The Ability to Receive Revelation — Essence of Islam Vol. 2

14 Sep, 2026 Essence of Islam 0

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In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 2), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon The Ability to Receive Revelation, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 2)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 2: Revelation, Inspiration, Vision and Dream
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revelation when a response is received from God Almighty to repeated supplications; a hundred supplications receive a hundred replies from the Absolute Benefactor as has been my own experience.
[Brahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 1, pp. 287-288 sub-footnote I]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 2, p. 72]

I have several times seen Jesus (peace be on him) in a vision and have also met some of the Prophets in complete wakefulness. I have also seen and conversed many times with our lord and master Muhammad, the chosen one (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) in complete wakefulness, which was entirely free from slumber or absent-mindedness. I have also met other deceased people at their graves or on other occasions and have talked to them in complete wakefulness. I therefore know well that such a meeting with deceased people in complete wakefulness, and talking to them and shaking hands with them, is quite possible. There is no difference whatsoever between this wakefulness and normal wakefulness. One feels that one is in this world with the same ears and eyes and tongue and yet one feels as if one were in another world. People of the world are not aware of such wakefulness for they are heedless and this wakefulness is bestowed from heaven. It is bestowed upon those who are granted new senses. This is true and is a fact.
[Masih Hindustan Mein, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 15, pp. 36-37]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 2, p. 72]

Capacity and ability are needed for the receipt of revelation. Not everyone can become God’s Prophet and be the recipient of Divine revelation. Allah the Exalted has given an indication of this in the Holy Qur’an, as follows:
[Brahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 1, pp. 181-182 footnote 11]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 2, p. 72]

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