Favours of the Gracious God — Page 9
9 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS being is powerless to produce the like of it. But as soon as it degenerates from its original condition, its shape and beauty are instantly compromised. Observe how a tree, while it is in its original condition, appears to be beautiful and lovely, and on account of its pleasant greenery, its comforting shade, its flowers and its fruits it calls out loudly that man is not able to create its like. But when it falls from its place or dries up, all of its features are compromised; neither its colours and vibrancy remain, nor that pleasant verdure is seen, nor can one hope that it will flourish and yield fruits in the future. Or for instance, when a man is alive and young, how his face shines and how well all his faculties operate and how he is clad in lavish attire. But when life ends, neither the beauty of his eyes survives nor that lively face, nor his ability to hear, see, comprehend, recognise, speak and walk about can be seen; all such characteristics instantly depart. This is precisely the difference that is found between Arabic and other languages. The Arabic language serves like an intelligent person with a refined disposition who can make his intent understood by use of different means. For instance, a very clever and intelligent person can sometimes accomplish a task with the movement of an eyebrow or nose, or