Life of Ahmad — Page 195
as BIRTH OF FA D L-E-UMAR ra 195 could not be faultless. A Prophet’s own interpretation may sometimes be wrong. It has been always the case with the Prophets of God. But the Word of God cannot err. In this case, however, Ahmad as had never put any definite interpretation on the prophecy, so there could be no mistake about it. As a matter of fact, the death of Bashir I was also in fulfilment of a portion of the original prophecy made on February 20th, 1886, which ran as follows: 'I shall multiply thee exceedingly and shall bless thy children. But some of them will die in their infancy. ' Bashir I died in infancy and thus this prophecy was fulfilled. So Ahmad as emphasised the importance of his mission, and explained that the object of his prophecies was to demonstrate that Islam was a living religion. Honest seekers after truth were satisfied, but those who were bent on finding fault were not guided in the right path. Such perverted natures always grovel in darkness and doubt. Ahmad as reiterated in this green leaflet that the Promised Reformer called Bashir II would surely be born within the period fixed for his birth and said that his name would be Mahm u d; and on the basis of his revelations he also called him Fa d l and Fa d l-e-Umar. On Saturday, Jan 12th, 1889, (9 Jam a d i I, 1306 A. H. ) a son was born 44 who was given the name of 44 The birth took place in the room over which now stands the room known as Baitul Fikr. The northern wall of the roofed lane under Masjid Mub a rak is the southern wall of that room.