The Truth Unveiled — Page 51
51 51 Isl Iamns terliolP Now that he is my enemy, he accuses me of treachery, even though for nineteen years I have expressed my well wishes for this benign government through my pen and have conveyed my praise for the justice of this government in far-off countries, to such an extent that I can confidently say that no similar example can be found in the accomplishments of others. I am at a loss for words with which to humbly submit before the government how greatly the slanders fabricated by this individual have grieved and wounded me. How pitiful that he has intentionally and know - ingly lied cruelly about me to the government and has sought to discredit all of my services. I have sound reasons and strong testi - mony in support of my claim. I am hopeful that because I belong to a loyal family that has proven its obedience to the government by offering its wealth and lives in its support, my painful request will be carefully heard by this beneficent administration and who - ever is deemed a liar will be reprimanded. The second thing which Muhammad Husain has written in this treatise is that I have published a revelation to the effect that the empire of this esteemed government will be destroyed in eight years. I can only respond to this calumny by calling on God to ruin the one who lies; I have never published any such revelation. All my books are present before the government. I respectfully call on them to inquire from this individual in which book, letter, or announcement of mine have I published such a revelation? I am hopeful that the honourable government will remain cautious of his deception in case he contrives a plan to reinforce his false statement and calls on some of his community and associates, who harbour deep animosity towards me on account of religious difference, to produce false testimony to the government. I have