The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 451
Repeated Challenges 451 better plan for the settlement of these differences. Hereafter, whichever side has the support of God will gradually achieve supremacy. Truth first appears in the shape of a small seed and gradually grows into a big tree, which bears fruits and flowers among which birds which seeks the truth can relax. . Announced by:. Mirzā Ghulām Aḥmad, From Qādiān 5 March, 1901. [Majmu'ah Ishtihārāt, vol. 3, pp. 398-400]. Six Signs of Divine Support. I announce once more, for the sake of those who seek the truth, that if they have not even now realized that I am true, they can satisfy themselves again through any of the following six signs which God Almighty has bestowed upon me. . One: Any arrogant person who desires to compete with me in proficiency in Arabic, is at liberty to produce the match of this Arabic writing both in poetry and in prose; and if some Arabic speaking person testifies that his work is equal to mine, I shall be accounted false. . Two: Failing this, my opponents can compete with me in writing an Arabic commentary on any seven verses of the. Holy Qur'ān which are randomly selected, and if I am not acknowledged as being clearly superior to them, I am to be accounted as false. . Three: One of my well-known opponents should stay with me for a year. During this time, if I fail to manifest some sign which is beyond the power of man, I may be accounted false. . Four: Some of my well-known opponents may announce