THE GRACE OF ALLAH

 THE GRACE OF GOD ON THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW)

The Great Reformer said:

  

"The greatest proof of the truth of the claim to prophethood by the Holy Prophet (saw), is the very life that he lived. There is none who can raise an accusing finger at him. He was sent to the world at a time when the darkness enveloped it on all sides and he lived up to the time that he heard the words: Al-yauma akmalto lakum deenakum wa atmamto alaikum ni'matii: (today I have perfected your religion for you and bestowed my favour on you). He did not pass away from this world till he had seen people joining Islam in very large numbers.

In fact, there are many reasons why he was called Mohammad. 

He had another name too: Ahmad. This is the name which occurs in the prophecy made by Messiah (Christ - peace be on him) about his advent. The words: Mobashiram bi-Rasoolin ya'tee mim-ba'di-ismohoo Ahmad. That is, a prophet will be raised after me and his name will be Ahmad. This name had a reference to his praising God more than every one else. This word makes it quite clear and it is very true that the people praise the person from whom they receive something and the more they get the more they offer praises. He who is given one rupee will praise only as much as he is given and he who is given a thousand rupees will praise according to his own gift. This very clearly shows that the Holy Prophet Mohammad (saw), received the grace of God more than everybody else.

The fact is that the very name (of the Holy Prophet) constituted a prophecy that this person would be the greatest recipient of the Grace of God".

(Malfuzat Vol. II pp. 177)