Malfuzat – Volume II — Page 190
190 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad observed in the figurative sense may lead a person to show gratitude to the True Lord and Guide. This is the key that unlocks the secret as to why this blessed chapter begins with rabb-in-nas (the Lord of Mankind), and not ila-hin-nas (the God of Mankind). Since a spiritual guide undertakes the spiritual upbringing of people in accordance with the will of God Almighty, and through the ability and guidance given by Him, a spiritual guide is also implied in these words. The second part is malik-in-nas (the King of Mankind), i. e. seek refuge with God Who is your King. This is another hint that seeks to enlighten human beings about the principles of civil order, and that they themselves may become civilised. In essence, it is Allah Almighty Who is the true King, but this indicates that by way of reflection, there are kings on earth as well. It is for this reason that these words also imply that one must watch over the rights that are due to the ruler of the time. On this instance, no distinction is made between a king who is a disbe- liever, idolator or a believer in God’s Oneness; in fact, the statement is general— the king may be of any faith. Religion and belief are separate matters. In the Holy Quran, wherever God has alluded to a benefactor, He has made no stipulation of Muslim or monotheist, or of belonging to a certain order. As a matter of fact, God speaks of a benefactor in general terms without mentioning any religion. As Allah the Exalted states: 1 ُ الْاِحْسَان ُ الْاِحْسَانِ اِلَّا ء ٓ هَلْ جَزَا Meaning, can the recompense of goodness be anything other than goodness? The Sikh Reign Was a Burning Furnace Now I tell my community and all those who are listening to me clearly and open- ly that the British Empire is our benefactor. For it has done great favours upon us. Those who are sixty or seventy years of age would know well that we were once subjected to the rule of the Sikhs. The afflictions that plagued the Muslims at that time are not hidden. Even recalling them makes the body tremble and the heart begins to palpitate. At the time, Muslims were barred from observing their worship and religious obligations, which are more dear to them than their very lives. It was forbidden to loudly make the call to Prayer, which is a prelude to the Prayer. If ever by some mistake, the muezzin loudly called out the words Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest), he would be killed. Similarly, there was needless 1 ar-Rahman , 25:61