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THE DESCENT OF THE MESSIAH 43 [continued] memorials forever. ¹ In short, this grand prophecy is akin to the Holy Prophet's prediction of the assassination of the Persian Emperor. The more a seeker of truth ponders over it, the closer they will come to attaining a level of perfect certainty. With regard to this prophecy, read the announce- ment in Ä'ina-e-Kamālāt-e-Islām, then carefully read the passage in Barakātud-Du'a', then look at the announce- ment wherein a hand is sketched pointing to Lekhram, then carefully read the vision that is recorded in the foot- note of the last page of Barakātud-Du'a', then read the Arabic couplet that contains the word سَتُعْرَفُ ]Soon you shall know], then read the prophecy in Arabic on the back title page of Karāmātuş-Şādiqin, and then reflect in all fairness as to whether a deceiver can describe the unseen with such clarity. Is it within the power or control of any- one to relate such miraculous and unusual occurrences on the basis of his own machinations, and for them to occur exactly as he had foretold? Below, I will cite the announce- ment in Ä'ina-e-Kamālāt-e-Islām that was published regarding the death of Lekhram before it occurred so that the readers can get a sense of the majesty and glory with which this announcement was written. A Prophecy about Lekhram of Peshawar Let it be clear that in the announcement dated Feb- ruary 20, 1886, which has been included in this book, I extended to Indarman of Moradabad and Lekhram of Peshawar the invitation that, if they so wish, certain prophecies may be published with respect to their fates and destinies. After the publication of this announce- ment, Indarman did not give any response and died after a short while. Lekhram, on the other hand, impudently sent a postcard to this humble one, saying that I had his 234