Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part III — Page 214
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part three 214 fountainhead of all those blessings is, in reality, the Holy Prophet alone. In reality and in their perfection, those praises are worthy only of him, and he is truly deserving of them. However, as the follower of the way of Sarwar-e-Kā’ināt [the Chosen one of all creation], through perfect obedience, becomes the zill [shadow] of the luminous being of the Holy Prophet, so also is the divine light, which is focused on and manifested in the holy being of the Holy Prophet, manifested and reflected in this zill. The appearance, in the shadow, of the whole form and manner of the original is a matter that is not hidden from anyone. However, the shadow has no existence of its own, and in reality, no superiority is present in it. All that appears in it is an image of the orig- inal, which becomes visible and manifest in it. Therefore, neither you nor anyone else should consider it denigrating to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that his inner light reaches those who, out of his ummah, are perfectly obedient to him. It should be understood that two great matters result from this reflection of light, which, like permanent grace, manifests itself in the purified souls of the followers of Muhammad. The first is that the utmost perfection of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is thereby displayed; for a lamp from which other lamps can be lit, and are ever lit, is better than a lamp from which no other lamp can be lit. Its second effect is that, by such perpetual grace, it proves the superiority of this ummah over all other peoples, and the proof of the divine origin of Islam always continues to remain fresh, and does not need to rely only on references to the past. This fact is enough to demonstrate the truth of the Holy Quran like the shining sun. It also serves to complete the argument against the opponents of Islam, and visibly brings humiliation, shame, and disgrace upon them, for they are unable to show in their own faith and among their own priests and pundits the light and blessings they witness in Islam. ها الصادق في ی فتدبّر أ في طلبك ہللا دك ی الطلب، أ [So reflect, O you who are true in your search. May Allah guide you in what you seek]. At this point, some immature [scholars] might ask: ‘What was