Malfuzat – Volume II — Page 284
284 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad pity that such people do not realise that a report cannot be equal to one’s own observation. A story that is narrated cannot compare to a true and established event. Therefore, those who witness my signs and reject them do not reject me, they reject established events; in fact, this is a denial of Allah Almighty Himself. Bear in mind that this affliction has befallen the people because righteousness and purity has vanished. It is the law of God that when fear and awe of Allah Almighty disappears, when hearts lose their emotion, and when souls no longer melt with passion, at such a time, signs of warning are manifested. At this junc- ture, people ought to have been fearful. Yet, it is a shame that these people have become blind and deaf, and have ignored these divine signs (which could have resulted in tearful supplication and humility, and which could have breathed new life into their faith) and they have passed on as ٌ ْم ك صُمٌّ بُ (those who are deaf and dumb). What can I say of such people, for the verdict of God Almighty in their relation is: 1 َ يَرْجِعُوْن صُمٌّۢ بُكْمٌ عُمْيٌ فَهُمْ لَا They are deaf, dumb and blind; so they will not return. A Duty of My Community It is the duty of my community, however, that has recognised me to not let these signs of Allah Almighty go stale. These signs develop a strength in certainty. Therefore, our community must not let these signs remain hidden, and those of you who have witnessed them must inform those who are not present so that they may be saved from evils and so that they may develop a revitalised faith in God. Present these signs by decorating and adorning them with excellent arguments. Remember! Those who do not view with attention the arguments and proofs of God are blind and cannot see the truth; they do not have ears with which to listen. Such people are no less than cattle; in fact, they are worse, and God does not support such people. God Almighty is responsible for the life of a righteous person and a believer. Allah the Exalted states: 2 َ الصّٰلِحِيْن هُوَ يَتَوَلَّى He protects the righteous. 1 al-Baqarah, 2:19 2 al-A’raf, 7:197