The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 63
The commentary of al-Qa si dah 63 initially mentioned the personal qualities and excellences of the Holy Prophet sa throughout the first nine couplets. The Promised Messiah as now presents the example of the Holy Prophet’s followers as proof of the Holy Prophet’s truth and eminence. This subject is covered from verses 10 through 19. William Muir, a prejudiced enemy of Islam, has admitted that Ab u Bakr ra was very wise, farsighted and highly revered. Similarly, many other companions were renowned for their intelligence and integrity among their families and communities. ( Life of Mahomet, by Sir William Muir, p. 62, printed in London 1878) When considering the manner in which the companions of the Holy Prophet sa obeyed him, it is impossible to find a parallel among the earlier prophets. Moses as led the Children of Israel to freedom from the Pharaoh. In accordance with the promise of All a h, he ordered them to enter the Promised Land. Not only did they refuse to act upon this command, but they rudely replied to him, ‘You and your God go and fight with the enemy and we will remain here. ’ ( al-M a ’idah ) On the other hand, we have the example of the Holy Prophet sa at the time of the Battle of Badr. The Muslims of Medina, the An sa r , had pledged to protect the Muslims of Mecca, the emigrants, within the boundaries of Medina. Keeping this agreement in mind, the Holy Prophet sa asked the An sa r if they would be willing to fight outside the limits of Medina. The An sa r answered, ‘O Prophet of All a h, we will not act like the companions of Moses [saying] that you and your God should fight the enemy and we shall stay behind. We will fight on your right and on your left, in front of you and behind you. The opponent will not be able to reach you until and