Signs of the Living God — Page 28
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad 28 decision to form a republic means that the Tsardom has ended for good. Secondly, the words of the prophecy indicated that the removal of the Tsar would happen in a manner other than through the murder of [Nichols II]; one who is killed cannot be said to suffer a pitiable plight. Misery can only accompany those who live and whose state of affairs so deteriorates that they are more helpless than their previous condition. And it was exactly such [a calamity] that overtook the Tsar. Instead of being executed [straight away], he was arrested and forced to abdicate and the entire world was witness to his unenviable end. Thirdly, this prophecy was fulfilled in such a way that it is possible for us to freely publicise it and this in itself is proof of God Almighty’s power. If the torment of the Tsar had been inflicted at the hands of the Germans or if the administration established after his abdication had not continued a cordial relationship with the British, the prevailing political climate would have prevented the publication of this prophecy. However, as prophecies such as this are meant for the guidance of people, God Almighty Himself brings about the means for their dissemination when they are finally fulfilled. With regards to the current prophecy,