The Ocean of Light — Page 39
39 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS is fornicating and another even sees him do it, he does not consider it to be a sin. You see that gatherings are held with prostitutes, music and wine, but no objection is raised from anywhere. Rather people are pleased to look at these prostitutes, to kiss them, and to drink with them openly in public places without any shame or fear. Undoubtedly there is a sign in this for a people who contemplate. Without a doubt the edifice of Islam has fallen, its affairs are in disarray and the winds of antagonism blow ever harder. So how can they deny the need of a H akam [arbiter] who shall come to the aid of faith and buttress that which has been weakened, with strength of argument. You can see that innumerable calamities have befallen Islam and darkness has besieged the hearts of men. How can your heart conclude that God Almighty observes all of these calamities, sees all the errors and ignorance, and yet does not have mercy on His servants and does not come to the aid of His desolate people? If you are