Seerat-i-Tayyiba — Page 50
50 magnanimous, very hospitable, the most courageous among men. In times of hardship and trial, when the hearts of others sank in their breasts, he marched forward fearless like a lion. Forgiveness, overlooking the faults of others, liberality, humility of mind, loyalty, simplicity, love of God, love for the Holy Prophet, respect for those holy persons eminent in the history of Islam, sanctity of commitment, beauty in actual daily life, dignity, jealous regard where a point of honor was involved, right resolve, a smiling face and an open brow- these were the most prominent traits of his character and personality. I first saw the Promised Messiah when I was a child only two or three years old. And he disappeared from my view in death when I was a young man of 27. But most solemnly I go on oath before God that in all my life I have never seen a man better in morals than he, more virtuous, more full of kindness and compassion and solicitude for the welfare of others, more full of love for God and His Apostles. Indeed, he was a light which shone in this world for the benefit of mankind, and he was like the gentle and fruitful rain which comes down after difficult years of dryness and enriches the earth. ” (Seeratul Mahdi, Part III, concluding note) And this is exactly my own impression, as an observer in my own place; and on this note I close. May the choicest peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his master, the Holy Prophet Muhammad! HAZRAT AMMA JAAN SUBLIME MORALS, HIGH SPIRITUAL ATTAINTMENT AND EXTRAORDINARY RELIANCE ON GOD Sometime ago I wrote a brief not on Hazrat Amma Jaan, Syeda Nusrat Jahaan Begum, the honored spouse of the Promised Messiah, (peace be upon him) – her