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Proceedings—Debate 24 May 1893 53 passages and all prophecies of the Bible and serves as a commentary and explanation of them—but for him who fears Allah Almighty. Then, Deputy [Abdullah Atham] sahib states, ‘Why should we be asked for the concurrence of the Jews?’ So let it be clearly known that the reason why we seek the concurrence of the Jews is that they are the progeny of Prophets and have continuously been taught by the Messengers, and the Holy Gospel also gives testimony that they were taught everything through the Prophets. In fact, Jesus as testifies himself and says: ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. ’ (Matthew 23:1)1 Now, from this pronouncement of the Messiah as , it is evident that he is advising his followers and disciples, that the opinion of the Jews, in regards to the Old Testament, is worthy of being accepted— You should certainly accept it for they are sitting on the seat of Moses. From this, it is clearly understood that to reject the testimony of the Jews would be a form of disobedience to the command of the Messiah as. And the Jews certainly do not write in any of their commentaries that some true God or Son of God will come. However, they are waiting for a true Messiah, and they do not consider that Messiah to be God, but if they do so understand him to be, then you should prove this from their books. (The rest, later. ) Signature —English Signature —English Ghulam Q a dir Fasih Henry Martyn Clark (President) (President) Representing Muslims Representing Christians 1. In the King James Version these verses are Matthew 23:2–3. [Publisher]