Malfuzat – Volume III — Page 175
175 is false. The perfect teaching of Islam itself is what causes it to spread. The nature of Islam has no need in the least for swords or guns. The past wars of Islam were defensive in nature. Those who assert that these wars were to coerce people to accept Islam are utterly and seriously mistaken. Hence, it is my belief that Islam does not spread by the sword, rather its teaching, which is a miraculous sign, draws in the hearts of people by itself. As such, those people who have read my books and have seen my efforts can understand that all of my work is being done in the manner of Jesus as the Messiah. I have been instructed to nurture moral fac- ulties. As my dispensation and all my efforts are distinguished by the Messianic nature, it is for this reason that Allah the Exalted has named me the Promised Messiah. I Have Come as the Promised Messiah Now, I am aware that since I have gone this far in my claim, the Christians are bound to oppose me as well. But how can I be fearful of any opposition when it is God Who has appointed me? If I had concocted this claim, even the slightest hostility would have been enough to tire me and put me down. However, this is not in my control. I am prepared to advise any pure-natured individual in the manner that suits them and I am happy to follow every course of action to satisfy them, so long as it is lawful and within the bounds of the Sunnah. I truthfully say that this is the era for which the Muslims, in accordance with their doctrine, were waiting, and which the Christians awaited, as per their own belief. This was the era which had been promised. Now the one who was destined to appear has come. Whether anyone believes in him or not, God Almighty manifests powerful signs in support of those whom He sends and moves the hearts of the people to accept. Everything that was destined for the Promised Messiah has been fulfilled. Now, whether one accepts this or not, the Promised Messiah has come, and I am he. Question: What other similarity is there? Answer: There is a similarity in teaching. The Promised Messiah and the Outcome of His Message Question: What shall be the outcome of your message? p. 159