The Ocean of Light — Page 89
89 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS the Majestic God. They cut off the noses and gouge out the eyes; burn and drown at even the smallest of the crimes. And still they do not seek the truth and follow mere suspicions. They slaughter many out of fury, but in comparison reward few. They put people to death at the merest slight, even the poorest of people. When they suspect someone of dishonesty, there is no other punishment for him except bloodshed and death. They cause grief to innocent people and do not fear God and the day when calamity shall descend. They do not consider justice when meting out punishment; and do not incline towards love and kindness when they are waging war. They are not even aware of the prerequisites of being rulers and politicians, nor have they been granted any share of wisdom. They claim to be Muslims, but their actions are contrary to the commandments of Islam, and they fear not. They continue to follow habits that are contrary to righteousness and piety. They do not care