The Honour of Prophets — Page 64
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad 64 been nearly two thousand years, and there is no sign of his return. All those who waited died; the Jews would taunt them and ask about the return of their teacher, but this question would always embarrass them and they could offer no reply. They were promised twelve thrones, but one disciple become an apostate even in the Mes siah’s lifetime and another more or less, acted no differ ently. In this way only ten thrones remained even though the prophecy spoke of twelve. Our Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, promised his compan ions that they would be seated on thrones in this very world and even our opponents know that this promise was fulfilled. In short, there is nothing exceptional or extraordinary about the words comprised in the teach ing of the Messiah, which supposedly afford him divin ity, because such words have been used to honour other Prophets as well. Adam has also been called the son of God, as was Israel; in fact, at one place it is written that you are all gods. However, should we conclude from such words that the people to whom these words are addressed are in fact God or sons of God? The Messiah too has used similar words.