The Advent of the Promised Messiah — Page 24
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad 24 name. If even now it were not afforded protection, it would undoubtedly perish. I truthfully say that only a lack of understanding prompts the question as to whether there is any differ- ence between our community and other Muslims. If only one such matter existed, what need was there for such effort and why establish an entire community? I am aware that Allah Almighty has repeatedly disclosed that darkness has fallen and nothing can be seen. The Oneness of God which was once our crown and the pride of Islam has now been reduced to mere lip service. Otherwise, there are perhaps very few who really profess the Oneness of God in terms of practice and belief. The Holy Prophet sa advised that one ought not to love the world, but now every heart is engrossed therein. Religion has become helpless as though it were an orphan. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, clearly said: ُ ُّ ﺣ ُّﺐ ْ اﻟﺪ َ ﻧ ﻴ َﺎ ْٔ ر , ُ ُِّس َلك ِ ﺧ ْ ﻄ َ ﻴ ٍ ﺌ ﺔ 1 How pure and true is this phrase. But observe now and you will find everyone is victim to this error. Our Arya 1 Love of the world is the root cause of all vice. [Publisher]