The Essence of Islam – Volume IV

by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Page 272 of 334

The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 272

272. Essence of Islam-IV people who are disposed to virtue, fear God, show compassion for mankind and strive heart and soul for the success of the faith. Their hearts are filled with the greatness of God Almighty; they are sensible and intelligent; they are men of high resolve, and have true love for God and His Messengers. I perceive that it is the Divine design to foster this Jamā‘at and to bless it and to bring into it fortunate people from the ends of the earth. [Kitāb-ul-Bariyyah, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 13, pp. 204-205, footnote]. Resemblance of the Jama'at to the. Companions of the Holy Prophetsa. Just consider whether, during the last thirteen hundred years, anyone has experienced a time which is so similar to the time of the Holy Prophets. Our Jamā'at, which has been established in this age, resembles in many respects the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa. Our people witness miracles and signs such as the. Companions witnessed and gain light and certainty from fresh heavenly signs and support as the Companions did. They endure, in the cause of Allāh, the mockery and derision and reproaches of people, and bear persecution and boycotts, just as the Companions endured. They lead pure lives helped by clear heavenly signs and supports and wise teachings, as did the Companions". There are many among them who weep during their Prayers as the Companions™ wept so profusely that their places of prostration were dampened. Many of them see true dreams and