Life of Ahmad — Page 342
VICTORIA INVITED TO ISLAM as 342 had travelled throughout the country to secure the signature of every mullah in support of the excommunication of Ahmad as. A perusal of this book makes it clear how wrong and mistaken the mullahs were and proves that Ahmad as was the best exponent and advocate of Islam. He has thrown a flood of light upon the relationship between God and man and has described the height of spiritual eminence to which man can attain. He has explained the meaning of mystical expressions like the 'Son of God', the Holy Ghost and the divinity of man. The problem of evil is expounded. The functions of angels and the meaning of Quranic oaths are dealt with. Many texts of the Quran are beautifully explained. The question of verbal inspiration from God is fully discussed and all objections against it are answered. In the Arabic section Ahmad as has first of all preached his mission to the Muslims of all other countries. Then is added a short historical note concerning his family by way of an introduction, after which is given an appreciation of the British in India followed by an invitation to Queen Victoria to accept Islam. A biographical account of his own life is also given and it concludes with a descriptive list of his distinguished friends and followers. Addressing the Queen he says: 'O gracious and glorious Queen! I am surprised that in spite of thy great grace, knowledge and insight thou knowest not the religion of Islam and that thou dost not study it with the eyes