M6:174 — هست اشارات محمدالمراد / کل گشاد اندر گشاد اندر گشاد

Translation: The allusions of Muhammad are the Intended One's very meaning; All is an unfolding within an unfolding, within an unfolding. Meaning: This verse states that the teachings of Prophet Muhammad are the source of all spiritual openings and unveilings, providing a complete path to apprehending truth.

Mowlana, in this profound couplet, extols and analyzes the station of the Seal of Prophets, Muhammad (PBUH). He understands khatam not merely as 'the last' in chronological sequence, but as 'the most complete' and 'the ultimate' in the quality of spiritual openings. This, I assure you, is a deeper perspective on the Prophet's position; he is not just the finisher of the prophetic lineage, but the very 'opener of seals.'

I contend that 'ashārāt-i Muhammad al-Murād' refers to all the sayings, actions, and the entire prophetic way of life, all of which emanate from the fountainhead of divine intention (murād-i Haqq). These, in Mowlana's view, are the ultimate goal of existence and humanity's absolute guide towards God. The very being of the Prophet and all that has issued from him have never been, and never will be, without purpose.

The astonishing repetition of 'goshād andar goshād andar goshād' emphasizes the comprehensiveness and infinitude of prophetic revelations. It is as if every secret that exists in the cosmos and within the human soul finds its key in the prophetic allusions. This chain of openings is a continuous unfolding; every lock is opened, and behind it, another lock is revealed, which, in turn, is opened by these same teachings. No secret in the world will remain unrevealed; all that exists must be extracted and unveiled from the corners of the Prophet's words and tradition.

This is precisely the point Mowlana alludes to in the preceding and succeeding verses: 'Since the master has mastered the craft, would you not say the craft culminates in you? / In the opening of seals, you are the Seal; in the world of soul-givers, you are Hatam-like in generosity.' He is singular in the art of opening. Like Hatam, he generously opens souls, and in this station, he has had no equal and will have none. This unfolding is not merely for the adherents of Sharia, but for 'the world of soul-givers'; that is, for those who seek the flourishing and enrichment of their own souls.

The Prophet, in Mowlana's estimation, is the intercessor (shafiʿ) who clears the path both in this world (by guiding to religion) and in the next (by leading to paradise). His constant plea, 'Guide my people, for they do not know,' is his perennial calling, both in manifestation and in concealment. After him, there is no longer any excuse for paths to remain closed or meanings locked away; the way to union with God has been openly paved. This is a profound lesson in hope and the possibility of attaining truth for every seeker who walks in his path.

Key takeaways

• Prophet Muhammad's station is not merely the end of prophecy, but the most complete and ultimate spiritual opener.
• The Prophet's allusions and teachings are the source of all divine openings and unveilings for humanity.
• The repetition 'unfolding within an unfolding' emphasizes the comprehensiveness, infinitude, and continuity of spiritual truth discovery.
• Following the Prophet's teachings, no spiritual lock remains unopened, and the path to God is fully paved.
• The Prophet is unique and unparalleled in his 'Hatam-like' generosity in opening souls and providing spiritual guidance.