The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 157
Prophethood in Islam 157 are not found in those who come after them. It is clear that the kind of sincerity and devotion with which the companions of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of. Allah be upon him) sacrificed their wealth, lives, and honour in the cause of Islām were not to be found even among the second century Muslims, let alone Muslims of subsequent centuries. Why was this so? It was because the companions, may Allah be pleased with them, had beheld the countenance of the true one, whose love for. Allah was so spontaneously testified even by the disbelieving Quraish. These people, observing his daily supplications, his loving prostrations, his condition of complete obedience, the bright signs of perfect love and devotion on his countenance, and the rain of Divine light on his face, were compelled to affirm: عَشِقَ مُحَمَّدٌ عَلَى رَبِّهِ 'Muḥammad has fallen in love with his Lord. '. The companions not only observed the devotion, love and sincerity which surged up in the heart of our lord and master Muḥammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) like a raging ocean, they also observed God. Almighty's love for him, in the guise of extraordinary support and help. Then they realized that God exists and their hearts testified that He stood by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. ) They had witnessed so many Divine wonders and so many heavenly signs that they were left in no doubt about the existence of a Supreme Being Who is God, Who controls everything and for Whom nothing is impossible. That is why they exhibited such devotion and made such sacrifices as are not possible for anyone until all his doubts have been resolved. They realized that to win His pleas-