Manifestation of the Power of the Living God, Honour of the Holy Prophet (sa), and Truth of the Holy Qur’an — Essence of Islam Vol. 3

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In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 3), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Manifestation of the Power of the Living God, Honour of the Holy Prophet (sa), and Truth of the Holy Qur’an, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 3)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 13: Repeated Challenges
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Repeated Challenges 395 One of the powerful qualities of the Holy Qur’an is that its true follower is able to work miracles and manifest extraordinary signs in such large numbers that no one can match him in this respect. I too claim that if all my opponents from east and west come together and compete with me in the matter of signs and miracles, I will, by the grace of God Almighty, and through the power bestowed by Him, be supreme over all of them. This supremacy will not be due to any superior spiritual power of mine, but because God has desired that I should furnish proof of the great power of His Holy Word, the Qur’an, and of the spiritual power and high rank of His Messenger Muhammad, the Chosen One (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.) He has of His grace, and not on account of any merit of mine, enabled me to follow His Glorious Prophet and His Supreme Word and to love them both. I believe in the Word of God, the Holy Qur’an, which is a manifestation of Divine power. God Almighty has bestowed all this upon me in accordance with the promises held out in the Holy Qur’an: 248

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[Chashma-e-Ma‘rifat, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 23, pp. 409-410]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3, p. 395]

248 ‘For them are glad tidings in the present life.’— Yunus,10:65 [Publisher] 249 ‘Whom He has strengthened with inspiration from Himself.’— Al-Mujadalah, 58:23 [Publisher]

If all nations of the world should unite against me and a test were made to whom God reveals the unseen, whose prayers does He accept, whom does He help and for whom does He manifest great signs, I affirm, in the name of God, that I would emerge supreme. Is there anyone who will step forth against me for such a trial? God has bestowed thousands of signs upon me to let my opponents know that Islam is indeed the true faith. I seek no honour for myself, but only the honour of that for which I have been sent.
[Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 22, pp. 181-182]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3, p. 395]

A living faith is one through which we can find the Living God, and the Living God is He Who sends revelation to us directly or, at least, enables us to meet a person who is the recipient of direct revelation. I, therefore, convey to the whole world the good news that the God of Islam is such a Living God. Those with whom no one can now converse, and whose signs no one can see, are dead, not gods…. A true religion can never become a mere tale, and Islam is a true religion. I intend to demonstrate the truth of Islam to every person, whether he is a Christian, Arya, Jew or Brahmu. Is there anyone who wants to see the Living God? We do not worship the dead. Our God is Living and helps us with His revelation, His converse and His heavenly signs. If there is a single Christian in the world who is a sincere seeker after truth, let him compare his dead god with our Living God. I affirm truly that forty days would be enough for such a test….If I am found to be false I will accept every punishment. But this test will be through prayer. The person whose God is True will doubtlessly emerge truthful. God will certainly make me supreme in such a contest….I am willing to agree to any reasonable condition for such a test. I stand Repeated Challenges 397 in the field of contest and proclaim that the God of Islam is the only Living God. The Christians have only a dead god in their hands. Let the person who wishes to test this, come forward and stand up against me.
[Majmu‘ah Ishtiharat, vol. 2, pp. 311-313]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3, p. 396]

One method with which I have fulfilled my duty vis-à-vis all opposing religions, is that I have proclaimed publicly that heavenly signs, Divine blessings and God’s powerful works are found only in Islam and that there is no religion which can stand up to Islam in respect of such signs. God Almighty has sent me forward for the purpose of refuting all opponents. I know for certain that there is no one among the Hindus, Christians and Sikhs who can compete with me in respect of heavenly signs and blessings and acceptance of prayers. Obviously, the only living faith would be the one which is supported by heavenly signs and is distinguished by the light that shines upon it, and that faith is none other than Islam. Is there anyone among the Christians, Sikhs or Hindus who can challenge me in this respect? It is enough proof of my truth that no one can stand up to me. Now you can satisfy yourselves in any way you want.
[Tiryaq-ul-Qulub, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 15, pp. 248-249]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3, p. 397]

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