English Translation: Seerat-ul-Mahdi Volume 2

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In the deserts, there was a great emphasis on robberies, and the frequency of such incidents was high. Travelling on camels was a common practice day and night. Since the region was extremely hot and desert-like, water consumption during journeys was also high. Sometimes, due to haste, if there was a delay in halting the camel, it would jump up suddenly. The age at that time demanded this. Such careless actions made the travelers regretful every time. Initially, the pain was considered trivial because when dismounting and lying down, the pain seemed temporary. However, an opportunity arose to show a doctor. He provided a complete new prescription and diagnosis. An immediate operation was recommended as a treatment. The afflicted person sent a petition to Hazrat Maulvi Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib for help. Maulvi Sahib wrote a reply on a card stating that if every new investigation is done, then there is no treatment other than surgery. However, our opinion is that before the operation, an examination should be conducted with Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Beg. Dr. Sahib, you will be familiar with him. If an introductory note is needed, show him this card. Accordingly, as per the advice, the afflicted person went to Dr. Yaqoob Beg in Lahore. The late Dr. Sahib examined with great ethics and attention, and after a complete new diagnosis, he recommended no treatment other than surgery. Since the afflicted person had started using a truss belt for caution in this disease, Dr. Sahib emphasized that besides wearing the truss belt at bedtime, its use should be continuous. And the operation should be done soon; otherwise, if complications arise, the operation will fail, and there is no significant danger. He advised against horseback riding, jumping, running, leaping from heights. Before this, Khaksar had been transferred from Sub-Inspector Bhattinda to Court Inspector Bussey. Therefore, there was no immediate concern. Khaksar received the operation expenses and other expenses from Dr. Sahib and after arranging the operation, he returned to Lahore. On the return journey, he arrived in Qadian and mentioned the quality of the day and the advice of Dr. Sahib to Hazrat Maulvi Sahib. Upon hearing this, Maulvi Sahib said, "We had already"

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The advice was given that an operation should be performed. Then Khaksar was asked if he intended to have the operation. I mentioned that in a month or two, the weather would be suitable for the operation, and the necessary items for travel could also be arranged. Hazrat Maulvi Sahib said that before the operation, mention should be made to Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as) and seek his prayers. Since you are here, why not mention it to Hazrat Sahib? I expressed that if the opportunity arises, I will try to mention it. On that same evening after the Maghrib prayer, Hazrat Sahib was present in the upper part of the mosque. Five other companions were also there. Hazrat Maulvi Sahib gestured towards me and mentioned in his service that he has developed a new ailment. For reassurance, I had sent him to Dr. Yaqoob Beg Sahib. He has advised an urgent operation. Upon hearing this, Hazrat (as) said, "Maulvi Sahib! Every new ailment is like this." Maulvi Sahib explained that the Greeks call this ailment "fataq." Hazrat addressed me and said, "We have never seen you in a state of distress due to this ailment. You always walk like a healthy person." Hazrat Maulvi Sahib said that before the operation, a special truss belt is made for this ailment. It is worn at all times. It does not cure the ailment, but it provides comfort and support during walking. Upon hearing this, it was said that when everything is functioning well and there is no discomfort, what is the need for an operation? Hazrat Maulvi Sahib said, "There is no treatment, only a support. And sometimes, using this support can worsen the ailment, and then even if an operation is performed due to a complication, it may not be successful. And in old age, operations are prohibited without extreme necessity. At this moment, Dr. Yaqoob Beg Sahib is also present there, and it is a suitable time considering the age. Moreover, this operation is not very risky." Upon this, Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as) said, "I am concerned about the risks of internal operations. I advise that they should be done at times of extreme necessity. That is, until without an operation

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Then Khaksar was addressed, saying that the matters doctors prohibit, adhere to them. And having trust in Allah, keep functioning without the need for an operation. This discussion ended here. Upon returning from the mosque, Hazrat Maulvi Sahib spoke to Khaksar, saying that since Hazrat Sahib has opposed the operation, now abandon the intention for the operation. And as Hazrat Sahib has advised, act accordingly. This matter has been overlooked for 45 years. Khaksar did not experience any critical condition. And now, it is the final stage of life. Even at this moment, when a person has no specific knowledge, no one even knows that I am afflicted with such a chronic illness. I believe that sometimes, from those sacred and blessed tongues that are colored with compassion and sympathy, even a prayerful quality is adopted.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The Messenger, the Lady, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Jat that once Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as) made a prediction regarding Mirza Nazamuddin that on a certain date, there would be mourning in his house. But when the date arrived and the time of evening approached, and nothing significant happened, all the opponents of Hazrat Sahib gathered near his house. The sun was setting or had already set when suddenly cries were heard from the house of Mirza Nazamuddin. Upon inquiry, it was found that Alfat Begum, the mother of Mirza Arshad Beg, had passed away. I have been at the house of Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as) since that time when Bashir was not even born yet.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The Messenger, the Lady, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Jat that sometimes a vile person appointed by Mirza Nazamuddin was tasked with insulting Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as). Consequently, this person would spend the entire night hurling insults. Finally, when it was time for the pre-dawn meal, Hazrat Ji Dadi Sahib would say, "Now give him something to eat. He must be exhausted. His throat must be parched." I would tell Hazrat Ji that such unfortunate individuals deserve nothing.

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It is necessary. If we do any harm, Allah sees. There should be no issue from our side.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor Thalwi communicated in writing to me that from Delhi, Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as) sent a letter. The names of Muhammad Khan Sahib Hamnashin Arora Sahib, and Khaksar were mentioned on the envelope. It was written in the letter that people here throw stones and bricks a lot and openly abuse. I want to include some friends in this reward. Therefore, all three gentlemen should come immediately. We three got up from the chair and left. We didn't even go home. When we reached Kartarpur, Muhammad Khan and Munshi Arora Sahib asked me to get the tickets. I had nothing with me. I thought of taking some money from them for my ticket fare. They had already given me the fare for their tickets. I took their tickets and the car arrived. Chaudhry Rustam Ali Khan Sahib Marhoom was standing in the car and saying not to take a ticket and ride with him. I sat with Chaudhry Sahib Marhoom, and we reached Delhi. In Delhi, Hazrat Sahib had taken a large double-story house on rent. The upper part was for women, and the lower part was for men. People used to quarrel and throw stones and bricks here every morning and evening. Inspector Police, who was not an Ahmadi, used to help Ahmadis and disperse the crowd. One day, Mirza was surprised. I was somewhere at that time. He called Hazrat Sahib and said that I am the Deputy Superintendent of Police, and I have been directed to inquire from you why you have come and for how long you will stay, and if any mischief happens, who will be responsible. You write your statement for me. Meanwhile, I arrived. I knew him. Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as) was writing a statement, and when I saw this, I came down. He saw me and ran down. I had actually come down to inform the police. Seeing him come down, a woman who was on the balcony scolded him. Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor Thalwi communicated in writing to me that

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Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib Bhopali from Delhi arrived. He was invited for a discussion by the followers of Ali Jan. Ali Jan's family are prominent traders and Wahhabis. Upon meeting Hazrat Messiah Ma'ud (as), it was mentioned that Maulvi Sahib has been invited from Bhopal to have a discussion with you. No conditions are necessary. This is a matter of seeking the truth. Let those who wish to present their views come. A date was set. Hazrat instructed me and the late Pir Siraj-ul-Haq Sahib to bring some books from our acquaintances. We didn't need them, but through their beliefs, they can be silenced. We both searched a lot of places, but no one agreed to give the books. In the street of the Imam, Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib Faqir used to live. He promised that whenever books are needed, bring them. The next day when we went, we couldn't find him, and his sons started hurling abuses at us, saying that those who help atheists are also atheists. We both got up and left from there. Pir Siraj-ul-Haq left separately from me. I stood a little further and started speaking harshly to them. People gathered and started asking me what the matter was. I expressed that the Imam is being insulted. They started saying that we know they are great disbelievers. They are hidden Wahhabis. They used to go to the Wahhabi mosque to pray. Consequently, those people turned against me. Then I returned from there. When I passed by the Imam's house, he gestured for me to come into his room and said not to mention it to anyone as much as they are needed. I can give. I said if you do such a great favor, why did I start mentioning it. He said that when Mirza Sahib took an oath from Maulvi Nazir Hussain in the Jamia Mosque, I saw divine lights descending upon you, and the glory of Prophethood was evident from your forehead, but I couldn't express my belief. Well, I brought these books and presented them in the service of Hazrat Sahib, and you were very pleased. On this, the people of Delhi had said (It's a festival, brother, it's a festival, we have a bag full of books) - Tafsir Mazhari and Sahih Bukhari.

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The book Sahih Bukhari was not available. At that time, Maulvi Rahim Bakhsh Sahib was in charge of the entire Fathpur Mosque. He was the successor of Syed Imam Ali Shah Rind, and he had very good relations with my late father, who was employed in Gujrat. When I expressed this relationship to him, he was very pleased. I asked him for books, and he asked me how I am with Mirza Sahib. I said that the defeat of these Wahhabis is our victory. They started saying that this is fine. So, they gave me the books. I took them and gave them to Hazrat Sahib. Sahih Bukhari was still not found. Then, Habib-ur-Rahman Sahib Marhoom, who had come from Hajipur to Delhi at that time, and I went to Madrasa Shah Abdul Aziz. Near this madrasa, my uncle Hafiz Muhammad Saleh Sahib, the president of the Law Society, had a house. We went there to ask for the last part of Sahih Bukhari. He gave it to us, and we brought it. Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib arrived for the discussion. There was a big exchange in which there was a room. In that room, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib and Abdul Qadoos, the non-Ahmadi editor of Sahifa Qudsi, and we were sitting. Maulvi Bashir Ahmad came. Apparently, he was in a very cheerful mood and met Hazrat Sahib with great respect and reverence and greeted him and sat down. Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) said, "This is not a matter of winning or losing. Ask your questions sitting here. I will answer. Let the matter be settled here." But he did not have the courage to sit in front of Hazrat and ask questions and answers. He wanted permission to sit in a corner and write. Many people were sitting in Dalan with the followers of Ali Jan. Hazrat said, "Very good." So, he started copying the questions he had brought from home to a person who was also familiar to me. His name was Masjid Dali Khan. I told him that Hazrat Sahib is sitting free. When you have written the questions, give them so that Hazrat can write the answers. They started saying that these are just notes, although they were copying word for word. The people of Delhi started making noise against me, asking why I interfere in this matter. Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib called out to me to come here. I went there. He said, "Come here today." I left.

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After a while, I went to Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib to see if he had finished or not. I asked, "Maulvi Sahib, is it a matter of money or knowledge?" Then Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib called out, "Come here today." I left again. Hazrat Sahib said, "Why are you leaving?" I left for the third time. Then Hazrat Sahib also got up and left. He said about me, "He is very enthusiastic." When he finishes writing, send it to me as well. When he had prepared his article, we brought it to Hazrat Sahib. He told me to stand here. When the two pages are ready, give them to friends for copying. I saw Hazrat looking at the article with a critical eye. He kept turning pages and then turned the paper over and looked at it with a critical eye. He set it aside. It seemed as if he hadn't read it. He just glanced and started writing the answer. When the two pages were ready, I brought them down for copying. Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib and Abdul Qadoos started copying. In this way, when the two pages were ready, they brought them down, and the copying continued. Hazrat Sahib was writing so quickly that it was a responsibility for those copying the two pages. Abdul Qadoos, who was very new, was amazed. He started touching the ink to see if the first was written or not. I said if this is the case, it is a great miracle that the answer was written before. The purpose was to quickly write the answer and simultaneously have it copied. I gave Maulvi Bashir Ahmad the answer to write. He said he wanted to meet Hazrat Sahib. We didn't, but someone informed Hazrat Sahib that Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib wants to meet. Hazrat immediately came and Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib said, "If you permit, I will write the answer tomorrow." You happily gave permission. Hazrat Sahib went upstairs. But we followed them thinking it was a debate. In this way, you could have done the same in Bhopal as well. When there was a lot of hustle and bustle

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This time when the discussion took place, the people of Delhi said, "When Mirza Sahib has given permission, what right do you have to stop him? We ourselves understood that we cannot sit face to face and have a discussion. Then we left Maulvi Sahib. Until the final discussion, Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib maintained the same attitude. Sometimes he did not write in front of him. He would take permission and leave. One Maulvi said to Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Sahib, "There was a heavy weight of 'noon' (ن) in your argument, but Mirza Sahib tied the 'noon' bridge." When the discussion ended, Maulvi Bashir Ahmad came to meet and said to Hazrat Sahib, "I hold you in high esteem. I seek forgiveness for causing you trouble in this discussion." The purpose was that he used to show great respect to Hazrat Sahib.

Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor informed me in writing that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) returned to Delhi. I stayed for a day to return the books. The person to whom books were to be given used to hurl abuses. But I laughed. So, they continued to abuse. Since we had succeeded, instead of getting angry at their abuses, laughter came involuntarily, and they too were helpless.

Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor informed me in writing that when Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) visited Delhi, one day they went to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Wali Allah. They recited Fatiha and said that he was a reformer of his time.

Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor informed me in writing that once I started to leave Qadian and Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) also granted permission. Then he said, "Stop. Bring a glass of milk and drink it." Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib also came. Then Hazrat brought a glass of milk for them and then escorted us to the canal. And many times, Hazrat used to escort us to the canal.

Through Maulvi Abdul Rahman, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib's widow

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Mr. Jatt Maulvi Fazil informed me that it was the habit of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) that when someone came to meet him and called out, I or someone else would inform you that someone wants to meet you. Then you would immediately come out. 1137 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sheikh Karim Ilahi Sahib of Patiala informed me in writing that once a farmer saw a dream in Patiala that I was in Qadian. It was daytime. I came out of the room to the courtyard with the thought in my heart that the next time I go to Patiala, I should prepare a robe for Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) and send it. When I reached the square, someone said that Hazrat Sahib is on the roof of the mosque. I wished to find out how Hazrat Sahib liked the robe so that it could be prepared accordingly and sent. To find out, I climbed to the roof of the mosque. I saw Hazrat Sahib present. On one side, Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib was sitting, and on the other side, another person was sitting whom I did not know. I sat in front. I had not yet made any remarks when Hazrat turned towards me and said attentively, "The next time you go to Patiala, prepare a robe for us and send it, and the robe that was worn at that time." Holding both sides under the collar with both hands, he said, "Make it in a way that keeps you warm." Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din was amazed and said that it had been a while since Hazrat had come down to the square. I had the same thought in the square that this time when I go to Patiala, I will have a robe made for Hazrat and send it, and upon receiving the news of Hazrat's arrival, I had come with the intention of finding out how Hazrat likes the robe. It is surprising that I had not yet made any remarks when Hazrat himself said, "This is correct. Allah, by His grace, sometimes reveals some needs of His servants to the hearts of other people." After that, my eyes opened. What do I see? I am still in Patiala. Because it was the winter season. With this thought in mind that if the interpretation of this dream is in the knowledge of God

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However, according to the apparent words, I should have a robe made and sent by preparing a warm Kashmiri shawl, cutting it into pieces, and getting work done with silk threads of the same color on all four sides to estimate the blessed body's style. Then I had a robe prepared and sent to Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib through parcel post. In the letter, it was detailed that such an action was taken to fulfill the interpretation of a dream. When the parcel arrived, present this robe to Hazrat Sahib on my behalf in service. In response, the late Maulvi Sahib wrote to me that upon the arrival of the parcel, he himself took the parcel to present it to Hazrat Sahib in service. Hazrat said, "Open it." When the robe was taken out, Hazrat immediately stood up and, holding the first robe, adorned the parcel robe. And he said to Maulvi Sahib, "What a glory of God that He reveals some needs of His servants to the hearts of other people." Indeed, our robe had become so dear that when changing clothes, the heart did not desire to wear the robe. And it was suggested to change the robe. But then due to the necessities and busyness of the series, a mistake occurred. Then looking at the buttons, he said, "Maulvi Sahib, what a wise thing you have said that despite being long like a bridge, buttons have been attached in front. To save from the cold. I dislike in old-style robes that the uppermost cloth is open from the front. Which cannot protect from the cold. Then he said, "Maulvi Sahib, the surprise is that the body has been made so accurately as if someone measured and made it. Maulvi Sahib finally wrote to the gardener that your dream has been correct, and the interpretation has also been proven correct. Because the words Hazrat used this time were exactly the same as those he used when presenting the bridge. Allah, by His grace, has appreciated your effort. The gardener states that Sheikh Karim Ilahi Sahib told me that as far as I know, for the journey of the Promised Messiah (as) to Fotowalayat, Hakeem Muhammad Kazim, a photographer from Anarkali Lahore, has prepared a buttoned long coat in which Hazrat wore a buttoned coat. He is the same person.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The widow of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib through Maulvi Abdul Rahman

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Mr. Jatt Maulvi Fazil informed me that once an inspiration came to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) that there would be some loss for you and your companions. So, Hazrat asked Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib to pray in this way. A few days later, you took Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib along and set off from Gurdaspur on foot towards the village. On the way, Hafiz Sahib started eating some berries from under a tree. Hazrat asked, "Whose berries are these?" Hafiz Sahib said, "I don't know." Upon which Hazrat said, "Then how did you start eating without permission?" Hafiz Sahib threw all those berries and moved on. During this journey, Hazrat's shawl and Hafiz Sahib's sheet got lost. 1139 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor informed me in writing that once in Ludhiana, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) was going out for a walk. It was raining heavily and very fragrant. Hazrat said, "Seeing and saying are very different things. In Punjab, they call saying 'spider' (meaning doing is praiseworthy, and saying is deceitful)." 1140 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor informed me in writing that in Ludhiana, it was raining heavily. Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) was going out for a walk. Mia Chiragh, who was a boy at that time and very mischievous, slipped. I said, "It's good. He is very mischievous." Hazrat quietly said, "Even big ones fall. Hearing this, I lost my senses, and with great difficulty, I completed that walk and went back inside when Hazrat had already sat down. I said, "Hazrat, forgive my mistake. Tears were flowing. Hazrat started saying, "We didn't tell you to go. You are with us." 1141 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib Kapoor informed me in writing that Mir Abbas Ali Sahib of Ludhiana had very old beliefs. He used to constantly seek meanings from Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) in Sufi terminology and ask about Sufi issues. This time

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The gentleman had written many comforting lines which he had copied into a book. And there was a lot of information in those lines as if it was the essence of Sufism. Mir Abbas Ali Sahib said that he did not copy any letter without ablution. Hazrat Sahib had sent many copies of Barahin Ahmadiyya to Mir Sahib and had written that this is not a matter of buying and selling. You can give it to your friends because I had an old relationship with them. I brought the book with those lines to see. The book was still with me when Mir Sahib apostatized. After that, he demanded that book from me. I did not send it. Then he complained to Hazrat Sahib that I did not give the book. Hazrat Sahib wrote to me to return his book to him. I fell silent. Then Mir Sahib complained again. And again Hazrat wrote to me. At that time, due to his apostasy, the revelation "Its root is firmly fixed, and its branches reach into the sky" was much objected to by the opponents. I went to Qadian. In the presence of Maulvi Abdullah Sanori Sahib, Hazrat said to me, "Why don't you give him the book?" Maulvi Abdullah Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him) replied that he did not give the book on Hazrat's guarantee (sometimes Maulvi Abdullah Sahib and I used to talk casually with Hazrat in a friendly manner, as friends do, and Hazrat used to laugh). And I said, "How can I return this treasure of gnosis and knowledge that is inside this book?" Hazrat said, "It should be returned. You know it, he knows it." After that, I went to Kapurthala. One day, while looking at the book, there was a letter in it written by Abbas Ali, copied by Hazrat Sahib from Abbas Ali's pen. In which it was written that I have come to know that you will apostatize at some point. You should repent frequently and meet me. When I read this letter, I immediately went to Qadian and presented the same phrase in front of Hazrat. He said, "This was the reason you didn't return the book." Then Sheikh Yaqub Ali Sahib took the book from me. 1142 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafar Ahmad Sahib of Kapurthala informed me in writing that

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When Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (as) was residing in Delhi, and the locals suggested that Maulvi Nazir Hussain Sahib should discuss with Hazrat Sahib. Maulvi Nazir Hussain declined to engage in the discussion. Hazrat had written a letter to Maulvi Nazir Hussain Sahib stating that he would present evidence in the Jami Masjid regarding the demise of Jesus (as). If you say after a year that this is not true, and if within a year you do not face punishment, then it is not from God. Maulvi Nazir Hussain did not respond. Upon receiving no reply, Hazrat wrote another letter which Muhammad Khan Sahib and Khaksar delivered to Maulvi Nazir Hussain. In it, Hazrat wrote that tomorrow we will meet at Jami Masjid. If you do not come, God's curse will be upon you. When we took this letter, Maulvi Nazir Hussain instructed us to go outside and sit with Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Batalvi. He should be given the letter. I went to him. Maulvi Muhammad Hussain opened the letter. Then Maulvi Nazir Hussain arrived. He asked Maulvi Muhammad Hussain what was written in the letter. Maulvi Muhammad Hussain said, "I cannot read. You have been cursed a lot." At that time, a Delhi chief was also sitting there and had read the letter that Maulvi Muhammad Hussain had read. He said, "There is no curse in the letter." Maulvi Nazir Hussain said to him, "You have also become cursed." He then fell silent. Then we said to Maulvi Nazir Hussain, "Give whatever response you need to give." Maulvi Muhammad Hussain said, "We do not respond. You go away. You are an apostate. The letter has been delivered." We said we would come back with a response. Then people said, "Let it go. The purpose was not to respond." We recounted the whole incident to Hazrat Sahib. The next day, we all went to Jami Masjid. There were twelve people with Hazrat Sahib. As far as I remember, there were Muhammad Khan Sahib, Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib, Munshi Aruruddin Sahib, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, Muhammad Saeed Sahib, who was the nephew of Mir Naseer Nawab Sahib, and Khaksar. I cannot recall the names of the others. We sat near the middle gate of the Jami Masjid. Hazrat Sahib also sat down. I remember that Syed Amir Ali and Syed Fazilat Ali Sialkoti were also present. We were on the right side of the door, towards the window. Maulvi Nazir Hussain and

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Maulvi Muhammad Hussain and seven others were present. The entire mosque courtyard was full of people. The English captain of the police arrived. Due to the large crowd, he was nervous. He came to Hazrat Sahib and asked, "What is your purpose in coming here?" Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib replied in English that the purpose is for Hazrat Sahib to present evidence regarding the death of Jesus and for Nazir Hussain to swear that it is not true. He then went to Nazir Hussain and asked if he was willing to swear such an oath. Nazir Hussain replied, "I do not swear oaths." He then came back and informed Hazrat Sahib that he was not prepared to swear the oath upon hearing the evidence. Therefore, you should leave. Hazrat Sahib stood up to leave. I held his hand and requested him to wait a bit. I told Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib to tell the captain of the police to go to the other side first, and then we would go. He was insistent that we should go first this time. There was a lot of commotion about this matter. Then the police captain decided that we should all leave together, with some going out from one door and others from another. So, we all got up. We formed a circle around Hazrat Sahib, and the police were throwing stones at us, both at Nazir Hussain and us. We exited through the gate towards the car. The Delhi locals had removed the car in which we had arrived. The police captain arranged for us to be driven in a carriage. There was an inspector of police on each side of the carriage, and soldiers were behind it. In the carriage were Hazrat Sahib, Muhammad Khan Sahib, Munshi Aruruddin Sahib, Khaksar, and Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib. Despite this, stones continued to be thrown at the carriage. When we left, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib lagged behind. Muhammad Khan Sahib jumped out of the carriage and people gathered around Maulvi Sahib, who, upon seeing Muhammad Khan Sahib, dispersed, and Muhammad Khan Sahib brought Maulvi Sahib along. 1143 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sheikh Karim Ilahi Sahib of Patiala informed me in writing that once Khaksar had entered Darul Aman. One evening after Maghrib prayer, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud

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Peace be upon you. You were present on the roof of the blessed Masjid. Five to seven servants were sitting in front forming a circle. Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him) was standing at a little distance in the eastern direction of this roof. From there, he came towards Hazrat Sahib. We had not yet sat down when he addressed Hazrat Sahib and gestured towards Khaksar, saying, "This Sheikh from Patiala who is sitting in front of you. He is not of a lowly nature, meaning he is not inferior to us, and he has seen many books of Sir Syed. It is the attraction of Hazrat that has brought him here, otherwise, these people were not under anyone's control. Hearing this, I was amazed at what Maulvi Sahib was trying to convey to Hazrat at that moment. Hazrat Sahib, upon hearing Maulvi Sahib's words, turned towards Khaksar and said, "If you have seen the books of Sir Sahib, then tell us which books you liked and found pleasing from his works." After a little contemplation, Khaksar expressed that due to his limited knowledge and ability, he could not see all of Sir Sahib's works, but he had seen some small booklets or requested them from others. The newspaper "Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq," which was published in the form of a monthly magazine from Ali Garh, contained articles by the late Sir Syed, Maulvi Chiragh Ali of Hyderabad, and the late Nawab Mahdi Ali Khan Sahib. Khaksar had also been a buyer of this for many years and had also seen the files of its previous volumes. I liked the speeches of Sir Sahib in his works "Khutbat-e-Ahmadiyya" and "Tabyin-ul-Kalam" more. In the first book, Sir Sahib, during his stay in London, responded to the objections raised by Christians on some verses of the Holy Quran with answers from old books of museums and ancient documents, which is an important Islamic service. Similarly, in the second book, by structuring the pages into three columns, he compared the Torah in one, the Gospel in the second, and the unified contents of the Holy Quran in the third, aiming to prove that when the same contents are in his non-revelatory books, what right do they have to deny the revelatory nature of the Holy Quran? Hearing Khaksar's conversation, Hazrat Sahib said, "Why did you look at Sir Sahib's authored books?"

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After a little contemplation, Khaksar expressed that due to his limited knowledge and ability, he could not see all of Sir Syed's works, but he had seen some small booklets or requested them from others. The newspaper "Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq," which was published in the form of a monthly magazine from Ali Garh, contained articles by the late Sir Syed, Maulvi Chiragh Ali of Hyderabad, and the late Nawab Mahdi Ali Khan Sahib. Khaksar had also been a buyer of this for many years and had also seen the files of its previous volumes. "I liked the speeches of Sir Sahib in his works 'Khutbat-e-Ahmadiyya' and 'Tabyin-ul-Kalam' more. In the first book, Sir Sahib, during his stay in London, responded to the objections raised by Christians on some verses of the Holy Quran with answers from old books of museums and ancient documents, which is an important Islamic service. Similarly, in the second book, by structuring the pages into three columns, he compared the Torah in one, the Gospel in the second, and the unified contents of the Holy Quran in the third, aiming to prove that when the same contents are in his non-revelatory books, what right do they have to deny the revelatory nature of the Holy Quran?"

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Seeing Khaksar more hesitant and troubled, Hazrat said, "Do not hurry. Think and then respond." After a brief silence, Khaksar expressed, "For example, the event of Ascension, if someone objected to it and claimed it was against reason, it would be very difficult to explain to them. How would you explain to them where the Buraq came from, where it is now, and the birds, animals, and the seventh heaven and the Throne of the Most High, the journey and conversations with the Prophets, so much so that the door chain was still moving, and the bed was still warm from the body heat. But from the writings of Sir Sahib, it became clear that it was just a dream. In a dream, one can see wonders and even impossibilities, so from a philosophical perspective, there can be no objection. So, the objector's soul would be relieved, but the event and status of Ascension would also rise together, and the questioner and the answerer would be in the same color. But according to Hazrat's understanding, Ascension was a world of revelation, where the manifestations seek interpretation, and high predictions and news of the unseen are carried. In Ascension, the difference in rank and status cannot be perceived, and the objector has to feel his ignorance in the world of revelation and spiritual influences. Only the one who is currently experiencing it can give such an answer. Hazrat addressed Maulvi Sahib in a cheerful manner, saying, "Maulvi Sahib, I have asked you all these questions so that you may know that since they were in search of a matter and were yearning for it in their hearts, Allah, according to the verse 'And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways' (Quran, 29:69), led them to their desired destination. The big difficulty is that people are no longer in search of the truth. And when the desire and search are not in someone's heart, how can the distinction between good and evil be made?" 1144 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Messenger, the Lady, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Jat Maulvi Fazil that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) came to our village Moza Karalian. Miyan Chiragh Din was residing there. Ghulam Nabi had divorced his wife named Masma Huso. Hazrat went there to reconcile and stayed the night, and then performed their remarriage. And the night

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For a while, you also delivered a sermon. After that, you started urinating in one place, and asked Meher Ali Sakin Karalian to hand you something loose. So, he broke a piece from a wall and gave it to you. You asked him where he got this loose piece from. He replied, "From that wall." You said, "Put it back where you took it from. Without permission, one should not take others' belongings." 1145 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Messenger, the Lady, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Jat Maulvi Fazil that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) borrowed a rupee from Hazrat Ummul Momineen and bought wheat. He completed the household expenses. After that, you asked Chaudhry Rustam Ali Sahib through Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib to borrow 500 rupees and buy some ghee. Upon the arrival of the rupee, you repaid the loan of Hazrat Ummul Momineen, and I have seen many times that Hafiz Sahib used to bring bags of rupees. I had to keep them safe at night.

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Khaksar, I remember that you also inquired about it. After the sermon ended and Hazrat arrived at the place, he summoned me along with Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Sanwari and Mir Hameed Shah Sahib, and said, "The majority of the sermon has been delivered, and the quality belongs to the people. Write it in your own style and present it to me." While Maulvi Abdullah Sahib and Mir Sahib sought some time, Khaksar immediately wrote down his impressions that were in my mind at that moment. I also wrote that Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib and Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib continued to find some words during the sermon, etc. Hazrat was very pleased with my article as it mentioned the disappearance of people and the quality of the sermon, even though some people did not understand Arabic. The truth is that its effect was so extraordinary that it could not be captured in writing. No one coughed during the sermon. Hazrat liked that article, and he called Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib and himself read the article and said, "I want this article to be published along with the sermon." Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib said, "Hazrat, you have buried us alive with this article." (Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib had a friendly and casual relationship with Khaksar). Hazrat laughed and said, "Alright, we won't publish it." Then I stayed in Qadian for several days, and the mention of the Ilhami sermon continued. Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib had a great sense of humor in Arabic. Therefore, he would get excited and emotional over some phrases in the sermon and would keep writing and sending those parts of the sermon to friends. 1148 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) stayed in Sialkot for a month. There was a lecture by Hazrat there. Abdul Hameed Khan Sahib, Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib Ludhianvi, and Khaksar arrived on the day of the lecture. After the lecture ended, I went to shake hands. The time for the train was near, so I sought permission to leave. You said, "Alright, now you have been here for about a month. Alright, now you go home." When I took permission and descended, Syed Hameed Shah Sahib said that you have earned the reward of a month's service. It seemed as if you had

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Close to you, it has been about a month since you arrived. And Mir Hameed Shah Sahib also mentioned that a woman servant used to serve meals to the Master and had no children. Therefore, she kept praying for offspring. Once she offered prayers for fifteen days. So, you asked, "Where were you?" She replied, "I used to serve meals to the Master at both times." You remarked, "It was only during special revelations that such absent-mindedness occurred. This quality was never present. Usually, it was the common habit of the Master to not look around too much. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) stayed in Qadian for a long time. Molvi Muhammad Ahsan Sahib wrote to Molvi Nooruddin Sahib that prayers were being congregated for many days. People will object, what will we answer them? Molvi Sahib replied, "Ask Him" (meaning Hazrat Masih Ma'ud). Molvi Anwar Hussain Sahib Shahabadi was the messenger in this writing. I got to know about this situation from him. So, I went and presented it to the Master. At that time, the Master did not say anything, but in the afternoon when the Master usually graced the mosque's rooftop, you expressed dissatisfaction, asking why such objections arise in the heart. Has it not been mentioned in the traditions that he will lead congregational prayers? Although the command for congregational prayers is general. It is evident that he will be so engrossed in his tasks that congregational prayers will have to be led by him. At that time, Syed Muhammad Ahsan Sahib was crying and repenting. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Messenger, the Lady, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Jat Maulvi Fazil that I often used to cook and serve meals to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him). Whenever there was a good meal, you would be very pleased with it. And on that day, you were very happy about it. And that day, some

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Nothing was given to me. Sometimes I would eat the food myself, and most of the time, I would give it to Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib. 1151 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Rahmatullah Sahib, son of Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanwari, deceased, Mukhtar Aam Sanor, State Patiala, informed me in writing that I am now close to about 45 years of age. I was a very young child and had not started speaking yet. When Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) visited our house in Sanor, all I remember is that a person came to our house. There was a great crowd of people, and I was lifted in someone's arms. I thank Allah a thousand times for this blessing. There will be someone else in the congregation who will have the pride of playing in the lap of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). My late father used to mention many times that in his place, where Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) used to sit, people from the Ahmadiyya community used to keep writing lines for prayers. But I did not allow anyone to go there repeatedly, lest it become a custom. Or maybe something else was said, I don't remember. Then when I grew up a bit and started going to school, during my student days, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) visited Patiala again. People started going for visits, and conversations started that let's go to Patiala to see Mirza Sahib. I was quite surprised and asked how Mirza was, that we have to go to Patiala to see him. In our neighborhood, there are also some Mirzas (a term used for some landlords in our area) who no one goes to see. But after a while, I also developed an interest. I also went to Patiala, where Hazrat was staying, and I visited you. Then when I grew up a bit more and started acquiring education in the fifth grade, discussions among people started about the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). Some objected, some said something, and some said something else. Everyone used to speak their own words. At that time, I had no idea what Hazrat's claim was. And I was not an Ahmadi those days (at that time, we used to call those who believed in Hazrat Sahib as Mirzai). My nature was very wavering. Sometimes I would be affected by the words of opponents, and sometimes by the words of supporters.

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It used to happen that the heart would not remain in one place. One night, while sleeping, a continuous voice was heard with great intensity, "Has any center come to life?" No Mahdi except Jesus, this is it. After the cessation of this voice, it was seen that Hazrat Isa (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) were sitting face to face, and my late father was standing nearby. After a short while, all three started flying towards the sky. Hazrat Isa (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) were above, and my late father was below. When they reached near the sky, the sky burst open, and all three entered. My eyes opened. This voice and scene have been engraved in my heart since childhood in such a way that I believed in you at that moment that you are that Prophet. And its profound effect, by the grace of Allah, is still present today that I have never stumbled in vain disputes. 1152 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad Sahib informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) had gout pain in his foot. I was also present there. It was mentioned that a saint had gout pain in his foot. He received a revelation to eat gourd. I remarked that it became known to me that Allah Almighty works through causes. He said, "Not necessarily. He also acts without a cause."

1153 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad Sahib informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once I presented a service to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) at the occasion of the wedding of Mujaddid Alf Thani in Sindh. A preacher was delivering a sermon. A Christian said, "Look, our Jesus is in the sky, and your Prophet is on the earth." To this, the reply was given, "The bubble is on the water's surface, and deep down is the sea." Upon hearing this story, Hazrat remarked to me, "These are mere childish things."

1154 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that once Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib told me that we have planted a garden. Let me show you. You took me to your feminine quarters and seated me in your library, saying, "This is the garden." All

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There were Arabic books. At one place, I observed that the books of the speakers were placed above and below. At the top was Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya. Below that was Hujjatullah al-Baligha Shah Waliullah Sahib, and below that was Katabeen. I inquired from you whether this arrangement was coincidental or based on hierarchy. You replied, "I placed them in order according to my own judgment." Then I found a paper with some Arabic writings under the pillow of Maulvi Sahib. They were torn, and I started reading them. You forbade me. I said that it seemed like the interpretation of the Holy Quran. You asked, "What are you asking?" I had interpreted the Mantq al-Tayr with great enthusiasm. And I thought I understood the issue well. But yesterday, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) delivered a discourse on Mantq al-Tayr. So, I felt very embarrassed and tore up the article and told you that you know nothing. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that when Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was in Jalandhar, I went up to the rooftop. Hazrat used to offer very long prayers in seclusion and prolonged his bowing and prostration. There was a servant named Ghulam Amai Tabi who was very old. She stood beside Hazrat during prayers and left after offering prayers. I sat there for a long time. When Hazrat finished the prayers, I asked about this issue. Whether a woman can stand with a man and pray or should she stand behind. Hazrat replied, "She should stand behind." I said, "Hazrat, until now, she has prayed alongside you." You said, "We have no knowledge of that. When did she stand and when did she leave?" Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that Munshi Arurud Sahib received a letter in Kapurthala that a case had been filed against Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him). They immediately left for Batala without informing us. Mohammad Khan Sahib and I kept wondering where Munshi Sahib had gone and why. We were somewhat anxious. However, the next day, I set off for Qadian. Upon reaching Batala, I found out that Hazrat Sahib was staying here, and a case had been filed by Martin Clark.

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I was standing at the residence of Hazrat when he had not even seen me, nor had I seen him when he said, "Call Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib." I went there. It was Munshi Arurud Sahib's habit to always sit near Hazrat. At that time, Munshi Arurud Sahib had gone somewhere for a need. You asked me to write something about the case and to ensure that no illegal word slips from my tongue. Even though I have read hundreds of High Court judgments, if you think there is such a word, stop me. The purpose was that you kept writing, and I kept writing. I mentioned that Munshi Arurud Sahib is more knowledgeable about the law. He should also be called. Hazrat said that he is a sincere person. If he had received permission, it was possible that he might not have come. I did not mention that he had already come. When Munshi Arurud Sahib found out, he started saying, "Why didn't you tell me that he had already arrived yesterday?" I said, "Why didn't you inform us before coming?" Now see, we are present, and you are absent. The purpose was that we kept laughing like this. 1157 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that Jamat Ali Shah Sahib gave an exam to Munshi Fazil along with Mohammad Khan Sahib (late). Due to this connection, they came to Kapurthala. Mohammad Khan Sahib mentioned Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) to them and also recited some poems. Jamat Ali Shah Sahib said that no one has written better than Nizami in Persian. I said recite a poem from Nizami in praise of the Prophet. He recited the following verse:

Sent by the Lord, the Special Nurturer,
I recited this verse to Hazrat Sahib
The Lover's Messenger is steadfast,
The Head of the gathering, the Face of Allah in the heavens,
The Creator's essence on earth, the Great and Steadfast.

He started saying, "Do you also remember an Urdu poem in your praise?" I recited his poems in praise of the Quran to him.

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Those who deny, they speak without reason,
When the matter comes to me, let them speak to my face,
Hear the state of my heart when they come to me,
Even if my eyes are sore, let the test be as it may,
He began to say, "What more can the linguists say?" Jamat Ali Shah Sahib had a book of mysticism, and he said that this is our pastime. 1158 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Rahmatullah Sahib, son of Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanwari, informed me in writing that once when Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was giving a lecture in Lahore, at that time Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib was reciting the Holy Quran. And Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was present in the upper room opposite the Ahmadiyya Mosque. I also left school and reached Lahore. There was a strange sight at the lecture. People were making noise everywhere, accompanying boys, and shouting that no one should go to the lecture, but the place was such that due to the large number of people, there was no space. There was a strange attraction in the luminous face of Hazrat. When Hazrat stood up for the lecture, there was a lot of noise. He kept stopping everyone. Upon this, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib started reciting. Suddenly, silence fell, and Hazrat delivered the lecture, which was listened to attentively till the end. After listening to the lecture, I also went to that upper room. Where Hazrat was sitting on the carpet or lying down. (I don't remember) I started pressing his feet. At that time, a person asked, "I practice dirty spells. What is the ruling for me?" I don't remember what Hazrat replied to him. However, an example that Hazrat (peace be upon him) gave at that time is still remembered by me. Hazrat said, "Look, a landlord tills his land well, fertilizes it well, gives good water, and also sows good seeds. All these are his own choices. The sowing of the seed, its growth, all are his own."

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This is not in my control. It is in the hands of Allah Almighty whether He allows it to grow or not. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Rahmatullah Sahib, son of Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanwari, informed me in writing that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) visited Ludhiana. It was the month of Ramadan. This incident is from the time when Hazrat had come from Delhi. Perhaps it is mentioned around 1905 or before that. I also accompanied my late father to Ludhiana. The scene upon arrival was quite remarkable. Despite the uproar created by the Maulvis to prevent anyone from going, people were rushing there for the visit. Due to the large crowd, it was very difficult to get Hazrat into the carriage outside the station. Upon arrival at the place of stay, Hazrat was seated on a carpet for the visit. A Maulvi suggested that people were coming in great numbers for the visit. It would be better if Hazrat sat on a chair. Hazrat agreed. A chair was brought, and Hazrat sat on it. The scholars from Delhi kept mentioning things that I do not remember because it was the month of Ramadan. We were all observing fasts from Ghosht Gurd. Hazrat asked my late father himself or found out from someone else (I do not remember) and it became clear to him that all these fasting individuals had come from Ghosht Gurd. Hazrat said, "Miyan Abdullah! Just as it is the command of Allah to observe the fast, it is also His command not to fast while traveling. Break all your fasts. This is regarding the afternoon of the next day. The next day, Hazrat delivered a lecture. During the lecture, Hazrat repeatedly struck his hand on a stick. After the lecture, a faqir narrated a dream about the truthfulness of Hazrat. Hazrat ordered to invite Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I from Qadian. So, they also quickly arrived in Ludhiana. Hakeem Sahib said, "As soon as we received the order, we set off, not even going home." In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Rahmatullah Sahib, son of Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanwari, informed me in writing that the sermon of my marriage was read by Hazrat Khalifah I. However, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) himself accepted the proposal from my wife's side with his blessed tongue. Because the Promised One

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I consider it my great fortune. I thank Allah Almighty for this. The marriage might have been conducted by someone else, but this kind of matter probably happened with someone else. Everything was a result of the special mercy of Hazrat's late and forgiven father. The detailed account of this is included in the sermon of Hazrat Khalifah I, which has been published in Badr newspaper. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that once my wife had gone to Meerut. The house was empty. There was a three-day holiday. I packed the legal documents in a box and went to Qadian. When the third day arrived, I presented myself for Hazrat's service. I mentioned that the holidays were over. Grant permission. You said. After a few days, a letter came from Kapurthala that the magistrate was very displeased. The documents are missing; come immediately. I was instructed with great emphasis. I presented that letter in Hazrat's service. You said, "Write it down." Our arrival was not possible immediately. I wrote those words that contained blessings. Then I stayed in Qadian for a month. When you were about to leave for a journey, you asked me how many days had passed. I said it's been about a month. You started counting week by week. Yes, that's right. Then you said, "Okay, now you go." I arrived in Kapurthala, and the staff informed me that the magistrate was very displeased. In the evening, I went to the magistrate's place to hear what he had to say. He said, "You have taken a long time, and you haven't said anything except this. I said, Hazrat Sahib did not allow me to come. He started saying, "His order is a decree. Keep recording dates. Look closely at the issues and that's it. During those days, I was working for a relative. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that once I and Munshi Arurud Sahib late went to Qadian. Munshi Arurud Sahib was the relative of the District Magistrate at that time, and I was an appellate writer. In the course of conversation, I mentioned that Hazrat asked me to be an appellate writer.

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It is up to you. You stay for two months each. Then you say, "Let Munshi Arurud Sahib go and take his place." After some time, when the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) had passed away, Munshi Arurud Sahib, having been appointed as the Deputy Collector in Bhangah, and I took his place as a relative. Then Munshi Sahib, having received a pension from the Deputy Collector's office, went to Qadian, and I reached the High Court Registry due to the relatives. And now I receive the pension. Many times we have seen that Hazrat has said something without supplication, and then it has come true. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that I used to stay in a room attached to the blessed mosque in Qadian. Once, I was having sehri when Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) arrived. Seeing me, he said, "Do you eat bread with lentils?" and at the same time called the attendant and said, "Do you give such food to friends at sehri?" We are not traveling. Inquire from each one what their eating habits are and prepare the same food for them. Then the attendant brought food for me, but I had already eaten, and the call to prayer had also been given. Hazrat said, "Eat, the call to prayer has been given, don't worry about it." In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Rahmatullah Sahib, son of Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanwari, informed me in writing that my maternal uncle, Qadir Bakhsh Sahib (father of the respected Maulvi Abdul Rahim Sahib Dard), expressed a strong desire to bring Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) to our house. My father replied that Hazrat Sahib had given an answer to someone who wanted to go to the house. My maternal uncle then said, "Father, he has agreed to pay 25 rupees." My father agreed happily to pay 25 rupees. My late father said, "Alright, arrange for Hazrat to sit. I will go. So, I and my late father got up from my maternal uncle's place and went to the city.

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On the way, my father arranged for a carriage to take us to Bagh. Hazrat was present inside at that time. My father knocked on the door of the Dera and Hazrat came out to greet us with a smile. "What is it, Miyan Abdullah?" my father asked. Hazrat replied, "Let's go to the house." Hazrat instructed to arrange for a good carriage. My father mentioned that the carriage was ready. So, Hazrat sat in the carriage, and we all reached my uncle's place. My uncle offered some fruits. My father took 25 rupees from my uncle and placed it among the fruits. Many strangers pledged allegiance at that time. After prayers, Hazrat returned to his residence. People came to know that Hazrat, along with Miyan Abdullah Sanwari, had visited the house. They were amazed at the simplicity with which Hazrat had knocked on the door. The deep impact of that moment is still in my heart. 1165 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Rahmatullah Sahib, son of Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanwari, informed me in writing that I fell severely ill once. Doctors and Hakims replied that it was just a matter of a few days and no change of medicine was needed. My late father wrote a letter to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) seeking advice if any such situation arose. The reply from Hazrat's blessed hand reached me, stating that if this death did not occur, then my prayer had been accepted. Because after the prayer, this letter was written. This letter had not reached Sanwari yet when I slept peacefully that night as if I was not ill at all. In the morning, my late father inquired about my condition. I said my condition was very good, no pain. My late father joyfully exclaimed, "Remain a witness to the mercy of Allah. Today or tomorrow, Hazrat has prayed for you. This is the result of that. Doctors and Hakims, seeing the bottle, said it belonged to no patient but to a completely healthy person, and they were very surprised at how such a change occurred in just one day.

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When the letter from Hazrat arrived, it was dated on a Saturday. By the night between Saturday and Sunday, I had completely recovered. I am a living proof of the acceptance of Hazrat's prayers. Unfortunately, this letter from the esteemed Hazrat and the piece of paper that I had kept in my pocket are now lost.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) had written on several pages of his book Azala-e-Auham with his own pen. Once, someone, most probably a disciple of Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Ghaznavi, advertised and included his dreams and revelations. Upon this, Hazrat instructed me to publish in the form of an advertisement whatever dreams you see. According to your instructions, I published the advertisement, the content of which was as follows:

• The night of the first Bai'at when I was in Ludhiana, a Sufi asked Hazrat if he could also visit the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him)? Hazrat replied that it was a condition of appropriateness for that, and turning towards me, he said, "Or upon whom Allah bestows His grace." That very night, I saw the visit of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) in my dream.
• After that, this series continued. Once, I saw the visit of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) in a dream. I saw Hafiz Khan Ahmadi, who was previously a Wahhabi, standing there too. He complained in the service of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) that this person (referring to Khaksar) does not believe in your sayings. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Mirza Sahib is my son, and when he recites the Quran, my soul feels refreshed." Then turning towards me, he said, "Tell Mirza Sahib to recite some verses of the Quran." After that...

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My eyes opened. Once, I was offering the Asr prayer in the mosque in Kapurthala when I saw the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) sitting in front of me. (4) Once, I saw that Hazrat took me to Medina Munawwarah and I wanted to visit the graves from there, but the wall was higher than my height. So, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) extended his hands to raise me higher. Then I saw that there was no building in front, and the blessed grave of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was open, and you were sitting there. (5) Once, in a dream, I saw that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) took me to the blessed grave of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). There was a pigeon perched there, and the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was radiant on it, and at a distance, a person in a colonel's uniform was sitting on a perch. Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) presented me for the service of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) to take the pledge. So, I extended my hand to the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), and the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) uttered a sentence in Arabic. I don't remember it now, but it meant to choose all goodness and abstain from all evil. After pledging, I went to shake hands with the person in the colonel's uniform. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) stopped me as he was leaving. (1) Once, I was reciting Tahajjud when suddenly I smelled such a fragrance that the whole place became fragrant. My wife was sleeping, and she started sneezing, saying that there is a strong scent. That's why the place is fragrant. I said I didn't apply any fragrance. (7) Once, I saw in a dream Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) with big eyes and a sword placed by your side, from which pearls were falling up and down. I wrote this dream in the service of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) and sent it. So, you replied that the visit of Farooq would bring light to the religion.

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Steadfastness and courage are developed. Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapurthala informed me in writing that Hafiz Mu'inuddin, also known as Mannah, used to touch the feet of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) and narrate his forthcoming incidents. For example, he would say, "I went to a certain place where I did not get bread, dogs surrounded me, I get less curry, etc. He would say such things, and Hazrat would listen to his words. And he would do such things every day, and Hazrat would listen to his words. One day, I knocked to enter, and you opened the door. I went in and sat down. I scolded Hafiz Mu'inuddin severely and rebuked him, asking, "What nonsense are you talking about? That you didn't get bread at a certain place, and you got less curry at another place." Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) said, "My attention to Allah is so intense that if I don't hear worldly matters, my brain will burst. These kinds of things give me strength in a way. You spoke for a while, and then I left because it was getting late at night.1168 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Chaudhry Hakim Ali Sahib, Numberdar, Safedposh, Check No. 9, Northern District Shahpur, informed me through Maulvi Muhammad Ismail Sahib, a learned professor at Jamia Ahmadiyya, that around 1900 or a little before that, once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) said after the morning prayer in Masjid Mubarak that Allah Almighty had informed me that at this moment, I have forgiven the sins of all those who are present here and stay with you.1169 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Chaudhry Hakim Ali Sahib, Numberdar, informed me through Maulvi Muhammad Ismail, a learned professor at Jamia Ahmadiyya, that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) said that when we face any trouble, for example, an enemy files a case against us or any other such situation arises, at that time, it feels as if Allah Almighty has come to our house.1170 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Chaudhry Hakim Ali Sahib, Numberdar, Safedposh, informed me through Maulvi

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Muhammad Isma'il Sahib, a distinguished professor at Jamia Ahmadiyya, informed me that around 9th Ramadan 1898, I fell ill in Qadian during the blessed month of Ramadan and couldn't observe fasts. My residence was at the edge of the embankment at that time. It became known to me that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was present there as if on a journey. I was very weak, but I managed to reach the presence of the esteemed one. With regret, I mentioned that due to illness, I couldn't fast this time. Hazrat said, "You will receive double the reward. I asked how. Hazrat said, "One is the reward for continuously praying for the ill, and the other is when you observe fasts on the following days." (1) In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Muhammad Isma'il, a distinguished professor at Jamia Ahmadiyya, informed me that I have compared the solar and lunar dates from the birth of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) until the end of the 14th century in my book Tawqee'at Qamariyyah. I have specifically highlighted three points in this regard.

• The average duration of a lunar month is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and approximately 6/7 seconds (29864976 seconds), and the gradual difference in the speed of the moon's movement is not significant.
• The day of 1st Muharram was a Friday. This is evident from Muhammad Mukhtar Basha Misri's book Tawqee'at Ilahmiyyah and other published calendars by Western authors. Muhammad Mukhtar Basha writes in the preface of his book that it is definitively proven through religious and mathematical methods that the day of 1st Muharram was a Friday.
• This calendar corresponds to specific historical events of the past and present with precise dates. You published a note on the birth date of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) on August 11, 1936. I have seen this calendar in front of me, and it aligns with the dates.

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The detail of this is that from the 1st Muharram, a Friday, until the 14th of Shawwal 1250 AH, the total days amounted to 442883, which divide evenly by seven. This proves that the 14th of Shawwal 1250 AH was also a Friday because during this period, there are 14997 lunar months. Multiplying this number by the mentioned average monthly days results in 704428, which when adding the 3 days above the 1st Shawwal, as mentioned earlier, the total days until the 14th Shawwal amount to 442883, which divides evenly by seven. Therefore, the day of 1st Muharram AH was the same day as the 14th Shawwal 1250 AH. Since the 1st Muharram AH was a Friday, the 14th Shawwal 1250 AH was also a Friday. Additionally, on the 13th of February 1835 CE, which was a Friday, corresponds to the 4th of Shawwal 1250 AH, which is also proven through mathematical calculations. The average duration of a lunar month is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and approximately 6/7 seconds. From the 1st Shawwal 1257 AH until the 1st Shawwal 1357 AH, the total period is 1284 months. Multiplying this by the mentioned average results in 37917627591006 days. Removing the decimal fraction, which cannot be counted as a day, and dividing the remaining number by seven results in five days remaining. Hence, the period is 5415 weeks and 5 days. It is certain that the 1st Shawwal 1357 AH, which is the current year, fell on a Saturday. When we go back five days from Saturday, it is Wednesday. Therefore, the 1st Shawwal 1250 AH was a Saturday. Thus, the 14th Shawwal 1250 AH was a Friday. It is worth mentioning that the article published by Al-Fazl on August 1936, with serial number 613, states that the birth date of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was on Friday, the 14th of Shawwal 1250 AH, corresponding to the 13th of February 1835 CE, which was proven on 1st of Phagun 1891 BK.

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Someone said that a few men had come to meet His Holiness. Then they entered the courtyard. A large white sheet was brought from one side, and His Holiness said, "Hold it, Mia Manzoor Muhammad." I held one side of the sheet, and His Holiness himself held the other side, and both of us spread the sheet. Then His Holiness sat on this sheet and said, "Call those who have come to meet." I went outside and informed them to come in.1173 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that one day His Holiness was not feeling well. He was lying on four pillows in the courtyard of Donge Dalan, covered with a quilt. Someone said that a Hindu doctor had come to meet His Holiness. His Holiness called him in. He came and sat on a chair near the four pillows. His complexion was very fair and red. He was dressed in gentlemanly clothes. After inquiring about his health, perhaps thinking that His Holiness was unwell and might not be able to answer, he made a religious remark at that time. His Holiness got up, took off the quilt, and started to respond. Seeing this, he said that he would come back another time and left.1174 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad informed me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that Dr. Mir Muhammad Isma'il, when he was a student of F.A. or perhaps a doctoral student, mentioned to me that once the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) told me that Allah Almighty is also known as "Musbibul Asbab." Pray with this name as well.1175 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Dr. Mir Muhammad Isma'il mentioned to me that once I mentioned to the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) about something for which I did not see any way of success. His Holiness said, "Mia, always pray with the name of Allah, 'Musbibul-Asbab'."1176 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Dr. Hashmatullah of Anjuman Noor Hospital Qadian informed me through

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Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib reported that in Khaksar 1907, I attended the annual gathering in Qadian. One night, I did not eat, and there were a few other guests who also refrained from eating. At that time, an inspiration came to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him), "O Prophet, feed the hungry and the needy." The organizers woke up the guests to have food. Khaksar also joined those guests and had food in the Langar around 11 o'clock. The next day, Khaksar witnessed that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was standing near the small gate of the blessed mosque around 10 o'clock, and Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din, the first Caliph, was also present along with some other companions. At that moment, with dignity, Hazrat mentioned that due to the mismanagement, many guests remained hungry at night. Allah Almighty inspired me with this, "O Prophet, feed the hungry and the needy." Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahib Fazil reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once I went to serve Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) with a letter. At that time, Hazrat was sitting on the ground in that room connected to Beit-ul-Du'a, opening his trunk. He asked me to read the letter, and it was written that Khidr was a human. He has passed away. Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahib Fazil reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once in Lahore, Master Musa Sahib presented to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) saying, "Non-Ahmadis claim that the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not have a shadow, and when he used to fulfill needs, the earth would swallow it." In response, Hazrat denied the validity of both these statements. Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahib reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) went to Batala for testimony. Hazrat traveled in a cart. I also went in the cart with the children and others in the presence of Hazrat. On the way, Hazrat mentioned the famous miracle of Ahmadis, which is

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Started composing Arabic poetry. The chariot was moving smoothly. In this state, His Holiness composed two or three verses.1180 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported to me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that whatever was not spacious in the blessed mosque. Only Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him), Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him), and I were sitting. Maulvi Sahib addressed Shah Sahib and said, "Shah Sahib! Tell us an old-time story." After a minute's pause, Shah Sahib said, "Tell the story of that pious man." I can only say this much. The people of Qadian also considered His Holiness as a divine person.1181 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported to me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that when the resident of Doi America, according to the prophecy, passed away, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him). So, on the same day when this news came, I asked His Holiness, "Has Doi passed away?" He replied, "Yes, I had prayed. I am writing this because the prophecy that is fulfilled after a prayer and revelation is better proven than the prophecy that is fulfilled without a prayer and only through revelation, as it proves the existence of Allah Almighty better, besides being the speaker, the Hearer, and the Answerer.1182 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported to me through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that on the day when the first Caliph fell from the horse. After the fall, when he was lying on all fours. I approached and said, "Maulvi Sahib, the horse of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him)..."

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The prophecy about the fall was fulfilled in its apparent form. What I mean to say by stating this is that I also had knowledge of the prophecy of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him).1183 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maula Bakhsh Sahib, Pensioner Clerk of the Court, reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that the day when Maulvi Karim Din Sakina had filed a case against Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) in the magistrate's court. Hazrat Sahib had already announced regarding this case that we will be acquitted in these cases. However, after a lengthy investigation, the decision of the case was that the magistrate fined Hazrat five hundred rupees. Immediately after this, another case was being presented to Hazrat Jhelum. The Jamaat gathered at Amritsar Railway Station. I was also present. At that time, Mia Aziz Allah Sahib Manzoor Ahmadis expressed that people trouble us a lot and say that revelations have gone wrong. No acquittal was granted. Hazrat's face became radiant with faith and enlightenment. With great simplicity, he said, "These people are just creating doubts. They should wait for the outcome." Consequently, later, Hazrat was acquitted.1184 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Muhammad Husain Sahib, Pensioner Law Clerk, reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that it was the incident of January 1907 when Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was taking a walk outside the gate. I was also accompanying. Hazrat mentioned that today news of the death of Saadullah Ludhianvi has come, and today is the second day of Eid. Allah Almighty has fulfilled our sign. Although one does not rejoice at someone's death, happiness comes from the sign of Allah Almighty, and therefore, today is another Eid for us.1185 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Abdullah Sahib of Batala reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that in 1905, I came to Qadian for the first time and pledged allegiance to Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) alone. Hazrat was sitting facing the mihrab in the blessed mosque and Khaksar was sitting in front of Hazrat. Hazrat had placed his right hand up and held my right hand. Hazrat's hand was heavy and fleshy.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Abdullah Sahib of Batala reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that in 1907, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) entered and stood in the blessed mosque. A crowd of hearts surrounded him. Those who were sitting around His Holiness in a circle. His Holiness said, "Perhaps some of you may remember that we have been shown by Allah Almighty before. From this small mosque to the grand mosque, all are mosques." More than one attendee confirmed that they remembered His Holiness saying this. Among those who narrated this, Sheikh Yaqoob Ali Sahib was one, but I do not remember the names of the others. His Holiness then said, "Once again, Allah Almighty has shown me from this small mosque to the grand mosque that all are mosques."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that during the days of the earthquake when the Promised One (peace be upon him) was in the garden, Qadian came. I was also in the garden. The Promised One came to me. I said, "Will you eat the food of the Muslims?" He replied, "I am prepared to drink the urine of the Promised One. Go, and I will drink." I fell silent. Then he said, "Make a flag for me. Write the names of the prophets on it." I said I would ask the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) first. Then I wrote a letter to His Holiness that the Prophet said to make such a flag. I drew a circle on a white cloth and wrote the name of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the center. Below the name of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), I wrote His Holiness' name. That is, both names were inside the circle. Then along with the line of the circle, I wrote the names of all the other prophets and gave the cloth to the Prophet. So, after some time, the Prophet became a Muslim. After he became a Muslim, I said to him, when I had made the flag for you, His Holiness had said to make such a flag. Perhaps he became a Muslim.

