In Defense of Islam

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In the latter days, the sun shall rise from the west • Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be on him)
In Defense of Islam:
Confronting the Critics
14 Geert Wilders 31 Rush Limbaugh
18 Pamela Geller 34 Salman Rushdie
21 Robert Spencer 38 Terry Jones
24 Wafa Sultan 41 Irshad Manji
27 Daniel Pipes 45 Bill Maher
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
T he Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a religious organization,
international in its scope, with branches in 195 countries in
Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australasia, and
Europe. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was established in 1889
by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas (1835-1908) in Qadian, a small
and remote village in the Punjabi province of India. He claimed to be
the expected reformer of the latter days, the Awaited One of the world
community of religions (The Mahdi and Messiah). The Movement he
started is an embodiment of the benevolent message of Islam – peace,
universal brotherhood, and submission to the Will of God – in its pristine
purity. Hadhrat Ahmadas proclaimed Islam as the religion of man: “The
religion of the people of the right path” (98:6).The Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community was created under divine guidance with the objective to
rejuvenate Islamic moral and spiritual values. It encourages interfaith
dialogue, diligently defends Islam and tries to correct misunderstandings
about Islam in the West. It advocates peace, tolerance, love and
understanding among followers of different faiths. It firmly believes
in and acts upon the Qur’anic teaching: “There is no compulsion in
religion” (2:257). It strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form
and for any reason.
After the passing of its founder, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has
been headed by his elected successors. The present Head of the Community,
Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, was elected in 2003. His official title is
Khalifatul Masih V or Fifth Successor of the Promised Messiah.. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908)
Editor The Muslim Sunrise is published by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA, 15000
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and opinions expressed by individual contributers in this publication do not necessarily
reflect the views of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA.
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arrive in America. In 1921, he founded the Muslim Sunrise, which stands today as the
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longest running Muslim publication in America. The magazine seeks to open discussions
on Islam and topics relating to religion in general. It highlights the role of Islam in an
ever changing global society. It provides a platform for public opinion on contemporary
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issues and presenting their solutions from an Islamic perspective.
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Editor’s Notes:
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Muslims who believe in the Messiah,
Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of QadianAS
In This Issue
Features
Summer 2012 • Volume 92 • Issue 2
14 Geert Wilders
18 Pamela Geller
A Special
21 Robert Spencer
24 Wafa Sultan
Invitation to
27 Daniel Pipes
31 Rush Limbaugh the Critics of
34 Salman Rushdie
Islam
38 Terry Jones
41 Irshad Manji see page 6
45 Bill Maher
Departments
6 Editorial
For More Information on
7 Letters from His Holiness
Islam/Ahmadiyyat:
Mirza Masroor Ahmad to World Leaders
44 Poetry Corner: “Jihad”
Alislam.org
48 Religion and Science
Ahmadiyya.us
51 From the Archives – 1932-33
or
The Tragedy of Prejudice by Sufi M.R. Bengalee
1.800.Why.Islam
53 Questions & Answers
54 News, Views and Reviews
“He Was Trying to Find His Way”
58 Perspective: “The News Wrestlers”
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From the Holy Qur’an
Chapter 28, Surah Al-Qasas, 56-57
And when they hear vain talk, they turn away from it
and say, ‘Unto us our works and unto you your works.
Peace be to you. We seek not the ignorant.’ 28:56
Surely thou wilt not be able to guide all whom thou
lovest; but Allah guides whomsoever He pleases; and
He knows best those who would accept guidance.28:57
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In the Words of the Promised Messiahas
drawn toward this beloved like a
G
od, in whose lover and find no rest elsewhere, and
meeting is hearing a plain and clear directive
man’s salvation from it, they listen to nothing else.
and eternal They accept joyfully and eagerly
h a p p i n e s s , every verity contained in it. In the
cannot be found end, it becomes the means of illu-
without following the Holy Quran. mination of the heart and lighting
Would that people could see that up the conscience and of wonderful
which I have seen and they could disclosures. It leads everyone to the
hear that which I have heard and give heights of progress according to
up following stories and run towards their capacities. The righteous have
reality. The means of obtaining perfect always been in need of walking in
knowledge through which one can the light of the Holy Quran.
