The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 334
334. Essence of Islam-1. The meeting point of the ocean of knowledge and recognition of Allāh;. Combining in him the attributes of the sun and the shade. . My eyes searched all around but did not find. A fountain fairer than his faith. . For seekers, there is no guide except him;. For pilgrims, there is no leader other than him. . His is the exalted station whose intensity of light. Would scorch the wings of the Holy Spirit. . Almighty Allāh has granted him the Law and Faith,. Which is forever immutable. . First he shone upon the land of the Arabs. To cleanse it of all evil. . Then the light of faith and holy law. Covered the world like the sky. . He gave to the people the elixir of life. And rescued them from the jaws of the dragon. . The monarchs of the time were wonder-struck,. As were the sages dumbfounded. . No one could equal his knowledge or power;. He has humbled the pride of the arrogant. . What need has he that anyone should glorify him;. To praise him is an honour for the one who praises. . He resides in the beautiful garden of purity and grandeur;. Far above the imagination of those who praise him. . O Allāh, convey our greetings to him. And to his brotherhood of Prophets.