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When this news reached the Prophet, he was very pleased. He asked me again, "What did Hazrat Sahib do?" I replied, "Yes, what did he do?"1188 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that the prophecy about the fireballs that was to be fulfilled in twenty days was indeed fulfilled. On the day this revelation occurred, a woman came to me and informed that Hazrat Sahib had received this revelation today. She also mentioned that during the revelation, Hazrat had also said, "This prophecy will not fail until it is fully realized." The woman who was a part of this prophecy passed away soon after its fulfillment.1189 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Muhammad Abdullah Sahib of Batala reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that I saw a very soft and light-colored spot on the body of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him). I touched it with my hands, and Khaksar also touched his face with it. People used to receive blessings in a similar manner. I also used to feel a pleasant fragrance near Hazrat. It might have been musk.1190 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maula Baksh Sahib, Pensioner Clerk of the Court, reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that when the news of the martyrdom of Hazrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif Sahib reached Qadian, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was deeply affected. This incident happened when Ahmad Noor Sahib returned from Kabul and presented detailed circumstances. I was also present on the roof of the blessed mosque during the evening gathering. Hazrat said, "We will write a book on this." I had a desire for Hazrat's Persian poetry. I expressed this desire. Hazrat replied, "If there is any Persian poetry, it will be appropriate." I felt embarrassed and fell silent as to why I had requested poetry during a time of distress. However, when the book "Tazkirat-ush-Shahadatain" was published, it contained a long and painful Persian poem. From this, I realized that Hazrat was not inclined towards poetry by choice. Instead, when Allah Almighty willed, He inclined his nature towards it.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maula Baksh Sahib, Pensioner Clerk of the Court, reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that when Hazrat Mirza Sahib was ill, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was aware of his concern and worry. When Hazrat Mirza Sahib passed away, Sardar Fazl Haq Sahib, Dr. Abadullah Sahib, and a servant came for condolences to Qadian. However, when His Holiness entered the mosque, he was not only content but rather pleased. Upon mentioning the demise of Hazrat Mirza Sahib, His Holiness remarked, "Mirza Ahmad has passed away. My Master's words have come true. He had already informed that either the boy will pass away soon or he will become very pious. So, Allah called him. A Mirza Ahmad. Even if a thousand sons are born and a thousand die, but my Master's words have come true. My happiness lies in this. Seeing these circumstances, none of us dared to express sorrow."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maula Baksh Sahib, Pensioner Clerk of the Court, reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that during the evening gathering on the roof of the blessed mosque, a friend from Amritsar expressed that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) troubles Molvi Sanaullah a lot. Pray against him. His Holiness replied, "No. They are doing a lot of service for our fields. Even those who are not willing to listen to us or read our books are working for our fields. There is no need to worry."1193 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman that in the Donge Dalan, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was reading the newspaper. I was sitting nearby. It was reported that the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector had arrived. His Holiness went outside. The Superintendent of Police was standing on the last step of the stairs of the small mosque, looking inside. Upon seeing His Holiness, he took off his cap and said that he had been ordered to search for the killer of Lekhram. His Holiness replied, "Very well, I will assist you in the search." Then His Holiness and the Superintendent of Police and the Inspector...

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. We went inside Donge Dalan. I also entered. There were only four of us inside the Dalan. In the northwest corner of the Dalan, near a wooden platform of one and a half square yards, there were papers spread out on bundles. The inspector forcefully struck the bundles with both hands, causing dust to rise. The inspector addressed the Police Superintendent in English, which seemed to imply that something valuable had been found. It seemed that no one had touched it for a long time. The inspector and the Police Superintendent both turned towards the west. His Holiness was swaying along the length of the eastern wall of the Dalan as if a king were swaying. He had wood in his hand and was holding it from the middle. The Police Superintendent and the inspector were facing His Holiness. The inspector was talking to the Police Superintendent, but the Superintendent, who was English (perhaps named Lemaar Chand), was completely focused on His Holiness. I observed that when His Holiness moved from behind him towards the south, he lightly turned his head with a slight nod and looked at His Holiness. And when His Holiness moved from behind towards the north, he turned his head with a nod and looked at His Holiness again. He repeated this action several times. The inspector was not paying attention to the Superintendent. Then a suggestion was made to search the rest of the premises. After Asr, chairs were set up in the open field outside the round room. One Police Superintendent was there. On his right was the inspector. His Holiness was seated on the chair to the left. In front of him, there was the Superintendent and next to him was Peer Muhammad Baksh, the Police Officer of Batala. Hakeem Ali, the appointed soldier of Qadian, was shaking a handkerchief for the Superintendent. On the ground in between, the same bundles that were placed on the wooden platform in Donge Dalan were spread out. Mohammad Baksh took out a paper from one of the bundles and smilingly said, "See this evidence." The inspector took the paper, read it, and said, "This is just a congratulation on the fulfillment of a prophecy by a disciple and nothing else." The Police Superintendent also agreed and put the paper back into the bundle. Mohammad Baksh then took out another paper, which also said the same thing.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. A document was found that was put back into the bundle. Several papers were examined and then returned. Finally, two papers were discovered, one written in Hindi and the other a letter from Mirza Imam-ud-Din to Muhammad Begum. The police personnel returned with the documents. A Sikh inspector came a couple of months later and brought back the same two papers. Hazrat Sahib called him into Donge Dalan. After exchanging pleasantries, the inspector presented the Hindi letter to Hazrat and asked, "This is about the flour and other items related to the shopkeeper. Whose is this?" Hazrat Sahib replied, "It belongs to Mirza Imam-ud-Din." The inspector said that he needed to inquire from Mirza Imam-ud-Din if it belonged to him. Therefore, a man was sent to summon Mirza Imam-ud-Din. The inspector showed him the letter and asked, "Is this your letter?" He outright denied, saying it was not his. The inspector then requested paper and pen from the police and handed them to Mirza Imam-ud-Din, saying, "You keep writing, and I will keep talking." The inspector wrote only two lines in the letter. Then, he took the written paper from Mirza Imam-ud-Din's hand and compared it with the original letter. I stood behind the inspector's chair and observed both letters. The inspector asked, "See, this is inserted above the Qadian Canon, not round, but long. And the wording 'Bar Mein' is written as 'Barah Mein' in one letter and 'Barah Mein' in the other. Take me along. I will prove that both letters are written by the same person." Hearing this, the inspector grabbed the letter, hit his thigh with it, and said, "I have caught you. As soon as the inspector said this, Mirza Imam-ud-Din himself admitted that the letter was written by him. Everyone present was shocked by his sudden change of statement. He had just denied a moment ago that the letter was his. Now he was saying it was his. The inspector stood up and requested permission to leave after handing the letter to Hazrat Sahib. But along with that, he said he wanted to inquire from Hazrat Sahib as a judge regarding the prediction made by Muhammad Begum. Hazrat Sahib was standing on the upper floor of Nawadah Plang, and the inspector was standing on the ground. In this position, Hazrat Sahib narrated the whole incident. Then, after greeting, the inspector left.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that Hazrat Mirza Sahib was ill. The doctors recommended giving him a spoonful of port wine. Consequently, a bottle was requested from Amritsar. I used to reside in the part of the house where prayers for recovery were made. I saw that the Second Caliph of the Messiah came in. He had a bottle in his hand. He placed the bottle in the place of prayers and asked me to fetch water. I inquired, "What will you do with it?" He replied, "My father has instructed to wash hands because the bottle of alcohol has been grabbed." So, I washed my hands.1195 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once, a headscarf (which is smaller than a shawl) was taken to the large porch to show His Holiness. Upon seeing it, His Holiness said, "Come, Mian Barkatullah! (Mirza Sahib, son of Mirza Barkat Ahmad, deceased) Let me show you the wonders of nature." At that time, His Holiness was sitting on a plank in Donge Dalan.

1196 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that Hazrat Mirza Sahib, deceased, was lying ill in the room. Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was sitting outside the room. And in front of His Holiness, in a semi-circle, were some doctors and most likely the First Caliph was also seated. In the middle, the same bottle of port wine that was requested for Prince Mirza Ahmad Sahib, deceased, was placed. Treatment for Mirza Sahib was being discussed, and I was also seated on one side. His Holiness said, "This is what the Hafiz recites. An excellent recitation that the Sufi, the mother of filth, read to us, sweeter than the kisses of virgins." This verse means that in this poem, the Hafiz has called the mother of filth to leave the world, and bitter is said because...

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Leaving the world causes such pain as if one's joints and bones are being dislocated, and the mother of filth is called so because just as a mother removes all impurities after giving birth. Similarly, leaving the world also removes all of a person's spiritual impurities. Qibla-e-Adzari refers to the pleasures of the world. So, Hafiz Sahib means that compared to acquiring the world, we prefer leaving the world more. (1197) In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Manzoor Muhammad reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that during the Kangra earthquake, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) went to the garden. Those days, an inspiration came to Hazrat Sahib. One of the three prominent men passed away after the Asr prayer. Friends left. Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib remained seated in the mosque. I sat near him at the mosque's side and mentioned that I heard that today there was an inspiration. Maulvi Sahib nodded in confirmation but did not say anything. After a short while, I left. In my opinion, the three prominent men were the First Caliph, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, and Maulvi Muhammad Ahsan Sahib. A few days later, a noose appeared on Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib's back, which gradually turned into a cartwheel. The purpose of this inspiration was that shortly, within about a month and a half, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib passed away, and the prophecy was fulfilled very clearly. (1198) In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master Abdul Rahman Sahib B.A. reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) once gave a lecture in the premises of Madrasa Ahmadiyya, where the high school used to be. He delivered a lecture of about an hour. Later, as per his practice, Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim and Hazrat Caliph Masih I used to give an hour-long lecture in front of the students every week. In this series, he said, "The books we write are written in comparison and addressing the scholars of the time. These books cannot be understood by the students. Nowadays, their courses are so long that students do not even get the opportunity to read the writings. Therefore, I keep saying and repeating that the school masters should read a few pages of my books and summarize them in simple and easy words for the students."

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Please provide a detailed account of the events related to Part Four, Chapter Four, so that our discussions leave a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of the students. Otherwise, the books written in comparison to the scholars are beyond the comprehension of children. (1199)

Maulvi Zulfiqar Ali Khan Sahib reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that during the proceedings of the case, Hazrat Karam Deen (peace be upon him) used to come and sit under the shade of the trees by the side of the paved road near the Gurdaspur building. On that day, this incident occurred. Hazrat was lying down, facing the road, with his back towards it. The Deputy Commissioner was English, and he used to pass by our group while going towards his mansion. I observed that he used to glance towards our group. We did not show any respect to him. I mentioned to Hazrat, "Hazrat! The Deputy Commissioner passes by us from here, and yesterday too, he looked at us carefully. Even today, none of us has stood up to show respect." Hazrat replied, "He is the ruler of the time. Our friends should stand up to show respect. Then, we used to stand up equally to show respect, and the impact of his emotions could be seen on his face. During the same proceedings, once Hazrat came under the shade of the trees in front of the Gurdaspur building. It was the first court session. Most of the officials had not arrived yet. Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib (may Allah forgive him) told me, "Let's go meet Haji Khuda Bakhsh Sahib." I accompanied him to the gathering of Haji Sahib, where he and their reader, Muhammad Hussain, who people used to mention as Muhammad Hussain Khushki, were present. The gathering had a few attendees, and no one else was there. Muhammad Hussain teased Khwaja Sahib about the proceedings of Hazrat Karam Deen. Most likely, they were associated with the Ahl-e-Hadith sect and said that Mirza Sahib had initiated the case. Peace should be made. Please also mention this to Hazrat and on my behalf. Khwaja Sahib replied that this is also my wish, and it is good. I will present my service to Hazrat on your behalf. Saying this, Khwaja Sahib stood up, and in front of him, I...

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It was said to me, "You should also confirm my statement." I remained silent. When the meeting ended, we went outside. So, I said, "This time, I cannot confirm your statement. Do not expect that from me." Khwaja Sahib offered his services to His Holiness, saying that the judge had mentioned that taking the case forward was against His Holiness' dignity, and making peace would be better. He emphasized that he should present this to His Holiness. His Holiness stood up and sat down, his face turning red. He said, "Why didn't you say that making peace in this matter is impossible? Karam Deen accuses me of lying in my claim. So, this is a war against God, and an accusation against God. Who would be the one to make peace with a prophet? And if I make peace, it would be as if I prove the claim of prophethood false myself." His Holiness continued to speak on this matter for a while, with signs of displeasure on his face, to the extent that he stood up and started pacing.1200 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Pensioner Malik Maula Bakhsh Sahib reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that a devotee arrived in Qadian. He stated that after seeing some of the Arabic writings of His Holiness, he had become convinced that no one could write such Arabic except with the support and approval of God. Therefore, he came to Qadian. Upon inquiring from His Holiness whether this Arabic was written by His Holiness himself, His Holiness replied, "Yes, by the grace and approval of Allah." I said, "If you write such Arabic in front of me, I will accept your claims." His Holiness said, "This demands a proposal for a miraculous act. Showing such a miracle goes against the tradition of the prophets. I can only write when my God dictates to me." Upon this, I left for the guesthouse, and later, a letter in Arabic was sent to His Holiness, to which His Holiness replied in Arabic, which was the same. Consequently, I entered into the pledge of allegiance.1201 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Pensioner Malik Maula Bakhsh Sahib reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) arrived in Amritsar with his family and attendants. The congregation of Amritsar had arranged a large building, assuming that there would be more men. The larger part of the building was designated for men and a smaller part for women. Upon arrival, His Holiness first observed the building and this division.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. He disliked it and designated a large portion for women. It seemed that His Holiness was very concerned about the comfort of the delicate class.1202

Pensioner Malik Maula Bakhsh Sahib reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) visited Amritsar during the holy month of Ramadan. He delivered a lecture in the Mandwa Bughni Hall (now known as Bande Mataram Hall). His Holiness was not fasting due to travel. During the lecture, Mufti Fazlur Rahman Sahib offered a cup of tea. His Holiness did not pay attention. Later, when the cup was brought closer, His Holiness took and drank the tea. This caused an uproar among the people. This is the respect of Ramadan. They do not fast and talk a lot. The lecture ended, and His Holiness went behind the curtain. A carriage was brought in front of the other door, and His Holiness entered it. People started throwing stones and bricks, causing a commotion. The carriage's window broke. However, His Holiness reached the residence safely, and later it was heard that a non-Ahmadi cleric said, "Today, people made him a prophet," but I did not hear this from his mouth. Hakeem Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib and I went outside and I suggested to him that people are throwing stones and bricks. Let's stop them. So, he said, "Let the one who is being hit go. Who hits me?" Since Mufti Fazlur Rahman Sahib had offered tea, this had caused a lot of commotion. Therefore, everyone used to say to him, "Why did you do that?" I also said the same to him. Poor guy got upset, and later, Miyan Abdul Khaliq Sahib informed me that when this matter was presented before His Holiness, that Mufti Sahib had spoiled the lecture intentionally, His Holiness said, "Mufti Sahib did not do anything wrong. It is a command of Allah that one should not fast while traveling. Allah caused the proclamation of this command through our actions. Then Mufti Sahib became brave."1203

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) through his writings stated that I witnessed a gathering of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him). Like other companions, he used to sit casually, and there was no special distinction for any outsider. One day after the Zuhr or Asr prayer, he came out of the mosque and entered a room connected to the house where he had taken off his shoes. I noticed that while putting on his shoes, he was not looking at the shoes but was feeling them with his feet. At that time, he was conversing with Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib. Maulvi Sahib was standing in front of Hazrat with great humility and respect, and his eyes were fixed on the ground. Sometimes, he would look up at Hazrat and then lower his eyes while continuing the conversation.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Muhammad Abdullah Sahib Butalvi reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once, probably in 1907, Umme Rahmaan Sahibah, daughter of Qazi Ziauddin Sahib, late Hamshira Qazi Muhammad Abdullah Sahib BA BT Second, a teacher at Islam High School Qadian, who is also related to my family, gave me a piece of cloth that was like a scarf. However, since it had writings by Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Ummul Momineen Ummi Allah Ta'ala, written by the hands of God, I acquired it with great enthusiasm and kept it safe. Then, at some point, that paper has disappeared from me. I do not know if it was read in a book or lost. I am very sorry about it. But since it is related to an incident that Umme Rahman Sahibah herself narrated to me, this casually written phrase sheds light on the relationship of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) with Allah, devotion, purity, and worship. Therefore, I consider it necessary to mention and include it in the writing. Umme Rahman Sahibah, who used to stay at Hazrat Masih Ma'ud's house those days, saw and narrated that in a casually written phrase, the passion of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) for Allah, piety, purity, and worship shines through.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. On a certain day, Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah wanted to experiment whether writing could be done with eyes closed. So, they picked up a piece of paper that had the following written by Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him), which I remember word for word. I have such confidence in it that if that piece of paper ever becomes available, undoubtedly those exact words will be written on it. Written in the state of eyes closed, it said, "A person should always fear Allah and pray in His presence five times a day." In another instance, in the same state, Hazrat Ummul Momineen's written phrase was as follows: "Mahmood is my beloved son; let no one say anything to him. Mubarak Ahmad asks for biscuits." The words of Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) were read in a broken and clear handwriting, and despite writing with closed eyes, the line spacing was consistent like other writings. However, Hazrat Ummul Momineen's letters were slightly above and below their place, and the line spacing was not consistent. But the special thing that always pleases me is that even when sitting casually at home, if someone unintentionally says something offensive, Hazrat does not understand anything other than pure words and does not comprehend. And here, the phrase of Hazrat Ummul Momineen is such that it could be in accordance with the environmental conditions in her mind. This is the difference that air creates between officials and others.1205

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Muhammad Abdullah Sahib Butalvi reported through Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib that once Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) visited the Blessed Mosque. Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib was also present in the gathering. At that time, Maulvi Sahib was receiving a reward in the case of Karam Deen, related to the collection of fines and the return of the reward. They were discussing the case and the return of the reward with the treasury officer. They were presenting it to His Holiness. Maulvi Sahib said that the magistrate had imposed a fine in this case.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Upon the acceptance of the appeal, the same officer who was in charge of the treasury from which we had to collect the fine was now responsible for returning it. Consequently, we first went to his office (before the court session) and mentioned that we had come to collect the fine. Hearing this, the magistrate became very remorseful and immediately said that you cannot receive that amount because it is necessary to bring two receipts from Hazrat Sahib himself. The officer said that you must bring a letter from Hazrat Sahib. I replied that I have brought the letter from Hazrat Sahib. Then the magistrate said that still, this amount cannot be given to you until you have the authority letter from Hazrat Sahib. The officer left without saying anything, feeling embarrassed. On this occasion, Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib had also said a sentence in the presence of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) regarding the appeal discussions, stating that the session judge had written in such a forceful and affirmative manner in the presence of Hazrat that if any of us had been sitting on that chair, perhaps we could not have had the courage. This sentence was heard while Hazrat Masih Ma'ud (peace be upon him) was in an extremely joyful state.1206 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (Hakimsar submits that) Hazrat Walida Sahibah informed me that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) had named his entire residence "Beit-ul-Barkat." Then when the house was built where later Miyan Sharif resided and where currently Am Tahira Ahmad resides, since a part of it was prominently visible from the street, you had the words of Beit-ul-Barkat written on that part, which led some people to mistakenly assume that this name belonged to that specific part, although Hazrat Sahib had named his entire residence Beit-ul-Barkat. Furthermore, Hazrat Sahib had specific names for some parts of his residence, for example, the room adjacent to the blessed mosque was named Beit-ul-Fikr, which originally included the adjacent corridor as well. Similarly, the name of a room on the lower floor, which was connected to the Dera at that time, was Beit-ul-Noor, and the corridor connected to the third floor where Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib resided at one time and where currently Am Wasim Ahmad resides was named Beit-us-Salam.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Also, Hazrat Walida Sahibah mentioned that I heard that in the room where the mother of Sultan Ahmad Sahib resides, which is connected to the house of the current kitchen and is adjacent to my present kitchen, Hazrat Sahib had kept those long fasts which he mentioned in his books, and this is the same room where Hazrat Sahib wrote the book "Braheen-e-Ahmadiyya."1207 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Muhammad Isma'il Sahib Sialkoti informed me that when the child of Hazrat Mubarak Ahmad passed away, at that time, I and Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib were standing near the Blessed Mosque. At that moment, a voice came from inside the house that was recognizable as Dadi's, saying, "Oh my son, O daughter." Hazrat Sahib replied to Dadi with certainty that see, he was not your son. He was the property of God, whom He took away, and said, "This is not the house of Nazam-ud-Din." Munshi Sahib says that in those days, a boy of Nazam-ud-Din passed away, which caused a lot of crying and wailing in their house following the worldly customs. So, Hazrat Sahib indicated towards this that such a thing should not happen in my house. At that time, Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib said to me that the situation has become very bad because Hazrat Sahib had made many predictions about that boy, and now people will not let us live in peace, and no one asked Hazrat Sahib. People's interference is necessary for us. Maulvi Sahib was still talking when a loud voice came from the mosque below, which was not clear whose it was, saying, "Take out the page of Tariq-ul-Quloob and see." Maulvi Sahib heard this voice and brought the copy of Tariq-ul-Quloob. It was seen that on the fortieth page, Hazrat Sahib had written about Mubarak Ahmad that the revelation I received about him means that either this boy will be very righteous and progress in religion, or he will pass away in childhood. Maulvi Sahib said, "Well, the capacity to intervene has emerged." Hakimsar submits that Dadi refers to Miyan Shadi Khan Sahib, who was the mother of the late Mubarak Ahmad and was married by Mubarak Ahmad. He used to call her Dadi. This name became famous for her. Poor lady was very devoted and loyal. Also, Hakimsar mentions that Mubarak Ahmad passed away in 1907 when he was a little over eight years old.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib informed me that when the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) last visited Lahore, he wrote a letter from Lahore and invited Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib to Lahore for a day. When Maulvi Sahib went to meet His Holiness, they met at the location that was towards Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib's house. I thought that maybe His Holiness wanted to discuss something privately as he gestured towards one side, upon which His Holiness said, "You also come here." So, I also sat near His Holiness. During this meeting, His Holiness mentioned to Maulvi Sahib about the increasing expenses and expressed his concern that the income is less and the expenses are high, and there is a worry about causing inconvenience to guests, which affects my soul upon seeing such situations. In this meeting, His Holiness also mentioned to Maulvi Sahib that he would stay in Lahore this month, the expenses have been borne by friends here, then I will go somewhere else, not to Qadian. Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib states that at that time, he understood that His Holiness' mention of not returning to Qadian was probably due to the current troubles, and the implication was that after spending some time elsewhere, he would return to Qadian, but now I understand that his intention was probably that the time of my demise has come, and now I will not go back to Qadian. Allah knows best.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sheikh Yaqub Ali Sahib Irfani informed me that once in my presence, Maulvi Qutb-ud-Din Sahib requested permission from the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) to buy some land from the estate of Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib. His Holiness said, "This is a matter of rights, and I cannot give permission. If I give you permission, then I will have to give permission to others as well." Hakimsar submits that in Qadian, some area is our occupied property, meaning its ownership is ours and its possession is ours, but the prior area is such that its ownership is ours but it is not in our possession; rather, it is in the possession of those farmers whom we cannot dispossess without any specific legal reason, and generation after generation, it belongs to them.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The issue of land ownership arises, and we receive a specific portion from their income. These people are called Morothis or heirs, and they cannot sell their inherited land without the consent of the owners. Maulvi Qutb-ud-Din Sahib wanted to buy land from one of them, but His Holiness did not permit it. Indeed, granting such permission in normal circumstances leads to turmoil. Because firstly, if permission is granted to one Ahmadi, why should it not be given to others? Secondly, disputes often arise in land matters between owners and farmers. In such situations, if our tenants, who are generally non-Muslims and non-Ahmadis, buy land, then we fear the onset of disputes and lawsuits among our Ahmadi brethren, and even if that does not happen, there is a likelihood of discord among hearts. His Holiness did not grant permission in such cases, and following his lead, we also do not grant permission. Based on such reasons, we generally do not grant permission in those villages where we are the superior owners and others are the inferior owners, and these villages are three, namely Mangal, Bhaini, and Khara. Apparently, in Qadian, our family is the owner, and others are the heirs or tenants, and in Mangal, Bhaini, and Khara, we are the superior owners, and others are the inferior owners.1210 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once I asked about reciting Surah Al-Fatiha behind the Imam in prayer. His Holiness said that reciting Surah Al-Fatiha behind the Imam is better. I inquired whether the prayer is valid if not recited or not. He said that the prayer is valid, but it is better to recite Surah Al-Fatiha behind the Imam. He also mentioned that if Surah Al-Fatiha is not recited behind the Imam, how do righteous people in the Hanafi school become righteous. Prayer is valid in both cases. The difference is only in superiority. "Ameen" after "Sadaqallahul Azim" was also preferred over "Ameen" after "Al-Jabbar." This was the practice.1211 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Abdullah Khan Sahib, resident of Chak Aimer Chh, Kashmir, informed me that "I narrated this vision to the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him): There is a row of trees with nests, and there are beautiful birds in them." His Holiness said, "This is the Jama'at of the Promised Messiah."1212 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that when the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) published the books "Risalah Fath-e-Islam" and "Tazkirah-tul-Maram," a sentence attributed to Mursal Yazdani was written on the cover page by His Holiness. Someone objected that Mirza Sahib himself writes Mursal Yazdani. I told the objector that it is possible that the publishers wrote it because Sheikh Noor Ahmad Sahib's publishers in Riyaz Hindustan Murasir had printed the described messages. When I came to Qadian, this is what I did in the service of His Holiness. His Holiness replied without hesitation, "How could the publishers write without my permission."1213 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that Miyan Abdullah Khan Sahib Marhoom, resident of Aimer Chh, once narrated to the Holy Messiah the Promised One (peace be upon him) a dream saying, "I saw a river, and I was standing on its bank." His Holiness asked the gentleman, "What was the water like?" The gentleman replied, "It was muddy." His Holiness said, "By the river, the heart is meant." The narrator does not remember whether Miyan Abdullah Khan Sahib Marhoom said this or not, that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) had instructed the gentleman for self-reformation or not. However, in the end, Maulvi Abdullah Sahib, a lawyer, became a Bahai in his later years. (Publisher)

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) repeatedly instructed a person to seek forgiveness and recite "لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله" eleven times as a duty. I do not remember the exact count. Perhaps the recitation of Durood Sharif was also included in the eleven recitations.1215 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that Miyan Faqir Khan Sahib Marhoom, resident of Andoor Kashmir (employee of the late Raja Ata Muhammad Khan Sahib Marhoom, a respected landlord of Yadipura Kashmir), informed that when they went to Qadian, during the days when the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) used to go to his garden, His Holiness would personally pick good grains or berries in front of Raja Sahib.1216 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once I asked about the sacrifice of two goats for the aqeeqah of a boy. His Holiness said, "It is better to sacrifice two goats for the aqeeqah of a boy. I suggested if one goat is also permissible. His Holiness chuckled and said that it is better not to perform the aqeeqah. No fatwa was given for the permission of a single goat. My intention was that even people of lower status could perform the aqeeqah by sacrificing a single goat.1217 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that sometimes the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) would visit sick guests. He also visited the guesthouse of the late Raja Ata Muhammad Khan Sahib. Once, he visited the boarding school of Maulvi Zia-ud-Din Sahib Marhoom, Talim-ul-Islam High School.1218 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that

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Once, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) along with companions took the path towards the connected area of Khakroban Batala, which is known for its sparkling sands. They reached there. On the way back, a tree had fallen on one side of the path. Some friends cut its branches to make toothbrushes. At that time, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (who was ten years old at that time) was also present. Someone handed him a toothbrush, and he, out of childhood mischief, said, "Abba, you take this toothbrush." Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II did not respond. Again, the same was said. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II did not respond. For the third time, it was said, "Abba, take the toothbrush." Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II smiled and said, "First, tell me who gave permission for these toothbrushes?" Upon hearing this command, everyone threw the toothbrushes on the ground.66

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that my late father, Khawaja Habibullah Sahib Marhoom and Maghfur, resident of Gagran Kashmir, once asked the Holy Messiah the Promised One (peace be upon him), "How much should one recite the Durood Sharif?" He replied, "Recite until the tongue becomes moist."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, the founder of Bahisti Maqbara, passed away before the establishment of the graveyard. He was buried in the graveyard near the martyrs' graves towards the east of the old Qadian as per the guidance. Once, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) took the path towards that direction. On the way back, standing at the grave of Maulvi Sahib, along with companions, he raised his hands and prayed.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that Khaksar Raqim narrates that Miyan Abdul Karim Sahib Marhoom of Hyderabad was referred to as a madman in front of me. He was called to the courtyard of Boarding High School (which was in Andron city at that time and was the boarding of Ahmadiyya School). He was given treatment there. When he was sent back after treatment,

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Qadian. After a few days, he became slightly ill. Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib informed the officials that Abdul Karim has fallen ill. Should he be treated? They replied, "Sorry, nothing can be done for Abdul Karim." Abdul Karim was then placed separately in a house belonging to Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib, the head of Qadian, and Khaksar voluntarily took care of him. Both of us were afraid to go near him. Nevertheless, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) prayed intensely for Abdul Karim. The doctors were instructed not to administer poison to Abdul Karim under any circumstances. They continued to use almond oil. So, by the grace of Allah, through the prayers of His Holy Messiah, he was healed.1222 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once I mentioned some of my weaknesses in the service of His Holiness and expressed that sometimes the state of health deteriorates to the extent that it seems as if hypocrisy has crept in. His Holiness, in a strong tone, said, "No, no, nothing. Good and evil are not judged for forty years. Then I said, 'I have two fears that are terrifying.' He said, 'Tell me.' I said, 'I see in a dream that I am riding a boar, and it runs very fast from below, but I do not fall off from the top. Meanwhile, a boar cub bites me from behind my neck forcefully. Although I try to make it fall from my neck, it forcibly clings to my neck. In this state, my eyes opened.' The second dream is that an unknown person points towards me and says that both of us are Christians. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'Both of you are good.' Consequently, regarding the first dream, he said, 'You will achieve victory over a Christian. However, no interpretation was given regarding the boar cub. And concerning the second dream, he said, 'And a book of interpretation was also placed in front (that if the dreamer had the ability, he would become a king).

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It will happen because he has emerged victorious from the Christian victory, meaning he has achieved victory. And Christians are today's kings. It was also stated that if one does not have the eligibility for kingship, he will become a great donor. A few days later, I had to go to the place of the registrar for the verification of the transfer of lands purchased for the Sikhawani estate. During the conversation with Chaudhry Sultan Malik Sahib Safedposh (now the landlord), an exchange of religious views with a Christian prophet's name took place. Eventually, he came out victorious after being defeated by the Christian. I also vehemently opposed him. He was also defeated in this. In this gathering, a person named Sochit Singh, a resident of Chheena, Tehsil Gordaspur, who had abandoned the Sikh religion and adopted the Arya religion, was present. He became a supporter of this Christian and started to oppose me vigorously. However, the Christian remained silent. I had also opposed him vehemently. The confirmation of the act of killing the boar is also found in the Prophetic traditions of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him).1223 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that the late Hazrat Messiah the Promised One (peace be upon him) did not approve of Ahmadis entering Christian colleges. When Khaksar and Sheikh Abdul Ali Sahib Bhervi successfully passed the Intermediate from Talim-ul-Islam High School, they informed me. At that time, Abdul Ali Sahib told me that Hazrat Sahib did not approve of Ahmadis entering Christian colleges. So, Hazrat did not give permission for anyone to enter Christian College Lahore (most likely referring to Miyan Faqirullah Khan Sahib, the Inspector, or himself?). Hazrat also granted permission to Khaksar to enter Islamia College Lahore. So, I went there. Later, I went to Ali Gadh College.

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It is narrated that during the time of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), once the Langar Khana of Qadian was shifted to Gordaspur. This means the Langar Khana was closed in Qadian and established in Gordaspur. Those were the days of the case of Karam Deen. When the magistrate used to keep the dates close so that Hazrat Sahib would feel discomfort. Some students went to Gordaspur.1225 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once someone said that people object to the pilgrimage of Hazrat Sahib. Hazrat Sahib replied, "The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) saw the Dajjal performing Tawaf of the Kaaba. We are behind the Dajjal; we will take him along for Hajj." Note: Initially, scholars interpreted this that the Tawaf of the Dajjal around the Kaaba is like a thief wandering in a house for theft, and the Tawaf of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) is like a police officer chasing thieves.1226 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that Miyan Shams-ud-Din Sahib (non-Ahmadi) former Secretary of Anjuman Himayat Islam Lahore, said that before the claim, we used to go to Qadian from Lahore with some nobles for the purpose that Hazrat Sahib would guide us in political matters. However, Hazrat Sahib never said anything against the government at that time. So, we left going to Qadian.1227 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once I and Brother Fazl Muhammad Sahib, resident of Harsiyan (who is the father of Maulvi Abdul Ghafur Sahib, the preacher), suggested opening shops for trade in Qadian and came to Qadian to seek advice from Hazrat Sahib. Hazrat Sahib was usually going to take an audience after reading the Zuhr prayer when we asked our question and presented our suggestion. Hazrat Sahib stood in that courtyard which leads to the mosque from the inside stairs of the mosque.

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There was still a step left when a door opened, leading inside, and ahead was a small courtyard where visitors were taken inside the house. In the courtyard, there was a wooden staircase leading to the upper floor where the First Caliph used to stay. At that time, the First Caliph was also climbing up the wooden staircase to the upper floor. Upon seeing them, peace be upon him, they were called and asked, "Miyan Khair-ud-Din and others want to open a shop here. Is it credible that there will be a loss or profit in the shop?" "Well, if there is a loss, they will leave the shop," they said and then took them inside. Later, we consulted and felt that there was no hope of profit. It is better to abandon the intention of opening the shop. So, we returned to our homes.1228 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that my father, Khwaja Habibullah Sahib, late resident of Gagran Kashmir, told me that when I went to Qadian in 1897-98, after some time of pledging allegiance to the Holy Messiah, the Promised One, peace be upon him, I sought permission to return to Kashmir. Peace be upon him advised me to stay here and recite the Holy Quran. Then I stayed for some time. After that, I requested through the First Caliph, Hazrat Mawla Nur-ud-Din Sahib, to allow me to establish some connections with the polytheists in my village. Permission was granted to me, and then I brought both brothers (Abdul Qadir and Abdul Rahman) to Qadian. Praise be to Allah for that.1229 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mir Abdul Rahman Sahib, Range Officer Barah Mula Kashmir, informed me in writing that my father was initially Hanafi and then became Ahl-e-Hadith. At that time, he used to say to his friend, Maulvi Muhammad Hasan Sahib, late resident of Asnoor (father of Maulvi Abdul Wahid Sahib), that we now claim to be great monotheists. It is possible that a group emerges that will also accuse us of being polytheists. The father used to say, "It happened exactly like that because we consider Jesus, peace be upon him, as the reviver (of the dead) and the creator of birds. But when my ears heard this verse of the Holy Messiah, the Promised One, peace be upon him:

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It is often said that most birds are knowledgeable of God. "O Maulvi Sahib! This is the essence of monotheism. Speak the truth, whose follower are you?" At that moment, I regained consciousness and left both of you, my brothers, with my uncle and set off for Qadian. There, I pledged allegiance and became blessed. All praise is due to Allah.1229 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once I reached Qadian, preparations were being made for a meal in the house to entertain guests, and I also entered the house. A meal was being served, and an extra portion of rice was placed in front of me. Hazrat, peace be upon him, lifted it with his blessed hand and placed it in front of me. All present started looking at me. With tearful eyes full of compassion, I thanked Allah for this. All praise is due to Allah for that.1230 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that on the days when Father Martin Clark of Amritsar sought help against Hazrat's actions, a warrant was issued against Hazrat by the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar and was taken to Gordaspur but soon returned. Chaudhry Rustam Ali Sahib was the Inspector appointed in Gordaspur those days. He informed Munshi Abdul Aziz Sahib O Jalvi (the registrar of Sikhawani) immediately. He came to Sikhawani at once. I also joined Sikhawani. Upon reaching Qadian, the service of Hazrat, peace be upon him, was offered. Hazrat accepted it inside. After serving, a letter was presented to Chaudhry Rustam Ali Sahib, may he rest in peace. After reading the letter, he said, "There was a window nearby where Hazrat, peace be upon him, used to write. It was revealed in a dream or revelation that lightning struck, but then it disappeared (thus the warrant issued from Amritsar was later found to be a mistake by the authorities).

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And he was taken back to Gordaspur, and Allah honored him. All praise is due to Allah.1232 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that you (Hazrat Sahib) generally used to lead prayers in someone else's congregation. I have prayed behind you twice in a long time. (1) Before the claim, in Masjid Aqsa, I prayed the evening prayer. I recited Surah At-Tin in one rak'ah, but in a very soft voice that the follower could barely hear. (2) The second time, when Molvi Karam Deen was going to Gordaspur for some work, I prayed the noon prayer behind you.1233 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that during the proceedings, when Molvi Karam Deen reached Qadian after sixteen or seventeen days. Hazrat, peace be upon him, came from the door of Beit-ul-Fikr, which used to open in the blessed mosque, and upon seeing me, said, "You have come after a long time." It can be inferred that Hazrat used to have thoughts about the promptness or delay of his servants.1234 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that Hazrat held a gathering and named it the "Prayer Gathering" (this gathering was held at the old Eidgah connected to the western side of the Qadian graveyard). In that gathering, Hazrat delivered a speech stating that it is proven from the Holy Quran that the war of Yajuj and Majuj will happen, and Yajuj and Majuj are the Russians and the English (British) nations, and we do not know whether we will be alive at the time of this war or not? Therefore, I pray today that Allah Almighty grants victory to the English nation at that time. Ameen.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that there is a mention of a political turmoil that will arise at some point. Except for Qadian, there will be no peace.1236 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that when I returned home after pledging allegiance (unintentionally), the thought crossed my mind that people speak ill of Qadian Sharif, and there I heard nothing except the Holy Quran and religious matters. Everyone is engrossed day and night in remembering Allah. So, with this thought in mind, I humbly started praying before Allah, "O my Creator, my Benefactor! I am Your servant, a sinner, ignorant. I do not know which path to follow according to Your pleasure. In this world, I do not know which group is on the right path. So, O my Creator! I now entrust myself to Your care, to lead me on the path You are pleased with, so that I may not face shame on the Day of Judgment. O my Master! When You ask me on Judgment Day, I will also say at that time, 'O my beloved Allah! I was ignorant, and I had presented myself before You, and repeatedly I used to say, 'O my beloved! Show me the right path and grant me the ability to walk on it.' After several days, I went to Batala to buy and sell. When I went to meet my friend Muhammad Akbar Sahib, the same discussions started there. It was mentioned that yesterday Seth Sahib came from Madrasah and visited Qadian Sharif. Consequently, such enthusiasm arose in my heart that I told this friend, Muhammad Akbar Sahib, that on that day, you held my hand and placed it on the hand of the Promised One, peace be upon him, for pledging allegiance, and my heart did not desire it. Today, I feel a great enthusiasm in my heart from Allah Almighty, and now I go to Qadian Sharif from this very place and enter into the pledge with a sincere heart. This friend of mine expressed great joy.

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He expressed and mounted his horse, arriving in Qadian with me. When I returned home after pledging allegiance, my wife asked if I had gone for business and now returning empty-handed. The thought crossed my mind that they might become displeased. But I truthfully told her that I went to Qadian Sharif and pledged allegiance to Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him). She remained silent.1237 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that his father, Malik Basu Sahib, had a friend named Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib who lived in Qadian. They were childhood friends of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him). Their niece was married to their nephew Shah Chiragh. I went to Qadian for his wedding at that time; I was about eighteen years old. Shah Sahib hosted me for about a week. During those days, Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib, the first Khalifa, used to teach the Quran after Asr prayer in Masjid Aqsa. According to Shah Sahib's guidance, I used to go to listen to the lesson. In those days, Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) used to take a walk in the morning. A crowd of people would gather around him. I also occasionally went for a walk with him. The mosque was small at that time, and after the Maghrib prayer, Hazrat would sit on the pulpit and engage in discussions mostly related to religion and religious matters. Even during the walk, Hazrat would occasionally deliver speeches.1238 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that on the days when Hazrat Prince Maulvi Abdul Latif Sahib was martyred by the order of Amir Habibullah of Kabul. Upon mentioning him, Hazrat said, "If the kingdom of Kabul does not reform itself, then that kingdom is not blessed."1239 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that when I returned home after pledging allegiance again, after some time, my wife narrated a dream that she had seen. She dreamt that she was going for Hajj that day, and many others were also going for Hajj, and that place was our

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The village is towards the east, where people are going for Hajj. When I reached the place of Hajj, I am alone and climb the stairs to sit on the roof of a house. I see a young child sitting there, surrounded by many sweets. Seeing him reminds me of my child who passed away some time ago. The child addresses me and says, "Do not worry. Allah will give you a child who will be good and righteous," and said many things that I do not remember. Well, my wife said that in her opinion, it is indeed Qadian Sharif. So, I also take her to Qadian Sharif. Consequently, after taking her to Qadian Sharif, she was so enamored with Qadian Sharif that she found it extremely unpleasant to stay in our village. And until she did not build her house in Qadian Sharif and lived there for nearly two years, she left this mortal world and entered the heavenly graveyard. To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.1240 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that according to the standard of the lives of the prophets, peace be upon them, they are pure, clean, and innocent from all kinds of flaws since childhood. Generally, people used to find fault with Hazrat. The statements that I am aware of are as follows: Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib used to say that Mirza Sahib is pure, clean, and good from childhood. No one can doubt his life, and his father often used to say to him, "If someone asks where is Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib? Tell them to go to the mosque and see. If they don't find him there, do not lose hope. They will meet him in the mosque anyway."1241 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that when Hazrat, peace be upon him, made the supplication, "My Lord, everything is in Your service, O my Lord, so protect me and help me,"

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And have mercy on me (Ameen). Through the divine revelation, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned one day that this is the Greatest Name and a means of protection from all kinds of calamities. He also said that instead of using the singular form, the plural form can also be used. He mentioned that these were the days when the circumstances were emerging or had already begun.1242 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that once my wife narrated a dream to me, which is as follows: She said that in her dream, she saw that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was sitting in a field or a place with a green turban on his head and a book in his hand. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) instructed me, "Barakat Bibi! In a certain place, there is a police station with a green silk flag. Go there and hand over the book that is in the hands of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) to Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib, who has a white turban on his head and is sitting on four feet. Maulvi Sahib handed over that book to Hazrat Mirza Mahmood Ahmad Sahib, who had a green silk turban on his head. It was a long dream that he narrated. This dream was narrated to Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen Sahibah at that time when the first Khalifa passed away. So, at that time, Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen said, "If someone has a dream, let them tell it." Consequently, when Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen was reminded of that dream, Hazrat said that she remembered that dream.1243 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) prayed, "My Lord, everything is in Your service, O my Lord, so protect me and help me."

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Respect for the Divine Word should be maintained.1244 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that our village's judge passed away, leaving behind two young boys, a girl, and his wife. I took on the responsibility for them and continued providing the income that the village usually provides. Consequently, both my wife and I educated his daughter in the Quran and some religious books. When the boys grew up, on one Eid day when we went to the mosque for Eid prayers and I stood up to lead the prayer, one of the boys said he would lead the Eid prayer today. I told him that our prayers do not follow you. So, he always prays behind us. Why lead today? His companions told him that your fate will take you. Upon this, one of our community's boys, whose name was Sher Muhammad, hit him. I stopped him and took everyone to my courtyard to offer prayers. When I came to Qadian Sharif according to my habit to read Jumu'ah prayers, I saw Miyan Abdul Rahim Hajam standing in the mosque. I asked why he was standing there. He replied that Hazrat (peace be upon him) is getting the Mehndi ceremony done and has sent a call for permission. I found this opportunity and went inside. I had the honor of meeting Hazrat (peace be upon him), shook hands, and sat beside him. I narrated the entire Eid story to him. Hazrat (peace be upon him) said, "Be patient. All these mosques will become yours." Besides, many other things were said that I do not remember. Consequently, now he is with the Ahmadis due to the grace and generosity of Allah.1245 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib said that he was employed in the Forest Department in Lahore. Mirza Ghulam Murtaza Sahib, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib, and their elder brother stayed with me. At that time, a case was to be presented in the Punjab Chief Court. The case involved Hazrat Masih Maud's father's lost property.

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An appeal was made for funds. A significant amount of money had already been spent. After pursuing the case, Hazrat's father and elder brother returned, leaving Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib to attend the court hearing. A friend of mine, Malik Basu Sahib, was the head of Lahore. (He was the father of Malik Ghulam Muhammad, the grave digger.) His car used to pick up Hazrat and take him to the Chief Court and then bring him back at four o'clock. One day, around one or two o'clock, Hazrat was walking towards us. From a distance, I saw that his face was extremely radiant and he was very cheerful. I realized that he had arrived early and did not wait for the car. He joyfully said, "The verdict has been given today, so I came early. I did not wait for the car." I said, "You seem very happy; the case must have been won." Even by looking at his face, I felt that the case had been won. But Hazrat said, "The same thing has happened that my Allah had told me earlier, that is, the case was lost, and my Maulvi's words came true." Upon hearing this, my feet felt as if the ground had slipped from beneath them, and in my heart, I said, "The father's boat has sunk, and they are rejoicing."1246 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once there was an Arab, most probably named Muhammad Saeed. He stayed in Qadian for a long time. One day, after the mosque prayer, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was mentioning in the mosque that this Arab said that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was poor. So, the Arab was so distressed that the blessed face turned red, and Muhammad Saeed threw himself on the ground, astonished and silent, and his face turned pale. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Was Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, poor, who gave an entire Roman royal inch all the wealth of cattle on the Uhud mountain, etc.? Attach him to the world's wealth, and there was no love."1247 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing

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Once, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) went out for a walk, and I was also accompanying him. When we returned and entered the house, I hastened to say, "In the old days, if someone experienced any discomfort, the elders used to blow on them, and they would find relief. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) always had a special affection for my eyes. He smiled and recited something, blowing on my eyes. Until today, nearly thirty-five years have passed, and my eyes have never been stuck; rather, my eyes have never shown any discomfort by the grace of Allah. All praise is for Allah.1248 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that there was a man in our village who was a barber and worked for Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib. He was an elderly man. I used to compare him with Hazrat Sahib. He always expressed that Hazrat Sahib was righteous and noble from childhood. He also mentioned that Hazrat used to play with his companions in childhood. The rivulets were his favorite, which he used to distribute among his companions and eat together.1249 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that once there was a discussion about prayers. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Prayer is indeed a believer's weapon. Prayer should never be abandoned. Instead, one should not tire of praying. People have a habit of praying for a few days and then giving up. An example of prayer given by the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) is like a person digging a well. When the water is close, he gets tired, loses hope, and gives up. If he had dug a little more and reached the water, his purpose would have been fulfilled, and he would have succeeded. Similarly, the work of prayer is that a person prays for a few days, then gives up, and remains unsuccessful."1250 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that in the shop where Fakhr-ud-Din Multani used to sit and towards the east, Maulvi Karam Elahi Bazaz sat, and in the middle, leaving the entrance open, towards the east, was the shop where Abdul Rahim Falooda Wala sat.

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This place was desolate and deserted. Mirza Nazam-ud-Din and others always wanted to establish their authority on every occasion. This thought was also in their minds here. One day, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "A house should be built on this site one day." Consequently, Miyan Khuda Baksh Sahib informed me that some people from Sikhawani came to Qadian. Construction work began. Since Hazrat Sahib was involved, everyone was busy in the community's work (at that time the community was still in its early stages). Even the first Caliph, I saw, was carrying bricks and placing them for the builders. In one day, the house was built. Mirza Nazam-ud-Din Sahib and others used to watch this scene, but they had no power to stop anyone. After the evening prayers in the blessed mosque, Mirza Khuda Baksh Sahib presented the incidents and expressed the success. The mention of a person from Sikhawani reaching Qadian was made. All praise is for Allah.1251 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that once Miyan Munawar Ali Shah Sahib's son Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Sahib's Bismillah ceremony, which was conducted by Maulvi Noor-ud-Din Sahib, took place. According to the custom, I used to attend Maulvi Sahib's lessons and sometimes accompany Hazrat Masih Maud for a stroll. I stayed there for about fifteen to twenty days. This was the time when Dr. Abdul Hakim (who later became an apostate) had translated the Quran Sharif. Hazrat Sahib used to go for a walk, and I used to listen. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) used to listen and sometimes make statements.1252 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that my son Abdul Ghafur was still young when his grandmother was insisting on giving her granddaughter's hand in marriage to him, but I was not agreeing. So, one day, I had the opportunity to be in the service of Hazrat and said, "I am giving my granddaughter's hand in marriage to your grandson, and he does not like it." Hazrat called me and said, "Why don't you accept this relationship?" I replied, "Hazrat! These people are opponents and speak harshly."

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I disagree. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Marry the daughters of opponents and do not give your daughters to opponents," meaning marry the daughters of opponents and do not give your daughters in marriage to opponents.1253 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that once the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "What are difficulties? Pray Tahajjud prayers for ten days. No matter how difficult it is, Allah will solve it." (Verily, Allah has power over all things.)1254 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that as my age was increasing, I started praying, "O Gracious Lord! If this (meaning Hazrat Masih Maud) is true and I have not pledged allegiance to him, then I will die in ignorance, and if this is not true, then there will be a difference in my Islam. Guide me with Your grace on the right path." I continued this prayer for a while. Hazrat used to come to Lay Hall for lectures. People threw bricks at Hazrat's car, but the police safely brought Hazrat inside. Then Allah guided me, and I pledged allegiance to Hazrat.1255 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that once there was a case with Maulvi Karam Elahi in Gurdaspur. When the summons were issued, everyone went inside except me and Hazrat. Both of us sat under a mulberry tree. Hazrat lay down, and I was massaging Hazrat's feet, and many conversations took place with Hazrat. Only two things stood out among them; one was that I mentioned that Allah has blessed me with another child. Hazrat said, "What is his current name?" I replied, "His current name is Abdul Ghafur." Then Hazrat said, "Change his name to 'Abdul Rahim.'"1256 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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It was said that there are two diseases decreed by Allah upon me. One on the upper part of the body and one on the lower part. The disease on the upper part is such that it never leaves for a fortnight, causing weakness in the heart, numbness, and a completely silent pulse, etc. And regarding the disease on the lower part, it was mentioned that I also paid attention to it, and the response received was that this disease is incurable, but the grace of Allah will continue to be included. And it was said, "What a wonderful prophecy of the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him) that the Promised Messiah will descend wearing two yellow sheets. This is the indication. Otherwise, who can understand that clothes are made in heaven to be given to the Messiah in yellow sheets. And the mention of two yellow sheets in the Hadith. In fact, for a person, two sheets are sufficient for veiling. One covering the head and the other over it can be enough."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that when there was a case with Maulvi Karam Elahi in Gurdaspur and his appearance was due, I sat under a mulberry tree and presented to Hazrat Sahib that if the Isha prayer is not offered after the evening prayer and is delayed, then when should it be offered. Then Hazrat said, "It is better to offer it at the earliest. Meaning, it should be offered right after the Isha prayer."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the mention of Kotekah came up. It was said that vaccination should be done. This is very beneficial because sometimes people die from smallpox. It is a very dangerous disease. Vaccination should be done three times: (1) in childhood, (2) then at around eight years of age, (3) then at sixteen or seventeen years of age. It was said that if the vaccinators come, Mubarak Ahmad should be vaccinated. The vaccination of the first three boys has been done, and none of them got smallpox. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Sahib and Faiz Ahmad Sahib, the net doctor, suggested that today in Qadian, vaccinators have arrived. Inquire from them. If the vaccine is available, then get Mubarak Ahmad vaccinated properly.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Miyan Fazl Ahmad, a shopkeeper from Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that once during a discourse in Masjid Al-Aqsa, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was speaking. During the discourse, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "For the task for which I have been sent by Allah, even if forty men gather, I will achieve great success or attain my purpose. There was a word that I cannot recall at this moment. At that time, on my left side, Hazrat Maulvi Noor-ud-Din Sahib, the first Caliph, was sitting. When these words came out of Hazrat's blessed mouth, Hazrat Maulvi Sahib said, "Alas! What do people say about this blessed being? Is this a lying mouth?"

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

After the discourse concluded, everyone was heading towards their respective places. I also got up and went down from Masjid Al-Aqsa. I was walking with Hazrat Maulvi Noor-ud-Din Sahib's disciple. At that time, the disciple asked Hazrat Sahib, "When the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said during the discourse that if forty men from my community align with my will, I will be successful, please tell us what wrong are we doing? We offer prayers, observe fasts, and do not engage in any evil deeds. What task does Hazrat Sahib want us to do so that we align with his will?" In response, Hazrat Maulvi Sahib said, "Yes, you do good deeds, but if today you do not get bread from the Langar, then you will realize. What kind of ingratitude do you show?"

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Malik Ghulam Muhammad Sahib of Lahore informed me in writing that a few days before his demise, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) had invited the nobles in Lahore and delivered a discourse. Hazrat was present in Bloodnicks. It was the time of Friday or Zuhr prayer. After offering my prayers, I was sitting. Hazrat was reading traditions. I was sitting close to Hazrat's right side. Hazrat was reading Sunnahs. I was sitting near Hazrat. Hazrat said,

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After offering Salam and at the time of departure or after Salam, I looked towards me, and when my eyes opened, I perceived the light of the Prophet's eyes as understanding, or majesty, or light. In any case, it had such an impact on me that I started sweating profusely.1261 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad Sahib, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that once I saw in a dream that there is a white space between the houses in our village, and there, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) embraces me and takes me from the east towards the west, saying that you will have three sons in your house. The first one's name will be Abdul Ghani, the second one's name will be Malik Ghani, the third one's name will be Patal Ghani, and your age will be forty-five years or is. After that, I woke up. When I came for Jumu'ah prayers in Qadian Sharif, I stayed there at night. After the evening prayers, as we usually sat after offering prayers, some companions were sitting, and conversations were taking place, and I was also sitting at the feet of the Prophet. So, I presented to the Prophet that I saw in a dream that the Prophet was taking me from the east towards the west, saying that you will have three sons in your house. The first one's name will be Abdul Ghani, the second one's name will be Malik Ghani, and the third one's name will be Patal Ghani, and your age will be forty-five years or is." Upon this, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib chuckled and said, "Fazl Muhammad, tell me again, what was the first name and the second name?" When I repeated, Maulvi Sahib said again, "Miyan! Tell me again." I then expressed to the Prophet, "Hazrat! Maulvi Sahib is joking, and I am greatly saddened." The Prophet smiled and said, "What saddens you? I am currently 28 or 30 years old, and a little is left, and I have to witness the era of the Prophet. Upon this, the Prophet said, "Allah Almighty is Powerful; He can make it double." (And indeed, his age doubled.)

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Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that the separation of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) from his servants was deeply felt. On the day when Miyan Muhammad Akbar Sahib, a wood merchant from Chob Battala, passed away, it was a Friday. Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Kashmiri (who is currently a lawyer in the High Court of Kashmir) had prepared a poem to recite after the Jumu'ah prayer in Masjid Al-Aqsa. When he presented it, Hazrat mentioned, "Today, Muhammad Akbar has passed away. I do not wish to hear about my health at this time."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Ahmad-ud-Din Sahib, son of Muhammad Hayat Sahib, and Ghulam Muhammad Sahib Ahmadis, residents of Chokna Nawali (Gujarat district, Punjab), through writing, informed me that I and my father, Muhammad Hayat Sahib, and another friend named Ghulam Muhammad Sahib Ahmadis (who are alive by the grace of Allah) most likely in 1905, had the honor of visiting the Holy Prophet's shrine in Darul Aman and went to Masjid Mubarak for the Zuhr prayer to pledge allegiance and offer prayers with the Holy Prophet. Many years had passed since my written pledge was accepted, and I do not remember the year. However, the honor of the visit was not granted. A person from our own district said, "If you wish to visit the Promised Messiah, then be present at Masjid Mubarak for the Zuhr prayer. They were also guests in the guesthouse. So, we, along with three other individuals, performed ablution and went to Masjid Mubarak. Some friends who had just arrived were also present, and we joined them. All friends were eagerly waiting for the moon of the 14th to appear and for the blessed visit and guidance of the Promised Messiah. Among them, even the least fortunate were present. I sat near that window from where the Holy Prophet used to enter Masjid Mubarak. After a short wait, this sun of guidance showed his radiant face from his rising place, dispelling the darkness of doubts and suspicions from the depths of our hearts, and displayed the entire ups and downs of practical and moral life and instructed us with his guidance.

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Upon entering the mosque, a devotee affectionately embraced you and for several minutes, he hugged you with his chest against your blessed chest. When a long time had passed, I felt the pain of your presence in my heart and separated myself from you. (This incident is mentioned to comment on your beautiful example.) Then you proceeded to your place in the mosque, which was situated in the northwest corner of Masjid Mubarak. Everyone respectfully vacated their seats.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Fazl Muhammad, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that one day, after offering prayers, as you were leaving for home, I expressed my desire to speak with you. You sat down there, and I also sat down, keeping my feet pressed. Conversations continued for a long time. I mentioned some personal matters and some worldly matters, and we sat there for a long time. I thought, no matter how much time passes, why am I spending your precious time. So, after a long time, I requested your permission. You said, "Very well, go ahead."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that on the day when Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib passed away, and his funeral was held in the courtyard of Madrasah Ahmadiyya, when you came out for the funeral prayers, I was standing under the stairs of Masjid Mubarak. At that time, although you were composed, your face was showing signs of tears welling up.1266

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Once I brought my wife along. When my wife was about to enter the house, Shadi Khan, the gatekeeper, stopped her. Although he was told, he did not permit her entry because there was an outbreak of plague in the village, and entry was not allowed. After a while, you came out from inside. After exchanging greetings, you asked why I was standing there. I mentioned that Shadi Khan does not allow entry. You said, "Come with me," and you went inside.1267 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Fazl Muhammad, a shopkeeper from the Dar-ul-Fazl neighborhood, informed me in writing that once my wife saw in a dream that I was very young and sitting in the lap of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). At that moment, I was sitting with such affection as a little child sits in his father's lap. At that time, with great love, you said with your blessed tongue that I appoint you, Bibi, to lead the congregational prayer in the future. It is not permissible to perform ablution in sickness, nor is it permissible for a sick person to perform ablution. And I give you good news that Allah will bless you with a righteous son. So, I sent this dream to the service of the Promised Messiah with a vow, and Sheikh Hamed Ali Sahib was sent inside the house. When the boy was born, the Promised Messiah named him "Saleh Muhammad."1268 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Ahmad-ud-Din Sahib, son of Muhammad Hayat Sahib, a former resident of Chokna Nawali (Gujarat district, Punjab), informed me in writing that during a conversation while you were seated in Masjid Mubarak (most likely your words), a letter arrived from an opponent, but it was filled with insults. Upon reading it, you said, "Send this to the press and publish it. Hide it or publish it so that it may perhaps turn out well." Only 1269 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani informed me in writing that on the day when the prophecy period of Abdullah Intimasiyyi ended, the next day when the sun rose,

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Upon entering, Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) came out, and where the gate of Madrasah Ahmadiyya is, in front of Bhai Sher Muhammad Sahib's shop, and the rooms to its south and north where students study. The place was all white. No building had been constructed there yet. There were four footstools or cushions. You sat down with the attendants and started mentioning that Allah had informed me that Abdullah Athim has returned. Therefore, his death has been delayed. At that time, there was a strange fervor and intensity in your words, and your blessed face was radiant like a rose flower, and this was the last statement you made as you rose from that gathering, and you said, "This is the truth that Allah has spoken. I do not care whether anyone stays with me or not."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Khaksar reports that I have received some official documents from the Sialkot district which indicate that Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) was employed in Sialkot in 1863 and at that time, your position was Deputy Sheriff. In those documents dated August and September 1863, it is mentioned that since Mirza Ghulam Ahmad has left the position of Deputy Sheriff, another person is appointed in his place.1271 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Khaksar reports that I have received the will of Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib, the first Caliph of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), from Begum Sahib Begum Nawab Hamed Ali Khan Sahib, deceased, which was written by him nine days before his demise, i.e., on March 4, 1914, and it was read in the presence of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib and Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad Sahib, the second Caliph, and Dr. Mirza Ya'qub Sahib, present Amir, non-Ahmadi witnesses, and after reading the will in the assembly, it was read by Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib and Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib approved it, which I have now received from Nawab Sahib's widow after his demise, and I have read the letter of Hazrat Caliphate the First and also the testimony of witnesses.

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I recognize the handwriting of the will. The will, the image of which is as follows:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mainly and especially, I send blessings and peace upon the Noble Messenger.

