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− Heavenly Signs in Support of Promised Messiah and Mahdi as − The Heavenly signs shown by God in the support of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi are most remarkable and the majority of them were as − the fulfillment of his prophecies contained in Divine revelations granted to him. The Promised Messiah and Mahdi began to receive revelation in as − 1876, and as time passed, his experience of revelation multiplied progressively. Everyone of his revelation was clearly fulfilled according to its tenor at its due time; some of them that related to future events have been fulfilled from time to time since his death and some await fulfillment. He was granted progress and victory in the face of severe opposition and heavy odds. His enemies were humiliated and were unsuccessful. He won all the lawsuits filed against him, as was foretold. His wicked enemies were victims of Divine punishment as a result of his prayers. He has given many instances of acceptance of his prayers for his friends in most unexpected circumstances. Some signs are the incidents where many sick persons close to death and suffering from incurable diseases recovered as a result of his prayers. In some of the signs God showed natural catastrophes in his support. Some signs are related to challenges of (prayer contest) to his opponents. Whosoever Mubahilah − accepted such a challenge died or met with a dire fate. The most remarkable and dramatic fact about his signs is that he foretold the results by quoting his revelations which were frequently published or made known beforehand to hundreds or thousands people. He challenged his opponents, both Muslim and non-Muslims, to compete with him in showing such signs of Divine support. No one had the courage to accept the challenge. The Promised Messiah and Mahdi claimed that his signs as − were the result of blessings of the Holy Prophet. They were in fact sa continuing miracles of the Holy Prophet. He was merely his servant sa whose mission was to uphold his honor in this age. The revelations granted to him and the signs shown by him are irrefutable proof of his truth and prove that Islam is a true and living religion. Thus Hadrat Mirza − ± ± − 238