Life of the Promised Messiah — Page 4
4 ing, developed, perfectly mannered life in every field. Whether in the case of a reformer, a nation builder, a commander in war, one who seeks deeper understand- ing in the respect that is owed to other nations or who already possesses a deep insight in this already, a hus- band, a father, a magnificent friend, a beneficent man, a generous benefactor, a man who holds the power to exact revenge but then forgives, an illustrious ruler, a humble man who severs all ties to the exclusion of Allah; in short, all people find a perfect example in the character of that holy man who is Muhammad, the Pride of the Children of Adam, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. What example of character can we find in the weak, helpless Christ, who had no real opportunity to exhibit any moral quality? Therefore, the exemplar of Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has raised us from the lowlands of every darkness to the highlands of clear decision and divine light. How easy now is it for us to judge every claimant on this perfect criterion? The greatest aspect of the life of the Prophet of Islam, our Noble Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his fundamental objective, and his life and his nourishment was noth- ing else but to spend every hour of his time to preach the Word of Allah and to stand against the enemies of God. Read the Quran and see how it clashes against