The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 327
The Holy Prophetsa He brought the light from heavens, he himself was light; What is the harm if he was born among an uncivilised people? What difference does it make to the light of the shining moon; Whether it rises from the border of Rome or from Zanzibar? 327 [Brāhīn-e-Ahmadiyya part V, Rūņānī Khazā'in, Vol. 21, p. 144] Grandeur of Ahmad (Urdū Couplet) Beyond all thoughts and imagination Is the status of Ahmadsa; Whose servant, you can see, Is the Messiah of the age! [Haqiqat-ul-Wahī, Rūķānī Khazā'in Vol. 22, pp. 286, footnote] Our Leadersa (Urdū Poem) He is our leader, who is the source of all light; His name is Muhammadsa; he alone is my beloved. All Prophets are holy, one better than the other; But from the Almighty, he is the best of the creation. He is far better than those before him, he is a darling in his qualities; Every eye is focused on him, he is the full moon which dispels all darkness. Those who came earlier, were fatigued halfway; He it is who brought us to the shore; May I be a sacrifice; he alone is the guide. He removed the screen, and showed the secret path; He joined the hearts to the Beloved, such a friend he is! That Friend, beyond all physical limitations, that Unseen Beloved;