Malfuzat – Volume I — Page 98
98 learn its deeper essence. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Similarly, among the miracles of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in the way of morality, there is another that on one occasion, the Prophets had at his disposal a large number of sheep. One person is reported to have said that never in his life had he seen anyone possess such abundant wealth. The Holy Prophet sa gave the entire flock to that person upon which the man immediately said: 'Without doubt, you are a true Prophet, for such generosity cannot be exhibited by anyone else. ' Hence, the exemplary morals of the Holy Prophets were such that the Quran makes the following statement: 1 إِنَّكَ لَعَلَى خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ And thou dost surely possess high moral excellences. Our Community Ought to Make Progress in Morality And so, it is incumbent upon our community to make progress in morality. As the proverb has it: الْإِسْتِقَامَةُ فَوْقَ الْكَرَامَةِ 1 Steadfastness is more than a miracle. They ought to remember that if someone behaves harshly towards them, they should insofar as possible respond in a soft and gentle manner. Even at a time of retribution, they ought to avoid cruelty and severity. Humans possess an inner self as well, which is of three types: one which incites to evil, one which reproves man for evil and the soul at rest. In the state that incites man towards evil, a per- son is unable to restrain their emotions and inappropriate passions, and fails to remain within appropriate bounds, falling from a state of morality. However, in the state of self-reproof, a person manages to restrain themselves. I am reminded of an anecdote written by Sa'di in his book Bustan, in which he states that once a noble man was bitten by a dog. When he returned home, his house-folk noticed the dog bite. A simple and innocent girl who was present said: 'Why did you not bite the dog in revenge?" The man responded: 'Humans cannot behave like dogs. ' Similarly, when a person is abused and cursed by a wretch, it is incumbent upon a believer to abstain from responding in kind. Otherwise, this example of dog- like behaviour shall be applicable to such people. The beloved of God have been al-Qalam,68:5