An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 292
292 Background/Specimen of Writing On the first page of Arba'in , the Promised Messiah as forcefully laid down why he is embarking upon this project, he says on R uha n i Khaz a’ in , volume 17, page 343: Today, in order to satisfy all seekers of knowledge, I invite all my opponents, non-believers that I propose to publish forty flyers 22. So on the day of Judgment, I can present to God Almighty that I have fulfilled my mandate. So now, with all due respect and humility, I address all Muslim clergy, Christian clergy, Hindu clergy and Pundits and Aryans to whom I send this flyer and inform them that I have been sent to this world in order to uplift morality, and reform beliefs and remove weaknesses of faith. My step is in the footstep of Jesus, peace be upon him, and it is why I am called the Promised Messiah. And I have been commanded that I spread the word of God and of truth by manifesting heavenly signs and teaching piety. I am against raising the sword for the purpose of spread of religion and to cause bloodshed in the name of religion. I am a Prophet of God and I try to remove all mistakes and weaknesses. The book consists of four handbills (though originally 40 such handbills were planned). In the first Arba'in (No. 1) issued on July 23, 1900, the Promised Messiah as declared that it was not a Mub a halah , nor was it meant to be a dreadful prophecy for any opponent. 22 After this flyer I will issue a flyer every fortnight provided I do not face any hurdle till I complete the number forty, or any one of my opponents without exuding any filthy air that is perceptible to anyone, comes in the field, and like me show a sign, but I must remind here that this is not intended to be any Mub a halah (Prayer Duel) with anyone or asking any prophecy in respect of anyone. This competition is about the person at whose hand God almighty reveal hidden affairs, manifest sign and accept the prayers, these should be completely be detached from any interest personal or otherwise. Refrain from any prophecy that is intended to disturb common peace or against the Government or related to humiliation or death of anyone. ( Arba'in , p. 1 footnote, R uhani Khaz a’ in , v. 17, p. 343 footnote)