In these two short anecdotes, it is likely that the ladies who spoke to Hazrat Inayat Khan were theosophists, or at least acquainted with theosophy, which incorporates reincarnation, the existence of highly evolved ‘Masters’ and the anticipated coming of a World Messenger in its belief structure.

After hearing a lecture on ‘The Sufi Message,’ a lady came and said she enjoyed the lecture, and asked, “What have you to say about the coming of the World Messenger?”

Murshid replied, “The World Message is here, but I do not know where the Messenger has gone.”

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A lady came after ‘The Message’ was given, very much impressed by it, and thought that certainly, if ever a Master came, he would speak something in this manner, and she came to shake hands with Murshid, and said, “I am sure next time you will come here on earth as a Master.”

“Thank you, I am highly honoured,” said Murshid.