The Promised Messiah and Mahdi — Page 15
THE PROMISED MESSIAH AND MAHDI perception, that every particle of his being was devoted to. Muhammad, to the God of Mohammad, and to the Religion of. Muhammad. " (Seerat-i-Tayyiba P 41). . Another devoted follower, Hadhrat Dr Meer Muhammad. Ismail, a very learned and perceptive man gives the following assessment of the personality of the Promised Messiah. "The Promised Messiah was very gentle and mild of heart and temperament, merciful and magnanimous, very hospitable, the most courageous among men. In times of hardship and trial, when the hearts of others sank in their breasts, he marched forward fearless like a lion. Forgiveness, overlooking the faults of others, liberality, humility of mind, loyalty, simplicity, love of God, love of the Holy. Prophet, respect for those holy persons eminent in the history of. Islam, sanctity of commitment, beauty in actual daily life, dignity, jealous regard where a point of honour was involved, high resolve, a smiling face and an open brow -- these were the most prominent traits of his character and personality. I first saw the Promised Messiah when I was a child only two or three years old. And he disappeared from my view in death when I was a young man of 27. But most solemnly I go on oath before God that in all my life I have never seen a man better in morals than he, more virtuous, more full of kindness and compassion and solicitude for the welfare of others, more full of love for God and His Apostle. Indeed he was a light which shone in this world for the benefit of mankind, and he was like the gentle and fruitful rain which comes down after difficult years of dryness and enriches the earth. " (Seerat-i-Tayyiba p. 68-69) alis 15