Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 66
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 66 reformation by him s as. The mercy of God Almighty demanded this and it is a matter of pride and honour for the Muslims that the condition of the world at the time of his advent is a clear proof of his truthfulness. Additionally, the reformation that he then brought about is also a Sign for his veracity, because when a physician comes among the ailing, and there are various kinds (of ) patients pres- ent—one is stricken by the plague, one has tuberculosis, one has pneumonia and pleurisy, etc. —and then that physician cures most of them through his treatment, what doubt can there be in accepting his proficiency and his being a physician? Without any reservation, we would be forced to accept him as a compe- tent physician, but if he cures all of them, and fulfils every claim he makes, and the like of him cannot be found, then there can be no doubt in his perfection. He would have to be accepted as truthful and unique in his craft. This is precisely the condition of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. He appeared at a time when the need was calling, and then through his influ- ences he restored to heath all the spiritual patients of the time. I observe and proclaim that two such arguments [in support] of the truth of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, have come together that were not obtained either by Hadrat M u s a or by Hadrat ‘ I s a (peace be on them both). Everyone is aware that Hadrat ‘ I s a , peace be on him, appeared among a people who recited the Torah and were fol- lowers of the Scribes and Pharisees. It is true that there were heedless worldly people among them as well, but still the Torah was studied. The Baitul-Muqaddas served as the qiblah [direc- tion of their prayer]. But the people among whom the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, came,