The Guiding Light

by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad

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iii have been given a choice to act in a way so that they can either progress to spiritual heights or can end up as the worst of the worst. All a h the Exalted is best of all Judges and believers are enjoined to do good deeds. A detailed description of good deeds is given and the concept of believers, non-believers and hypocrites are introduced. All a h the Exalted has promised a fitting punishment for the Hypocrites. Believers are taught prayers to seek protection against discord, jealousy and evil speculations whilst drawing their attention to God’s attributes which are magnificent, manifold and all-encompassing. It is explained that the rejection of Divine Prophets is a heinous act and will be punished severely. While those who will accept the message of the prophets, believe in God and do good deeds will be duly rewarded. They will be granted vital blessings of composure, tranquillity and peace of mind. Believers are enjoined to follow the commandment of “we hear and we obey” and are taught prayers to seek All a h’s forgiveness for their shortcomings. The believer is encouraged to seek “the good end” of being with the righteous in the next world. It is explained that each soul will have to be accounted for their deeds and the Holy Qur’ a n is the ultimate Guide book for the believers. It is explained that the Holy Qur’ a n is the word of God Who has all the best attributes and beautiful names and subject