Life of Ahmad — Page 686
686 CHAPTER 66 ADDRESSES RULERS AND THE RULED Ahmad as had claimed that he was the great spiritual judge promised in the scriptures. As such he had addressed the followers of all religions. He had offered to show heavenly signs. But Hindus, A ryas, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians had all done their utmost singly and collectively to oppose him and bring him to naught. The champions of different faiths tried to do whatever they could to stem the growing tide of Ahmad’s as influence but failed. Murl i dhar, A thim, Lekhr a m, Clark and Muhammad Husain took up the cudgels against him and one by one they all fell. But amid the cries and yells of a hostile crowd the real issue remained obscure and confused. Seekers after truth and thoughtful people were daily drawn towards Ahmad as but the common run of mankind and those who were indifferent to religion were prevented from perceiving the truth by the din and noise created by his enemies. Now the rulers and government officials were also drawn in. His enemies excited the