The Guiding Light — Page 490
S u rah al-A‘l a, Chapter 87 490 o According to Hadrat Mu s le h-e- Mau‘ u d ra , in the second verse we have been commanded to glorify the name of God and the perfect example in this regard was set for us by the Holy Prophet sa who surpassed everyone in his remembrance and praise of his Lord. o Among the many ways which the Holy Prophet sa taught his followers of praising and remembering Allāh, was that they should use words that comprehend all His attributes. They should ponder over these attributes and bring to mind all of Allāh’s bounties as well as His Greatness and Majesty. o Do not depend upon worldly means for your sustenance, your success, your progress or your victory; instead concentrate on your praise for God, Who is the Lord of the worlds and free from every imperfection. o This verse also means that you should spread the name of your Lord throughout the world. In this also we find that the Holy Prophet sa did full justice to his mission of calling mankind