The Advent of the Promised Messiah

by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

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The Advent of the Promised Messiah — Page 12

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad 12 it pure in subsequent centuries. For this reason, at the turn of every century, God appoints a person who saves Islam from dying, and grants it new life, and safeguards the world from the errors, religious innovations, negli- gence and indolence that have crept into the people. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, alone enjoys this distinction, and this is such a convincing proof of his life that no one can contest in this regard. In light of this, the stream of his blessings and bounties are limitless and unending. Moreover, in every age, it is through him that the Ummah is blessed, and it is through him that they are taught, thus becoming the beloved of Allah Almighty, as He states:    ۠    1 So, it is evident that the love of God Almighty has never abandoned this Ummah in any century, and this very fact alone serves as a brilliant argument in favour of the life of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. On the contrary, the life of Jesus is not established. Even during his lifetime such disorder 1 If you love Allah, follow me: then will Allah love you. ( Al-e-Imran , 3:32) [Publisher]