Khaksar writes that there is a mistake in the narration number 63 mentioned by Dr. Ghulam Ahmad Sahib. The correct narration has been presented by the father of Dr. Sahib, Sheikh Niaz Muhammad Sahib, Inspector Police, in writing. It is as follows: In the year 1900, once this humble person (Sheikh Niaz Muhammad Sahib) brought a piece of cloth as a gift for Hazrat Sayyeda Ummul Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her). And he requested the first Caliph (may Allah be pleased with him) to present it in the presence of the Holy Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). Because this humble person was veiled. In those days, the expansion of Masjid Mubarak was taking place, and that's why the congregation for the Zuhr prayer used to be held in a large room which was part of the residence of Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib (Khaksar, the author). During the congregation of Zuhr prayer, when the congregation stood up, the first Caliph called this humble person forward and presented the cloth for the blessed service. The presence accepted it and placed it in front. After the prayer, the presence took the cloth and went upstairs. After a while, Hazrat Nana Jan (may he rest in peace) came out laughing and asked, "Where is the son of Mr. Muhammad Bakhsh, the police officer?" This humble person was at that time engaged in reciting greetings. The late Hakim Maulvi Muhammad Al-Din Sahib, the Amir of the community of Gujranwala, pointed towards this humble person.

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Pointing towards it, Hazrat Nana Jan sat down and said, "Today, with great joy, Hazrat Aqdas came in smiling and presented a cloth to Ummul Momineen, which was brought by the son of Mr. Muhammad Bakhsh, the police officer, who had searched for our clothes during the incident of the murder of Leikram. Hazrat Nana Jan said, 'Seeing the extraordinary joy of Hazrat Aqdas, I have come to meet this boy.' After reading this humble note, Hazrat Nana Jan met this humble person with great affection and continued to show special kindness to this humble person until the end of his life. Some time later, when the wife of this humble person came to Qadian, Hazrat Sayyeda Ummul Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated to her this incident: Once your husband (spouse) brought a cloth as a gift for me, and Hazrat Sahib came in with great joy that day and handed over the cloth, saying, 'It is known who brought this cloth?' Then he himself said, 'This cloth is brought by the son of that police officer who searched for our clothes during the incident of Leikram's murder.' Khaksar states that this is the same faith-inspiring scene that the world witnessed during the time of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) when the Arab chieftains spent their whole lives in enmity and opposition to the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), but Allah placed their children at the feet of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) against them and then made them witnesses in favor of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).1273 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Khaksar states that in the biography of the Promised One, Part Three, Narration Number 508, which is mentioned by Hafiz Noor Muhammad Sahib, regarding an Arab gentleman, Hafiz Sahib has stated that his marriage was from Malir Kotla. Regarding him, Khaksar has written that in the last days, an Arab was staying in Qadian named Abdul Mohi, and Hazrat Sahib arranged his marriage in the state of Patiala. And I have written that if the mention of this Arab gentleman is in this narration, then there is an error for Hafiz Noor Muhammad Sahib regarding Malir Kotla. So, respected Sheikh Yaqub Ali Sahib Irfani has conveyed about this narration through

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The writing states that they were not Abdul Mohi Arabs but were Muhammad Saeed Arabs who came here and also wrote an Arabic letter. And their marriage took place in Malir Kotla, and Abdul Mohi Sahib came to Qadian after a long time.1274 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Khaksar presents that I have received some precious lines from my dear relative Abdul Rahman Khan Niazi, resident of Peshawar, which were written by Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) to my loss, i.e., Khan Bahadur Maulvi Ghulam Hasan Khan Sahib of Peshawar. I recognize the handwriting of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) and these lines were written by his own hands. Among them, a line written by Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) regarding my marriage proposal, addressed to the aforementioned Maulvi Sahib, is as follows: "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Beloved brother Maulvi Ghulam Hasan Sahib, peace be upon you. I send blessings and peace upon His Noble Messenger. Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Before this, brother Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib had initiated a proposal among common friends for the relationship of Mahmood Ahmad. Before the arrival of your letter, a friend had written for his daughter, and Mahmood accepted this relationship. Until today, it was in my heart that Bashir Ahmad should initiate a proposal for his middle son, who is ten years old, and in every aspect, his health, temperament, and every matter show excellence, and the ages mentioned in your writing also match. Therefore, I write this letter to you, and I will also seek guidance in the coming days and it will be necessary that according to the ways of our family, you inform the girl of the necessities of knowledge and religion and that she should be so knowledgeable that the Holy Quran

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Read carefully. Be aware of the issues related to prayers, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage, and be able to write letters easily and read them, and inform about the girl's name and respond to this letter. Many blessings. And peace.

Khaaksaar Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Since both are young, the marriage will take place in three years. The date on this letter is April 24, 1902.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, told me that the birth of my children happened in such a way that they were born in a state of purity. Bashir was born in the lower room connected to the House of Wisdom in Qadian. Your brother Mahmood was born in the lower room below, which is connected to the round room. Shaukat was born in Ludhiana. You (meaning Khaaksaar Mirza Bashir Ahmad) were born in the connected round room below. Shareef was also born in the same room, and Mubarak was born in the lower room that is towards the west of the alley and towards the west of the well. Umme Nasir was also born in the blessed connected room, and Umme Hafiz was born in the upper room which is connected to the House of Wisdom.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, informed me that she heard that the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, and Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, may he rest in peace, were born in the room of the late Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, which is attached to our well courtyard in the lower floor towards the north.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, informed me that our elder sister was born in a state of purity and died in Ludhiana. Her grave is in the graveyard of Gor-e-Ghareeban in Ludhiana, next to the grave of an Ahmadi soldier (former husband of Wajeeha Ba Bu Ali Hasan Sahib Sanoori's son). Shaukat also died in Ludhiana, and her grave is in the cemetery of Haram Saraye Shahzadgan in Ludhiana.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Hazrat Amir-ul-Momineen, Khalifatul Masih II, narrated that once the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, stated that like the companions of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, we also have twelve companions, and His Holiness included the following companions in these twelve: (1) Hazrat Maulvi Noor-ud-Din, the First Caliph, may Allah be pleased with him, (2) Maulvi Muhammad Ahsan Sahib Amrohvi, (3) Mir Hameed Shah Sahib Sialkoti, (4) Maulvi Ghulam Hasan Khan Sahib Peshawari, (5) Dr. Mirza Yaqub Beg Sahib of Lahore, (6) Dr. Muhammad Ismail Sahib, (7) Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib of Lahore, (8) Seth Abdul Rahman Sahib of Madras, (9) Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib of Lahore, (10) Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib M.A., (11) Syed Amir Ali Shah Sahib Sialkoti, (12) Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib. Khaksar presents that when I inquired whether the name of Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib was included in this list, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II said that Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib had passed away at that time, and it was on his demise that the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, had mentioned that the death of Maulvi Sahib was a great loss, but Allah has given us many sincere individuals. Then he said, "Like the Messiah of Nazareth, we also have our companions," and he mentioned the names above. On this occasion, we took some more names and asked if they were not included among the companions. You attributed them saying that they are indeed very sincere individuals but are not part of this group. Khaksar states that the demise of Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib occurred at the end of 1905.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The biography of the Promised One.

Knowledge is a light.

The Promised One, the Moon of the Prophets, the son of Mirza Bashir Ahmad, M.A.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Amna Begum, the mother of Mahmood Ahmad, narrated through a written statement by Khalifa Salah-ud-Din Sahib that my parents pledged allegiance to me through a letter in 1901. Later, when I came to Qadian, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, himself conducted my marriage. After the marriage, there was a dispute over jewelry and other matters. The case reached Hazrat Khalifa I, may Allah be pleased with him, so the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, sent us to Qadian. I arrived in Qadian, and for two days, the meals were brought from the Langar Khana to the house. However, sometimes the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, would also send a leftover meal from his own place as a blessing. We were about to leave on the day we arrived, but the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said, "Stay here until the decision of your case is made." So, we stayed for two days. When the decision was made in our favor, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, returned me to your care and said with great affection, "Bibi, you were kept here because girls are very fond of jewelry, and your jewelry was taken away so that you would not leave until the decision was made, causing you distress. Now, by returning your jewelry, you are allowed to leave."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that when Bashir Awwal or most likely Bashir Sani (meaning Syedna Khalifa Sani) had their Aqiqah (naming ceremony), a meal was served to the guests in a circular room. On that day, my brother Sahib Mian Imam-ud-Din, who is the father of Maulvi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib Shams, was in Qadian and was not included in the invitation because our close relatives were in Qadian. So, when we came to Qadian, they used to eat and share meals from there, and they were very considerate towards us. Usually, on the day of the Aqiqah, we would eat there, and then the neighboring woman said, "You come here, but eat here," although she had no obligation on our meals.

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He spoke his mind, but no one responded, and they left for their village. When they came to Qadian again and presented themselves in the service of the Master, he expressed with great attention and affection, saying, "Look, you are our guests, so always eat at our place when you come to Qadian. Do not eat from anywhere else." We were both surprised and delighted. All praise is due to Allah for that.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Bibi Rani Mohiya, the beloved mother of Begum Musiyya, the wife of Hakim Muhammad Umar Sahib of Qadian, narrated through her mother, Khalifa Salah-ud-Din Sahib, that I pledged allegiance through a letter in 1901. Since my daughter, Begum Musiyya, was married to Hakim Muhammad Umar Sahib of Qadian, I also had the desire to come to Qadian in 1902 with my little daughter. When the Master used to take a walk towards the garden in the morning, I would often accompany him. I do not remember the details of growing old and getting late. However, I do remember that once in the morning when the Master was having breakfast, I also arrived, and my little daughter started crying. The Master realized and said, "She wants bread." You asked for bread, but she did not stop crying. Upon asking again, the Master said, "She is asking for the bread that we are eating," and then he gave the bread that he was eating. The little one took the small piece of bread and started eating. I remember this kind and gracious act of the Master. It is mentioned in the reality of revelation that Chaudhry Fath Muhammad Sahib Sial was sent to Ferozepur by writing to investigate and inquire about the conditions of Lakhoo. Therefore, Begum Musiyya, the wife of Hakim Muhammad Umar Sahib, and I went to the place of my son, Jismi Noor Muhammad, deceased, to investigate and inquire about the incident. My daughter, Begum Musiyya, remembers many incidents related to the time of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. My son, Noor Muhammad Beshiti, according to the record number 100 in the Bahishti Maqbara, has passed away.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Abdul Aziz's former wife, Sahibah, from Patwari Sikhawani, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian to me that once Mirza Mahmood Shafiq was ill, and I went to serve the Master. The Lady of the Faith also advised that he has only one son, so pray for him. The Master said, "InshaAllah, I will pray." Then he gave me medicine. The medicine was magnesium. He said, "Mix it and give it to him." So, I mixed and gave it, and then informed him. He immediately felt relief. I went to inform that the Master is now at ease. At that time, the practice was that whenever there was any trouble, they would immediately offer themselves in the service of the Master. The Master, peace be upon him, immediately arranged for the relief of the trouble.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Master Abdul Rahman Sahib (Mehr Singh), B.A., narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian to me that when I first came to Qadian with my father Khalifa Nooruddin Sahib, where now Sardar Al-Nisa resides, there used to be a place of Hazrat Sahib and a place where Mian Bashir Ahmad used to cook rotis. The rotis were cooked in the kitchen and the flour was kneaded at home. When the roti was cooked, it was put in pots and sent outside. The pots were made of tin and iron. The food was sent to the blessed mosque and the Master, peace be upon him, used to eat with all the guests.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Master Abdul Rahman Sahib (Mehr Singh), B.A., narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian to me that once some Seths came from somewhere, and a pilaf was being cooked for them. Similarly, there was a Kashmiri man for whom the Master, peace be upon him, used to cook simple rice. Aisha, the daughter of Shadi Khan Sahib, used to cook, and my mother used to cook the dry bread. She also used to cook the vegetables. She used to cook the fruits as well.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that when the Master, peace be upon him, initiated a donation drive, I came to Qadian, and at that time, he was sitting below the stairs of the blessed mosque, swinging. I presented some donations, and in the future

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For the fifth installment, I will continue to present monthly reports, Allah willing. The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, smilingly remarked, "This is a regular charity." I expressed that I understand it to be a continuous charity, and I affirm that I will always fulfill it. So, a thousand thanks to Allah that He has granted me the ability to consistently fulfill the charity and has also granted success in additional charity. "Allah accepts the charity and increases it in reward." (Quran, Surah Al-Tawbah, 9:104)

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Sahibah, the former wife of Abdul Aziz from Patwari Sikhawani, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "Once, there was a little girl with me named Saghiria. Seeing the nuts with Hazrat Ummul Momineen (Amaan Jan), the girl expressed her desire. The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said, 'Give her some quickly. Landlords' daughters are pleased with such things.' So, you gave the nuts to the girl."

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Sahibah, the wife of Munshi Nabi Bakhsh Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "When Munshi Sahib pledged allegiance, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, named him Abdul Aziz and said, 'A Prophet cannot forgive anyone.'

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Dr. Khalifa Rashiduddin Sahib's late and forgiven wife narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "Once in 1903, I attended the annual gathering in Qadian. It was evening. Dr. Sahib and my brother Iqbal Ali Sahib were with me. The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was lying on his cot at that time. He asked me, 'Did you face any trouble on the way?' I replied, 'No.' He asked, 'How many days of leave did you get?' I said, 'Ten days.' Then he said, 'The journey must have been cold. My dear wife Razia was a few months old. You have shown great courage by traveling with young children.' He used to talk to me that at that time, Mir Nasir Nawab Sahib (who was the head of the Langar Khana at that time) came and said, 'The guests have come in abundance; it seems the courtyard will overflow.' The blessed face of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, turned red, and he immediately got up from lying down and said.

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Mir Sahib! What did you say? Do you not know that a believer never faces adversity? Whatever comes, he brings it with him, and when he leaves, he leaves with blessings. How did you know that adversity would come? Do not speak like this. Mir Sahib, SubhanAllah SubhanAllah, while saying this, they left. 1289

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that on the days when Maulvi Karim Deen's cases were ongoing, three individuals came from Gurdaspur. They pledged allegiance and mentioned that they are residents of Bannaras. After a while, they said that it is time for us to leave, many people will pledge allegiance to the Promised One, peace be upon him. Initially, the Promised One remained silent. When they said for the third time that it is time for us to leave, many people will pledge allegiance, the Promised One, peace be upon him, smilingly said, "Ask for your well-being. How will people treat you?" (Among these three, one was elderly and respectable.) Allah knows best, then I did not see them again. What transpired with them, Allah knows best.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Sahibah, the former wife of Abdul Aziz from Patwari Sikhawani, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "Once I fell ill here in Qadian, and two animals were sacrificed for charity, and it was requested to send the meat to the Langar Khana. The Promised One said, 'This is the right of strangers. Distribute it among the strangers.' So, the meat was distributed among the strangers."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Fazl Begum Sahibah, the wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "When I first came to Qadian, I stayed at the residence of Khalifa Isihaq Sahib. On the third day, Hazrat Biwi Ji brought me to the presence of Hazrat Sahib. Hazrat Sahib asked, 'Who is this?' Hazrat Ummul Momineen said, 'She is the wife of Mirza Fateh Muhammad Sahib and the daughter-in-law of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib, and she came from the village.' You said, 'We know about Mirza Sahib through our correspondence.' Then I took the pledge the next day. The words you used, Hazrat Biwi Ji kept repeating."

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They were there, and I used to accompany them. At that time, below in the large hall, sat the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. He asked, "Has your brother's relationship been established?" I replied, "Yes, my brother was ill for a long time. My husband said to seek permission from you to leave as my brother is unwell." The Promised Messiah said, "There is no danger. Then we left after two months." In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that during a Friday sermon, Maulvi Abdul Karim recited the verse, "Those who disbelieved among the Children of Israel were cursed by the tongue of David and of Jesus, the son of Mary." (Quran, 5:78) After the Friday prayer, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said that during the sermon, he received revelation that a curse has also fallen on Wazirabad.* (O Allah, we seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance. Ameen) 1292

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said, "Write an article on the necessity of an Imam (leader) (the community was small at that time). Many friends who were educated wrote articles. I also wrote one. When the articles were collected, the Promised Messiah used to listen to them during the evening and night prayers. The day my article was read, I was not present. Maulvi Qutb-ud-Din, the doctor of Qadian, told me that the Promised Messiah was very pleased with my article and said, 'He is like a Jat (a strong and hardworking person), but the article is very well-written. I remember that at the time of writing the article, I was granted the ability to pray; otherwise, I had no scholarly excellence then, nor do I have it now. All praise is due to Allah." 1293

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Faqir Muhammad Sahib Barhi narrated through writing that once our agricultural work was affected due to very little rainfall, and the crops were ruined, and there were very few grains for consumption. At that time, Hazrat Sahib's chosen one, Hameed Ali Sahib, came to deal with the matter. All the people gathered and expressed concern that there were very few grains. If they were sold for the matter, what would be our condition? Hameed Ali Sahib noted down these words in the record, "This curse is still in Wazirabad." (Recorded in Tazkirah, page 268, Fourth Edition, printed in 2004)

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Upon reaching there, I served in the same manner to Hazrat Sahib. He said, "Alright! Deal with the matter next year. Show mercy at this time." Consequently, the next year, the harvest was so abundant that both matters were resolved. You used to show great mercy to strangers. 1294

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was sitting in front of the door of his old residence in the alley where Mirza Ghulam Qadir Sahib's late house is located. Present there were Sheikh Ghulam Musatafa and Sheikh Ghulam Muhammad (these were young men) from Batala. While conversing with them, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said that during the time of the Holy Prophet, the detailed explanation of the Quranic text was provided, and the general explanation of the sections will be in our time (meaning the time of the Promised Messiah). 1295

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that on the days when Maulvi Karim Deen's cases were ongoing, once they traveled from Gurdaspur to Qadian. We, three brothers, namely Mian Jamal-ud-Din, Mian Imam-ud-Din, and Khaksar Raqim, traveled either by running or with quick steps and reached Qadian. On that day, we had our meal in Masjid Mubarak, and out of compassion, the Promised One sent some items specifically for us through the hands of a servant. All praise is due to Allah for that. 1296

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Sahibah, the former wife of Abdul Aziz from Patwari Sikhawani, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "Once I was in my village and fell ill. I had a fever, and some symptoms of cholera also appeared. I wrote a detailed letter reporting my condition in the service of Hazrat Sahib. He replied in writing, 'I will, God willing, pray for you. Change the place. Consequently, the place was changed. May the Gracious Lord keep you safe in every way." 1297

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It is narrated by the servants of Allah, Qadian, through writing that once Dr. Sahib took leave from Agra and came to Qadian. In Agra, the meals were very exquisite and grandly prepared. The Promised One, peace be upon him, was very pleased with them. When Dr. Sahib used to come, he always brought exquisite meals for the Promised One. The Promised One had not eaten in the morning; it was during the afternoon when he arrived. You were very pleased with me and kept asking about the state of the journey. Amma Jan said, "Food is ready." You said, "I don't feel like it." Then Amma Jan said, "The ladies have brought exquisite meals for you from Agra." Initially, you were very pleased, then you said, "Bring it, I will eat." When it was brought, you said, "Oh, so many dishes." You ate and said, "Keep it for me, I will eat it later." I was so delighted that I couldn't speak. Then I told Dr. Sahib, and he was also very pleased. They kept reciting SubhanAllah SubhanAllah while looking towards the sky. 1298

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The respected lady Fatima Begum, the widow of Miyan Karim Bakhsh Sahib Bawarchi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, saying, "Once a woman who was a pilgrim came to the house of the Promised One. She arrived when all the household had already eaten. After a while, the Promised One came out of the room and asked if she had eaten or not. She replied, 'No.' The Promised One, peace be upon him, turned to the household and said, 'You did not feed her. She is like my own children.' The Promised One himself asked for food and fed her." 1299

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once in Masjid Mubarak, it was mentioned in the presence of the Promised One, peace be upon him, that the land around Masjid Al-Aqsa has been occupied, and people have taken possession of it. Upon this, the Promised One, peace be upon him, said, "The mosque will take back its land." 1300

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that Miyan Jan Muhammad Sahib (who was my uncle and a sincere person) had passed away when the list of 313 companions was being prepared by Hazrat Promised Messiah peace be upon him. At that time, Miyan Jan Muhammad Sahib had already passed away. Peace be upon him.

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Their name was mentioned in the list, expressing their sincerity. They mentioned that where Masjid Al-Aqsa has been built, there was a jail during the Sikh rule, and a government official ruled. When the British government was established, this land was auctioned. The Hindus intended to buy this land to build a temple on it. However, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Murtaza Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, had the thought that a mosque should be built here. Since there was a dispute between two communities, it was uncertain how far the negotiations would go. Therefore, it was suggested to him to decide the matter. Hazrat Mirza Sahib said, "As far as I am concerned, the final decision is that the last word is in my name. Regardless of how far the negotiations go." The Hindus paid a hundred rupees and stopped. The final word ended in the name of the late Hazrat Mirza Sahib.

Note: Only Allah knows with what zeal and fervor Hazrat Mirza Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, purchased this land and laid the foundation of the mosque because the acceptance of the mosque testifies that this work was done with pure intentions that the pure Prophet, the Messiah, the Promised One, offered prayers in it. Now your community is benefiting, etc. O Allah, bestow thousands of blessings and grace on the mosque. Amen. 1301

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Rajo Zaujah Fakir Muhammad Qadirabad narrated through writing by the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my mother-in-law, whom Hazrat Sahib used to call "Ho," took me to Hazrat Ali, peace be upon him, for the first time. Hazrat asked, "Is she your daughter-in-law or daughter?" Finally, he congratulated and prayed, saying, "Where did you get this relationship from?" Hazrat, peace be upon him, used to eat from our utensils with our hands. Hazrat's attire was very simple, and his lips were red and shiny. He wore a turban on his head. He wore a cloak over his shoulders or a coat. And he wore a religious pajama. The shoes were simple. He held a stick in his hand. 1302

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Mai Bhago and Mai Bhanu Sahibah Qadirabad narrated through writing by the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day, Hazrat Messiah, the Promised One, peace be upon him, was shaking his wings.

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Mai Bhanu discovered that praying five times a day would bring reward. The Promised One replied, "It will neither bring reward nor punishment. The five-time prayer should not be left. I have never made up for missed prayers. Once a discussion was held, and the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, received a revelation to prepare a place. There will be weddings among your chiefs. People made a lot of noise about it, but the incident happened exactly as revealed to us. Then a revelation came to the Promised One that there would be a boy in your house who would be very diligent in Islam. We went to our village mosque and inquired about who prayed and who did not. People said very few prayed. The Promised One then took out a paper from his pocket and said, 'Write their names.' At this, Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, said, 'Why are you writing names?' So, the Promised One put the paper back in his pocket without writing any names. Now, by the grace of Allah, everyone prays. 1303

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Rajo Zaujah Fakir Muhammad Qadirabad narrated in writing through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Hazrat Sahib always ate outside with the community and ate the same food that was cooked for everyone. He showed great love and good manners towards children. He always emphasized women's performance of prayers. 1304

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The respected lady, Dr. Khalifa Rashiduddin's mother, also used to stay in Qadian. When I came to Qadian, the Promised One would say to me, 'You are our guest. Stay at our place. I would feel shy and keep quiet, and I would be called by Dr. Sahib. The Promised One would say, 'She is on a ten-day leave; she wants to stay with her mother.' He would say, 'There is no problem; her mother will also stay here. Send a man to my mother immediately.' So, many times, it happened that my mother-in-law and my sister-in-law, Fatima Begum, who is the wife of Dr. Faiz Ali Sahib, stayed here. My brothers were working outside, so my mother would say, 'Daughter-in-law is alone at home; I cannot stay alone.' But the Promised One

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Dr. Sahib is our guest; ask them to come here as well. The food comes from the Langar Khana. There was a strong emphasis on providing excellent food for Dr. Sahib. Karim Bakhsh Bawarchi used to cook or arrange meals daily. When he asked what should be prepared for you today, you replied, "The food was not bad. Is there no trouble? No, there is no trouble." Yet, you were not satisfied. Sometimes, something was sent from home. Dr. Sahib arrived after taking a three-month leave. You never hesitated in hospitality and would say to your attendant, "See, Dr. Sahib is not used to eating plain food; send him something delicious." At meal times, you would call out and ask, "Has Safiya sent food for Dr. Sahib?" So, she would reply, "I am sending it." You would say, "Hurry, he must have already eaten." You took care of guests as a mother takes care of her children. 1305

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The respected lady, Qadirabad, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in my mother's house, there were four sons and five daughters born. Only I survived, and all the others passed away. But at the age of 15, I fell ill with smallpox. Doctors and healers had given up hope. In this despairing state, my father brought me to Qadian and presented me for the service of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, peace be upon him, and requested for prayers. Hazrat wrote a letter and gave it to my father, saying, "I pray, and you give this letter to Maulvi Sahib, Hazrat Khalifa I. They will treat this girl." After this, I recovered, got married, and as per Hazrat's instructions, children were born. 1306

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The wife of Molvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib Khariyan narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I came to Qadian at a time when Hazrat Nawab Mubarak Begum's Amin was taking place. I used to live in the lower part of Hazrat's house. There was a table placed between your rooms. You used to sway and write. There were medicines placed on the table. When passing by the table, you would sway and write. 1307

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The pen was dipped in ink. Two women were with me. There was also a man with us. He wrote a letter about our relationship with Hazrat Sahib and sent it to us, saying, "These women present in your service are the wives of Molvi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib from Gujrat district and the other is the wife of Muhammad-ud-Din Sahib. Hazrat read the names of both women. When the turn came for the third, Hazrat came out of the room and held the door frame with both hands and said, 'She is the wife of Molvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib. He repeated these words three times. Ummul Momineen Sahib was present in the room. The wife smiled. He said, 'People don't know where the wives are.' When the call to prayer was made, you said, 'Girls! The call to prayer has been made, pray. Because the wife did not pray. Hazrat said that sometimes women have to be reminded to pray, as some women do not pray." 1307

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day, at midnight, we reached Gurdaspur. Since Hazrat was very cautious, he said that maybe the court would ask for bail. Mian Fazl-ud-Din, the number clerk, was called at that time, and my brother Mian Imam-ud-Din Sahib took Fazl-ud-Din with him and reached Gurdaspur before the morning prayer. They arrived before the morning prayer and took Mian Fazl-ud-Din Sahib with them to Gurdaspur before the court opened. But that day, the court did not ask for bail. 1308

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that during the days when discussions with Abdullah A. Nazam, the Christian, began, it was the summer season. There was a need for water, but water had to be brought along. The Christians' well water was not taken because the Christian community disrespects the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Therefore, Hazrat did not like to drink their well water. 1309

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Once, I inquired about a question related to a usurious loan. He said it is not permissible. I mentioned that sometimes there is compulsion, for example, someone is a farmer and has nothing. Fulfilling official matters is necessary. A soldier is standing at the head. Bajur, a usurer, does not give any loans. What should be done in such a situation? He said, "Compulsion may arise, but seek forgiveness and do not take a usurious loan." 1310

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Faqir Muhammad Barhi narrated in writing through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my father used to tell me that once Mirza Sahib fell from a cot, and we went to inform you. When you regained consciousness, you said, "Look, it's time for prayer, isn't it?" 1311

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The respected lady, Fatima Begum, the wife of Mir Qasim Ali Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in 1905, Hazrat was in Delhi and took the pledge of allegiance there. He used to stay at our place. At that time, I pledged allegiance. All the family members of Abdul Rashid Sahib also pledged allegiance. You said, "Think carefully. All your relatives are Wahhabis." I said, "Hazrat, I have thought well." You said, "Tomorrow, on Friday, take the pledge of allegiance. Tonight, think about it." On Friday, you told Molvi Muhammad Ahsan Sahib to bring the wife of Mir Sahib to the gathering. Hazrat took my pledge of allegiance with great affection. My relative, Muhammad Ahmad, was also present. He also pledged allegiance. At the time of pledging allegiance, my heart was very happy. Later, Hazrat made a long prayer. 1312

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The respected lady, Fatima Begum, the wife of Mir Qasim Ali Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Hazrat Sahib was in Delhi in 1905, and there I also pledged allegiance. And prayers were offered. There was a heavy onslaught of enemies outside. I kept looking at your face repeatedly, seeing how intense it is outside, and Hazrat Sahib sat like a lion. You said, "Call Sheikh Yaqub Ali Sahib. Bring the carriage. Mir Sahib said, 'Hazrat! What is the need for the carriage?' You said, "Sheikh Sahib has to go. I said, 'Hazrat, there is such a crowd. How will you pass through them?' You said, 'Look

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I will go out among them. Mir Sahib had his own phaeton, and it arrived. We all filled the carriages with Hazrat Sahib's family and set off. First, we visited the grave of Mir Nasir Nawab Sahib's father and stayed there for a long time praying with closed eyes. After that, you visited the grave of Hazrat Nazam-ud-Din Wali. You carefully observed all the graves. Then the neighbors of the graveyard asked you, "What do you think of Hazrat Nazam-ud-Din Sahib?" You replied, "We consider him a great man." Then you gave some money to the neighbors of the graveyard, the amount of which I do not remember, and then you took the neighbors of the graveyard to Qutb Sahib. They respectfully escorted you out of the carriage and took you inside the graveyard because women are not allowed inside the Qutb Sahib's graveyard. They asked you for food. You said, "We eat hearty food; it's your kindness." You also gave something to the neighbors there, and then you returned home in the evening. Some neighbors accompanied you part of the way. 1313

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The wife of Babu Fakhr-ud-Din Sahib narrated in writing through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in 1902, when Babu Sahib got a three-month leave, we stayed in Qadian for a month and a half. I came to meet Hazrat Sahib in the morning and asked the nurse, "Where is Hazrat Sahib?" The nurse replied, "He is sleeping now." We stayed awake all night. There was a storm of rain at night. Hazrat said, "God knows no punishment should come." We stayed awake all night and kept praying. After the prayer, we went to sleep. So, I returned. Then at one o'clock, you were looking at the mail. You said to Ummul Momineen Sahib, "Look! We opened the mail here; the notes fell here. Now they are found, no one saw them." I used to go every day and come back with the fan swinging. I never spoke to Hazrat out of shame. 1314

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The committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, through a written statement, mentioned that my marriage was solemnized by the command of Hazrat. I left and arrived in Qadian with my mother. There was a cold room in Hazrat's house where we all used to stay. When I used to help Hazrat perform ablution, he would often say, "Jazakumullah." Hazrat wrote extensively. While sitting and writing, we would lean on Hazrat's shoulders. Hazrat often wrote while a table was placed, and there were ink pots on it. When he came from one side, he would dip the pen in ink. Then when he went to the other side, he would immerse the pen in ink, and when reading, he would read aloud and repeat whatever he wrote. 1315

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Ummul Momineen Sahib, the wife of Abdul Aziz Sahib, a former Patwari from Sikhawani, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when a major earthquake occurred in 1905, we were in the Sikhawani area where we resided. After the earthquake, I brought some ghee to Qadian. At that time, we were living in the garden with Hazrat's attendants. Hazrat asked, "Mian Abdul Aziz did not come?" I replied that no officer had come for him, so he could not come. 1316

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Fatima Begum, the wife of Mir Karim Bakhsh Bawarchi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when Mir Mubarak Ahmad passed away, his mother and I were crying together. Hazrat came out of the room in distress and said, "This is not a time to cry but to smile."

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After that, the writer, Am, continued to have discussions with the Aryas. 1318

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Mai Bhuli, also known as Mula Qadirabad, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day when the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) visited, he saw that the previously broken road had been reconstructed. He asked, "Who built this?" We replied, "It was done by your followers." You were very pleased and laughed. Once when you visited, I had freshly ground wheat flour. I distributed it to those who were with you. You also tasted it and were pleased. When you used to visit, we used to pray the Ishraq prayer in our small mosque. We would offer spinach and bread; you never disliked it or found it undesirable. 1319

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The wife of Munshi Nabi Bakhsh Sahib narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that "We started building a house in Qadian. When the walls and others were being constructed, Mir Anzam-ud-Din came and inspected. Upon this, you, with a bright countenance, said, 'If Allah wills, your house will be built elsewhere.' When Nawab Mubarak Begum was born, I was in Qadian. Ummul Momineen Sahib was in some discomfort, and you prayed. Allah granted healing. You expressed great joy at her birth." 1320

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The wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in 1903, when I and the late Dr. Sahib arrived from Rorkee, we had a four-day leave. You asked, "Was there no fasting during the journey?" We replied, "No." You gave us a rose-colored room to stay in. Dr. Sahib said, "We will fast." You said, "Very well! You are on a journey." Dr. Sahib said, "I feel like fasting for a few days; I want to keep a fast." You said, "Okay! We will serve you Kashmiri tea." We wondered how Kashmiri tea would be. When it was time for Sehri (pre-dawn meal), we finished Tahajjud and Nawafil prayers, and breakfast arrived. The Holy Messiah, the Promised One, blessed meal was served.

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Peace be upon him, Hazrat himself came to the rose-colored room (which was on the lower floor of the house). Molvi Abdul Karim Sahib used to reside on the upper third floor of the house. His esteemed wife, Karim Bibi Sahiba, whom they called Molviani, was Kashmiri and used to cook delicious parathas. Hazrat had these parathas cooked for us through them. The parathas would come warm from above, and Hazrat himself would bring them in front of us and say, "Enjoy them well." I used to feel embarrassed, and even Dr. Sahib felt shy, but the impact of Hazrat's kindness and grace was making us cry tears of joy. At that moment, the call to prayer was heard, and Hazrat said, "Keep eating; there is plenty of time." He quoted from the Noble Quran, "Eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the sunset." (Al-Baqarah: 188). People do not act upon it. You said, "There is still plenty of time. The muezzin has given the call to prayer early." "As long as we kept eating, Hazrat stood and swayed. Although Dr. Sahib suggested that Hazrat should sit, I will either take the parathas from the maid myself or have my wife bring them. But Hazrat refused and continued to show humility for our sake. In this meal, there was an excellent curry, milk, and other foods as well. 1321

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The wife of Khalifat-ul-Masih II, Hazrat Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him), narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that "The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) had a habit of going for a walk every morning. The age of Hazrat's daughter, Umme Hafsa Begum, was about seven years at that time. Myself and Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib's daughter, Amina, used to pick Umme Hafsa Begum up one by one and take her along. Since Hazrat used to walk very fast, we would lag behind. So Umme Hafsa Begum would say to us, 'Walk with my father.' Upon this, I said, 'I am tired; you ask Hazrat Sahib for prayers.' Hearing this, Umme Hafsa Begum said to Hazrat Sahib, 'Father, pray that they stay with us.' After that, Allah gave me and Amina so much strength that we picked up Umme Hafsa and went along with Hazrat Sahib, but we did not feel any fatigue."

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1322 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ummul Momineen Sahib, the wife of Molvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib Khariyan, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that there was an elderly woman, Ma'i Tabi, who used to reside in her room. One day, she defecated there. She expressed some dissatisfaction, saying that Ma'i Tabi makes us uncomfortable. She requested to arrange a separate place for us. Jalal-ud-Din presented that request in front of Hazrat. When Hazrat read the request, his blessed face turned red, and he said to Ma'i Tabi, "You trouble the guests. Arrange a separate place for us. Your actions cause me so much discomfort that if all my children were to die, I would not feel as much discomfort as I do from troubling the guests. Ma'i Tabi sought forgiveness from us and Hazrat. After that, Ma'i Tabi and we lived very well.

1323 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Faiz Begum Sahib, the wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once during an annual gathering, there was a need for four mattresses. We took the four mattresses of all the household members to the gathering. When you found out, you called late Miyan Najm-ud-Din Sahib and said, "Why did Faiz Begum take the four mattresses? Isn't she a guest? Take the four mattresses she brought and place them where they were taken from." They took them back, feeling embarrassed.

1324 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Miyan Faqir Muhammad Sahib narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when a major earthquake occurred, Hazrat went to the garden. I used to work for Nawab Sahib. When the call to prayer was heard, we all went for prayers. Hazrat also came. While conversing, someone asked, "Hazrat! Sharmi is your friend, and he has not become a Muslim?" Hazrat replied, "He may not be a Muslim, but he will become a believer." Molvi Abdul Karim Sahib asked, "Hazrat, what does it mean to become a believer?" You said, "You will believe in everything I say."

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1325 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ummul Momineen Sahib, the wife of Master Abdul Aziz Sahib, formerly of Patwari Sekhwan, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once Hazrat's wife used to inquire from me, "Your village is so close, why do you stay in Sekhwan?" Hazrat replied, "Let me inform you that since Miyan Abdul Aziz is employed in Sekhwan and it is necessary for the Patwari's family to reside in the jurisdiction, they have to stay in Sekhwan."

1326 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The wife of Master Abdul Rahman Sahib (Mehr Singh), B.A., narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once I saw in a dream that my son was born, and Fatima, the wife of Molvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, asked, "What name have you given to the boy?" A voice came from the right side saying, "Nazeer Ahmad." When my son was born, I asked Hazrat for prayers. You said, "InshaAllah, another Nazeer has come into the world."

1327 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The wife of Master Abdul Rahman Sahib (Mehr Singh), B.A., narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Hazrat Sahib used to often pace around the house. When he would get tired and lie down, we would start pressing him. He would often feel weak. At that time, Hazrat would raise his hands for prayers, and as many women were present, he would pray for all of them. Hazrat was very polite and would converse with great love. Whoever expressed their discomfort to Hazrat, he would show great compassion and pray for them.

1328 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The wife of Babu Fakhr-ud-Din Sahib narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day my father received a letter, and my two younger sisters were engaged.

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My mother had married into my brother's house. When she grew up, my paternal aunt complained that the girls' marriage had taken place with my sons. My father had written all the details in a letter and requested prayers. I took the letter to Hazrat's room. Hazrat had taken all the children for a walk in the garden. I remained seated. When Hazrat returned, they left the room where they used to sit. I requested from behind the door, "Hazrat! This letter has come from my sister-in-law, and all the details have been mentioned." Hazrat took the letter, read it, and heard all the details that a false case had been filed. They said, "Alright, we will pray." Ten days later, another letter came stating that since the case had been filed falsely, it had been withdrawn, and an apology was requested as it was our mistake. Hazrat was very pleased to hear this and repeatedly said, "Alhamdulillah." After that, we took leave and departed. 1329

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Safiyya Begum Sahiba Shahjahanpuri, the wife of Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Sahib, a new Muslim preacher, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Hazrat had entrusted some medicines to a girl to give to me after meals. Since you also used henna, there was also a need for hot water. Both of these tasks were assigned to this girl. She often forgot, so you had assigned these tasks to me. I completed them well. Once when I fell ill, Hazrat came and said, "Safiyya, how are you?" Since Hazrat had already eaten, I said, "Now I am fine, but Hazrat, please take your medicine." Hazrat said, "Safiyya remembers things very well." 66

1330 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mai Bhagoo and Mai Bhanu Sahiba Qadirabad, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that a nobleman used to say that Hazrat Sahib used to be very attentive towards studying in childhood and would distribute the food that came from home among strangers, sometimes bringing food from home to distribute. The family members would know that you had taken all the food. Upon this, your father would say not to say anything to them. 1331

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It is narrated that once Hazrat Masih-e-Ma'ood (peace be upon him) shook my hand. At that time, he was sitting in the Beit-ul-Fikr. I entered and sat near the door. I expressed that our hearts do not desire to go because we have migrated here. Hazrat said that it makes no difference; Allah will bring you back. InshaAllah. Fi Amanillah. 1332 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

It is stated by Aina Begum Sahiba, the wife of Mirza Muhammad Ali Sahib, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, that I went several times to pledge allegiance. We were four women. When Hazrat Sahib returned from the evening, he said, "You sit here as criminals sit in a court. We have all pledged allegiance. I had enrolled my son in school. The teacher beat him. I went and complained to Hazrat. You said, "He will not be beaten anymore. You need not worry." The orphan boy is in school. The school authorities have waived the fees. You specifically allocated one rupee per month from your pocket. I mentioned that Hazrat does not go to boarding school and cries. You said, "There is no harm; stay at home." 1333 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Khurshid Begum Sahiba, the wife of Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my paternal aunt (Hazrat Masleh-e-Ma'ood's wife) informed us that once Hazrat Sahib stayed in a room for forty days. The family would send food, sometimes you ate, sometimes you did not. When you came out after forty days, you said, "All the blessings of the world, I will bestow upon you. People from far and wide will come to you." So, we were patient. Now see, all those things have come true. 1334 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

It is stated by the wife of Molvi Hakim Qutb-ud-Din Sahib Qadian through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once you said, "Bring me the bottle of sweat." I brought it. You used to sweat a lot. You had a piece of cloth tied around your keys, which was often wet due to sweat.

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He used to often stay away. My daughters did not survive. When this youngest daughter, named Aisha, was born, I went to serve her in the presence of Hazrat. Ummul Momineen said, "Hazrat, her daughters do not survive. They die. Pray that she remains alive and also give her a name." Hazrat (peace be upon him) took the girl in his lap, prayed, and said, "Her name is Jiyoni." Since Jiyoni was also the name of a maid, I said, "Hazrat, Jiyoni is also the name of a maid." Hazrat said, "Jiyoni means to live. Her real name is Aisha. Now, by the grace of Allah, this youngest daughter of mine is alive and has children." 1335

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the wife of Master Qutb-ud-Din Sahib, from the town of Goliki, Gujarat, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my whole family was Ahmadi except for me. One day, my maid said, "The Promised Messiah has come. Believe in him." I replied, "My Promised Messiah will descend from the heavens. I will believe in him when he comes, I do not believe now." In those days, I also left offering prayers just because if I prayed in the Ahmadiyya household, my prayer would be wasted. After that, I saw in a dream a very long and wide road with many people standing on the sides, and I was at the front. A person of medium height, fair complexion, and a beautiful middle-aged appearance was giving a call, "The group of Ahmadis is coming. Close the gates of Hell. " This call was repeated twice by that person. Another person, tall and dark-skinned with a red cap on his head, lifted big locks in his hands and closed the doors. Ahead was a door, I passed through it. Inside, I saw extremely beautiful green trees and very lush green grass. After that, my eyes opened. I woke up and started offering prayers. My maid asked me why I prayed today? I said, "Today, I have accepted faith in the Promised Messiah." 1336

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The late narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my father, Molvi Abdul Ghani Sahib, was a non-Muslim. I was three years old when my father passed away. I had six brothers, and I was the only sister. We were orphaned. My two elder brothers, Dr. Iqbal Ali Ghani and Manzoor Ali Sahib, were older than me. We lived in Amritsar. When my two elder brothers, Dr. Ali Azfar Sahib and Faiz Ali Sabir, grew up, they went to East Africa and became Ahmadis there. I was around twelve years old when Brother Faiz Ali Sabir Sahib got the opportunity to come to Amritsar. It so happened that he and Dr. Rahmat Ali Sahib, the late, were employed in Uganda Railway to look after the sick and disabled workers. After a week, their plane was to return to Bombay from Mombasa. Considering this opportunity as a blessing, both of them decided to go to Hazrat Masih-e-Ma'ood for the initiation of the Bai'at. They reached Amritsar at midnight, did the Bai'at in the morning, and then returned to Bombay. 1337 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the respected wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my honorable mother, late, buried in the heavenly graveyard number 130, was very pious and devout. When it became known that her sons had become Ahmadis, she was happy because they had become righteous and started offering prayers and fasting. But our neighbors and relatives used to scare her that your son has become a heretic. They would level various accusations against Mirza Sahib and scare her. She used to dream and pray, "O Gracious Allah! Keep my sons on the right path." At that time, some influence or turmoil of Ahmadiyyat had entered my heart, which I could not express. The relatives were against it. By their instigation, even my mother seemed to be against it. It so happened that Brother Faiz Ali Sabir fell ill and had to leave his job due to illness. He returned home. There was no caretaker at home, so my other brothers also sent him. In those days, my other two brothers...

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Mazhar Ali Talib and Munzar Ali Wasal were also in Africa. When Brother Faiz Ali Sabir returned, he used to come and go to Qadian, and he would narrate the conditions of the house to me, which would comfort me, but my late maternal grandmother was greatly frightened by the opponents. 1338 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the respected wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in our house, there were strict customs and restrictions on unmarried girls. They were kept under strict supervision. The use of good clothes, henna, cosmetics, and flowers was considered inappropriate for them. Once, Brother brought a piece of cloth for the younger brothers. I had a thought in my heart that I could also become a leader like them. It was a childhood matter. Allah also raises children to such heights. I thought that if Hazrat Sahib is true, then after the coat incident, I should get a suitable coat for my leadership. When the coat was bought, I was amazed. I wanted to have two pockets made. When I wore it, I thought the pockets should not be empty. Then the thought came that if Hazrat Sahib has children, I should get at least one rupee from somewhere. Allah Almighty fulfilled this too. My brother himself gave me one rupee. 1339 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Ummul Momineen asked me to make three to four pickles, and they turned out very well. 1340 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the respected wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once when we were in Agra, Dr. Sahib, may his soul rest in peace, woke up in the morning feeling very anxious. He went to the hospital for his duty. When he returned at two o'clock, he was still troubled. He asked if any letter had come from Hazrat in Qadian. I said no. He said, "The sacred person's letter has not arrived for many days. May Allah grant well-being. I have brought food, but you seem reluctant to eat." While he was still hesitant, news came from Qadian about Hazrat. It was mentioned in the letter that Ummul Momineen's health was not good. You should take leave for a week and come. He was very worried and anxious. When he was about to leave, the call from Qadian came. It said, "Close the gates of Hell, the group of Ahmadis is coming." He took leave for ten days and went to Qadian. During those days, the daughter of Ummul Momineen, Salma, was born. Therefore, Ummul Momineen's health was not well. When Dr. Sahib returned, Ummul Momineen herself had made a sweet dish called Halwa. He gave it to you for breakfast, brought it along, and gave it to me as a blessing. 1341 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Rahman Sahiba, the respected wife of Munshi Qudratullah Sahib, from the state of Patiala, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that six months after my marriage, my husband brought me to Qadian and wrote a letter asking me to take it to Hazrat Sahib. I took the letter. Hazrat read the letter and addressing me said, "Are your husband a doctor?" I said no, Your Holiness! You said, "What a wise man he is." I did not respond, Your Holiness. You said, "Then how do they say you will not have children? You will have so many children that you won't be able to manage." About nine or ten months later, I gave birth to a boy...

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I am the mother of sixteen children, eight of whom are alive by the grace of Allah. All praise is due to Allah for that. 1342 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected wife of Dr. Chaudhry Shah Nawaz Sahib, Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh Sahib of Chonde Wale, a relative, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I took the Bai'at on May 4, 1901. I was overwhelmed with joy. I stayed for eight days. I had a son in my lap. Ummul Momineen asked, "What is his name?" I replied, "Mubarak Ahmad." She said, "We have named him after our blessed one." She smiled and said, "May he live long." I had a keen interest in offering prayers and fasting since childhood. When I took the Bai'at and left, I started receiving blessings. I used to write letters to my husband, the late, and when one letter was written, it was sent for your service. You asked, "How are his desires? Are they divine or satanic?" I replied, "They are all divine." 1343 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Bakhsh Sahib, the late resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I took the Bai'at of Hazrat Masih-e-Ma'ood, peace be upon him, in 1903. When I first came to Qadian with my late husband, I was sitting in the courtyard. It was a Friday, and you had applied henna and entered the room. You said to me, "Are you Rahim Bakhsh's wife? I had a little girl with me. You asked, "Is this your daughter?" I replied, "No, she is the only girl." You said, "Okay, bring her inside." 1344 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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The father said to give our son to them. But he said, "I have only one son, how can I give him to you? He will be present on the eighth day. Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib had five brothers. Both of them were Hafiz. They were kept in my service to listen to the Quran. 1345 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the respected wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when the Financial Commissioner Sahib visited Qadian, Hazrat instructed the esteemed members of the community to request Dr. Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, to present himself. He arrived with a three-day leave. I was in Qadian at that time. Dr. Sahib expressed his concern to Hazrat Masih-e-Ma'ood, peace be upon him, that being away from Hazrat's service feels like a calamity to him, he does not feel inclined to leave the service. Hazrat said, "There is no need to leave the service abruptly. Come after a year. You will stay together. Life has no credit." So, taking permission from Hazrat, he obtained a one-year leave and came to Qadian. 1346 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Fazl Begum Sahiba, the respected wife of Mirza Mahmood Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once we had kept melons. I asked, "What is this?" Sardar Sultan Sahiba, the respected wife of Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib, said, "It's not visible. What is it?" Hazrat Sahib said softly, "If you are Pathani, it is a melon. Present it with love." 1347 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Faqeer Muhammad Sahib Barhvi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that we were in great distress due to the shortage of water. All the men of the village gathered and suggested that we should offer to serve Hazrat Sahib by digging a well. Hazrat Sahib, along with many others, was going for a walk on the path in front of the cottages. When they returned near our village, people mentioned that Hazrat is troubled by the lack of water. You said, "Insha'Allah, there will be plenty of water. At that time, there was water all around the village."

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The esteemed wife of Bawafakhr-ud-Din Sahib, Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once I was in my homeland with my son, Al-Haqq, who was two years old at the time. Two boils of plague appeared. The disease was widespread those days. We were very anxious and wrote a letter to present it before Hazrat for prayers. The boy recovered well, so after a month, I brought him to Qadian and presented him before Hazrat, saying, "This is the same child who had the plague." Hazrat was lying down at that time. As soon as he heard, he sat up and asked, "Did boils appear on this little boy?" By the grace of Allah, that boy is now healthy and strong. 1349 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Safiyya Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Sahib, a Muslim preacher and Mujahid, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once Hazrat, peace be upon him, said, "Safiyya! Put the hot water pot in the bathroom." I poured some hot water quickly. When Hazrat came out, he said, "Turn your hand over and start pouring water," and we both laughed. Then he said, "Does the water feel hot to you?" I said, "Yes, it does." He said, "You should not keep the water so hot."

Barakat Bibi Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Bakhsh Sahib, the late resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day you were lying down, and I was massaging your feet. You had given me various fruits like litchis, bananas, figs, and melons. You gave me a lot of them, and I kept them very carefully as they were blessed fruits. I was planning to take them home to distribute them as blessings. When I was about to leave, Hazrat asked Amman Jan to give Barakat a bottle of extract. It is a medicine for the uterus. I don't remember who handed it to me. Hazrat put ten drops and instructed to take ten drops every morning. I went home and continued to take it. 1350 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Barakat Bibi Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Bakhsh Sahib, the late resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day you were lying down, and I was massaging your feet. You had given me various fruits like litchis, bananas, figs, and melons. You gave me a lot of them, and I kept them very carefully as they were blessed fruits. I was planning to take them home to distribute them as blessings. When I was about to leave, Hazrat asked Amman Jan to give Barakat a bottle of extract. It is a medicine for the uterus. I don't remember who handed it to me. Hazrat put ten drops and instructed to take ten drops every morning. I went home and continued to take it. 1351 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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The resident of Talwandi, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, narrated that when I came to Qadian for the third time, I had a book of the stories of Rabia Bibi with me, which I used to read with great enthusiasm. You said, "Barakat Bibi, read this book regularly." After taking the medicine, I became pregnant, of which I was unaware. I saw in a dream that I and two other women were sitting when I experienced menstruation. I was alarmed and saw an interpretation book. It was written in it, "A woman who sees herself menstruating commits a sin." I used to offer voluntary prayers, seek forgiveness, and pray to Allah. "O Allah! What sin have I committed or will commit? Save me by Your grace." I came to Qadian and presented this dream before you. At that time, I was hesitant to present it in your service because you are sent by Allah. If I don't present it to you, then to whom should I express it? Then I narrated that dream in your service. You said, "Bring the book that is in front." I brought it. You opened the book and said, "Read this aloud." I read it. You then said, "If a woman sees such a dream, if she is pregnant, she will give birth to a boy, and if she is not pregnant, she will become pregnant." I expressed that I am pregnant through the medicine and prayers of Hazrat. You said, "By the grace of Allah, a boy will be born, Insha'Allah." 1352 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed wife of Mian Karim Bakhsh Sahib Bawarchi, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, narrated that a person who used to arrange for the feeding of buffaloes and other animals would also steal things and take them home. Mian Karim Bakhsh Sahib advised him not to do such things, but he did not listen. I went and told Hazrat, peace be upon him, about this behavior. Mian Karim Bakhsh Sahib said to him, "Don't do such things," but he persisted. I went and informed Hazrat about this. Mian Karim Bakhsh Sahib said to him, "We do not want such a person." 1353 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, narrated that once we went for a walk in the garden with Hazrat, peace be upon him.

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The garden belonged to Hazrat, which was beyond the ditch. It only had mango, guava, and mulberry trees. There were no flower beds, decorations, or the like. It was a completely solitary garden, so Hazrat served everyone mangoes. Once Hazrat served ripe guavas. Hazrat's wives used to be present; sometimes those with sieves would reach there. 1354 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mughlani Noor Jan Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Noor Muhammad Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Dr. Noor Jan is wearing a dress with such designs. Why do you call it your sleepwear? You said, "Ask her brother." Then you asked her. You said, "Just because of a dress, should we leave our sister? She herself likes simplicity. Previously, such dresses used to be there." 1355 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my brother, Faiz Ali Sahib Sabir, had the intention to educate his younger brothers Iqbal Ali Ghani and Manzoor Ali in Qadian. Regarding this, he convinced our respected late mother, and when these two younger brothers went to Qadian, some thought that the mother would be saddened by their separation, and some repeatedly told Brother Sahib that they also want to stay in Qadian and read the Holy Quran. Let's go and see the situation there. The late mother agreed to this promise that she would go for only a few days and stay in a separate place and not be forced against her will to go to Hazrat's house, etc. So Brother Sahib rented a place in the neighborhood of Sheikh Yaqub Ali Turabi's place, which was at the corner of the street with the house of Tarab. I and Grandma (Amman Jan) came along. I had never seen a train before. Grandma had a lot of trouble due to the path and the rough road. She got dizzy and even vomited. When we reached that place, she lay down on the prayer mat, and I, after finishing the prayer, started cooking.

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Brother Sahib went to offer prayers. Bubu Ji also prayed in that anxiety. She did not even check the direction of the Qibla. After the prayer, they were lying down in the same state of anxiety when Brother Sahib arrived. Bubu Ji's mother suddenly woke up and said, "I just saw an elderly white-bearded person. He had a staff in his hand. He said three times, 'O Prophet Jesus.'" Upon this, Brother Sahib said, "Bubu Ji, you have already received the glad tidings. Now you should not delve deeper into the pledge." 1356 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when we had spent a few days at Mera Do Malani's place, the neighbors' women started coming and going to the house, and it became known that Bubu Ji was feeling scared. Even though she was among the opposers, she was told that Mirza Sahib has nothing to fear. She has known him since childhood; he is very virtuous, pure, prayerful, and cautious. The opponents had scared Bubu Ji to the extent that if she goes, she should not take her daughter with her. Mirza is a magician; he controls his disciples in such a way that they even sacrifice their honors for him. But when Bubu Ji's fear lessened by meeting the neighbors and staying in Qadian for two to three weeks, she gathered the courage to go to Hazrat's house. One day, taking a few neighbors with her, she went to Hazrat's blessed house. Seeing Hazrat, she recognized that he is the same elder whom she had seen on the first day of revelation." 1357 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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One should not veil oneself. However, they said, "I feel ashamed, and the tradition of veiling is more prevalent in our house." When it was known that they were the mother of Dr. Faiz Ali, you said, "Where have you been and since when have you arrived?" The mother replied, "Fifteen days have passed. We reside at the place of Murad and Malani." You asked, "What is the arrangement for food?" Bubu Ji replied, "We cook for ourselves." You expressed regret that being our guests, you should cook for yourselves. Do you not know that whoever comes as a guest in Qadian becomes our guest? Did Dr. Faiz Ali not inform you?" Bubu Ji said, "We are five people. It was not appropriate to trouble Hazrat. You said, "It is our command that our guests should eat from our house. Where is Dadi?" Dadi replied, "I am standing here." You said, "Take her inside. Go with her, see the house, and make sure the food reaches on time, and ask if there is any trouble. I inquired about me, is this Faiz Ali's daughter?" Bubu Ji replied, "She is my daughter. Faiz Ali has not even married yet." I asked, "What is her age?" Bubu Ji replied, "Fourteen years." At that time, Dadi and Fajo came to leave us. The train was coming from the Langar. The Langar was still in the house. It was the days of the annual gathering. The guests' food, Zarda, Pulao, etc., were also being cooked at home. Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah used to distribute the food herself. After a few days, Bubu Ji and I pledged allegiance. The allegiance was taken in the small room upstairs with the high lentil. A cot was laid with a mat on it, and wooden boxes were placed on both sides, one with a wax candle burning and Hazrat, peace be upon him, was writing something. The place was narrow. We both sat at the door. Hazrat, peace be upon him, took the allegiance and prayed. 1358 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when we returned after pledging allegiance and went back to Amritsar, I was fifteen years old at that time. A year later, my elder brother Ali Azhar Sahib, the late, wrote in the service of Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, from Africa, "The relationship of my sister is at the discretion of Hazrat."

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He is the Promised One, where he wishes, establish the relationship." And on the same concept, a letter was also written to Brother Faiz Ali Sabir. Then Hazrat, peace be upon him, wrote to Brother Sahib, "Your elder brother has already arranged the marriage proposal for us, we like Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib. Look at them and if you wish, arrange the marriage of your companion with them. But it would be better to first show your companion to them." 1359 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Dr. Khalifa Sahib, the late, used to say that Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, had given me a letter regarding the marriage proposal of Dr. Faiz Ali Sahib. You took the letter and went to Amritsar. In Amritsar, you met Hazrat Nana Jan Mir Nasir Nawab Sahib. You asked, "How did you come?" Dr. Sahib told, so Hazrat Nana Jan said, "Give me the letter, you have made a big mistake. Does anyone bring their own marriage proposal?" We will bring the proposal ourselves. Upon this, Dr. Sahib, the late, took the letter, turned back, and went to Hazrat Mir Sahib. 1360 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Dr. Faiz Ali Sahib, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, narrated that the marriage proposal of my companion was given to Khalifa Sahib by Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him. Since I did not know them before, even then, they did not come to me out of embarrassment and had gone to Lahore themselves. The next day, taking the marriage proposal, I went to Dr. Rahmat Ali Sahib's house in Chah Mir (Lahore). Dr. Sahib must have been very pleased to see the letter. He said, "The command of Hazrat is on the head. Then I went to Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib's house in Lahore. I said to them, "If you want to see, go and see. But how will you find out the character, which is very important, by just looking at it (I said something like this)? But perhaps they also feel embarrassed to go and see for themselves." Allah knows best.

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I have seen those who study in Qadian and I am pleased in every way. At that time, the suggestion was made that most likely tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, they should arrive in Qadian and the marriage should take place. Therefore, I and Dr. Sahib arrived in Qadian on time. When the marriage contract was being read, I remarked on what the dowry had been fixed. The one who had arranged this marriage would also be aware of the dowry. Hazrat Aqdas, may my parents be sacrificed for him, fixed the dowry at 200 rupees. This marriage was very blessed by the grace of Allah. Allah knows best. Perhaps it was the result of my good intention that due to my sister's mere goodness, I wanted Dr. Rahmat Ali Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, to be engaged, who was to become a martyr in a fight two years later. Allah, the Most Generous, gave me another good soul and such a pious person who was indeed a blessing in every way.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that after the demise of Prince Mubarak Ahmad, peace be upon him, Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, was sitting on a charpoy or lying down where Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah used to be present. Hazrat used to talk and laugh in such a way as if no incident of sorrow and grief had ever occurred. Women used to come for condolences, seeing Hazrat in that state, they would be pleased, not daring to cry and would be amazed. 1362 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Barakat Bibi Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Baksh Sahib, the late, resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once I started to make ablution for Hazrat, it was the time of afternoon or midday. My daughter said to me, "Mother! Is this the Imam Mahdi?" I said, "Yes, indeed." 1363 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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It was asked, "What does Dadi say?" I replied, "She inquires if you are the Promised Messiah?" You smiled and said, "Yes, I am the Promised Messiah."