see God, the cleansing water which
removes all doubts, and the mirror Whenever Islam has been con-
through which one can behold that fronted with any other religion in
High Being, is the converse with consequence of some new condition
God which I have just mentioned. He of the age, the sharp and effective
whose soul seeks the truth should arise instrument that has immediately
and search for it. come to hand is the Holy Quran. In
The Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi the same way, whenever philosoph-
I say truly that if souls were in- ic thought has been given publicity
spired by true search and hearts felt “Alaysa Allaho be-Kafen Abdahoo” in opposition to it, the Holy Quran
true thirst, people would look for Is not God sufficient for His servant? has destroyed that poisonous plant
this way and would search for it. I and has so humiliated it as to pro-
The straight path and the principal
assure the seekers that Islam alone vide a mirror to its students which
means which is full of the light of cer-
gives the good news of this way, for shows up the true philosophy which
tainty and constant experience, and is
other people have since long sealed is contained in the Holy Quran
the perfect guide for our spiritual wel-
up the possibility of revelation. Be alone and nowhere else.
fare and our intellectual progress is the
sure that this seal is not set by God,
Holy Quran which is charged with the
but as man has deprived himself of In the modern age, when Chris-
settlement of all the religious contests
this favor, he seeks excuses for its tian missionaries started their pro-
of the world. Each and every word of
absence. As it is not possible that we paganda and made an attempt to
it consistently carries thousands of
should be able to see without eyes, draw away unintelligent and igno-
repeated confirmations and it contains
hear without ears, or speak without rant people from the Unity of God
a large quantity of the waters of life
a tongue, in the same way, it is not and to make them worship a humble
for us and comprises many rare and
possible that we should be able to creature and employed every kind
priceless jewels which are hidden in it
behold the countenance of the sweet of sophistry for dressing up their
and are being displayed every day. It
Beloved without the Holy Quran. I doubtful ideas and thus created
is an excellent touchstone whereby we
was young and now old, but I have a storm in India, it was the Holy
can distinguish between truth and false-
found no one who might have drunk Quran which repelled them so that
hood. It is the one bright lamp which
of this clear understanding without they are not now able to face a well-
shows the way of truth. Without doubt,
this holy fountain. informed person and their extensive
the hearts of those who have a relation-
apologetics have been folded up like
ship with the straight path are drawn
The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam, Ruhani a piece of paper.
Khazain Vl. 10, pp 442-443) to the Holy Quran. Gracious God has

so fashioned their hearts that they are Izala-e-Auham, Ruhani Khazain Vol 3 PP 381-382
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Editorial coincided with a 50% rise in re-
basis in the religion of Islam. In
ported anti-Muslim hate crimes.1
doing so, the Ahmadiyya Mus-
Does such violence serve your
lim Community defends Islam
A Letter to
purpose, or are you simply a
not just against your misinforma-
truth-teller?
tion, but also from the misguided
the Critics
If your cause is just and true,
ulema who pass off their own
join us in a public debate. If you
twisted beliefs as Islamic.
of Islam
are right, the people shall see it
Indeed this is the reason God
firsthand and join you in your en-
raised Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
mity toward Islam. If, however,
Dear Critics, of Qadian as the Reformer of
As-salamu alaikum. it is proven that your criticisms
this age. His Community, which
are based on lies or hate, then
Peace be upon you. practices and preaches the motto
we shall have accomplished our
of “love for all, hatred for none,”
purpose in defense of Islam.
With this issue, we actively promotes the true teach-
Although you should not
invite you to debate ings of Islam, and wishes you
hesitate to accept our invitation,
the criticisms you peace, no matter how you feel
you may take six full months to
levy against the peaceful religion about us.
decide, and we shall publish your
of Islam. We recognize you have strong
responses (or lack thereof) in our
We applaud your self-pro- feelings against Islam (or profess
Winter 2012 issue, God-willing.
