Favours of the Gracious God — Page 117
117 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS our Master, grant us help against the disbelievers”. Thus, my Lord accepted my entreaties and fulfilled my need, and helped me, and He is the Best of Helpers. One day I was reflecting over my lack of means, shud - dering at the thought like a young sapling that needs support, worrying over this anguish. As I recited vers - es of the Holy Qur’an, reflecting on their meaning with full concentration, pushing gently the bridle of thought and reflection; I implored Allah Almighty to show me the path of insight, and complete my argument upon the wrongdoers, and safeguard me from the wrongdoing of the transgressors. Thus, when I was pondering like a fast-paced person, and the furnace of investigation was ablaze, and I was pursuing some verses of the Holy Qur’an and reflect - ing over their manifest meaning, suddenly a verse of the Holy Qur’an flashed before my eyes. Its radiance was not like the sparkle of the pearls of Oman, rather more so. When I reflected over the meaning of this verse and fol - lowed its light. I departed into its direction and reached its open space; I found this verse to be a wealth of knowl - edge and a treasure trove of secrets. I rejoiced in seeing it , and its power manifested itself to me like an ember, and its beauty and greenery moved my heart, it possessed