Contents

Title Page

Copyright

About the Promised Messiah

Foreword

Preface

Publisher’s Note

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Opposition Is Advantageous

The Reason Behind the Name ‘Ahmadi’

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Admonitory Occasions for Physicians

Present-Day Mullahs

Divinely Inspired Translation of a Quranic Verse

Erroneous Terminology of Tasawwuf

Divine Wisdom in Revelations Being Lost From Memory

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Prophecies of Warnings Can Be Averted

Revelations Through Angels

Historic Status of Qadian

The Essence of Jihad

The Reason for Extolling the Prophets

11 November 1907

Recognition of a True Revelation

The Noble Prophet, Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him, Was Innocent and Khatamul-Anbiya

Three Types of Visions and Revelations

Advice for Those Who Are Recipients of Revelation

Which Visions I Acknowledge

Who Are Khairul-Bariyyah

The Testimony of God Almighty

Control Your Tongue

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How Many Lambs Are Required for Aqiqah

Tarawih Prayer

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Intermission in Revelations

24 December 1907

Initiatives to Reconcile Muslims With Aryas

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Exposition of Some Matters of [Islamic] Jurisprudence

What Will Bodies Be Like in the Next World?

27 December 1907

Incomparable Speech of the Promised Messiah at Jalsa Salana

A Magnificent Miracle

Fulfilment of a Prophecy From Twenty-Five Years Ago

Revelations From Allah

The Condition of Qadian at the Time of the Prophecy

A Magnificent Miracle

The Sign of Lekh Ram’s Death

Divine Help and Supportive Acts

Verbal Confession of Islam Is Not Enough

The Excellences of the Holy Quran

Supremacy of Surah al-Fatihah

Refutation of the Aryas

Refutation of the Doctrines of Sanatan Dharam

Need for Effort and Exertion

Surah al-Fatihah’s Refutation of False Doctrines

The Essence of the Throne [of Allah]

The Duty of a Believer

Significance of One’s Practical State

Those Who Love God Almighty Are Bestowed His Support

Hindu Doctrine of Salvation

The Attributes of God Almighty Mentioned in Surah al-Fatihah

The Holy and Omnipotent God of Islam

Worship as a Formality

A True Believer Is Never Wasted

The Prophecy In Surah al-Fatihah

Truth About the Wrath of God Almighty

The Insolence of the Jews

The Need for the Prayer Of غَیْرِ الْمَغْضُوْبِ عَلَیْہِمْ

Opposition and Rejection of the Promised Messiah (as)

Comparison Between the Jews and Christians

Fair-Mindedness of the British

‘The Misguided’ Refers to the Christian Priests and Not to the British

The Arya Faith

Monstrous Mischief of Christianity

The Dajjal and the Misguided Are Synonymous

Breaking of the Cross and Killing of the Swine

Erroneous Beliefs of Present-Day Muslims

Mirza’is [Ahmadis] Are Disbelievers but They Have Saved Our Honour This Day

Now We Are the Ones With Spiritual Weapons

Muslims Have Failed to Understand the Plight of Islam

Taqwa Is Needed for Clear Thinking

The Subjugation of Satan Is Destined at the Hands of the Promised Messiah

Satan Has Yet to Die

The Philosophy of Satan Being Repelled by لَاحَوْل [La Haul]

The Need and Philosophy of Prayer

The Prerequisites of Supplication and Its Results

Significance of Salat and Its Philosophy

The Essence of Salat

Hard Days Are Coming

Heed the Early Warnings

Repentance: The Precept Agreed Upon by 124,000 Prophets

The Impending Days of Difficulty

Preoccupation With Worldly Pursuits

Promised Messiah Is Implied by Zul-Qarnain

Pertinent Admonitions for the Jama’at

28 December 1907

It Is Precarious Time

Trials Are Needed

Hardships in Faith

Heavenly Hardships

Reward Is Proportional to Hardship

Trials and Tribulations of the Prophets and Messengers

Jama’at Should Show Patience in Adversity

Treat the Opportunity to Serve the Faith as a Bounty of God

Reward of Patience

Stay Engaged in Prayer and Repentance

Give Priority to God in Every Affair

The Cause of Distractions in Prayer

Truth About the Blazing Star

Do Not Be Proud of Your Dreams and Revelations

One Should Not Despair

A Fine Example

Maulawis of This Age

The Final Battle With Satan

India Is a Conglomeration of All Religions

Weakness of Arya Beliefs

The God of Islam

This Is the Hour of the Blowing of the Trumpet

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Shortening the Prayers During a Journey

