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HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS 67 Mighty Sovereign and concealing the truth is to invite disgrace upon oneself. Whoever, after witnessing such clear events, still shies away from giving truthful testimony, I will be compelled-at the very least to consider that individual negligent of defend- ing the honour of God, the Faith, and the Chosen Messenger. However, if they provide truthful testimony, I will pray before the Best of Judges for the fulfilment of their spiritual and worldly desires and what am I asking for? Only truthful testimony. که از بهر دنیا دهد دین بباد مبادا دل آن فرو مایه شاد May that lowly heart never find joy, Which for the sake of the world sacrifices its faith. My intention is to have these accounts translated into English and presented to the discerning individuals of Europe, as they natu- rally possess great courage in supporting the truth, provided that they recognize the actual validity of the truth. However, first, I am presenting this appeal to the brethren of my own nation and giving them the opportunity to render this courageous testimony, through which their names will be recorded¹ with honour among the righteous until the end of time. Signed, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian 12 May 1897 1. For unknown reasons the list of names was not included in the original edition. [Publisher]