Two Aspects of the perfection of Faith — Essence of Islam Vol. 4

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In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 4), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Two Aspects of the perfection of Faith, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 4)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 4: The Purpose of the Promised Messiah’s Advent
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The Purpose of the Promised Messiah’s Advent It should be borne in mind that all bounties and the perfection of the faith that were bestowed on the Holy Prophetsa, had two aspects: first, the perfection of the guidance, and secondly, the completion of the propagation of the guidance. The perfection of the guidance from every aspect took place through his first advent, and the completion of the propagation of the guidance was accomplished through his second advent. The verse of the Surah Al-Jumu‘ah: 78 which refers to another people who will be prepared through his grace and instruction. This makes it clear that he will have a second advent, and this advent— which is by way of reflection—is now taking place. Thus this is the time of the completion of the propagation of the guidance.
[Malfuzat, vol. 4, p. 10]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 127]

In addition to the natural resemblance which this humble one possesses to other great ones and that is set out in detail in Brahin-e-Ahmadiyyah, I have a singular resemblance with the Messiahas on account of which I have been sent with his name so that I should demolish the doctrine of the cross. I have been sent to break the cross and to slaughter the swine. I have descended from heaven with angels on my right and left, whom God, Who is ever with me, will cause to

enter, and indeed is already causing to enter, into every eager heart for the achievement of my purpose. Even if I were to remain silent and my pen were to refrain from writing, even then the angels that have descended with me would not stop their function. They have been furnished with powerful maces with which to break the cross and to demolish the temple of creature-worship.
[Fat-he-Islam, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 3, p. 11, footnote]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 127]

God Almighty has raised me to bear witness against the Christians of this age and has commanded me to proclaim that the deification of the Son of Maryas is a false doctrine and amounts to the denial of God. He has honoured me with His converse, has sent me with many signs, and has displayed many miracles in my support. By His grace and bounty, our company is such as leads to God. I believe that he who stays in this company for a time with a pure and holy intent and remains with us steadfastly seeking knowledge, would ultimately believe in God even if he were an atheist. It behoves a Christian, find, who entertains the fear of God Almighty and who is in search for the True God and hungers and thirsts for Him, that he should cast aside senseless tales and myths and, seeking clear proofs, should remain in my company for some time. He would then see how God, Who is the Master of heaven and earth, would display His heavenly signs to him. It is, however, a pity that there are few who truly seek God and wander in His search day and night. The Purpose of the Promised Messiah’s Advent
[Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 13, p. 55]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 128]

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