The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 167
Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama'at, and Instructions 167 of real diamonds, gold and silver can be easily ascer- tained. All these coins and jewels bear the royal mark, that is to say, I have heavenly testimonies which no one else has. I have been told that of all the faiths, Is- lam is the only true faith; and that of all guidance, the guidance contained in the Qur'an alone is true in every respect and is free from human interpolation. I have been made to understand that of all the Messen- gersas, the one who has brought the most perfect holy and wise teaching and who practically demonstrated human excellences at the highest level is our lord and master Muhammad, the Chosen Onesa. I have been informed through pure and sacred revelation vouch- safed to me by God Almighty that I am the Promised Messiah and the Promised Mahdi sent by Him, and that I am the Hakam [Arbiter] of the internal and ex- ternal differences. The Holy Prophetsa has honoured me by bestowing upon me the names of Messiah and Mahdī. God has also called me by the same names in His direct word. What is more, the condition of the world in the present age also demanded that these should be my names. These are thus the three wit- nesses to these names of mine. I call to witness my God, Who is the Master of heaven and earth, that I am from Him and He bears witness to me through His signs. If anyone can compete with me in the matter of heavenly signs, then I am false. If anyone can prove himself my equal in the matter of the acceptance of prayers, then I am false. If anyone can prove himself my equal in expounding the verities and the fine