Life of Ahmad — Page 492
LETTER TO THE AM i R as 492 of the fourteenth century? It is not a matter of surprise that I have been sent in the name of Jesus as , because the particular form of mischief needed the same kind of spirituality. When I am commissioned for the people of the Messiah wisdom required that I should be called the son of Mary. The heaven is raining signs and the earth is proclaiming that the time has come. These two witnesses are trumpetting forth my truth. For the same reason God addressed me and said: "Be of good cheer. Thy time has drawn near; and the feet of Muslims, have been planted on a high minaret. " This is the work of the Wise and Omniscient God, and strange in the eyes of man. He who recognises me before the fullest manifestation shall have a reward from God; and he who turns towards me after seeing heavenly signs is not of much worth, and his turning towards me is also of not much value. I seek no kingdom or power. Humble I came and humble shall I go. I am commissioned by God to acquaint the people of every country with reasons for the truth of Islam, in these troublous days, with kindliness and love. I have also no quarrel with the British, nor with the Government under which I am leading a peaceful life. Rather I thank God and express my gratitude to Him for His favour for having appointed me to the service of the