Tadhkirah — Page 512
512 knows all that is hidden and beyond the knowledge of men. There is no God except Him; He knows and sees everything. Allah is with those who are righteous and who carry out their duty to the utmost. We sent Ahmad to his people but they turned away and said: ‘He is a mischievous liar. ’ They bore witness against him and tried to overwhelm him like flood water. My Beloved is near; He is near but is hidden. They seek to kill you but Allah will safeguard you and watch over you. I am your Protector. The favour of Allah is your protector. You will witness distant progeny, the children of Qamar. We shall suffice you against those who mock you. Your Lord is on the watch, He will turn children into old men. Diseases will spread and lives will be lost. I shall soon descend and My day will be a day of great judgment. Be not surprised at My affair. We intend to honour you and protect you. The moon of the Prophets will come and your affair will be achieved. You are not the one to let go of Satan before overcoming him. They desire to put out the light of Allah and Allah is supreme over His decree, but most people know it not. For you is elevation and debasement is your enemies’ share. Whichever way you turn there will be the countenance of Allah. Say: The truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Allah is the One Who had made you the Mas ih ibn-e Maryam [Messiah, son of Mary], so that you might warn a people whose ancestors have not been warned and so that you might convey the message to another people. It may be that Allah will bring about friendship between you and those who are your enemies. We are aware of the matter and We know. All praise belongs to Allah, Who has bestowed upon you a good descent and provided you with good relations by marriage. Recall My bounty for you have seen My Khad i jah. This is of the mercy of your Lord. He will perfect His favour unto you so that it should be a Sign for the believers. You are with Me and I am with you, O Ibr a h i m [Abraham]. You are a bright and decisive Sign. Allah will show His path through you. You are firmly established upon the attributes of God. You are a manifestation of the Ever-Living. You are the beginning of the affair from Me. You are from Our water and they are from filth. When the two hosts meet I shall stand with My Messenger and angels will help him. I am the Gracious One, the Lord of Glory, the High. He does not speak out of his own desire, it is all revelation vouchsafed to him. I desired to appoint a vicegerent and created A dam. To Allah belongs all authority before and after. O My servant, be not afraid. Do you not see that We are