An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 108
108 Background A certain person, ‘A ta Muhammad by name, asked the Promised Messiah as by means of a letter printed in August, 1893, how it could be determined that he was really the Promised Messiah and what evidence there was, if any, of such a Messiah having been promised. The Promised Messiah as answered this letter by writing a book entitled Shah a datul-Qur’ a n. The Book The Promised Messiah as discussed at length the point raised by ‘A ta Muhammad and he established by quoting authentic hadith that the Promised Messiah was to come at a particular point in time. Secondly, he proceeded to establish the facts from the Holy Quran which had spoken about the coming of the Promised Messiah. Thirdly, he discussed whether the hadith and the verses quoted by him were related to him, and he established that he indeed was the true Promised Messiah. Concluding his cogent arguments spread over 100 pages, the Promised Messiah as said, “If Mi an A ta Muhammad S ahi b was not still satisfied with his arguments, the easy course open to him would be to publish a poster or tract asserting that he ( Hadrat Ahmad) is a liar and an imposter and want from him a sign about me (A ta Mu h ammad), then, God willing, I would direct my attention and I am sure God, in His majesty, would not let me be overpowered by any opponent, for I am from Him and I have come with His command to regenerate Islam. Upon the publication of this book, ‘A ta Muhammad became silent and did not raise any further objections. (Introduction to the book, by Hadrat Jal a l-ud-D i n Shams ra , page 22) In this book, the Promised Messiah as also announced the postponement of the Jalsah S a l a nah (Annual Gathering) for 1893 on account of unavoidable circumstances. Explaining the aim and object of the Jalsah , the Promised Messiah as said that this was organized every