Holy Prophet of Islam - Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa — Page 277
sa. The Holy Prophet of Islam, Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa. Two Phases of the Life of the Holy Prophetsa as. The Promised Messiah states: sa. God Almighty divided the life of the Holy Prophet", into two phases, one phase of hardship and calamities and suffering, and the other of victory; so that during the phase of suffering those high moral qualities might be demonstrated which come into play at such times, and during the phase of victory and authority those high moral qualities might be illustrated which cannot be displayed in the absence of authority. Thus both these types of qualities were perfectly illustrated in the life of the. Holy Prophet", by his passing through both these phases and conditions. . During the period of trials in Mecca, which extended over thirteen years, the Holy Prophet, demonstrated in practice all the high qualities which a perfectly righteous person should exhibit at such a time, such as trust in. God, perfect serenity under suffering, steady and eager carrying out of duties and fearless courage. Observing his steadfastness many of the disbelievers believed in him and thus testified that it is only the one who has complete trust in God who can display such steadfastness and endurance of suffering. sa. During the second phase, that is to say the phase of victory, authority and prosperity, he demonstrated such high qualities as forbearance, forgiveness, benevolence and courage, so that a large number of the disbelievers believed in him by witnessing his display of those high qualities. He forgave those who had persecuted him, granted security to those who had expelled him from Mecca, bestowed great wealth upon those among them who were in need and having obtained authority over his bitter enemies, forgave them all. Witnessing his high morals many of them testified that such qualities could only be demonstrated by one who comes from God and is truly righteous. That is how all the rancor that his enemies had entertained against him over a long period was washed out of their hearts in an instant. His greatest quality was the one that is set out in the Holy Qur'an in the following words: 277