The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 346
346 Essence of Islam-1 No one can even dare to compete with Muhammad. Beware, O foolish and misguided enemy! Beware of the sharp sword of Muhammad! The path of the Lord God, which mankind has lost; Seek it in the progeny of Muhammad. Beware, O denier of the status of Muhammad And of the manifest light of Muhammad! Even though miracles are no more; Come and witness them among the devotees of Muhammad. [Announcement February 20, 1893, Majmūʻa Ishtihārāt, Vol. 1, pp. 371-372] Muhammadsa is our Leader and Guide (Persian Poem): That Prophet whose name is Muhammad; We are forever holding on to his lap. His love that entered our bodies with the milk of our mothers; Became our very life, and will last till death. He is the best of the Prophets and best of the creation; Prophethood found perfection in him. We drink deep the water of his fountain, Whoever has been satiated, has been satiated by it. Whatever revelation or inspiration is granted to us; Is because of him, not because of us. Through him are we blessed with guidance and perfection; Without him, meeting the Eternal Lord is impossible. To follow every one of his commandments is ingrained in me; Whatever is proven to be from him is my faith. [Siraj-e-Munir, Rūķānī Khazā'in Vol. 12, p. 95]