Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 584
584 HAQIQATUL-WAḤI-THE PHILOSOPHY OF DIVINE REVELATION behind bars for about an hour, and, according to the Christian doc- trine, was crucified in the end. What distinction does such a 'God' possess when compared with the fabricated deities of the other poly- theists? Furthermore, how can reason accept that all hope for God's mercy rests on that very 'God' being crucified! And if once 'God' dies, his very existence becomes uncertain, and what argument can there be to think that he will not die again? It is meaningless to worship a being who, despite being ‘Goď, can yet die. How can he save others if he cannot save his own life? The idol worshippers of Makkah were also of the same mindset. How can reason accept the idea than an idol be carved with one's own hands and then be worshipped? The 'God' of the Christians could not demonstrate any powers beyond those of the idols of pagans. But the God of Islam is the One who reigns supreme Befriend] یار غالب شوکه تا غالب شوی [ :over all of them. [As the saying goes the Supreme that you might be granted supremacy']. The magnificent miracles of our God—who is the Living God—have convinced people with a visible demonstration that the God of Islam alone is the True God. Consequently, up to this day, no one has been able to show the like of the miracles that the God of Islam has manifested. However, since Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khān was under the influ- ence of extreme Wahhābism, he threatened non-Muslims with merely the sword the Mahdi, and was eventually caught. He was stripped of his title of Nawab and he wrote very humbly to me, requesting me to pray for him. Considering his situation pitiable, I prayed for him and God Almighty addressed me saying: سر کو بی سے اس کی عزت بچائی گئی His honour has been saved from being shattered. I informed him of this through a letter and I also informed many others who were then my opponents. Among them were Ḥāfiz Muḥammad Yusuf—a district irrigation officer, presently a pensioner, and a resident