Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 252
252 BARĀHIN-E-AHMADIYYA PART FOUR as the Perfect Fashioner and Creator of all the worlds, sets forth the circumstances of the origin of the universe, and proves as created all that is included in the sphere of the universe, and proves the falsehood of those who are opposed to this. This purpose is set forth succinctly in the phrase رب العلمين Rabbul-alamin[. The third objective of the Holy Quran is to establish the grace of God that is bestowed without any merit or striving, and to set forth His general mercy. So this purpose is succinctly conveyed in the word رحمن ]Rahman[ The fourth objective of the Holy Quran is to establish the grace of God which is granted in consequence of striving and effort. This objec- tive is set forth in the word رحيم ]Rahim[. The fifth objective of the Holy Quran is to set forth the reality of the world of the Hereafter. This purpose is comprehended in ملك يوم الدين [Māliku-Yaumid-Din]. The sixth objective of the Holy Quran is to set forth the subjects of sincerity, servitude, self-purification from that which is besides Allah, healing of spiritual ailments, reformation of unworthy morals, and upholding Tauhid in worship. This purpose is succinctly mentioned in إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ ]iyyāka na budu[. The seventh objective of the Holy Quran is to establish that God is the real Doer of all affairs, and the Source of all strength, benevolence, help and steadfastness in obedience, defence against sin, acquisition of all means for good, and reform of this world and the Hereafter; and to emphasize the need of seeking His help in all matters. So, this purpose is set forth succinctly in إِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ]iyyāka nastain[. The eighth objective of the Holy Quran is to explain the subtle- ties of the right path and then to emphasize seeking it through prayer and humility. So this purpose is concisely expressed in اِهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ [ihdinaş-şirātal-mustaqim-Guide us in the straight path]. The ninth objective of the Holy Quran is to explain the way and 1. Sūrah al-Fatihah, 1:6 [Publisher]