Animal for Sacrifice

Deficient Animal for Sacrifice

3 January 1908

Signs of the Latter Days Mentioned in the Holy Quran

Rejection of the Signs

6 January 1908

Need for a Reformer in the Prevailing Circumstances

8 January 1908

Most Signs of the Latter Days have been Fulfilled

Denying the One Appointed by Allah Is the Greatest Sin

The Means of Attaining Union With Allah

The Way of Islam

9 January 1908

Reason for Repetitions in My Books

The Attitude of the Aryas Is Far Removed From Taqwa

12 January 1908

Signs of Faith That Are Popular Among People

13 January 1908

Notions of the Ulema

18 January 1908

Dreams and Revelations in Opposition to Me

19 January 1908

Where Is the True Messiah?

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The Cure for Debt

The Taking and Paying of Interest

How to Safeguard Oneself Against Taking and Giving Interest

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Bank Interest

Number of Rak’aat in Tarawih Prayers

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The Customs of Muharram

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A Dream Needs to Be Interpreted

Medicine Is a Conjectural Science

How Can Muslims Make Progress?

Two Groups of Muslims

The Last Remedy

The Misguidance of This Age

Proclaiming the Truth

The Need for the Most Appropriate Speech

The Way to Deliver the Message of Truth

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What Day an Aqiqah Should Be Done

Offering Prayer Between the Pillars of a Mosque

26 January 1908

What Is Meant by the Nearness of the Day of Judgement

The Sign Inspires Awe Through Its Own Grandeur

Two Types of Supplication

The Meaning of Machination

True Supplication

The Philosophy of Punishment

3 February 1908

Absence of Trials for Believers Goes Against the Practice of Allah

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Avoid Any Form of Concealment When Conveying the Truth

The Claim to Prophethood of the Promised Messiah, Peace Be Upon Him

The Pure Life of the Holy Prophet (sas)

10 February 1908

The Exaggeration of Shias

25 February 1908

Obedience of Parents Is Befitting but the Right of God Almighty Takes Precedence

26 February 1908

Two Aspects of My Claim—Death of Jesus and His Second Coming

The Truth About Jesus Giving Life to the Dead

The Second Coming of Jesus

Mere Verbal Bai’at Has No Value at All

Become My True Community

Make Yourself an Excellent and Pious Example

Include Your Wife and Family in Your Personal Reformation

3 March 1908

The Essence of Bai’at and Its Aims and Objectives

5 March 1908

The Religion of Krishan Ji Maharaj

Become a True Believer

Truth About the Gopis of Krishna

The Book Chashma-e-Ma‘rifat

Life Insurance

Acceptance of Prayers

6 March 1908

The Contradictory Attitude of Maulawi Muhammad Husain of Batala

Distinction Between the True Dreams of Ordinary People and the Revelations of God’s Appointees

7 March 1908

Truth About the Change in the Qiblah

Rebuttal to the Allegation That Muslims Made Women Their Slaves Post Wars

10 March 1908

Financial Sacrifice for Religious Needs

Allah the Exalted Bestows Grandeur and Awe-Inspiring Presence Upon His Chosen Servants

Employ Patience and Prayer

Graciousness of the Promised Messiah (as)

The Oneness of God and Idol Worship in the Vedas

17 March 1908

Hazrat Ali (ra) Was Obedient to Three [Preceding] Khulafa

The Rich Are in Need of Godly People

The Favour of Almighty Allah

The Practice of Alchemy and an Honourable Means of Living

The Doctrine of Atonement

Praying Behind Non-Ahmadi Muslims

Photography

Qaza for Salat

19 March 1908

The Shia Exaggerations Result From Their Failure to Reflect Upon the Holy Quran

The Ascension of Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him

Death of Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him

The Advent of the Promised Messiah (as) and the Fulfilment of Prophecies

Series of Earthquakes and the Plague

The Mighty Signs of Allah the Exalted

Refutation of Shia Beliefs

24 March 1908

The Conditions Pertaining to the Solar and Lunar Eclipses Specified in the Prophecy

