author