Malfuzat – Volume II — Page 31
31 information about me purely by way of slander and calumny, to such an extent that in order to cause me grief they even submitted false reports about me to the government, stating that I was a conspirer who harboured intentions of rebellion. It was necessary for the people to act in this manner; for in every era, the ignorant have always behaved as such towards those who wish them well, i. e. the Prophets and their heirs. However, God Almighty has vested man with intelligence and the government officials know the nature of these people very well. The Wisdom and Justice of Captain Douglas As such, one ought to observe the wisdom of Captain Douglas. When Maulvi Muhammad Husain Sahib of Batala said in my connection that I claimed to be a king and an announcement was also read out before him, he was able to grasp with remarkable sagacity that all this was a conspiracy and he refused to lend an ear to any of the falsities of my opponents. Without doubt, in Izala-e-Awham and other books, my title ‘Sultan’ or King has been written, but this is in the con- text of the heavenly kingdom, for I have nothing to do with worldly kingdoms. Similarly, my appellation ‘Hakam’ is also commonly known, and if translated into English, this term would be rendered as ‘Governor General. ’ It had already been foretold in the prophecies of our Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that the Messiah who was to appear would bear these names. All these titles of mine are mentioned in my books, along with elaborations as well, which elu- cidate that these are terms relating to heavenly realms and which bear no relation with earthly kings. If I intended evil, why would I forbid people from jihad of the sword etc. , and hold them back from engaging in barbaric practices? In short, Captain Douglas astutely reached the depth of these matters and dealt with complete justice, without leaning even slightly towards either one of the two parties involved out of partiality. In standing for justice and supporting the oppressed, he demonstrated an example of such excellence that I sincerely hope all the esteemed officials in our government forever uphold this lofty example of justice—a perfect example of equity which even leaves behind the justice of Nusherwan. How is it possible for anyone to think ill of the peaceful reign of this government and think to conspire against it?