25 March 1908

Cause of the Devastation of Muslim States

Salah-ud-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub

Almighty God’s Manifestation Occurs Through the Existence of Prophets

The Secret of the Acceptance of Supplications

The Grace of God Almighty

Heaven is Eternal and Hell is Temporary

26 March 1908

The Profound Impact of Miracles Wrought by Moral Conduct

All Islamic Wars Were Defensive

Parity Between Men and Women

The Way to Lead a Life of Comfort

29 March 1908

Charming Advice

My Work Is Merely to Supplicate Before Allah the Exalted

30 March 1908

Life Insurance

31 March 1908

The Need for Striving and Devotional Exercises

Blessings Correspond to Capacity

Signs Are in the Hand of God

The Need to Supplicate for Satisfaction

4 April 1908

Appointees of God Possess Grandeur

7 April 1908

Conversation With an American Couple Concerning Christianity and the Veracity of the Promised Messiah’s Claim

11 April 1908

Reply to an Objection Concerning the Prophecy About Mirza Ahmad Baig

It Is the Prerogative of God Almighty to Make a Khalifah After a Prophet

A Believer Is a Community in Himself

There Is Sin in Marrying a Girl to a Non-ahmadi

Excessive Love for the World Causes Loss of Faith

Sometimes It Is Necessary to Be Stern

Lightning in the Sky

One Proof of My Veracity

12 April 1908

Undated

Benefits of Bhulawa Powder

Kind Mention of the Sultan of Turkey

The Greatest Need of this Age

Well-Reasoned Argument

Medical Benefit of Camel Riding

Important Advice for Those Engaged in Preaching

Polygamy

15 April 1908

Being Inquisitive About Other People Is Not the Trait of a Believer

Consultation Has Blessings

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Admonishment for High Officials

20 April 1908

Respect for the Khanah Ka‘Bah Should Not Diminish in Your Hearts

Leniency for Those Who Adopt the Ways of the Humble

21 April 1908

Addiction Can Be Overcome if Faith Is Strong

22 April 1908

Criticizing Members of the Jama’at Is Inappropriate

24 April 1908

Cure for Illnesses as a Product of Prayer

Raising of the Dead by Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him

Consequences of the Flawed Teachings of Christianity

27 April 1908

The Beauties of Muslim Society Resulting From the Blessings of Tauhid

Test of Faith

The Word of God Descends in Segment by Segment

God Almighty Speaks Even Now

Discernment

Trust in God

One Should Repent Before the Wrath of God Descends

29 April 1908

The Devotion and Sincerity of the People of Amritsar

Seek a Verdict From the Holy Quran Regarding the Life and Death of the Messiah [Jesus]

30 April 1908

The Predicament of Present-Day Muslims

The Life of Islam Is in the Death of the Messiah (as)

One Who Shows Humility Is Dear to God

1 May 1908

One Who Comes to God Never Perishes

The Need to Accept the Promised Messiah (as)

I Have Come To Serve and Rejuvenate This Very Shariah

Continuing Discourse and Converse [Of God] Is the Soul of Islam

Miracles That Distinguish Between Truth and Falsehood

The True Objective of Khulafa and Reformers

Different Levels of Shunning Evil and Pursuing Good

The Stages of Purification Are Very Distant

The Meaning of Khatamun-Nabiyyin

Is This the Last Century?

2 May 1908

Striving in Search of Truth Is Incumbent Upon Us

Respite From the Plague Is Not Occasion for Rejoicing

Two Components of Noble Qualities and Sublime Morals—the Rights of God and the Rights of People

Salvation Depends on Purification of the Nafs

How the World Treats the Appointees of God

Need for a Reformer

The Plight of Muslim Rulers

External Attacks on Islam

The Internal Enemies of Islam

Preaching by Writing Books or Making Speeches—a Comparison

I Have Completed My Work

The Death of Jesus as a Remedy

Mighty Signs of Truth

Appearance of the Mahdi and Promised Messiah Predicted by the Saints and Seers of Visions

The Meek and Humble Are Always the Ones Who Support Prophets

The Fate of Those Who Reject

Two Cardinal Sins in the Sight of God

The Truth of the Promised Messiah, Peace Be Upon Him

The Essence of Jihad

Need for Prophets and Heavenly Signs

The Need to Develop a Living Faith in God Almighty

3 May 1908

The Way of Recognizing God Almighty

Distinction of the Word of God

Hallmarks of Recipients of Divine Revelation

Perfect Cognizance

The Doctrine of Atonement

The Right of God and the Right of Man

The Secret of Avoiding Sin

An Appointee of God Is Crucial in Cultivating an Atmosphere That Eradicates Sin

The Reality of Sin

Arguments for the Death of Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him

