Guidance for Perceiving Minds — Page 78
h a d rat Mirza ghulam AHmAD as 78 ensures its remembrance will endure. It is akin to a towering palm tree, bearing fruit of all kinds throughout the seasons, yielding bars of silver and pure gold from the metals of truthfulness. Its news soothes troubled hearts in times of worry and anguish, sharing the stories of the afflicted with those in despair, fortifying resolve to confront great challenges. By recounting the tales of honourable young men, it imbues hesitant hearts with courage, for the example of valorous youth strengthens resolve and emboldens the spirit. It is necessary to thank those who uncover the traits of past times or the characteristics of the people from those eras, reveal- ing both the weaknesses of Islam and the strengths of the People of the Cross. How much ignorance has befallen our people due to their lack of attention to history and the news of different times and places. The Christians presented some stories to them, dis- torting and altering them, as is the custom of the wicked. This led to their destruction and brought their affairs to ruin and disgrace. They undermined their faith, and even attracted a group of them to their crosses. This situation exacerbates the troubles of rational people and incites regret over the actions of the corrupt. Despite these virtues, most editors in our time have suc- cumbed to vices, accumulating faults that erase all their good qualities. They have abandoned religion, sincerity, and honesty. A torrent of lies flows from their pens, and they shed the blood of truth when swayed by encouragement or intimidation. They praise with ulterior motives and curse with hidden agendas, mak- ing their desires their compass at every turn. They turn away, dis- dain, and obscure the truth, avoiding direct confrontation but attacking for the sake of corruption. They lie frequently and rarely speak the truth, wandering aimlessly in every direction. They offer