The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page 22
22 H A D RAT MIRZA BASHIR-UD-DIN MAHMUD AHMAD once again find an avenue of progress by taking advantage of the absence of a leader and no danger would exist for their deceit and deception to be revealed. In my opinion, these are the four causes which gave rise to the grand rebellion that shook the very foundation of the Muslim ummah in the era of Hadrat ‘ Uthm a n, may Allah be pleased with him. There were times when the enemy was overjoyed by the thought that now, this magnificent fortress would crumble to the ground, along with its roofs and walls. This religion had foretold that it would achieve the following magnificent future: “He it is Who has sent His Messenger with [the guidance] and the Religion of truth, so that He may cause it to prevail of all other religions. ” 17 The enemy believed that this religion would now be eradicated once and for all. WHY DID CONFLICT ARISE IN THE ERA OF H A D RAT ‘ UTHM A N RA ? In light of the historical events which transpired in the last days of the Khilafat of Hadrat ‘Uthm a n ra , I have deduced the actual causes of this conflict and presented them before you. You shall understand for yourself as to whether they are correct or incorrect, once you become aware of the events from which I have drawn this conclusion. However, before I allude 17. As-Saff (61:10)