Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya-Parts1-2

Part two
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one by one and provide rational proofs in support of his own
views. If such a one does come forward, his writing will help to
open the eyes of many and expose the Brahmu Samajists’ unwarranted
reliance on reason. In short, I firmly believe that the full
impact and true worth of my book will only be known when a
follower of some other scripture takes it upon himself to prove
the truth of his scripture or, like a contemporary freethinker, gives
arguments in support of his self-invented doctrines. Indeed, it is
only through comparison that a thing can be truly valued. The
beauty and tenderness of a flower, for instance, is all the more
alluring when it stands beside the thorns.
If there were no ugly and dark face for comparison,
How could anyone appreciate the beauty of the beloved?
If a battle had not been joined against an enemy,
How would the skills of a daring swordsman be known?
Light would not be recognized if there was no darkness;
Perfect wisdom would go unnoticed in the absence of
ignorance.
The argument of the truthful becomes clearer after it is
countered and criticized;
Absurd excuses only prove that the critic is belabouring
his point.