A Conclusive Argument in Favour of Islam — Page 58
73 a prayer duel , in which both parties should pray. For example, the Christians may pray thus: Jesus the Messiah of Nazareth, in whom I believe, is indeed God and the Quran is not the Book of God Almighty, but a fabrication of man. If I am false in this regard, then may I suffer a humiliating chastisement within a year. For my part, I will pray thus: O Perfect and Glorious God! I am certain that Jesus the Messiah of Nazareth is indeed Your servant and a messenger, and surely not God. The Noble Quran is Your Sacred Book, and Muhammad, the Chosen One, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny, is Your beloved and noble Messenger. If I am wrong in this statement, may I suffer a humiliating chastisement within a year. My Lord! If within a year You do not manifest such a sign in my support, the equal of which all my opponents are unable to produce, this will be enough for my disgrace. Moreover, the following statement, bearing the signatures of both parties, must be published in a few newspapers: