Precious Pearls — Page 14
16 We observed and checked all the shops in the world, Finally it was proved, this is the House of Healing. (29/5) How do I tell the freshness and charm of this Faith? All others have dried up this is the only one green. We found the eyes of every Faith devoid of sight With the eye-salve 7 of gnosis, this is the one adorned. Saw the rubies of Yemen; saw the pearls of Aden, too; We saw all the gems but found just this one pleasing. (29/131-133) Despite his obvious piety and strong adherence to all Islamic injunctions, one persistent allegation made by his opponents throughout his life was that he was not a true Muslim. In this respect, he expresses his position very clearly and unambiguously in some of his verses, as follows: We follow the religion of the Muslim people We are truly the servant of the Seal of Messengers 8. We are weary of partnership and innovation; We are the dust on the path of Ahmad 9 the mighty; We believe in all the commandments; We offer our heart and soul on this path. We lost our heart just the mortal body is now left; The only wish is that it, too, may be sacrificed. (9/23-26) One specific message that Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad constantly preached throughout his life was that God still conversed with His chosen people just as He spoke to them in the days of old. He strongly believed that revelations, visions and converse with God were not only the spiritual Signs of a living faith, but in fact great blessings bestowed unto mankind that should and would continue forever. Thus, describing the various benefits of revelation, he writes: That God still makes one speak whomsoever He wills; He still talks to him, whomsoever He loves. Pray heed! Why would God break the gem of revelation? This is the only thing of respect and pride for the Faith! ‘Tis is that flower which has no equal in the garden; ‘Tis that fragrance which humbles the musk of Tatar. This is that key that opens the doors of heavens; This is that mirror to see the Face of the Belovèd. Thus this is the only weapon to gain our victory This is the only palace that is the stronghold of peace. This is the only tool for knowing God in Islam, No man ever gets across the tempest through mere tales. This revelation of God is the Sign of God’s knowledge; Whoever gets it properly, he obtains that Friend. Oh what garden of Love where death lies on way! Its fruit is the Belovèd’s union but around it are thorns. (39/198-205)