fessed commitment to freedom to, for personal gain), but when
and equality – indeed we stand you inspire fervent praise from
To our readers, we hope you
for the same – but in attacking people like Anders Behring
shall consider our replies to the
Islam, we question your tactics. Breivik, the Norwegian terror-
critics with an open heart and
The religion of Islam stands for ist arrested for killing more than
mind. We hope that, at the very
truth, peace and justice, and is in 70 people in an effort to prevent
least, you will come to realize
need of revival, not destruction. a “Muslim takeover” (in par-
that the profit-driven, anti-Islam
In this issue, we have chosen ticular, Robert Spencer, Pamela
campaign of vilification and
10 of you – from a diverse group Geller and Geert Wilders), do
misinformation serves only to
of widely recognized politicians, you not see the ramifications of
spread hatred and violence, not
pundits, pastors, professors and your hate speech? The Southern
truth and understanding. May
authors – and respond to your Poverty Law Center writes that
God bless you and may peace be
criticisms of Islam. We expose the growth of an anti-Muslim
upon you.
them as either baseless, dishon- movement, which began in 2010
est, or criticisms of practices and was “almost entirely ginned The Muslim Sunrise
which, although present in Mus- up by political opportunists and Footnotes)
1 “Thirty New Activists Heading up the Radical Right,”
lim-majority countries, have no hard-line Islamophobes,” has
Splcenter.org. Last accessed May 28, 2012.
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Love, Affection,
Brotherhood and Peace
The world must come
to recognize its Creator
At the recent 9th Annual Peace leaders…upon observing that
Symposium organised by the hostilities between Iran and
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Israel were boiling over to a
Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba
an audience including Government very dangerous level, I sent
Ministers, Ambassadors of State, a letter to both Israel’s Prime
Members of both the House of Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, written to, but whatever their
Commons and the House of Lords, and Iran’s President, Mahmud reaction, an attempt has been
the Mayor of London and various Ahmedinejad, in which I urged made by me, as the Khalifa and
other dignitaries and guests from them to forsake all forms of spiritual leader of millions of
all walks of life joined together to haste and recklessness when Ahmadi Muslims worldwide, to
discuss the means of establishing making decisions, for the sake convey their feelings and emo-
international peace. In the keynote of mankind. I have also recently tions about the perilous state of
address Hadhrat Mirza Masroor written to President Barack the world. Let it be clear that I
Ahmadaba, Khalifatul Masih V, Obama and Canada’s Prime have not expressed these senti-
Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Minister, Stephen Harper, call- ments because of any personal
Muslim Community, warned that ing on both of them to fulfil fear, but instead, I am motivated
the perilous state of the world their roles and responsibili- out of a sincere love for human-
appears to be leading us to a ties towards the development ity. This love for humanity has
nuclear conflict in the shape of a of peace and harmony in the been developed and instilled in
Third World War. During the course world. I am also planning to all true Muslims by the teach-
of his address, His write and warn other Heads of ings of the Holy Prophet Mu-
Holiness stated: State and leaders in the near hammad (peace be upon him)
“One way in which I have future. who, as I have already men-
tried to promote peace is I do not know if my letters tioned, was sent as a means of
through a series of letters that will be given any value or weight mercy and compassion for all of
I have written to certain world by the various leaders I have mankind.”
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Khalifatul Masih V - Letter to Pope Benedict the XVI
The letter from Hadhrat Khali- rights of others or should act cruelly. Thus, the
actions of a minority of misguided Muslims
fatul Masih Vaba, Head of the
should not be used as a pretext to attack Islam
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and its Holy Founder(pbuh). Islam teaches us
to respect the Prophets of all religions and this
was delivered personally by the
is why it is essential for a Muslim to believe in
President of the Ahmadiyya
all of the Prophets who are mentioned in the
Muslim Jama’at Kababir, Mu- Holy Bible or in the Holy Qur’an, until and
including Jesus Christas. We are the humble
hammad Sharif Odeh, who met
servants of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw
the Pope as part of an official and so we are deeply grieved and saddened
by the attacks on our Holy Prophetsaw; but we
delegation from Israel con-
respond by continuing to present his noble
sisting of renowned religious qualities to the world and to disclose even
more of the beautiful teachings of the Holy
scholars of various faiths. A
Qur’an.
copy of the Holy Qur’an with
If a person does not follow a particular
translation was also gifted to teaching properly whilst claiming to subscribe
to it, then it is he who is in error, not the
the Pope.
