The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 330
330 Essence of Islam-1 His divinely inspired person and its attributes Became the very mirror of the Eternal Lord. Even if I am accused of heresy and disbelief, I cannot help saying: There is no loftier Divine Throne Than the heart of the Holy Prophet-Ahmadsa. God be thanked That despite opposition on the part of the worldly-wise I would court a thousand and one troubles For the sake of that Spring of Grace. By the grace of God And by His bounties I am an enemy of the Pharaoh and his hordes, Because I love this Moses of mine the Holy Prophetsa. The unique and exalted station Of the Holy Prophetsa as revealed to me (was so passing strange) that I can't help proclaiming it aloud If only I could find One eager heart along the path. This alone is my wish, my prayer, and my firm resolve That may my heart and soul be sacrificed In the sacred path of love For the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. [Taudīh-e-Marām, Rūņānī Khazā'in, Vol. 3, pp. 62-63] The Status of Ahmad (Persian Poem) My heart is aflame praising the Holy Prophet; Who has no peer in excellence. Who loves the Eternal Friend with all his heart, And whose soul is in communion with the Beloved. He who is the recipient of divine favours,