Their Ulema — Page 44
[ 44 ] When the ulema are reminded of the dangers that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had warned against, they turn their backs and look the other way. On the other hand, they see dangers which the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa did not even mention. Use your head! Look at what has been writ- ten in this h ad i th; what the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had prophesied about your ulema. In response to this, they claim that the time has not yet come, and also claim that it is in fact the Ahmad i s who are the most vicious people and the worst creatures on the face of the planet. They start using foul language, and say, ‘How dare you say anything about the ulema! ’ Our response is that these are not our words. This is what the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had prophesied. And as far as resolving the matter of whether the time has come or not and whether the worst of all creatures have appeared or not, it should be known that this in fact is the point of argument. This debate has two aspects. First, suppose this worst of all creation has not yet appeared. Even then you are done for. If the present maula vi s have so ruined you, what will be left of you after the evil ulema show up? This is not good news. This is such horrific news that it should have sent a chill down your spine. However, now, according to you, the present age is of pious maula vi s, and this is what the condi- tion of the ummah has become. Then, when the worst of all creation will come what will become of you? Despite all this