Once it so happened that I was perusing the poetry of Ni‘matullah Wali in which he has given the news of my advent through a prophecy, has even mentioned my name, and has foretold that the Promised Messiah would appear at the end of the thirteenth century [of the Hijrah]. Moreover, he has written this couplet concerning me:
Meaning that the one who is destined to come will be both the Mahdi and ‘Isa; both names will apply to him and he will make claims of both kinds. At the time when I was reciting this couplet, exactly while reading, I received this revelation:
Meaning that, I see that Maulawi Sayyad Muhammad Ahsan of Amroha has given up his employment that he had in Bhopal State so as to present himself to the Promised Messiah appointed by God and to strive in support of his claim. This was a prophecy that was very clearly fulfilled afterwards as the distinguished Maulawi Sahib, with great resolve and determination, compiled a number of books in support of my claim, held debates with people and is still engaged in the same task. May Allah bless his work and reward him for this service. Amin.