Star of the Empress — Page 16
16 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD to recommend saving the Messiah, on whom be peace; and as per the similitude given by the Messiah himself of Prophet Y u nus [ Jonah] surviving in the belly of the fish for three days as an illustration of his own outcome, God the Exalted saved him from the Cross and its result, which was ‘curse. ’ His distressed plea of ‘Eli Eli lama sabachthani’ ( ** ) was heard by God. This is clear proof which makes the heart of every seeker after truth jump with joy. Undoubtedly, it is a fruit of the blessings of Her Majesty, the Empress of India, which has cleared the name of the Messiah, on whom be peace, from the unwarranted slander of approximately nineteen hundred years. I do not consider it appropriate to further prolong this humble submission. I realise that I have not been able to fully convey the degree of enthusiasm I hold at heart to submit my sincerity, loyalty and gratefulness to the Empress of India, may her sovereignty endure. Helpless, I end with the supplication that Allah the Exalted, Who is the Master of the Heaven and the earth and endows a handsome reward for good deeds, may grant good recompense from Heaven to this benefactress, the Empress of India, may her sovereignty endure. May such grace be conferred upon her which is not only limited to this world, rather, bestows her true and eternal prosperity of the Hereafter as well. May God keep her happy and furnish means by which she may receive eternal happiness. May He command His angels to illuminate the heart of the blessed Queen, who is so gracious to humanity, with revelation which instantly descends upon the heart like lightening **. The translation is, ‘My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?’