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75 the dead, and he shall continue to do so until the day of resurrection. Hence, the life of the Holy Prophet sa in Mecca was a manifestation of a lov- er’s love for the beloved and was a reflection of the inherent nature of his name Ahmad sa , which means ‘the one who is greatest in praise. ’ After this time had passed, his life of majestic glory began, which was a manifestation of his name Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him—a name which reflects the phenomenon that is observed when a beloved draws in the affection of one who loves him. In this latter life, the enmity of the Meccan people surpassed all limits, and so the prayers and supplications of the Holy Prophet sa also reached their pinnacle. The animosity of his vile opponents ultimately became the cause for his expulsion from the House of Allah in Mecca. But his enemies did not stop at this; they pursued him and left no stone unturned in causing him grief and injury. Even when the Holy Prophet sa had migrated to Medina, the Meccans resolved to attack him. It was then that the indignation of Allah Almighty surged forth, and divine might and glory demanded that a manifestation of the name Muhammad, which means ‘the most praiseworthy’, be shown during the life of the Holy Prophet sa in Medina. The fundamental purpose of the advent of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was none other than to manifest the glory of God on earth, as it had become hidden from the eyes and hearts of humanity; false and worthless deities, idols and stones had taken the place of God. Now this was only possible if Allah the Exalted manifested Himself through the life of Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, which was distinguished by divine grace and also through his life which was characterised by divine might and glory; it was only possible if God exhibited a miraculous display of His hand of power. The Only Way to Become the Beloved of God is to Obey the Messenger of Allah The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was a perfect example of one who attained the pleasure of Allah and became the beloved of God. This is why Allah the Exalted clearly states: p. 66