Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya-Parts1-2

Part two
It is not without reason and special significance that I remind
people to be courteous and cautious in the use of their words. I
can call to mind many who consider it a great virtue to disparage
Prophets and Messengers. The kind of language they use against
them only serves to expose the baseness of their own nature. I
have studied the matter in depth and have discovered two reasons
for such behaviour. It is either because they are incapable of sane
and rational discourse, or because they are simply confounded by
the arguments and objections of a man of truth and find refuge
in turning intellectual debate into one of mockery and ridicule.
Having failed in other ways, they seek to establish their reputation
among their ilk in this manner. And having set themselves
up as the leaders and teachers of their people, they try to hold
on to this role by exhibiting greater prejudice and obduracy than
their followers. To be honest, they are not wholly to be blame
for this, as they are sunk deep in ignorance and prejudice. They
neither fear God nor care about faith, truth and rectitude, and
it is only the rotten world for which they lust. Abuse and slander
is all that can be expected from them, insomuch as they are
indifferent to God and are without shame or modesty, and are
bent upon denying the truth under any circumstances. They can
hardly speak or write anything else. Apart from those who are
bereft of civility and the spirit of enquiry, ☆ thousands among the
☆ The average christian is also not immune from this criticism. In addition
to the personal grudge these people harbour against Hadrat
Khatamul-Anbiya’ [the Seal of the Prophets], may peace and blessings
of Allah be upon him, they also do not revere any of the Prophets,
apart from Hadrat Masih [Jesus], may peace be on him, the way they
ought to be revered. From the very moment a person is baptized and
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