The Mirror of the Excellences of Islam — Page 689
688 Ā'ĪNA-E-KAMĀLĀT-E-ISLĀM―DĀFI‘UL-WASĀWIS My dear ones! This book is an example of the power of the Almighty. Ordinary efforts of man cannot put together such a great treasure of insights on their own. It is about 600 pages in length and has been printed on fine paper with beautiful handwriting. The price is two rupees plus postage. This is only one part. The second part will be published and priced separately. In addition to the verities and insights of the Holy Quran and the fine points of the Book of the Powerful Lord, there is also a large portion of the prophecies that I had intended at first to publish in Sirāj-e-Munīr. I am agreeable that if the readers find the book contrary to the I have described it, they may return it to me. I will return their money without any delay. But the essential condition is that the book must be returned within two weeks and it should not be soiled or damaged. way Finally, I also wish to record that during the period of writing this book, I was twice honoured with beholding the visage of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and he expressed great pleasure over the compilation of this book. I also saw one night that an angel was calling people towards this book with a loud voice and was saying: هذَا كِتَابٌ مُّبَارَكٌ فَقُوْمُوا لِلْإِجْلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ Meaning, 'This is a blessed book, so arise in deference to its glory and grandeur. ' Now I wish to request that whoever wants to buy it, should inform me without delay of their firm intent so that the book may be sent to them by value payable parcel. And peace be upon those who follow the] وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى مَنِ اتَّبَعَ الْهُدَى guidance]. Humbly, Ghulam Ahmad From Qadian, District Gurdaspur, Punjab (Published in Riyāḍ-e-Hind Qadian)