The Message or A Cry of Anguish — Page 34
34 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMADAS the sake of God and to choose anyone they like in accordance with the above conditions. It also seems appropriate that whoever is chosen for the task should write in the three Islamic languages, i. e. in Urdu, Arabic and Persian, because the Christian priests have done the same, rather they have published their rejection of Islam in many more languages. Therefore, we too must not lose courage in this regard, but rather also publish an English translation of this book. I was long engaged in thinking as to how such an important task would begin. Finally, it dawned upon me that most of the scholars are riven with mutual hatred and envy, and are far more interested in declaring each other infidels and liars. Out of all the organisations that have been established in the Punjab and India, I do not know any so far that can fulfil these objectives as we desire or is filled with such kind of passion. I do believe there might be quite a few from among the members of these organi- sations whose hearts are infused with the passion to support this mighty faith as per our wish, but they are so overwhelmed by the majority opinion, it seems as if they are a single, sane voice in a mad world. When, on account of my passionate love for the reli- gion, I had to point out certain faults in the present organisations, I did not do so with the intention, God forbid, of criticising all the members and workers of these organisations. Rather my crit- icism is directed against the contradictory mixture that has been developed to date by the majority opinion. In fact, I hold nothing against the personal affairs and personalities of the people associ- ated with these organisations. I am well aware that sometimes a person holds a different opinion, but being overwhelmed by the majority opinion, he has to unwillingly agree with it. Moreover, I