The Promised Messiah (as): The True Servant of the Holy Prophet (saw)

Speech by Muhammad Inam Ghory Sahib

In an age overshadowed by spiritual darkness, when Islam faced attacks from all directions—be it from Christian missionaries, Arya Samajists, atheists, or materialists—Allah the Almighty raised a noble servant from Qadian, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). His life became a living testimony of unwavering love, obedience, and servitude to the greatest of all creation: Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

This speech highlights the radiant example of the Promised Messiah (as), whose heart beat solely for his Master, Muhammad (sa), and whose every breath resonated with love and loyalty to the Seal of the Prophets.

Divine Commandment: Follow the Prophet to Attain Allah’s Love

The speaker begins with verses from the Holy Qur’an, including:

“Say, ‘If you love Allah, follow me: then will Allah love you and forgive you your faults.’” (Surah Aal-e-Imran, 3:32)

“And whosoever obeys Allah and this Messenger shall be among those on whom Allah has bestowed His blessings — the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs, and the Righteous.” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:70-71)

These verses establish an eternal principle: The path to Allah’s love lies through complete obedience to His Beloved Prophet (sa). It was this principle that the Promised Messiah (as) embodied in its most beautiful and perfected form.

An Ocean of Love: His Poetic and Prose Tributes to the Holy Prophet (sa)

From his pen flowed verses in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu—streams of affection that proclaimed the Holy Prophet (sa) as the crown of creation. He declared:

“After God, I am intoxicated with the love of Muhammad (sa); if this is disbelief, then by God, I am the greatest disbeliever!”

In prose, he wrote:

“The light given to the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, was not granted to any other prophet. No prophet can match his rank.”

His love was not just words—it was a reality lived every day. Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra), his son, recounts how tears streamed down his father’s face at the mere mention of the Holy Prophet’s name. On another occasion, he was found weeping alone, repeating the verse of the poet Hassan bin Thabit, mourning the absence of the Prophet (sa) from this world.

A Life Moulded in Sunnah: Love in Every Action

Even in minor matters, the Promised Messiah (as) mirrored the Prophet’s practices. He once refused to sleep on an open rooftop despite the sweltering heat, simply because the Holy Prophet (sa) had discouraged it. He insisted on opening the door for a guest himself, remembering the Prophet’s command to honour guests personally.

His longing for Hajj was profound. Although he was unable to perform it due to circumstances beyond his control—including safety concerns and his divine responsibilities—he would be moved to tears at its very mention.

Zeal for the Honour of the Prophet (sa)

When confronted with opponents like Pandit Lekhram, who hurled insults at the Prophet (sa), the Promised Messiah (as) would not even respond to his greetings. He declared that his heart could not allow any cordiality with one who disrespected his beloved Master.

The Station of the Promised Messiah (as): Mujaddid, Ummati Nabi, and Zilli Prophet

He was not a new prophet outside the fold of Islam; rather, he was the perfect reflection of the Holy Prophet (sa). Appointed by Allah as the Mujaddid of the 14th century, he received divine revelation and communication—termed “prophethood” only in the zilli (shadow) sense.

He affirmed:

“No prophet can come after the Holy Prophet (sa) who is independent of him. I am a follower first, then a prophet—a reflection of his light, not a rival.”

Every spiritual blessing he received was a fruit from the garden of Muhammad (sa). His very essence was imbued with the perfume of prophethood, yet rooted firmly in servitude.

Prayer, Forgiveness, and Durood: His Way to Allah

He taught that the true path to Allah lies in sincere prayer, constant seeking of forgiveness, and invoking blessings upon the Holy Prophet (sa). Innovation in religion, he warned, only distances a believer from the essence of faith. True love for the Prophet (sa) means following his path—not inventing new ones.

A Final Tribute in His Own Words

In conclusion, the speaker recites two soul-stirring couplets from the Promised Messiah (as), encapsulating a life devoted to the Prophet (sa):

“My spiritual life and all that I possess is but a shadow cast by the Messenger’s light.” 
“Even if I leave this world, my grave will still echo: Muhammad (sa)! Muhammad (sa)!”

This was no ordinary man. He was a lover, a mirror, a servant, and a testament to faith. He was raised by God not to rival the Holy Prophet (sa) but to reflect his glory in a time of need. Through him, the banner of Muhammad (sa) was raised anew in the modern world.

Let every heart remember: To love the Promised Messiah (as) is to love the Holy Prophet (sa). And to follow him is to walk again in the radiant footsteps of the Prophet.