A glimpse into the Life of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III — Page 4
A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF HAZRAT KHALIFATUL MASIH III It is well known that it is God Almighty who appojnts a Khalifa, who establishes for his followers their religion and who brings them in exchange of fear, security and peace. The appointment of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III was predicted by numerous prophecies revealed to his predecessor, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih the Second, father of the present spiritual head. I cite here only a few examples: It was disclosed to him that from the year 1965, shall start a new era which indeed would relate to the Third Khilafat. The AlFazal of 8th April, 1915 carried a prediction: 'God has also told me that He shall grant me a son who shall be the "NASIR-I-DIN" (i. e. supporter of the Faith and ever-ready to serve Islam). It must be remembered that the ministries of the First. Second and Third Khulufa are an extension of the pre- dicted ministry of the Promised Messiah. At the Annual Gathering of 1965, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II said, "Whenever the election of the next Khalifa takes place and whoever is duly elected, I wish to give 4