An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 282
282 Therefore, it became necessary for the Promised Messiah as to propound true stance of Islam on Jihad. Hence, this book. He stated that Islam does not allow Muslim to take up arms against a government which ensures complete religious freedom, a rule of law, and life and property is fully protected. Rebutting those critics who called the Promised Messiah as a sycophant he said: “I do not flatter Government but the fact is that it is a government which does not interfere in matters of religion and does not raise sword for spreading their own religion. And he made it clear that his praise and loyalty to the government was prompted by three facts: • This government has liberated Muslims in the Punjab from the tyranny of Sikhs. • It established complete peace. • It gave complete freedom of expression. The Promised Messiah as made it clear that the doctrine of Jihad as preached by the Mullahs was quite wrong. In the time of the Holy Prophet sa , the early Muslims were persecuted to the extreme on account of their religion. They were turned out of their homes. The inhuman persecution was carried on persistently for a period of not less than 13 years. Many new converts were tortured to death. Many righteous persons, the flower of Arabian chivalry was ruthlessly butchered and cut into pieces by savage tyrants. Orphans and helpless women were murdered in cold blood in the streets. Still the Muslims were asked to suffer patiently and bear retaliation. They faced calmly these hardships and scrupulously obeyed the commandments of their Lord. Streets flowed with their blood and they did not utter a cry. They were slaughtered like sheep and they heaved not a sigh. Not only were the Companions subjected to these shocking persecutions but the Holy Prophet sa himself was often seriously injured with stones. Constant as the Northen Star he bore it all with an open heart filled with true love. The patience and forbearance shown by Muslims made