Malfuzat - Volume IV — Page 1
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Ever Merciful We praise Allah and invoke blessings upon His Noble Messengeras; And upon his servant, the Promised Messiahas Malfuzat of the Promised Messiahas 3 September 1901 A Dream The Promised Messiahas said: "Today I saw a dream that Allah Almighty was holding court and there was a large gathering in which swords were being dis- cussed. I addressed Allah the Exalted and said: 'The best and sharpest sword is Your sword that is with me. ' After this, I woke up and then I did not sleep, because it is written that when one sees a dream bearing glad tidings, one should remain awake for as long as possible. The sword is symbolic for the campaign that I am waging against my opponents at the present time-a heavenly campaign. " The Philosopher and the Prophet The Promised Messiahas said: "The difference between the philosopher and a Prophet is that a philosopher will say that there ought to be a God, while a Prophet says that there is a God. A philosopher will say that there are arguments which substantiate the necessity of God, whereas a Prophet says that I have spo- ken to God myself and He has sent me; I have come from Him after having seen Him. "1 1 Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 33, dated 10 September 1901, p. 9