Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part III — Page 96
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part three 96 animal—is called khulq. The tree of human nature is based on balance and moderation, and is free from any excess or deficiency that is found in the faculties of animals. Allah the Almighty points to this by saying: 1 Part Number 30— ْدَقَل اَنْقَلَخ َناَسْنِاْلا ْۤيِف ِنَسْحَا ٍمْيِوْقَت For this reason, the word khulq, when not accompanied by a pejora- tive qualification, always means high moral qualities. These high moral qualities, which are the essence of humanity, comprise all the inner qualities found in man, and include the following: clear reason, quick understanding, purity of mind, sharp memory and remembrance, chas- tity, modesty, patience, contentment, piety, fear of God, high resolve, perseverance, justice, trust, truthful speech, generosity in its proper place, sacrifice in its proper place, benevolence in its proper place, beneficence in its proper place, bravery in its proper place, courage in its proper place, gentleness in its proper place, forbearance in its proper place, indignation in its proper place, courtesy in its proper place, respect in its proper place, compassion in its proper place, kindness in its proper place, mercy in its proper place, fear of Allah, love of Allah, affection for Allah, withdrawal [from all else] towards Allah, etc. The oil, being so clear and refined, would well-nigh glow forth even though no fire were to touch it (that is to say, the intellect and all the high qualities of the Innocent Prophet were so perfect, appropriate, refined and bright, that they were ready to be lit up even before the receipt of revelation). ٌرْوُن ىٰلَع ٍرْوُن , light was bestowed upon light (mean- ing that many types of light were combined in the blessed person of Hadrat Kh a tamul-Anbiy a’ , peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and upon these lights descended the heavenly light of divine revela- tion, and thereby the blessed being of Kh a tamul-Anbiy a ’ became a compendium of lights). 1. Surely, We have created man in the best of creative plans ( S u rah at-T i n, 95:5). [Publisher]