Favours of the Gracious God — Page 39
39 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS trees and harvest the pearls from its rivers. Thus, by the grace of God Almighty, I came to be among the successful and I was not unsuccessful in scaling any of its heights, and I did not return empty-handed from any of its pastures. I saw its freshness and grazed from its verdant greens. My Lord, bestowed upon me a grand portion and sizeable acquaintance with the plain and clear Arabic [language]. So much so that I gleaned its pearls and received its milk and its mines and sites were laid bare for me and my Lord demonstrated to me that Arabic is a noble revelation and is the principal foundation for understanding the faith and its fiery light drives away Satans. In comparison, I found other languages to be like green vegetation that grows in barren soil. I found their dwellings desolate and found their residents in distress, and I saw that those languages are ready to depart like travellers. Thus, it was placed into my heart that I should compile a book on this subject, and that I should place the truth in front of those who seek it, and that I should bestow a favour upon the creation of God, as God Almighty bestowed a favour upon me so that, as a result, some may adopt the path of rectitude. I do not seek anything by this save the pleasure of my Lord, the