Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya-Parts1-2

Part two
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who has never uttered a lie of any kind up to now start lying about
God? (Surah Yunus, Part 11)*
Undoubtedly, the lives of the Prophets are so transparent and
their righteousness is so evident that, leaving everything else aside,
if we only studied their lives, it would suffice to reveal their truth.
For instance, if a reasonable and honest person were to ignore all
the proofs and arguments that will be written in this book for
establishing the truth of Hadrat Khatamul-Anbiya’ [the Seal of
the Prophets], may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and
were to concentrate solely on the events of his life, his heart would
certainly be filled with the conviction that he is true in his claim
of prophethood. He could not conclude otherwise, for the events
[of the Holy Prophet’s sa life] are so redolent of truth and purity
that the hearts of the seekers after truth are irresistibly drawn
towards them. Just think how, to his last breath, the Holy Prophet
steadfastly and unwaveringly held on to his claim of Prophethood
in the face of countless perils and so many enemies, detractors and
threateners. The persecution and hardship he endured for years
seemed to preclude all possibility of success, and were increasing
day by day. His patient response to them clearly rules out any plans
for material gain. On the contrary, the very moment he made his
claim to Prophethood, he lost even the little support he already
had. With a single announcement, he made innumerable enemies
and brought upon himself countless tribulations. He was forced
into exile, pursued by bloodthirsty enemies, his home and property
were destroyed, and repeated attempts were made to poison
him. Those who were once his well-wishers turned against him,
* Surah Yunus, 10:17 [Publishers]