The Holy War — Page 12
12 22 May 1893 Question on the Divinity of the MESSIAH 1 ۰۰ ِ بِسْم ِ الل ِّٰ الرَّحْمٰن ِ الرَّحِیْم 2 َ ِِّٰ رَب ِّ الْعٰلَمِیۡن َ وَالسَّلَم ُ عَلٰی رَسُوْلِہ ِ مُحَمَّد ٍ وَّآلِہ ِ وَاَصۡحَابِہ ٖ اَجْمَعِیْن لل ُ اَلْحَمۡد After this let it be known that according to the regulations settled upon in a separate document dated 24 April 1893, we had suggested that the first question we would ask Mr. Abdullah Atham would be regarding the Divinity of the Messiah, peace be upon him. Therefore, in compliance with this very condition, the question is written below. Let it be known that in this debate, it will be highly essential, that whatever question may be asked from our side, or whatever may be an answer from the side of Deputy Abdullah Atham—none of it should be from one’s self. Rather, it should be: (1) Referenced from one’s own Revealed Book which the other party accepts as a proof; similarly, (2) Every single argument, and (3) Every single claim that is presented should be done abiding assiduously with this. In short, no party should go outside the contents of that Book of his, the citation of which can serve as an argument against him. After this, let it be known that these verses are found in the Noble Quran regarding the Divinity of the Messiah , peace be upon him, 1. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. [Publisher] 2. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, and peace be upon His Messenger, Muhammad, and his people, and upon all his Companions. [Publisher]