The Essence of Islam – Volume V — Page 97
The Plague 97 without testimony. . . (2) The second point established by this Revelation is that the plague will go away when people accept the Messenger of God, or, at the very least, desist from hurting him and using foul language against him. . . (3) The third point established by this. Revelation is that, as long as the plague stays in the world, even if it were to persist for seventy years, God. Almighty will always protect Qadian from its ravages, because it is the seat of His Messenger. This is a sign for all nations. . Now, anyone who denies this Divine Messenger and this sign, and thinks that despite opposing and defying this Messenger, the plague can be eradicated merely by resorting to ceremonial prayers, or by worshipping. Christ, or through the blessings of the cow, or by believing in the Vedas, he is quite mistaken in this belief, as it is without proof. Thus, if anyone among these religious sects wishes to establish the truth of his religion, this is an excellent opportunity for him. It is as though God has prepared a testing ground for ascertaining the truth or falsity of all religions. And. He has put forward the name of Qadian in advance. . Now if the Aryas believe the Vedas to be true, they should make a prophecy that Banāras—the centre for. Vedic learning will be protected from the plague by their Parmeshwar. And the followers of Sanātan. Dharam should also make a prophecy about any town, such as Amritsar-where cows are to be found in abundance and claim that, by the blessing of the cow, the plague will not enter that town. If the cow,