teaching. The meaning of the word ‘Islam’
itself means peace, love and security. There els of tolerance. There is a need to stand in
To His Holiness Pope Benedict the XVI, should be no compulsion in matters of faith is defence of the respect and reverence of each
a clear injunction of the Qur’an. From cover other’s Prophet. The world is passing through
It is my prayer, that may Allah the Al- to cover, the Holy Qur’an teaches love, af- restlessness and unease and this requires that
mighty bestow His Grace and Blessings fection, peace, reconciliation and the spirit of by creating an atmosphere of love and affec-
upon you. sacrifice. The Holy Qur’an states repeatedly tion, we remove this anxiety and fear, that we
As Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya that one who does not adopt righteousness is convey a message of love and peace to those
Muslim Community, I convey to His Holiness far removed from Allah, and therefore, is far around; that we learn to live with ever greater
the Pope the message of the Holy Qur’an: Say, removed from the teachings of Islam. Hence, harmony and in a way better than before; and
‘O people of the book! Come to a word equal if anybody portrays Islam as an extreme that we recognise thevalues of humanity.
between us and you – that we worship none and violent religion filled with teachings of Today, small-scale wars are erupting in the
but Allah, and that we associate no partner bloodshed, then such a portrayal has no link world, while in other places, the superpowers
with Him, and that some of us take not others with the real Islam. are claiming to try and bring about peace. It
for lords beside Allah.’ The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is no longer a secret that on the surface we
Islam, nowadays, is under the glare of the practises only the true Islam and works are told one thing, but behind the scenes their
world, and is frequently targeted with vile purely to please God Almighty. If any Church real priorities and policies are secretly being
allegations. However, those raising these alle- or other place of worship stands in need of fulfilled. Can peace in the world be established
gations do so without studying any of Islam’s protection, they will find us standing shoul- in such circumstances is the question. It is
real teachings. Unfortunately, certain Islamic der to shoulder with them. If any message with regret that if we now observe the current
organisations due only to their vested interests resonates from our mosques it will only be circumstances of the world closely, we find
have portrayed Islam in a totally wrong light. that of Allah is Great and that we bear witness that the foundation for another world war has
As a result, distrust has increased in the hearts that there is none worthy of worship except already been laid. If after the Second World
of the people of Western and non-Muslim Him and Muhammadsaw is the Messenger War a path of equity leading to justice was fol-
countries towards Muslims, to the extent of Allah. lowed, we would not witness the current state
that even otherwise extremely well-educated A factor playing a major role in destroy- of the world, whereby it has again become en-
people make baseless allegations against the ing the peace of the world is that some gulfed in the flames of war. As a consequence
Founder of Islam, the Holy Prophet Muham- people perceive that as they are intelligent, of so many countries having nuclear weapons,
madsaw. well-educated and liberated, they are free to grudges and enmities are increasing and the
The purpose of every religion has been to ridicule and mock founders of religions. To world sits on the precipice of destruction. If
bring man closer to God and establish human maintain peace in society it is necessary for these weapons of mass destruction explode,
values. Never has the founder of any religion one to eliminate all sentiments of hostility many future generations will never forgive
taught that his followers should usurp the from one’s heart and to increase one’s lev- us for having inflicted permanent disabilities
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upon them. There is still time for the world to a wonderful example of justice. I frequently brotherhood to be created. It is my prayer
pay attention to the rights of the Creator and remind the world that these excessive enmi- that we all understand our responsibilities
of His Creatures. ties towards others are completely usurping and play our role in establishing peace and
I believe that now, rather than focusing on human values and so are leading the world love, and for the recognition of our Creator
the progress of the world, it is more impor- towards obliteration. in the world. We ourselves have prayer, and
tant, indeed it is essential, that we urgently As you have an influential voice in the we constantly beseech Allah that may this
increase our efforts to save the world from world, I urge you to also inform the wider destruction of the world be avoided. I pray
this destruction. There is an urgent need for world that by placing obstacles in the way of that we are saved from the destruction that
mankind to recognise its Creator as this is the natural balance established by God, they awaits us.
the only guarantor for the survival of human- are moving rapidly towards annihilation. This
ity; otherwise, the world is rapidly moving message needs to be conveyed further and
Mirza Masroor Ahmad
towards self-destruction. If today man really wider than ever before and with much greater
Khalifatul Masih V
wants to be successful in establishing peace, prominence.
Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
then instead of finding fault with others, he All the religions of the world are in need
Community International
should try to control the Satan within. By re- of religious harmony and all the people of
moving his own evils, a person should present the world need a spirit of love, affection and
Khalifatul Masih V - His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy
Dear Mr. President, Unfortunately, we can only see a small
minority of Muslims continue to present an
In view of rapidly changing circumstances entirely distorted picture of Islam and act on
in the world, I must send you this letter be- their beliefs. The love I have for the Holy
cause as President of the French Republic, Prophet Muhammadsaw, who was a Mercy
you have the power to make decisions that for all mankind, compels me to tell you that
will affect not only your nation, but the you should not believe that their actions are
world as a whole. In my opinion, the world’s the true Islam and that you keep using their
governments should be extremely concerned misguided acts as a pretext to undermine the
about the current state of things in the world. feelings of the majority of peaceful Muslims.
Injustices and hostilities among nations are Recently, a person without pity or heart shot
about to switch to a global conflict. of French soldiers in the South of France for
The last century witnessed two world tions of children born with severe physical no reason; few days later, he entered a school
wars. After WWI, the League of Nations was and genetic defects. We know that in Japan, and killed three innocent Jewish children
created, but the demands of justice were not the only country to experience the devastat- and their teachers. We observe such cruelty
so far honored and, consequently, this led to ing destruction of nuclear war, though seven regularly in Islamic countries, so much so
World War II, leading ultimately to the use decades have passed, the effects of atomic that all these acts give the opponents of Is-
of atomic bombs. Subsequently, the United bombs continue to occur in newborns. lam as well fuel their hatred to express that
Nations was created for the protection of So I humbly ask you to do everything you can a base from which to pursue their objectives
human rights and to maintain peace on earth. to extinguish the enmity and mistrust that persists on a large scale.
However, if the means to avoid war have been between the Muslim and non-Muslim world. As a Muslim, I want it absolutely clear that
considered, the fact remains that today we Among European countries, there are those Islam does not allow cruelty or oppression
observe that the foundations for World War who misinterpret the teachings and traditions in any form. The Holy Qur’an says that the
III has already been laid. Many nations, large of Islam and have imposed certain restrictions killing of an innocent person is tantamount
and small, now have atomic bombs. What is based on their fears and misunderstanding. Some to killing all mankind. This is an injunction
worrying is the fact that some of the nuclear other countries may follow suit. The Muslim which is absolute and without exception. The
powers of the least important are irresponsible extremists’ animosity against the West would be Qur’an also declares that, even if a country
and ignorant compared to the devastating further inflamed by any inappropriate action by or people vow of enmity towards you, this
consequences of these weapons. In the event the Western countries leading to even more re- should not prevent you from acting in a totally
that nuclear weapons are used, it is not at all ligious intolerance and discord. Islam, however, fair and equitable to them. Animosities and
inconceivable that what occurs immediately is a peaceful religion that teaches us not to use rivalries must not lead you to take revenge
after is horrific and that day is apocalyptic in evil to fight evil. We, the Ahmadiyya Muslim or to act disproportionately. If you want the
nature. The weapons available today are so Community, follow this principle, we believe in conflicts are resolved in the best way, try to
destructive they could lead to several genera- finding peaceful solutions to all problems. search it for amicable solutions.
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I understand that many Western countries The humble petition that I make to you, contrary, our future generations will suffer
have generously allowed the inhabitants of as well as all world leaders, is that instead the horrible consequences of our actions
poor countries and underdeveloped to settle of using force to suppress other nations, and our children worldwide are born with
on their respective territories, among whom have recourse to diplomacy, dialogue and deformities. I pray that God Almighty will
are Muslims. It is a fact that many Muslims wisdom . The major world powers, including help you, and all other world leaders, to
live in your country and are citizens. They are France, must play their role is to establish understand this message.
mostly law-abiding and sincere. Indeed, Islam peace. They should not use the actions of Please accept, Mr. President, the assur-
clearly states that the love for his country is an small countries as a pretext to disturb the ance of my best wishes and my most sincere
integral part of faith. The Ahmadiyya Muslim harmony of the world. Also, do I ask you prayers.
