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( 24 ) we should resent; for he becomes a Nabi not on account of anything belonging to himself, but because he drinks from the fountain- spring of the Prophet, he obeys and tries to emulate; not for himself, but for the glory of his master. This is the reason why on heaven his name is Mohammad and Ahmad. This means that the Nabuwwat of Mohammad really descended on Mohammad himself, in a buruzi manner, not for anyone else, other than himself. The verse in question, therefore, means: “The Holy Prophet, it is true, is not the father of any male issue in this world. However, he is the father of many of the people of later days being Khataman Nabiyin ; and to the blessings of Allah, there is now no way, except through him. ” In short, my Apostleship and Nabuwwat , in respect of Mohammad and Ahmad, is entirely from him, not due to any quality I possess. This name has come to me in my position where I have merged myself completely into him, in a manner, and to an extent, that the sense and honour of Khataman Nabiyin is not violated in the least. In case, however, Hazrat Isa comes down again, from heaven, his second ministry would, without doubt, violate the meaning and the honour inherent in the title. It is also to be remembered, the lexicon meaning of the word Nabi is someone who reveals things, hidden in the future, on the basis of Revelations given to him by God. So wheresoever this meaning is applicable in justice, application of the word ‘ Nabi ’ would also be just and valid. Further, a Nabi has to be an Apostle as well. If he is not an Apostle, how would he get tidings in regard to the future? This possibility has been fully ruled out of question by the following verse: “He does not vouchsafe knowledge of the Unseen, Unknown, except to one who has been chosen and selected by Allah as an Apostle. ” Subsequently to the life of the Holy Prophet, if a Nabi is denied faith on the basis of this interpretation that no Nabi can come now, it would be tantamount to holding that this Ummat for ever stands deprived of the honour of holding communion and converse with the Lord God. Indeed, where we find a man to whom secrets of the future are revealed by the Lord, the word Nabi would, in justice, be fully applicable to him, under the verse: “He does not reveal things hidden to anyone, except His own Apostle and Messenger. ” ( Ek Ghalati ka Izala , page 4 and 5, edition Nazarat Islaho Irshad , Rabwah) Solution of Reports in Hadith Taken as a Bar against the Advent of a Prophet after the Holy Prophet Mohammad First Hadith The first Hadith quoted by Mr. Faruqi is: “There will be thirty false claimants at one time or another. Each one of whom would think himself to be a Prophet; but with me all