Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith — Page 52
HAZRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD (AS) Similarly, the Gospel directs us to pray: 'Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. ” '13 Contrary to this, the Quran says that the earth is not empty of God's Holiness, for it is proclaimed not only in heaven, but also on earth. As it is said: 15 14 وَإِنْ مِنْ شَيْءٍ إِلَّا يُسَبِّحُ بِحَمْدِهِ يُسَبِّحُ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمواتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ. That is, every particle of heaven and earth glorifies and proclaims the Holiness of God and everything in them is engaged in His glorification and praise. The mountains remember Him, the rivers remember Him, the trees remember Him and many righteous people are occupied with His remembrance. Anyone who does not remember Him with his heart and tongue and does not humble himself before God is humbled by diverse types of torment and chastisement, as a result of divine decree. According to the Book of God, angels display the highest degree of submission. The same is true of each 13 Matthew 6:9-13 [Publisher] 14 Surah Bani Israa'eel, 17:45 [Publisher] 15 Surah Al-Jumu'ah, 62:2 [Publisher] 52