Malfuzat – Volume III — Page 246
246 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad would ‘descend’ as expressed in the word nuzul. The Promised Messiah as said: “If something were to come from above, or descend from the sky, everyone would turn towards it and be able to see it clearly, and it would quickly become well- known. Therefore, this word is a metaphor to express that Allah the Exalted will furnish means by which the Messiah will very quickly gain renown. As such, these means are apparent in this age through the rail, post, press, etc. ” The Comprehensiveness of the Holy Quran The Promised Messiah as said: “Everything is present within the Holy Quran. If a person is sensible, nothing more is needed. ” Then, the Promised Messiah as said: “When the Europeans settle a treaty with other nations, they formulate the text of their agreement in words which leave room to derive reasonable grounds and foundation to meet new requirements and circumstances that may arise even after a long period in time. So, too, there is material and means present in the Holy Quran to meet the needs of the future. ” Lowering One’s Gaze The Promised Messiah as said: “A believer should not be impertinent and let his sights roam unrestrained in every direction. In fact, one ought to act upon the following teaching: 1 ْ مِنْ اَبْصَارِهِم َغُضُّوْا ی They should restrain their eyes. One ought to lower their gaze and refrain from factors that may lead one to look at that which is impermissible. ” Following a School of Thought On one occasion, a preacher who was engaged in discussion with His Holiness as was speaking to him in a manner that made it seem that His Holiness as was also a supporter of the Wahhabi sect. The man would repeatedly express his dislike for the Hanafis and Wahhabis, and would say that he was a seeker of the truth. On this, the Promised Messiah as said: “If a person were to listen to my points of view in an affectionate and calm manner, they would find me to be a very loving 1 an-Nur, 24:31 p. 225