An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures of Islam — Page 22
22 As early as 1864, about fifteen years before the publication of this book, Hadrat Ahmad as had a dream. This is how he described it: (A) In my early youth I saw [in a dream] that I was in a magnificent building, which was very clean and neat where people were talking about the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. I enquired from the people where the Holy Prophet sa was and they pointed to a room in which I entered along with other persons. When I presented myself to Holy Prophet sa , he was much pleased, and returned my greeting with a better greeting. I can still recall and can never forget his charm and beauty and the kind and affectionate look that he directed towards me. He won my heart with his love and the beauty and glory of his countenance. He asked me: ‘O Ahmad, what are you holding in your right hand?’ When I looked towards my right hand, I found that I had a book in my hand and I felt that I had written it myself. I answered him: ‘O Messenger sa of Allah, this is something I have written. ’ He enquired: ‘What is the name of your book?’ I was surprised and looked at the book a second time and felt that it resembled a book in my library, which was called Qu t b i , so I answered him: ‘O Messenger sa of Allah, this book is called Qu t b i. ’ He said: ‘Show me your book Qu t b i. ’ When the Holy Prophet sa took it, it turned into a delicate and attractive fruit as soon as his blessed hand touched it. When the Holy Prophet sa cut it as fruit is cut, pure honey began to flow out of it like pouring water. I perceived the wetness of honey on the right arm of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, from his fingers to his elbow, which were dripping with honey. I also felt that the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was showing me all this in order to make me wonder. Then it was conveyed to my heart that there was the dead body of a person lying outside the door who had been destined by Allah the Almighty to be brought to life by that fruit and that the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was to bestow life upon him. When this thought passed through my mind I saw that the dead person had suddenly come to