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THE DESCENT OF THE MESSIAH No Date of Prophecy 5 1880- 1882 The Revelation that I have been graced with has disclosed to me these miraculous prophecies that have already ap- peared in the world, and thousands of witnesses attest to them, some of which have been mentioned here سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ تَبَارَكَ وَتَعَالَى زَادَ مَجْدَكَ يَنْقَطِعُ ابَاتُكَ وَيُبْدَئُ مِنْكَ See Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, page 490¹. Translation: "God is free from every false imputation. He is the Most Bless- ed and the Most High. He will raise your eminence. The mention of your father and grandfather will be cut off and God will establish the foundation of the greatness of this family through you. " Now, tell me, is it not true that my fame has spread far more than the fame of my family and that God has caused thousands to enter my obedience? Before to- day, who could have said that this Movement would progress to such an extent, especially during the time of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya when there was neither any Move- ment, nor any invitation, nor any Community, nor any fame? Woe to those who do not understand and do not ponder over the magnificent powers of God! Date Prophecy Fulfilled This proph- ecy started to manifest itself from 1888. Living Witnesses: Barāhīn-e-Ahmadiyya is the conclusive witness to all these prophe- cies. All the people of this village and its surroundings are aware that at the time when these prophecies were made, there was no sign of my fame. The people of Punjab can understand easily that at that time they never came to Qadian, nor did they see or hear of any other people coming to Qadian. Government records are another important source of evidence. The proof of prophecy number 5 is self-evident because, after this prophecy, God granted me four sons and blessed me with such honour and fame as was not given to anyone else in my family. 1 See Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Part IV, Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, 2016. Islam International Publications Ltd. p. 367. [Publisher] 174