The Truth Unveiled — Page 22
22 22 Islasm ntals eriosP urPsb signs from the heavens to establish my truth, has disclosed to me secrets of the unseen and events of the future, and has conferred upon me insights of which the world is unaware. Furthermore, my belief that a violent Mahdi will not appear in the world is at variance with the belief of all other Muslims. I have imparted this doctrine to my entire community and to hundreds of thousands of people. This goes against the hopes of the Muslims. Without a doubt, their beliefs had aroused savage passions and distanced them from civility and decency. One who reflects can understand that a person holding such ideas is danger - ous. Therefore, God, who is Ever-Merciful and Compassionate, has thus laid the foundations of peace with my advent. He has washed away these foolish ideas from the hearts of my community just as a cloth is cleansed with soap. It is due to this very reason that other people harbour enmity against me. Contrary to the expectations of the Jews, the Messiah, peace be upon him, did not appear as a king, nor did he wage wars with the people of other nations. Ultimately, the Jews began to perse - cute him and averred that he was not the one they awaited. Much of the same has occurred with me, but there are other differences as well. As such, one view held by my opponents is that as far as possible, one ought to view others with enmity and when the opportunity arises, cause them harm as well. But I say that no one can ever be a true Muslim until he has good feelings for others just as he does for himself. It is my exhortation that you ought to purify your hearts and show compassion to the whole of human - ity, not wishing evil for anyone, for this is the height of morality. It is regrettable that these people are eager to exact retribution on other nations, but I say that you should act with forgiveness