“Tajdid-e-Deen’ is that passion for the reformation of faith which descends upon such a heart that forges a state of communion with Allah. Then, sooner or later, this yearning of communion seeps into others. Those who are gifted with the status of a Mujaddid do not just trade in lifeless bones. Rather, they become the deputies of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) and indeed his spiritual successors (Khalifa). They inherit all the blessings that are granted to Prophets and Apostles. Their speech is effortless and spontaneous emanating from the inner core of the heart. Their speech is supplemented with noble deeds and personal experiences and is not the mere expression of theoretical knowledge. The revelation of Allah illumines their hearts. In all times of distress they receive guidance from the Holy Spirit. Their speech and conduct is not influenced by any worldly concern because they have been wholly purified and drawn towards Allah”. - See FATH-E-ISLAM: Victory of Islam, p.06, Qadian, India: Islam Int’l Publications, (2003).
Believers and the Mujaddid
'You
would have been more justified to be surprised if Allah, Who is the Defender of
the religion of Islam, Who has given His Word that He will always preserve the
teachings of the Qur’an, were to remain mute at the critical juncture. It would
have been a cause of utter surprise if Allah, Who promised never to allow this
religion (of Islam) to lose its luster and freshness, Who, even after casting a
glance at the overt and covert deterioration of the Muslims were to remain
silent. It would have been shocking, if He had failed to honor those firm
promises made in His Holy Book (The Holy Qur’an). I repeat that if there was
any cause for wonderment, it would have been, if the unequivocal prophecy of
the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) which stated that Allah would continue to raise
at the beginning of very century a Mujaddid for the rejuvenation of His faith,
went unfulfilled.' [Victory of Islam, p.05, Qadian: Islam Int’l Publications,
(2003)]
'Today,
Islam is likened unto a light that has been caged in a chest or to a sweet
fountain that has been concealed by twigs and leaves. That is why Islam is in
decline and its beautiful face is shrouded from the world. Its enchanting
silhouette cannot be seen. It was vital for the Muslims to liberate Islam from
this confine at all costs. Not to speak of financial sacrifices alone, if so
needed, they should have shed their blood like the pouring of water. But they
failed to do that. They are still engrossed in their ignorance,
saying: ‘Are the previous books not sufficient?’ They are
oblivious that to combat new intrigues, fresh techniques have to be
devised.
At
the onset of every spiritual gloom, Prophets, Messengers and Mujaddidin have
been coming to the world. At the time of their advent, were the previous books
not already present? Brothers! It is therefore essential that at the spread of
darkness, a heavenly light must descend from heavens.' [Victory of Islam, p.33, Qadian: Islam Int’l Publications,
(2003)].