The Holy Prophet — Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah
Introduction
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS) articulates the supreme station and incomparable spiritual grandeur of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, demonstrating that all spiritual light, prophethood, and communion with God in this age flow exclusively through complete devotion to him.
Book Series: Selections from the Writings of the Promised Messiah Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS) Compiler: Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV (RH) Section: Prophethood & Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Navigation: Previous: « God’s Treatment of People Loyal to Him | Book Series Archive | Next: The Holy Quran »
Excerpt 11
The sublime light which was bestowed on man, i.e., the most perfect among them, was not shared by angels nor by stars; nor was it in the moon, nor in the sun, or in the oceans and the rivers. It was not to be found in rubies or emeralds, nor in sapphires, nor in pearls: It was not in any earthly or heavenly object.
It was possessed only by the perfect man, manifested in the most consummate way in the person of our lord and master, Muhammad, the chosen one, the chief of all the prophets, leader of those who live (in the sight of Allah). So, that light was bestowed on that man and likewise, to a degree, on all who in their several ways were similar to him…
Sublime grace was possessed in its most perfect and consummate manifestation by our lord and master, the unlettered Prophet, the truthful one, the one whose truth is testified to, Muhammad, the chosen one, peace be on him. .
[A’ina-e-Kamalat-e-Islam: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 5, pp. 160-162]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 15]
Excerpt 12
I look always with wonder at this Arab Prophet whose name is Muhammad, thousands of blessings and peace be upon him. How exalted his status was! One cannot perceive the ultimate limit of his station, and it is not within the scope of man to fully comprehend the depth and penetration of his ennobling qualities. Alas!
Due recognition has not been paid to his lofty rank. That unity which had disappeared from the world was restored by this same valiant champion. He loved God most intensely, so also his soul was consumed in deep sympathy for mankind. That is why God, Who was fully aware of the hidden excellences of his heart, exalted him above all the Prophets and all the people of the past and the future, and fulfilled his heart’s desires in the span of his lifetime.
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[Haqiqat-ul-Wahi: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol.22, pp. 118- 119]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 16]
Excerpt 13
Our Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, combines in him the names of all the prophets, for in him are blended the noble qualities we find only singly in all the other prophets. Hence, he is Moses as well as Jesus; he is Adam, he is Abraham, he is Joseph and also he is Jacob. God indicates that in the verse: “So do thou follow their guidance.” (6:91):Meaning: O Prophet of God, merge in yourself the various teachings of all the prophets!
This shows that the excellence of all the prophets was combined in the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. In fact the very name Muhammad points towards this because it means “the one who is most highly praised.” The highest praise can only be conceived if it is granted that the very best virtues and special qualities of all the prophets are blended in him.
[A’ina-e-Kamalat-e-Islam: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 5, p. 343]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 17]
Excerpt 14
I have been made to understand that of all the Messengers, the one who gave the most perfect and purest of teachings full of wisdom, and the one who exhibited in him the noblest of human qualities, is the Holy Prophet Muhammad, our lord and master, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
[Arbaeen, No. 1: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 17, p. 345]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 30]
Excerpt 15
When we examine with fairness and justice all the prophets of the past, we find that Muhammad, the Holy Prophet of Islam, stands out as the most valiant among them, the one who fully possessed all the qualities of life and was the one most endeared to God.
[Siraj-e-Munir: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 12, p. 82]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 18]
Excerpt 17
For all the children of Adam there is now no Messenger and intercessor other than the Holy Prophet Muhammad, the chosen one, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. So you should endeavor to cultivate true love for this magnificent and majestic prophet and not place anyone else above him in any manner so that you may be counted in Heaven among those who have attained salvation.
Remember, salvation is not something which is attainable only after death. Indeed true salvation is the one which manifests its light in this very world. Who is the one who is delivered? He indeed who believes that God is truth and that the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the intercessor between God and mankind.
So also he believes that under the firmament of Heaven there is no prophet equal to him and that there is no book of the status of the Quran. And for none else God ordained that he should live forever with his message and his law, but this noble Prophet lives forever.
[Kashti-e-Nuh: Ruhani Khaza’in Vol. 19, p.13-14]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 20]
Excerpt 18
From a study of the life of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, it will become manifest to every reader that the Holy Prophet of Islam had no duality in his character and possessed a pure and noble spirit. He was ever ready to lay down his life for God. He pinned no hopes on men and he entertained no fear of them.
He reposed his entire trust in Allah. Having enslaved himself entirely to the will and pleasure of Allah, he cared not what hazards he would face and what suffering he would be subjected to at the hands of the idolaters as a result of declaring to the world the message of the Unity of God.
[Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 1, p. 111]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 21]
Excerpt 19
Is it not a most wonderful thing to have happened that in an age when all the great nations of the world possessed a plenitude of financial, military and intellectual means, a mere penniless orphan, who was powerless, helpless, unlettered and unaided, brought forth such resplendent teachings which, with their conclusive arguments and irrefutable proofs, dumb-founded every opponent? It also exposed the mistakes and faults of such scholars who in their conceit boasted of being great philosophers and men of wisdom.