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Auspiciousness Lies in Giving Precedence to God Almighty Over Everything

Exemplary Patience of Prophet Job, Peace Be Upon Him

4 May 1908

Advice to the Jama’at

Remember the Pledge to Give Precedence to Faith Over All Worldly Objects

Importance of Righteousness

The Instruction of Istighfar

Taubah

The Perfect Faith of Man

Bear No Grudge Against Anyone Out of Selfish Motives

Conquer Hearts

Truth About the Claim to Prophethood

Be Humble and Courteous

9 May 1908

Special Advice for Ahmadi Doctors and Physicians

Restrictions Exist in a True Religion

Islamic Restrictions

The Quintessence of All Worship

The Task of Reformation in the Present Age

Distinction Between Good and Bad

Hell Is Not Everlasting

The Truth About the Mi’raj

12 May 1908

Discussion With Professor Wragge From England

The Reality of Sin

Satan

14 May 1908

Excellence of Speech

Islam Is the Middle Way

Justification for Accusatory Reply

Discrimination Based on Caste and Creed

Impact of Sincere Speech

Piety and Purity of Heart Are Indeed the Right Weapons

Laughter

The Correct Way of Effecting Reformation

Appreciation of Sincerity

Only Reasoning That Is Based on the Holy Quran and Sunnah Is Permissible

The Prophecy of a Warning Can Be Averted

15 May 1908

It Is Essential to Say Insha’Allah

Benefit of Opposition

Purpose of Establishing the Jama’at

Our Differences With Others Who Also Recite the Kalimah

Why Hold a Special Distinction for Jesus (as)?

God Continues to Speak

Miracle of Shaqqul-Qamar

The Reality of Mi’raj

Current Sects in Islam

I Do Not Declare Anyone Who Subscribes to the Kalimah as Being Outside the Pale of Islam

Women’s Education

Type of Employment

Developing a Bond Is Highly Beneficial

Humble, Heartfelt Prayers Are a Fortress

17 May 1908

Completing the Delivery of the Message and Establishing the Argument Conclusively

Gratitude

Difference Between Rahman and Rahim

The Attribute of Rububiyyat [Lordship]

The Attribute of Malikiyyat [Sovereignty]

The World Has Exceeded the Limits of Moderation

Being Mindful of God

Gratitude for the Equitable Government

The Secret of All Success Lies in Self-Purification

Need Guides Man

Internal and External Attacks on Islam

The Assault of Modern Sciences

Defence Against the Onslaught of Modern Sciences

Three States of the Human Self

The Need for One Who Purifies and an Appointee of God in Every Age

True Comfort is Tied to Religion Alone

Comparison of the Pious Teachings of the Holy Quran With the Bible

The Need for Wahi and Ilham

The Essence of Kalimah Tayyibah

Pretentiousness Renders Good Deeds Vain

The Importance of Sincerity

Performing Salat as a Ritual and Routine Is of No Benefit

Two Ways of Achieving Progress

Three Levels of Fulfilling Obligations to Fellow Beings

The Need for a Reformer & Mujaddid in This Age

Reply to Some Allegations

The Claim of the Promised Messiah, Peace Be Upon Him

18 May 1908

Answers to Some Questions of Professor Wragge

19 May 1908

Mention of Abdul Hakeem Patialwi

The Essence of the Claim to Prophethood

20 May 1908

Benefit of Reconciliation

Undated

Landlords’ Tributes to Patwaris

Recording of the Poems of the Promised Messiah (as)

23 May 1908

Content People Are Needed for Propagating the Movement

Discussion About Professor Wragge and Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq

Need for an Appointee of God to Prove That Islam Is a Living Faith

Desire for Cordial Relations Between Hindus and Muslims

Reverence and Belief

24 May 1908

Admonition to Hindu Women to Abandon Idol Worship

25 May 1908

The Essence of Prophethood

Need for a Mujaddid

What Reformation Have You Accomplished?

The Last Address of the Promised Messiah (as)

The Hanging of Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him, on the Cross

The Meaning of Tawaffi

The Death of Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him

The Last Day—26 May 1908

Last Words

Glossary

Names of Prophets in This Book