Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith — Page 136
HAZRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD (AS) of the Quran as is understood from the verse, and 2 Gal, and then again at its close as is evident from the following: قُلْ هُوَ اللهُ اَحَدُ اللهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدُ وَلَمْ يُولَدُ The middle part of the Quran also mentions the evil of the Christian faith as is apparent from the verse: تكَادُ السَّمَوتُ يَتَفَطَرْنَ مِنْهُ Thus, according to the Quran, since the creation of the world, creature worship and falsehood have never been so rampant as in this age. This is why the Christians alone were called for a prayer- duel and no other polytheists. It is not difficult to understand why the Holy Spirit appeared in earlier times in the guise of birds and other animals. I do point out, however, that this was an indication of the fact that the nature of our Prophetsa was so excellent that he, as it were, compelled the Holy Spirit to appear before him in the form of a human being. Why do you lose heart when you follow such a magnificent Prophet? Display such conduct that even the angels in heaven are left astonished at your loyalty and purity, and invoke blessings upon you. Submit to death so that you might be granted life. Cleanse your inner selves of selfish passions so that God may settle in you. Completely 1 Thee alone do we worship (Surah Al-Faatihah, 1:5) [Publisher] 2 And those who have not gone astray (Surah Al-Faatihah, 1:7) [Publisher] 3 Say, He is Allah, the One; Allah, the Independent and Besought of all. He begets not, nor is He begotten; (Surah Al-Ikhlaas, 112:2-4) [Publisher] 4 The heavens might well-nigh burst thereat (Surah Maryam, 19:91) [Publisher] 136