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exceptionally bold and courageous step worthy of only such people who have absolute faith in the truth of their convictions and also ample proof of it. It has been divided into two parts, the first dealing with the rejection of Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam. Ahmad's as claims by his adversaries who impute charges of falsehood against him and the second concerns the false allegations made against his Community, which has been further categorised into seven groups dealing which every fabrication concocted against Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, his righteous successors and also the beliefs and conduct of the. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. 29 But, such a bold step proved to be extremely unsettling to the leadership of the inimical organisations. Therefore, rather than accept this extremely comprehensive, yet a simple and straight-forward challenge and leave the judgement in the hands of Allah, these hostile elements made numerous attempts to wriggle out of their predicament. . Hence, Abdul Hafeez himself, rather than come in the open and accept the invitation to Mubahala, issues a restricted four point counter challenge 30 in which he dare not address the issues which prompted the Mubahala challenge in the first place. The question which one need ask him is that if he is so thoroughly convinced of the truth of his position, then why does he not just accept the challenge already issued by Hadhrat Mirza Tahir. Ahmaday, which within its content embraces all the false allegations made against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community by the author of Two in One in his book? Is it possible that he does not possess the moral courage to stand up to his false statements and allegations under oath - an oath invoking the curse of Allah upon the liar?. Nonetheless, since he has raised four points in his counter. Mubahala, one considers it essential that these be analysed and responded to so that in his conceit, he may not claim victory by default. 29. Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, Mubahala, Urdu Edition & An Open Invitation to Mubahala 30. Shah, Syed Abdul Hafeez, Two in One, p. 19 8