The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 51
The commentary of al-Qa si dah 51 ; L Q Y ;` ; " ; ; Q U a % ; & M b @ @ & ; & ; Q ; N Q P ; ;&c ; / < (f'< '[ < A( / < P ٗ _ There is no age in which a prophet appeared, And did not prophesy about your advent (i. e. the Holy Prophet sa ). ( D i w a nul-Bu s air i , p. 2, Ma t b u ‘ah Mu st af a Al-B a b i Al- H alab i , 1955) Furthermore, the couplet refers to the Qur’ a nic prophecy of a future advent of the reflection of the Holy Prophet sa in the latter days. This is mentioned in the chapter al-Jumu‘ah as follows. ᅓ …and (among) others from among them who have not yet joined them. He is the Mighty, the Wise. ( al-Jumu‘ah , 62:4 ) The couplet alludes to this second advent, which was to reflect the light of the Holy Prophet sa. This is why the Holy Prophet sa is referred to as the full moon. The moon has no light of its own, but simply reflects the light of the sun. As described in couplet three, The Holy Prophet’s sa first advent resembled the sun, radiating powerful and commanding light. During this dispensation the Holy Prophet’s sa majestic qualities dominated. These qualities are related to his majestic name Muhammad. However, his second advent would emphasize the beauty, compassion and elegance of Islam through a reformer who would appear in his image. This is