The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 60
60. Essence of Islam-IV subtracted from? It is true that I have interpreted a prophecy in the sense which God Almighty conveyed to me at its own time. The Holy Qur'ān affirms the correctness of this interpretation and the true Aḥādīth also bear witness to it. I wonder what all this agitation is all about?. Proof of Truthfulness. Here, a seeker after truth can validly raise a question, namely, what evidence is there to support the claim of my being the Promised Messiah—for every claim requires some evidence, especially in these times when cunning, deceit and dishonesty have become widespread and false claims are being actively promoted. . In answer to this question, it would be enough for me to state that the following matters are sufficient as signs and evidence for a seeker after truth: [1] First of all, there is the prophecy made by the. Holy Prophets which has consistently been interpreted to mean that, at the turn of each century, God. Almighty shall raise a person to revive the faith by removing the weaknesses that might have crept in and would restore it to its true might and vitality. . According to this prophecy, it was necessary that. God Almighty should have raised a person at the turn of this fourteenth century who should have striven to reform the ills that have become current. . Accordingly, I have been sent at the proper time. . Previously, hundreds of saints have borne witness, on the basis of revelation, that the Reformer of the