The Truth Unveiled — Page 57
57 57 Isl Iamns terliolP this individual has thus far been deceiving the British government by stating that which is contrary to his deeply rooted belief. When this question is posed, I have some of his writings in my possession that are sufficient to bring about his disgrace, which I prayed for to God Almighty regarding the one who is a liar in my announcement of 21 November 1898. It is improper for anyone to utter such brazen lies before the government. Had he truly rejected the advent of the Khalifah from the Quraish—generally referred to as the Mahdi—and like me believed in a non-belligerent and non-violent Messiah, he too would perforce have had edicts declaring him to be a disbeliever as I have. I assure the government that in this particular case, Muhammad Husain says one thing but believes another. In the company of his like-minded clerics he claims to hold the same belief as them. Yet when he writes something to please the government he simply states, ‘ I do not believe that a Mahdi who wages war will appear. ’ However, if he does not believe in such a Mahdi, why does he claim to be the chief and advocate of those clerics that do? Justice in these matters now rests in the hands of the government. In my view, the government can easily ascertain the true beliefs of both of us if we are made to state our beliefs in their presence and in the presence of other Muslim clerics. At such a time, the whole truth regarding the one who is a hypocrite will be exposed. Thus, I very respectfully request