Refutation of the Aryas’ False Doctrines — Essence of Islam Vol. 3
Introduction
In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 3), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Refutation of the Aryas’ False Doctrines, 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 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. 397]
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]
This book, Surmah Chashm-e-Arya, has been written for the purpose of the debate with Lala Murlidhar Sahib, drawing master, of Hoshiarpur, and it utterly refutes the false doctrines of the Vedas. It has been written with the certainty that no Arya can refute it, as falsehood can never withstand the truth. If any Arya gentleman still considers the principles and doctrines of the Vedas which have been refuted in this book to be true, and believes in the Vedas and their principles as Divine revelation, I call upon him, in the name of Ishwar, to write a refutation of my book and receive five hundred rupees as an award. This award will be made on the certificate of an arbitrator who should be a Christian minister or a Brahmu.
[Surmah Chashm-e-Arya, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 2, pp. 321-322]
I would even agree if, after the publication of the refutation of my book by such an Arya, Munshi Jiwan Das Sahib, Secretary Arya Samaj, Lahore, who is the most respected gentleman from among the Aryas of our neighbourhood, would attend along with his sons a public meeting of the Muslim, Arya and Christian divines, and affirm on oath that all the criticism raised in my book Surmah Chashm-e-Arya, which he has read carefully and understood, has been totally refuted in the reply of the Arya writer, and that if his affirmation is not made in full sincerity and truth, may he and his sons, who are present with him, be called to account in this very life. If this is done, the writer of the refutation would be awarded five hundred rupees in cash simply on the testimony of the said Munshi Sahib. If the Munshi Sahib does not suffer from any ill effects within one year in consequence of his oath, the Aryas would be entitled to claim that he had made his affirmation sincerely according to his knowledge and understanding. Peace be on him who follows the guidance.
Announced by: Ghulam Ahmad Qadian,
Distt. Gurdaspur, Punjab.
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3, p. 397]
Repeated Challenges 399
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 3, p. 398]
Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 3)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 13: Repeated Challenges
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