The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 431
Repeated Challenges. Invitation to Her Majesty the Queen of England 431. It is enough proof of my truth that the signs shown at my hands are beyond human power. If Her Majesty, the Empress of India, Queen of Britain, should be interested, my. God has the power to manifest a sign for her which would be indicative of joy and good fortune; provided that after witnessing the sign she would accept my message, and that the effect would be given throughout the country to the mission that I hold on behalf of Jesus. But the sign to be manifested would be according to the design of God and not according to any human design. It will, however, be extraordinary and will be reflective of the majesty of God. [Toḥfah-e-Qaisariyyah, Rūḥānī Khaza'in, vol. 12, p. 276]. If Her Majesty the Queen should desire to witness a sign as proof of my claim, I am certain that such a sign will be shown within one year and I will pray that she spend this period in health and security. If no sign is manifested and. I prove to be false, then I am willing to be hanged in Her. Majesty's capital. All this entreaty is out of my desire that our benign Queen should turn to the God of heaven, of Whom the Christian faith is unaware in this age. [Toḥfah-e-Qaisariyyah, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 12, p. 276, footnote]. A Test for Disclosing the Unseen. It is a good opportunity for any seeker after truth, be he a. Hindu, Jew, Christian, Āryā, Brahmu, or any other, to come forward and test the truth of my claim. If he can stand up to me in the matter of the disclosing of the unseen and the acceptance of prayers, I call God to witness that I shall hand over to him all my immovable property, which is valued at around ten thousand rupees. . I am ready to furnish any guarantee to this effect to the satisfaction of such a seeker. God is my witness that I