An Interim Statement

Before proceeding any further, I would like to mention in passing that I began this treatise in June 1925 at Qadian. I wrote the first part during that summer at Mansuri, where I had to go on medical advice. When I returned to Qadian, I wrote the remaining part, in late 1925 and 1926. Because of certain circumstances—the burden of new responsibilities—the treatise remained incomplete till now; i.e. October 1927. It has occurred to me, and some of my friends have also suggested, that whatever portion has been written down should be published without awaiting its completion. I will, therefore, conclude the current discussion on the logical arguments about the existence of God in the next few pages and hand over the manuscript to the publisher. I pray to God that this book may be instrumental in guiding and reforming the people and that He may grant me the good fortune of completing the book. Amin. I had actually intended to address all of the questions pertaining to the Being and attributes of God, the Holy, including the logical arguments and testimonies for His existence, His attributes, the benefits and means of establishing a relationship with Him, and the distinguishing features of such a relationship. However, as readers might have noticed, I have not yet completed even the first part of the first question pertaining to logical arguments. Regrettably, of the five questions, not even half of the first has been dealt with, leaving the more important and essential part of the discussion untouched. I present to the readers that which has been written and pray to God for the remainder. If He so wills, He may make this much conducive for the guidance of people.