Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya-Parts1-2

Part two
assumed that the affluent among them would appreciate its worth
and lend their wholehearted support in overcoming the difficulties
in its publication. Such has been my disappointment, however,
that I am lost for words to describe it. !!
[Allah alone can be depended upon for help. And Allah is the
Best and Most Abiding!!]
Some people, far from helping me, have caused me a great deal
of trouble and anxiety. I sent 150 copies of Part I to some affluent
Muslims, hoping that they would readily buy it and send advance
payment for the whole book, which is not a great amount. Thus,
this religious objective would be easily accomplished and countless
people would benefit from it. Therefore, I wrote almost a hundred
and fifty letters apprising them of the situation, but, with
the exception of two or three generous souls, no one bothered to
reply or return the books. The money spent on post is certainly
lost; but if the books are not returned, it will seriously imperil the
whole endeavour. It is a pity that, instead of help and cooperation,
I have received injury at the hands of my brethren. If this is how
they intend to defend Islam, then all efforts to serve the Faith are
doomed. I most humbly request these gentlemen that if they do
not wish to make advance payment for the books, they should at
least post them back to me. I will consider this a great favour and
kindness on their part; otherwise, the first part will have to be
re-printed at considerable expense. These are not copies of some
newspaper whose loss would make no difference. Each part of the
book is indispensable, without which the whole remains incomplete.
Dear brothers! I urge you, in the name of God, to do away
with apathy and heedlessness and stay away from such indifference
in matters of faith. Try to appreciate my difficulty: if I do
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