The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 331
The Holy Prophetsa. And has been brought up like a child in the lap of God. . He is an ocean of virtue and piety,. And is a unique pearl in all its splendour. . In generosity and beneficence, he is like the spring rain;. His bounties and favours are like those of the sun. . He is ever merciful and is the sign of divine mercy;. He is gracious and is the manifestation of divine grace. . His countenance is so blessed that one glimpse of it. Transforms an ugly face into a beautiful one. . Like a star, his enlightened soul has lit up. Countless hearts which were full of darkness. . He is so blessed that his coming. Signifies the mercy of the Lord of all the worlds. . He is Aḥmad of the latter days, it is for his light. That human hearts became brighter than the sun. . He is more beautiful than all the progeny of Adam;. He is purer than the purest pearl. . From his lips issues forth the fountain of wisdom;. His heart overflows with the water of Kauthar-the heavenly stream. . For the sake of God, he repudiated all else;. On land and sea there is none like him. . God has granted him the lamp. Which is forever immune from any danger or windstorm. . Champion warrior of the Lord God;. Wearing his dagger with great dignity. . His arrow has demonstrated its swiftness in every field;. His sword has displayed its skill everywhere. . He proved the helplessness of idols to the world; 331