Malfuzat – Volume III — Page 82
82 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad had him arrested for a mere thirty pieces of silver, while another cursed him three times. The fact of the matter is that the faculties of a teacher carry influence. The more influential and complete a teacher, the stronger and more lasting the effects of their training. Proof of the Spiritual Influence of the Noble Prophet sa Another proof that our Noble Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was the greatest and most perfect in his spiritual influence lies in the fact that the community trained by him was so steadfast and firm that they showed no hesitation whatsoever in even laying down their lives and sacrificing their wealth. A clear proof of the weakness of the Messiah is that the community which he prepared was the one who turned out to be responsible for having him arrested and put to death, and it was they who cursed him. Therefore, it was due to the effect of the divine mercy (rahimiyyat) reflected within the Holy Prophet sa that his companions possessed steadfastness and perseverance. Then, the practical manifestation of Maliki Yawm-id-Din (Master of the Day of Recompense), as it was demonstrated in the life of the companions, is that God made a distinction between them and others. Or one could say, the divine insight and love of God which the companions were blessed with in this world, was their recompense in the present life. In short, a manifestation of these four attributes shone in the lives of the companions, may Allah be pleased with them. The Community of the Promised Messiah Will Also Be from Amongst the Companions However, there is a point here that is worthy of great attention. Do not consider the companions to be a community limited to a people who have now passed on. There is another party that Allah Almighty has mentioned in the Holy Quran. The followers of that man who is a spiritual reflection of Ahmad are also from among the companions. As such, Allah the Exalted states: 1 ْ بِهِم َلْحَـقُوْا ی ْنَ مِنْهُمْ لَمَّا ی ِ و َ ٰاخَر And among others from among them who have not yet joined them. 1 al-Jumu’ah, 62:4 p. 72