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80 Essence of Islam-IV و لا تخاطبني في الذين ظلموا انهم مغرقون 50 regard to me: . . . . . He also commanded me: اصنع الفلك باعيـنـنــا و وحينا ان الذين يبايعونك انما يبايعون الله يد الله فوق ايديهم " . . . . . In the same way, in earlier parts of Brāhīn-e- Ahmadiyyah, I was named Abraham, as it was said: سلام عليك يا ابراهيم meaning, peace be on thee, O Abraham. God Al- mighty had greatly blessed Abrahamas and he was always safeguarded against the onslaughts of the en- emy. By naming me Abraham, God Almighty indicates that this Abraham will similarly be blessed and his opponents will not be able to harm him. . . . . In the same way, in earlier parts of Brāhīn-e- Ahmadiyyah, I was named Joseph. . . . . Similarly, in earlier parts of Brāhin-e-Ahmadiyyah I was named Moses, as God Almighty said: تلطف بالناس و ترحم عليهم انت فيهم بمنزلة موسى و اصبر على ما يقولون ؟ 50 And address me not concerning those who have gone astray; they shall be drowned. [Publisher] 51 Build the ark according to Our instructions and before Our eyes; those who enter into a covenant with thee, enter into a covenant with Allāh. His hand is above their hands. [Publisher] 52 Be kind and gentle towards the people and have mercy on them. You are among them in the position of Mosesas, and be steadfast against that which they allege. [Publisher]