Barakat Bibi Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Baksh Sahib, the late, resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that after the demise of Prince Mubarak Ahmad, peace be upon him, Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, was sitting or lying down where Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah used to be present. Hazrat used to talk and laugh in such a way as if no incident of sorrow and grief had ever occurred. Women used to come for condolences, seeing Hazrat in that state, they would be pleased, not daring to cry and would be amazed. 1363 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Barakat Bibi Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Baksh Sahib, the late, resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once I started to make ablution for Hazrat, it was the time of afternoon or midday. My daughter said to me, "Mother! Is this the Imam Mahdi?" I said, "Yes, indeed." 1363 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

May Allah bless you for your attention to detail. Hazrat Khalifa I's wife said to me, "You are very fortunate. Hazrat is very concerned about your well-being." 1363 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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May Tabi's widow (Barakat) was entrusted to me by Hazrat, and I handed her the key to the storeroom and assigned her the responsibility to take out the necessary items. 1365 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once when my late and forgiven husband, Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, had pain in his knees and took a six-month leave and came to Qadian. He was in pain, but his utmost desire was to be close to Hazrat. When we arrived, my mother used to reside in the Pearl House in Qadian. Dr. Sahib sought permission from Hazrat to stay with us. At that time, dear Reziya Begum was three years old, and the late Syeda Rashida had turned one year and two months. Their mother wanted them to stay with her. Hazrat granted us permission and said, "No, stay with me; your happiness will also come to you." So, at that moment, I was sent to call them. 1366 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when Dr. Sahib had pain in his knees and came after a six-month leave, Hazrat gave us a round room to stay. The next morning, when Hazrat was going for a walk as usual, he addressed Dr. Sahib and said, "This place is for you, and it is yours." When Dr. Sahib returned from the walk, he was so happy that I cannot describe it. You were dancing with joy, and seeking the pleasure of Hazrat Aqdas, you were praising and glorifying. When the leave was about to end and the birth of Salahuddin was near, Hazrat, peace be upon him, said, "How many days are left in your leave?" Dr. Sahib replied, "Only nine days." Then he asked, "How many days are left for the birth of your child according to your medical knowledge?" Dr. Sahib said, "Nine days are known." Hazrat said, "Good! We will also see your estimate and pray that...

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In your presence, a son may be born." 1367 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late and forgiven, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that a day or two before the birth of Salahuddin, my mother cooked samosas, and after placing some in a plate and covering them with a napkin, she took them to serve Hazrat. Hazrat asked, "What have you brought?" She replied, "They are samosas." Hazrat said, "I had thought that when a son is born, sweets are brought." The name "Salahuddin" was chosen, and it was also said, "Dr. Sahib, your calculation was correct." 1368 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late and forgiven, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that at the time of Salahuddin's aqiqah, Dr. Sahib arranged for two goats to be sacrificed. I suggested getting some sweets as well. I insisted that if a son is born, sweets should be distributed. Dr. Sahib said, "Aqiqah is a Sunnah. Distributing sweets is an innovation, isn't it? Let's ask Hazrat." Upon this, Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, said, "It is permissible to distribute sweets on joyous occasions. Initially, two goats were sacrificed, and then another one was also sacrificed. The next day, some meat was also bought from the market so that the distribution could be completed. At that time, the sweets cost four silver rupees, which were collected by asking for eighty rupees from all the houses, offices, guesthouses, etc. Now it is known that even if there is a sweet worth one hundred rupees, it will not be enough. Salahuddin's aqiqah was on the ninth day when the order came for Dr. Sahib to report for duty in Ferozepur. He did not want to be separated from the feet of Hazrat, but it was necessary. Hazrat, peace be upon him, said, "Go." 1369 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Barakat Bibi Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Hakim Maulvi Rahim Baksh Sahib, the late, resident of Talwandi, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that "I came to Qadian again in 1903 and..."

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It was the month of August. Bunches of grapes had arrived from Peshawar. You instructed Umme Rahman Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib's wife, "Open the parcel. Some grapes were spoiled. You were also sitting nearby. Umme Rahman kept giving to everyone, and when it was my turn, you said, "I will give it to Barakat myself." Then you put them in a sugar bowl and handed them to me. I took those grapes to Talwandi in the evening. 1370 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khairuddin Sahib Sikhwani narrated through writing that Hazrat was concerned that the practice of speaking Arabic in the community should prevail. Therefore, initially, we used to write Arabic phrases that were memorized to some extent and were also taught to our young children. My son (Maulvi Qamaruddin Fazil) was four or five years old at that time when I used to say to him, "Bring the jug immediately." (Qamaruddin's birth is in 1900 by the grace of Khuddam.) But after some time, this movement continued, and later, the movement reached the Exhibition of Progress. 1371 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khairuddin Sahib Sikhwani narrated through writing that once someone asked, "Prayers are recited, but there is no pleasure, and the heart does not desire prayers joyfully." Hazrat said, "Whether you desire it or not, keep reciting prayers. You do not see that a sick person does not desire food, but it is fed to him, and he swallows it. Similarly, whether you desire prayers or not, keep reciting prayers." A similar question arose in front of Hazrat that the heart is not present in prayers. He said, "When the call to prayer is made, go to the mosque; that is where the heart is. It is the servant's job to make an effort. The rest is Allah's work." 1372 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mughalani Noor Jan Sahibah, the reason for Mirza Ghulamullah Sahib's death, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that people began to mourn at the death of Mirza Ghulam Qadir Sahib. Hazrat sent a message to them to stop mourning, but no one listened. Then Hazrat himself came and forbade everyone. Even then, they did not agree. Then you said, "Alright, remember this time on the Day of Judgment."

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In your presence, a son may be born." 1373 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mai Rukhi Kake Zai Khadima. Faizullah Chak's mother, Nazir, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Mai Tabi, my aunt, had only one son who passed away. She went insane with grief and spent the whole day at her son's grave. People suggested sending her to Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him. They brought her here. She used to sit downstairs. Jugs were kept downstairs, and she used to put her pot in them. The Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "Let these jugs stay for her and keep them for the needs of the house." When she started crying, the Holy Prophet asked her, "Why are you crying?" She said, "I remember my son." So, the Holy Prophet said, "I am also your son. Finally, she said to the Holy Prophet, "Shall I cook my bread or will you cook it?" Women who cook bread do not have clean hands. So, the Holy Prophet gave her separate flour. She used to cook her bread herself. 1374 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, the late and forgiven, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when Salahuddin was three months old, I used to go for the service and prayer of Hazrat daily. One day when I was coming, the Holy Prophet said, "Stop, today we have cooked bread with fun." My child is still young. I am very afraid of heavy food. My mother-in-law makes heavy food. If a little heavy food is eaten, the child immediately feels pain. I cannot eat plain bread. The Holy Prophet said, "Eat, there will be no trouble." At that time, you were making the women from the villages eat. When the bread was cooked, you asked for ghee and applied it to them, and gave me fun bread and lassi. I ate happily. Neither I nor the child had any trouble. 1375 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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"When Noor Jahan went to the house of Mirza Nazam-ud-Din, Mirza Nazam-ud-Din said, 'We have been greatly blessed by the presence of Hazrat Sahib. The population has increased. We have become wealthy.' I said, 'Now that you have become wealthy, why do you raise your voice at them?' 1376 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Umme Rahman, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once two women from Nawan Pand came with some wheat. They said, 'Hazrat, this year's crop has been very low. I have brought fifteen or sixteen seers.' Hazrat said, 'Bring it.' They said, 'The wheat has been infested with insects.' Hazrat said, 'Bring it; we know.' They said, 'Hazrat, we have brought it; you take it.' Hazrat said, 'No, do not take it. Prohibit everyone from bringing any wheat infested with insects.' 1377 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Umme Rahman, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once some Hindu women came crying. There was a wedding. These women had worn bangles. Hazrat said, 'It is forbidden for a person to prostrate. Explain to the women at home and educate them well that prostration is only for Allah; no human should do it.' 1378 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Khadija Begum, the esteemed wife of Khadim Muhammad Ghulam Muhammad Sahib Gilgiti, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when I came to Qadian for the first time with my husband for the initiation ceremony, my husband sent me inside Hazrat's residence. Some women were sitting on the ground floor. They informed Hazrat of my arrival. At that time, Hazrat was on the upper floor. I was called. I went upstairs with a woman. Then Hazrat threw a thick cloth towards me and said, 'Catch it.' Whatever I say, you should say too.' Then Hazrat, as was the custom during the initiation, continued to say the words of initiation, and I also kept repeating them. After the initiation, prayers were offered.

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"When Noor Jahan went to the house of Mirza Nazam-ud-Din, Mirza Nazam-ud-Din said, 'We have been greatly blessed by the presence of Hazrat Sahib. The population has increased. We have become wealthy.' I said, 'Now that you have become wealthy, why do you raise your voice at them?' 1376 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Faqeer Muhammad Sahib Barhi narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once when Hazrat Sahib went for a walk, some women were also present. Upon returning, we all sat in our raw mosque, and the women also sat there. Salam Alaikum was said, and it was asked if water and other things should be brought for the guests. You said, "Sit down and write their names. Do they recite prayers?" If they do not, write their names." 1379 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Faiz Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I used to stay here most of the time, and my husband used to stay at the palace. When he came from the palace, he brought some shoes and melons and presented them for the service. A letter was also sent in which it was written that I am not capable of any work; please give me your clothes to wash. I was sitting there. Hazrat said, "Faiz! Mirza Sahib wash your clothes?" I said, "He never even puts water in the pot himself. Hazrat smiled and said, "He asks simple people to do the work." 1380 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Chaudhry Shah Nawaz Khan Sahib Chounday's esteemed wife, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when I came to Qadian for the second time, I was present in the service of Hazrat. Dr. Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib's wife was sitting on a chair. I said that I have no knowledge; I am a simple person. Hazrat said, "Allah accepts the simple ones." 1382 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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"When Noor Jahan went to the house of Mirza Nazam-ud-Din, Mirza Nazam-ud-Din said, 'We have been greatly blessed by the presence of Hazrat Sahib. The population has increased. We have become wealthy.' I said, 'Now that you have become wealthy, why do you raise your voice at them?' 1376 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The phonograph is playing, search for the voice of God with a sincere heart, not with empty words. Until there is no action, the heart is not pure and clear. This occupation is not less than circling the Kaaba with a dead heart covered in a shroud. What has been achieved from this war of disputes and conflicts? What religion is it if it does not bear the mark of God, if it does not have the approval of truth, if it does not have the help of the heavens? The true religion is a game until there is no faith. The one who is illuminated by the light of God, he is not of that religion. The religion of God is the river of light, the one who is far from it is far from God. The religion of God is the one that is God-like, of what use is the religion that is not a solver of knots? Those whose religion is not this, in them there is no life, nothing in them moves forward from the world, not even a single step.

This verse was recited in the presence of Lala Sharmeen and others. At that time, Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim read a verse from Surah Maryam on the phonograph. It was also recorded in the phonograph. The esteemed wife of Shah Jahanpuri, Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Sahib, a new Muslim preacher and Mujahid, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once when you visited Delhi, there was a person who used to come every day and abuse you. Hazrat said to Ummul Momineen, "Prepare a glass of sherbet for him. His throat must have dried up from all the abuse." Ummul Momineen said, "I can prepare it, but he will say that I have poisoned it." Upon returning, you stayed in Ludhiana where many opponents came and abused. Hazrat Mir Naseer Nawab Sahib stopped them. Hazrat said, "Mir Sahib, don't stop them. Let them be pleased.1384 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in writing, I was informed...

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"Once, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'I was lying on a bed with four legs. I saw that there was an angel towards my head and an angel towards my feet, and they were conversing with each other. One referred to the other as 'Mian Sharif Ahmad (Sahib),' saying, 'He is a king.' The other said, 'No, first he has to become a judge.' 1385 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mughalani Noor Jahan Sahiba, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, narrated that you used to instruct to give bread to the needy in the name of men. Do not give it to the beggars. When they put bread on the walls to teach the sparrows, they say, 'Kites are eating the bread.' 1386 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Umme Rahman, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once when Hazrat visited the house of Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib, near the Hindu market, the night passed. He said, 'These are all our markets. Everyone will become Ahmadis. All markets are ours.' Then, upon entering the big mosque, he prayed at his father's grave, and we all prayed too. He said, 'Bring water; this water is very cold.' He asked for water, drank it first, and then we all drank. He said, 'This water is very cold.' Hazrat Amman Jan said, 'The water near the kitchen is also cold.' You said, 'No, this is very cold and delicious and much better.' 1387 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Faiz Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once there is a mention of a dream of Hazrat Amman Jan in Badr Volume 1 - 10 / January 1907, page 3. Al-Hakam Volume 1.10 January 1907, on the top of the page, the mention of this dream is in these words: 'Sharif Ahmad was seen in a dream wearing a turban, and two men were standing nearby. One pointed towards Sharif Ahmad and said he has become a king. The other said, 'He has to become a judge first.'"

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"Ask for watermelon from the market. Cut it, add some salt, and leave it. I, Surur Sultan Sahiba, Zainab Astani Sahiba, Umm Nasir Ahmad Sahib, Fatima Sahiba, the wife of Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, and Aisha Begum Sahiba, the wife of Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, all gathered to eat. A maid used to blow on the food. We gave her a piece to eat too. After eating, she threw the seeds in the middle of the plate. The splashes of watermelon juice hit us. We also understood the mischief. We threw our own watermelon seeds. The poor maid got angry and complained to Hazrat Sahib. Hazrat took testimonies and found out that it was the maid. Then one by one, he called everyone and asked. You laughed and said, 'The maid was the one who did it.'"

Fazl Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazluddin Sahib Zamindar Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that you used to either worship or write all day, and when you got tired, you used to tell Hafiz Muinuddin Sahib at night, 'Tell me something so that I fall asleep.' Hafiz Sahib used to make you yawn. One day, Hazrat Sahib said, 'Hafiz Sahib, tell me something.' Hafiz Sahib started narrating. While listening, Hafiz Sahib thought that Hazrat had fallen asleep. He became quiet. Hazrat Sahib said, 'I didn't sleep. I have a headache.' Similarly, Hazrat Sahib would say this three or four times until morning. In the morning, you used to go to the mosque to pray, and when you came back, you used to narrate what happened there. You used to make a lot of people eat at your mealtime for blessings. You used to give all of them. 1389 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Safiyya Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Shah Jahanpuri Sahib, Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Sahib's new Muslim preacher and Mujahid, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when I first came, I was not allowed to go to Hazrat Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib's house. I was also scared. When you found out, you said to Fazl, 'Tell her not to be afraid. She is your relative.' 1390 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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"The preacher and Mujahid, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, stated in writing that once when Hazrat went out for a walk, the women were also present. You returned halfway. On the way, Allah informed you, 'An order has come in your name.' So, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) received fifty rupees from the post office and returned to his house. 1391 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, narrated that once the women from the district of Gurdaspur came. Hazrat Amman Jan became anxious. The village women who had ghee applied to their heads were there. Hazrat said, 'Do not worry. I have been commanded, 'And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, 'My Lord, have mercy on them as they brought me up when I was small.' (Quran, Surah Al-Isra, 17:24).' You do not know; they are my guests.'

Mughalani Noor Jahan Sahiba, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, stated in writing that regarding the second marriage of widows, when four women came from Peshawar, among them were a widow, a young woman, and a wealthy woman. I brought them to Hazrat. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said that young women should be married. I said, 'What about those who do not desire it? Or those with children, who will be responsible for their upbringing?' You said, 'If a woman is confident that she can pass through with honesty and piety, she is allowed not to marry. But it is better for her to marry.' 1392 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani, through writing, narrated to me that on the seventeenth of December, there was an incident. It was said at home that when sending something as if from a sister, do not accept it. Then it was said that one day a Sikh woman brought some things to our house. According to the instructions, they were returned to our home. The woman said, 'Do not return it. I have no ill intentions. You have done me a great favor.' You recognized this woman. The actual matter was that this woman's son was seriously ill, and the child was close to death. She came to us with the child.

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"The treatment was given to the boy, and he recovered well. In gratitude, she brought some items, and then we said at home, 'Take it; this is in return for gratitude.' (Sister is the one who gives in return). 1394 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Fazl Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazluddin Sahib Zamindar Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I requested, 'Hazrat! Men always listen to your decisions. Can you advise us too?' You said, 'Alright, we will advise.' Then at night, everyone was called in a veiled manner. Some sisters had given birth recently and were in the maternity ward. When it became known, they came sitting in palanquins. I don't remember all the details, but what I remember is that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said, 'This disease among women has exceeded limits, as they indulge in superstitions and follow the advice of palmists. Complaining about each other is their daily routine. Women come to see if they pray or not, if they fast or not? They should come with the intention that they have come to become Muslims. Regarding prayers, it should also be considered that there are some days when women cannot perform prayers and fasts.' 1395 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Faiz Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when my daughter Saadiqa was born, the answer was sent to Chaudhry Fath Muhammad Sahib Sial's wife, and I was at the house of Miyan Ahmad Noor. You sent food to Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib's wife daily, saying, 'Go and cook food, etc. When it gets a little late, immediately call her and say, 'Maulviani! Why haven't you gone yet? Hurry up.' 1396 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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"Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani, through writing, narrated to me that once when Maulvi Karim Deen, a resident of Jhelum district, was handling cases along with the esteemed Hazrat Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib for several days. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was residing in Gurdaspur for many days. For some time, within the city, Maulvi Ali Muhammad Sahib, a respected official in the irrigation department, had a residential event, and his brother Nabi Bakhsh Sahib, who was mostly a pensioner those days, had a daughter. A proposal was made for Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib (currently Amir of the Message Building, Lahore) for his relationship, which Hazrat approved, and the girl's father also agreed, but they mostly wanted a year's delay in the marriage. The arrangement was also ready for Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, but since Hazrat had already approved this relationship, no one had the strength to approve a relationship elsewhere. Therefore, one day, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib suggested with great emphasis in the mosque that at noon, in front of Hazrat, a strong proposal should be made as several proposals were coming, and the one from Gurdaspur was not visible because the girl's family wanted a one-year delay in the marriage. So, Hazrat immediately agreed to the request, and a letter was written to Secretary Nabi Bakhsh Sahib, stating my approval, and it was referred to Secretary Abdul Aziz Sahib Ojla (Patwari Sikhawani) for my confirmation. He was instructed, 'When you reach Gurdaspur, immediately go to their place and get a two-word response, either they agree to the marriage or provide a response, but make other arrangements. Those days, around one or two in the night, the train used to reach Gurdaspur. We used to get off the train, knock on their door, wake them up, hand over the letter, and verbally confirm the truth. With great seriousness and sincerity, they responded with a two-word answer that Hazrat is a king; he can marry Maulvi Sahib elsewhere. I will definitely get married within a year.' We repeatedly requested whether you should marry or decline. The Secretary

continued to insist that you either get married or decline. The Secretary

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"Every time, with utmost seriousness and firmness, the same answer was given, which was written down, and it was also said that even if I agree to the marriage, it will be a secret for a year. Finally, we returned at that moment, and the answer was heard. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) remained silent, and Maulvi Abdul Karim also remained silent. At that time, he said that there is a certain level of self-sufficiency among the girl's family; it should be respected. Finally, the marriage took place, and the blessed bride was settled in Qadian. After some time, she fell ill and passed away in Qadian and was buried in Bahishti Maqbara. Allahumma-ghfir laha warhamha wa anta arhamur rahimeen. Note: From this, the truthfulness of the Promised One and the greatness of Bahishti Maqbara can be understood that when Allah Almighty stops good natures, He brings them here. Those whose nature is good will come here; they are the ones who bring things to fruition.

Fazl Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that you had a great affection for children. You always kept something with you. My eldest daughter was four years old and had a persistent cough. She used to say that if Hazrat Sahib gives me something, I will feel better. You were writing something. You opened a box, filled both hands with munakka (dried grapes), wrapped them in a white handkerchief, and said, 'Don't eat it all. Eat a little at a time; it warms the body.' She started eating, and her cough eased. Otherwise, we had tried many treatments. The blessings were in the hands of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). ❤1399

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani, through writing, narrated to me that in the time of Band-o-Bast 1890.91 AH, an officer in the residence of Mirza Nazam-ud-Din Sahib in Qadian used to live, and they used to meet Hazrat as well. They were devout in prayers, and their name was Maulvi Ghulam Ali Sahib. Eventually, they became Ahmadis. They had a passion for hunting. One day, they found out that in a house in the Hindo Mahalla, there was a disturbance.

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"Maulvi Sahib, accompanied by hunting dogs, headed towards the Hindu Mohalla. At that time, my elder brother, Mian Jamal-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, was present. We also went along. The hunting dogs entered a closed house and came out without any place. The dogs chased the prey, causing a lot of noise. Meanwhile, the bullets started pulling the dogs here and there. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) could not witness this scene and immediately returned from there quietly. Seeing the silent return of Hazrat, we also came back (could not bear someone's suffering). 1400 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Fazl Begum Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Mirza Mahmood Beg Sahib Pati, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my daughter Amina, when she came to Hazrat, was given sweets. When it was prayer time, Amina used to say that Hazrat reads prayers inside. The mother used to say that it is her wish that prayers are read inside, and if I get sweets quickly, Hazrat gives them. 1401 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani, through writing, narrated to me that in the large garden of Hazrat, besides mango trees, some trees of the Shamar variety were not visible, but the Shamar nursery becomes ready in March-April, and the fruit of mangoes is ready in July-August. However, the merchants used to sell the entire garden's produce in March-April. Once a suggestion was made that the ripe Shamar should be sold; therefore, the unripe Shamar should not be sold, and the merchants were also present. But Hazrat gave us priority, received our fourteen rupees in cash, and said that we do not question the price fluctuations. 1402 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once we took three months' leave from Agra and came. Hazrat gave us a high place to stay. It was my routine to go to offer greetings in Hazrat's service daily after the Asr prayer. His Holiness and the Mother of the Believers, Sahiba Um Nasir, were sitting in the courtyard on a cot. I greeted and sat on a small mat that was in front. I used to wear mostly white clothes at that time. Hazrat

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Um-ul-Momineen asked, "Do you always wear white clothes?" I asked her, "Don't you like colorful clothes?" I replied, "I like them, but they harm the hands when they bleed." Upon looking at my hands, His Holiness asked, "Murad Khatoon, don't you apply henna?" I replied, "No." His Holiness inquired, "Why?" I then said, "Because it harms the hands." His Holiness said, "Applying henna is a tradition. Women should not keep their hands white."

Meanwhile, Nawab Nasir Sahib, who is now deceased, from Jhelum, had gone to buy some items. Among those items were some clothes and a large piece of henna. You asked Um-ul-Momineen, "Is there henna at home?" She replied, "Henna is at home." You instructed, "Give this henna and a silk cloth to Murad Khatoon and tell her to apply henna. The cloth was of a pearl color. Since that day, I usually apply henna and also wear colorful clothes. 1403 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Um Nasir Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Khalifa II, and the daughter of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that after my marriage, which took place in Rawalpindi when I first came to Qadian, I was very young. When I was brought before the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) for the first time, His Holiness affectionately patted my head and gave me some pounds wrapped in a red handkerchief. I don't remember how many there were. My younger mother and a servant were also with me. A few days later, my father, may Allah be pleased with him, came to take me. Then when the change of Agartha took place in October 1903, His Holiness sent Hazrat Nana Jaan, Nani Um-ul-Momineen, and Mir-ul-Haq Sahib to bring me with Khalifa II. 1404 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian, stated that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) instructed the wife of Hafiz Ahmad Sahib, who is now deceased, that this poem

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"Astonishing is the light in Muhammad's soul; astonishing is the ruby in Muhammad's mine. Listen to this with delight. When he narrated with beautiful melodies, at that time, the presence was seated with a cushion, listening attentively. 1405 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Fazl Din Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazl Din Sahib, a landlord from Khariyan, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when your son, blessed Ahmad, was three years old, whenever he felt anxious during the evening, he used to ask, 'Where is blessed Ahmad?' She would bring him inside, and the grandmother used to calm him down. 1406 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Master Qadir Baksh Sahib's esteemed wife, now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that people used to jokingly say to Master Sahib that they will recognize your Messiah when your father stops scolding. Master Sahib wrote a letter to His Holiness and requested prayers. The response came that we have prayed, now they will not scold. Upon this, Master Sahib told those people that His Holiness' letter has arrived. Now, his father will not scold, and that letter was also shown to them. After that, through His Holiness' prayers, they never scolded. Signature: Maryam, Signature: Noor Ahmad, Signature: Sanoori 45-261, Signature: Sarah - 45_1_26 1408 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Master Qadir Baksh Sahib's esteemed wife, now deceased, wrote that once when His Holiness was in Ludhiana, Master Sahib was at home

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Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Sunori was told to request that Hazrat visit our home. He asked what would you give me if you come. Master Sahib said he would offer sweets. Upon this, Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Sunori said that he would present those sweets to you in the service of Hazrat. So they went and made the request to Hazrat. When Hazrat came to our house, Master Sahib's father, who was not an Ahmadi and had been opposed for some time, was shocked. No one informed him that Hazrat had come. When they were leaving, they saw Hazrat from behind. But when they later found out, they expressed great regret. And said why didn't you inform me, I have only seen Hazrat from behind. He truly seems like the Lion of God. At that time, the young daughter of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) was presented in the lap. She was born through the prayers of Hazrat. Hazrat prayed for her and patted her head. After the birth of three children, she fell ill. Many children were lost due to this illness. I thought my end had come. So, I requested prayers in the service of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) and His Holiness prayed. As a result of His Holiness' prayers, that illness of mine disappeared, and then by the grace of Allah, I was blessed with four children. Safura, Barkatullah, Maslehuddin, and Kalsoom, and all four are healthy and have children of their own. All praise is due to Allah for that. Signed: Ahlia Sahiba, Master Qadir Baksh Sahib, deceased, Signature: Noor Ahmad Sunori 45-1-25 1409 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once I came from Agra. My daughter Aziza Raziya, who was only four years old, was playing. She used to be taught some humorous things. One day, His Holiness was swaying in the courtyard. Aziza Salma used to imitate him.

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A veil was worn. She wrapped herself around the legs of His Holiness. His Holiness stopped. Aziza made a crying face and said, "Call me quickly." His Holiness asked, "Where are you going?" The servant who had been taught to say, "I am going to my in-laws," began to say. His Holiness laughed heartily. He said, "What will you do there?" She replied, "I will eat 'halwa puri'." Then she took a round in the courtyard and then clung to His Holiness' feet. His Holiness asked, "Have you come from your in-laws? What did your mother-in-law used to do?" Aziza replied, "She used to cook bread. What did your husband used to do?" She said, "He used to eat bread." Then His Holiness asked, "What have you come after eating?" She replied, "Halwa puri." His Holiness said, "His mother was good. She gave bread to the son but 'halwa puri' to the daughter-in-law." 1410 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that "When the marriage of Khalifa II, Miyan Mahmood, took place, Tayi Sahiba, meaning Her Holiness, instructed Marashan that Delhi's, meaning Um-ul-Momineen's, son is getting married. Take the daughters of the disciples. They won't take their own family girls. So, as an old family member, Marashan is also there, take a drum and go." When they came and started playing the drum, His Holiness was in the inner room. Hearing the drum sound, he came out and said, "Tell him not to play it. Tell him not to play it like this and give him something." This was said several times, "Tell him not to play it like this and give him something." So, he was given five rupees. But he said, "I don't take this in the mosque. I feel cold." His Holiness said, "Okay, give him a blanket too." At that time, she had taken five rupees and a blanket." 1411 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Khairuddin Sahib Sekhawani, through writing, narrated to me that "Before the claim, there was an incident that His Holiness was sitting on the throne in Masjid Mubarak, and I was also sitting nearby when after the evening prayer, Mir Abbas Ali Ludhianvi came. His Holiness got up to meet him. He also sat on the throne and kept being very happy, and the food arrived which was bread and vegetables, which were made into a necklace in ghee. I also ate. At that time, His Holiness, I, and Mir Abbas Ali were present."

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Mir Abbas Ali was very polite. Alas! Later, the situation changed. 1412 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that on the day of the marriage of Hazrat Begum Sahiba, Salahuddin fell ill due to severe fever and pneumonia. Dr. Sahib was on duty in Farukhabad. His Holiness had prescribed treatment for Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin Khalifatul Masih I. Maulvi Sahib used to come at both times, see the patient, and recommend treatment. When they came, the door of the room in the mosque's courtyard used to knock. I used to ask, "Who is it?" They used to say, "It is Hazrat Nooruddin himself coming and going, with great kindness and compassion, inquiring about the child's condition and showing affection. 1413 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in those days when clothes were being sewn for Hazrat Begum Sahiba, I used to bring the cloth daily. At that time, Sa'ida Rashida Begum, who is deceased, had a young daughter who was about a year old, and she used to be carried by me. His Holiness used to call her daily and play with her affectionately. Since the season had changed, one day I dressed her in white clothes. His Holiness noticed and asked why her jewelry was removed. I replied that jewelry was never put on her. The truth was that previously the girl used to wear generally colorful and embroidered clothes. His Holiness kept considering them as jewelry. That's why he was surprised to see her in simple attire today. 1414 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Khairuddin Sahib Sekhawani, through writing, narrated to me that before the claim, there was an incident that Hazrat was sitting on the throne in Masjid Mubarak, and I was also sitting nearby when Maulvi Muhammad Hussain published an article regarding a disputed claim. It was sent for His Holiness' attention. He was very prompt, and His Holiness was standing, and we were there too.

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Three brothers (Khaksar Raqim, Miyan Jamaluddin Sahib, and Miyan Imamuddin Sahib) were also present. We instructed everyone to go to Batala and meet Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib. So, we went to Batala, and it was a Friday. Khalifatul Masih led the Friday prayer in the mosque. After the Friday prayer, he started his sermon sitting on a wooden pulpit, and Azala Uham was in his hand. We responded from our side, and people kept listening. Until then, the order to leave the non-Ahmadi's behind during the prayer had not been given. After that, no Friday prayer was offered behind them. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ahlia Sahiba, Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Sunori narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once when I had come to Qadian and my child Abdul Qadir, who was eight years old, was with me, and we were sitting under the same roof where His Holiness used to sit. One day, Abdul Qadir cried a lot. He was insisting that he had not seen His Holiness yet. His Holiness sent Safiya's mother to call and see why the child was crying. But Safiya's mother was crying herself because Maulvi Sahib had scolded Abdul Qadir to be quiet. Abdul Qadir had a fever all night. We were afraid that he might get the plague because the plague was spreading in Qadian. We wrote a note and sent it to His Holiness. He called Maulvi Sahib inside and said, "Are you afraid that he will get the plague? Don't worry. Abdul Qadir has a fever." Then he gave three tablets and said, "Go, dissolve one tablet in water. When one tablet was dissolved, he vomited. His Holiness was told, and he said, "Give him more." The second and third tablets were also vomited. Then His Holiness asked for Castor oil, which was used by the mother of Hazrat Shadi Khan Sahib, who used to take care of Hazrat Miyan Mubarak Ahmad Sahib, deceased. I was called and asked, "How old is Abdul Qadir?" I replied, "He is eight years old." "Mubarak Ahmad's age," was said. Then Castor oil was given, and after eight hours, he vomited, felt relieved, and his fever subsided. Then at four o'clock, Abdul Qadir said, "I want to see His Holiness." Maulvi Sahib said, "You can't go without permission. Take permission and then see." I went and told Asghari's mother that His Holiness wanted to see Abdul Qadir. Maulvi Sahib said that without permission, you can't go. Take permission and then see. I went and told Asghari's mother that His Holiness wanted to see Abdul Qadir.

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Kho Abdul Qadir cries. If His Holiness permits, I will bring him. You said, "Hurry up." His Holiness stood up while adjusting his turban and told me to stay here. Then His Holiness checked Abdul Qadir's pulse, patted him on the head, and prayed, "May you recover and live a long life." Suddenly, a fever broke out. 1416 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Abdullah Sahib Sunori, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that my sister-in-law and nephew used to stay with Dr. Sahib due to the plague. I was worried, and the mention of my worry was made to His Holiness. His Holiness called me to inquire why I was worried. It was good that Dr. Sahib took them away because children are better off with their fathers. There was an illness here, so it was good. 1417 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once Ahmad Noor's wife fell ill. His Holiness personally visited and prescribed medication. He said, "Give meat and rice at one time. They are from a cold country and cannot eat spicy food." 1418 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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After four or five days, the news of Lekhram's death came, and on the same twenty-seventh night, a girl was born named Mubarakah. She is the same blessed daughter whose marriage took place with Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib of Malir Kotla. Peace be upon him. Some time ago, a revelation was given to the Promised Messiah regarding Mubarakah Begum. 1419 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Amatul Naseer Sahibah, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II, may Allah be pleased with him, and the daughter of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I and Surur Sultan Begum Sahibah, the wife of Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib, and the wife of Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, and the wife of Pir Manzoor Muhammad Sahib, used to recite the translation of the Holy Quran with Hazrat Maulvi Sahib, Khalifatul Masih I. At that time, Maulvi Sahib used to reside in the place where Um Wasim Sahibah now resides. Pir Ji's wife used to cook. When Hazrat Masih-e-Maud and Amman Jan passed by us with the Quran, Amman Jan noticed that in this condition, touching the Quran was permissible. He said, "When Allah has granted holidays these days, why should we not grant them? Tell them not to recite the Quran these days." 1420 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahibah, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Asghari's mother used to cook food. One day, she cooked meat curry. When Hazrat found this curry bland, he asked the serving maid if she had forgotten to add salt. She went and asked Asghari's mother if she had forgotten to add salt. She replied that she had added salt many times, but she felt that maybe her taste was not right at that time, so she stopped adding it. Then Hazrat asked her herself and she said that she had indeed added salt several times. I kept tasting, but the curry kept tasting bland. Hazrat Amatul Mumineen said, "Asghari's mother! Did you not put the broken piece in the pantry? But she denied it. Later, when a woman was sent to check if there was a broken piece in the pantry, she found out.

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It was realized that instead of salt, baking soda had been added to the curry by mistake. His Holiness said, "It's time for prayer. Ask for something else to eat with bread." At that moment, some arrangements were quickly made. The next day when the meal arrived, I was also present there. His Holiness inquired from Asghari's mother, "Tell the truth, did you add salt yesterday or baking soda?" She humbly admitted that she had mistakenly added baking soda instead of salt. His Holiness chuckled and said, "Why didn't you listen yesterday that baking soda had been added." She replied, "I was afraid that you might get upset." His Holiness said, "Could we not have fallen ill yesterday? We found out yesterday." 1421 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazluddin Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that His Holiness had a sense of humor. Once, he gave a girl walnuts to break and said, "As many walnuts as there are, that's how many shells you will pick up." A woman remarked that a lot of shells come out of walnuts, and His Holiness smiled. 1422 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Sahiba, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that there is a mention of a time when the plague had struck. People were ordered to go outside. My brother, Qazi Ziauddin Sahib, was ordered to go to school. We were staying in one room, and Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib was also staying in another. Qazi Sahib was ill. He wished to be visited by His Holiness. He used to say, "When His Holiness passes by this way, inform me, I will go and meet him." In those days when His Holiness visited Gurdaspur, they passed away. When His Holiness found out that Qazi Ziauddin Sahib wanted to see him, he expressed regret that if he had known, he would have gone to meet him himself. 1423 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Amatul Naseer Sahibah, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II, may Allah be pleased with him, and the daughter of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when the marriage of Mia Mubarak Ahmad Sahib, may he rest in peace, took place with Syeda Maryam Begum Sahibah, the daughter of Dr. Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, may he rest in peace, and forgiven (the wife of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II), I had come from Agra. The marriage took place after Maghrib. When I came to present Mubarakah, a woman lifted Syeda Maryam Begum in her arms and brought her to the porch where His Holiness was resting. His Holiness put his hand on Syeda Maryam Begum's head and smiled. 1424 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Asghari Begum Sahibah, the daughter of Akbar Khan Sahib, may he rest in peace, the wife of Mudrikhan Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that the Promised Messiah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, had solemnized my marriage. Once when I returned, I had two very young children, a girl and a boy. His Holiness's kindness was upon me. His Holiness said, "Asghari is weak; her children are young. It is difficult for her to manage them. Employ a maid for the children's care." Consequently, a maid named Karimun, who was not colorful, was hired. A few days later, His Holiness said, "Also employ a maid for feeding the young children." Thus, the first maid Karimun was appointed. She was given one rupee per month and food. 1425 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once there was a mention that Mian Fazl-ur-Rehman Sahib, the Numberdar of Faizullah Chak, had a marriage proposal for Humayra Qabil. His Holiness, peace be upon him, initiated the proposal. This incapable and elder brother, Mian Jamal-ud-Din Sahib, took up this proposal and the proposal was accepted. Mian Fazl-ur-Rehman, may he rest in peace, agreed, but the girl's mother denied. Later, her marriage took place with a man named Faizullah Chak, who had a long life. It is heard that the girl's life was ruined. 1426 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Respected Bhabi Zainab Sahibah, the esteemed wife of Pir Mazhar Qayyum Sahib, may he rest in peace, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I pledged allegiance in 1907. One day, His Holiness visited me.

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Service in Bai'at (Pledge of Allegiance) has come. Rahim Bibi Nine has come to pledge allegiance for a blind girl. His Holiness entered and said, "We will take the pledge after the Dhuhr prayer." I went home after Dhuhr. When I returned after Dhuhr, I sat there. After Asr, when I made the request, His Holiness said, "After Maghrib." I was sitting there. After Maghrib, when I made the request, His Holiness said, "After Isha." After Isha, His Holiness and Amman Jan read the Maghrib and Isha prayers together in the courtyard. His Holiness and Amman Jan sat on the platform behind. The ladies said that His Holiness is standing to take the pledge. His Holiness said, "In the morning." In the morning, when I came, His Holiness was calling Hafiz Ahmad Allah's daughter Kulsum. Kulsum! Kulsum!! When she came, she was given grapes. Then she was asked, "Where is Zainab (meaning her elder sister)?" She was called and given grapes. Kulsum said she came to pledge allegiance. His Holiness said, "After Dhuhr, I was sitting there." After Dhuhr, His Holiness said, "The girl has already pledged allegiance." Thus, on the third day, my pledge was accepted. 1427 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once many apples came from Kashmir. His Holiness said, "Distribute them among all the houses." Eight or nine apples were distributed in each house. The apples were big and very good. There was apple jam in the house, but some of it had gone bad. His Holiness said, "Throw it away." Some women suggested giving it to them, but His Holiness said, "No, people will fall ill if they eat it." The women said, "We throw it from the top. The bottom part will be good, and then we will cook it." So, the bottom part turned out to be good.

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He had cooked it and kept some. He had distributed some. 1428 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahibah, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased and forgiven, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I was in Qadian, and my brother Muzaffar Ali Sahib, who was a postmaster in East Africa, had taken leave to return. We were waiting for him, and his mail had also started arriving. We did not know that his intention to return home had been canceled. He would have come with his elder brother Dr. Ali Azhar Sahib. They were going to stay for some time. Suddenly, we received the news that they had passed away there. We were deeply saddened, especially my respected grandmother, Buo Buoji. The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, called them and gave them much comfort and explained that "the death of children brings about the forgiveness of parents. Allah, the Merciful, accepts the heartfelt plea made for parents."

Mai Rakhi Sahibah, the daughter of Zia-ul-Faizullah Chak, the wife of Nazeer, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Mai Raji Jola, who used to cook bread in the old days, told us that when I used to bake bread (at that time, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was very young), I would put the bread in a basket and carry it on my shoulder and run outside. When I would be stopped and asked, "What are you doing, sir?" He would say, "Am I doing something wrong?" When I would call your mother and ask, "Look, what is your son doing?" And when she would come and ask, "Are there loaves for us outside?"

Mai Ka Sahibah narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that eight women came to take the pledge. My cousins and my sisters. A boy came from outside to give food to a man. His Holiness and Amman Jan were sitting in front. The boy stood up and left. Food was being cooked.

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She did not care. Amman Jan said to the cook, "Why didn't you give food to him?" and said, "When someone in white clothes comes, you feed him, but you don't care about the one in dirty clothes." Amman Jan dismissed her. 1431 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Rasool Bibi Sahibah, the mother of Khwaja Ali Sahib, the sister of Maulvi Muhammad Sadiq Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when I came to Qadian, my son Khwaja Ali, who was six or seven years old at that time, and whose father, a non-Ahmadi, had remarried. When I went to the respected one's house, the Mother of the Believers would say, "This child is an orphan after his father's death, give him something." The Mother of the Believers generally used to give sweets and other things. 1432 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Rasool Bibi Sahibah, the mother of Khwaja Ali Sahib, the sister of Maulvi Muhammad Sadiq Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when His Holiness, peace be upon him, went to Sialkot, I also accompanied him along with this child (meaning Khwaja Ali Sahib) and Maulvi Muhammad Sadiq Sahib and their families. People threw stones at His Holiness's carriage. My husband was a servant in Pano Aqil. His Holiness sent me to my husband, saying, "Take the boy to your husband. We will stay in Sialkot for twenty days." He had said that if your husband calls you, then come back. A woman from Kashmir was also sent with me. When I reached home in the evening, my husband said to leave the pledge of Mirza and also spoke ill of him. I said, "Whatever I have to say, I will say, but do not insult our respected one. I cannot bear it." He hit me and said, "Why do you defend Mirza? If you don't leave the pledge, then leave my house." I said, "I will not leave the pledge." The night passed in arguments. In the morning, hungry and thirsty, the boy and the woman were taken back to Sialkot. His Holiness said that he is so cruel that he is not afraid even below. He has mistreated his child. Now he will not see the face of any other child. The consequence was that the woman he had married off to her ex-husband had a son.

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He was 25 years old and there was a girl. The boy's son was also there, who died within fifteen days, and he himself also died childless. My son Khwaja Ali, on whom the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, had set the seal of the Promised One, is blessed with children by the grace of God. 1433 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahibah, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, who is now deceased and forgiven, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once Ahmadi Hafiz Ahmad Ali Sahib's wife, in distress, complained to her husband, saying, "I will not go home now." She had not gone for a day. His Holiness had explained to Hafiz Sahib, who was an old servant, that women are weak. Men should show gentleness. "I don't like such harshness." Having understood this, he had sent his wife home. Hafiz Sahib had also asked for forgiveness. 1434 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when His Holiness, peace be upon him, returned from the Jhelum case, they sat down on four feet and cleaned their feet with their clothes. He said, "Do you know Sultan Ahmad has become a deputy? We received a letter. Pray. We prayed, and he became a deputy." 1435 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that we all brothers (meaning the brothers-in-law Mian Jamal-ud-Din, the late Mian Imam-ud-Din Sahib) were engaged in business due to legal issues. We used to trade in such a way that we would buy grain and give it to strangers as a loan at a high rate in times of need and take back the loan on the next harvest. When the claim of the Promised One became apparent, at that time also grain was bought once to be given to strangers as per the previous order. When I went to Qadian, it occurred to me to inquire about it from His Holiness. So, I presented a detailed question in the service of His Holiness. His Holiness replied, "What need do you have for such deeds?" The tone in which His Holiness replied is still before my eyes. It was proven that His Holiness greatly disliked such deeds. So, we returned and abandoned the intention, and later

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She never did this work. 1436 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once the blessed son, Mubarak Ahmad, fell ill. He said, "There should be a spider's house." I said, "Your Holiness! I will bring it." I cleaned the spider's house from my home and brought it. His Holiness made medicine from it."

Mai Ka Sahibah narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once some women from our village Sikhawani came, among them was the wife of Munshi Abdul Aziz Patwari, who brought fresh jalebis in a basket. His Holiness, peace be upon him, was lying on a cot. A maid was pressing his feet. The color of the jalebis was very pleasing. She placed the basket on the cot near His Holiness. His Holiness picked up a jalebi and ate it. The maid who was pressing his feet said that these jalebis are made by Hindus. His Holiness said, "The pickles we eat daily are made of cow dung. They are placed in front of us, and we eat them."

Musamma Ghufur Begum Sahibah, daughter of Hazrat Munshi Ahmad Jan Sahib Ludhianvi Humsheera, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that I had come to my brother's house. We all came to Amman Jan at night. We were all sitting in a large room, and Amman Jan was also there. His little child (I don't remember which son it was) started crying. His Holiness, peace be upon him, who was at the door of Amma Naseer's courtyard, went out from there. After a while, His Holiness peeked through the window and found out that "the child has quieted down." So, His Holiness entered inside.

Mai Ka Sahibah narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that in our time, whenever a woman came, she greeted His Holiness. His Holiness would reply, "Peace be upon you." 1440 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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After the blessed one said, "Do you know God? Do you know the Messenger? Do you pray? Do you read the Noble Quran? Also, read the translation of the Noble Quran so that you understand what command it holds?" 1440 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that she used to feel very cold. She would tie her turban around her waist. When she couldn't sit inside, she would say to the Mother of the Believers, "I can't sit inside, let's go out." She wouldn't sit separately from the Mother of the Believers. Often, she would receive revelations, and the respected wife would be with her. There was a lot of intimacy and love between them. One day, the Mother of the Believers said, "There are many relationships in the world, but the relationship between husband and wife is the greatest. I wish I could die with you."*

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that during the legal proceedings, His Holiness, peace be upon him, stayed in Gurdaspur for many days because there were daily hearings. There was a house in front of the court with a pond. It was rented out. One day, His Holiness was in the upper part of the house. In the lower part, a person was reading the Noble Quran in an affected accent. Upon hearing this, His Holiness said, "He is just beautifying the voice. It seems he dislikes reading the Noble Quran in an affected manner." 1442 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that in the year when the Eid-ul-Adha sermon was delivered in Arabic at Masjid Al-Aqsa, before the sermon, His Holiness emphasized Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib (the First Khalifa) and Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib. They were asked to write the sermon together because if I make a mistake in what I say at that time, I won't be able to correct it later. So, when His Holiness started the sermon, both Maulvi Sahibs used to write together. First, His Holiness read a part of the sermon standing up, and then a chair was brought on which he sat to conclude the sermon. During the sermon

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The fluency of words was such that both Maulvi Sahibs, despite their eloquence and scholarly abilities, were left behind. Sometimes he would say, "Hurry up, hurry up," and at that time, the Promised One, peace be upon him, was in a strange state of absorption, with closed eyes, and it was apparent from the radiant face that without any hindrance, he was continuously and devoutly reciting Arabic phrases as if a book was placed in front of him, or as if a Quran reciter was reciting. Most probably, the sermon continued for two to three hours. Later, I heard that in response to someone's question, the Promised One, peace be upon him, said, "A series of articles was written before my eyes, and I kept reading." 1443 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that once Bibi Zainab expressed that her uncles had passed away and they were not Ahmadis. She has a son; pray that he becomes an Ahmadi. His Holiness asked, "What is his name?" She replied, "His name is Ghulam Muhammad." His Holiness wrote it down. He prayed, and he became an Ahmadi. Alhamdulillah for that. 1444 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when a severe plague struck, His Holiness ordered people to give alms. Consequently, people gave alms, and His Holiness also gave many animals in charity. There was so much meat that no one was found to eat it. During those days, Master Muhammad Din Sahib, who is now the Head Master, fell ill with the flu. His Holiness had set up a camp for him. Dr. Gohar Din Sahib was appointed for his treatment, and at home, we were all instructed to pray for his health. So, they regained health. 1445 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Asghari Begum Sahibah, daughter of Akbar Khan Sahib, the late husband of Madad Khan Sahib, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that one day she was sitting alone. The clouds were gathering

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The wind was blowing, and it was drizzling. His Holiness asked, "Where is your child?" I replied, "The maid has taken him home." His Holiness said, "Why did you allow him to be taken home? These people get engrossed in their own work and leave their children on the ground even in the rain." His Holiness then asked another maid to quickly bring the child. When that woman went, she saw that the maid herself was grinding flour, and the child was left outside in the rain. The maid, wet from the rain, brought the child back. We were amazed at how His Holiness had predicted that the child would be getting wet in the rain. It happened just as he had foretold. 1446 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that His Holiness showed me extreme kindness and compassion. Whenever I needed something, I would request His Holiness, and he would provide it without refusal. It was our daily routine that one day I and the respected wife would go to His Holiness in the afternoon and say, "His Holiness, we are hungry." There used to be two wooden boxes near His Holiness. He would hand us the key. Whatever sweets or biscuits were inside, we would take out as much as we needed. Both of us used to eat, but we would estimate three or four or six pieces and show them to His Holiness. He never said, "That's enough, why are you taking so much?" 1447 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once His Holiness said, "This revelation that a Warner has come into the world, and the world did not accept him, but God will accept him, and with great powerful assaults, his truth will be manifested. Another verse states that a Prophet came into the world (meaning instead of Warner, the word Prophet is used in the revelation)." 1448 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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They were sitting in Masjid Mubarak when a person asked, "If actions are limited, then why is eternal salvation necessary?" He replied, "Death is not in the hands of man. If he were to live forever, he would continue to perform actions. But God has decreed death for him. This is beyond man's control; hence eternal salvation is necessary." 1449 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once His Holiness said, "When a Prophet sits in a gathering, it is as if he opens a shop of perfumery and gives suitable prescriptions to everyone (meaning spiritual patients)." 1450 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that His Holiness told me, "The plague starts in mild cold, and when the effects of the plague are seen, one should go out." I expressed my concern that I don't have the necessary items to stay outside. His Holiness said, "Make thick quilts and go out." When the plague started, I was afraid, but His Holiness had foretold that "Go out, but my husband said that if we go out, the mosque will be deserted, so we did not go out. So, Allah Almighty informed His Holiness about my husband's situation, and we did not go out." 1451 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that Bibi Nani Jan used to pray to His Holiness for herself, her children, and for Hazrat Nana Jan. His Holiness asked, "What is their name?" She replied, "Their name was Fatima for herself and her daughter Rukaiya." Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib also used to pray for them, who are my husband. When they requested His Holiness for special permission out of love, His Holiness received a revelation that was dangerous. He wrote a note for me to take to Maulvi Sahib. I delivered the note and said to Maulvi Sahib that I also need to write a note; I have to give it for prayers to His Holiness.

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He wrote, "I took it and asked, 'Should I attach this piece in the garment?' He replied, 'Yes! It is very useful there.' And I carried out the instruction. 1452 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when my first child, Nasir Ahmad, was born, I was unwell. I had to go for treatment. I was in the prayer house at that time. The maid was pressing me. His Holiness repeatedly asked, 'How are you?' He had also sent me medicine. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I was not at home. When he arrived, he said, 'Mahmood, don't you know Mahmooda is ill? Go and call Maulvi Sahib (the Hakim-ul-Ummat) for treatment.' Hazrat Mia Sahib came to me first, inquired about my health, and then arranged for treatment by Hazrat Khalifatul Awwal (may Allah be pleased with him).

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Maulvi Fazl-ud-Din Sahib, a landlord from Kharian, narrated through the committee of Ahmadiyya Jamaat Qadian that when a severe earthquake struck in the morning, there was a loud noise and tremors began. We were at home in the room above the kitchen, which had collapsed. The servants were banging on the door, asking us to open it and come out. Hazrat Khalifatul Thani (may Allah be pleased with him) tried to open the door by climbing on four feet but couldn't due to the tremors. They were moving the wooden stick a little back from the door due to the shocks of the earthquake. Several times this happened. It was difficult to open the stick. It was also getting cold. I wanted to lift the sheet for warmth, but Mia Sahib grabbed my hand and quickly pulled me outside. The latch of the veranda was closed, which was difficult to open. Hazrat Masih Maud (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and all others fell into prostration before Allah. Since I didn't have to pray, I stood. Mia Sahib took my hand and made me prostrate.

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Murad Khatoon Sahib, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that when His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, arrived in Lahore, Dr. Sahib Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib had been granted leave for a year. He expressed a strong desire for His Holiness to permit him to accompany him to Lahore. However, His Holiness said, "You take care of the house. Babu Shah Din Sahib was ill, and his treatment needs to continue. It is essential for your man to be present at home. Send me daily updates. And His Holiness instructed me and Dr. Sahib to stay in our room. My mother and brother were in the place where now Amma Nasir Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with her, resides. When His Holiness was in pain in Lahore and the news of his arrival did not come until the evening of the day of his arrival, I and Dr. Sahib were so distressed that we couldn't understand anything. The heart was restless, and the mind was dizzy. There was no peace anywhere. When the news finally arrived, the situation changed, and it became clear that the initial anxiety was unfounded. 1455 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once His Holiness, peace be upon him, was mentioning the themes of Surah Al-Fatihah in Masjid Mubarak. In this context, he said, "Faith is between fear and hope, and in Surah Al-Fatihah, by mentioning Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim, along with Malik Yawm ad-Deen, it is established that if on one side there is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim, then on the other side, there is Malik Yawm ad-Deen as well. How beautifully both fears and hopes have been balanced in these two attributes." 1456 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once His Holiness, peace be upon him, mentioned regarding the wealth of the treasury that it should be spent in the cause of religious jihad. Because when the enemy attacks Islam and the Muslims do not have gunpowder (for defense) except for the treasury's wealth, then should we sit back and watch that this wealth belongs to the treasury, and we do not use it? Everything belongs to Allah, and to Allah it shall return. By spending it in the cause, it becomes purified." 1457 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Sardar Sundarsingh Sahib, a resident of Dhar Kot Baga Tehsil Batala, when he embraced Islam, his Islamic name was Fazl Haq. His wife was staunchly attached to her Sikh religion. Sardar Fazl Haq Sahib desired to become a Muslim. Once the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said, "If she does not become a Muslim, it's fine. While staying true to your religion, living in your house is permissible in Islam." Efforts were made, but she did not come to Sardar Sahib. Finally, Sardar Fazl Haq Sahib's marriage took place in Lahore, which was blessed. 1458 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah that once there was mention of a beautiful cap with a star. Mia Sharif Ahmad Sahib was a child at that time. He used to hit this cap with a stick and press it with his feet. The women objected, but he did not listen. When Hazrat Amma Jan objected, he still did not stop. Hazrat Amma Jan said, "Sharif, you are ruining the cap." Hazrat went out, saw it, and said, "What happened, it's just a child. When I was young, I tore a beautiful cap that had tassels. The child did it a few times." Upon this, Mia Sharif Ahmad Sahib left the cap and went away. 1459 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah that once someone sent three Turkish caps. The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, called all three children and placed the caps on the heads of Hazrat Mia Mahmood Ahmad Sahib, Hazrat Mia Bashir Ahmad Sahib, and Hazrat Mia Sharif Ahmad Sahib, and they got engrossed in their work. He did not even think whether the caps were right or not. 1460 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated through writing that once the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, regarding the acceptance of prayers, said, "What is prayer? Just as the state of a sick person worsens gradually, similarly, the state of a person improves gradually due to prayer." 1461 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that I have seen His Holiness, peace be upon him, reading only two units of prayer in Masjid Aqsa on Fridays multiple times. Generally, people pray four units before the Friday prayer, but I have observed His Holiness praying only two units. Perhaps these two units were the Sunnah of entering the mosque, as the remaining prayers were offered at home and then His Holiness would come to Masjid Mubarak. 1462 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that once in the gathering of His Holiness, peace be upon him, the saying "There is no prayer without the presence of the heart" was mentioned. He said, "The presence of the heart is when the call to prayer is heard, and one goes to the mosque. Whether attention is focused during the prayer or not, this is the choice of Allah. It is the duty of a person to be present on time." 1463 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Murad Khatoon Sahib, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that when I arrived from Agra after a major earthquake, Asghari's mother and some other women informed me that His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, used to praise Mia Mahmood, i.e., Khalifatul Masih II, may Allah be pleased with him, in such a way that during that anxious and dangerous time, he took care of his wife and did not leave her side. Women often forget their children in such delicate times." 1464 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Amaullah Qadian narrated in writing that when the news was published that the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, saw black trees being planted by angels, His Holiness asked how these trees were being planted. It was said that these are plague trees. The plague will be severe. Qadian should be kept safe compared to other cities. My father said to my mother that you should go to Qadian. My brother used to study in Qadian, and relatives were also in Qadian. We went to Qadian. When my mother and other sisters started coming, I also got ready, but my elder sister said that this unmarried girl should not go because it was our custom not to send unmarried girls outside. I cried a lot and insisted, and finally, they agreed, and we all did not have to cry. My mother was riding a horse, and we were on foot. My feet swelled. When we reached near the government school, we sat down tired to breathe. His Holiness was taking a walk at that time. He passed by. When we reached the door of the house, Amma Jan said that His Holiness had taken a walk. I was very eager to visit His Holiness. When His Holiness arrived, I saw that his face was very radiant. His Holiness asked, "Where have you come from?" We replied, "From Makiryan." Subhanpur, Tehsil Kangra's Minister of Education, Headmaster Sahib's daughters are here, and this is our mother. His Holiness asked, "Have you eaten?" We replied, "Yes, we have eaten. You please come inside." We asked Dr. Sahiba how the Bai'at (pledge of allegiance) is taken. Dr. Sahiba said, "You will keep saying as His Holiness instructs, you don't have to make any effort. Amma Jan said to His Holiness that they have come to take Bai'at. His Holiness sat on a chair in the room. His Holiness started taking Bai'at from us. We were so shy that we couldn't speak loudly. His Holiness said, "Speak loudly so that I can hear. Then we spoke in a loud voice. When we started to leave, His Holiness said, "Your feet are swollen today, don't go today, it will be better to go tomorrow."

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Ahlia Bibi Sahib, the Tehsildar, narrated through the committee

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Amaullah Qadian narrated in writing that once my father took me away and His Holiness, peace be upon him, said, "And there will be an earthquake. A big earthquake that has already occurred and another one is coming. My father said, "Please guide whether I should take her away or leave her with the responsibility." His Holiness said, "Do not leave the daily work. Remind through prayer repeatedly." By the end of December, I went to His Holiness' house once, and Amma Jan cooked rice for Asghari's mother. The rice got spoiled. Hazrat Amma Jan got upset. His Holiness, peace be upon him, heard the voice and came out and said, "Don't say anything about it." Amma Jan said, "She has spoiled the rice." His Holiness, peace be upon him, said, "Only the rice will spoil." 1467 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that His Holiness, peace be upon him, when the revelation came regarding the earthquake in Kangra and others (which mostly occurred in 1904), "We will destroy what they build." Upon this, His Holiness, peace be upon him, one day said that it is known from this revelation in Dharamsala, Kangra district, that another earthquake will come, and the buildings being constructed will collapse. "Our Lord, all things serve You. Our Lord, so protect us and help us and have mercy on us." 1468 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah that we and Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib lived in the same house. We had built a wall in the courtyard. My son was born. My sister, Ummat-ul-Rahman Sahibah, said to His Holiness, "We and Mufti Sahib live in the same house. Their child's name is also 'Abdul Salam,' and our servant's name is also 'Abdul Salam.' His Holiness laughed and said, "Then what happened, he is his father's son. He belongs to his father." 1469 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Tell your mother. Do not speak to men. I felt ashamed later. 1470 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that once in a gathering, the esteemed wife and everyone together ate mangoes in the courtyard, and two to three heaps of peels and pits were piled up, attracting many flies. I was also sitting there. Some servants were also present, but His Holiness himself put the peels in a basket and threw them on the heaps of peels in the courtyard with his own hands. 1471 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that (the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him) once said, "Prayers should be made in the prayer. In Ruku, in Sujood, after the prescribed Tasbeehat, one should pray in their own language. Some people quickly finish the prayer and then raise their hands for long supplications. This is like when someone stands up immediately after the prayer is over and starts begging. It is not appropriate at that time. It is better to pray during the prayer. That is the time of acceptance." 1472 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that "I heard from Hazrat Amma Jan Sahib that once in the evening, Hazrat Um-ul-Momineen Sahib and Maulviani advised to scare Hasan Bibi, the wife of Malik Ghulam Hussain Sahib. When the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, went to the mosque for the Isha prayer, Hazrat Um-ul-Momineen Sahib told Hasan Bibi to cook rice. When she went to fetch water, Maulviani Sahib hid under the four-legged cot. She brought the water and stood next to the four-legged cot to give water, and Maulviani Sahib

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I grabbed his feet from below with force. He slapped me two or three times, and I fell to the ground. His Holiness, peace be upon him, came to the mosque in a disturbed state and inquired. Hazrat Amma Jan and everyone remained silent. He then said, "I have repeatedly said not to engage in such matters during prayer." He smiled as he realized what had happened. 1473 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that Allah Almighty revealed to me that the people of Sohal, Tehsil and District Gurdaspur, at the beginning of the claim of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, were mostly objectors and protested every action and stillness. They were also objecting at the Minaret (Jonzul Gah, which is the Minaret of the Promised Messiah). They asked, "Where is the Minaret?" Upon this, it is mentioned in the Hadiths that the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, once said, "When the Minaret is built, where will these objectors be? (Meaning they have perished) As such, one died of plague and the other is alive but in a critical condition, never heard speaking. 1474 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah that when the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, lost his paternal aunt, he expressed sorrow and said, "Today our paternal aunt has passed away." 1475 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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I felt anxious. I have been hearing this response for almost 30 years that "Your prayers are rejected, not accepted. He is independent, does as He wills, and I am a servant. Besides Him, there is no refuge for me. He rejects my prayer due to His independence. I will present my servitude and worship before Him and keep asking until my last breath. When his independence reached this extent, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was informed through revelation that all your prayers are accepted. 1476 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Ahlia Bibi, the esteemed wife of Hazrat Qazi Abdul Rahim Sahib Bhatti Qadian, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah that once a woman (a vendor of clay toys) called out. "Who will buy clay toys?" It was a hot season. His Holiness and Amma Jan used to stay in the lower part of the house those days. His Holiness was eating when the woman called out. Amma Jan had not responded yet when the woman said, "I am very hungry, give me bread." Safiya, who was serving His Holiness at that time, used to feed him. She quickly placed a piece of bread in her hand and raised it high quickly, taking a big bite and putting it in her mouth, and quickly raised her hand high. When the woman saw the solid building, she asked whose house it was, not of Christians, right? Safiya said, "Who are you?" She said, "I am from the Muslim community." His Holiness, upon hearing this, stood up, smiling, and said, "Tell her. This is the house of Muslims." He repeated three times to tell her that this is specifically the house of Muslims. Then he took out a rupee from his pocket and gave it to her. Despite being very hungry, she did not eat it until she verified that these blessings were for Muslims. You were very pleased.

