Early Writings — Page 28
28 THE an example of a perfect individual from among the learned, intel- lectuals and whose every opinion, conclusion and judgment can- not be faulted in anyway, and whose tongue and pen are free from even a single error, so that I too am able to see whether such a person is truly faultless, or whether the actual state of affairs is something else. If such a person emerges to be truly free from fault, you will surely be proven true in your claim, and I will be considered wrong in my claim. Otherwise, it is quite evident that if man is unable to protect himself from error merely by his own knowledge and judgement and if we accept that God too (Who is Gracious and Merciful and free of every error and fault, and is the Knower of the truth of every matter) does not help His servants through His true revelation, then how can we, who are His help- less servants, emerge from the veils of ignorance and misguidance, and gain deliverance from the calamities of doubt and misunder- standing? Hence, based on my firm and considered view, I would invite you to accept that the wisdom, mercy and compassion of the Omnipotent Lord demands from time to time, whenever He deems it necessary to raise such people who receive revelation from God so that they are enlightened in respect of true beliefs and morals. The inherent capability of understanding divine teaching ought to be deemed a bestowal of God, so that the souls of the people, which have been created to receive true guidance do not remain deprived of the blessings ordained for them. Sincerely, The Author, Ghulam Ahmad (may Allah forgive him) 21 May 1879