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212

SERMON 212

The Sublimity of Allah and a
eulogy of the Prophet

Praise be to Allah who
is above all similarity to the creatures, is above the words of
describers, who displays the wonders of His management for the
on-lookers, is hidden from the imagination of thinkers by virtue
of the greatness of His glory, has knowledge without acquiring it,
adding to it or drawing it (from someone), and Who is the ordainer
of all matters without reflecting or thinking. He is such that
gloom does not concern Him, nor does He seek light from
brightness, night does not overtake Him nor does the day pass over
Him (so as to affect Him in any manner). His comprehension (of
things) is not through eyes and His knowledge is not dependent on
being informed.

A part of the same
sermon about the Prophet

Allah deputised the
Prophet with light, and accorded him the highest precedence in
selection. Through him Allah united those who were divided,
overpowered the powerful, overcame difficulties and levelled
rugged ground, and thus removed misguidance from right and left.