Musleh Maud: The Prophecy and The Man

Yesterday was 20 February, a day which is commemorated as the day of the prophecy of Musleh Maud in the Jama'at. In this prophecy, the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) foretold the birth of a son of his who would be pious and righteous and would have many other qualities. Last Friday sermon was about signs given to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) by God. As today is the closest Friday to 20 February, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih deemed it appropriate to give a discourse on the prophecy of 20 February, which was called a magnificent sign by the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). He told his detractors that although they objected, such a sign was above and beyond human power. Not only did it foretell the birth of a son but also stated that he would have a long life. If this prophecy is seen with deep and fair insight, there remains no doubt in it being a Divine sign. If however, the detractors had any doubts, then the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) challenged them to present a prophecy of their own with similar signs!

He said: 'Here it should be observed most clearly that this is not just a prophecy but is also a magnificent heavenly sign.' And just as the purpose of his advent was to prove the truth of Islam and to establish the greatness of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) did not attribute this prophecy to his own truth, but said: 'Allah the Exalted has manifested this sign to demonstrate the truthfulness and greatness of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). This sign is in fact hundreds of times superior and more potent and majestic and glorious than the sign of bringing a dead person back to life. Bringing a dead person back to life only entails calling a spirit back for a short while'. Huzoor said just as it is written about Hazrat Isa (on whom be peace) and some other Prophets in the Bible, although questions have been raised about this. Also, what benefit would a dead soul's return give to the world, whereas here, the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) says: 'With the grace and favour of Allah the Exalted and the blessings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) the Noble God has accepted the prayer of this humble one and has promised to send a blessed soul whose apparent and hidden blessings will spread all over the earth.'

He said: 'O people! I am nothing. Whoever attacks me in fact attacks my Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) but he should remember that he cannot throw dust at the sun. In fact the dust would fall on his own head, on his eyes and on his mouth and will disgrace him. And the splendour of our Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) will not diminish. In fact, God Almighty will manifest his splendour all the more. Can you stop the sun from rising near the hour of Fajr? Similarly, you cannot harm the sun of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and his truthfulness. May God Almighty remove your malice and rancour!'

As we know, in accordance with the prophecy, the Promised son was born in January 1889 and went on to accomplish great achievements which will be remembered till the end of time. Before citing the tremendous triumphs of Hazrat Musleh Maud (may Allah be pleased with him) Huzoor read out the glorious words of the prophecy:

'February 20, 1886 God, the Merciful and Noble, the Magnificent and High, Who has power to do all that He wills (glory be to Him and exalted be His name) addressed me in a revelation and said:

[Urdu] I confer upon you a Sign of My mercy according to what you begged of me. So I have heard your entreaties and have honoured your prayers with My acceptance through My mercy and made your journey a source of blessings for you. Therefore, a Sign of power, mercy, nearness is bestowed on you, a Sign of grace and beneficence is awarded to you and you