The Ocean of Light — Page 63
HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMADAS 63 beginning of time. The appearance of these tribulations was a prerequisite to the advent of this light. If you are not aware of this perpetual Divine practice, then read in the Holy Quran what was said to Moses: 1 اذْهَبْ إِلَى فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُ طَغَى Consider how the transgression of the Pharaoh demanded the appearance of a Kalīm², and how God sent His Prophet when that accursed one transgressed. And then, when disorder reared its head during the time of Hadrat Khatam-un-Nabiyyin, and groups of mischief mongers grew in numbers; and people began to worship idols; and the All-Knowing and All-Powerful God was forsaken; and when all nations engaged themselves in wars and battles; and when the wretched ones deemed debauchery and sin as lawful; 1 Go thou to Pharaoh, for indeed he has transgressed all bounds. (Surah Tà Hã, 20:25) [Publisher] 2 Kalim refers to Prophet Mosesas who was favoured with special and frequent converse with God. [Publisher]