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I grabbed his feet from below with force. He slapped me two or three times, and I fell to the ground. His Holiness, peace be upon him, came to the mosque in a disturbed state and inquired. Hazrat Amma Jan and everyone remained silent. He then said, "I have repeatedly said not to engage in such matters during prayer." He smiled as he realized what had happened. 1477 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that at the gathering (Dharm Mahotsav) when the content of "Islamic Principles: A Philosopher" that Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib had read in Lahore was being discussed, Allah Almighty had already given the news that the content was elevated. At that time, the condition of the audience was such that even if someone coughed, the audience did not like it. What was the content? It was a shining sign of the existence of Allah Almighty. The content that Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib Batalvi had refuted was read a day before, in which it was said, "People demand signs from us. Where should we show them? We do not have anyone to show signs. After that, the next day, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, read the content in which it was strongly said, "He is blind who says, 'Where should we show signs?' Come, I will show signs, and I have come to give sight to the blind." (These phrases were themselves a sign because Maulvi Muhammad Hussain's content was read first and then the Promised Messiah's content was read. If the Promised Messiah's content had been read first and Maulvi Muhammad Hussain's content later, confusion would have arisen. But it was the will of God that the greatness of Islam be manifested, so the weakness (towards Islam) shown in Maulvi Muhammad Hussain's content was rejected, and the glory of Islam was elevated by the messengers of God. All praise is due to Allah for that.

Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that once we were in great debt. I offered my service to His Holiness. His Holiness said, "Engage in the wood business." So, we benefited greatly from the wood business. 1478 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Dr. Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that once my sister and I came from Makkiyara. It was the days of the plague. There was a guard at the door of His Holiness. His Holiness asked, "Did no one stop you?" We replied, "No." His Holiness said, "Has no one stopped you?" We replied, "No." His Holiness

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No one stopped us. His Holiness, peace be upon him, realized, "Where you came from, there was no plague, right?" We replied, "No." His Holiness said, "No place will remain unaffected; everywhere the plague will spread." 1480 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that once during the month of Ramadan, after seeing the moon themselves, some non-Ahmadi witnesses kept a fast. On the same day, we reached Qadian around noon, and it was mentioned that we were fasting, and His Holiness, peace be upon him, also came to the mosque. At that time, books of Hadith were being requested in the mosque, and there was great attention because no one in Qadian had kept a fast that day. During this time, we were asked, "Did you keep the fast after seeing the moon yourself?" We replied, "Some non-Ahmadis had seen it." Upon hearing our statement that the moon was seen by non-Ahmadis, the books were put aside, and it was said, "We thought you had kept the fast after seeing the moon yourself, so investigations had begun." After that, laughter continued for a while.

Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Ahlia Allah Yar Sahib Thakidar, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that once my father, Master Zahir-ud-Din Sahib, fell ill, so my husband brought him to Qadian. His Holiness was in Delhi those days. When my father's illness worsened, his relatives brought him. They said, "Make sure he doesn't die in your daughter's house." They had already died of the same illness. When His Holiness returned from Delhi, I went to greet him. Upon hearing my voice, he came out of the room and said, "Barakat! I am sorry for your father's death." I burst into tears. His Holiness said, "Don't cry. Everyone has to die. You should console yourself." Since His Holiness said that, my crying and grief had stopped. 1482 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that during the days when the cases began and the decision of the Christian clerk's case was made, and Pilate

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Bahadur Sahib, Deputy Commissioner Douglas of Gurdaspur, congratulated Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) before making a decision and also inquired, "Will you seek refuge in the clerk, etc.?" Hazrat replied, "I do not want to seek refuge in worldly governments. My reliance is on my Allah Almighty." This statement had a good impact on him. Ahmadis were very pleased with the respect shown to them in this case. Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Batalvi had testified in favor of the Christians. He had faced severe humiliation. Abdullah Atham, a Christian, was also terrified in the face of the impending judgment, saying, "Snakes have been released on me, and swordsmen have attacked," etc. Maulvi Muhammad Hussain had bought a knife worth eight crore Muslims in India despite being a representative. One day, Sheikh Muhammad Bukhsh, the Inspector of Batala Police Station, mentioned this to him and showed him the knife. The Inspector reported a breach of peace, and Deputy Commissioner Gurdaspur summoned both parties. Here, the Inspector, in his excitement, said that Mirza Clarke had escaped from the case. Now they will know." At this point, Allah Almighty informed His Promised Messiah about the victory in the case that "The wrongdoer will cut his own hands and be restrained." The purpose of this case was that Deputy Commissioner Bahadur was on a tour, the presentation was at the Dhariwal factory, and it was the month of Ramadan. Before the date, it was thought that a camp should be set up near the Dhariwal factory so that there would be no inconvenience at the time of the presentation. (It was an eight-mile journey from Qadian.) Initially, an attempt was made in Leel, but unfortunately, the Muslims of Leel refused. Later, the Khunda location was suggested, and Rani Asher, the head of the Khunda location, expressed great joy at the arrival of His Holiness and cleared her prestigious residence for accommodation, presented her offering through her companions, and sent them ahead for the reception of His Holiness and prepared her high-status residence for residence and presented her offering through her companions and sent a message that I am so happy with the arrival of His Holiness that I think Sardar Jameel Singh Sahib has arrived (Sardar Jameel Singh Sahib was the husband of Rani Musafirah). That night, Rani Sahiba Musafirah welcomed His Holiness with the servants.

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The invitation was extended with great joy by Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him). Seth Abdul Rahman Sahib Madrasi was also accompanying on this journey. His Holiness was in the palanquin. (The palanquin was an ancient mode of transportation in Punjab where about four people carried it) and Seth Sahib was alone. We all, brothers, were walking alongside the palanquin, and we were observing fast. When the mention of fasting came up, His Holiness, peace be upon him, said that there was no fast during the journey. "We broke our fast at that moment. The next day, we appeared at the Dhariwal factory (one mile away from Khunda) in Gurdaspur. The visitors were so numerous that eventually, it was mentioned to His Holiness that the visitors were disturbed due to the crowd but could not visit with ease. His Holiness, peace be upon him, accepted the request and stood on the bridge over the canal, giving people the opportunity to meet. Note: Maulvi Muhammad Hussain used to witness this scene but with regret. The District Magistrate finally wrote to Maulvi Muhammad Hussain that "I will not call Mirza Sahib a disbeliever. And the inspector's hands were injured by the knife (Chandra) which made him unable to move. Allah Almighty said, "The wrongdoer will cut his own hands and be restrained." The District Magistrate asked His Holiness, peace be upon him, if he called him a disbeliever. His Holiness replied, "I did not call him that, but he issued a fatwa of disbelief against me, so he was afflicted with his own fate. And you signed on it."

Barakat Bibi Sahib, the esteemed wife of Ahlia Allah Yar Sahib Thakidar, narrated through the committee of the servants of Allah Qadian that I used to bring my sister's son, who was six or eight years old, to the sacred house of Hazrat. One day, while he was reciting the prayer, he started coughing. His Holiness said, "This child has a black cough; until he gets better, do not bring him here." I requested His Holiness to pray for his recovery, and soon the child was relieved. 1484 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that

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At the beginning of the claim, there used to be confrontations between Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), and Maulvi Allah Ditta Muhammad Ali, and others. Once a confrontation took place in Uthwal, District Gurdaspur (now, by the grace of Allah, a sufficient community is established in Uthwal). Since many confrontations had already taken place, there was a strong push for a confrontation on that day to reach a decision. Hundreds of people were present. The discussion continued for nearly a few hours in the face-to-face confrontation. The Ahmadiyya side was speaking with humility, and Maulvi Allah Ditta was on the opposing side. He was wasting time in mockery and ridicule. Although the direction towards reconciliation was indicated with peace, he did not desist from mockery and ridicule. Finally, the session ended without reconciliation. I remember that Sheikh Ghulam Murtaza Sahib, the father of Sheikh Yusuf Ali Sahib (former private secretary of His Eminence, the Second Caliph, may Allah strengthen him with His support), was also present there with others. He was deeply affected by the words and behavior of the Ahmadis. Well, the confrontation did not happen, but by the will of Allah Almighty, that same year, Maulvi Allah Ditta was captured in the plague and perished. Praise be to Allah for that - Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that once I asked His Holiness (peace be upon him) about the use of fireworks, music, etc., at wedding ceremonies. He said, "Fireworks are not permissible. It is a harmful act, and the purpose of music is to announce the marriage." 66

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that once it was the day of Eid, and Eid was being celebrated at the same place where non-Ahmadis now dispute that Ahmadis are forcibly taking control. His Holiness (peace be upon him) also arrived at the Eid gathering and was strolling around when Hakim Fazl Din Sahib, the late Bheroi, said, "All Muslims have come here; you should leave the city so that the modesty of the women is protected." At that moment, I was in Tamal, and His Holiness arrived at the same place while strolling. Here Hakim

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Conversations were taking place with Sahib. Hakim Sahib suggested to Mian Khair-ud-Din to go to the city for the protection of modesty. Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) said, "Send someone else for protection." Hakim Sahib mentioned my name again. Hazrat refused. When Hakim Sahib mentioned my name again, Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) stopped him with a warning, and Hakim Sahib fell silent. 1487 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that once His Holiness (peace be upon him) put an end to discussions and debates. During those days, Maulvi Allah Ditta, Ali Muhammad Sohailvi, and Maulvi Abdus Subhan Sakin Masaniyan came to a place called Harsiyan. At that time, Brother Fazl Muhammad Sahib (father of Maulvi Abdul Ghaffoor Sahib, preacher, Munshi Noor Muhammad Sahib, etc.) from Harsiyan invited the Ahmadis to Dharamkot Bagh and also sent a man to invite us to Sikhawani for discussion. Since His Holiness (peace be upon him) had ordered to stop discussions and debates, we had knowledge of it. Therefore, I and my elder brother Mian Imam-ud-Din Sahib (father of Maulvi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib Shams, preacher) went to Harsiyan, and our eldest brother Mian Jamal-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, went to Qadian for permission. It was decided that until permission was received from Qadian, there would be no discussion. We heard the message from the opponents to come out to the field, but we remained silent. However, verbally we replied that we are waiting for an order to discuss, and until then, we will not engage. The opponents started singing songs of joy. Chaudhry Fath Singh Sahib, the numberdar, came from their side and said to separate me and told me that if you are not capable of debating, then tell me, and I will send you away for some reason. I said that by the grace of Allah, we have the strength to debate, and the opposing party knows our strength, but we are obedient to our leader. Qadian has given us permission for discussion, and we are waiting for his arrival. If permission is granted from Qadian, we will engage in the discussion, and you will come to know of our strength. If

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If permission is not granted, we will not engage in the discussion; then, whoever desires can make their own comparisons. After a short while, Brother Sahib Marhoom reached there and said that Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) did not grant permission. When the opponents realized that the discussion would not take place from the Ahmadi side, a storm of rudeness and impertinence arose among them, and whatever they could do, they did. There was no limit to mockery and ridicule. Even small children were happily singing wedding songs, and we remained silent. The opposing party was apparently in a state of victory and success, and we in failure and defeat left from the location of Harsiyan. But the amazing spectacle of the power of Allah Almighty was witnessed that on Friday, a group from the mentioned town of Batala arrived in Qadian to pledge allegiance. We were astonished and asked what evidence they found in our defeat. So, they replied, "We saw truthfulness in your faces and falsehood and indecency in theirs. This fact drew us towards Qadian. Praise be to Allah for that." 1488 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that on the days when Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) intended to write the book "Arya Dharam" (which mentions the issues of Aryas), he said a day before that Aryas are our neighbors. If we, as given by Nand, do not accept the explanation of Nyog, then perhaps Aryas will say that we do not believe, but we have been troubled. It is better that Aryas be asked about Qadian. So, selected Aryas Mulla Wamal and Sharmeen. They were brought to the blessed mosque, and they were asked if the way Pandit Dayanand explained the issue of Nyog is correct. They said that the issue of Nyog is just like divorce and second marriage. When they were explained that after divorce, there is no relationship between the woman and the man, so she has the right to remarry, but in Nyog, the woman remains at her husband's house, is called by another man, and bears children. Also, in Nyog, even if there are no children, it is not dissolved, but in the case of divorce, it is dissolved. Additionally, in Nyog, only girls are born, not boys, so

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If permission is granted for Nyog, then a boy should be born. What is the relationship between divorce and Nyog? Do you know that when only girls are born, as written by Dayanand, a boy should not be born in Nyog. They said, "Yes, we accept what Dayanand has written." At that time, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib was standing there. Maulvi Sahib said to me, "This is a great shame." So, I loudly said, "This is a great shame." Then Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) heard and said, "Quiet means silent. This should not be said." After that, Aryas left, and the book "Arya Dharam" was published. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Khair-ud-Din Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing that I remember it was the blessed month of Ramadan and a hot season. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was in that room which was to the north of the old building and was adjacent to the eastern gate. You were fasting, and I had not reached the age of puberty yet, so I was not fasting. Another person named Jamal, who was the brother of late Mian Jan Muhammad Sahib, was also there. We were both pressing the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). When the sun inclined towards the west, at that time, some white chickpeas were in a pot in a corner of the cold room. They were distributed by the blessed hands of the Promised Messiah to both of us.

I also remember a poem that used to be recited at the end of some jurisprudential books like Pakki Roti, etc., by Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, from Qila Suba Singh, District Sialkot. The number of verses in it was twelve, but I only remember four:

• Do not be heedless for a moment, O heart
• You have to leave this world
• Leaving the plow, you have to plow the empty land
• Neither will there be a cat, nor a brother, nor a son, nor a father and mother

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What does the merchant of deeds gain by sowing seeds in the garden of your delicate body, O brother? The day will come when these deeds will bear fruit. O slave, do not be heedless for a moment, for every deed will come to fruition. 1490 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Sahibah Bint Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib Marhoom narrated in writing that once we all went to the garden. This servant was always around like Abu Huraira. Many women were present. At that time, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah and Hazrat Mubarak Ahmad were walking. Sahibzada Mubarak Ahmad was restless. Take a stone. Take a stone. And the servant went behind them. Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) went to a tree and raised his hand and gave a blessed stone to Mubarak Ahmad. The wives laughed and went ahead. A girl who was a relative of Baba Hasan Muhammad and her name was Jiyun climbed the tree. She thought maybe there are stones there. We all searched every corner but found no stone. The stone tree was towards the heavenly graveyard. When she was taken to the helpless garden, the matter came to mind. Once I saw that there was no tree, I felt great regret and also cried. In my heart, I said, "Oh! If I were there, I would never let those people cut the tree. This sign I have seen with my own eyes. 1491 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib Patiala narrated in writing that Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Sahib Muradabadi Marhoom was among the old sincere devotees of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). At that time, when Barahin Ahmadiyya Volume II was under print at Noor Ahmad Press, Amritsar. Sheikh Sahib used to do the copywriting in the mentioned press and was among the good and skilled scribes. Consequently, Barahin Ahmadiyya Volume II is all written by him. Later, due to the fatigue of intense writing of powerful words, he became weak and passed away here.

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In Patiala, due to his calligraphy skills, he was employed at the Foreign Office in the state of Patiala for a monthly salary of 30 rupees. After being employed for ten to twelve years, while staying in the Ahmadiyya community in Patiala, they continued to give regular contributions and at the same place, one night after offering prayers and returning home from the mosque, he passed away due to a snake bite. 1492 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib Patiala narrated in writing that during the days of his stay here, Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Sahib Muradabadi Marhoom recounted an incident that is as follows. Sheikh Sahib said that during the days when he was writing Barahin Ahmadiyya Volume II in the mentioned press, a saintly elderly person who seemed to be from the Indian side came to the press as a traveler through someone's mediation. Sheikh Sahib used to say that the first time he saw him, I thought he might be someone who gives charity for mosques or orphanages, etc., but after a few days of his stay, I observed that he used to go out in the morning and return to his designated place without conversing with anyone. I thought if this person was inclined towards charity, he would have mentioned it in the press or sought assistance. Coincidentally, one day he stood in the courtyard and I asked him how he came here. In response, that saintly person said that he keeps wandering as a tourist. Upon further inquiry, he said that inquiring about his purpose would not benefit me, but you will consider me a lunatic or a speculative thinker. Sheikh Sahib said that his answer made me more curious, and with insistence, I said if you have no objection, please tell me. Upon this, the saintly person narrated his story in such a way that my family background was such that there were people who instilled the importance of prayer and fasting from childhood and developed an interest in religion. I had a sincere desire to meet God and in this tradition

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Aside from performing worship, there was a desire to attain the satisfaction of the heart. In my enthusiasm, I would meet every scholar and elder with whom I coincidentally crossed paths or whose praises I heard from people. I would meet them and express my desires, hoping for guidance on the path of righteousness, or any task or duty that they would assign to me. I would act accordingly, but if my purpose was not fulfilled, then I would embark on a search. In this pursuit, a dervish informed me of a place where many people had found enlightenment. The dervish told me that he was certain about his path and had set off with a firm resolve. Upon reaching the dervish's place, I had just begun this journey when one night, a venerable figure appeared in a dream, accompanied by another gentleman. They both stood before me, and the first mentioned elder, at that moment, in my opinion, was the same venerable person whose place I was visiting. The esteemed person addressed me, saying, "Do not waste your time here in vain and if your desires can be fulfilled at this moment, seek blessings from them." I looked towards the other gentleman with curiosity, and I had not yet discovered who they were. What were their names? Where did they reside? Had someone awakened me or had I opened my eyes myself?

1493 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib Patiala narrated in writing that Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Sahib Muradabadi Marhoom recounted that after completing the days of his stay there, he stayed until the completion of the journey. When the journey was completed and no further revelations occurred, he decided to return. Since that day, he has chosen this path of wandering, cutting ties with family, wandering in every village, town, and city, and whenever he finds the address of a venerable person, he goes there and when he does not find compatibility with my desired method, he returns to another direction. For twelve years, neither do my family members have news of me nor do I have news of them. After traversing all of India, I have now arrived in Punjab. Here in Amritsar, people have given me shelter.

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However, the path that is imprinted on my heart like a photograph, no one found it to be in accordance. Now, I will set off to another direction from here in half a day. This is my claim and purpose of traveling. Sheikh Sahib used to say that upon hearing his fate, I was amazed and felt compassion for his condition. Amazed because what determination and independence does this person have that he has staked his entire life on a false hope and merely a dream, and is continuing his life on this gamble. And compassion because if such a person does not find what he seeks, will his entire life pass in misery? And he has chosen a destination whose outcome is unknown. If that person does not meet you, then what will you do? He said, "I have resolved to remain engaged in this manner until my last breath, and where death comes, I will die." So that I have the right to say in the court of God that in my power and capacity, I did not leave any deficiency. Now, if it was not in my fate, then my choice was not valid. Sheikh Sahib said to him, "Shall I also tell you the address of a venerable person?" He said, "What more do I need?" Sheikh Sahib informed him of Hazrat Sahib's address that from here, four to five stations away, there is a place called Batala City. At a distance of ten to eleven miles, there is a small town called Qadian where a venerable person named Mirza Ghulam Ahmad resides. He claims to receive revelations. In support of Islam and the Quran, he has written a book that is being printed in this press. He has also included his revelations and prophecies in it and has strongly responded to the objections of Christians, Aryas, and Brahmos regarding Islam and the Quran, and has invited people for a debate. He has raised such objections on their false books that the whole country is talking about it, and the great scholars and newspapers of India and Punjab have praised it greatly, saying that such a book has not been written yet in support of Islam. You have seen places and elders, do see him too." Upon this, the dervish said, "No, Monsieur, I do not like such companions who engage in arguments and disputes. They are not to my liking. If God accepts my work, then

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One who is destined to leave the world will do so, and if not, then it is as per the will of Allah. Upon hearing this, Sheikh Sahib fell silent and immersed himself in his work. Sheikh Sahib used to say that during those days, it was my routine that after copying Barahin Ahmadiyya throughout the week, on Sundays, I would personally take the proof to Qadian for Hazrat Sahib's review, and after obtaining the proof, I would return to Amritsar for printing. 1494 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib Patiala narrated in writing that Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Sahib Muradabadi Marhoom stated that after the conversation with the dervish, as his words had an impact on me, on the day when I had gone to Qadian, I met the mentioned dervish again and said to him that I am also setting off with you. If you are willing to go, then let's go. It will be a journey. You will not face any trouble with me. I am ready to pay for the journey from Amritsar to the return. The dervish replied that there is no need for payment or anything else. I have been wandering before and will continue to do so. If you say so, then I will go. Sheikh Sahib mentioned that with some insistence, he agreed to accompany me, and both set off from Amritsar on the train to reach Batala station at twelve noon. From there, they traveled to Qadian after crossing the bridge where the buildings of Qadian started to appear. Sheikh Sahib pointed towards those buildings and said to the dervish, "These buildings belong to the same area we are heading towards." Upon this, the dervish grabbed a man and said, "Monsieur! By the grace of God, is it unlikely that those venerable persons whom you are taking me to are the ones whose solution is imprinted on my heart?" Sheikh Sahib replied, "You had said on that day that you do not have hope of fulfillment from such people. What changed your mind?" In response, the mentioned dervish said that he cannot disclose the reason, but there is a quality that can be likened to a thirsty person wandering aimlessly in the jungle in search of water. He has not found water yet, but he can sense it flowing from the river.

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As the cool breeze of the passing air near the water whispers, assuring the heart and instilling hope of reaching the water, such is the quality of joy that is becoming apparent in my soul, which was never seen before at any other place. Sheikh Sahib replied, "Whatever is destined by Allah will happen. Now, it's just a matter of half an hour; you will see for yourself." Sheikh Sahib said, "At two o'clock, we both reached Qadian. After keeping our travel belongings in the guest house and performing ablution, when we came out towards the mosque, we heard that the Zuhr prayer had already taken place, but Hazrat Sahib was still in the mosque. We took a few steps up and found Hazrat Sahib standing at the door. There was a circle of some attendants. Upon entering the mosque, we greeted Hazrat Sahib and then performed the Zuhr prayer. 1495 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib Patiala narrated in writing that Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Sahib Muradabadi mentioned to me that after the Zuhr prayer, I informed him about presenting the proofs. Hazrat graciously invited me inside the connected room. After presenting the proofs, and discussing necessary matters related to the proofs, I elaborated on the story of the dervish and said that I have brought him along from Amritsar today and he recognized you from the door and told me that he had seen you in a dream. Then, after seeking permission from Hazrat Sahib, I brought him inside. As soon as he sat down, the first question Hazrat Sahib asked him was, "Are you not doubtful about your recognition?" He replied, "No, sir. I have no doubt at all. I am in the same doubt and in the same attire that you are wearing now."

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I have seen the presence of the revered one. This longing was adorned with the same captivity. After that, Hazrat Sahib addressed Sheikh Sahib and said, "If there is a sincere desire to meet Allah in someone's heart, then by placing him in trials and tests for some time, and by passing him through the stages of determination and independence, Allah eventually provides him with the means of guidance. After this, we went outside. 1496 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib Patiala narrated in writing that Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Sahib Muradabadi mentioned that the next day when I started to leave, I inquired from the dervish about his intentions. He replied, "Where should I go now? You go. I will stay here as per the orders of Hazrat Sahib." Sheikh Sahib left him in the guest house and returned alone to Amritsar. The next week, he went again. Upon inquiry, the dervish said that he goes to the mosque and reads prayers there until Hazrat Sahib remains present. After that, he goes to the guest house and engages in the remembrance of Allah. Hazrat Sahib did not say anything special to him, and I did not have the courage to ask or inquire. Sheikh Sahib said that as usual, when I went to Qadian three to four times every week with proofs, this person gave the same answer each time as he did the first time. The last time I went, he expressed the same quality about Hazrat Sahib to me, but he expressed a desire that since now Allah has granted me success in my search, for the past two to three days, I have been feeling that if Hazrat Sahib permits, I should go to my homeland and inquire about my relatives. Since I have not found any clue about their life or death, and because I do not have the courage to inquire from Hazrat Sahib directly, if you mention this to Hazrat Sahib, then as per Hazrat Sahib's indication, I will act accordingly." Muhammad Karim Ilahi Sahib said, "When I was present in the service of Hazrat Sahib, I mentioned the desire of the dervish to him. Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) said, 'Yes! They can go happily. There is no restriction; indeed, they should go and inquire about their family.'"

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When his heart desires, he can return. With Hazrat Sahib's permission, I called him inside so that he could hear Hazrat Sahib's guidance directly from his own blessed tongue. Upon his presence, Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) said, "You can go and return whenever you wish." He was given some books to read for learning and performing various duties. Hazrat stated that the observance of Sunnah and offering prayers with devotion is the highest duty. Besides this, reciting Durood Sharif, seeking forgiveness, and understanding the Quran Majeed whenever free are sufficient. In our tradition, there is no way to go against the Sunnah by hanging upside down or standing in cold water. Upon hearing this, the dervish insisted, saying, "Since I am accustomed to struggles with consciousness, if any task is assigned to me in the form of struggle, I will continue to act accordingly." Hearing this, Hazrat Sahib stood up, went inside, picked up a copy of Barahin Ahmadiyya, which was published at that time, and handed it over to him, saying, "Take this, read it yourself, and let others listen to it too. Allah has destined this time for such efforts." Miyan Khairuddin Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing to me that once Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) said, "There is a need to review the books of jurisprudence." 1498 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Khairuddin Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing to me that once Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him) mentioned Allah's mercy and said, "Allah seeks excuses to forgive (meaning He searches)." 1499 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Miyan Khairuddin Sahib Sikhawani narrated in writing to me that on the day Bhai Abdul Rahim Sahib (formerly known as Jagat Singh) accepted Islam, a few days later, some of his well-built and youthful relatives, five or six in number, came from the village of Sarsangh in the district of Amritsar or Lahore to take Sheikh Sahib back to Qadian.

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I was sitting in the clinic of Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib at that time, and Sheikh Abdul Rahim Sahib was also sitting there. Hazrat Maulvi Sahib said to me, "Take him along with you to our village Sikhawani." Immediately, I implemented this, and we both reached Sikhawani because there was a large Sikh community there, and he mingled with the Sikh fraternity. Later, we arrived at our place, and happily met Sheikh Sahib, finally demanding to have a conversation outside the village. Although Sheikh Sahib and we did not approve of his request due to familial considerations, it was deemed appropriate to overlook his emotional request and permission was granted. When we started to leave the house, at a short distance, there was a field where Sikhs and others were gathered, and the conversation ended there. Sheikh Sahib told his relatives, "If you take Abdul Rahim with you willingly, we won't stop you. But if you try to take him forcefully, we will have to intervene before you can take him, otherwise, you cannot take him at all." Thus, the conversation ended. Finally, they requested to have a private conversation with him. So, at some distance from the village, there was a Chhapar (a type of tree), they went there, and we stood guard. In the end, Sheikh Sahib did not agree to anything he said. They returned from there, and Sheikh Sahib came towards us. At that time, we, along with Sheikh Sahib, reached Qadian. After the evening prayer, all the circumstances were explained in the presence of Hazrat. Hazrat expressed dissatisfaction, saying, "Maulvi Sahib made a big mistake by sending them out of Qadian. Which place is safer than Qadian?"

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Respectable Aisha Sahiba, daughter of Ahmad Jan Sahib Khayyat Peshawari, for the sake of Allah.

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Chaudhry Hakim Ali Sahib narrated through respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin, in writing that in 1904, when a major earthquake occurred, we were all walking in the garden with Hazrat (peace be upon him). I was about eight years old at that time. Hazrat Amman Jan was swinging in the garden. Blessed Nawab Begum Sahib, Saleha Begum Sahib, the wife of Mir Muhammad Al-Haq Sahib, daughter of Peer Manzoor Muhammad Sahib, my sister Fatima Begum, Wahmeeda, and Saeeda, daughters of Peer Iftikhar Ahmed Sahib, we were all swinging. When it was my turn, he passed by. Upon seeing us, Hazrat (peace be upon him) smiled. 1501 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Respected Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, and Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Fazil narrated through respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib in writing that I and Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Khawar Ba Bushah Deen, both used to rock Hazrat (peace be upon him) to sleep at night. One day, Hazrat said, "When I start receiving revelations, wake me up. When the revelation begins, she used to say, 'You wake up,' and I used to say, 'You wake up.' Finally, I said, 'It is Hazrat's command; if I don't wake up, it will be a sin.' We woke him up. Hazrat asked if we heard or knew anything. I said no, the pen and ink were near Hazrat, and he wrote. He said, 'From now on, I will wake you up at the right time. Revelations usually start at eleven o'clock. We knew that when Hazrat started receiving revelations, he would generally feel cold, causing some shivering, and Hazrat would also hum a little. 1502 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Lal Pari Sahibah Pathani, daughter of Ahmad Noor Sahib, through her cat, narrated through respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib in writing that when we came from our homeland, my eyes used to ache a lot and it would happen every season. I received treatment in the homeland and also in Qadian. There was no relief. One day, I said to my late mother, 'I wish to serve Hazrat Aqdas and heal my eyes. Maybe I will get better?'

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His mother said, "Yes, go immediately. I had also given a bowl in which the saliva of Hazrat Messiah Promised One (peace be upon him) should be brought. When I went, Hazrat was sitting cross-legged. He was facing the west. Hazrat (peace be upon him) said, 'Why Lal Pari! How have you come?' I had my hands covering my eyes. I said, 'My eyes ache, and despite many treatments, they do not get better.' You spat on your finger and placed it around my eyes. You said, 'That's it! You won't have such pain again,' and said with a smile, 'Is it better now? Go home!' I opened my eyes, and I never had that pain again. 1503 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Respected mother of Abdul Rahim Sahib, through honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, narrated in writing that Hazrat (peace be upon him) was very righteous and devout. He never wandered around in streets. He mostly stayed at home or went to the mosque. Janu Kashmiri mostly served him. Hafiz Mana Basa sometimes read the Fajr prayer until late at night. Hazrat (peace be upon him) wore simple clothes. When they went to Delhi for his marriage, they left with simplicity. 1504 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Saeeda Begum Sahibah, daughter of Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, through her cat, narrated through respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day when my late mother was in the presence of Hazrat (peace be upon him), she said that my daughter recites this poem from the machine. Hazrat Aqdas said to Khaksar, "Read, listen." Khaksar, sacrificing himself, recited all the verses he had heard. Hazrat put his hand on his head, filled both blessed hands with almonds, and put them in Khaksar's lap. 1505 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Courteous Khair un Nisa Sahibah, mother of Syed Bashir Shah Sahib and daughter of Doctor

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Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once there was heavy rainfall, and food was being prepared in the kitchen by Miyan Najmuddin Sahib. They sent food for the children to sleep first, and the rest of the food would be sent later. Hazrat (peace be upon him) inquired, "Has Shah Sahib's children been fed or not?" The answer was no. In those days, the grandmothers used to stay there. Hazrat asked to send food for Shah Sahib's children first and then for our children. 1506 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed Rahmat un Nisa Begum Sahibah narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that my father, Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Sahib Saadi, pledged allegiance to Hazrat Messiah Promised One (peace be upon him) in Ludhiana. You were among the 313 and were residents of Sanoor. I came into the presence of Hazrat in 1907. My husband and I came to Qadian for the holidays, and I stayed in the lower part of Hazrat's house. It was very hot, and my two young children were also there playing downstairs. Your two daughters used to gather the children and scold me and my husband. For a while, I kept listening to their words. One day, my husband came, and I complained to him. My husband wrote a note and gave it to me to give to Hazrat Messiah. When I went, you and Amman Jan were sitting cross-legged, facing west. You (peace be upon him) asked, 'Why Lal Pari! How have you come?' I had my hands covering my eyes. I said, 'My eyes ache, and despite many treatments, they do not get better.' You spat on your finger and placed it around my eyes. You said, 'That's it! You won't have such pain again,' and said with a smile, 'Is it better now? Go home!' I opened my eyes, and I never had that pain again.

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Regarding me, it was said, "Let this girl not face any more trouble in the future."

After some time, Miyan Mubarak Ahmad Sahib fell ill, and we mostly stayed with him. We observed that there were no signs of any sorrow on your face. When Miyan Mubarak Ahmad Sahib passed away, you read إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ, and then you went to the funeral site and did not return until the funeral arrangements were made. You were naturally sad yet happy. That was the fulfillment of Allah's prediction. You used to say that it was an entrusted trust that has returned to Allah. But whenever I saw you, I saw you happily. You were more concerned about your guests and did not let them face any kind of trouble, considering their troubles as your own. When our holidays ended, I requested permission from the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) to go home, which was happily granted. 1507 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable wife of Hazrat Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once Hazrat Messiah Promised One (peace be upon him) went for a walk towards the east after the sunrise. Along with you, there were several other women, including me, and others like the wife of Mirza Khuda Bakhsh Jhang Wale, Um Habibi, the wife of Muhammad Afzal Sahib Sardar, the wife of Hafiz Ahmadullah Sahib, and the wife of Hazrat Khalifa Asi I. In those days, in the morning, five or six women used to accompany the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) for a walk, and men would go after Asr prayer. Sometimes instead of women, men would accompany in the morning. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) mostly took the route towards Darul Anwar neighborhood for a walk. Sometimes, when the Holy Prophet went out for a walk, Sikh people would utter disrespectful words that were heard by the Holy Prophet and those accompanying him, especially women, like "Mirza takes goats and sheep outside." When Sikh people used such phrases, sometimes Mirza Khuda Bakhsh and the wife of Muhammad Afzal Sahib heard them.

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Pay attention to what the Prophet said, "Let them speak. Stay silent and do not pay attention here."

1508 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Respected Asmat Begum Sahibah, also known as Ahliya Hakeem Hamd Zaman Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was lying down, and I was sitting on the floor near his feet. The Prophet's blessed finger was moving. At that moment, Amman Jan came, and the Prophet heard her voice, saying, "Listen, listen." The Prophet opened his eyes and said, "You have awakened me. It was happening for Zaman. It was good for him." Every day, I used to go to the Prophet for prayers. With the Prophet's prayers, now my four daughters and one son are healthy.

1509 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Aisha Sahibah, daughter of Ahmed Jan Sahib Khayyat Peshawari, wife of Chaudhry Hakeem Ali Sahib, narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that in 1906 when my late mother passed away, Amman Ji, the wife of Khalifa Awwal, took me to their house. Breakfast and other things were arranged. Then after four or five days, the Mother of the Believers brought me to her house. Where now Amman Jan's kitchen is, there my head was being washed. A woman used to pour water on my head. The Mother of the Believers would rub soap on my head and wash it. That woman used to pour more water. The Prophet was sitting there. The Prophet took water from her hand and poured it on my head. Then the Prophet gently poured water, and the Mother of the Believers kept rinsing. The Prophet said, "By doing this, lice will come out."

1510 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib (Jatt Fazil), narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that the Prophet liked sweet rice very much. The Prophet used to eat in the mosque.

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While eating, I sent sweet rice. Hazrat asked Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib, "Who cooked this rice?" He replied, "Hazrat! I don't know." Hazrat said, "Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib's wife cooked and sent them. Pray for their well-being." 1511 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Lal Pari Sahibah, daughter of Ahmed Noor Sahib Pathani, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day my mother, may she rest in peace, was again with Hazrat Messiah Promised One (peace be upon him). Someone brought a goblet. You ate from it and threw the pit. I said to my mother to put it in my mouth. It has a blessing. When I put it in my mouth, you looked at me and gave me the goblet. My mother said no, she wanted that blessing. You said, "I understand your words; this is also a blessing." Since I spoke Pashto. 1512 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1513 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Khair ul Nisaa Sahibah, daughter of Dr. Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one morning, Hazrat (peace be upon him) went for a walk towards the east. When the little sister passed by the elder sister towards the east, Um Habibi, the wife of Mirza Khuda Bakhsh Sahib, said, "Hazrat! Don't go further; I am tired now. Let's go back." So, Hazrat (peace be upon him) smiled and said, "You are tired now; let's go back."

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It will also come within Qadian. If you have to come to someone's house at that time, what will you do?

1514 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Mai Jano Sahibah, also known as Zaujah Soo Ba Arain, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once you came for a walk towards the east. I saw you coming, carrying warm milk in a pot and a piece of jaggery. You said that this girl has worked hard, bringing warm milk in one hand and jaggery in the other. At my house's doorstep, there was a response, people stood still, and those who were with you also stopped. Then you yourself took a sip from the milk and offered sips to everyone else. Hakeem Maulvi Ghulam Muhammad Sahib was also there and said to break the jaggery so that it could not be broken. So, you broke it with your own hands and said to distribute it to everyone. You also tasted it. 1515 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1516 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Murad Bibi Sahibah, daughter of Haji Abdullah Sahib, narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that I was thirteen or fourteen years old when I used to visit Hazrat Messiah Promised One (peace be upon him). Once, my father brought a glass of sugarcane juice. My father stood holding the glass, and I took my glass inside. Amma Jan was sitting, and Hazrat Messiah Promised One (peace be upon him) was swaying. Amma Jan asked the Prophet if he would drink the juice and if she should mix milk in it. The Prophet said yes. Amma Jan strained the juice and mixed milk in it. Then Hazrat Messiah Promised One drank from the glass. I was standing to see you. You had also said that you wanted to drink sugarcane juice since the morning. I also brought another glass of sugarcane juice from my father. Then when Hazrat Messiah Promised One came to the mosque, my father started to turn back, stumbled, and got hurt. Hazrat saw and said, "He stumbled. As soon as my father said that he stumbled, I felt that it was not just a stumble."

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1516 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Syeda Zainab Begum Sahibah, daughter of Dr. Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day after performing ablution, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said to me, "Go inside and bring my cap." When I went inside, I saw an ordinary cap lying there. I returned and said, "Hazrat! It's not there." I went inside three times but did not realize that this old cap belonged to Hazrat. Prince Mubarak Ahmad Sahib, who was present there, said, "I will bring it." When he brought the same cap that I had seen, I was amazed at the simplicity, and he said, "I understand your words; this is also a blessing."

1517 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib (Jatt Fazil), narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that we used to provide all our expenses for bread and clothes. Once, a maid made a basket for herself and Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib. It was the season of cold. I told Hafiz Sahib that when I wake up for Tahajjud prayers in the morning and prepare Sehri, I feel cold. Hafiz Sahib gave me the warm shawl that Hazrat had made for him. When I wore it and went inside, a fire was burning in the stove. When I was warming myself, Hazrat asked, "O Mother of the Believers! Has someone stolen my basket?" I replied that everything belongs to you. You eat from it, you wear it. Hazrat laughed heartily and said, "Eat and drink well."

1518 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Hano Sahibah, wife of Fajja Ma'mar Khadim Qadimi, narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that when a major earthquake occurred, Hazrat stood at the door with his hand on his head. An adobe fell from above. I told Hazrat to come outside. Hazrat said, "All the girls are standing; no one has noticed. She is very clever." Um Habibi, who is now the wife of Mirza Khuda Bakhsh Sahib, said to Zainab, who is now the wife of the Egyptian, "The blessed lady is inside; pick her up." Zainab

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He said, "Make sure the roof doesn't fall on me. But I quickly went inside and brought the lady out. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said, "This girl is very clever. In whatever heavy work she engages, there will be blessings, and she will not tire. With the blessings of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), I undertake heavy tasks, but I do not tire." 1519 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Mahtrama Lal Pari Sahibah Pathani, daughter of Ahmed Noor Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day, you went for a walk wearing shoes that had a lot of dust on them. My mother, may she rest in peace, asked you about it. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said, "Leave it! What's the matter with it? The dust of the hereafter is more significant." 1520 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1521 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Khair ul Nisaa Sahibah, daughter of Dr. Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day when my mother went for Fajr prayers in congregation, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) asked, "Have you seen anything special tonight?" My mother replied, "It's the middle of the night, and it feels like the day is rising, the light is getting brighter. So, I quickly got up and started reciting voluntary prayers. It was clear that morning had arrived, but I continued reciting voluntary prayers for a long time, and after a considerable delay, morning came." You said, "I was just asking about this." 1522 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Mrs. Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, narrated in writing that when I pledged allegiance, Munshi Abdul Aziz Sahib from Batala came. We were four or five women, my mother-in-law, Rajjan, and my sister-in-law. When we were present in the service of Hazrat, he asked, "Why have you come?" My mother-in-law Rajjan said, "We have come to meet Munshi Sahib, who is my nephew." Hazrat said, "Why didn't you tell me the reason for your coming?" It seemed that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) had knowledge that we had come for the pledge. So, we all pledged allegiance. Before taking the pledge, he had said, "Mai Rajjan! This task is very difficult; think carefully so that you do not get nervous. Since our men had not pledged allegiance yet, Hazrat had said that it should not happen that you become fickle and retract from the pledge." We said, "Hazrat! Whatever happens, we will not be perturbed and will remain steadfast in the pledge." Then Hazrat prayed. 1523 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Mai Jano Sahibah, also known as Zaujah Soo Ba Arain, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that Munshi Abdul Aziz Sahib from Batala, whose wife is named Barkat, had perhaps returned. At that time, in Qadian, there were rooms for the Munshis. He was the nephew of my mother-in-law Rajjan. His aunt, whose name was Nainki, used to live in our jungle and was a staunch opponent of Ahmadiyyat. She used to say that marriages break by pledging allegiance to Mirza Sahib. There was general opposition among men as well, so although we had pledged allegiance, we could not mention it due to fear. We tried to explain to Nainki that if she pledged allegiance, it would be good. We started to make her understand that you used to say that when the Promised Mahdi comes, I will accept him, but you will not. Now that the Mahdi has come, why don't you accept him?" But she kept opposing and saying that he is not the Mahdi. One day, when she came to Qadian to Munshi Sahib, she was explained that marriages do not break in this way, and she slowly understood and pledged allegiance. Due to the grace of Allah, the fervor of opposition in our house decreased, and they realized that we had pledged allegiance for a long time. When the fervor of opposition subsided a bit, my loss

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Koda had said, "Marriages don't break, but I fear that whoever pledges allegiance will separate in a way that he will not give his daughters in marriage."

When some of our men had also become Ahmadis, we presented ourselves in the service of Hazrat and expressed, "Hazrat, we were not anxious, but it was indeed our shortcoming that we did not reveal for a while that we had pledged allegiance. Hazrat reassured us and said, "This is not a shortcoming; this has been done for the betterment, which has yielded great results."

1524 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib (Jatt Fazil), narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once a woman came wearing golden jewelry and sat down where the Mother of the Believers and Hazrat were sitting. We girls started laughing. We said if we also get gold bangles and ornaments, we would also sit on Hazrat's platform. The Mother of the Believers informed Hazrat about it. Hazrat laughed and said, "Come, sit down too." 1525 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1526 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The honorable Khair ul Nisaa Sahibah, daughter of Dr. Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the respected Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day when I used to feel very sleepy, Hazrat had told Safiya bint Qadratullah Khan Sahib to wake me up for Fajr prayers. One day, Zainab was waking me up, and Hazrat was watching. She first removed my blanket and then slapped me on the face. Hazrat said, "Don't wake up like this. Children get disturbed. Don't wake her up; I will wake her up for prayers myself." From that day, when Hazrat went to fulfill his needs in the morning, he would sprinkle a little water on my face to wake me up for prayers.

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Once, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was going to lead prayers, and he said to the sweeper, "Bring my hat from inside." I went twice but returned without it. The third time I went, Hazrat Miyan Sharif Ahmad Sahib said, "You don't find the hat; I'll bring it myself." Upon this, Hazrat said, "You must have thought it was a grand hat. We wear such hats." 66

Mrs. Hasan Bibi Sahibah, the wife of Malik Ghulam Hussain Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that "I had a fourth child who was about four or five years old when a snake bit him. He didn't see the snake and thought he had been stung by a thorn. I also checked the place where he was stung. It wasn't clear at first, but when the wound festered and swelled, it became apparent that it wasn't a thorn but a snake bite. The child passed away the next day. When Hazrat (peace be upon him) found out, he expressed sorrow and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I had the remedy for snake bites. I was deeply grieved by the child's death, and I cried and lamented. When Hazrat's wife informed him about this incident, Hazrat, with great compassion, said, "Look, Hasan Bibi! This was a trust from Allah Almighty that He has taken back. Why do you get upset?" He mentioned a virtuous woman whose husband was away when he was supposed to return. Coincidentally, on that day, her young son, who was her only child, passed away. The woman prepared his shroud, placed him in a room with the shroud and coffin, and prepared food, changed clothes, and adorned herself for her husband's return. When her husband returned and had his meal, she said, "I have a question for you, and that is, if someone entrusts something to someone and then asks for it back, what should be done?" He replied, "Immediately return the trust with gratitude." So, this virtuous woman said, "You also have a share in this trust," and she took her husband to that room.

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When the child's body was laid out, and it was said, "Now you also cover him with the shroud of God, as this was the trust given to you," upon hearing this, my heart cooled, and at that moment, I left all worldly worries behind and found peace. After that, I asked my husband to take me to my homeland, Jhelum." She sought permission from Hazrat. Hazrat replied, "Your wife has suffered a new shock. She will go there and then grieve again, so I do not grant permission now." After three years when permission was granted, I went to my homeland.

1528 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed Aisha Begum Sahibah, the wife of Babu Muhammad Ayub Sahib Badwala, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that in 1908, when the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was in Lahore during his days of union, Aajza pledged allegiance at Hazrat's blessed hands. Most likely, on the 12th or 13th of May 1908, she pledged allegiance. Babu Muhammad Ayub Sahib brought her to Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib's place and gave Aajza a fruit in a handkerchief. Khwaja Sahib asked Aajza's wife, "I have to pledge allegiance to Hazrat. She replied, "Women who have pledged allegiance are coming down. If you come a little earlier, you can go with them. I will find out and then come down with you." Shortly after, a girl was brought to me. Hazrat was sitting upstairs in the upper room. On one side, Hazrat's wife was sitting on a platform. I greeted and sat near Hazrat's wife. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said, "Who is this girl?" Hazrat's wife replied, "Last year, Hasan Bibi brought her daughter-in-law Badwala for marriage. She is the same girl. She placed the fruit in a handkerchief on Hazrat's wife's platform and then said, "I want to pledge allegiance." Hazrat's wife informed Hazrat, "She wants to pledge allegiance." Hazrat (peace be upon him) said, "Come here. When I placed the handkerchief near Hazrat's wife, due to my young age, I took her with me and placed her near Hazrat. After the pledge, Hazrat took out a knife from his pocket and gave me an apple and a date as a gift.

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The greetings were exchanged, and the remaining handkerchief was picked up by Hazrat Amaan Jan and then taken to Hazrat Masih-e-Ma'ood (peace be upon him). But remembering this act brings a smile to my face that first the fruit was placed near Hazrat Amaan Jan and then taken to Hazrat Masih-e-Ma'ood (peace be upon him). But with gratitude, the heart fills up that a piece of cloth was taken from the blessed hands. All praise be to Allah for this.

1529 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib (Jatt Fazil), narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once there was a revelation regarding the death of Mirza Arshad Beg's mother, Alfat Begum. The time of her passing was mentioned, and some part of that day was still remaining when people started making noise that the prophecy was false. Drums were beaten to create a commotion, but when the call to prayer began, screams were heard from the house. Upon investigation, it was found that Alfat Begum had indeed passed away. Upon this, the opponents became very remorseful."

1530 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed Sultan Bibi Sahibah, wife of Master Khair Din Sahib Qadarabad, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day when Hazrat was going for a walk, my mother-in-law accompanied him. She then went back to drop him home, as she always used to accompany him. One day, we went to pledge allegiance. There were three women with us. Our mother-in-law took us along. She had some doubts with her. Hazrat asked, "Who is your daughter-in-law? And whose daughter is she?" Our mother-in-law replied, "This is my daughter-in-law and she is my sister's daughter." After that, the pledge was made, and prayers were offered. Some of the items we brought for the occasion (Hazrat) kept, and some were given to me.

1531 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected wife of Hazrat Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that when Hazrat (peace be upon him)...

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As they worked, they would tire, so they would rest and sway back and forth. And when they would get tired even while swaying, they would lie down. They would call Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib to press their blessed body, and at times, they would call Hafiz Moeen-ud-Din Sahib and recite the poems they had composed. Hazrat would say, "Hafiz Sahib, why did you fall silent? Recite some poetry." Then Hafiz Sahib would start reciting. When Hazrat thought that they had fallen asleep, they would say, "Hafiz Sahib, why did you fall silent? Recite." Then Hafiz Sahib would start reciting." 1532 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The esteemed Aisha Begum Sahibah, wife of Master Qutb-ud-Din Sahib Bherowal, daughter of Doctor Muhammad Abdullah Sahib Pensioner, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that "My father used to make sticks for Hazrat's service, and Hazrat would exchange them for a piece of iron. Once, he sent me to exchange a new stick. Hazrat was swaying in the Umme Nasir's courtyard. Hazrat said, 'Bring my stick from inside.' I went inside and brought a stick. Hazrat said, 'This is Hafiz Manna's. Go and tell your father that in the house where this stick will be, no snake will ever enter.' So far, the stick is present, and no snake has been seen in the house."

1533 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Mehtab Bibi Sahibah from Langarwal, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once I offered in Hazrat's service that people recite Wazifah on tasbih. Tell me a Wazifah too so that I can also recite it on the tasbih. You remained silent for a while and then said, "If you have a desire for tasbih, recite this Wazifah." "Ya Hafeez, Ya Aziz, Ya Rafiq, Ya Wali, Ashfini."

1534 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Rasool Bibi Sahibah, wife of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib and Khushdaman...

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Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Fazil Jatt narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once my husband's uncle was getting married, and Hazrat also had to go with the wedding procession. My husband, Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, was sent earlier by Hazrat to prepare the meal. My mother-in-law picked up forty to fifty simple bread loaves, mango pickle, and twelve seers of sugar. We reached Katho Mangal. There, Hazrat had the meal. Then Hazrat sent Hafiz Sahib home to make peace that we would come together and solemnize the marriage. In the evening, we reached Hazrat and got married. The groom was told, "Go home," and Hafiz Sahib was told, "Go home." You, peace be upon him, slept there... In the morning, when Hazrat went to urinate, he asked for a loose soil (for washing). A person named Mehr Din had dug up soil from a wall and brought it. Hazrat asked, "Where did you bring this soil from?" He said, "I brought it from the wall of the courtyard." Hazrat said, "Did you ask for it?" He said, "It's our inheritance." Hazrat said, "Leave it there. I don't take it."

1535 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Fahmida Begum Sahibah, daughter of Pir Iftikhar Ahmed Sahib, wife of Mir Ahmed Sahib Qureshi, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that when Hazrat used to go to fulfill his needs, I would usually bring warm water outside for ablution. One day, mistakenly, very hot water was brought, and Hazrat picked it up and poured it on my hand. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't face Hazrat for several days. Hazrat used to combine the Maghrib and Isha prayers those days. One day, I said, "Hazrat, pray for everyone." Hazrat, peace be upon him, said, "Should I pray for Salihah?" (Who is the wife of Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahib). I said, "Hazrat! Pray for everyone."

1536 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Zainab Bibi Sahibah, wife of Master Chiragh Din Sahib Qadarabad, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that one day...

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I was studying with my stepmother. I started to feed my younger brother where the aunts were playing. When the lesson ended, Hazrat said to me, "Pick up the child. Playing with sand is not good." 1537 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Khair al-Nisaa Sahibah, daughter of Doctor Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once two women were pressing Hazrat. They said, "Now Hazrat is unwell. Only two people can press, no more can press. I went back. You were lying with your eyes closed. It seemed as if you were asleep. The women left, and you asked, 'Who came?' A woman said, 'Khair al-Nisaa came.' (I don't want to mention the names of those women). You said, 'Go and call them.' The same woman who had told me, I went to call her. When I arrived, you asked, 'Why did you leave?' I said, 'They didn't let me press, so I left.' You said, 'You have been rewarded. Sit down and bring me my cup. Tell them to bring tea.' Hazrat (peace be upon him) used to show such compassion and love to the guests that my tongue was unable to express it. My sister Zainab used to serve you more."

1538 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Aisha Bibi Sahibah, daughter of Abdul Haq Sahib and wife of Sheikh Ata Muhammad Sahib Patwari Halward Qadian, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that now I am years old. My marriage took place at the age of fifteen or sixteen. For twelve years, no child was born in my house. On which my husband Sahib made efforts with his first and second wives for offspring, but no child was born to them. Meanwhile, Hazrat Mirza Sahib claimed to be the Promised One, which caused a stir in the country. During that time, my husband had a conversation with Hazrat Mirza Sahib...

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It is stated that the prayer of a saint is always accepted by Allah. If you are the Promised One and a saint, then pray to Allah that from my wives, the one I desire, may give birth to a son who is intelligent, fortunate, and a believer. Consequently, my husband received a reply from the presence of the Promised One stating in writing, "A prayer has been made in the presence of the Holy Prophet. In your house, a son will be born from the wife you desire, who will be named Jamand, Nek Bakht, and Mo'min. Subsequently, in 1900, Allah granted a son. At that time, my husband was a land and revenue officer in Butala. Since then, our entire family has firm faith in the Promised Messiah. After this, my husband, Sheikh Ata Muhammad Sahib, had a dream that he was eating a sweet melon. When he gave a slice of it to his son Abdul Haq, I dried up. Upon interpretation of the dream, Hazrat Mirza Sahib said, "In your house, the same wife will have another son, but he will not remain alive." Thus, as stated, a son was born, and at eleven months old, he passed away. After that, no son was born to me."

1539 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Hasna Bibi Sahibah, wife of Malik Ghulam Hussain Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once Hazrat was writing something. I took food and went, placing it near Hazrat. After a considerable time, when Hazrat's gaze fell on the dishes and found them empty, I was called to bring the dishes and asked if I had eaten. I replied that I had left the food. I did not know if Hazrat had eaten or not. Hazrat said, "Maybe you have eaten?" But it was apparent that Hazrat, peace be upon him, was so engrossed in writing that he did not realize whether I had left the food or felt hungry that if he had not eaten, he would have said, "I have not eaten."

1540 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Syeda Zainab Bibi Sahibah, daughter of Doctor Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing...

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It is mentioned that one day, the women from the village came to read the Quran. One woman remarked that there was a smell of sweat. Since it was hot weather, when Hazrat (peace be upon him) found out that you were displeased with that woman, he said, "Why did you break her heart? You served her drinks and did her laundry. Hazrat always emphasized hospitality. Two

1541 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Khair al-Nisaa Sahibah, daughter of Doctor Syed Abdul Sattar Shah Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that the first time we came to Qadian, there was a problem with the leg of Aziz-ul-Wali Shah Sahib's horse, and the leg was not straightened. The veterinarian had said that the leg could not be fixed. The mother Sahib went to Qadian and wrote a note for prayer. You asked, "Who is Aziz-ul-Wali Shah?" The mother Sahib replied, "He is my son." You said, "I will pray, Insha'Allah, he will recover." Thus, you prayed, and the same veterinarian who had said, "Now there can be no rest," treated him. By Allah's grace, the leg was completely healed. This was also your miracle.

1542 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Aisha Bibi Sahibah, daughter of Master Qutb al-Din Sahib Bheroi, wife of Doctor Muhammad Abdullah Sahib Pensions, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing...

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They were recognized as guests like Pathans. They stayed for a few days and then left after pledging allegiance. Some would say, "These are jinns." 1543 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Murad Bibi Sahibah, daughter of Haji Abdullah Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that "When I was young, an outbreak of chickenpox spread in our village, and I also got infected. I remained ill for nine months. My father said, 'Take her for treatment to the Promised Messiah.' My mother brought me there. At that time, you were sitting in the lower veranda. We sat near the kitchen. My mother said, 'I have brought her for treatment.' You said, 'There is no time now.' I lay down in that house, and I said, 'If you don't treat me, I will die here.' The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said, 'Bring the girl.' You looked at my condition and wrote two prescriptions. Anola, Beiray, Mehndi, and Neem, these two medicines were written. My mother said, 'This girl is very stubborn; she doesn't take bitter medicine.' The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) stood at the door, placed his hand on my head, and said, 'Dear girl, if you take the medicine, you will get better.' You repeated this three times and said, 'Ali Naai's shop, bring these medicines from there and show them to me.' My mother brought three bottles of medicine. I kept drinking, and I completely recovered."

1544 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Aisha Begum Sahibah, wife of Maulvi Jamand Khan Sahib, daughter of Hakim Muhammad Zaman Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that I heard from Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah that while Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him) had young children, they heard someone from outside saying, 'The pig's child is squealing.' When you called him a couple of times inside the house, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) heard and said, 'Mahmood! Mahmood! Come here. I will...'

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It was often said, "Tell the child of the father to eat jaggery." Then, my husband used to say the same. 1545 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Ahliyah Sahibah, wife of Hazrat Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing that once my eldest son, Abdul Rahman, was two months old. I took him to your presence. At that time, you were sitting in the courtyard. I presented him to you for prayer, mentioning that he spits out the milk from his mouth. Hazrat touched the child's mouth and body with his blessed hand and said, "Take Reuwind Khatai, Barhi Harad, and Saha Gah. Crush Saha Gah and put a little in the child's mouth when feeding him milk. Mix Reuwind Khatai and Harad in pure honey and feed it to him." My mother said, "This girl is very stubborn; she doesn't take bitter medicine." The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) stood at the door, placed his hand on my head, and said, "Dear girl, if you take the medicine, you will get better." You repeated this three times and said, "Go to Ali Naai's shop, get these medicines from there, and show them to me." My mother brought three bottles of medicine. I kept taking them, and I completely recovered.

1546 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The respected Fajja Sahibah, wife of Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib, daughter of Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib and Khushdaman Maulvi Abdul Rahman Sahib Jatt, narrated through the honorable Murad Khatoon Sahib, the mother of Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, in writing...

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The wife mentioned that "My husband treats me harshly and is stingy in spending. Upon this, I complained to the Prophet (peace be upon him) that 'The woman who protects her tongue and modesty will enter straight into paradise, and the one who patiently endures the hardships of her husband will enter paradise a thousand years ago.'"

1548 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that once the Prophet (peace be upon him) went out for a walk according to his habit and arrived at the garden that day. When they reached the garden, they stood near the mulberry trees. At that time, the gardener spread a large cloth on the ground and the Prophet and all the Friday Khuddam sat on that cloth. After a while, the gardener brought mulberries in three or four baskets. He placed one basket in front of the Prophet and the other three in front of his friends. So, the Prophet and a couple of friends started eating the mulberries. The basket placed in front of the Prophet, and one or two friends, I was sitting very close to the Prophet on the right side and remained silent due to some veil and did not eat from it. The Prophet (peace be upon him) looked at me not eating and addressed me, 'Mian Fazl Muhammad, why aren't you eating?' At that moment, something came out of my mouth without understanding, 'The mulberries are hot. I don't feel like eating.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'No, Mian, these are not hot. They are digestive. When I saw that the Prophet was busy talking to me, I quickly mentioned that there has been a lump on my thigh for a long time. I am afraid it might cause some trouble at any time. At that time, the blessed tongue of the Prophet said, 'It won't cause any trouble, it will be fine, and at that time, he also mentioned the name of a medicine that I have forgotten. He said, 'Apply it, you will be fine.' After a few days, the lump started to ache. I remembered that the Prophet had advised me, and I was amazed at what to do now. After two or three days, the lump burst, and it healed from the inside out."

