The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 46
46 The commentary of al-Qa si dah The beauty in the dimple of the Holy Prophet’s sa chin is equivalent to hundreds of thousands of Y u sufs [Josephs]. ( A ’ i na’-e-Kam a l a t-e-Isl a m, R uha n i Khaz a ’in , vol. 5, p. 27) One meaning of this couplet is that the beauty of the Holy Prophet sa exceeds that of thousands of Josephs. Another meaning is that a thousand Josephs, in spite of their own exceptional beauty, are enchanted by the beauty of the Holy Prophet sa. The spiritual status of the Holy Prophet sa is so highly exalted that by the blessings of his spirit countless number of Messiahs like the Messiah of Nazareth, have already appeared amongst his followers. Many more are yet to appear. The Promised Messiah as writes about the true followers of the Holy Prophet sa : ä L M N Þ O P ñÜ Q P ñÞ R P ñ S % T -¶ U V M W x ¯ X Z M M Y xR Z )â¼Þ [ 2x \ ] 2x \ Ô Õ2Ö¢ ¡Ã 2 M ^ -x ) 5¼ _< - ) ä ¯x ` a b 2 - ) M h c d )f ð e f I g g The same drink, which was given to Moses, Jesus and other prophets, has been enjoyed by numerous followers of the Holy Prophet sa in elegance and abundance. Some are even enjoying it today. The light of the Israelite prophets burns bright within them. They have attained the same blessings that were given to the Children of Jacob. Holy is All a h, then again, Holy is All a h! How eminent a status is that of the Holy Prophet sa and how great is