The True Nature of the Mahdi — Page 50
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad 50 the land of India, as is found in historical accounts. Allah completed his years to 120 as is found in the hadith of the Chosen Prophet. He then passed away and was buried in a land close to this area, and his tomb is located in Srinagar, Kashmir, to this day, and is well known among the general population, elites, and notables. It is visited and blessings are sought from it. So ask those who possess knowledge if you are among the doubtful. Look at how these imaginary thoughts were shattered, and no trace of them remains, and how these stories were invalidated. It has become clear that the true meaning of the descending Messiah is a person granted the traits of the Messiah, and it is he who speaks to you, O people of intellect and true understanding. Know that the time for Jihad of the sword has passed, and nothing remains except the Jihad of the pen and prayer and great signs. Those who believe that Jihad of the sword will be man - datory at the appearance of the Imam are in error. May Allah safeguard us against their errors! This is noth - ing except error arising from a lack of reflection upon the hadith of the Best of all Creation [Muhammad saw ], and from not differentiating between fabricated and authentic traditions and also by following conjectures. Oh what a pity for men who know that the hadith