An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 56
56 mission of countering Christianity) from Ludhiana, where its foundation was first laid. During this period, the Promised Messiah as issued a large number of posters, handbills and tracts advising ulema and making urgent appeals that instead of abusing him, they should try to read the three books together in which he had presented a true and complete picture as revealed by Divine command about Jesus Christ. The opposition against the Promised Messiah as was, however, so misguided that they were not prepared to listen to him. In some quarters, however, these books brought tears of joy to the eyes of the righteous, for they recognized the Word of God. They circulated these books among their friends and relations so that they might also partake of the spiritual blessings. The hearts of seekers after truth were illumined and they were comforted by the reasoned solution of their doubts which they found in these books. To them, it appeared, the dark days were over. Islam was now re-entering a period of renaissance and revival. And, indeed, they were correct in their assumption.