The Descent of the Messiah — Page 266
1 THE DESCENT OF THE MESSIAH No Date of Prophecy 85 1877 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 Date Prophecy Fulfilled Mirza Azam Baig, a retired Extra Assistant Commis- 1877 sioner, filed a lawsuit against us to claim a share of some property belonging to our absentee co-sharers from our own property. My brother Mirza Ghulam Qadir, believ- ing firmly in the strength of our case, entered upon its defense. When I supplicated with reference to this mat- ter, I was granted the following revelation: أُجِيبُ كُلَّ دُعَائِكَ إِلَّا فِي شُرَكَائِكَ ! Thereupon, I collected all our relatives and told them very clearly that they would not succeed in the suit and should not proceed with its defence; but, relying on the apparent strength of their case, they paid no heed to my warning and continued the defence. In the Court of first instance, the decision went in favour of my brother. But how could the matter be concluded contrary to the reve- lation from Allah the All-Knowing! Finally, in the Chief Court, my brother lost the case. In this way, the truth of the revelation became manifest for everyone. Living Witnesses to number 85: Numerous residents of Qadian are witnesses to this. No Date of Prophecy 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 Date Prophecy Fulfilled 86 1898 When Khawaja Jamal-ud-Deen, B. A. who is a member 1900 of my Community, failed the examination for a judicial "I shall accept all your prayers but not in the matter of your collaterals. " [Publisher] 266