The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 419
Repeated Challenges 419 publicly acknowledges that he and his people are unable to manifest any sign, as heavenly signs are a characteristic of Islām alone and Christianity is bereft of such blessings. [Hujjat-ul-Islām, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 6, pp. 49-50]. Prophecy about Ātham and its Fulfilment. The prophecy which was made at Amritsar on 5th June 1893, at the conclusion of the debate with the Christians, was supposed to be fulfilled by 5th September, 1894, at the latest. And it has, according to the design and command of God Almighty, been fulfilled so clearly before the expiry of that date, that a just-minded and sane person cannot help but acknowledge it. . . . . If the Christians rely upon their cunning devices to dispute this, or anyone else has any doubts about it, I am prepared to enter into a Mubāhalah to determine whether the Muslims have been victorious, as is the case, or if the victory goes to the Christians, as they unjustly imagine. . If they do not desist from falsehood and trickery, the. Mubahalah will take place in the following manner. On a day to be agreed upon, both parties will present themselves at the appointed place, and Mr. 'Abdullāh Ātham shall make the following affirmation three times:. During the period of the prophecy I have not for a single moment stood in awe of Islām, and have throughout considered Islām and the Prophet of Islām (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to be in the wrong and still so consider. The idea of their being true has never crossed my mind. I have always believed and still believe that Jesus is the son of God and is God Himself, as is the belief of Protestant Christians. If my affirmation is not true and I have concealed the truth, then, O Mighty Lord, may You afflict