An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 70
70 Background When the Promised Messiah as returned from Delhi to Qadian, he wrote this book of about 40 pages in December, 1891, which was read out by Maulav i ‘Abdul Kar i m on December 27 at a meeting held in the Masjid Aqs a , Qadian. Seventy five members of the community were present; they came from Kapurthala, Lahore, Sialkot, Bhera, Jammu, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Ludhiana, Amritsar and the district of Gurdaspur. The Promised Messiah as had called this meeting specially for the purpose of consulting his friends and disciples about the best method of putting into practice the proposals made in the book. The Book In the early part of this book, the Promised Messiah as described how he had been unjustly excommunicated and declared an infidel by Maulav i Muhammad H ussain Bat a lv i and Maulav i Muhammad Nadh i r H ussain. Then, he gave details of the debates that were held with him in Delhi and suggested what might be described as the most scientific method of inquiry, the like of which has, perhaps, never been formulated. It is a monument of spiritual eminence and an outstanding proof of unequalled superiority. This method is really an elaboration of his original invitation to show heavenly signs. He explained in this book that there were four ways described in the Holy Quran by which the chosen ones of God could be identified and distinguished from the rest of mankind: The chosen ones of God receive many glad tidings from Him regarding themselves and their friends. Secrets of the future are often revealed to them which relate to the decrees of heaven concerning important events and persons of this world. Their prayers are largely accepted.