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For three days, the wound became completely clean. 1549 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that once the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "I have seen some people planting black-colored plants." So, I asked, "What kind of plants are these?" They replied, "These are plague plants." Then I inquired, "When?" They informed me, "During the season of jujubes." Then the Prophet gathered the whole congregation and summoned them under a big tree near the eastern side of Qadian, where a new settlement has now been established. He said, "I have seen this. Now the punishment of the plague is coming into the world. Give charity abundantly, repent, and reform yourselves in every way." He advised and admonished greatly and continued to advise for a long time. Consequently, after some time, the plague began. 1550 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1551 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that once Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib Buttalvi had a case, and I had to go to the court in Muzaffargarh. It was the hot season and the month of Ramadan. Many friends went to the court in Muzaffargarh, and many were fasting. A famous lady from the village of Khande, who is among the famous ladies of the area, sent an invitation to the Holy Prophet's service. The Prophet accepted the invitation. The lady invited for sweet rice and other dishes. Some friends raised a question about fasting. The Prophet said, "It is not permissible to fast while traveling." So, at that time, all friends broke their fast. When the Prophet arrived at the bridge of Dhariwal, many people who had come from all around for the Prophet's visit requested to meet him. At that time, the Prophet stood on a raised platform, and all people visited the Prophet.

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I opened a shop. Consequently, it was advised that we should seek advice from Hazrat first. When Hazrat (peace be upon him) finished prayers and returned home, we presented our request that we both have decided to open a shop together in Qadian. Hazrat sat down and said, "First, seek guidance through Istikhara." So, I mentioned that Istikhara would take a week. Then Hazrat said, "Istikhara is a prayer. Pray Istikhara after every prayer. Istikhara can also be done in a day." At that time, Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib was also going home. Hazrat called Maulvi Nooruddin Sahib as well and said, "Both of you want to open a shop in Qadian together. Brother Khairuddin said that Hazrat had also said at that time that if there is a loss in the business, leave it. After that, we lost all interest in opening the shop and returned to our respective villages. 1552 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that one day, as was his habit, Hazrat went out for a walk. Many friends were waiting outside the door for Hazrat. That day, Hazrat went towards the Bhaini area. There was a large mulberry tree near the eastern side of the Qadian connected to the Barlaab Road. Hazrat stood under it and said that the water of this tree is not good, so do not perform ablution with it and do not pray. Consequently, I had stopped my friends several times from performing ablution there, and they used to divert me. On that day, those friends were also there, and they heard with their ears that Hazrat prohibited performing ablution with the water of that tree and using it. 1553 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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Writing in the names of the children for the service of the Holy Prophet, after some time, Dr. Isma'il Sahib's wife passed away. The Holy Prophet instructed Dr. Ya'qub Beg's father to give his daughter's hand in marriage to Dr. Isma'il Sahib. He flatly refused, saying that the Holy Prophet is of a much older age and is the First Servant, so he does not approve of this marriage. Subsequently, I heard that the Holy Prophet tore up that register and abandoned that thought. I heard that the girl's marriage was arranged elsewhere by her father, and she lived a life full of sorrow and suffering. 1554 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that when the plague first hit our village, people started dying in our village as well. By the grace of Allah, I used to lead the Friday prayers in Qadian every Friday, and most of the time, after meeting the Holy Prophet, I used to return home. On that day, when I met the Holy Prophet, I mentioned, "The mice are dying in our village." The Holy Prophet said, "When a hole opens up outside, leave the place immediately. It is a practice to leave the house during such a danger. Definitely leave the house and go outside." Following the Holy Prophet's command, I left the house and went outside. Many people left their homes in the village and went outside with me. My paternal cousin did not go. After a few days, he fell ill with the plague and passed away. 1555 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that once Sheikh Hamed Ali Sahib, who had been serving in the sacred service of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) from the beginning, had great affection for me. Sometimes, he used to mention the initial conversations of the Holy Prophet to me. Once Sheikh Sahib said that once the Holy Prophet mentioned a necessary task for me to go to Africa or America. Sheikh Sahib mentioned a name to me at that time, which I cannot recall now. When I and Hazrat Hafiz Hamed Ali Sahib went to East Africa with his brother.

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When I boarded the ship, it moved forward and soon encountered danger. People started screaming, and even my heart became anxious. Suddenly, the thought arose in my heart that I am a messenger of Allah and am on this ship for His mission. How can this ship sink? So, I shouted loudly, "O people! Do not panic. This ship will never sink because I am a messenger of a Prophet, and I am on this ship, so it will never sink." I comforted them greatly, and they moved forward. The ship reached a place where I was supposed to disembark. I got off at that place and went in the direction I needed to go. The ship moved forward from that place and eventually sank. When news of the ship sinking reached my family, they also heard that such and such ship on such and such date had sunk. My family members rushed to the service of Hazrat and started crying and saying that such and such ship on which Hafiz Hamed Ali Sahib was traveling had sunk. Hazrat, upon hearing their distress, said, "Yes, I have also heard that such and such ship on such and such date had sunk, and Hafiz Sahib was also on it." Then he fell silent and did not give any further response. After a few minutes, he said loudly, "Be patient, and Hafiz Hamed Ali Sahib is alive by the grace of Allah, for whom he was sent, and he is carrying out his mission." He comforted everyone and sent them home. 1556 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Mian Fazl Muhammad Sahib, the shopkeeper of Dar al-Fazl neighborhood, conveyed to me in writing that once I came to Qadian for Eid prayers. After completing the prayers, the late Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, who was present in the service of Hazrat, stood up and said, "Hazrat! You had said that on the day of Eid, Allah will show a sign. And today is the day of Eid." Hazrat said, "Sit down and take pen, ink, and paper with you." Upon hearing this command, all friends sat down, and Hazrat placed himself on the chair and began the sermon in Arabic, which was named the Inspirational Sermon. Some friends started writing that sermon, and whatever Hazrat said, the writers kept writing. When a word was not understood by someone, Hazrat would explain it to the questioners with examples and the like. At that time, from the blessed mouth of Hazrat, words flowed in this manner.

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It seemed as if a book was placed in front of me that I was reading. Those who read from books sometimes pause, but Hazrat never paused. Hazrat was sitting in front of me, and my eyes were fixed on him. His complexion at that time was like a mustard flower. He kept his eyes closed and occasionally opened them to look. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Muhammad Isma'il Sahib Sialkoti conveyed to me in writing that regarding bribery, Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) said, "Bribery is when a person gives something to another to usurp their right. But if someone gives something to a corrupt officer to secure their rights, it is like feeding a dog with bread." In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib informed me in writing through Muhammad Ahmad Sahib that for the pursuit of the case of Karam Din Sukhna Bhain Wale, Hazrat Sahib used to be taken to Gurdaspur and I used to accompany Hazrat. Once when we were about to depart from Gurdaspur, it was around eleven o'clock in the day, and it was very hot. I was sitting next to Hazrat. I had already thought about which side the sun would be when we leave and which side the shade would be. Then I placed Hazrat in the shade. I did this for the sake of reward and believed that Hazrat was unaware that I was deliberately doing so. When we departed, it was very hot and sunny, and the straight path from Gurdaspur to Qadian was taken. We did not come via Batala. As soon as we set off, a cloud appeared in front of the sun, and shade fell upon us until Qadian, and it became cool. We disembarked at Qadian from the same place. Hazrat said, "Mufti Sahib! Allah has bestowed a great favor upon us by casting a shadow of the cloud over us, and the cloud came along with us until Qadian. Then Hazrat said, "Mufti Sahib! A similar incident happened with us before when I used to go to Amritsar with Walid Sahib for the land case. When we departed from (Batala or Amritsar, it has slipped my mind, Muhammad Ahmad)."

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With us was also a Hindu who was riding a donkey. Just as Mufti Sahib used to arrange shade for me, he also quickly jumped off and sat in the shade himself. We sat in the sun, and he did not say anything. Then as we set off, a piece of cloud appeared in front of the sun, casting a shadow over us along the entire path. When we were about to disembark, the Hindu, feeling ashamed of his action, said, "You were sitting in the sun. Allah placed a shadow over you. Your journey was also comfortable." Khaksar Muhammad Ahmad reports that when I first heard this account from Mufti Sahib, he also mentioned that involuntary words of "Ram Ram" came out of the Hindu's mouth. 1559 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that most likely, Hazrat Walid Sahib passed away in 1898 and came here to Qadian. His presence was during the birth of Hazrat Mia Barkat Ahmad Sahib. The date of his allegiance must have been long ago. We are not sure. We stayed in the same place where Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) used to stay. Sometimes, a bunch of keys used to hang with the waistband. They always had half-closed eyes. Sometimes, there used to be a Roman cap on the head, and sometimes they were very busy writing. Sometimes they used to have a bare head. They used to stay where Hazrat Ummul Momineen currently resides and mostly kept writing. Many times, I have seen them writing even while pacing inside the room. They used to write on the throne with white paper. Once, I kept staring in amazement for a long time because you were so engrossed in writing that you were unaware. Since I had brought a message from my late father, I called out to you. You responded very gently, as I was in a hurry, so I left quickly. Most evenings, Hazrat Sahib used to sit on the upper floor balcony in the courtyard. Maulvi Muhammad Ahsan Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, used to massage their feet.

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1560 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once my father sent me to present a request to Hazrat Sahib. I went. Hazrat was sitting on a chair with his feet hanging on a stool. Maulvi Muhammad Ahsan Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, was massaging his feet. I went and said to Hazrat, "My father sends his regards and asks you to go outside for preaching." Hazrat smiled and was very pleased. He said, "Allah, Allah, preaching is dear to Hazrat Sahib, and I also have a great passion for preaching in my heart." This was said because Hazrat's mother wanted Ahmad to be employed to teach Arabic logic in this school. Maybe an informal request had also been made to the school. 1561 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once Hazrat Amman Jan Sahibah was also sitting in the upper room. I went and sat down. Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) asked me, "How much money did Hazrat Maulvi Sahib bring from Patiala?" I replied that my sister's wedding expenses were covered by a loan taken by my mother. Some of it was repaid, and the rest was used to make clothes for all of us. Hazrat began to inquire about the expenses. I explained what was spent on clothes, jewelry, and other items. Hazrat said that taking a loan and spending it is a sin. Amman Jan said, "Why did the Holy Prophet ﷺ give a grinding stone to Bibi Fatimah?" Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) smiled and said, "She did not give it after taking a loan but had it at home." 1562 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that initially, we used to live in Chobara with Pir Siraj-ul-Haq (Tall Pir). And with us was Muhammad Isma'il or some other name, his wife used to live there. After a month or two, near Hazrat Sahib, there was an empty raw house, and he rented it to us. There, 66

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Relatives from Maghiana, who were non-Ahmadis, used to come to you. They used to speak harshly to us. One day, I mentioned to Hazrat Sahib that we are being abused. You said, "We have filed a case against this place. Pray that we succeed because it is our right. Then they will also build a place for you there. I prayed for many days. Then when we went to Kapurthala, with the late Walid Sahib Muhammad Khan for the reading of the case, we all went. It was discovered there that Hazrat Sahib had acquired that place. 1563 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once Walid Sahib went for an outside preaching tour. Due to the interest, the organizers arranged that guests would only be served food for three days. The rest of the houses were closed. We also used to receive provisions from the outside. When the supply ended, we all, brothers and sisters, stayed hungry for a day without telling anyone. The next day, everyone was very hungry when Mother Tabi brought a cooked dish. Walidah Sahibah asked, "Where did you get it from? Who sent it?" Hazrat Sahib explained the details of the lentil curry and two bowls of well-cooked meat that were sent intentionally. Walidah Sahibah said it was chicken meat. And the bread was made of barley flour. We were all amazed at who had informed Hazrat Sahib. Then I went to fetch the utensils. When I put them down, Hazrat Sahib said, "Why didn't Safiyya come yesterday?" I said, "Yesterday, we did not receive food from the outside, so we all stayed at home. You said in a regretful tone that you all stayed hungry yesterday. Did you receive bread from the outside kitchen? I felt very sorry and said that what I brought today was sent to your house too. I did not know that you did not receive food yesterday. Then you gave me ten rupees and said, "Take the wheat grains from the lower room and spend it. Inform me for expenses until Maulvi Sahib returns. Then several times in a month, you asked me how your expenses were going. I did not say it was finished. At the end of that month, Walid Sahib, the late, came home.

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1564 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that when Hazrat Walid Sahib went outside, Hazrat Sahib took great care of us. Once, when Walid Sahib was away, we used to live in a house that was previously with Mirza Imamuddin. The condition was very poor. The roof was about to collapse. Two sisters and a brother were sitting there. It was drizzling lightly. Hazrat arranged for a canopy, and Mother Tabi started throwing apples into our courtyard. We rushed outside. The apples started falling, and behind us, the canopy collapsed. Walidah Sahibah was expressing gratitude near the window that you saved my children's lives, otherwise, we would have been crushed underneath. Hazrat Sahib was smiling at me in the same way now. 1565 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once a beggar used to sit under the tree and ask for alms. Hazrat Sahib took off his waistband and gave it to the beggar through the window. Walid Sahib, the late, said, "Allah, Allah, how generous you are." 1566 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once on Tuesday, Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Amman Jan Sahibah, along with all the children and the helpless, took Mirza Mubarak Ahmad Sahib, the late, and several women with them and went to the landlords' house. They spread a mat on one side, and Hazrat Sahib sat on one side, and on the other side, Hazrat Ummul Momineen Sahibah and we all brought fresh jaggery in a pot. Hazrat placed it near Amman Jan Sahibah and distributed the jaggery. I don't remember if you ate or not. After a while, you took the stick and went ahead, and we all followed you, and the women from the village also came.

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It is not known, I do not remember what they talked about, but they used to talk with great sincerity. 1567 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once my elder sister Halima Bibi fell ill at her in-laws' place. I mentioned to Hazrat Sahib that my sister has a urinary tract infection. You said, "Bring a bottle of urine tomorrow." I asked, "What is that for?" You said, "After putting urine in a strainer, bring it. We will treat it." When I went home, I told Mother Sahibah. She gave me the bottle. When I strained it and put it in a pot, you said, "Remove the lid, remove the lid, and soak a piece of cloth in the urine at night, and in the morning, cook lentils and feed them. Then Mother Sahibah kept feeding. This is how Allah provided relief. Within a week, everything was fine. 1568 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) used to cook food nowadays in a room downstairs. You were lying on a cot. I said, "Cold broth." You were not pressing but stirring with one finger and pointing with the other fingers. I kept stirring like that for a long time. You started to press my head one day. You will be very proud that I brought the Holy Prophet's cold broth. These words are remembered by me as if you say them now. Unfortunately, I did not value it at that time. What can be done by regretting now? 1569 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that Hazrat Sahib and Hazrat Amman Jan Sahibah used to take Mirza Mubarak Ahmad Sahib, the late, along with all the children and the helpless for a morning walk. One or two young girls also used to accompany Amman Jan. I used to tell Amman Jan to call me too. When I came, they were returning. Amman Jan would say, "Call me tomorrow." Then forgetting, seeing me while they were returning, Amman Jan would say, "Okay, I will call you tomorrow." Then she would forget, saying, "Oh, I don't remember." I went

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You often forget, Hazrat Sahib said, "I will call you tomorrow." The next day before going, you opened the door and called me. When I appeared, you said, "Come, Biwi Sahibah, we are going for a walk." 1570 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that in October 1905, Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) went to Ludhiana with Hazrat Amman Jan Sahibah and all the children. They descended to Fareed's place. People from the surrounding villages had already informed the women that Imam Mahdi would visit on a certain day. They visited Ludhiana during the month of Ramadan. Walidah Sahibah and I also reached for the visit. The village women wore veils and all wore clothes made of khaddar. They would come daily and say to me, "Bi Bi, arrange for the visit of Imam Mahdi." I would take them inside. They would give a rupee each and look at us with great sincerity. Hazrat turned towards Amman Jan Sahibah and me as we sat near the window. He said that such women would enter paradise, and he also gave some advice to those women, which I do not recall exactly. 1571 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that through Mother Khalifa Salahuddin Sahib, through writing, I was informed that around 1899 or maybe 1900, my late father's cousin, Bhaibohumad Ismail, a head clerk at the Rolls Brothers office in Amritsar, came and said that a case had been filed against me by so and so. I was very surprised by this news. Death seems better to me than this. The case has been going on for almost two years now. There seems to be no hope of release. The lawyers have said that there will definitely be imprisonment and a fine. At night, I thought of going to Bhai Sahib, meaning Walid Sahib, and asking him to pray to Hazrat Mirza Sahib for my case. Perhaps, by the blessings of Allah, I may find relief through his prayer. They cried. Walid Sahib said, "O cat! If our Hazrat Sahib raises his hand for you, then indeed in every way

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He will be saved from punishment. They started saying to pray. Walid Sahib said to eat. They will go to the mosque at the time of Dhuhr prayer and then offer prayers. They said, "I don't eat bread. I don't like bread. Pray first." And since the case started, I have never eaten bread happily. I am always worried, disgusted, crying. They were very anxious. Finally, Walid Sahib took me along to Hazrat Sahib's place. I reached near Hazur Wala on the stairs of the mosque. My father Sahib stayed in the mosque and Babu Sahib sat on the chairs. I went and said that my father Sahib and paternal cousin Babu Muhammad Ismail have come. They have a big serious case against them. They are requesting your prayers. You were sitting on a small cot writing. Papers were spread next to you. You said, "Go ask them if you have any crime too?" I went and said the same way. They said, "Yes, I am a big criminal. I committed betrayal, opened a private shop while being a government employee, etc., etc. I will confess in my own words." The Holy Prophet said, "We will pray." I went and said, "What promise have you made? Pray." But they were not reassured. Walid Sahib explained a lot. He reassured them repeatedly, saying, "Raise your hands for Hazrat Sahib's prayer. Make my requests." I then went to Hazrat Sahib and said, "Hazrat Ji, they are sitting on the stairs and not going. They ask you to raise your hands for prayer." The Holy Prophet, upon hearing, raised his blessed hands for prayer, and I ran towards the stairs. Hazrat Sahib had raised his hands for prayer. The prayer is being offered. Then Walid Sahib told me to go home. I went home. Later, I don't remember if I met Hazrat at prayer time or not. After a short while, maybe a month and a half later, they came with gifts and treats happily. They brought clothes, fine cloth, shoes, fruits, etc., for me and also brought bangles, beautiful hairpins for Hazrat Ummul Momineen, and many fruits. They thanked a lot. They also gave cash. I don't know two more were arrested in this case. One was named Babu Abdul Aziz and the other was named Babu Ali Baksh. Their crime was minor. However,

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Both of them were sentenced to prison. When their handcuffs were put on, their wives and children cried behind. There was a lot of mercy. Babu Muhammad Ismail used to say that the real criminal was me. I was saved by Hazrat Sahib's prayers. Otherwise, there was no way out for me. During the holidays, I met Chaudhry Muhammad Ismail in Lahore. I recalled the situation of the case and said that you had seen that time when we went to Qadian for prayers. Now come and see the time of progress here. Your father Sahib had recited the poem of Nematullah Wali to you. You had written it. Now remember the visit of the memory keeper yourself. They said, "I will definitely come to the gathering. I will visit Hazrat Mahmood Ahmad Sahib. He had performed Hajj twice and had become very old. In the same month of October, he passed away. His son and others are witnesses in the case, and my mother Sahibah is also a witness. Indeed, his and my story is unique. 1572 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Safiyya Begum, daughter of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, a teacher at Nasrat Girls High School in Qadian, conveyed to me in writing that once Mirza Mubarak Ahmad Sahib, the late, got injured, which caused bleeding. And you used to say that God's word never fails and expressed happiness. When I went home, Walid Sahib told me that you had a revelation that Mirza Mubarak Ahmad Sahib would get injured. 1573 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum Sahibah, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that when I pledged allegiance to Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him), I was 13 years old. When I got married to Ahmad Hussain, may Allah have mercy on him, I was eleven or twelve years old. It was the age of ignorance. Master Sahib used to explain a lot to me, but I couldn't understand. When they asked me to pledge allegiance, I would refuse, why should I pledge allegiance to non-men. Master Sahib explained a lot, but I couldn't understand because I had gone to India where there was nothing but ignorance. And those days Master Sahib was the editor of a newspaper. Hazrat Masih Maud called from Delhi. They were employed under Hasan Nizami. They came from there

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They were associated with the editorial of the newspaper. They were very old Ahmadis. They brought me to Qadian twice for the pledge of allegiance, but I did not do it. Slowly, when I understood, Master Sahib brought me for the pledge, and I pledged. Along with me was the wife of Sheikh Yaqoob Ali Sahib. She had me pledge. In those days, Hazrat Sahib (Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad Sahib, Khalifah II) was a child. Miyan Bashir Ahmad Sahib, Mubarak Begum Sahibah, and all these were young children. While they were playing, they entered the room and closed the door. The door was closed in such a way that it did not open, and the children cried inside. Their crying made Hazrat Amman Jan unconscious. We all tried to open the door, but it did not open. Finally, someone went and informed Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him), and he called for the door to be opened. Then the children came out. That day, Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) delivered a speech. It is mentioned about Amritsar that when the evening came and Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) started his speech, the enemies began throwing stones. They broke the glass doors. Amman Jan fainted again. We all women hid. Some were under the stairs, some under the beds. Then, the ones who had pledged allegiance to Hazrat (peace be upon him) sat around him, and Hazrat took their pledges. This is one of the praiseworthy attributes of Hazrat Sahib that he never looked at women with open, longing eyes. When they went out of the room, they always wore a coat, waistcoat, and went out with love and sincerity towards everyone. Many times, I saw you writing while strolling in the courtyard. There were two doors. When you went there, you filled the pen with ink and wrote. When you went there, you filled the pen with ink and wrote. If someone had to call from the mosque, you would immediately go. People used to run ahead. The stairs were steep. Hazrat Sahib would take small steps and lead with his forehead and nose, showing love and sincerity to everyone. Those days the roads were very bad. It was all jungle. There were about eight to ten houses. When we came from Amritsar to Qadian on a horse cart, how high the cart would climb and then descend. The bumps were many, but our hearts were restless. Therefore, we were not worried.

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It was. Indeed, there was a sense of happiness. 1574 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that once you initiated a charity movement among women, and all the women started giving charity. Those who did not have money gave jewelry. I was not aware of whether women were giving jewelry or money; initially, I thought of giving all the jewelry. Then I thought that when I go to my makeup, everyone will wear it, so I got up and took out a nose ring and kept seven rupees and three coins. And then I went and handed it to Hazrat Sahib, and then Molvi Muhammad Din said something. Whether I took it or not, they also took some money and a nose ring and took it to Master Sahib. Master Sahib took the nose ring but left the money. I was not aware of this. When I understood, Master Sahib then explained. When Hazrat Molvi Sahib returned. Master Sahib then called me. Master Sahib asked, "Did you give charity?" I said, "Yes." He asked, "What was in the pocket, money or a nose ring?" Initially, I used to give all the jewelry. Then I thought that when I go to my makeup, everyone will wear it, so I won't have any. Thinking this, I picked up the nose ring and went. Master Sahib praised me and said, "See, you gave a nose ring in charity, and we give you money." I was very happy and said, "Now I will give everything. Allah will give me more." Saying this, I happily ran inside and then put on the nose ring. When Molvi Muhammad Din's wife and Hazrat Sahib's elder wife, Umm Nasir Ahmad Sahib, saw the nose ring in my nose, they started saying. "You just gave charity. And now you have a nose ring. Whenever we came to Qadian, we would descend into Hazrat Sahib's house and present ourselves with great love. If our eyes met at mealtime, they would ask, "Nose ring, have you eaten?" I would say, "Yes." 1575 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing

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Through writing, it was narrated to me that when Amman Jan used to accompany Hazrat Sahib for walks, we women also used to accompany. But I did not have enough sense to listen to the talks of the respected Hazrat Sahib. I would misbehave all along the way, but Hazrat never stopped me. Many times, I went for walks with them. And when they used to go to their in-laws, meaning Delhi, even there, many times I saw them because my makeup was there. And there was a lot of coming and going to Mirza Muhammad Shafi's house. So, Hazrat also used to visit there. Wherever I saw Hazrat, I would stand there and look at you intently and feel happy in my heart. And if I saw you coming from outside, they would step inside and greet everyone with great love and look at you with great affection. And when they left the room, they would close the door behind them and greet everyone with love. If someone called from the mosque, you would immediately go. People used to run ahead. The stairs were steep. Hazrat Sahib would take small steps and lead with his forehead and nose, showing love and sincerity to everyone. Those days the roads were very bad. It was all jungle. There were about eight to ten houses. When we came from Amritsar to Qadian on a horse cart, how high the cart would climb and then descend. The bumps were many, but our hearts were restless. Therefore, we were not worried. 1576 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that Master Sahib also sometimes narrated Hazrat's talks to me. One incident was narrated that a letter arrived, and a letter was written. There was tea placed near Hazrat, and someone asked for it. Hazrat filled the cup to the brim and gave it, and the person said, "I also have a habit of drinking tea." Hazrat also gave him a rupee. Then he said, "Where will I get milk and sweets from?" So you also gave him a rupee. 1577 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that Hazrat Sahib used to advise men to participate in household chores with their wives; it is a rewarding task. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) also used to participate in household chores with his wives. And he would say, "We don't even get the opportunity to write." 1578 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that once Master Sahib told me that it was the season of cold, bring me my coat. So, Hazrat went inside at that moment and brought two warm coats. (This is a Hindi word)

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They brought it and said, "Take whatever you like." He said, "I like both, so the Master gave both." 1579 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that in his gatherings, he also used to say that men should treat women with gentleness and love. And he used to advise women to make their homes a paradise for their husbands and not to raise their voices in front of men. Whenever I used to come to Hazrat Sahib's house, I always heard him speak to the Mother of the Believers with great gentleness. Whether it was Mahmood's mother or sometimes Mahmood's mother! This is how it was, and they also presented themselves with great gentleness to their servants. I do not remember Hazrat ever speaking harshly to anyone, always speaking with a smiling forehead. 1580 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that he used to say that it is a bad habit among women that in trivial matters, they start using foul language and curses instead of presenting themselves with gentleness. If they teach their children kindness instead of curses, then the children can be raised very well. If there is dissatisfaction between husband and wife, then one of them should remain silent so that the argument does not escalate, and the children do not see their parents arguing. The child will do the same work that his parents do, and then this habit will not diminish. When he grows up, he will answer in front of his parents and gradually behave the same way outside, so women should control their tongues. You used to keep those who pledged allegiance with you at your house for a few days. 1581 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sakina Begum, wife of Master Ahmad Hussain Sahib from Fareedabad, conveyed to me in writing that once it is mentioned that Hazrat Sahib came playing from outside and put two or one small stones in the pocket of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him). Then when Hazrat came inside, he said to Amman Jan, "Take out the pen from my coat or ask someone to write a letter." I don't remember. Then Amman Jan

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Upon seeing a pebble in the pocket, I asked, and you replied, "Let it stay in the pocket; it is the trust of Miyan Mahmood." Amman Jan left it in the pocket. ❤1582 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master Maula Bakhsh Sahib, retired teacher of Ahmadiyya School Qadian, narrated to me in writing that once during seasonal holidays, I was here. It was September, and the exact date is not remembered. The expansion of the blessed mosque was completed. I was strolling alone in the mosque at eight in the morning when suddenly Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) entered through the window that opens into the mosque. A little later, Hazrat Molvi Noor-ud-Din Sahib, the first Caliph, and Dr. Yaqub Beg Sahib, may Allah have mercy on them, came into the mosque through the internal stairs. They met in the old part of the mosque on the eastern side and conversed, and the humble ones gently touched Hazrat's blessed hands. While conversing, there was a slight tremor in your blessed body, and my hand touched your robe. You immediately went inside. The first Caliph said, "This is the time of revelation." 1583 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Muhammad Ismail Sahib from Sialkot narrated to me that when Miyan Mubarak Ahmad Sahib passed away, and they took the funeral to the grave, the grave was not ready. Therefore, they had to wait there. Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) sat under the row of trees to the north of the grave. The rest of the companions sat in front of you. At that time, the speech you delivered, I do not remember, but its impact was such that it felt like someone dear to them had passed away, and the presence had come for condolences, and you were comforting them in their grief. It was written. 1584 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Muhammad Ismail Sahib from Sialkot stated that in exactly these words, I consoled Syed Hameed Shah Sahib.

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When the name Muhammad Bakhsh was mentioned in front of Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him), you said, "If by Muhammad Bakhsh, it is meant that the child of Mahmood has been forgiven, then there is no issue." 1585 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Munshi Muhammad Ismail Sahib from Sialkot narrated to me that at the wedding of Mirza Hakim Beg, his in-laws demanded fireworks, entertainment, and music. They wrote to Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) that his in-laws desire this. What is the guidance of the Master? You said, "All these are unlawful, but sometimes a believer benefits from the unlawful. For example, if an epidemic disease is spreading in the city, a person leaves fireworks to clear the air, and it benefits the people. So, he seems to gain reward from the unlawful. Similarly, if a person's intention regarding music is that since we have to go far, and through music, people will be informed that the marriage of this person's daughter took place with that person, if he plays music with this intention, it becomes a form of announcement. Even in this, the issue of unlawfulness arose." 1586 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Iftikhar Ahmad Sahib narrated to me that when my father, Munshi Ahmad Jan Sahib, passed away for Hajj, Hazrat Sahib wrote a letter to him to read it there. So, my father read that letter in Arafat's field. We heard that letter. Its words are not remembered. We were human beings who listened to that letter and said "Ameen." 1587 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peer Iftikhar Ahmad Sahib narrated to me that during the Aqiqah of Bashir Awwal, Molvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib Batalvi's father, Rahim Bakhsh, was in Qadian. He was holding the child when his hair was being shaved. And in Beit-ul-Fikr, around fifteen people were present with Hazrat. And only that many people could fit in that room. Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahib's father, who was attending this ceremony, remained stuck in Batala due to rain. Apparently, it was raining heavily that day. 1588 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, narrated to me

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A person was saved. His wife was just an eight to ten-year-old girl and she was dark-skinned. She used to live with Hazrat Sahibzada Mubarak Ahmad as if she was a servant. The Master would tell her to come here and take good care of Mubarak Ahmad. At that time, we were three girls, Safiya, Saghir, and Umm-ul-Rahman, so we were amazed that we considered her inferior, but Hazrat Sahib treated her with respect as well. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, conveyed to me in writing that Hazrat used to be in a room, and women were also there, and they were always busy with their work, not knowing who came and who went. One girl would eat something without permission. One day, they were sitting in the courtyard eating mangoes. We climbed up and brought mangoes. A woman came and said, "Where did you get the mangoes from?" We said, "Hazrat Sahib gave them." She said, "No, you took them yourself." Hazrat asked, "Where does it show?" They had no idea. Someone comes, someone goes. Hazrat was sitting, I came, and Hazrat didn't even know. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, conveyed to me in writing that Hazrat always stayed in a state of ablution and used to recite the Fasl daily. Hazrat was extremely merciful. If Hazrat wanted a specific medicine or food to be prepared, they would have it made by someone with a special expertise. This maid, as long as she was a servant, would prepare things according to Hazrat's instructions.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, conveyed to me in writing that once Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen, peace be upon her, was scolding someone. She said, "Whatever Allah Almighty does automatically, He Himself becomes responsible for it. Human desires should be according to His will, and prayers should also be made accordingly. When a person's efforts and desires are in line with His will, then the responsibility falls on that person. Therefore, all actions should be entrusted to Allah alone." 1593

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, conveyed to me in writing that Hazrat, peace be upon him, used to advise that a person should not hold grudges against anyone in their heart and should not accumulate enmity, as it leads to great losses and calamities. When there is sorrow in one's heart about someone, it should be cleared immediately like removing the pus from a wound. Just as leaving the material in a wound filled with pus harms many parts of the body, similarly, keeping grudges in the heart causes a bad state that is difficult to rectify. 1595

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, conveyed to me in writing that Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, was very sincere and considered Hazrat to be innocent. Hazrat also dealt with his mistakes with tolerance. Even if he did something displeasing, but due to his sincerity, Hazrat did not question him. 1596

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Umm-ul-Rahman, daughter of Qazi Zia-ud-Din Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, conveyed to me in writing that when the news of the demise of Mirza Fazl Ahmad Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, reached Hazrat, it was the time of Maghrib, and Hazrat remained pacing from that time until the Isha prayer. Hazrat, peace be upon him, kept pacing, and his blessed face shone as if a radiant light was emanating from the blessed countenance. ☆☆☆

The Knowledgeable

The Mother

The Biography of the Promised One

Authored by Latif

Hazrat Khatam-ul-Anbiya, Sahibzada Mirza Bashir Ahmad, M.A.

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Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashir Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, had kept some lines and content related to the Biography of the Promised One in unpublished manuscripts so that they could also be included in publications because their connection is with the series of history. The lines include those of Muhammad Nasib Sahib, Abdul Rahman Sahib, son of Khalifa Miyan Habib-ur-Rahman Sahib (may he rest in peace), Malik Hasan Muhammad Sahib, Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Mazhar Sahib, and Mr. Kunwar Sain Sahib M.A. Barait Lala Dera Dun. And on the movement of Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashir Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, the following three contents of Hazrat Brother Abdul Rahman Sahib Qadiani (may Allah be pleased with him) are included, which you wrote and presented to Hazrat Miyan Sahib between 1938 and 1946 and you kept them with the unpublished material of the Biography of the Promised One. The Great Session of Religions in Lahore in 1896, Eid-ul-Adha in 1900, and the Sermon of Ilhamiya, the Last Journey of Hazrat Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), and the Attainment of Light on the Prophet. Publisher: Syed Abdul Hai

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Written by Muhammad Nasib Sahib

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Praise be to Allah and blessings be upon His noble Messenger.

With the service of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II, may Allah support him, I was reading the newspaper Badr. In the issue dated 27th February 1908, the speech of Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib that you delivered in the presence of Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, is as follows:

Last week, the brief marriage of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib, the Chief of Maler Kotla, with the blessed daughter of Begum was mentioned to have taken place on 7th February. Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib delivered an excellent sermon at the wedding. He mentioned a time when a noble monarch had given his daughter in marriage to a distinguished person, and that person was very fortunate. However, our friend Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib is even more fortunate because a daughter of a Prophet of Allah has come into his marriage. In the family of Nawab Sahib, there is a custom regarding the dowry that a significant amount, often in lakhs, is fixed, and according to their national tradition, this was still being said. But Hazrat Aqdas, peace be upon him, did not approve. Therefore, due to the status and dignity of Nawab Sahib, the deferred dowry was set at one thousand rupees.

The purpose of quoting this statement and presenting it in service is to demonstrate what Hazrat Maulvi Sahib's thoughts were regarding the prophethood of Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him?

Servant

Muhammad Nasib

16th January 1941

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Written by Honorable Abdul Rahman Khan, son of Miyan Habib-ur-Rahman Khan

P.O. Tandlianwala, Distt. Lyall Pur

Date: 21st October 1949

He is the Helper

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Praise be to Allah and blessings be upon His noble Messenger and upon His servant, the Promised Messiah

In the presence of His Excellency Sahibzada Sahib, honored and revered, may the peace of Allah be upon him

Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. With great respect and reverence, this humble person presents that in the newspaper Al-Fazl dated 20th October '49, No. 240, today's issue, His Excellency Sahibzada Raza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated a tradition in writing by the esteemed brother Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Sahib, former advocate, Kapurthala, Lyall Pur, which was heard from the mouth of His Excellency Mamoon Sahib Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib and has been heard by many others on several occasions. Therefore, this humble person is a witness. And since this is a historical tradition, I remember well the mention made by Mamoon Zafr Ahmad Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, regarding the tradition. So, this humble person also presents it in your presence. Insha'Allah, with the knowledge and presence of Allah, I am presenting this tradition correctly so that it remains preserved. His Excellency Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him and forgive him, himself mentioned this to me and also on several occasions in my presence, he narrated this tradition in Masjid Ahmad, Kapurthala, in such a way that His Excellency Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, during the days when the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, passed away, there were appointments for a military officer in Jalandhar. His Excellency was on a tour in the area before the demise. On the day when he was returning from the tour to Jalandhar riding on a horse, a unique revelation came to you, "Mourning Inquiry." You did not understand anything at first on this revelation and got deeply absorbed in thought.

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Riding on horseback, they continued on their way when the revelation occurred again, and along with it, you felt a weight on your nature. Then you thought about what this incident was and your thoughts became very perplexed. At the time of the reminder, you mentioned that perhaps the demise of Tai Sahibah has occurred. However, you continued to ride on horseback, deeply absorbed in thought, when for the third time the same revelation occurred, and along with it, it had a profound impact on your heart. A heavy burden was felt on your heart, and you felt even more. Your nature became very fearful, and you became scared. You immediately dismounted from the horse on the road and sat on the ground, troubled and sorrowful in those thoughts, and worried about what the solution to this mourning revelation was. Sometimes the thought of Tai Sahibah came to you, and sometimes the thought of the demise of Hazrat Walid Sahib (Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him) came to mind. Perhaps you have attained the union. Then, after deep contemplation, the question arose in your heart that if mourning inquiry is from Allah, then it must be related to the death and union of a higher and loftier being. This thought became firmly established in your heart, and you became completely convinced that this union is only with Hazrat Walid Sahib (Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him). As this thought became firm, you mounted the horse again and set off, and in the state of this grief and sorrow, instead of going to your residence, you went straight to the Deputy Commissioner Sahib's bungalow in Jalandhar. At that time, there was an English Deputy Commissioner appointed in Jalandhar. You reached the bungalow of the DC directly, met Sahib, and informed him of the attainment of my father Sahib, so please grant me leave immediately; I am going. And it was also mentioned that I have come straight to your bungalow from the tour for this purpose. The mentioned Sahib realized whether you received the news of your father Sahib's demise on the way or through some other means or if someone came. What was the matter in the end? But you expressed to Sahib that neither any telegram came nor any person came, and no other information was received except a divine telegram. The mentioned Sahib understood this sequence, and Hazrat Mirza Sahib, Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him and forgive him, himself

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While riding on their way, all of a sudden, a revelation was heard, which greatly surprised the Master. To believe so firmly in it that this is not just any matter; you have been deluded. Rest assured, no such incident has occurred. Therefore, do not hurry to leave and do not be anxious. However, Hazrat Mirza Sahib, with unwavering conviction, remained insistent on leaving for his departure and was completely engrossed in this divine information with full confidence. But then, due to the Master's insistence, he returned to his residence. It was only a short while after arriving that the news of the demise of Hazrat Walid Sahib (Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him) was received through a telegram of mourning verses. Therefore, in the same state of grief, the Master returned to the residence of the Master and informed that at that time, he had come straight to the Master's residence from the tour due to this divine telegram. The mentioned verses were also received. The Master was astonished at the entirety of this situation, seeing how much faith, trust, and belief you have in God. And that trust and faith were being fully manifested. Consequently, Hazrat Mirza Sahib left for his departure immediately. And Mamoon Sahib used to say that when Hazrat Mirza Sahib reached Amritsar from Jalandhar, the funeral of Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, had already arrived in Amritsar. Hazrat Mirza Sahib also joined and stayed. Mamoon Sahib Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib was also in Amritsar. Therefore, Hazrat Mirza Sahib, Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, himself narrated all these events in Amritsar to Hazrat Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib:

"Once, helpless and Hazrat Mamoon Zafr Ahmad Sahib were sitting in Qibla Masjid Ahmad, Kapurthala, and a couple of friends or college students who were residents of Kapurthala for education were also present. I don't remember exactly. I mentioned to Mamoon Sahib about this tradition that I have heard from you several times. As far as I remember, this tradition is not preserved in the series. Therefore, it is very important for such a tradition to be preserved. Therefore, I wish to present this tradition (as mentioned above) in the way I heard it from you. Please sign it so that I can present this tradition to the Al-Fazl newspaper."

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I am considering getting it printed. Hazrat Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib remarked on my suggestion that the idea is correct, but I do not remember this incident completely. For instance, whether Hazrat Mirza Sahib went himself or was sent again, etc., I do not recall, so it is not appropriate to get it printed. Hence, I fell silent. It is to inform that Allah knows best that what my ears heard was a trust, and I have presented it, and what Mamoon Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, mentioned to me, I have also presented it obediently. My heart desired to get this tradition printed, but as per the guidance of Mamoon Sahib, I had decided to remain silent, which is an informative service. Only peace and prayers, a seeker of prayers, servant of the humble and dust Abdul Rahman Khan, son of Miyan Habib-ur-Rahman Khan, may Allah have mercy on him, currently Deputy Commissioner's Office, Tandlianwala Post Office, District Lyallpur, 21st October 1949, according to the Gregorian calendar.

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Courtesy of Mirza Sultan Ahmad, the son of the honorable Malik Hasan Muhammad Ahmadi Qadiani.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Praise be to Allah and blessings upon His noble Messenger.

Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.

To the service of Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib, may Allah bless him.

A narration published in Al-Fazl, Issue 20, Page 328, which was narrated by Molvi Muhammad Ahmad Sahib, a lawyer from Kapurthala, who heard it from his honorable father, Hazrat Munshi Zafr Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him. He was a humble person. There is a sentence in it that compelled me to testify. The sentence is as follows:

"Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib spent his entire life behind our Tai (Tai Ayi Ilham Sayyida Nasimah Maud) in separation from Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, and in a kind of opposition. I was sitting in the blessed gathering of the humble and dust, Sayyid Nakhliyat-ul-Awwal, may Allah be pleased with him, at that time. Molvi Sahib said, 'Hazrat Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib came to me and said, 'Make peace with Hazrat Masih Maud and take me along in his service so that I may seek forgiveness from him.' Molvi Sahib said, 'I presented this matter in the service of Hazrat and requested forgiveness for Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib who wanted to seek forgiveness by being present in the service of Hazrat.' What is the guidance of Hazrat on this?' Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, said, 'Until Sultan Ahmad corrects his ways, he should not come to me at this time.'"

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A statement was made in the gathering, of which I am a witness. The second testimony is from Khan Bahadur Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, which was narrated by Begum Sahibah, the respected wife of my wife's maternal uncle, and reached me through her. The honorable Khurshid Begum Sahibah, the wife of the late Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, stated that Hazrat Sahib, meaning Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, said, "I do not oppose the Ahmadiyya Community; I believe in the Promised Messiah, but there are some weaknesses, deficiencies within me due to which I do not give allegiance."

Third testimony: The honorable Karamah Um Nasir Ahmad Sahib, the wife of the First Lady, the Commander of the Faithful, the Caliph, the Messiah of the Era, may Allah support him, this testimony also reached me through my respected wife. The honorable Um Nasir Ahmad Sahib stated that "The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was sitting on the pulpit in the mosque performing ablution when a servant handed a paper to you. At that moment, you opened and started reading the paper and immediately tore it and said, 'Whenever Sultan Ahmad writes for prayers, he writes for worldly progress, not for religion. After a few days, a petition of the late Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib was presented again in your service, in which it was written that due to your prayers, Allah Almighty has granted me progress. The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, said, 'I did not even pray. When these testimonies are carefully examined, it becomes evident after normal contemplation that Khan Bahadur Mirza Sultan Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him, had complete faith and conviction in the prayers of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. However, due to some of his weaknesses, he deliberately did not give allegiance because I cannot act upon this allegiance. Why should I make a false confession? La taqooloona maa la taf'aloon." The humble servant, Khaksar Malik Hasan Muhammad Ahmadi Qadiani. Temporary location at Alahabad. State Bahawalpur. District Rahim Yar Khan, 14th November 1949 AD.

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Written by the honorable Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Sahib Mazhar Advocate Lyallpur. Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Sahib Mazhar Advocate Lyallpur, son of Akbar Hazrat Munshi Zafr Ahmad Sahib Kapur Thalvi.

To the service of the Moon of the Prophets, Prince Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib, in my letter dated 14th October 1949. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Respected and honorable, peace be upon you. The following matters are presented:

1. My respected father was not originally from the district of Multan. However, the majority of his residence and education period was spent in the region of Baghpat, Mirth District. This is why the mention of both places is found in the traditions. Some of our elders were employed in Baghpat, and my father used to live there. In Baghpat, my respected father also read Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya.

2. In the printed narratives of Review of Religions in Urdu, there were some mistakes in some writings. The mentioned pamphlet is not in front of me at the moment, but:

   1. The narration at the beginning states that the deceased father of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, prepared a medicine for Abdul Wahid Sahib. Abdul Wahid Sahib was a judge in Batala at that time, but the writer mistakenly wrote Patiala, and this is a significant error that should be corrected.

   2. In a narration related to the discussions of Atham, it is mentioned that we were staying in the house of Nabi Bakhsh. The scribe wrote "standing" instead of "staying." Such and other mistakes were present in the writings. If the mentioned pamphlet comes to me, I will present it. It is urgent to implement your response at this time.

3. For the clarification of misunderstandings, it is also noteworthy that my respected father was initially an appeal clerk. However, the situation was such that instead of you, the authorities had appointed another person as an appeal clerk. My respected father used to take the income from this and himself worked as a family court clerk. This practice continued for a long time until...

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After the union of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, the father Sahib established a permanent relationship and then progressed to become a pensioner from the High Court Registry. This clarification is necessary because there is a misconception whether the father Sahib was an employee in the beginning or not. The reason for this path was that the father Sahib kept himself independent of employment and whenever desired, he would travel to Qadian without any hindrance, and the reason was that he mostly stayed with Hazrat during his travels and stays. You published some questions in the newspaper regarding him. Regarding this:

(a) According to the narration, the deceased father Sahib of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, led the funeral prayer of an Ahmadi, and then you said, 'I have also led the funeral prayer of the deceased.' The father Sahib said, 'You have already led my funeral prayer.' At the time of the funeral, the father Sahib, who was a lawyer from Kapurthala, attended in Lyallpur. It was the month of Ramadan, and the father Sahib was fasting. When it became known to you, you broke his fast. There was about half an hour left until sunset, and you said, 'Fasting during travel is not permissible.'

(b) An anecdote of the father Sahib is as follows: When the union of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, occurred, Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib, who was deceased in Jalandhar, was employed, most likely as a revenue officer. Mirza Sultan Ahmad Sahib had a close relationship with the father Sahib. So, Mirza Sahib told the father Sahib that on the day of the union of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, in Jalandhar, he was riding a horse. Suddenly, I was strongly inspired with mourning. I immediately dismounted from the horse, and I was very sad. I thought that maybe Tai Sahibah had passed away. Then I thought no, this mourning could be related to the father Sahib. So, I went to the Deputy Commissioner to ask for a few days off. Most likely, the father Sahib had passed away. He said it couldn't be, nor any news.

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The following has not been published yet. In the meantime, a telegram arrived containing news of the passing of the father Sahib, which astonished the Deputy Commissioner. I have noted down a few points that are appropriate to mention. Peace be upon you.

Khaksar Muhammad Ahmad Advocate Lyallpur

One matter where I seek your advice

14th October 1949

I have been engaged in researching Arabic origins of English, Persian, and Urdu words for years. I have achieved remarkable success in this. I have resolved more than half of the English dictionary by translating it into Arabic along with providing reasons, definitions, and so on. I have also discovered formulas that have made solving the remaining vocabulary quite easy for me. It just requires time. Recently, I delivered a lecture at Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ahmadi Nagar, which was well-received. Consequently, I have resolved many words in Urdu, Punjabi, and Persian, which are commonly spoken and contain difficult terms.

The request for guidance is whether I should continue this work, and it will be beneficial. My intention is to resolve the entire English vocabulary, God willing. In this regard, many errors and amusing mistakes of English language scholars have been discovered through sources, and it is possible to publish them and send them to OXFORD. Kindly provide any further useful advice on this matter. My research is based on some fundamental formulas that are applicable to almost all languages. With Allah's help, Khaksar Muhammad Ahmad Mazhar.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Introduction to the Letter of Rai Kunwarsin

An honorable soul, Hind Wala Ilah Bhim Singh, was associated with Maulvi Gul Ali Shah's school in Batala, where he and the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, were classmates and shared a deep bond and boundless faith in the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. Later, in Sialkot, Bhim Singh practiced law, and during the Promised Messiah's employment from 1864 to 1868 in Sialkot, Bhim Singh was among those individuals with whom you had a connection. After office hours, Lal Sahib would often visit the residence of the Promised Messiah. During that time, the Promised Messiah wrote a lengthy letter to Lal Bhim Singh emphasizing the teachings of the Holy Quran against idolatry. This letter was handed over to Hazrat Sheikh Ya'qub Ali Sahib Irfani by Lal Sahib's son. This letter has been published in Maktubat-e-Ahmad, which I have already shared.

When his son, Kunwarsin, returned from England with a barrister's license and practiced in the courts of Punjab, Lal Bhim Singh offered to present his son's case in front of the Promised Messiah without any fee. However, the offer was not accepted. Later, Kunwarsin became a judge at Nisbal Law College in Lahore and then held positions as Chief Justice and Judicial Minister in the states of Jodhpur, Kashmir, and Jodhpur Lohar, respectively. Like his father, Barrister Kunwarsin also held an extreme level of belief in the Promised Messiah. After retirement, he settled in Dera Doon.

One of Barrister Kunwarsin's acquaintances, Mr. Gopal Chandra Singh, who was employed in Jodhpur, was given the volumes of Seerat-ul-Mahdi by an Ahmadi named Ali Muhammad Sahib, which contained mentions of their family. Most likely, their son, Gopal Singh, took these books to Dera Doon and read relevant sections to his father. In response, Rai Kunwarsin wrote a letter of thanks to Ali Muhammad Sahib for sending the books and also mentioned about the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, recalling that Hazrat Mirza Sahib used to visit their house because his father was a close friend. Some other matters are also written that are not found in our literature. In the beginning of 1945, Ali Muhammad Sahib had sent a typed response in English to Barrister Kunwarsin, which you had preserved in the historical documents. The images of both these letters will be provided in the following pages. Syed Abdul Hai.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Photograph of a letter from respected Ali Muhammad Sahib to Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, not yet shown.

Date: 3rd January 1945

Regarding the Union Class of Salam Al-Sasan City

Issue 31 Iranian Currency - Our House in Tourist

Mian Yayi Jorhdi Pur also included Peer Burna's political affairs

Khawaja Ghar Deh Q - The Mufti of the Family

In the Islamic context, Mana Tawir has been under the supervision of a man

Radevast Mann Sir Mali's son

Salem Manda Gohan will not go. They will take the book with them. He had informed the Iranians about his restoration work. I was not pleased with that. Maybe it was someone else's child. His mind was preoccupied with the book of Fazilid. He tore it up. It was necessary to do so. Fanar Ali Muhammad

Mir Akram goes through someone's instrument to die. The dawn of Badr passes - the love of Tita. And in 2011, he is in the middle of strength.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Photograph of a letter from respected Ali Muhammad Sahib to Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, not yet shown.

Date: 3rd January 1945

Regarding the Union Class of Salam Al-Sasan City

Issue 31 Iranian Currency - Our House in Tourist

Mian Yayi Jorhdi Pur also included Peer Burna's political affairs

Khawaja Ghar Deh Q - The Mufti of the Family

In the Islamic context, Mana Tawir has been under the supervision of a man

Radevast Mann Sir Mali's son

Salem Manda Gohan will not go. They will take the book with them. He had informed the Iranians about his restoration work. I was not pleased with that. Maybe it was someone else's child. His mind was preoccupied with the book of Fazilid. He tore it up. It was necessary to do so. Fanar Ali Muhammad

Mir Akram goes through someone's instrument to die. The dawn of Badr passes - the love of Tita. And in 2011, he is in the middle of strength.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Photograph of a Letter from Rai Kunwar Sain to Respected Ali Muhammad Sahib

Rai Kanwar Sain, M.A. Bar-at-Law, Retired Judicial Minister & Chief Justice, Kashmir, Jodhpur, Alwar, Panna etc.

My dear Khan Sahib, "Kanwar Kun!"

LAKSHMI AVENUE DEHRA DUN. Dated 27th December 4.

My son, Gopal Chandra Sain, has read out to me several pages out of the book "Seeratul Ahmadi", which you so kindly gave to him for perusal. I was very greatly interested to find in the book so many references to my worthy father who was a great friend and associate of the great Hazrat Mirza Sahib of revered memory. It would, I am sure, interest you to know that I too had the honour and privilege of seeing the Hazrat Sahib at my house when I was a boy. My father used to have correspondence with him and I remember to have seen some of his letters. My father used to mention to me those incidents which are stated in this book. The one regarding the prophecy about his success in the pleadership examination bears repetition. Mirza Sahib had written to ask my father to confirm this incident, which Mirza Sahib wanted to publish in his book 'Burahin-i-ahmadiya', my father used to tell me that in reply, he confirmed the incident but added P.T.O.

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that more than he Mirza Sahib's worthy father is in his my father's opinion a prophet, because, be(Mirza Sahib's father) had foretold while Mirza Sahib was born and was yet a child that the new born child was to be a Wald his according to my father was.سارے گھر میں ولی پیدا ہوا ھے ) a positive assertion and should indeed be regarded as a prophesy whereas Mirza Sahib's prophesy regarding my father's success in the examination was a matter of inference inasmuch as when asked as to box the basis on which the prediction was founded.Mirza Sahib had stated that he had seen in a dream that my father's answer papers had changed from yellow colour to red and that Mirza Sahib understood as betokening success.Let me in the end reciprocate my sentiments of affection and regard for you, who has shown so much kindness and consideration to my son Gopal on the footing of my father's happy associations with your revered Mirza Sahib.I am,

Yours sincerely,

Kannod

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Translation of a Letter from Rai Kunwar Sain

Rai Kunwar Sain, M.A. Bar-at-Law, Retired Judicial Minister & Chief Justice, Kashmir, Jodhpur, Alwar, Panna, etc.

Dear Mr. Khan,

Lakshmi Avenue, Dehra Dun. Dated 27th December 1944

My dear Khan Sahib,

My son, Gopal Chandra Sain, has read out to me several pages from the book "Seeratul Mahdi" that you kindly provided for his perusal. I was greatly intrigued to find numerous mentions of my esteemed father, who was a close friend and companion of the revered Hazrat Mirza Sahib. It would surely please you to know that I had the privilege of meeting Hazrat Sahib at my home when I was still a young boy. My father used to correspond with him, and I recall seeing some of his letters. My father used to recount to me those incidents that are documented in this book. One particular incident related to my father's success in the legal examination is worth mentioning again. Mirza Sahib had written to my father to confirm this incident for publication in his book 'Burahin-i-Ahmadiyya'. My father confirmed the incident but added a note to the effect.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

It should be taken as a matter of fact that the prophecy about my father's success in the examination by Mirza Sahib is essentially an argument. Because when asked about the basis of this prophecy, Mirza Sahib explained that he had seen in a dream that my father's answer sheet had changed from yellow to red, which Mirza Sahib understood as a sign of success. Finally, permit me to express my feelings of affection and respect for you, who has shown kindness to my son Gopal based on the relationship between my father and your revered Mirza Sahib. I am,

Yours sincerely,

Kannod

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Grand Session of Religions

Lecture on the Philosophy of Islamic Principles

1896 AD

By Hazrat Bhai Abdul Rahman Sahib Qadiani (may Allah be pleased with him)

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Praise be to Allah and blessings upon His Noble Messenger and upon His Promised Messiah

"By the grace and mercy of Allah

He is the Helper

The Grand Session of Religions in Lahore

This is the subject that will prevail over all

Allahu Akbar, the destruction of Khyber

The zeal for the proclamation and exaltation of the Word of Allah by His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, is beyond human capacity. Allah knows best where to place His message - the position and task of His Holiness have been decreed by the Lord of the worlds to dominate Islam over all other religions, and those dignitaries who are entrusted with these services, their duty is to convey what has been revealed to you from your Lord. So if you do not do so, you have not conveyed His message. The divine command is always in force.

His Luminous Presence did not show any deficiency in the delivery of the truth of the message, nor did He show any negligence. Day and night, His Holiness was preoccupied with this thought, and He never let go of an opportunity for preaching. Whether sitting, standing, walking, or in seclusion, the purpose in every situation was the same thought and the same zeal. Thus, every page of the accounts of His Luminous Presence and every moment of His blessed life is a witness and a just testimony to this statement. By delving into the depths of His writings and separating the profundities of His works, if one looks at just one or two pages of His advertisement published on December 9, 1890, with the intention of fairness - free from bias, it will undoubtedly be necessary to affirm this statement of mine. The true agony and sincerity of His Holiness was the result of Allah Almighty also confirming and granting extraordinary support in every aspect and providing provisions from the unseen. His Holiness used to mention frequently the favor and grace of Allah in such a way that

How great is the favor and grace of Allah that here a desire is born in our hearts or someone

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"The need arises, and here Allah Almighty provides the means to fulfill it."

1892 AD was the time when suddenly a stranger, dressed in worn-out clothes, named Shogun Chander, arrived in Qadian and soon became a casual member of our gatherings. He participated in a session of Hazrat Hakim-ul-Ummat Maulana Maulvi Noor-ud-Din (may Allah be pleased with him) one day, and the very next day, he joined the sacred court of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, in the evening and accompanied him on a morning walk, becoming a special aspect of His presence.

Because he presented himself as a seeker of truth and a seeker of sincerity, wandering near and far in search of spiritual enlightenment, he wandered around Qadian with the hope of achieving his prayers and intentions, and returned with the intention of leaving after taking something, and it was his good intention that despite being completely unknown, he was quickly accepted. He was not only a Shogun who concealed his poverty and needs in worn-out clothes, nor was there any question that needed a penny or a rupee from the news of the distribution of treasures in Qadian. Rather, he was a seeker of truth and a seeker of sincerity, and not the chosen Messiah of the time, whose foresight was complete and who used to see with the light bestowed by Allah. So he was not attracted to Him.

Shogun Chander was an educated and rational person who had achieved a good position in the government. Some incidents had imposed an indelible thought of the world's instability on his heart and mind. His wife and children, even his relatives, separated from him, and he remained alone. The movement born in his heart and mind found nourishment within. The effects of worldly things diverted his thoughts towards the search for a non-worldly and inherently established existence, which, influenced, he left his job, abandoned the world, and resolved to seek the truth, becoming a seeker and wandering and searching like a mendicant. It is not known how long he wandered and where he went. What did he see and hear, after which someone directed him to our Master and Guide, the Guide and Pathfinder of the time, and introduced him to the signs of Qadian, upon which he, with sincere faith and belief, reached the goal.

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Engrossed in the efforts of claim, he became occupied. Being in the company of His Holiness, he started receiving blessings, and gradually, he became so attached that all his happiness, contentment, and peace became associated with the company of His Holiness and His blessed words, which made him ready to stay here. But it was necessary for Allah Almighty to manifest His sign through him and to show the power of His decree. For this purpose, the Lord of all worlds made so many changes in His own self and bestowed special qualities upon Him, and led a person to Qadian who was later known as Shogun Chander. Hospitality is the way of the prophets, and His Holiness excelled in this manner. Along with good conduct and generosity, His Holiness was the epitome of excellence. The description of the great qualities of His heart, compassion, and benevolence was unparalleled, and all these virtues, besides beauty and virtues, were with His Holiness, along with the treasures of truth and sincerity and knowledge and wisdom. His relationship with Allah and being accepted in the divine court were the evidence of these facts, and along with these, the honor and acceptance of conversing with Allah were such blessings that no pure nature and pure disposition could remain unaffected by them. In fact, these are the very things of which the ignorant world, by calling them magic and sorcery, has tried in vain to keep His Holiness away from the world. Swami Shogun Chander also became a recipient of these miracles, and the thing he was searching for and could not find anywhere in the world, eventually, under the special wisdom of Allah, he was led to Qadian, where he found what he was looking for. And what he saw here was something he had never seen or heard in the world. He was happy that his desire and search were finally fulfilled by Allah Almighty, but our distinguished Master was even more pleased with this favor of Allah that He manifested the presence of Shogun Chander to fulfill one of His Holiness' long-standing desires. His Holiness had a long-standing desire for a grand conference of religions in which He could present the virtues, perfections, miracles, and beauties of the Holy Quran and Islam. Each representative of every religion would have the opportunity to present the virtues, perfections, miracles, and beauties of their religion.

