The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 349
Repeated Challenges been sent to all of you and I am the foremost of the believers. . And You did say to me:. I have sent you so that I may illuminate Islām in the eyes of all people, so that none of the religions that are current upon the earth should be able to match Islām in blessings, insight, excellence of teachings, support of God and wonderful signs of God. . And it is You Who said to me:. You are honoured in My presence and I have chosen you for Myself. 349. But O my All-Powerful God! You know that most people have not accepted me. They consider me an impostor and call me disbeliever, liar and dajjāl. They revile me and torment me with their harsh tongues. It has been said of. Ime that I swallow that which is forbidden, devour the substance of other people, break my promises, usurp people's rights, revile them, break my covenants, collect wealth for myself and that I am wicked and bloodthirsty. . All this is said about me by people who call themselves. Muslims and consider themselves to be virtuous, wise and pious. They believe that whatever they say about me is true. They have seen hundreds of heavenly signs manifested by You and yet they do not believe. They look upon my followers with contempt. Everyone of them who indulges in vilification imagines that he thereby acquires great spiritual merit. O my Powerful Master and. God, do guide me, and manifest some sign whereby Your good natured servants may believe firmly that I am accepted of You, and their faith may be strengthened and they may recognize You and fear You and carry out a holy change in themselves according to the directions of