The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 324
324 Essence of Islam-1 Qualities of the Holy Prophetsa (Arabic Poem) O my Heart! remember Ahmad; 191 Source of guidance and annihilator of enemies. He is pious, kind and benevolent; An ocean of bounties and beneficence. He is bright like the full moon; Praiseworthy in all his qualities. His benevolence captures hearts; His beauty quenches the thirst. The oppressors rejected him, So unjustly, and with such arrogance! No one can deny the truth When it becomes manifest. Go and find someone perfect like him; You will be humbled and bewildered. We have not seen anyone like him Who so wakes up the sleeping ones. He is the light of God that has resuscitated All branches of knowledge afresh. He is the elect, the chosen one; The guide, and the source of grace. The rain of guidance is but a part Of the heavy rains of his generosity. The world forgot its light drizzle, When they saw the torrential rain from this leader. Today the mean try to put out And extinguish the light of his guidance. Sooner or later, 191 Ahmad is a name of the Holy Prophet MuhammadSA. [Translator]