Community is on this principle, and does ev- once again you try to do everything in your
erything to promote this message throughout power to prevent the powers large or small
the world. This is the message I send to you to trigger World War III. There should be
also, that if the authentic teaching of Islam no doubt in our minds that if we fail in this Mirza Masroor Ahmad
has spread in all directions, requirements that task, the effects and implications of such a Khalifatul Masih V
make love for the nation and peace and will be war will not be limited only to poor countries Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
honored at national and International. in Asia, Europe and the Americas, on the Community International
Khalifatul Masih V - Letter to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
will come to be counted amongst those who This is because undoubtedly, such a war will
Dear Prime Minister, hearken to God’s Call, and who successfully involve atomic warfare.
find the right path; that path which is in accor- Hence, it is my request to you that instead
I recently sent a letter to His Excellency dance with the Guidance of God the Supreme, of leading the world into the grip of a World
Simon Peres, President of Israel, regarding the the Master of the heavens and the earth. War, make maximum efforts to save the world
perilous state of affairs emerging in the world. We hear reports in the news nowadays from a global catastrophe. Instead of resolving
In light of the rapidly changing circumstances, that you are preparing to attack Iran. Yet disputes with force, you should try to resolve
I felt it was essential for me to convey my the horrific outcome of a World War is right them through dialogue, so that we can gift our
message to you also, as you are the Head of before you. In the last World War, whilst mil- future generations with a bright future rather
the Government of your country. lions of other people were killed, the lives of than ‘gift’ them with disability and defects.
The history of your nation is closely I shall try to elucidate my views based
linked with prophethood and Divine revela- on the following passages from your teach-
tion. Indeed, the Prophets of the Children of ings, the first extract being from the Zabur:
Israel made very clear prophecies regarding ‘Do not fret because of evil-doers. Do
your nation’s future. As a result of disobe- not envy those who do wrong. For they
dience to the teachings of the Prophets and shall soon be cut down like the grass, and
negligence towards their prophecies, the wither like the green herb. Trust in God,
Children of Israel had to suffer difficulties and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy
and tribulations. If the leaders of your na- safe pasture. Also delight yourself in God,
tion had remained firm in obedience to the and he will give you the desires of your
Prophets, they could have been saved from heart. Commit your way to God. Trust
enduring various misfortunes and adversi- also in him, and he will do this: He will
ties. Thus, it is your duty, perhaps even more make your righteousness go forth as the
so than others, to pay heed to the prophecies hundreds of thousands of Jewish persons were dawn, and your justice as the noon day sun.
and injunctions of the Prophets. also wasted. As the Prime Minister, it is your Rest in God, and wait patiently for him. Do
I address you as the Khalifa of that Prom- duty to protect the life of your nation. The not fret because of him who prospers in his
ised Messiah and Imam Mahdi (peace be upon current circumstances of the world indicate way, because of the man who makes wicked
him), who was sent as the servant of the Holy that a World War will not be fought between plots happen. Cease from anger, and forsake
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of only two countries, rather blocs will come into wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.
Allah be upon him); and the Holy Prophet formation. The threat of a World War breaking For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who
(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) out is a very serious one. The life of Muslims, wait for God shall inherit the land. For yet a
was sent as the Mercy for All Mankind amongst Christians and Jews are all at peril from it. If little while, and the wicked will be no more.
the brethren of the Children of Israel in the such a war occurs, it will result in a chain reac- Yes, though you look for his place, he is not
semblance of Moses (peace be upon him) tion of human destruction. The effects of this there. But the humble shall inherit the land,
(Deuteronomy, 18:18). Hence, it is my duty to catastrophe will be felt by future generations, and shall delight themselves in the abundance
remind you of God’s Message. I hope that you who will either be born disabled, or crippled. of peace.’ (Zabur, 37:1-11)
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