The Shining Lamp — Page 62
62 First [prophecy] The prophecy about the death of Ahmad Beig of Hoshiarpur. In relation to him it was written that he would die within a period of three years and would certainly suffer even more misfortunes before his death. Consequently, he suffered the tragedy of his son’s death after the announcement [of this prophecy], and then the sudden death of his dear sister transpired right before his eyes. Thereafter, he himself died in Hoshiarpur 1 ٭ within the period of three years. Now tell me, with whom did I conspire regarding his death? With typhoid fever?! 1. ٭ There were two parts to this prophecy. One had to do with Ahmad Baig and the other related to his son-in-law. And some revelations re- lating to the prophecy which had been published earlier contained the condition that in case of taubah and fear, the death would be delayed. However, it is sad that Ahmad Baig was not fortunate enough to de- rive benefit from this condition because at that time he and all his rela- tives unfortunately considered this prophecy to be a human connivance and a deception, and started to ridicule it and make fun of it. And they would always ridicule and laugh till the time of the prophecy arrived and Ahmad Baig passed away from this world in a matter of a day or two upon experiencing an attack of typhoid fever. Only then did their eyes open and they became worried for the son-in-law as well. Their wom- en became gripped with fear [of God], offering taubah and S al a t and fasting, and the state of fear left them trembling. Thus, at a time of such intensity of fear, it was essential that God would act in accord with His condition. Hence, those people are most foolish, false, and unjust who say that the prophecy has not been fulfilled in respect of the son-in-law whereas it has manifestly been fulfilled in accord with the present con- dition and the other aspect is awaited. —Author