In spite of his being poor and helpless, he rose to great power and dethroned many a mighty king and in their place installed the poor. If this was not from Allah, what else was it? To conquer and excel the whole world in wisdom, in knowledge and in strength, can all this be accomplished without the help of Allah?
[Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol.1, p. 191]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 30]
Excerpt 20
David, on whom be peace, affirmed the greatness and grandeur of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be on him, when he said in Psalm 45: (2) You indeed are far more handsome than the sons of men. Charm has been poured out upon your lips. That is why God has blessed you till eternity. (3) Gird your sword (upon) your thigh, O mighty one, (With) your dignity and your splendour. (4) And in your splendour go proceed to victory.
Ride in the cause of truth with humility and righteousness, And your right hand will instruct you in fear inspiring things.
[Surma Chashm-e-Arya: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 2, p. 281 282]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 22]
Excerpt 21
Take note how the Holy Prophet of Islam remained resolute and steadfast in his claim to prophethood from beginning to end in the face of thousands of dangers and a multitude of enemies and threatening opponents. For years on end he endured such hardships and sufferings as increased from day to day; enough to make one despair of success. It is inconceivable for a man with ulterior worldly motives to have shown such prolonged and steadfast endurance.
Not only that, by putting forth his claim to prophethood, he even lost the support he previously enjoyed. The price he had to pay for his one claim was to confront a hundred thousand contentions and invite a multitude of calamities to befall upon his head. He was exiled from his homeland; pursued with intent to murder; his home and belongings were destroyed.
Several attempts were made on his life by poisoning. Those who were his well wishers began to harbour ill for him. Friends turned into foes. For an age which seemed an eternity he braved such hardships as are beyond a pretender and impostor to suffer through.
[Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 1, pp. 108-109]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 24]
Excerpt 22
It would not have been possible for me to have attained this grace if I had not followed the footsteps of my lord and master, the pride of all the prophets, the best of mankind, Muhammad, the chosen one, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Whatever I have achieved, I have achieved by following him, and I know from verified reliable experience that no man can reach God and obtain a deeper understanding of His ways without following that Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Now, let me also make it known that the very first thing you are rewarded with, after having completely submitted yourself to the instructions and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, is that you are granted a new heart which is always rightly inclined, that is to say, a heart which has turned cold upon the love of this material world, and instead it begins to yearn for an everlasting heavenly pleasure.
Having achieved this desire this heart is now fit to receive that perfect and purest love, the love of God. Because of your complete obedience to him, all these blessings are bequeathed to you as his spiritual heritage.
[Haqiqat-ul-Wahi: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 22, pp. 64-65]
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 30]
Excerpt 23
Thy boundless blessings and peace be upon Mustafa, O God
[A’ina-e-Kamalat-e-Islam: Ruhani Khaza’in Vol 5, pp 225 -226]
Verily through him we receive Thy light.
My soul is eternally bonded to the soul of Muhammad.
I made my heart drink deep, of the brimful cup of this love.
None better than he could I discover in the whole world.
Most certainly, I have broken my heart loose from the grip of others.
God’s glory is reflected in your virtues my beloved.
Him I made my own, by having made you mine.
Having touched the hem of Thy garment, O God,
One is saved from being entrapped, by the charms of others.
Verily, I bow my head at your threshold alone.
O my beloved, I swear by Thy Unity,
In my love of Thee I have become oblivious to my own self.
By God, all other images have vanished from my heart.
Ever since I had, Your countenance etched upon it.
It was because of you that we became the best of all the peoples,
Prophet of God who is the best of all the prophets.
As you marched ahead of all the rest, we too stepped forward.
Let alone the human beings, even all the angels in the Heavens follow suit and join me, as I sing Thy praise.
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 27]
Excerpt 24
That leader of ours, from whom radiates all light, his name is Muhammad.
[Qadian Ke Arya Aur Hum: Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 20, p. 456]
He is the one who has captivated my heart.
All prophets are holy, One better than the other.
But from God on high, he is the crown of all creatures.
Superior to all he shines forth like a moon in excellence.
Each gaze is fixed upon him, He indeed is the full moon, Which lights up the darkness.
Those before him gave up half way through.
He is the one, who steered safely, to the destined heaven.
May that I lay down, my life in his cause.
He alone is the perfect master.
That Beloved unbounded by space, that Darling of the recesses of my heart.
Was shown to us by him (Muhammad), unique is he in guidance.
Today he is the sovereign, of the world of religion, the crown of all the Messengers.
The healthiest influence, the purest, the most comely,
The most trustworthy, the most dependable: Allah!
This superlative praise befits him alone.
His eye ranges far and wide, like a powerful telescope,
While his heart remains incessantly close to the Lord God!
In his hand he carries the torch of religion,
And this alone is the real and true source of light!
Whatsoever the great secrets in the domain of religion,
He has opened all knots, no matter how subtle, and how strong,
And he alone is the king, in a position to distribute this the rarest of all kinds of wealth!
Indeed I am sold, entirely, on this light: Wholly, and completely, am I devoted to it,
In my mind, in this respect, there are no reservations!
He alone is the one that counts, while I, in myself, amount absolutely, to nothing:
This alone is the basic Truth, this alone the final verdict.
[Selected Writings of the Promised Messiah, p. 30]