The Shining Lamp — Page 64
64 be any ordinary difficulty or concern, but such as would turn life upside down. Fifth [Prophecy] This prophecy concerned the birth of my son Mahmud and that he would now be born and be named Mahmud. And for the announcement of this prophecy, green paper was used, and this [ Sabz Ishtih a r — The Green Announcement ] was distrib- uted in the thousands and is still available. Accordingly, that son was born within the term of the prophecy and is now in his ninth year. 1 ٭ 1. ٭ Some ignorant people present the doubt, purely due to their lack of knowledge, that when the announcement was made of the first boy, why was a girl born? They know, however, that they are being utterly dishonest in making this criticism. If they are being honest, however, then they should show where in the first announcement it was written that in the very first pregnancy a boy would be born right away. And if no time limit had been set in the announcement, then did God not have the right to fulfil His promise at whatever time He desired? Yes, indeed, there was a promise in clear words in Sabz Ishtih a r [ The Green Announcement ] that a boy would be born without delay–so Mahmud was born. How magnificent is this prophecy! If you have the fear of God, then ponder over it with a pure heart!—Author