Sometimes this is also referred to as "The First...

Sometimes this is also referred to as "The First Manifestation" [ tajalli-e Awwal ], or "The Far-Reaching Mercy" [ rahmat al-Wasi‘ah ]. Numerous traditions support this concept. Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah has narrated, "I asked the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), 'What is the first thing God created?' He answered, 'The light of your prophet, O Jabir!

He first created it then from it He created all other things.'" [^3] The line from start to finish is one, The whole of creation has become a journey to Him, an this road prophets are like camel-drivers, being conductors and guides of the caravan.

From among them our master has become chief, Both first and last with regard to this affair, With him, the end of this road has been reached; Concerning him has been revealed: "I invite others to God." [verse 108 of chapter 12 of the Holy Qur’an] Favored with Support from the Unseen Since God is aware of the future decisions people will make and the deeds they will perform, He grants particular favors to individuals who have the spirit of pursuing the truth and choosing the path of virtue.

For this reason, beginning in their childhood years, He places them under the umbrella of His guardianship. Spiritual individuals in general and the Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) in particular, were the recipients of such gifts.

"Verily, from the beginning of the Prophet's childhood (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) God sent the greatest of His angels to be his companion in order to familiarize him with the path of noble traits and the virtues of universal ethics (akhlaq)." [^4] History books have recorded numerous instances where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) received unseen support.

The All-Embracing Mercy [rahmat al-wasi‘ah] Another instance that shows the spiritual station of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) is that he was the manifestation and fountain of God's providence. This station was granted to him due to his inner purity. This trait was manifest in his blessed existence from childhood and continued until the end of his life.

For this reason and due to his noble existence, God refrained from punishing this community ( ummah , the community of the Prophet).