The Nāṣirī Generations 283.2

283.2

In conformity with this request, Kyuk had this godly Imam brought into his presence, and he, trusting in [the promise] “and God will protect thee from [wicked] men,” in the defence of his religion, was strengthening and supporting himself with [the rest of the promise] : “ for God directeth not the unbelieving people.” When he sat down in that assemblage, they asked him : “ What person was Muhammad ? explain.” That godly Imam answered : “ The last of the prophets, the head of the apostles, and the messenger of the God of the universe, whose head is adorned with the diadem of ‘ By thy life I swear,’ and his body with the mantle of ‘ Have we not opened ’ Musa was enamoured of his excellence—‘ Make me, O God ! one of the people of Muhammad ! ’— and ’Isa the herald of his mission ‘ bringing good tidings of an apostle, who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad.’ ” That assemblage of infidels said : “ He will be a prophet who will be purely spiritual, and not entertain appetite for women, and not be inclined to it like as ’Isa was. Muhammad had nine chambers [women] and a number of children : How was that ? That godly Imam replied : “ The prophet Da’ud — on whom be peace !