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Highlighting the virtues to excel in this field of competition, elevating the Word of Allah. Demonstrating the superiority of Islam and the truthfulness of the Noble Prophet, peace be upon him. To fulfill this desire of His Holiness, Allah, the Merciful, brought Swami Sahib to Qadian, who, by distinguishing the reality of His Holiness' proposal between right and wrong and confirming the true fabric, offered his services for its implementation. Hindus and then the attire of the Geroos also facilitated their immersion in every thought and class of Hindus and discussions began on His proposal, and an action was initiated for this purpose. Central directives, advice, and consultations became the solution to their presented difficulties, and for the sake of overcoming every obstacle, help and encouragement were continuously provided in every aspect. Sometimes they themselves, with caution, came to Qadian, sometimes through the messengers of the prophets, their needs were arranged. And in this way, the desired conference began to take shape. His Holiness prepared a framework for the guidance, and the majority of the people and expenses were arranged by the esteemed Syed, His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, who, upon seeing this information, was as delighted as if someone were to be granted the kingship of the world. Then, the announcement of the convening of this conference, known as the "Grand Session of Religions," was made, scheduled from December 26 to 28, 1896 AD. The announcement of its convening was made at Town Hall, Lahore. A committee of dignitaries and heads, including the friends of knowledge, had been formed, and upon this information, His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was so pleased as if the kingship of the world had been granted to someone. Then, His Holiness intended to write an article for this session, but due to divine wisdom, His Holiness' health deteriorated, and although this series became somewhat lengthy, since the dates of the session were approaching and there was concern that the article might not be completed, His Holiness, in a state of illness and pain, began writing the article. And since Hazrat Maulana Maulvi

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During those days, Abdul Karim Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, fell ill in Sialkot due to a pressing need. Concern arose that he might not be able to attend the gathering. After much deliberation and consultation, it was decided that Hazrat Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib should read the content in the presence of respected Hazrat Munshi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib, a resident of Bhalan, District Gujrat, so that the work entrusted to Hazrat Pir Ji Siraj-ul-Haq Sahib Numanī could be written in a book form to avoid any errors. However, due to Hazrat's sudden illness, when the preparation of the content was interrupted, both gentlemen completed it together.

In this content, whenever Quranic verses, Hadiths, or Arabic expressions appeared, they were written beautifully separately so that Hazrat could easily memorize them without any mistakes, ensuring that the content was not rendered dull or ineffective during the reading session. This content, written beautifully for Hazrat's morning reading, was recited word by word during the morning walk, which was Hazrat's usual practice. Whenever Hazrat authored a book or wrote advertisements and messages, the contents were repeatedly recited in the gatherings. To the extent that the regular attendants would memorize those contents. During those days, the morning walk usually headed towards the north of Qadian, and the companions and guests present in Qadian eagerly participated in listening to this content, sharing the excitement and joy, with an estimated number of around fifteen to twenty-five participants.

Hazrat used to explain some parts of the content while walking. These writings and speeches carried new and amazing points, astonishing facts, and faith-inspiring truths. During those days, in the morning, for which Hazrat would still come out despite illness and weakness, it later became known that some spies from Maulvi Abu Saeed Muhammad Hussain Sahib Batalvi also used to listen to Hazrat's content and report back. Hence, most of the verses of Hazrat's content, which Hazrat recited at the occasion and place, were conveyed to them.

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Like a puzzle, Maulvi Sahib has deduced from them. In his article, he has gathered together those points which have a connection there, not just the place and connection.

Hazrat Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib used to read the article. They used to practice different ways of reading and tried to create freshness in the way of reading and expression so that the listeners could be more influenced. They made efforts to highlight Quranic verses, Hadiths, Arabic expressions, and paragraphs. Although Hazrat Sahib had a special talent in Urdu reading, there were many shortcomings in the recitation of Quranic verses, despite Hazrat's hard work and enthusiasm to complete them. Furthermore, during those days, it became known through the tongues of some of his close friends that there were doubts about the high quality, perfection, and delicacy of Hazrat's article, the impact of which was essential on his style and expression, and it is not surprising that this matter also reached His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him.

A few days before the session, Allah Almighty gave His Holiness a revelation regarding this article, "This is the article that will prevail over all, and its acceptance will settle in the hearts, and that it will be a sign of truthfulness." Consequently, His Holiness on December 21, 1896 AD, wrote an advertisement titled "A Grand Announcement for Truth Seekers" and remembering this humble servant, instructed, "Mian Abdul Rahman! Get this advertisement printed and take it to Lahore yourself and deliver it to Hazrat Sahib (who had been sent arrangements for the session just a day before to Lahore). Emphasize on our behalf for its good publicity. If needed, print it there. Emphasize strongly on our behalf because sometimes they get scared, so repeatedly and forcefully deliver this message to them that there is nothing to fear. Do not let opposition from people hinder this work. This is not a human task to be stopped by anyone but a task of God.

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"The work will be completed regardless of the circumstances."

The advertisement was prepared late at night, and I set off for Batala on foot. Around midday on December 22, 1896 AD, I reached Lahore. At that time, Khwaja Sahib used to reside in a narrow street behind the famous Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, where I found him and conveyed the bundle of advertisements and the instructions. Instead of being cheerful and happy, Khwaja Sahib appeared gloomy and sad and addressed me, saying, "Mian! Do you know what difficulties we are facing here and how strong the opposition is? If this advertisement is published in these circumstances, it will ignite a fire and it is not surprising that the session may become impossible. The complexity of the situation and the presence at the occasion also bring some responsibility upon us. Let's hope for the best, and God willing, things will work out."

After careful consideration, consultations, and ups and downs, some advertisements were posted in the darkness of the second or third night at some unfamiliar locations where the absence was uniform because besides the unknown locations, those advertisements were placed so high that no one could see them, and if seen, they could not be read. I observed and heard that Khwaja Sahib of Qadian had brought the original content of His Holiness to Lahore for study and practice of reciting Quranic verses. The series of recitation practice continued until the evening of December 25, 1896 AD, or perhaps even until the night of December 26. The session was divinely ordained. It took place under better circumstances and arrangements, facing real oppositions.

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After crossing the stormy and perilous valleys of obstacles and difficulties, significant hurdles stood in the way. Various tactics and strategies were employed, but ultimately, the fortress of the Hindus and Jews and their supporters, Khyber Fort, was breached, and the very same incident occurred as prophesied in the divine revelation of "Allahu Akbar, the destruction of Khyber."

The enemies prevented the Town Hall from being used, so Allah Almighty provided an even better alternative. By combining the Islamic High School in Androon Shehranwala Gate, a spacious two-story building, long wide courtyards, large rooms, a hall, room, and galleries, a grand and magnificent building suitable for a large gathering was created by the grace of God. December 26 was the first day of the session. The attendance was not very encouraging. His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, had set the date for the content on December 27, and the time was fixed for half past two in the afternoon. It was a miracle of God's power and His special grace that Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, with immense love and devotion, arrived in Lahore before time, bringing comfort and joy to us.

The circumstances were unfavorable, with intense opposition and various difficulties, creating a sense of danger due to the uncertainty of the situation, and there was concern that the session might not be as successful as desired. However, it seemed as if the angels were pushing it forward, and their movements had such a profound impact that the hearts of the people changed. Instead of enmity and hatred, love and affection filled their hearts. The opposition of the opponents fueled the fire, and the commotion of those trying to stop and create mischief diverted people's attention towards the session, causing them to hasten towards the gathering with excitement, and eventually, the crowd grew so much that the courtyard and all its surrounding rooms and halls were filled. The upper galleries were overcrowded, with no space left to stand, and the crowd increased to such an extent that it became difficult to estimate the capacity, leading to congestion and squeezing. Due to the December holidays, conferences and meetings were taking place. People were engrossed in their worldly affairs, striving for excitement and material gains.

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Presence in a pure religious gathering and conference, everyone, whether successful or unsuccessful, was compelled to describe the success of this attendance as extraordinary, special, and divine movement and behavior, and it was denied by not only a Hindu, nor a Sikh or an Arya Samajist, nor a Muslim, Christian, or Jew, but every sect and class of people today was affected by this extraordinary, unique, and undoubtedly unusual attraction and unparalleled charm. Seeing and hearing are different; the image of this gathering cannot be put into words. In short, that gathering was undoubtedly magnificent, extraordinary, and exceptional due to its environment. The commencement of the content caused people to involuntarily start cheering, and words like Subhan Allah! and Subhan Allah! were uttered. It was heard that while love for the Quran was in the heart of Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, Allah Almighty had also infused a glimpse of his melodious recitation in his voice. Moreover, he was so moved by the connection and realities of those verses and content that the way he recited with tenderness, passion, and enthusiasm not only did not leave the listeners unaffected but rather left them in awe. It is true that the attention and fascination with expression can be possible in a normal setting, but to have such control over the quality of a gathering with people of different nationalities, beliefs, and thoughts was undoubtedly the result of extraordinary and miraculous influence. It was known that Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib had a love for the Holy Quran, and Allah Almighty had also infused a glimpse of his melodious recitation in his voice. He was also so moved by the connection and realities of those verses and content that the way he recited with tenderness, passion, and enthusiasm not only did not leave the listeners unaffected but rather left them in awe. However, the quality of this gathering was truly exceptional, and something was created in such a way that from beginning to end, the Quranic verses and their explanation, the entire content was so eloquent, eloquent, effective, and interesting that there was no difference in the tone of Maulana Sahib nor did the enthusiasm lose its flavor. The richness of knowledge, the fluency of expression, and the strength and reliability of the content made the attendees so fascinated that they seemed enchanted. I heard that Hindus and Sikhs, as well as staunch Arya Samajists and Christians, were spellbound by the divine words! Divine words! Your praise. This gathering of thousands of people sat so motionless and motionless as if someone were very lifeless. And if birds had perched on their heads, it would not have been surprising. The spiritual quality of the content was so profound in the hearts and the echo of its recitation was so impactful that not only did the listeners feel it, but even the breaths were not audible until the divine power of this

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Until the time of the animals, silence prevailed, and no external voice disrupted the magnetic effect of the content. This quality persisted for several hours, and unfortunately, I am unable to express this quality. I wish I could describe the image of what I saw and heard there, which would make the greatness of this miraculous sign and the clarity of the message of God resonate in the world, making people ready to hear the call of God and accept it, thus eradicating the sins, transgressions, and neglect of the world, and thousands of people would be guided to the truth. It was half past three. The time ended, which led to a brief pause in the enjoyment and delight. The next half-hour was for the content of Maulvi Mubarak Ali Sahib from Sialkot. He quickly stood up and responded to the public demand, saying, "This very content should be continued, rather than giving time to someone else, let the same content be continued, let it be completed, I sacrifice my time and my desire for this valuable content." Thus, the same beloved, desirable, and captivating story began again and the same atmosphere was established. It was four o'clock, but the content was still pending, and the thirst was increasing rather than decreasing among the audience. Due to the insistence of the listeners and the interest of the organizers themselves, the content continued to be read until half past five. The darkness of the night began to spread its black veil. Compelled, the extremely sweet and enlightening and joyful gathering reached its conclusion, and the remaining content was scheduled for December 29. There was no heart that did not feel this pleasure and delight. There was no tongue that did not acknowledge and confess its beauty and superiority, and there was no eloquence in describing its praise and description. Everyone, through their state and speech, was acknowledging and confessing that indeed this content prevailed over all and its excellence, grace, and beauty are the adornment of this gathering. The liveliness and success of the session are guaranteed. Not only this, but we heard with our own ears and saw with our own eyes that many Hindus and Sikhs were embracing Muslims and saying with tears rolling down their cheeks,

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If this is the same Quranic teaching and the same Islam that Hazrat Mirza Sahib has described today, then we, if not today, will be compelled to accept it tomorrow. And if similar articles and speeches by Hazrat Mirza Sahib are presented, then there will be no doubt that Islam will also be our religion."

The session today took place on December 27. People were heading towards the venue, and at the entrance, I saw two individuals distributing the same advertisement of His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, which had been specially sent to me by Noor, emphasizing the instructions to be distributed at famous places and to be published before the session. It was also emphasized that this is not just a need in Lahore but should be spread to manifest the greatness of this divine sign, which would prepare willing souls to accept the call of truth, thus eradicating the sins, transgressions, and neglect of the world, and thousands of people would be guided to the truth. Unfortunately, due to the fear experienced by Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib, the greatness of this divine sign was witnessed by the world before the session, and its victory was acknowledged and confessed, and later, those advertisements were sent out that had been printed and distributed several days ago. Therefore, when His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, learned of Khwaja Sahib's weakness and shortcoming, His Holiness was greatly saddened, and for many days, whenever the mention of this divine sign was made or reports of this success were received, along with the expressions of regret over Khwaja Sahib's weakness, the acceptance and demand of the public affected the special meeting committee, and it was decided that His Holiness's article would be included in their program by extending one day to December 29.

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And my time was devoted to Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib Batalvi, which is evident from the clear and detailed explanation. But by God's grace! The attendance was so disheartening that the anticipation of filling the assembly hall kept on increasing.

Neither was there the same vibrancy in the session as yesterday, nor did Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib stand up. Finally, despite much anticipation, when the desire was fulfilled, it did not seem satisfying. Clouds involuntarily gathered, and what was written was read, and despite taking more time, neither were they pleased nor did the public show any response. At half-past nine on December 29, the session was about to begin. The end of December. The intensity of the cold was such that people could find relief from necessities, so much so that the residents of the cities are not usually awake at this hour. There was a concern, a thought that perhaps the attendance would be very low, and in this way, today's enjoyment might not be destined. But God's works have an extraordinary attraction and magnetic pull within them that no force can stop. If a person shows negligence, he works with angels. Thus, as the morning passed into morning, and the cold intensified and contracted, the creation of God, flags upon flags, and troops upon troops came with such abundance and speed that the observation after the noon of the 27th was also defeated, and the session concluded with extreme grandeur, magnificence, and goodness, and thus the content of the presence of light became established in the world despite the enemies' opposition, becoming a symbol of dominance, excellence, success, and greatness for the scientific world, shining on the world like the sun and the moon. And friends, along with enemies, could not remain without praise. In every field, discussions of this content were ongoing, and the truth was being proclaimed on tongues. Newspapers wrote articles and acknowledged this truth. The organizing committee, by including this acknowledgment in their report, expressed the reality. It is true that the rising moon cannot be hidden, and its denial is evidence of foolishness. Thus, Allah Almighty had chosen His sacred and accepted servant before time.

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Through Hazrat Mirza Sahib, whatever was said and done, it was done by the will of God, and no worldly power, scheme, deceit, or trick could hinder the completion of the divine word. The reports of the grand session of religions were published, and the committee, whose members included representatives of every religion and community and responsible individuals from the upper class, bore the expenses and publication of those reports. All those articles that were read in that session or written for it were included in them so that the people of different religions and communities could collectively observe, discern, and decide between truth and falsehood. However, the reality was that the greatness of the Holy Quran, the truth of Islam, the truthfulness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and the status of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, as the beloved and accepted servant of God, were being witnessed and attested to. These matters remained established and continuous as evidence and proof of the true Prophethood and Messengership. This is the same content of the light that, under the title of "Philosophy of Islamic Principles" and in English as "Teachings of Islam," is being published and disseminated in thousands, if not millions, spreading across the spiritual pleasure and joy of the world, making the path of guidance easier, not only in this way but also being hidden and then published in various languages and in the world. This report was published, bearing witness to the divine greatness, that whatever thousands of people saw and heard in the session was exactly what was recorded in the report. The same articles that the representatives of religions wrote and recited were then referred to the organizing committee. They were exactly the same and were clearly evident. But what can be said about Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Sahib Batalvi and his intellect and knowledge that he started this mischief with the publication of the report that the content printed in his name is not actually his. The intention and purpose of Maulvi Sahib's mischief are evident from this false accusation that the humiliation of defeat in the competition was not to be hidden. Although his action was a sin worse than sin and equivalent to throwing dirt on his own hands, and this matter was not hidden with certainty. Therefore, the organizers, by witnessing this mischief and commotion of Maulvi Sahib, were indeed

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He did not understand, and instead, Maulvi Sahib's concealment deepened, causing

"Maula Na Sahib Jal Bhan Kar Raakh Ho Gaye Aur Is Gehre Zakham Se Talmalanay Lagay Jiska And Mal Un Se Mumkin

Na Tha Kyunkeh Woh Insani Haathon Se Nah Tha Ke Bashar Tadaabeer Us Ko Acha Kar Saktein. Warna Agar Haqeeqat Yehi Thi Jiska Un

Ko Gila Tha To Kyun Nah Apna Asal Mazmoon Sha'ayea Kar Ke Munazzimeen Ke Iss Dhoka Ko Alm Nashar Kar Dikhaya. Bari Aqal O Danish Bayad Gareest

Swami Shogun Chandar Sahib Jin Ke Zariye Allah Ta'ala Ne Iss Azeem-ul-Shaan Nishan Sadaqat" Ke

Azhar Ke Saman Paida Kiye, Jalsa Ki Tamam Karwai Ke Doran Mein Aur Phir Report Ki Isha'at Tak To Milte

Milate Aur Aate Jaate Rahe Phir Nah Maloom Woh Kya Hue Aur Kahan Chale Gaye. Goya Khudai Qudrat Ka Haath Unhen Issi

Khidmat Ki Ghazas Se Qadian Laya Tha Aur Phir Pehle Ki Tarah Ghaib Kar Diya. Note: Hazrat Munshi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib Balanvi Aur Hazrat Peer Ji Siraj-ul-Haq

Sahib Numanee Rizwan

Allah Alaihima Dono Buzurgon Ke Haath Ka Naqal Kardah Hazrat Aqdas Ka Woh

Mazmoon Jis Par Se Hazrat Maulana Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib Ne Iss Jalsa Mein Parh Kar

Sunaya Tha Aaj Tak Mere Paas Mehfooz Hai Magar Chunkeh Iss Muqaddas Aur Qeemti Amanat Ki Hifazat Ka

Haq Ada Karne Se Qasir Hoon Lehaza Iss Ko Qaumi Amanat Samajh Kar Iss Ko Saeed Naqam Al-Anbiya

Hazrat Sahibzada Aali Maqam Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib Salma Rubah Ke Supurd Karta Hoon Jo Aise

Kamon Ke Ahl Hain Ta Ke Qaim Hone Wale Qaumi Museum Mein Rakh Kar Iss Ko Aane

Wali Naslon Ke Iman Wa Yaqeen Ki Mazbooti Aur Ziyadti Aur Irfan Mein Taraqqi Ka Zariya Bana Sakein. Faqat

Abdul Rahman Qadiani

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Him, and peace and blessings be upon His noble Messenger, and upon his servant, the Promised Messiah.

With the grace and mercy of Allah,

Esteemed and respected Maulana Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sahib Qadiani, may Allah's peace be upon you.

Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.

With reference to the guidance and relevant narrations of the registered session number 14, page number 78, I am serving at the office of the Idara Anjuman Ahmad.

The original content related to the session of Mahotsav, which was held in Lahore, was lost on the train to Rail Gadi on January 2, 1946. Muhammad Din, 23/6/1946.

Swami Shogun Chand was the head clerk in the army, and Munshi (Mirza) Jalal-ud-Din Sahib was his companion and associate. Munshi Sahib used to say that his family, wife, and children passed away, so he left his job and became a beggar. The content of the session (Philosophy of Islamic Principles) was kept hidden before being read. Hazrat Sahib instructed Munshi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib to write his copy. And he said that Munshi Sahib's writing style is recognizable. Therefore, you should write it, so Munshi Sahib wrote that content with his own pen. Munshi Sahib used to say that Hazrat Sahib had prayed for every line of this content. When it came time to write and read the content, Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib was ill. Therefore, Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib was prepared to read the content, but Khwaja Sahib was an English reader and could not read the Quran in Arabic. In the end, Maulvi Abdul Kareem Sahib read it at the Lahore session. I, Muhammad Din, could not attend the session. The three or four parts that were divided in my circle of Patwar were under work, which prevented me from getting permission. Therefore, Munshi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib was present. He said that the confirmation of Allah Almighty did not happen as expected. Despite the cold weather, no one could

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Coughing or sneezing did not occur. Everyone listened attentively. Finally, the Sikhs raised the Muslims and congratulated them. They said, "If Mirza presents another article, then we must become Muslims." Additionally, Munshi Sahib remarked that even the birds were under divine control, as not even a bird's voice could be heard. Hazrat Sahib advertised about this article in August 1896, four months before the session. The chaos continued. All will be overcome. Revelations were published. Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib advertised later, which displeased Hazrat Sahib. The mentioned advertisement was given by Munshi Jalal-ud-Din Sahib to his friend and contemporary, Sardar Bahadur Bahadur Ali Khan Rasaldar Major Pensioner, Resalah Number 12, Sahiwal, and it was also preached. When the predictions came true and the content was successful, Sardar Bahadur Ali Khan said after reading, "Now Mirza will present his dominance over people and people will be convinced of the accuser's argument. The copy is exactly as original. 23/6/25/46. Muhammad Din, handwritten. In the footnote of the advertisement of the propagation of the mission, on pages 77-79, there is a mention of the advertisement of Swami Shogun Chandar, which Swami Sahib had made famous in August 1896. 236-46-25. Muhammad Din, handwritten. Note: For the completion of the narration, I present this writing in the service of His Excellency, the Moon of the Prophets, Hazrat Sahibzada Aali Maqam, Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib. Abdul Rahman Qadiani.

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Eid-ul-Adha 1900 AD

Sermon of Revelation

By the pen of Brother Abdul Rahman Qadiani, may Allah be pleased with him.

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

By the grace and mercy of Allah,

He is the Helper.

Eid-ul-Adha 1900 AD and the Sermon of Revelation

All praise is due to Allah. All praise is due to Allah. All praise is due to Allah who guided us to this, and we would not have been guided had Allah not guided us. Indeed, the messengers of our Lord came with the truth.

It is a special favor of Allah that He bestowed His grace upon this unworthy and undeserving servant, raising him with complete kindness at the feet of his chosen and beloved, the light of Allah among the prophets.

During the manifestation of the signs of the year 1900 AD, the honor of the presence was granted to this humble servant. Thus, the joy of witnessing with eyes and hearing with ears was granted, and this is indeed the grace of Allah upon us and upon the people. Yet most of the people are ungrateful.

On the day before Eid, meaning the day of Hajj, at the time of dawn, a declaration was made by the Holy Master to write down the names of all friends present in Qadian and present them before the Master because Allah, out of His sheer grace and mercy, had specially ordained this day for the acceptance of prayers for the Noble Master. The Master had the permission for supplication on this day, and in this divine gift, the Master also wanted to include his servants. Otherwise, due to the overwhelming joy of being in the blessed company for five to six years (from 1895 AD to 1900 AD), I can say that I had never seen or heard such a declaration from the Master before this day. Thus, for prayers

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We used to write and present requests and needs frequently, and during the presence of His Excellency, we often sent requests for prayers to be made. Sometimes, during the gatherings in His presence, friends would also request prayers, to which His Excellency would often respond, "InshaAllah, I will pray." Remember this. It also happened several times that someone presented a request for prayers here, and His Excellency, out of sheer mercy, prayed for that which included the participants of the gathering. In response to written requests for prayers, some friends were also given written responses by His Excellency himself. But on the day of Hajj, there was indeed a special divine favor, where His Excellency, out of sheer mercy, made a special announcement to include all servants, friends, and guests. This announcement was such that where everyone tried to write down their names before others in a unified list, the next day they also made efforts to send requests and petitions. A list was prepared under the leadership of Hazrat Mawlawi Nuruddin Sahib, and I believe that some friends also prepared and sent two lists in a similar manner. How many petitions and requests were presented one after another in His presence, the accountability of which lies with Allah because everyone desired that their petition reach His hands on the first day. Thus, in this effort, His Excellency's attention was diverted towards Allah, and the children and servants continued to deliver friends' petitions and lines, which was a commendable act. At that time, due to the arrival of friends from outside during the occasion of Eidain in Darul Aman, there used to be a particular hustle and bustle, and the color of the gathering was evident. The series of petitions and requests became somewhat lengthy, and due to the repeated visits of children and servants, a disruption and hindrance in His Excellency's attention towards Allah was felt, so it was said that no more petitions should be sent to His presence. The purpose was to maintain the dignity from noon to afternoon.

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Until after noon and from afternoon till evening, and even after the night prayers, the esteemed Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) kept himself occupied in presenting supplications before Allah for his community. The triumph of Islam and the manifestation of the glory and beauty of Allah. The truth of the matter is that the Promised One, in his solitude, continued to pray with fervor and intensity for the triumph and dominance of Islam. Those who heard or understood what was being prayed for, or for whom the supplications were made, only they knew. People did not know in what state of fervor and ardor he kept praying. The next day was the second day of Eid when Allah Almighty listened to and accepted all prayers. On this day, the secrets and needs of that solitude were accepted, and glad tidings were given to His Eminence, Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, Hazrat Maulana Nur-ud-Din Sahib, and some other special companions that today we will speak and deliver a discourse in Arabic because Allah Almighty has promised to grant special eloquence in Arabic. Therefore, take your writing materials and head to the mosque. This news spread a wave of joy and excitement throughout Qadian, and our Eid was celebrated with great enthusiasm. On the occasion of Eid, Hazrat Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him) used to present new clothes before His Eminence Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him), and this practice had been going on for some time. On this day, there was a slight delay in the arrival of these clothes, or perhaps the esteemed Hazrat Masih Maud (peace be upon him) was making an effort to attain the promised favor of Allah quickly. He was to deliver those clothes and then get ready to descend the steps of the mosque and head towards Masjid Aqsa. It is likely that His Eminence took only one or two steps forward from the mosque's courtyard when those clothes were presented before His Eminence, and contrary to the norm, Sheikh Sahib returned to the house to bring back the joy for His Eminence. After taking the clothes inside the house, they were adorned and then quickly returned to Masjid Aqsa, where, as usual, under the leadership of His Eminence Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, the Eid prayer was offered in a special congregation, including a sermon. But the Eid sermon was delivered by His Eminence Masih Maud (peace be upon him) in Urdu, the conclusion of which

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Advise the congregation to foster unity, harmony, love, and affection among themselves, and then His Eminence emphasized to Hazrat Maulvi Sahib to sit close and write. His Eminence said, "Now whatever I speak, since it is a special divine gift, pay attention to writing it down so that it may be preserved, otherwise later I may not be able to recall what I said." (Qadiani terminologies)

Subsequently, Hazrat Maulana Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib, who was sitting far away, got up from his place and came near to His Holiness, sitting on the right side of His Eminence Masih Maud (peace be upon him). His Eminence was sitting at the eastern end on a chair in the middle gate of the original Masjid Aqsa, and most of the attendees were in the mosque courtyard. The honorable Hazrat Sheikh Ya'qub Ali Sahib, known for his great spiritual insight and this humble servant, also sat down with a pencil in hand because I was very eager to write down the dictation of His Eminence, and Hazrat Sheikh Sahib was accustomed to writing for his newspaper. The first discourse, i.e., the Eid sermon, His Eminence delivered while standing, after which a special chair was arranged for His Eminence to sit on. When it was announced that the scribes were present and ready to write,

His Eminence sat on the same chair as if he had departed to another world. His blessed eyes were closed, and his blessed face appeared so radiant that it seemed as if the divine lights had enveloped and illuminated him so brightly that one could not even look at him, and rays were emanating so rapidly from his blessed forehead that the beholding eyes would become dazzled. His Eminence, in a slow but captivating and melodious voice, which seemed to have undergone some transformation, said, "O servants of Allah, reflect on your day today, the day of Eid-ul-Adha, for it has entrusted secrets to the chosen ones."

The scribes began writing, among whom there was one within myself as well, but only a few sentences, and perhaps they were not written correctly.

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After writing, he left and turned towards the blessed face of His Excellency, where the spell of that interruption and the melodious voice of the enchanting and captivating sound began to be enjoyed. Shortly after, Hazrat Sheikh Sahib also left writing to enjoy the taste of that divine mark and the favor of power. Only Hazrat Maulvi Sahibans were now left to write, both of whom were specifically instructed to write. Pencils were being used, which were quickly wearing out. I remember that some friends were diligently sharpening and handing over pencils, but I couldn't recall the name of any friend. One day, during the mention of this sacred sermon, the honorable Hazrat Maulana Abdul Rahim Sahib Dar Daim Aye mentioned that he was also present during this Eid and the descent of the inspired sermon and that the writers were continuously given pencils to write with.

Sometimes, due to falling behind in writing or the need to understand a word, such as the letters of a word like Alef and Ain, Sad and Seen, or Tha and Toa, the necessity of understanding arose. At such times, the state of His Holiness, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), was extraordinary, and he would describe it as if someone had awakened from sleep or returned from another world to explain. After explaining the discovered word or letter, he would return to that same state, and the interruption was such that we felt that the pure body of His Excellency was only here, while his soul had reached the highest realm of light, where he was reciting and speaking. The blessed tongue would move, and His Excellency's state would be known. But the quality was such that involuntarily, someone else's words would be spoken. Describing this state and condition is difficult. The interruption was a state of enchantment, ecstasy, unconsciousness, absorption, annihilation, and obscurity, and the words like these may be suitable for expressing His Excellency's state, otherwise, the real quality was a spiritual transformation that was beyond my ability to describe because the entire blessed body of His Excellency indicated an extraordinary state as if every particle of his being was being enveloped and illuminated by hidden and invisible powers.

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For the convenience of the writers, His Eminence spoke slowly and repeatedly, emphasizing each point. The book named "Khutbah Ilhamiyya" that His Eminence published is quite significant. The special sermon of Eid-ul-Adha in 1900 is printed up to several pages in the book's appendix. The rest of the section was included by His Eminence later. This gathering and remembrance session became lengthy, and the time for prayer arrived. When His Eminence completed the Arabic sermon, the eagerness among friends to be familiar with its content increased so much that His Eminence also desired that Hazrat Maulana Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib should narrate it to the friends. Consequently, Maulana Sahib beautifully translated the entire sermon into Urdu in his unique style and eloquence, making the friends fortunate and joyous. This quality also held a special delight and spiritual pleasure within itself. The translation was mostly incomplete when suddenly, influenced by a particular sentence or under the special divine inspiration, His Holiness, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), rose from the chair and prostrated in front of the divine mark, expressing gratitude and thankfulness for the bestowed divine favor. Praise be to Allah. All praise is due to Allah. Then all praise is due to Allah for that. His Eminence, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), expressed a desire for people to try to remember this divine mark. Therefore, after the publication of the sermon "Khutbah Ilhamiyya," many friends began to recall it. Some remembered it in full, while others remembered it partially, but in those days, this was a prevalent activity, and everywhere, in every gathering, the practice of reading, listening, and reciting the same sermon, i.e., the sermon "Khutbah Ilhamiyya," was being carried out. Some evenings in the court, someone or the other would recite what had been remembered in front of His Eminence, and the discussion of this divine sermon continued. I also remembered three to four pages.

His Eminence, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), despite being present in this world, was a great blessing not only for the earthly realm but also for the seven continents. It was a special gift and favor from Allah because he was like a reflection of God, upon seeing whom, the impact of the grandeur and majesty of God would never fade away but would leave an everlasting impression on the heart and mind, instilling a belief in the divinity of God. The gathering where the divine

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The place of hearing fresh words and witnessing their complete manifestation was a means of gaining faith in the perfect knowledge of God and His complete power, and a place where hearts were filled with the light of knowledge and gnosis. The freshness of the soul, the strength of faith, the purity of hearts, and the kindling of intellect would gather in this gathering. The fire of divine love would cool the worldly love. Thus, this fresh sign also brought about a spiritual transformation in the congregation, making the stations of certainty and gnosis easier for the seekers and was a special spiritual revolution, the importance of which will always remain prominent through deep contemplation. On the day of Eid, the recitation of the sermon, i.e., the sermon of Ilhamiyya, and the special power of expression given to His Eminence on the day of Eid-ul-Adha transformed the acceptance of prayers on the day of Hajj into certainty or observation because these two things were necessarily linked. This Eid, in some of its qualities, is the most significant event in the series of history and a special chapter, from which the more one delves into its depths, the more precious, priceless, and unparalleled gems will be found. Blessed are those upon whom the attainment of these blessings and safety has been bestowed, and peace be upon those who, after attaining them, dedicate themselves solely to the service of the chain of service and the service of creation. O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad and grant peace. You are the Praiseworthy, the Glorious. Amen. Amen, and again, Amen.

Abdul Rahman Qadiani
Written by himself
July 25, 1946

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The Holy Prophet, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), and the Final Journey to Lahore, and the Union with the Luminous Presence

By Brother Abdul Rahman Qadiani

Written by himself

July 25, 1946

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Praise be to Allah and blessings upon His Noble Messenger,

and upon His servant, the Promised Messiah.

I seek forgiveness from Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin, and I turn to Him.

"There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great."

With the grace and mercy of Allah,

He is the Helper.

The journey of His Holiness, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) to Lahore

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The Union with the Luminous Presence

During the month of April 1908, due to various reasons such as the deteriorating health and illness of Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, certain circumstances arose which necessitated His Holiness to choose the journey to Lahore. However, according to the information available to me, it is evident that several times news of preparations were heard which were eventually canceled under divine instructions, and His Holiness, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), did not find comfort in this journey. This was because for some time, His Holiness was receiving continuous revelations and inspirations from Allah, which were leading to the inspirations of closeness and union. This series had already begun before the writing of the Epistle of Testament and continued with some similar inspirations in the near future. Therefore, the inspiration of March 1908 is: "And then it was seen in the vision that a funeral was coming." The mourning place.

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On April 14, 1908, another revelation was received: "The mourning place."

And then on April 26, 1908, a revelation came amidst the preparations and turmoil: "Mubash Amin, the game of livelihood."

The impact of this revelation and the initial preparations and news on us was that the journey of the Luminous Presence would remain in a state of preparation. However, on the very next day, i.e., the morning of April 27, 1908, the decision was made for the departure of His Eminence. After the Fajr prayer, the servants were ordered to prepare, and the luggage began to be packed. Around seven or eight o'clock, His Eminence, along with the Ahl-e-Bait and all the family members, set off. Some horses and a carriage were with His Eminence and the family. Maulana Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib was with the Ahl-e-Bait and children, etc. Maulvi Syed Muhammad Ahsan Sahib Amrohi and some other companions and servants of His Eminence were accompanying. Prince Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad Sahib was riding the honored horse of Mufti Fazl-ur-Rahman. Later, His Eminence Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib was also sent by His Eminence to Lahore. They went to the village outskirts from the town for a walk, up to the area of Dar-ul-Shifa. In the same condition as they had left the house in the morning, they went to bid farewell to their distinguished host from behind. There was something in the heart, but modesty, shyness, and a lack of eloquence hindered its expression. His Eminence graciously shook hands with all, big and small, through kindness and generosity. I also extended my hand for a handshake in my turn. My hands were in the hands of my Imam and guide, our Master, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. Facing His Eminence, Hazrat Nana Jaan, may Allah be pleased with him, was standing by His Eminence's side. I do not remember now, and even at that time, I could not distinguish whether Hazrat Nana Jaan had first requested or His Holiness himself, the Holy Master, had expressed the honor of granting this servant the privilege of accompanying. It was a moment of joy, a minute of honor, and a second of praise, which is still leading me in some way to the world of pleasure, joy, honor, and vitality. Facing His Eminence, Hazrat Nana Jaan, may he rest in peace.

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I can hear the advice of Rahmatullah Alaih, and

"Mian Abdul Rahman, you also come with us to Lahore."

The charming, melodious, and lovely voice is echoing in my ears. However, despite this, I could not decide whether the Light upon His Eminence informed me of my heart's condition and innermost desire and graciously chose me for companionship, or whether this was a mercy from Allah resulting from the recommendation of Hazrat Nana Jaan. It was accepted with joy, and instead of returning home like friends, I mounted a horse for the honored journey to Batala. At that moment, all three of my torn clothes were only on my body, and that was it. I sent word to the family through a friend and, with a heart full of happiness, good fortune, and awakened destiny, I left, praising and offering thanksgiving prostrations. Upon reaching Batala, His Eminence ordered to stay and a camp was set up near the station, where a sign read, "The station of the Divine Mother is beautifully engraved." They took the honor of His Eminence, Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, and the family members for a walk on the banks of the river Aliwal. Upon returning near Aliwal in the evening, a maid exclaimed in admiration while looking at the dense shade of the green trees of Batala, "What a lovely sight and cool shade!" Upon hearing these words, His Eminence remarked:

"We even like the sun of Qadian."

Even upon reaching Batala, our predominant thought was that perhaps His Eminence would stay in Batala for a few days and then return to Qadian. Because there was no arrangement visible for the journey to Lahore even by the evening carriage. One hindrance that arose was that there were some difficulties in repairing the carriage. Therefore, on this day and the next night, the stay in Batala continued. For the journey, His Eminence continued to take the family members of Ahl-e-Bait with him, and the night was spent in the same station. Finally, the decision was made regarding the repair of the carriage, and on the morning of the third day, after the Fajr prayer, His Eminence decided to go to Lahore. Around noon, Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din

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His Eminence arrived at the location connected to the Nawali Road in the present-day Islamic College Lahore. In those days, this area was almost like a jungle with some gardens. The current building of the Islamic College had not yet been constructed, and although Khwaja Sahib and other Ahmadis had taken a vast piece of land on lease for a long time, only two or three buildings had been built so far, among which Khwaja Sahib's residence and Dr. Syed Muhammad Husain Shah Sahib's residence were located by the main road. Between them was a small alley, and both residences were double-storied. The arrangements for the stay of His Holiness, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), and the family members of the household were made at Khwaja Sahib's residence. His Holiness continued to stay in the lower part of the house, and Maulana Maulvi Nur-ud-Din (may Allah be pleased with him) stayed at Dr. Sahib's residence. The rest of the companions and servants were also accommodated here and there. A large hall on the upper floor of Khwaja's residence was specially designated for prayers, which also served during the gatherings and meetings. The arrangements for prayers and other matters continued in this manner. However, to facilitate the coming and going for prayers, a temporary wooden bridge was built over the alley connecting both residences. The diaries and records of this period are still hidden in the archives, and their repetition is not possible. During the stay in Lahore, His Holiness, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), would often take the family members, including the ladies and children, for outings, and sometimes they would go for walks twice a day, in the morning and evening. Initially, His Holiness would also accompany the ladies in a carriage for outings.

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His Eminence used to walk on the roads and in the city markets, such as Mall Road and Anarkali. While passing through the markets, sometimes His Eminence would stop the carriage and buy food items like sweets and confectioneries and would share them with the servants, excluding the ladies and children. I remember well that while passing through Anarkali, His Eminence would often stop at the Kaiseri shop and treat everyone to soda. Commonly available items like lemon, rose, ice cream, or mineral water, etc. However, His Holiness himself would drink a bottle of soda water with a straw and would do so openly in front of the Kaiseri shop, with carriages standing by. The ladies would also grace the cart or fountain. The hospitality, generosity, and servitude of His Eminence, along with some small examples, were essential to record at this moment. Since after a long separation, I had returned to Qadian from Rajputana. Where His Eminence, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, had sent me on the request of an extremely dear person for his service and assistance in his landlord business in late November 1903. And from where, except for two or three times coming to Qadian and staying for a few days and then returning, in December 1907, with great difficulty, I had returned after being severely injured by a cheetah attack. Therefore, the thought of compensating for this long separation and distance was so strong in my heart that I was willing to sacrifice myself and lay down my life at the feet of His Eminence. The demise of His Holiness Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, like a sacred human, had occurred in my absence, and the Will Testament had reached me in Rajputana. The death of Maulana and the contents of the Will Testament had shaken the foundation of my life and had left me cold in this world. To the extent that I could not find peace in any situation, and my heart was restless, waiting for the day when I would once again reach the lanes and alleys of Qadian, enter the beloved homeland, and be in the presence of my Master and

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I wish to remain at the feet of the family of His Eminence. That is where my life lies, and may God grant that my faith and loyalty end in death. These were my prayers, desires, and wishes. Finally, Allah the Merciful provided me with extraordinary provisions, and perhaps I could never have left that place. Therefore, after being wounded by a bloodthirsty cheetah and being saved by the grace of Allah, I returned to the abode of peace after enduring the pain of separation and distance for a long time. This journey of His Eminence was an unexpected blessing for me, and whatever was filled in my heart, Allah had arranged for its fulfillment. I considered those days a treasure and always remained ready to serve and follow the commands and gestures of His Eminence or His Eminence's family with such pleasure and joy that perhaps sitting on the royal throne could not have provided anyone with that pleasure, happiness, and joy.

"I always remained in His company, obedient in service, and engaged in the search for opportunities of service with full love and enthusiasm. I never shied away from any task. It was Allah's grace that my heartfelt desires were fulfilled, and Allah also accepted me in such a way that my Master, my guide, my leader, my Imam, and the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, were pleased with me. They treated me exceptionally well, to the extent that even the most compassionate mother and father do not treat their dearest children that way. Because the memories of the beauty and kindness of my benefactor, my Master, my Merciful and Generous Lord, have brought freshness to my faith, love, and loyalty, and have manifested signs of progress in devotion and submission. And because in these memories, the act of sending greetings and salutations upon His Eminence, sending prayers full of pain and longing for the completion of His Eminence's purposes, creates an immense fervor in my heart. Therefore, I feel immense pleasure in recalling this mention and desire to repeat it over and over again because:

"No traveler can reach the destination through any path closer than the path of love. From this path, the traveler crosses thousands of deserts with thorns."

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The only proven and effective way to create and increase love is the repetition of beauty and kindness. Lightening any goodness and looking down upon any virtue leads to ingratitude and loss. "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe." So consider. The Holy Prophet, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), ordered a wooden seat to be placed behind his sacred chariot so that this humblest slave could sit behind the chariot instead of walking and be protected from dust and fatigue. Glory be to Allah! How exalted and generous are the chosen prophets and saints in their mercy, kindness, and perfect attributes, and how they embody the morals and characteristics of Allah.

I became you, and you became me; I became the body, and you became the soul. So no one can say after this that I am different from you. - The color of Allah. And who is better in color than Allah's? Like iron that when it falls into fire not only loses its color but also undergoes such a transformation in its properties that it takes on the color and qualities of fire itself. Exactly the same is the color of those godly human beings, and indeed this is the condition of those perfect ones. At that time, by the grace of Allah Almighty, I was healthy, strong, and robust, and my physical strength was such that even the best horses could not compete with me. And the effects of continuous running and hard work for many days and nights were not visible on me. And the morning and evening walks or day-long activities did not affect me. But attention was drawn to my condition, and the thought that Miyan Abdul Rahman might get tired walking with me, so a separate place behind the chariot was arranged for him to sit. Allah, Allah, how much generosity. How much mercy and what an unparalleled example of kindness and behavior.

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One day, after the evening prayer, a thought crossed my mind that perhaps His Eminence had already had dinner. I descended and reached the door that opened towards the western side from the lower northern part of Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib's residence, where His Eminence and the Ahl-e-Bait used to stay and knocked. Upon my knocking, Her Eminence, the Chief of Women, Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her), in a loud voice inquired, "Who is it?"

I replied in a very soft voice, and I was drenched in sweat due to shyness. Because along with that, I heard the voice of His Eminence, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, in my ear. I had come to knock on the door with the thought that if someone, like a servant or a child, would come. I intended to convey my purpose softly. But the situation turned out to be different here. Not only Her Eminence, Umm-ul-Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her), but also His Eminence, the Holy Messiah, peace be upon him, were present. What will happen now?

Neither can one leave nor stay back. What do you say, brother? Her Eminence, the Chief of Women, had given the command, and now remaining silent or leaving was also considered discourteous. There was no choice but to respond. With extreme shyness and in a very soft voice, I expressed my intention. His Eminence wanted something.

"You don't need any blessings; you have become a blessing yourself."

Her Eminence, the Chief of Women, may Allah be pleased with her, responded to my request, not in solitude but in the presence of the Holy Prophet, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). His Eminence was just about to have dinner, and I was hearing His Eminence's voice through my ears. Along with that, an instruction was given, "Wait a moment."

The state I was in at that moment, no one besides my God and my own self could understand. Even though in those times, we used to strive to attain the blessings of the chosen one of Allah among the prophets, and for that, our efforts were so elevated that no one could reach the level of the chosen one of Allah among the prophets.

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The second thing they used to do with great envy was to share the food of the family of God's Prophets and Messengers, particle by particle and morsel by morsel, and they would also partake of it themselves. They would also derive pleasure from their own blessed hands by giving something to someone from their own meal. And at one time, when we used to keep watch over His Eminence's residences at night, His Eminence would often inform us, and sometimes give us something to eat. We would eagerly accept it, eat with love, and express our gratitude for our good fortune. But what I experienced today was very significant and weighty for me. And if I had not known of His Eminence's presence, perhaps I would have silently withdrawn or shrunk back out of embarrassment. A few minutes later, the entire meal in front of His Eminence was arranged in a tray for me. This is the happiness and honor for which every particle of the body, if not a thousand tongues, should continue to express gratitude for centuries. Indeed, the right is that the right of blessings should be fulfilled. If a materialistic person makes fun of these things, it is his misfortune because he did not find the eye that could see those spiritual blessings. He did not have the senses to be familiar with those truths. Otherwise, the knowers know and understand that these are such happiness, honor, grace, and generosity that a time will come when even the royal throne of seven continents will give them preference. This happiness is not with strong arms alone; the One and Only Merciful God bestows it.

What was Harish Chandra? Born in a staunch and zealous idol-worshipping Hindu family, the worshipper of millions of idols and deities, the firstborn of his parents, and where is the Lord of Lords, the beloved Prophet and Messenger, distinguished in His Eminence's esteemed address! This grace, this generosity, this gift, and generosity are the result of the special mercies of the One and Only God, and it is the religion of grace and kindness.

He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned. So praise be to Allah - praise be to Allah - then praise be to Allah for that - in those days when we were residing in the residence of Hazrat Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib.

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A servant informed me with great joy, love, and sincerity that today His Eminence was mentioning you with great affection in the house. And he was saying, "This young man is progressing so much in sincerity and love. Our salaried servant cannot serve with as much zeal in faith and love as he does, and he showed his dedication day and night, etc." The words were in Punjabi, which I have translated into my own words. I don't remember the name of this servant now. But this incident is written with expressions of gratitude and appreciation for the kindness and generosity. Otherwise, with the mention of such incidents, I feel boundless shame and when writing, I become drenched in sweat due to embarrassment. What was read and what was read back in the days, and what were my humble services. It was a gesture of kindness and grace. And there was no lack of it in the service of my master, the humble and servant-loving.

Another mention of my Lord's kindness and slave-loving behavior is from the same journey, and that is when Hazrat Imam Humam (peace be upon him) was taken for a walk in Lahore. Before taking me to the journey, His Eminence used to order the servant, and when I informed, the journey was arranged. This was the practice of His Eminence, and I also used to arrange and wait for those times with utmost commitment and dedication. Behind the chariot, His Eminence had ordered a seat to be made for me, so that in the servant's ride, my specific place was where I used to stand facing the back. So that my back was towards His Eminence and the ladies. With the thought that the ladies should not be inconvenienced. Because generally, the Chief of Women and other blessed women used to sit on the seat facing His Eminence. So the concern for the ladies' comfort or privacy would motivate me to stand facing the opposite direction. But one day, somewhere, His Eminence's attention was drawn towards my action.

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He commanded, "Mian Abdul Rahman! There is no need to stand awkwardly pretending to be reversed. In journeys, neither is there a command to veil nor is there a need for this pretense - religion is ease. And just as there is a command for women to veil, similarly for men, there is an emphasis on lowering the gaze and veiling. You should stand naturally straight. After that, I always used to stand straight without pretense. Some ladies used to carry children in their laps. When getting off the carriage, I used to feel a great deal of awkwardness in lifting them up, but even that was stopped by His Eminence, and I used to hand over the children to the ladies in the carriage with caution. One day, it so happened that it was time to take His Eminence for a walk, the carriage had arrived, and I had informed. From there, a maid sent a message saying, "Brother, bring us some country-made drink." I excused myself due to the arrival of Her Eminence and returned inside. After a while, the command was sent thrice that no, you bring it yourself and come quickly. Being compelled, I entered. There was no option but to respond. Trembling with fear and sweating due to running, I reached the shop where we used to fetch country-made drinks. Upon returning with the drink, friends informed that His Eminence had arrived, inquiring about me, "Where were you gone? Stay present during the walk and don't go anywhere." We had said what we had to say, to stay present during the walk, and not to leave. Her Eminence, the mother, had sent the command. I excused myself, but the mother did not accept it and sent a firm command saying, "You are the one to do this task for us." I could not refuse the command of the mother and left. We mounted the carriage and set off for the walk, and this humblest servant of His Eminence continued the honor of accompanying His Eminence until the last day of the walk. Footnote, meaning the carriage that was arranged for His Eminence's walk.

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It was emphasized regarding him that he should always seek to avoid quarrelsome and foul-mouthed individuals. The horses should not be spirited but well-mannered and the carriage should be clean and steady, not broken. His Eminence never liked fast driving during journeys. The daily return of the carriage should be made. They did not let any delay occur. The carriage was frequently changed. Sometimes a coachman would come for two to three consecutive days. During the journey, His Eminence would usually head towards the station from the residence, passing through Empress Road, Shimla Hill, and then from the eastern side of the residence of Sir Lawrence Garden, Mall Road. From there, they would proceed towards Circular Road via Anarkali, Lohari, Shah Alami, and Mochi Gate. Sometimes the return order would be from Mall Road itself. His Eminence would not prefer going to narrow markets. Most of the time, there was a desire to head towards the open and populous roads outside. Sometimes they would also visit Anarkali and other places. Sometimes it would happen that His Eminence would not give any command, and I would return back according to my own preference. Even Her Eminence, the Chief of Women, would sometimes directly command us to take a certain route. His Eminence would remain silent, not objecting, not disliking. During the journey, conversations usually revolved around religious matters or matters related to the system. Sometimes it would also happen that His Eminence would appear completely silent, but from the movement of His Eminence's lips, certainty of remembrance of God and glorifications could be felt. During the stay in Lahore, His Eminence continued to visit famous places in Lahore, such as Shalimar Bagh, attached to Baghbanpura. Shalimar Bagh, a new garden built by a Hindu idolater towards the south of Lahore city at a few miles' distance. The mausoleum of Jahangir, and others, but out of these places, Shalimar Bagh attached to Baghbanpura was more favored by His Eminence. And His Eminence visited there more than once. He stayed there for a long time and continued to wander in solitude and offer prayers. Towards the west of the mausoleum of Jahangir, separately.

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There is a shrine in that direction where His Eminence did not go. But due to forgetfulness or whatever the name of that place is, there is a building on the western side of the railway line with many gates, all of which are closed. There, His Eminence accompanied the ladies and children. On returning from Shalimar Bagh, a strong storm arose, which was very severe. Concern arose among the companions who were at the place. Consequently, many friends set off towards Shalimar Bagh. But by the grace of Allah, before the intensity of the storm, His Eminence, along with the entire entourage, safely reached the place. It was the practice of His Eminence that before going for leisure and recreation, they would relieve themselves of their needs. But even during this long journey, the need for urination would arise. For this, His Eminence would sit with utmost modesty at a distance, facing away, to relieve themselves. Sometimes I would lift the water myself and bring it back. Sometimes it would happen that His Eminence would go to relieve themselves, and I, being cautious, would stand facing the right side, and when His Eminence was free, I would bring it back. I did not see His Eminence urinate or hear. Similarly, opportunities to perform ablution would continue to be available. His Eminence would perform ablution very meticulously. Each limb would be washed three times, and only the next part of the head would be wiped. In the blessed beard, they would pass their fingers through and sometimes wipe the socks by removing them and wash the feet, and they would also clean the teeth well. An incident of this journey in Lahore is that Haji Muhammad Musa Sahib arranged a car for His Eminence's ride one day and requested to ride in it. Also, the Lady of Women, Hazrat Ummul Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her), expressed a desire to ride in it. Consequently, His Eminence, along with Lady Hazrat Ummul Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her), descended from the house with the intention of riding in the car. But upon reaching the spot, Lady refused to ride and said that she was afraid, but His Eminence, along with some children, rode and after taking a round of a nearby road, returned. The car at that time

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Just arrived in the new Lahore. During this journey, a prince from the royal lineage expressed a desire to buy a bicycle for Hazrat. Hazrat Shahzada Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad Sahib, may Allah have mercy on him, was riding his horse-drawn carriage at that time. Seeing someone riding a bicycle from the side, His Eminence remarked, "Riding a bicycle looks like riding a dog compared to riding a horse." At that time, His Eminence's carriage was moving from the road south of Islamia College (present) towards the direction of Shadara Building and Sabzi Mandi, which are located a little further from the present Empress Road. Upon arriving in Lahore, His Eminence was very busy because as soon as His Eminence reached Lahore, the whole city buzzed with excitement, and a commotion arose. People of all kinds kept coming in droves like iron filings drawn towards a magnet. They were not afraid of the threats of the clerics, neither of their intimidations. Their own people and strangers alike, friends and foes, those in agreement and those in opposition, scholars and rulers, the common people and the elite, graduates and philosophers, people of every class and rank would gather according to their knowledge and taste, asking questions and finding answers. Seeing this enthusiasm and influx of people, the clerics felt as if snakes were gnawing at their chests. They could not bear this sight and went out of their senses. They set up an opposite stage where they would give hostile speeches every day, keeping the market of abuse and slander hot. They would indulge in false accusations and slander in such shameful displays that humanity would shudder at their actions, and the funeral of ethics and decency would be carried out. They would insult and hurt so much that the endurance could not bear it. Compelled and distressed, some friends, in their distress, expressed their pain in His Eminence's presence. His Eminence advised them as follows:

Do not engage in quarrels and disputes, for they tarnish the soul and corrupt manners. Just as a mirror is tarnished by dust, the heart is tarnished by quarrels.

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Listening to abuses, pray for them; give comfort to the feet with patience. Endure and do not care about their abuses. Whatever is in the vessel will come out. In reality, they do not understand because in this way, they prove our victory and their defeat to us. Turn your face away, cover your ears, and leave. They say, "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." This advice of light was fruitful. Slaves put dust in their ears, tied stones on their chests, and listened to all this abuse and endured. Alas! They acted in such a way on the education of their renowned master that such examples are rarely found in the world except in ancient times. Consequently, sweet results and fruits began to be obtained, and despite opposition, despite the enmity of opponents, despite the denial, the pure-hearted and noble-natured people of that era pledged in such abundance that our newspapers could not accommodate their names, and it was announced that, according to the capacity, God willing, the names of the pledgers will be gradually published."

Short story: This journey, due to various activities, brought His Holiness to the brink of hard work, exhaustion, attention, and absorption, and was a means for mercy, guidance, knowledge, and understanding for His Holiness. Seekers of truth and thirsty for guidance would come, traverse from the spring of light and guidance, and journey through the fountain of light and guidance, faith, and gnosis. Besides local dignitaries and dignitaries, some opposing clerics would also come. Friends from outside groups would often gather to visit His Holiness and seek the grace of His company. And since reaching Lahore compared to Qadian was easier and more beneficial in many respects, friends would often come to take advantage of this convenience and thus a good feature would be displayed in a gathering. Consequently, under the same necessity, His Holiness Colleague's arrangement had to be made in Lahore. After prayers, His Holiness would usually hold court and discuss various scientific and controversial issues. An English tourist, an expert in sciences, and a philosophy lecturer would often wander in those days. Our honorable His Holiness Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib

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Those who are passionate and enthusiastic about preaching and are in search of such individuals, they met him and were informed about the states of His Holiness and were eager to meet Him. Thus, with His permission, they brought him for the meeting with His Holiness. His wife and a small child were also with him. This meeting became a source of knowledge and enlightenment for the people, and as a result of this meeting, they acquired knowledge that was not destined for them before. The Englishman was also deeply impressed and pleased, and the profound impact of His Holiness' presence, meeting, attention, and knowledge made him desire such a meeting again. Therefore, he once again presented himself before His Holiness and returned with such knowledge that the color of His lectures and speeches changed. Prince Muhammad Ibrahim Sahib, a member of the royal family of Kabul and among the dignitaries, had faith, devotion, and love for His Holiness, and he honored His Holiness with his presence. It was the 2nd of Ramadan when His Holiness delivered a magnificent speech in this gathering and openly preached. The impact and fervor were such that the attendees sat motionless, numb, and tearful, listening and weeping. As a result of this speech, Prince Sahib urged our masters to organize a special and well-organized speech by His Holiness, inviting the dignitaries and elites of Lahore and its surroundings. Consequently, Prince Sahib's suggestion proved effective, and thus, the most important and complete speech by His Holiness, full of light, was delivered in Lahore and the surroundings, where the great leaders, dignitaries, and elites stood for nearly an hour and listened attentively. What was the speech about? It was the completion of preaching and the completion of the argument, in which His Holiness preached the truth openly and shed light on all the special issues of the series. He also made announcements regarding his exalted position and honorable status:

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In some circumstances, discussing matters related to the series was not only disliked but also considered a humiliation, and the opportunity for preaching was not provided. With the participation of Prince Muhammad Ibrahim Sahib, a desire of friends was fulfilled, and after several days of contemplation and consultation, a decision was made to gather these people in a dignified invitation because without it, their gathering was impossible. Therefore, a list was prepared, and invitations were sent out, and all the arrangements for the invitation were completed when suddenly, a severe attack of diarrhea struck His Holiness a day before the appointed day, which left His Holiness very weak and caused concern that the invitation might pass without preaching. Friends were very anxious about what would happen now, but they sacrificed and turned to Allah, who, by changing despair into hope, showed a fresh sign of help to His servants, resulting in freshness and joy in faith and an increase in understanding and recognition. It seemed as if God's words were saying, "Fear not, believers, for I am with the Messenger, standing firm."

"I will stand with my Messenger and carry out the preaching. There is no need to be afraid of weakness, illness, and distress. This is my own task, and I will bring it to completion."

Consequently, the organizers began the arrangements for the invitation, and dignified guests and nobles started arriving. However, His Holiness' condition was weak and feeble, and the state of weakness and frailty was such that there was absolutely no hope of His being able to deliver a speech, and with this thought in mind, His Holiness instructed Hazrat Maulana Moulvi Nur-ud-Din, may Allah be pleased with him, to take charge of welcoming the upcoming guests for the spiritual invitation.

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At that time, Hazrat Maulvi Sahib began his speech, but soon the moon and the sun of knowledge rose upon us. Hazrat Maulvi Sahib concluded his speech, and His Holiness, standing up, addressed the audience with such vigor, knowledge, and enlightenment that for about three hours, he delivered a speech filled with power, knowledge, and insight, causing those present to be engrossed and mesmerized, listening with rapt attention as if spellbound. The spiritual feast was so delightful to them that it rendered them independent even of physical food. I was also present at the grand religious gathering in 1896 by the grace of Allah. The spectacle witnessed during His Holiness' speech reading time was something that the world had rarely seen before. But the power and majesty of God's presence and authority displayed in that gathering far exceeded the quality and quantity of any other gathering. Here, the chosen Prophet and Messenger of God was speaking in the support of his God. The themes of the grand religious gathering were scientific, but here, the difference was such that instead of the listeners hearing them, it was nothing short of a miracle in itself. The brightness in His Holiness' speech was so intense that it was difficult to take notes, and the strength and fervor in the delivery were such that in the packed assembly, one could not even feel someone else's breath, and His Holiness was delivering the speech with such zeal that along with the force of the speech, His Holiness himself was also moving towards the audience. I saw with my own eyes that His Holiness took several steps forward multiple times from the pulpit. His Holiness was not standing ahead of the pulpit but I was behind His Holiness. This speech of His Holiness took place in the courtyard of Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib's residence, about eleven days before the gathering of the scholars and the completion of the argument, which used to be remembered by the name of "Completion of Preaching and Conclusion of Argument," and a conversation with the English scholar Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib had already taken place in the upper part of his residence. Besides these speeches, His Holiness delivered several other speeches, the details of which are not to be mentioned here.

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During the compilation of the book "Hindustan and Peace Messages," a delegation arrived with the purpose of meeting His Holiness while His Holiness was present at the residence of Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib. Due to being very busy, His Holiness wanted to leave quickly, but they requested some advice, which His Holiness accepted despite his extreme busyness and advised them against idolatry. He emphasized praying and supplicating to God. This incident is just a day or two old. In reality, they wanted to stay longer and listen to His Holiness' blessed words, but due to His extreme busyness, they were unintentionally forced to leave quickly. Similarly, another speech of His Holiness, due to some of its passages being particularly famous and eloquent, was especially memorable, in which His Holiness said:

"Let Jesus Christ die, for in that is the life of Islam. Let the Messiah of Muhammad come, for in that is the greatness of Islam."

The purpose of His Holiness' stay in Lahore was a collection of such situations and similar busyness. They were uncovering the treasures of truth and wisdom and distributing the pearls of knowledge and understanding. Although the duration of this journey was very limited, just a month at most, yet by looking at the overall plan of this journey, a quality of enthusiasm and zeal becomes apparent as if a lone traveler is tirelessly and actively engaged in traversing a long, arid, desolate journey and reaching the desired destination, saving and protecting the attackers of enemies from all sides like a brave and courageous lion attacking, striving hard to reach his intended goal. Clearly, by observing His Holiness' preaching efforts, activities, and beautiful endeavors, it was evident that this journey was a collection and conclusion of His entire life and the completion of all the important issues, special beliefs, and purposes of the series. And that His Holiness, by considering those days as a treasure trove, gained more benefit from them than ever before.

