Message of Peace - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

26MESSAGE OF PEACEIf the Hindus genuinely desire to effect a compromise withus, then they should also write it as a declaration and sign it;its subject matter being as follows:We believe in the divine message and Prophethood of HadratMuhammad Mustafa Rasulullah [the chosen one, theMessenger of Allah] may peace and blessings of Allah be uponhim, and deem him to be a true Prophet and Messenger. Fromnow on we will remember him with reverence and respect asbefits a believer. If this is not adhered to, a large fine of not lessthan three hundred thousand rupees will be paid to leader ofthe Ahmadiyyah Jama‘at.It should be remembered that at present, the AhmadiyyahJama‘at numbers not less than four hundred thousand 15 .Hence, the collection of three hundred thousand rupeesshould not be considered too great a task for such an importantcause. The majority of people who are outside the fold ofour Jama‘at are disunited in their views and are diverse in theirnature. They do not follow a leader, obedience to whom theywould consider incumbent. This is why I cannot undertakeanything on their behalf; as yet they consider me to be a kafir[imposter] and dajjal [Antichrist]. But I trust that when theHindus enter into an agreement with me, they 16 will also notbe so daring as to abuse the Book and the Rishis of such acivilized people and thereby invite the abuse of the HolyProphet (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) inretaliation. Such abuses will then be rightly blamed on thosewho act irresponsibly. As such action is contrary to modest15. This number represents the membership as of the writing ofthis book in 1908. [Publisher]16. The other Muslims [Publisher]