Intro
In 1880, MGA published “Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya V-1+2″ via the Safir-e-Hind Press in Amritsar. Even in 1882, MGA had “Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya V-3″ also published Safir-e-Hind Press in Amritsar. MGA alleged that the manager of the Safir-e-Hind Press faced some unexpected crises and difficulties and due to these difficulties the press remained closed for a long time. MGA even confessed that the manager of this press was a Christian Priest (see page 255-256). There also seems to have been a newspaper, the “Safar-e-Hind”, which was published from the same press.
Ahmadiyya sources allege that in 1886 there was another announcement (it is posted in the below) published from the “Safar-e-Hind” press (only in the older edition, the new edition says Ripon Press), however, this seems to be a fabrication, it is in terms of MGA’s and his promise of 300 arguments in Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya and a specific amount of juz and pages.
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It seems that the 1967 edition alleged that this was published at the “Safar-e-Hind” press, but the 2019 edition indicated the Ripon Press.
ishtaharat-v1-2019.pdf (alislam.org), see page 36
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TRANSLATION OF THE VERNACULAR NOTICE ON REVERSE
Being inspired and commanded by God, I have undertaken the compilation of a book named
“Burahin-e-Ahmadia.” With the object of reforming and reviewing the religion, and have offered a reward of Rs 10,000 to any one who would prove the arguments brought forward therein to be false. My object in this book is to show that only true and the only revealed religion by means of which one might know God to be free from blemish, and obtain a strong conviction as to the perfection of His attributes Is the religion of Islam, in which the blessings of truth shine forth like the sun, and the impress of veracity is as vividly bright as the day light. All other religions are so palpably and manifestly false that neither their principles can stand the test of reasoning nor their followers experience least spiritual edification. On the contrary those religion, so obscure the mind and divest it of discernment that signs of future misery among the followers become apparent even in this world.
That the Muhammadan religion is the only true religion has been shown in this book in two ways (1st), By means of 300 very strong and sound arguments based on mental reasoning (their cogency and sublimity being inferred from the fact that a reward of Rs. 10,000 has been offered by me to anyone refuting them, and from my further readiness to have this offer registered for the satisfaction of anyone who might ask for it); (2) From these Divine signs which are essential for the complete and satisfactory proof of a true religion – With a view
to establish that Muhammadan religion is the only true religion in the world, I have adduced under this latter head 3 kinds of evidences (1) The miracles performed by the Prophet during his lifetime either by deeds or words which were witnessed by people of other, persuasions and are inserted in this book in a chronological order (based on the best kind of evidences);
(2), The marks which are inseparably adherent in the Al-Quran itself, and are perpetual and everlasting, the nature of which has been fully expounded for facility of comprehension (3), The signs which by way of inheritances devolve on any believer in the Book of God and the follower of the true Prophet. As an illustration of this, I, the humble creature of God, by His help have clearly evinced myself to be possessed of such virtues by the achieving of many unusual and supernatural deeds by foretelling future events and secrets, and by obtaining from God the objects of my prayers to all of which many persons of different persuasions like the Aryas, & c., have been eye-witness (A full description of these will be found in the said book.)
I am also inspired that I am the Reformer of my time, and that as regards spiritual excellence, my virtues bear very close similarity and strict analogy to those of Jesus Christ, and in the same way as the distinguished chief of Prophets were assigned a higher rank than that of other Prophets. I also by virtue of being a follower of the August Person. (the benefactor of mankind, the best of the messengers of God) am favored with a higher rank than, that assigned to many of the Saints and Holy Personages preceding me. To follow my footsteps will be a blessing and the means of salvation whereas any antagonism to me will result in estrangement and disappointment, All these evidences will be found by perusal of the book which will consist of nearly 4800 pages of which about 592 pages have been published. I am always ready to satisfy and convince any seeker of truth. “All this is a Grace of God He gives it to whomsoever. He likes and there is no bragging in this.” Peace be to all the
followers of righteousness!”
If after the publication of this notice any one does not take the trouble of becoming earnest enquirer after the truth and does not come forward with an unbiased mind, to seek it then my
challenging (discussion) with him ends here and he shall be answerable to God.
Now I conclude this notice with the following prayer, Oh Gracious God! Guide the pliable hearts of all the nations, so that they may have faith on Thy chosen Prophet (Muhammad) and on Thy Holy Al-Quran, and that they may follow the commandments contained therein, so that they may thus be benefited by the peace and the true happiness which are especially enjoyed by the true Muslims in both the worlds, and may obtain absolution and eternal life which is not only procurable in the next world, but is also enjoyed by the truthful and honest people even in this world. Especially the English nation who have not as yet availed themselves of the sunshine of truth, and whose civilized, prudent and merciful empire has, by obliging us by numerous acts of kindness and friendly, treatment, exceedingly encouraged us to try our utmost for their welfare, so that their fair faces may shine with heavenly effulgence in the next We beseech God for their well being in this world and the next. Oh God! Guide them and help them with Thy grace, and instill in their minds the love for Thy religion, and attract them with Thy power, so that they may have faith on Thy Book and Prophet, and embrace Thy religion in groups Amen!
Amen!
“Praise be to God the supporter of creation”
(Sd) MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD
Chief of Qadian, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, India.
Ripon Press, Lahore, Punjab
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Links and Related Essay’s
Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya (Parts I & II) (alislam.org)
Click to access Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya-Parts1-2.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amritsar
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