The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 55
Status of the Promised Messiahas 55 (7) Hidden mysteries are often revealed to them and they are informed in advance of that which is yet to come. Even though other believers also may experi- ence true dreams and visions, the chosen ones exceed them all in this respect. (8) God Almighty becomes their Custodian and treats them more mercifully then a parent would treat his children. (9) When they are afflicted with a great calamity, they are treated in one of two ways: either they are delivered from it in an extraordinary manner or are bestowed such steadfastness as is full of pleasure, delight and eagerness. (10) They are bestowed a high moral status wherein they are freed from all arrogance, pride, meanness, conceit, hypocrisy, envy, miserliness and narrow- mindedness. They are characterized by whole- hearted conviction and cheerfulness. (11) Their trust in God is of a very high order and the fruits thereof continue to be manifested con- stantly. (12) They are given the power and the capacity to perform righteous deeds which others are unable to perform. (13) They develop a high degree of sympathy for God's creatures without the expectation of any re- ward or merit. They are inspired by a high degree of desire to serve mankind. They themselves cannot