Proceedings of the Prayer Meeting — Page 18
18 the press and the production of different kinds of paper, all sorts of books can be purchased at a very low cost. Moreover, through the Post Office they are readily delivered to homes from various locations. Thus, the path to propagate the truths of religion has been made so clear and smooth. Among all other blessings made accessible under this Government and which promote the cause of religion, one is the remarkable development of rational faculties and intellectual abil- ities. Since the Government allows every single sect the freedom to propagate its own religion, people have an ample opportu- nity to critically appraise and reflect on the principles and argu- ments of every religion. When the followers of different religions attacked Islam, it provided the followers of Islam with an occasion to reflect upon their own religious books for the corroboration and truth of their doctrine, and thus their faculty for reasoning was sharpened. It is obvious that just as physical strength improves with exercise, in the very same way spiritual faculties grow and thrive through discipline. Just as a horse is disciplined by a nimble rider, so has the coming of the British provided an opportunity to delve into the fundamentals of religion, with the result that those who reflect and ponder have become more resolute and steadfast in their true faith. Wherever the opponents of the Noble Quran pointed their accusing finger, from that very place was discovered a concealed treasure of truth by those who reflect. On account of this freedom, there has been considerable advancement even in the knowledge of the Word [of Allah]. And this advancement has specifically occurred over here. Now, should someone come from Turkey or Syria, he would not be able to sufficiently refute the objections raised by the Christians