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Islamic literature bears witness that despite holding him in high esteem, the Companions of Hadhrat Muhammad sa were extremely reluctant to return to Medina without fulfilling the prophecy as understood by them. Many years later, Hadhrat. Umar referred to this incident and stated that 'since he had become a Muslim, it was only on that day at Hudaibiyya that he was given to doubt. 2 What comments would this pedantic and arrogant scholar, Abdul Hafeez, who argues against the fulfilment of Hadhrat Ahmad'sas prophecies have made, had he been present at the signing of this treaty at Hudaibiyya and the return of the Muslims to Medina without performing the sacred rites indicated in Hadhrat Muhammad's as vision?. Another instance of how Divine revelations have deluded men of high stature may be demonstrated in God Almighty's promise vouchsafed unto Hadhrat Noahas. The Holy Quran indicates that. God had promised to save the entire family of Hadhrat Noahas from the calamity which was destined to overtake his people. ³. Yet, when he saw his own son on the verge of drowning, he cried out to God in utter desperation and painful wonder, reminding Him of His earlier promise. But, instead of saving. Canaan, God Almighty informed the agitated father that although the son in question was the apostle's own flesh and blood, yet, being an unrighteous person, he was not included, in the sight of God, among the members of Hadhrat Noah's as family. This indicated that Hadhrat Noahas had misunderstood. God's promise which related to the apostle's spiritual progeny only. * What comments would this pir from Gujjo have made in relation to God's promise to Hadhrat Noahas had he been present at the scene, watching from a hill top, Canaan being swept away to his eternal doom by a gigantic wave?. These revealed and recorded facts of history suggest that before one ventures to deny the fulfilment of God Almighty's apostles, one ought to be fully aware of the diverse ways in which He fulfils His word. The overriding golden principle of God 2. Damishqi, [Hadhrat] Imam Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr ibn Ayyub: Zad al Ma'ad fi Hadiyi. Khair al 'Ibad 3. Al Quran 11. 46 4. Ibid. , 11. 47 277