The Descent of the Messiah — Page 91
HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMADAS Thus, the key to all blessings and convictions is the definitive and certain Word that descends from God upon man. When God Almighty wishes to draw a person unto Himself, He reveals His Word to him, graces him with His discourse, comforts him with His miraculous signs, and proves to him in every way that it is in- deed His Word. It is then that the Word takes the place of sight. On that day, man understands that there is a God, for he hears the words اَنَا الْمَوْجُودِ ] I exist. If one believes in God's existence be- fore receiving the word of God, it is only to the extent that when one looks at created things, one imagines that there ought to be a Creator of this masterful design; but whether that Creator actually exists, this realisation can never be achieved other than through Divine converse, nor can the filthy life that is forever pulling one deeper towards the earth be overcome. This also proves the falsity of Christian beliefs, as they believe they have attained salvation through the suicide of the Son of Mary-this is despite them knowing they dwell in a narrow and dark hell. A hell of estrangement, doubt, uncertainty, and sin. Where then, is salvation? The fountainhead of salvation begins with certainty, and the greatest blessing for man is to have cer- tainty that his God exists, and that He does not let any criminal or rebel go unpunished while embracing those who turn towards Him. Such certainty is the cure for all sins. Aside from this, there is no atonement in the world and no blood can save from sin. Do not you see that it is always certainty that stops you from doing what is forbidden? You do not place your hand in fire be- cause you know that it will burn you. You do not stand in front of a lion because you are convinced that it will devour you. You do not swallow any poison because you are sure that it will be the death of you. It has undoubtedly become clear to you from numerous experiences that, whenever you are convinced that a certain action or deed will lead you to death, you immediately 91