Lekh Ram — Essence of Islam Vol. 5

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In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 5), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Lekh Ram, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 5)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 5: Lekh Ram
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69 Let it be clear that among the awe-inspiring and majestic signs is the sign of Pundit Lekh Ram’s death. My books, Barakat-ud-Du‘a, Karamat-us-Sadiqin, and A’ina-e-Kamalat-e-Islam are the basic sources of this prophecy. It was foretold that within six years Lekh Ram would depart from this world as a result of an assassination, and that the day of his assassination would be the very next day after Eid, and this would be a Saturday. Thus it was decreed that the Eid should be on Friday and, just as this signifies two Eids for the Muslims, the following day would bring two kinds of mourning for the house of the Aryas. This prophecy is not only recorded in my books, but Lekh Ram himself quoted it in his book and, thereby, made it known to his own community prior to its fulfilment. In response to this prophecy, he wrote in his book concerning me, “My Parmeshwar has revealed to me that this man (meaning myself) will die of cholera within three years, for he is a liar…” I had prophesied that Lekh Ram would be cut to pieces like the calf of Samiri, 20 and this hinted at the fact that the fate of Lekh Ram would be like the calf of Samiri that was smashed to pieces on a Saturday. And it also alluded to the fact that he would be assas-

20 Samiri: The man who led the Israelites into calf-worship. [Publisher] sinated. Accordingly, Lekh Ram was assassinated on Saturday. Only a day before—on Friday—the Muslims had celebrated Eid. The calf of Samiri had also been cut to pieces on a Saturday, and that had also been a day of Eid for the Jews. Just as the calf of Samiri was burnt after being cut to pieces, so was Lekh Ram burnt after he had been cut to pieces. His assassin lacerated his intestines to begin with, and then the surgeon further opened up his wounds, and he was finally cremated. His bones were then cast into the river just like Samiri’s calf. God Almighty also likened him to Samiri’s calf because just as the latter was quite lifeless and was like modern toys that produce a sound when they are pressed, Lekh Ram was also lifeless and devoid of the spiritual life. And his sound too was quite like that of Samiri’s calf, and he was without true knowledge, true perception, true relationship with God, and true love for Him. It was the fault of the Aryas that they accorded to this lifeless person, who had no life of spirituality in him and was simply dead, a position where a living person should have been. Therefore, he ended up like Samiri’s calf… I know for a fact that his blood is upon them. Despite all his zealotry, he did have a certain naivety in his disposition as he would let himself be swayed by the remarks of mischievous people, without investigating or inquiring into them. This is why God Almighty compared him to a calf. At any rate, we cannot help feeling sad at his sudden death. But what could we Lekh Ram do? That which was decreed by God Almighty was bound to be fulfilled… God knows that I bear no malice against anyone. Although I am happy to see the Divine prophecy come true in the case of Lekh Ram, I am also sad that he had to die in the prime of his life. Had he turned towards me, I would have prayed for him so that this calamity would have been averted. And for this he did not have to become a Muslim, all he had to do was to refrain from using abusive and foul language.
[Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 22, pp. 294-302]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 5, p. 69]

Now, I proceed to set out in detail the prophecy concerning Lekh Ram, along with the original text from the books that contain this prophecy. I call upon my readers to fear God and read these lines carefully, and then ponder as to whether it is the work of man or of God, Who is the Lord of heaven and earth, and is All-Powerful… A very important thing worth remembering here, which is also the object of this book, is that this prophecy was meant for a great purpose. It was meant to prove that the Arya religion is totally false, that the Vedas are not from God, that our lord and master Muhammadsa is His Holy Messenger and His Chosen Prophet, and that Islam is His true religion. This is what I had written again and again, and it was with this object in mind that I had prayed. Thus this prophecy must not be taken only as a prophecy. Rather, it constitutes a Heavenly Decree from God Almighty to decide between Hindus and Muslims. For some time past, the Hindus had become more and more aggressive. And Lekh Ram did not even seem to believe in God. Hence, God showed a dazzling sign to these people. Everyone had better learn a lesson from it. The end of such a person can never be good who lets his tongue loose against the holy Prophets of God. Lekh Ram, with his death, has furnished an abiding warning to the Aryas. They ought to dissociate themselves from the mischief that Dayanand has spread in the country, and should treat Islam with courtesy, warmth and respect. It is now up to them. It is also time for foolish and nominal Muslims, who had inclined towards the Aryas, to repent. They must realize the power of the God of Islam. At the time of this prophecy, the Aryas were informed through published announcements that if your religion is true, and Islam is false, then the only option you have is to save Lekh Ram, your advocate, from the consequences of this prophecy, and to pray for him as much as you can. Enough respite was given for prayers, but they could not change the wrathful will of God. For a certainty the dagger that killed Lekh Ram was the same which he himself had so disrespectfully, and for so many years, employed against our lord and master the Holy Prophetsa. The very sharpness of his tongue took the shape of a knife and penetrated his belly. For, until the knife moves in heaven it can never move on earth. People would think that Lekh Ram has only now been murdered, but I considered him a murdered man ever since an angel with a blood-thirsty visage had visited Lekh Ram me and asked, ‘Where is Lekh Ram?’ You will read all about this in the prophecies that follow. First (On page 4 of the announcement published on 20th February, 1886, only the following reference is to be found regarding Lekh Ram):
In the coming book, I shall write something about the fate of Lekh Ram and specify the time and date. If such a prophecy happens to hurt someone, he is free to inform me in writing, with his signature, before 1st March, 1886, or within precisely two weeks of the first publication of this article in any newspaper, so that the prophecy whose fulfilment they fear may be excluded from this book and no one may be told about it, lest it should hurt people’s feelings. Thereupon, I received a postcard from Pundit Lekh Ram which stated: ‘I grant permission that the prophecy concerning my death be publicized, but a time limit must be fixed…’ Second: The following Revelation, recorded in Karamat-us-Sadiqin, published in Safar, 1311 AH: i.e., God Almighty gave me a promise and heard my prayer concerning Lekh Ram, who is an enemy of Allah and His Messengersa and utters profanities
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 5]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 5, p. 71]

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