Some Hidden Pearls — Page 49
evidently in concentrated supplication before God, beseeching His help and succour. . Then, with an extraordinary firmness and fervour, he added: "Whatever Sign you might like to see, I can show it this very moment. ". When the magistrate heard these bold words, he was absolutely stunned, so that he did not dare to ask any further question on the point; and all those present on the occasion were most deeply impressed. (Ashaab-i-Ahmad, Vol. IV, Riwayaat No. 48). This incident was witnessed by Munshi. Zafar Ahmad of Kapurthala, and many other people, of whom some may be alive even today. They heard those words with their own ears. It is much to be regretted that the magistrate in question did not have the courage to advance his question to the stage presaged by the Promised. Messiah in his momentous reply. For, otherwise, there is no saying what mighty and overwhelming Sign might have been vouchsafed by Allah, on this memorable occasion. In any case, however, it is it49