Concerning the questions of Manakji Limji Hataria
MIRZA ABUL-FADL
236.
He asked,
"In the religions of the Hindus and Zoroastrians,
no one who wishes to convert to their faith is allowed to do so, nor will they accept that person.
[Disputable. Except in the context of the inner circles of the faithful, same as othe faiths. Traitors and spies are never welcome, in any religion, and sincerely faithful persons are always accepted, provided they adhere to the expectations of joining. Some ethnic groups often reject outsiders.]
237.
In the religion of Jesus,
whosoever is inclined to do so may enter its ranks, and will be welcomed.
238.
They do not, however, insist on or compel conversion.
239.
In the religions of Muhammad and Moses, they demand conversion and consider it a duty.
240.
Moreover, if persons do not convert then they become their enemy and consider it permissible to usurp their wealth and family members.
241.
Which is acceptable to the Eternal Truth?"
242.
Human beings are all siblings, and the requirements of love among siblings are many.
243.
Among them are that whatever persons desire for themselves,
they must desire this for their brothers and sisters, as well.
244.
Therefore, if any persons attain a manifest and hidden bounty, or a heavenly repast,
they must with perfect love and kindliness make their friends aware of it.
245.
Should the latter advance toward it, then the object is obtained.
246.
Otherwise, they must allow those friends to do as they please,
without any harrassment, or even a word that might cause sorrow.
247.
This is the truth, and after the truth nothing exists save what should be avoided.
248.
That peerless gentleman—may God bless him with success—
wrote that the Hindus and Zoroastrians do not allow others to enter into their religions.
249.
This is contrary to the purpose of sending Messengers, and to what is in their Books.
250.
For every Person who hath appeared from God hath been charged with guiding the servants and organizing their affairs.
251.
How could it be that they would keep seekers from attaining the object of their quest?
252.
The fire temples of the world bear eloquent testimony that in their own time they called out with a purifying flame to all who dwelt on earth, inviting them to worship the Pure Lord.
253.
He also expressed the view that in the Christian religion those who wish to join are welcomed,
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yet members of this faith do not insist obstinately.
254.
This statement is in error,
for they have in the past insisted quite strenuously, and continue to do so.
255.
Their church administration expends nearly 30 million per year upon mission work,
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their missionaries have spread throughout the world,
and these are engaged with the utmost effort in proselytizing for the Christian religion.
256.
Thus it is that they have encompassed the entire world.
257.
How many are the schools and churches they have constructed for the sake of teaching knowledge to children!
258.
Yet their hidden objective was for the children both to gain an education
and to hear in their childhood the gospel of the holy Christ,
259.
so that upon the mirrors of their being, which had not yet been sullied by dust,
might be imprinted that which they intended.
260.
No religion can be compared to theirs in insistence,
given the manner in which they have spread the church of Christ.
261.
That which today constituteth the truth, and is acceptable before the Throne,
is what was mentioned above.
262.
Human beings have come into the world to improve it,
and must for the sake of the divine Countenance arise to serve their siblings.
263.
Should any accept, they must be overjoyed that their brethren have attained to an eternal bounty.
264.
Otherwise, they must pray to the Eternal Truth, asking Him to guide them,
without allowing the other side to feel any hatred or dislike on their part.
265.
Authority is in the hand of God;
266.
He doeth as He pleaseth and commandeth what He desireth,
and He is the Mighty, the All-Praised.
267.
I beseech the Eternal Truth
that we be empowered to unreservedly recognize the true Physician and to discover Him,
268.
and, after He is acknowledged and His mission affirmed,
that no harm should be allowed to come to Him as result of the false suppositions
and delusions of the people of the world.
269.
It may be that the Physician, who has his hand upon the pulse of the world,
might at times amputate an infected limb,
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to prevent the infection from spreading to the other organs.
270.
This is the very essence of compassion and mercy,
and no one hath the right to object, for He is the Knowing, the All-Seeing.
Tablet to Mirza Abu'l-Fadl CHAPTER TEN
Divisions 271-295
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