Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part V — Page 443
APPENDIX TO BARĀHIN-E-AHMADIYYA - PART FIVE 443 on account of which he was considered second to none in those lands, he was by nature so humble and meek that it seemed as though he did not have the capacity for pride and ostentation. Indeed, the existence of such a man in the land of Kabul (which is known for its hard-heartedness, callousness, arrogance, and vanity) is no less than a miracle. Hence, it was his inner piety that drew him towards Qadian. And since he was an enlightened, selfless, and truly insightful person, and was blessed with a power through the knowledge of the Hadith and Holy Quran, and since he had experienced true dreams with regard to me, therefore, he accepted me as soon as he set his eyes upon me, believed in my claim of being the Promised Messiah with full conviction, and entered into bai'at [the pledge of allegiance] to me promising to sacrifice his very life if required. In a matter of a single meeting, he became so close to me as if he had lived in my company for years. Not only that, but he also started receiving revelations from Allah, and true insights began to be disclosed to him, and his heart was emptied of everything except God. Having thus been filled with knowledge and love, he returned to his country. But as soon as he arrived there, some people reported to the Amir how Maulawi Şahib had gone to Qadian and pledged baiat, and that he now believed that his spiritual guide was the Promised Messiah and the Promised Mahdi. As a result of this, and on account of some political expediency, Maulawi Şahib was arrested, and heavy chains were put on his feet. The ulema of Kabul gave their verdict that if he did not repent, he would deserve to be killed. A debate was then held between him and the maulawis of Kabul, and he silenced them on each and every point. Finally, they objected that he was against Jihad, which was true because it was my teaching that this age is not for wielding the sword; rather it calls for Jihad through prayer, powerful lectures, luminous arguments, and dazzling proofs. And so on this final charge Maulawi Şahib was held guilty. The Amir of Kabul pleaded with him again and again that if he would recant from the bai'at of this person who claims to be the Promised Messiah and is opposed to Jihad with the sword, he would not only be acquitted but would become accorded greater honour and reverence than before. Maulawi Şahib, however, did not accept this and said, 'Today I put my faith above my life. And I know that the man whose baiat I have pledged is true, and there is none like him on the face of the earth. Thus, when his 'repentance' was despaired of, he was stoned to death in the most heart-rending manner. Eyewitnesses report that to this day a sweet fragrance wafts up from his grave. رحمه الله و أدخله في جنانه May God have mercy on him and admit him into His Abode]. When he was arrested, he was offered a final meeting with his wife and children, but he said he had no need for it. I have published a separate book regarding him. May Allah be pleased with him. (Author)