Claims and Teachings - Ahmad The Promised Messiah and Mahdi — Page 324
23 years after its publication in the Barahinri-Ahrnadiy. ya; Maulvi Abdul Latif gave proof of bis resemblance with the sheep in its two benefits* In the controversy which; took place at Ka- bul, he gave to his opponents the milk of excellent, truths and great verities, though it was rejected by them. Again with the sacrifice of his life, he gave them his flesh and blood that. they might eat the one and drink the other in love for him and thus benefit by the sacrifice which he had offered for them, v They knew well that they could not thus lay down their lives for the beliefs which -they owned and upon which their forefathers-'diedi They could gi ve no- instance of any one from among them having ever shown perseverance and faithfulness. Such a sacrifice was impossible for a man unless filled with certainty he saw the Al- mighty God who is unseen to the people of this world; Such blood and such flesh as were offered by Maulvi Abdul Latif will ever continue to invite seekers after truth to themselves. , ; The prophecy relating to these two martyrdoms is followed by words of condolence, for Almighty God knew that their death would be a great shock to this sect. Thus in the revelations that follow the one translated above, Almighty God says :. . "Be not grieved at this distress and be not sorrowful for what has befallen you (for although you have lost two men yet God is with you, and He will bring to you man} 7 troops for two men);; for God is sufficient for His servant. Do you not know that; Gcd is power* ful over everything ? And against those who are guilty of this crime, We will produce thee as a witness on the day of judgment, (and We will question them for what sin they kill them. ) God shall give thee thy reward, and thy Lord shall be pleased with thee, and-shall make thy name, -i. e. , Ahmad, perfect. " This revela>- tion signifies that Ahmad means one who: praises God greatly and this description can. be true of him only upon wHom the