The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 331
The Holy Prophetsa And has been brought up like a child in the lap of God. He is an ocean of virtue and piety, And is a unique pearl in all its splendour. In generosity and beneficence, he is like the spring rain; His bounties and favours are like those of the sun. He is ever merciful and is the sign of divine mercy; He is gracious and is the manifestation of divine grace. His countenance is so blessed that one glimpse of it Transforms an ugly face into a beautiful one. Like a star, his enlightened soul has lit up Countless hearts which were full of darkness. He is so blessed that his coming Signifies the mercy of the Lord of all the worlds. He is Ahmad of the latter days, it is for his light That human hearts became brighter than the sun. He is more beautiful than all the progeny of Adam; He is purer than the purest pearl. From his lips issues forth the fountain of wisdom; His heart overflows with the water of Kauthar the heavenly stream. For the sake of God, he repudiated all else; On land and sea there is none like him. God has granted him the lamp Which is forever immune from any danger or windstorm. Champion warrior of the Lord God; Wearing his dagger with great dignity. His arrow has demonstrated its swiftness in every field; His sword has displayed its skill everywhere. He proved the helplessness of idols to the world; 331