Page 62 - Slanders on Muslims in History

60 SLANDERS ON MUSLIMS IN HISTORY

used, in their own eyes, to discredit him and to portray him as
insincere in his faith.
Another example is mentioned in a letter written by
Bediuzzaman. According to illogical and unwise false rumors
disseminated among the people, at his house he held all-night
parties that were attended by prostitutes and other people of
low morals. Bediuzzaman's reply to this unfounded allegation
is clear:
“In reality my door was locked from the inside as well the
outside in the night, and a guard was stationed for the
night at my door by the order of that man [who slanders
me].”

Such ugly slanderous accusations of illicit relations and
drunkenness came to nothing, and Bediuzzaman continued to
serve his faith. As revealed in the Qur’an, such conspiracies
and schemes cannot harm Muslims, and, in the end, Muslims
will win:

. . . But then, when a warner did come to them, it only
increased their aversion, shown by their arrogance in
the land and evil plotting. But evil plotting envelops only
those who do it. Do they expect anything but the pattern
of previous peoples? You will not find any changing in
the pattern of Allah. You will not find any alteration in the
pattern of Allah. (Surah Fatir, 42-43)

Bediuzzaman’s Attitude toward Slander
Bediuzzaman faced the slanders and conspiracies
directed against him in the same way as the messengers and
their followers did: He remained patient and faithful, and his