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benevolent sovereign for a period of forty years. ". Another passionate opponent of the Muhammedian Messiah, Hazrat. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad appears to be rather less confused and asserts that on his second advent, the Promised Messiah will: 'be a just ruler and not a subject. ". It would hence appear that the anticipated Messiah of the anti. Ahmadiyya fraternity would find himself in a predicament if and when he does finally appear since the entire anti Ahmadiyya brotherhood would be divided on the question of his actual secular status in the world. If he does attain such a seniormost position as a Head of a State, then the pseudo ulemma would argue against his claim on the grounds that according to the Traditions, the Promised Messiah was to: 'allow the incumbent Imam of Muslims to supersede him. ". If on the other hand he does not attain such a senior position, these very mullahs would argue that, according to the Traditions, Hazrat Isa was to: 'rule over the earth as a just leader and a benevolent sovereign for a period of forty years. "8. The likes of Suhaib Hasan Abdul Gaffar however, would find themselves confused either way since while expecting the Promised. Messiah to acquire 'the position of a Head of State" they also expect that he would 'subject himself to the authority of the Muslim Ameer. ' 10. JEWISH TRAITS OF THE MULLAHS. A thorough study of the Judaic scriptures shows that on the basis of certain visions of their prophets," the Hebrew nation: 6. Zaheer, E. E: Qadiyaniat: An Analytical Survey: pg 167 5. Ibid: pg 58 7 Maududi, A. A: Finality of Prophethood: pg 63 9 Hasan, S: The Truth About Ahmadiyyat: pg 7 10. Hasan, S: The Study of Al Quran: Lesson 14. Pg 15 8. Ibid: pg 58 11. Daniel 7. 13/18 226