A Hidden Truth — Page 12
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad 12 revelation from God had indicated that he would be saved from death within the given time frame, providing he inclined towards the truth. Furthermore, through his actions, words, distress, fearfulness, denial to take oath and refusal to file charges, Atham proved that during the days of the prophecy his heart was no longer set upon Christianity and the greatness of Islam had taken root in it. This was nothing farfetched, since he was after all a Muslim by descent and had renounced Islam only due to certain interests. He still possessed an inclination towards Islam. This is why he did not fully agree with the Christian belief either, and from the outset he thought well of me. Therefore, it is conceivable that he feared this Islamic prophecy. Moreover, he failed to prove himself a Christian by swearing under oath and did not litigate but remained fearful like a thief. Despite vehement instigation by the Christians, he did not agree to proceed with any of the aforementioned reprisals. Can we not conclude from all these actions that he certainly remained fearful of the majesty of this Islamic prophecy? Those given to a life of negligence are frightened even of the prophecies of astrologers, let alone a prophecy made with immense conviction and certainty.