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They wanted to lift me up. This was a world of chaos and busyness where no moment was left idle, and all attention and efforts of His Holiness were focused solely on preaching and propagation, and at least the mention of various conversations and speeches is found in newspapers. How many speeches and diarrheas were missed due to my lack of writing ability or absence, or how many gatherings I missed due to another's deprivation, only Allah knows. And there is no room for doubt that much was left unwritten. If the last compilation of His Holiness, namely the "Message of Peace and Public News," which His Holiness wrote for the general public while explaining his claim to prophethood, is included, then the number of His Holiness' known, published, and famous speeches reaches thirty-nine. How many letters His Holiness dictated to our honorable and respected Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib and how many letters His Holiness personally wrote to some fortunate servants with his blessed hand are beyond my strength and ability to estimate. In summary, all the days of His Holiness were dedicated to the purity of life, the sanctity of breaths, and the exalted aspects where the expression of the glory of God's name, the verification of the truth and greatness of His Messenger ﷺ, and the betterment and welfare of His creation were devoted. The speciality of His Holiness' pure life, the breaths of sanctity, and the exalted aspects where the glory of God's name was expressed, the truth and greatness of His Messenger ﷺ were proven, and the betterment and welfare of His creation were dedicated, were the last days of His Holiness' life, and the compilation and verification of the book "India and the Peace Messages" was a treasure of interpretation and a confirmed plan. The chosen message of God was present among us, which continued to be the delight of our eyes and the light of our hearts, the door of which gave a better understanding of the world and what is in it, and a moment of separation from it was more than death. His company turned the water of life into the water of life and the words of remembrance into the Pool of Kauthar. His seclusion was spent in the remembrance of God and conversing with God, and his seclusion in preaching Islam and purifying souls. No matter how many sorrows were in the heart, whatever the nature of the depression, as soon as one looked at that luminous face, all sorrows and all depressions would instantly disappear. No matter how dangerous the calamities were for a person, when they looked at that luminous face, all sorrows and all depressions would instantly disappear.

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He who was afflicted with pains, immersed in difficulties, would find solace and answered prayers through a single glance of divine compassion. His gatherings were divine gatherings, and his morals were the morals of Muhammad ﷺ. The circle of his listeners seemed like moths around the light of guidance, and in his company, the semblance of the Prophet's ﷺ gathering and the servitude of companionship was visible. The greatest blessing was that even in his absence, we were blessed with conversations with God, and he, having received divine revelations, would narrate fresh divine words to us, some of which were completed on the same day and at times in the following days. This brought reassurance and tranquility to the hearts, and the living God, the living Messenger, the living religion's life was a clear proof, and thus our faith became alive. A notable incident remains to be mentioned, and it is that during an evening stroll the day after, His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, mentioned in a letter to Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, M.A., about the Qadiani expenses in such a tone that it was evident that Maulvi Sahib was suffering from ill thoughts, and in his heart, there were doubts regarding the trust and integrity of His Holiness, and he thought that the expenses of the Qadiani headquarters were very minimal, and the income was much higher, which cannot be accounted for. This matter was made clearer by him after His Holiness arrived in Lahore and meticulously recorded the expenses for a month, showing a more vivid picture. His Holiness mounted a horse in the fort and mentioned His visit to the late and respected Nana Jan Qibla, may Allah be pleased with him, who was accompanying His Holiness on the journey side by side. The noble ladies of the Prophet's household, may Allah be pleased with them, and some children were also present, and this humble servant, as usual, stood behind His Holiness on his two gifts which Allah has bestowed upon me, listening to His Holiness' voice.

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It was and I was witnessing the movement of His blessed lips with both of God's given eyes. My Creator and Master, who brought me into existence and in whose hands my life lies, bears witness that whatever I heard and saw, I am writing. The Luminous Prophet said today, "Khawaja Sahib brought a letter from Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib in which it was written that the expenses of the headquarters are very minimal but the income is much higher. Where does the money go, etc." God knows how weak their faith is and how they nurture suspicions without any evidence, which leads us to the stench of hypocrisy, and the consequences of such people are always dangerous. We have entrusted the management of the headquarters under divine guidance, otherwise we would face great difficulties due to it, and sometimes it even hinders important work and thoughts of solutions, and often we have to resort to loans because of their management. They are eager to take over the management of the headquarters, but we are concerned that if the management is handed over to them, this work might come to a halt. Or the rights of the guests may not be fully fulfilled. In this situation, who will be accountable before God? They do not even understand that the expenses of the headquarters were incurred in anticipation of our arrival. Now who is in Qadian? Guests come to us. So when the headquarters in Qadian is closed, what about the expenses? It is evident that in their hearts, they harbor doubts and treachery towards us and consider us as sinners. This is why for some time, they have been insisting that the management of the headquarters should be handed over to them. We feel sorry for their condition." And so on. Nana Jan Qibla, may Allah be pleased with him, also mentioned such things in the presence of His Holiness in the same gathering and explained that their illness is not of today but an old one. It has been festering for a long time, and various objections keep coming up. It is often heard that

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People's money is used to make jewelry for Madam Ji. The money that comes directly in the name of Langar Khana to His Holiness has no accountability. Buildings are constructed with people's money, but Nana Jan takes control over them, and so on. The purpose of this day's journey mostly passed in such distressing conversations, and I felt that His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was deeply troubled and the whole family was distressed by these situations. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. This incident is very recent, almost a year ago, on 24-05-08, and on the same day or the next day, i.e., the last day, His Holiness took me for a walk and said, "Tell the coachman to take us so far that it doesn't take more than an hour to come back. Because today we have only this much money with us." Alas, the Emperor of emperors in such a state. His condition was confirmed by the events after the demise of His Holiness, while indeed the light upon His Holiness left a hefty sum of money in charity instead of repaying debts, but it did not allow any difference in hospitality and did not let anyone feel deprived. Those who were leaving knew and saw how much excellence and passion there was in His Holiness' hospitality. He served guests, opened with his own hands, and took care of guests' needs with full attention to their conditions and habits. Even to the extent of serving the plate from which His Holiness had a natural aversion, he would provide it for the guest. Countless exemplary instances of His Holiness' hospitality and generosity are present, and I am certain that there are still fortunate beings present who have become recipients of His Holiness' such favors or have witnessed such events with their own eyes that even while His Holiness was eating, he would lift his own food

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He sent the guests and managed with just two glasses of water. If a guest did not receive four loaves, he sent his own four loaves or immediately arranged for them and made a new bed. It is easy to criticize, but difficult to do something. For a long time, we remained with such objectors, through whom their conduct, morals, and stories of beauty and kindness became known. Lahore, never to be forgotten, when guests were seated at the dining table and food was placed before them, the message was repeatedly emphasized that divide the food into four portions. Food, water, air, and mention of God. I wish these unfortunate ones do not reach paradise. Feeling constrained, some servants immediately mentioned in the service of Hazrat Maulvi Sahib that they should buy two or four sacks of flour. Or buy a baker and arrange separately for the disciples of the late and respected Maulvi Sahib to eat. The burden of the disciples of the praised one was shifted from the shoulders of the Lahore community, and soon this matter reached His Holiness the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, who instructed for the arrangement of meals for all guests to be made from his own expenses, which continued until the last day. Lying and speaking falsehood is the work of the cursed. I swear by Allah's name that I am writing as I heard, saw, and understood. The words may not be exact or may have gone back and forth, but my endeavor has been to write the same. The understanding is definitely the same, and this incident of determining the hour for a one-hour walk is absolutely correct and certain, and whatever I have written is with complete insight and certainty, on which I am ready even for the most severe oath. I bear no personal grudge, animosity, or stubbornness towards anyone. The trust of a series that has been preserved in my heart and mind for twenty-one years, I have fulfilled it, and there is no other purpose. It would not be out of place to mention in this series the incident that I have mentioned above, almost three to four months ago, i.e., in late January 1908, when I, feeling better than the Rajputana, was

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The reason for my arrival in Qadian was to be a cause of liberation. Since I had come to Darul Aman after a long period of absence, I had a desire in my heart to meet friends, sit in their gatherings, and listen to their circumstances. Consequently, I was struck by the objections that were raised by some prominent individuals regarding financial matters related to the trust and integrity of His Holiness. I vividly remember that upon hearing such objections, we perceived this act from the perspective of disdain and hatred. In response to these objectors, His Holiness had given the command and reassurance, and it was often mentioned that since His name is Solomon, and Allah the Generous has bestowed upon His Holiness the status of "So, either give [freely] or withhold without account." The dignity and position of His Holiness were such that no one dared to utter a disrespectful word or demand an account from Him. Numerous incidents and hundreds of exemplary instances of His generosity and kindness are found in the noble character and moral conduct of His Holiness. His actions of generosity and kindness were beyond measure. Many times, when servants and slaves presented accounts of services and tasks performed, His Holiness remarked, "Our account with you is beyond calculations. We do not keep accounts with friends. If a servant ever needed a loan, His Holiness not only provided it generously but also asked with a smile, 'Have you created any distinction between our wealth and yours?' Our relations go beyond ordinary worldly connections and extend to spiritual fathers and sons. Many friends will remember that when orders were given for a service, we did not hesitate to spend generously for the sake of the Path of Allah, often giving a handful or tying a knot in a handkerchief and giving without any calculation. And sometimes, due to such situations, the responsibility of presenting such testimony fell upon me, which I fulfilled with complete honesty and certainty."

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For the sake of brevity, only a few lines are noted here. Life's credit is not guaranteed, the time of death is uncertain, especially when I, due to a prolonged illness, experience openness in my bones, lethargy in my muscles, and dissolution in my body, I consider this occasion as a blessing and strive to fulfill this duty. I vividly remember that on such occasions, His Holiness advised with utmost love and care that whatever Allah sends us, we are only intermediaries in spending it. Otherwise, these are the properties of Allah that come for the sake of His religion and His creation and are spent. When we work for someone, we consider them trustworthy and honest. Therefore, we never even think that the person will betray us. In reality, all these things arise from suspicion, and the one who suspects keeps a grudge against his own faith, reveals his inner sins, and puts his malice on his own self. Indeed, the disease of hypocrisy had already manifested in the hearts of some people, and God knows what unfortunate impact the company and companionship of those people had, who instead of distancing and expelling them, nurtured them in their hearts, watered them, and eventually tasted the bitter fruit of spiritual death. May Allah have mercy. Arrogance, self-righteousness, and pride were also present in them. They were reliable and considered themselves as the doers and maintainers of the affairs of the series, but their tongues were in such a state that they understood themselves as the servants of the women, especially the esteemed and honored Lady, Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, whose mention and respect, repeatedly mentioned in the revelation of Allah, we used to make in the words of Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her. But these people used to address Hazrat Fatimah as "Mother Ji," "Wife Ji," and at most "Wife Sahiba" with completely ordinary words. It is evident that the real honor of the blessed women was not present in their hearts, and its consequences are also evident. In the context of the occasion, Khawaja

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In the announcement by Kamal-ud-Din Sahib, Secretary of the Ahmadiyya Association, under the heading of "Information from the President of the Association," the information regarding the union and selection of the Caliph from Qadian for the congregations was published. Leaving the inference of its reasons and consequences to the minds of knowledgeable people, I write a few lines about the secret donations. It is written that all types of donations, including the Langar Khanah donation, should be sent to the Treasurer of the Ahmadiyya Association, Qadian, as usual. Consider, O people of understanding. Attention should be drawn to the issue of increased expenses due to the famine year. An incident related to the journey of His Holiness from Sham is also worth mentioning that on the last day, i.e., 08.05.25, when His Holiness arrived for the journey, He was unusually silent and melancholic. Signs of fatigue and exhaustion were also visible on His face, and throughout the journey, His Holiness continued in this state. Both the signs of fatigue and weariness were evident on His face, and even on the return journey, His Holiness remained in the same state. The entire caravan was in a state of silence and anxiety. It seemed as if His Holiness, cutting off from the world and its affairs, was savoring the cup of union with the exalted companion and in His memory, this atmosphere of melancholy was cast upon His Holiness. Those friends who have witnessed the descent of the sermon of revelation can understand today's fatigue and tribulation, which they could also comprehend the state of His Holiness at that time, which was even more intense than today, as His Holiness was absorbed and lost in His God.

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As I remained because during the descent of the sermon of revelation, difficult words were not understood. We would lag behind in writing or sometimes the letters Alif, Ya, Ain, Qaf, Zal, and Sad could not be distinguished. So, it was necessary to inquire from His Holiness, who, as if awakening from sleep or returning from a spiritual scholar, would explain, and this happened many times during the descent. But today's absorption and trance continued more or less for about an hour, and only upon returning to the place did His Holiness open His eyes. This incident is not only vivid in my memory but also in the minds of the ladies of the household and the male companions, besides me, one after another. When His Holiness' carriage moved ahead from Lawrence Gardens towards the residence of Late Sahib in the western direction, two or three Ahmadi friends, strolling in Lahore, met there. They greeted with "Assalamu Alaikum" and, looking at His Holiness' blessed face, expressed wonder and understood the situation through gestures. It seemed that these friends also considered His Holiness' state of absorption and detachment as unusual. And then I also vividly remember that the day after the union, some of them mentioned the incident of today's vision and stated, "We had just assessed His Holiness' state that He is not present in this world." Unfortunately, I couldn't remember the names of those friends. They were indeed local friends. As mentioned earlier, initially His Holiness resided at Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib's place and stayed in Lahore for about half a year. After leaving that place, they went to the upper portion of Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib's residence and stayed there until the last day. The main reason for this migration, besides some other reasons, was that upon reaching Lahore, His Holiness received the revelation, "Depart, then depart." His Holiness, the Luminous, had the habit and tradition of trying to fulfill dreams and revelations to the fullest extent. Therefore, in this series, His Holiness continued to give alms, charities, and sacrifices, and sometimes even fulfilled the dreams of some servants and children, and had sacrifices made. Similarly, in this

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For the purpose of fully manifesting the revelation, His Holiness chose this relocation. The purpose of this journey was a model of divine decree and divine will, an example of God's wisdom and interests, and "And Allah is predominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know." His Holiness, the chosen Messenger, the Prophet of the End Times, who came under the guidance of divine knowledge, faced an incident on the twenty-ninth event (related to us) "And Allah is better and more enduring." Not only was His Holiness aware but it will be clear upon reflection on events and situations that it was based on certainty. This was the reason why His Holiness tried to postpone and delay this journey to the fullest extent and tried to insert ambiguity into it, and the order of the event was that His Holiness was not relieved. Therefore, where His Holiness himself was engaged in supplication and seeking guidance, the family and servants were also repeatedly emphasized in prayers and seeking guidance regarding this journey. The preparation was made several times, and it was finalized. The revelation of God was clear and open, and there was no room for misunderstanding. Prayers and seeking guidance reached the presence of Allah, "Do not be afraid of the game of fate," which received an unambiguous response, but who can avoid divine writings and destinies, they are always fulfilled in full and those sacred prophets and upright ones who bind themselves to their God with the covenant "Indeed, I am of the Muslims" practically keep their covenant in every aspect, fully observe it, and act in the best manner, completely surrendering to the will of their God, bowing their heads in submission. This was the reason that our Master, the Holy Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, also tried to a suitable and legitimate extent to stop this journey, but just as during the time of visions and revelations, His Holiness used to engage in prayers, charity, and good deeds so that if fate was suspended, it would be averted, but when His Holiness realized through repeated revelations of Allah that this decree was firm, it could not be averted, His Holiness expressed the intention of implementing the will of the Lord of all from the very beginning. When it was seen that fate and divine decree and divine will were the same, that this journey should be undertaken, His Holiness made the decision "By the will of Allah, we are ready." The preparation for the journey and the composition of the caravan, the preparation for the journey itself is a witness to this matter that His Holiness had complete knowledge of the upcoming event. Therefore, where His Holiness took all his family with him, the necessities were provided.

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Mounting (Horse and Chariot). There, the honor of riding together was also bestowed upon all the elders and servants who were necessary parts of His Holiness' gatherings or whose presence His Holiness favored. Hazrat Maulana Moulvi Noor-ud-Din, may Allah be pleased with him, was given the task of arranging a carriage for respected Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib for the study of the Holy Quran. Similarly, the honor of riding together was also bestowed upon Hazrat Fazl-e-Umarvi and some other essential members. Divine Revelation Migration 66 and the incident on the twenty-ninth event (related to us) "And Allah is better and more enduring" were also confirmation of the illness of Hazrat Sayyeda Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, and the events of insistence on the journey to Lahore. Most people understand the source and purpose of the words that descend upon them from God. Despite the sudden illness of His Highness Hazrat Mirza Sharif Ahmad Sahib and the revelation of April 26, 1908, regarding the safe conduct of livelihood, which according to our knowledge clearly indicated the command for the initiation and prevention of the journey, His Holiness made the decision for the journey on the morning of April 27, 1908. Thus, the truth of the divine words "And Allah is better and more enduring" was manifested today and once again a month later, on May 27, 1908, when the blessed body of His Holiness was brought wrapped in a shroud, it became evident. Along with this, it was also proven that by the will of Allah and under the divine decree and divine will, His Holiness the Holy Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, had accepted this journey while bowing in submission, attaining the place of satisfaction and submission that His Holiness had achieved, practically learning a lesson from observing the world. Therefore, one evidence of this matter is that when the establishment in Lahore was in its final days, only eleven days before the union, and then only five or six days before the union.

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Departure, then departure, and death is near.

When the revelation descended upon His Holiness, Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, became anxious and worried, and she suggested to His Holiness to return to Qadian. But His Holiness replied:

"Now when God will take us, we will go. We have no choice in this matter."

It was not just the desire and wish of Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, that was the cause of this journey. If it had been so, there was an opportunity for His Holiness to immediately order the return. But the clarity of His Holiness' response affirms my belief. Another evidence of this matter is that His Holiness had been informed of the upcoming event by Allah, which had various aspects. It was an incident that His Holiness had a great enthusiasm for hospitality, and His Holiness did not want to quickly bid farewell to guests or give permission to leave, but His Holiness' desire was that guests should stay in His company for as long as possible to strengthen their faith and to increase their recognition of the Living God. His Holiness also instructed not to separate the servants from His presence even for a short time but to fulfill the need in a different way so that the servants would not be separated from His presence for a short time. Therefore, His Holiness instructed Hazrat Maulana Mufti Fazl-ur-Rahman Sahib upon being informed of the discomfort of his family members:

"Mian Fazl-ur-Rahman, it would be good if you do not go, and your family members should also come."

And the glory of God is that His Holiness' desire was fulfilled in the same manner. The family members of Hazrat Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman, upon receiving the wrong news of his severe illness, arrived at Lahore station themselves. The news of their arrival reached His Holiness through a servant, and His Holiness sent his carriage to bring them from the station to the residence. Similarly, His Holiness had written a letter of necessity to present to Hazrat, expressing the desire to be granted permission to keep the family in a safe place upon arrival in Qadian. Although it would have cost an extra day, His Holiness did not find it objectionable. My

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The Response to the Letter and the Comfort for the Insightful Companions, as follows:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

"My dear and beloved, I offer my soul for you. May Allah be with you."

Peace and blessings of Allah be upon you. A letter from the servant of Qadian to the servant of the Presence has arrived today, expressing fear due to solitude at night. Because the place where I reside is completely outside. Therefore, if it is commanded and the Presence permits, I will go and transfer them to some other place or if there is an empty cottage in the Presence's property, I will leave them there. As commanded, it shall be done. In need of the prayers of the Presence. Servant Dar Abdul Rahman Qadiani Ahmad

14th May 1908

Response:

Peace and blessings of Allah be upon you. It is not suitable to leave now. Write that a person, meaning a woman, should be taken care of at night or confine Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib so that no boy sleeps with him. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

This incident is a clear witness to the fact that on the night between the 25th and 26th of May 1908, at the beginning of the illness of death, His Holiness himself inquired due to the increasing pain and weakness of Her Highness Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her. Seeing the discomfort and weakness of Her Highness, Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, inquired of His Holiness. Upon this, His Holiness said: "O Allah, what is happening? This is exactly what I used to say."

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His Holiness, out of respect for the legitimate desire of Her Highness, Sayyeda al-Nisa, Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, finally accepted the honor of this journey. Because the aspect of His Holiness' noble character in fulfilling the wishes and desires of His family was so prominent, clear, and eloquent that even the ignorant and stubborn servants could not remain unaffected and could not stay without being moved, and they would cry out without restraint, "May the great lady not die, the mother of the house." This matter is evidence that His Holiness had attained the utmost perfection and absolute distinction in noble character. Furthermore, in addition to setting a beautiful example of good conduct towards women in the world, good social behavior, respect, love, and hospitality, His Holiness aimed to establish a beautiful example by practically teaching the rights and appropriate freedom of women, all under the grace of Allah. His Holiness presented the highest example and model of "And you do not will except that Allah wills - the Lord of all the worlds." to the world through His final actions, proving that indeed His Holiness sought annihilation in God and His pleasure. The chosen Prophet and Messenger of Allah, our master, the Promised Messiah, peace and blessings be upon him, remained engaged in a highly important and distinguished composition in the last two to three days of his life, which includes unparalleled and exemplary service to humanity and recommendations for the establishment of peace in the world. The title of this prince of peace, tranquility, and peace and security has been suggested in relevance and time, "The Message of Peace." The services of writing and printing were honored to be part of our respected elder, Mir Mehdi Hussain Sahib, and His Holiness, in a full gathering, while mentioning the services of Mir Sahib, regarding the publication of the spring of knowledge, graciously said:

"We also entrust this task to Mir Mehdi Hussain."

Therefore, a copy was prepared on May 24, 1908, and Mir Sahib, with the help of Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib and Hakim

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Muhammad Hussain Sahib Qureshi emphasized the workers of the Noor-ul-Haq Press. The next day, they went to take the press, but the organizers excused themselves due to the death of a young child and promised for the next day. Here, the second press was ready, but it was not handed over to the press with the thought that if the first press arrives, the second one will be handed over. On the 25th of May 1908, in the afternoon, a message came from inside, and Mir Mehdi Hussain Sahib was addressed loudly, saying:

"Hazrat Sahib says, 'Today, we have completed our work.'"

The news that was heard with such joy and happiness was related to the completion of that composition and was exactly as it happens when an important task is completed. But some of those who heard these words were stunned, and their minds shifted to another direction, especially Mir Mehdi Hussain Sahib felt it immeasurably. Hence, after the union with the Presence of Light, we always repeated that sentence and mentioned the impact of our work. At this moment, I briefly mention some of the sentences of the Presence related to the completion of His speeches and the completion of the preaching. The Presence said:

"When the matter exceeds the limit, then God Almighty takes the decision in His hands. We have been preaching for twenty-six years. We have preached as much as possible. Now, He Himself will show His hand and make the decision."

Then on the 2nd of May, Mr. Muhammad Ali Jafri, M.A., Vice Principal of Islamia College Lahore, was addressed in a long speech published in the large size columns of the Al-Hakam newspaper dated 08-06-18. He said:

"Our work is only to convey the message. There is no messenger except to deliver the message. It is only the work of God. We want to convey the message from our side so that we are not asked why we did not explain it well. Therefore, we have also narrated it to people verbally. The writing has also completed this task. There will be very few in the world who would still say that our preaching did not reach them or our claim did not reach them."

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On the same day, after the Asr prayer, Prince Muhammad Ibrahim Khan gave a speech during the meeting which was published in approximately fourteen columns near the 14th of May. He said, "We have not undertaken any worldly task in our life. We are in Qadian and in the hands of Allah. Wherever we are, our breaths are in the path of Allah. Reasonably and narratively, we have now completed our work. There is no aspect left that we have not fulfilled. However, prayers from our side are still pending."

On the 7th of July, at eleven o'clock before noon until one and a half hours after noon, His Holiness delivered a speech in front of the heads of departments and other officials, which was printed in thirty-six large columns. And this is the speech whose name is "The Completion of Preaching and the Conclusion of the Argument," and the summary of the speech is clear (Al-Hakam, 14th July 1908, page number column number 2).

Then on the 19th of May 1908, mention was made of Abdul Hakim's book, stating that he had many objections. He said, "We have said what we had to say. Forgiveness has been granted. Detailed books have been written. Now, engaging in arguments is futile." (Badr, 24th Ramadhan 1908, page 7 column number 2)

In addition, in some other speeches, it is remembered in verbal terms that His Holiness declared in strong words that "We have completed our work. Now, God will show His hand." It is possible that with detailed efforts, more references may be found, or some companions' recollections may confirm mine. I am not capable of more effort at this time. The Asr prayer was offered, and His Holiness was brought for a walk. This walk was the same walk that I mentioned earlier. The silent and meaningful walk of the last day. Which led to various thoughts emerging. But all other matters were completely normal and routine. The night was spent in the usual manner at the residence, and we people performed our duties diligently. The duty officers were on duty, and the rest were at their ease and leisure. There was no extraordinary event. Suddenly, at eleven o'clock, the honorable Hafiz Hameed Ali, may his soul rest in peace, woke me up. I thought

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My appointed time has come. I asked, "Has the clock struck one?" The late Hafiz Sahib replied softly, "Not yet, it is not one o'clock. His Holiness is unwell, you have been reminded." Upon hearing the news of His Holiness' illness, I was startled, alert. The drowsiness of sleep vanished, and I immediately made my way to the corner where Her Highness, the Mistress of the Women, Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, was seated. His Holiness was seated on the corner, pressing with all his might on the four corners of the footstool, sitting on the floor, exerting his full strength on his feet, ankles, thighs, waist, and calves. His Holiness, at that moment, was lying on the upper part of a four-legged structure in the courtyard to the east of the house. Her Highness, the Mistress of the Women, may Allah be pleased with her, was seated to the northwest of this four-legged structure, and Hazrat Maulana Nooruddin, may Allah be pleased with him, was sitting silently on a chair to the north of the four-legged structure, as was his custom. His Holiness' body was cool, weak, and his voice was very low. As the light had not reached me before, a great relief had occurred. At that time, I was affected by the same old illness and diarrhea that had often occurred before His Holiness' life, which was usually the result of mental work and the busyness of day and night, and because in such pain, I often had the honor of serving, which was due to the arrival of the same old illness and condition, and I had gained an understanding of His Holiness' condition and mood regarding service and experience. Therefore, based on this observation, experience, and feeling, I am confident and insightful that His Holiness was under the continuous and severe mental strain and the busyness of day and night, which had led to the attack of the same old illness and condition that had occurred many times before in His Holiness' life, and these signs were also evident in those tasks that sometimes hours of strong and powerful servants' hard work, effort, and service, which were done through pressing, massaging, printing, etc., were eliminated with great difficulty. His Holiness' blessed body used to become cold like snow and then warm up. The movement of the pulse would become normal.

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Indeed, I experienced those same signs today, and in the same manner, I continued the efforts to warm the cold body of His Holiness, like melting snow. The honorable and respected Hafiz Hameed Ali Sahib, may his soul rest in peace, and Mian Abdul Ghaffar Khan Sahib also joined me a while later, and everyone tried their best to warm His Holiness' blessed body through massage and pressing, but to no avail. The warmth was generated in the pure body, but not the pulse; instead, the body became colder, and the pulse weaker, and the effort to warm His Holiness continued. When we returned, it became apparent that His Holiness had a fit, and the weakness increased to the extent that His Holiness fell on all fours. Seeing the state of His Holiness, Syeda Naseem, may Allah be pleased with her, humbly approached His Holiness and said:

"O Allah, what is happening?"

"This is what I used to tell you," replied His Holiness.

Approximately an hour after His Holiness' condition worsened, His Holiness instructed Maulvi Sahib to go home and rest, and Maulvi Sahib was taken away for implementation guidance. However, as the condition became more delicate and weak, instead of getting warmer, the body became colder and colder, and the pulse became weaker. His Holiness then summoned Maulvi Sahib and Dr. Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah Sahib again. Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Beg Sahib, who lived far away in the city, was also sent for and upon their arrival, His Holiness responded after the greetings. Dr. Sahib, the treatment is now in the hands of God alone. However, since observing worldly means is necessary, they should also be applied. Along with that, prayers should also be made. Consequently, based on the advice of some English experts and a skilled surgeon, a decision was made to administer an injection into the left side of His Holiness' chest. Despite this, His Holiness did not show any discomfort, but around three o'clock at night, another fit occurred, which increased the weakness to such an extent

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Dr. and the physician themselves became anxious. Once again, an injection was administered to His Holiness, and due to these injections, His Holiness felt pain, which prompted His Holiness to try to prevent Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Beg Sahib from doing so. Despite this, the injection was given. I was deeply troubled by His Holiness' discomfort, and I marveled at the courage with which the doctor asked so many questions about His Holiness' blessed body. The danger only increased instead of decreasing, which led His Holiness to rise from the four-legged structure in the courtyard from east to west and be laid down under the roof of the house, and the family members were summoned. His Highness, the Master of the Women, Hazrat Umm-e-Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with her, spent this night in the ancestral house of the late Khalifa Rashid-ud-Din, may Allah be pleased with him, which is situated in the stone-walled mansion. From there, His Highness, the Master's son, brought her himself, and Nawab Sahib was summoned to his mansion at night. His Highness did not sleep all night, but due to extreme weakness and frailty, sometimes he remained silent and completely unconscious. The pulse could not be found until at one point it was thought that His Holiness had passed away, causing a great panic. However, after a while, some movement and restlessness began again. Syeda Naseem, may Allah be pleased with her, not only spent the night with tears in her eyes but also repeatedly, in extreme anxiety and restlessness, in the presence of God, fell down in prostration, in helplessness and supplication, whether sitting, standing, or walking, spent her time in prayers and appeals alone. Instead of lamenting or complaining, there was a sense of courage, independence, endurance, and dignity, a sense of composure and inclusion in the situation. And not only did they endure themselves but also comforted others, showing love to the family's ladies, innocent princesses, and children. All the family members were standing in prayer towards His Holiness' four-legged structure. His Highness, the Master's son, Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, received the injection.

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The current Caliph of the Messiah, the beloved Hazrat Nana Jaan, the esteemed Hazrat Nawab Sahib, and the princes, all surrounded His Holiness, offering services in various ways, praying to Allah, and expressing their concerns. After a short interval, Her Highness, the Mistress of the Women, may Allah be pleased with her, brought a rose water or honey mixture to His Holiness' blessed mouth and said,

"O Allah, grant them my life as well, may they remain healthy for long periods so they can serve Your religion more than anyone else. These and similar prayers, invoking the names of Sayyeda Tahira, Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, were made in such a painful and burning tone that it felt like the heart was bursting, and the pain was palpable. The composure was evident, and the pain was externalized. The family members also controlled their grief and sorrow, and in the world of distress, they seemed to be looking towards another realm, busy with their own intentions, preparing for some program, and establishing a new covenant with their God. Somewhere in the distance, the morning call to prayer was heard, a very faint voice that our ears perceived. Despite extreme weakness and despite the intensity of distress and despite the intensity of suffering, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, discovered himself:

"Has the morning arrived or has the call to prayer been given?"

I inquired. His Holiness replied, "The call to prayer has been given." Upon this, His Holiness raised his hand with the intention of completing the prayer. Someone went out in search of soil, but His Holiness marked the ground with his hand on the sheet and then remained engaged in prayer for quite some time. Although His Holiness fell ill and I had the honor of serving, I am familiar with it. My ears are attentive, and my heart takes immense pleasure in expressing that even in times of illness and hardship, the blessed words of His Holiness bring me great joy. I said, "Alas, I am dying. It has happened."

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In the most inappropriate and impatient words, I certainly did not hear a single word, nor did I see any slight movement, nor did I feel. And whatever I saw, heard, or felt was pure light upon light, soul-nurturing, faith-enhancing, and instructive. Even in times of extreme distress and intense suffering, His presence was continuously and uninterruptedly engaged in the remembrance of Allah and the remembrance of God with moist tongues and a very patient mention of the divine names, Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, and with extreme patience, they endured these trials. Not a single moment of panic, fear, or restlessness did I witness, but the presence was in a state of tranquility and contentment. The radiance of prophethood and spiritual brilliance that used to be present on His face even in times of severe illnesses or difficulties was still visible, and I had never seen His blessed forehead separate from His presence. Today, the radiance and brightness on His face and blessed forehead were still apparent, and there was no sign of any wrinkle or crack. His presence knew that the divine promises and divine revelations were being fulfilled, but not only was there no anxiety or restlessness in His presence, but His presence was filled with a sense of tranquility and peace. His heart was immersed in the joy of union and his tongue was busy with words of remembrance. His presence was saying, "O my God! O my beloved Allah and O my beloved and beloved's beloved God! Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum." This was the remembrance and the recitation that His presence was engaged in with joy and delight, unaffected by the trials and tribulations of illness, and even though the demands of humanity were causing physical and involuntary movements in His presence, His heart was lost in the remembrance of His Master and was eager for the flight of the soul towards His union. The signs of divine lights were evident on His blessed face with peace and tranquility. Besides the family of prophethood, many other friends were gathering upon hearing the news of His presence's illness. A crowd was forming around the four-legged structure, busy in fervent prayers, witnessing the colors of divine power and independence. Bringing order and arrangement to the growing crowd, all the servants were engaged in the service of proximity and closeness, aiming to bring everyone together for the purpose of service and closeness. And one by one, some friends were given the opportunity for a visit and the honor of service.

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The sun had risen high in the sky. The intensity and heat of the sun were increasing. It was almost 9 o'clock when His Holiness, in his worsening weakness and condition, was asked about his delicate state. Responding to this, the venerable Fadha-e-Ruhani made a gesture that was understood by the scribe, and paper and pen were presented to His Holiness. His Holiness made an attempt to write something, but the realm of weakness and frailty was such that very little could be written. The pen slipped from His Holiness' hand, and the paper remained blank. His Holiness left the pen and paper, attempting to write but failing. Finally, Mir Sahib Mahmood was given the task because it was a fresh and challenging exercise for him to read the writings of His Holiness. So, what Mir Sahib read was:

"The difficulty is that the voice does not come out. Medicine should be administered."

And he said, "I am confident in this matter as in the case of Quranic verses. These were exactly the words that His Holiness had dictated. Since it was necessary for this paper to reach the esteemed Hazrat Pir Ji Munawar Mohammad Sahib, I was present at this stage to learn about this sacred document. So, what Hazrat Pir Sahib said was:

"The difficulty is that the voice does not come out. It is a consensus of the elders that treatment should be administered. The first part, on which both agree, is that the voice does not come out. It is confirmed, and I also vividly remember this. Regarding the next part, my memory was that it was analogical. His Holiness habitually wrote it in just two small lines on a paper of light pink color. This paper was taken by Dr. Noor Mohammad Sahib from His Holiness' hand, and he was the most forward in that state, and on their repeated requests and insistence, His Holiness had written something on the paper. Initially, Dr. Sahib attempted to read it. He tried, and others tried to read it, but when it was seen that no one had read the entire writing of His Holiness, Mir Mahdi Hussain Sahib was given the task of reading it because he was familiar with the style of His Holiness' writing."

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More than one person who was well-informed read and finally the document that was the last writing of His Holiness was read. The revered Hazrat Pir Ji Munawar Mohammad Sahib, the author and interpreter of the rules of recitation of the Quran, received the blessed paper and since he also had a special skill and expertise in reading the writings of His Holiness, he read and what he read has been recorded above. I remembered that the paper was with the esteemed Hazrat Pir Sahib himself, so I was present at this stage to serve him by obtaining the paper and its copy. But Mr. Mahmood informed that the paper remained with me for five months, after which it was handed to the Lady of the Women, may Allah be pleased with her. Now it will be with her. The doctors decided to administer another injection at this stage, which was administered above the place on the left side of the chest that indicates the movement of the heart, and a mixture of warm water with salt was also used. His Holiness took this injection with complete composure. There was no anxiety, pain, or restlessness. Even at this time, the attendees disapproved of the doctors' action, questioning why they were causing His Holiness discomfort in this state, but no objection was raised. Instead of benefit and comfort, as the illness progressed, weakness increased, and frailty prevailed. The esteemed Hazrat Nooruddin, may Allah be pleased with him, who was habitually sitting aside and praying, stood up at this moment and went to sit on a cot in Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din Sahib's solitary room. Hazrat Pir Ji Munawar Mohammad Sahib also followed behind His Holiness and inquired about His condition, to which Hazrat Nooruddin replied,

"I have never seen a child with such an illness."

Gradually, the condition of the esteemed Hazrat Masih Maud, peace be upon him, was becoming weaker, more delicate, and feeble moment by moment. Men and women from the family of prophethood, young and old, all gathered and were engaged in prayers, supplications, and earnest appeals using the beautiful names of Allah. The Lady of the Women, Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, was restless and calling out, "O my God! O our beloved Allah! You should leave us."

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Sayyidina Sahibzada Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad, may his Lord be pleased with him, closed his eyes with a determined resolve, not uttering a word:

"Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum."

Engaged in perpetual supplication, seeking refuge, and immersed in secrets and needs. These were some words that resonated in our ears and remained in our memory. Otherwise, all the members of the family, the elders, the ladies, and the princes and princesses were engrossed in their own places with great insistence and helplessness in the remembrance of Allah, the remembrance of God, and prayers and supplications. There was a resonance of glorification, praise, and remembrance from which the atmosphere was filled, and what was being filled was evident. What intentions, desires, or pure thoughts were there in their hearts, and each one was engrossed in binding themselves with their God in secrets and needs and in words and agreements. Who could read the entire book of these secrets? If they themselves were to express it, whether it be knowledge or their God who would reveal it, then we do not even have the strength to reach around those intentions and thoughts. Doubtlessly, their faces were the mirror of their intentions and desires, but reading or understanding was not everyone's task. The servants were gathered around like moths around this divine light and the candle of guidance, and each one was engrossed in fervent prayers, witnessing the colors of divine power and independence. At this stage, the condition of His presence had reached a point where women from the blessed family and the princes and princesses, apart from the servants and slaves, were gazing at the blessed face with awe. The esteemed Hakim Muhammad Hussain Qureshi and Hafiz Fazl Ahmad Sahib, feeling the delicacy of the situation, automatically sat beside His Holiness' four-legged structure and continued reciting Surah Yaseen. The movement of the blessed heart, which had started to weaken due to the affliction, began to decrease slightly, but the speed and irregularity in breathing started, and along with it, the movement of the blessed lips, from which we estimated that even in this state, the remembrance of God was present.

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I am engrossed, I too began to pause. And as it happened, completely disoriented and in extreme helplessness, from my mouth emerged, "إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ," because I had sensed the movement of His Holiness' last breath ceasing, and along with it, from all sides, the expression of acceptance and submission to the great calamity was heard loud, "إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ." At that time, around fifty to sixty servants and members of the family of prophethood gathered around the blessed presence, like moths around a divine light, and His pure soul, having flown from the physical cage, had reached the Beloved by right, and in this way, quickly met the dear Cupbearer. Nothing remained now but the meeting, the eagerness and the air, this was the time when the most exalted throne of comfort and the place of approval and praise were spread on the highest possible bed, but the slave of His Holiness, in a state of complete helplessness, fluttered and sobbed like a child deprived of its mother's affection, and the sketch of this moment's raw state was such that the divine words, "إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ," were exactly in accordance with it. The day of Tuesday, 26th of Ramadan 1908 AD, corresponding to 24th Rabi-ul-Thani 1326 AH, at around half past ten, was the time of this departure and the news of the union with the Beloved Divine spread like wildfire in the city, where the news reached not only through official agencies, private lines, newspapers, and telegraphs but even to the corners of India, nay, to the corners of the world, like the lightning of a thunderbolt. Due to this sudden incident, some Ahmadis at certain places, out of misunderstanding or with the thought of propaganda or false accusations, refused to accept this information, which were few and far between. The union with the Light of His Holiness was not an ordinary incident but a plan of the Almighty, for some chosen servants of Allah revive the world and its meanings within themselves, and their existence becomes the sum total of the reality of the entire universe. "مَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَا نَّمَا أَحْيَا النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا."

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The divine decree is also an interpretation of this reality. The world was in darkness before our eyes, and despite the earth's vastness and expansiveness, we felt constricted as if the mountains of sorrow and grief were pressing down on us, and it seemed we were going mad and insane, with little understanding and no sense of place. Because today, that sacred existence which had shown God, embodied the Messenger and illuminated the faith, suddenly lifted one of us in such a way that due to the remaining promises of God, his untimely departure was understood. And that sacred being whose name God Himself had declared, "Jari Allah Fi Halal Al-Anbiya," meaning, "The Champion, the Lord of Majesty, with a sheathed sword and the perfection of the former prophets, not only was he considered a repository of the knowledge of the world but by being the embodiment of the attributes of all the prophets, he was honored and exalted with the virtues, blessings, and characteristics of the worlds, and the respect and dignity of being the bearer and executor of the excellences and beauties of the universe. He has departed from us.

The Lady of the Women, Hazrat Umm-ul-Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, displayed a model of patience and contentment with destiny, and the way she comforted the entire family of the afflicted and sick, and the grieving and sorrowful ladies, was remarkable. The example of Lady Tahira became a beacon for men as well. Sayyidina Sahibzada Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad, with the determination and independence he bore this calamity, not only remained steadfast in gratitude but also became the cause of the community's establishment. He was a living and unparalleled example of your firm resolve and mountain-like dignity, not only this, but he was also a model of each member of the family of prophethood's truthfulness to God's promise. And the exalted spiritual upbringing and perfect relationship with Allah of the presence of peace and blessings be upon him was such a witness and just witness that besides the perfect ones and the chosen servants of God, the reality of the truthfulness of the beloved Prophet's divine power was evident. And the day of the calamity, "Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un," was exactly in accordance with the state of affairs at that moment. The day of Tuesday, 26th of Ramadan 1908 AD, corresponding to 24th Rabi-ul-Thani 1326 AH, around half past ten, marked the time of this departure, and the news of the union with the Beloved Divine spread rapidly throughout the city, reaching not only through official channels, private lines, newspapers, and telegraphs but even to the farthest corners of India, nay, to the farthest corners of the world, like the lightning of a thunderbolt. Due to this sudden incident, some Ahmadis in certain places, out of misunderstanding or with the intention of propaganda or false accusations, hesitated to accept this information, which were few and far between. The union with the Light of His Holiness was not an ordinary incident but a plan of the Almighty, for some chosen servants of Allah revive the world and its meanings within themselves, and their existence becomes the sum total of the reality of the entire universe. "Man Ahyaha Faka Annama Ahyal Nas Jamee'an."

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It is an impossible task. I, with the intention of informing Hazrat Maulvi Sahib, Maulana Nur-ud-Din, may Allah be pleased with him, reached Khwaja Sahib's place where they had just left after witnessing the state of His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, and were engrossed in supplications with their heads bowed in solitude. Upon informing them of the tragic demise, he said, "Have you now realized? But I had already reached this conclusion last night because the severity of the attack this time on His Holiness was something I had never seen before."

And immediately went to pay respects. Kissed the blessed forehead. Advised people in tears and sorrow, consoled them, taught them patience. Maulvi Syed Muhammad Ahsan Sahib Amrohi and friends were also disturbed and restless like the rest. Hazrat Maulvi Sahib's advice calmed them down, and in their uncontrolled excitement, they started to speak. You are the truthful one. You are the truthful one. You are the truthful one. After the raising of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, you are the most rightful and deserving to, just as after the departure of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, Allah had bestowed upon him the station of service to Islam and the honor of Muslims, now after the raising to Allah of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, you are the Great Truthful One to take care of the community and were the key to the work of His Holiness. Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din, may Allah be pleased with him, stopped them from such talks. But despite that, from that moment on, every task was being carried out under your permission and approval, and necessary matters were being accomplished under your guidance. The news of His Holiness' illness spread among the Ahmadiyya companions through various means, and where the attendants and angels of His Holiness were gathering for visits and service, engaged in prayers besides medication, even the ears of the devils and their minions were filled with news of His Holiness' condition, and information about the ailment of light was reaching even in the ears of the enemies. And the running of His Holiness' servants and slaves due to the intensity of the situation caused a large number of people to gather, creating a commotion, noise, quarrels, and dirty gossip.

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The news of the union was received by these unfortunate souls. The disgraceful creatures manifested the height of their brutality, and the way they attacked the house was no less than the attacks of bloodthirsty beasts and wild herds. The cowardice, baseness, and vile nature that this dark-hearted gang displayed in Lahore was perhaps never seen or heard of before. Such terrifying acts that even mentioning them makes one's heart bleed. The funeral procession was arranged, mourned, and with their own hands blackened their faces in such a manner that it created chaos. O Protector and Preserver! The day of the calamity was no less than the Day of Clans. The danger was increasing to the extent that the attackers were entering the house, creating a fear of desecration. Therefore, after consulting friends, permission was sought from Hazrat Maulvi Sahib to request police assistance. The one who arrived on the scene dispersed those attackers with sticks. When this wilderness commotion subsided a bit and decreased, and yet it was still increasing every moment, despite the police arrangements, a part of the enemies continued to curse and gossip. The companions of the solution knot, following the advice of Hazrat Maulvi Sahib, assigned duties to friends so that necessary tasks could be carried out smoothly and swiftly, and it was decided that the evening train would depart for Qadian with the funeral. Thus, the task of transmitting information about the union of His Holiness was entrusted to the respected Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahib, the Incharge of the Postal and Telegraph Department. A special railway certificate was required to bring the blessed body by rail to Batala because the railway law regarding the transportation of deceased persons does not permit their bodies to be moved from one place to another, and since the doctors had been consulting with surgeons and other prominent English doctors regarding the treatment of His Holiness since the night, there was no difficulty in obtaining the required certificate. It was heard that even at this stage, the enemies had planned mischief so that the funeral could not reach Qadian and they could rejoice at the desecration of the body. This service was carried out by the doctors.

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Mirza Ya'qub Beg and Doctor Syed Muhammad Husain Shah were assigned the duties of bathing, shrouding, and preparing for burial. The responsibility of preparing the family members of the Prophet's lineage and the caravan's journey fell upon me, the servant, and respected Miyan Shadi Khan Sahib. The arrangements for the coffin and ticketing of the train were entrusted to some friends who were associated with the railway. Thus, the division of tasks was carried out efficiently and quickly under the supervision of Ahmadiyya friends. Syed Noor Muhammad Sahib and respected Hakim Muhammad Husain Sahib Qureshi were partners in the blessed funeral bathing. After completing the bathing and other preparations, the funeral was taken down the internal stairs to the lower part of the house where Haji Al-Haramain Hazrat Maulvi Nur-ud-Din Sahib, along with friends, offered the funeral prayers at that time. There was such a crowd that the lower part of the house of Doctor Sahib was completely filled, and a part of the friends' group was standing outside. It seemed that even some noble non-Ahmadi individuals were also participating in the funeral prayers. Therefore, Khalifa Rajab Din Sahib announced, "O people! Look at the blessed face of the Prophet. How luminous, how radiant, and how pure it is. Those who have doubts should dispel them now. Making baseless accusations and indulging in some indecent talk is futile." In reality, the need for this announcement arose due to the slander of the wicked, the false accusations, and some obscene gossip. Hence, for a long time, both our own and others kept visiting the radiant face of the Prophet. By visiting the face of the holy one, they kept exclaiming, "All glory to Allah, as He wills. Praise be to Allah." The funeral prayers were offered several times in the courtyard. As more and more people kept coming, groups recited the funeral prayers in turns and continued to pay respects. Some noble Hindu gentlemen also came to see the Prophet's final appearance, and using words like great soul, deity, and greatness, they offered vows of salvation and faith. Honorable Miyan Muddad Khan Sahib and a couple of other friends were assigned duties there. When all arrangements were in place, His Holiness'...

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Preparations were made to take the blessed coffin to the station. The Zuhr and Asr prayers had both been offered in congregation. At this moment, the opponents gathered in large numbers and began to create chaos, making it very difficult to carry the funeral procession. Due to the inflamed and corrupt mob, the danger had arisen that they might attack the funeral and commit sacrilege, and this danger had increased to the extent that it became necessary to seek police assistance. Consequently, an English police officer with a special contingent of constables arrived and dispersed those people, and together they escorted the funeral to the station where a biased Hindu gatekeeper caused a slight delay in the funeral procession, but a kind Christian station master intervened and respectfully took the funeral inside. Due to the delay in the arrival of the funeral at the station, many people were saved, and many had the opportunity to visit. Among them were not only Ahmadis but also noble Hindus and other non-Ahmadis. The funeral was placed in a coffin and loaded onto a special train, accompanied by some friends who were riding along, but unfortunately, I do not remember their names. Various members of the Prophet's lineage, servants, and guests were riding in different carriages. The train departed from Lahore around six o'clock towards Amritsar, where some Ahmadi friends joined, and from Amritsar, they traveled together. By around ten o'clock, the train reached Batala station, where many friends from Batala, Qadian, and surrounding areas were present. The journey of the Ahmadi companions from Lahore to Batala brought to mind the previous events and incidents, both separately and collectively. Friends kept discussing the future of the community, and even the matter of the Caliphate was resolved in a way within the train. As far as my memory serves me, there was no disagreement among the present companions this time. The pure body of our Master, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was in a wooden coffin filled with a considerable amount of snow, which was melting and dripping like drops of water from the coffin in the form of streams. When Syed Ahmad Noor Sahib and others who had traveled from Qadian to Batala in great affection took the coffin inside the train, they were so overwhelmed with love that they kept drinking the drops that fell from the coffin into their hands.

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After a while, the blessed coffin was taken off the train and placed on the platform, around which a circle of devoted servants formed, expressing love and faith. The women of the Prophet's lineage, the blessed innocent children, princes, and princesses, all slightly moved away from the men and stood on the uneven floor of the platform where the hard-hearted servants did not allow anyone to relax on any side. After a short rest, we, the servants, performed the duties of supervision and care, as well as the task of arranging the luggage and loading it onto the carriages. Thus, at around three o'clock on the morning of May 31, 1908, this grieving caravan, carrying the wounds of a month-long separation and the scars of exile, departed for Qadian, the blessed abode of the chosen Prophet, His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. Departing from Qadian on April 30, 1908, and reaching Qadian again on the morning of May 31, 1908, truly, the saying, "Allah is the Best of Planners," was being fulfilled.

The blessed body was taken out of the coffin and placed on four shoulders, and for those who were going to lift it, more space was cleared, and thus, with ease and swiftly, the procession of His Holiness reached the safe and peaceful Darul Aman. At the time of departure from Batala, duties were also divided among the companions who had come from Qadian and surrounding areas, as well as some friends and guests from Lahore, Amritsar, and Batala, who were accompanying the blessed funeral, both on foot and on horseback. Some friends from Qadian and Batala met between the cushions of the litter and then this procession continued evenly towards Qadian. Those who arrived for the advance joined in, and as the crowd grew, the pace slowed down. It was also heard that Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib, M.A., was seen crying uncontrollably between the river and the railway track. Some friends were assigned the duty of loading the luggage onto the carts, which were then taken to Qadian. My duty was with Sayyidatuna Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her.

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The devoted ones were riding in their chariots, and since it was still dark, a few others were also accompanying. Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, was also with us until the arrival of other dear ones. Sayyidatuna Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, was also among the riders. This caravan offered the Fajr prayer at the first light of dawn at a place where the road meets a ground of A.L.O. High School, and the Baring High School is located nearby towards the east. The Imam of the prayer was Hazrat Mamdooh. This prayer, in some of its qualities, is counted among those few special prayers that I have had the privilege of performing in the Darul Aman for a few times under the special grace of Allah, following the Prophet and Messenger of Allah, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, or on some special occasion, Allah, the Generous, bestowed honor and joy. Truly, this prayer was a spiritual ascension in the true sense. In it, the honor was bestowed. This world of departure and grief was such that the soul began to blossom and the heart softened and turned into a piece. Such intensity and fervor were born in the fire of love that thoughts other than Allah burned to ashes, and the essence of unity enveloped us in such a way that nothing of ours remained, and we were annihilated in our Lord. All this was the effect of the sanctification of that sacred existence and the pure thoughts of spiritual waves that were emanating from that pure soul, and all the followers were being influenced to a great extent. This effect, which the All-Knowing and Wise God had bestowed some time ago, by revealing the light of light and making it a precedent of light, became the cause of the deliverance of the captives of negligence and sin. Your reading had a tone full of pain, turning into a melody of David, turning stone into wax and fire into a garden. The pleasure and joy that never fades, even thirty-eight years later, I am feeling it just like on that day. I am not concerned that by seeking refuge in Allah, I am expressing and writing with any exaggeration or exaggeration, but my concern is that lest due to the weakness of my expression and writing, I fall short of expressing the actual truth and become a criminal of concealing the truth.

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Not becoming. And indeed, I feel increasingly endangered that I am incapable of showing the true image of that spiritual pleasure and delight and am devoid of expressing those influences that I experienced in that prayer, and to this day, I continue to feel those effects. I am inhaling their fragrance, enjoying their aroma, and am moving forward. I saw Hazrat Mamdooh from childhood, while you were only six or seven years old, and I am proud that Allah, by His grace alone, distinguished me with the honor and exalted me with happiness, and thus, I saw your childhood. I saw it in travel and in residence, in solitude and in company, and along with that, I had the opportunity to witness your noble intentions and resolutions, your thoughts and reflections, day and night, and your circumstances. I was convinced that truly this person is a rider of determination and guidance, but what I saw and felt yesterday and today made me realize that my knowledge and understanding of this personality was not only rudimentary but also incomplete, to the extent that I had not recognized the exalted position of this magnificent being. My knowledge progressed, my faith increased, and my understanding soared higher and higher until I saw with my inner eyes and felt that this complainant and majestic and prosperous being has been endowed with such powers and national trusts that if the whole world were to stand against him with all its possessions, trying to hinder and impede his intentions, it would be futile and unsuccessful, and he would continue to progress rapidly because God Himself has anointed him with the fragrance of His pleasure. He has infused his spirit into him and cast his shadow over him. Therefore, despite the highest and impassable peaks and the deep caves of the world's lofty and lofty mountains, despite the power to hinder his intentions and progress in the dry and wet waves of the sea, in the terrifying stormy waves and the dry, waterless deserts, and the barren and desolate sands, he can stop his destined progress because it was decreed from eternity that his descent would be very blessed and divine.

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I got carried away from the original content in the excitement of my taste and heartfelt qualities, but the truth is that this was also a testimony that I had to deliver at this place in terms of the occasion and location. It's not a credit of life. The path of death is unknown. Through a beautiful coincidence and the movement of a merciful and blessed angel, the opportunity arose that the delivery of some trusts that fate had entrusted to my heart and mind was facilitated, and not a long illness and a long ailment have made my veins and nerves so weak, feeble, and sluggish that I have turned into dust, incapable of writing anything. So, taking advantage of this opportunity, I consider it necessary to just add one more word here, that is, that all the first fruits of the prophecies and praises of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, the Promised and Praised One, the bearer of glad tidings from Allah, and the signs of Allah, are indeed the descendants of the Promised One. By making one the Promised, addressing him as the Manifestation of Truth and the Most High, and by making another the Moon of the Prophets, guiding the world's path, and by conferring upon a third the title of a king, with promises of honor and greatness, "And whoever honors the symbols of Allah - indeed, it is from the piety of hearts."

Therefore, they praised the messengers with humility and reverence. If the good and bad deeds of fate deprive someone of the happiness of serving them, if hidden bad deeds and sins prevent someone from showering flowers of belief and devotion on these sacred beings and do not allow expansion of love and sincerity towards them, then beware of disrespect and insolence, and refrain from suspicion, distrust, objections, and reproaches, otherwise remember that if you gather the fire of this kind within yourself, bring it to your tongue, then eventually the fire will consume you, and you will become an example of "The fire consumed them, and the evil consequences of their deeds did not help them." The fire of God's wrath and the fire of His jealousy will burn fiercely, making it difficult to escape. The whole caravan will be divided into different parts under different circumstances, at seven, eight, and nine o'clock.

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Before noon, we reached Darul Aman, where the sacred abode of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was set up in the garden of the Promised Messiah in Qadian, surrounded by the sacred dwellings and residents. Men, women, children, and elderly, all were coming out of their homes, distressed and restless, sharing the grief and pain, and expressing sympathy and compassion, filled with the emotions of neediness and faith in their hearts. The Lady of Purity, Hazrat Ummul Momineen, may Allah be pleased with her, was leading the chariot with devotion and determination, and her state of mind and expressions were affecting me deeply. She was absorbed in prayers, busy in remembrance of Allah, and in the recitation of supplications. Her patience, gratitude, composure, and organization were such that she would advise the grieving servants and enslaved souls repeatedly with words full of love and counsel, providing comfort and solace. The sacred lady's sentence and lamentation due to some of its effects had so deeply imprinted on my heart and mind that I never forget it and always feel the tears welling up. The moment when you crossed the bridge over the river on this journey and your gaze fell upon the buildings of Qadian, you expressed with such sorrow and tenderness that I began to sob and sigh. Oh, those words in my own words were that "Twenty-eight years have passed when my chariot passed through this road as a fortunate bride, and today, in a state of melancholy and grief, I am going to Qadian through the same paths. Qadian was getting closer and closer. Some sincere men and women were bringing flowers of sincerity and devotion as offerings, welcoming the respected lady and accompanying her with expressions of sympathy and condolences. By expressing compassion and condolences, they joined the chariot, sharing in the grief and sorrow. In this way, a special crowd of men and women gathered around your chariot. Your ride entered the city from the western side, passing through the gate of Nangli, and reached the place where the blessed body of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was laid, surrounded by a multitude.

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Around her, the Lady of Women was waiting. Men were gathered outside in the garden, discussing and advising. The issue of the succession of Khilafat was a significant matter that had been resolved by the scholars, elders of the companions, and members of the trusted council. The lot for the office of Khilafat had fallen on the noble personality, under consideration and with the permission of the Lady of Women, Hazrat Ummul Momineen (may Allah be pleased with her), and the name of Hazrat Haji Al-Haramain, Maulvi Nuruddin (may Allah be pleased with him), had been drawn out, with the consensus of the congregation. All hearts were inclined and bowed in agreement, and this consensus, agreement, and reference were considered as a sign of divine satisfaction and support because from the time of the blessed union with Hazrat Aqdas until now, the entire congregation had been engaged in prayers, seeking guidance and assistance from God, and indeed, this choice was also confirmed by God. No one objected to anyone's position of Khilafat, nor was any other name suggested for Khilafat. Therefore, to practically implement this decision, a brief article was written, and after obtaining the signatures of the congregation members as an expression of satisfaction and agreement, a request was made to Hazrat Mahmood for allegiance and guidance for the congregation. This writing was read in the presence of the esteemed assembly by Hazrat Maulvi Sahib, but Hazrat Maulvi Sahib, feeling hesitant and anxious about accepting this heavy responsibility, stated that he had no desire for Khilafat or leadership in any corner of his heart, nor did he wish for any greatness for himself because he did not have the strength to bear that burden.

Despite being repeatedly urged by the congregation, mentioning the name of Hazrat Mahmood, may Allah assist him, you kept saying to the congregation, "I wanted that Hazrat's son, Miyan Mahmood Ahmad, should become the successor, and for this reason, I made efforts in his education, continued to encourage him, and kept pushing him forward, but seeing the insistence and persistence from the congregation, you

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He stood up and delivered a sermon, reiterating the same points, saying, "I have spent many days pondering what will happen to us after Hazrat Sahib. For this reason, I made efforts to ensure that Miyan Mahmood's education reaches that level. At this time, there are three individuals among Hazrat Sahib's relatives: firstly, Miyan Mahmood Ahmad, who is my brother and my son, with whom I have special relations. Secondly, in terms of kinship, Mir Nasir Nawab Sahib holds a special place in our literature. Thirdly, the close relative is Mohammad Ali Khan Sahib. It is essential for men, children, and women to be united. Choose one of these elders for unity; I am with you. I am weak, sick, and nature is not suitable. Such a big task is not easy. So, I swear by God that whoever is chosen among these leaders, I am ready to pledge allegiance with you. But when this burden is put on my shoulders without my desire and friends force me, then I accept it considering it from God's side. If you want to pledge allegiance to me, then listen, the name of pledging allegiance is known. Once Hazrat gestured to me not to think about the homeland. So, all my respect and thoughts became attached to them, and I never even thought about the homeland, so pledging allegiance is a difficult matter. The purpose after a very painful, knowledgeable, and tender sermon, Hazrat Maulana Nuruddin, may Allah be pleased with him, took allegiance from the congregation in the name of Hazrat Ahmad, peace be upon him, and thus, it seemed as if the congregation was walking towards unity in the presence of God's Prophet and Messenger, Hazrat Aqdas Masih Ma'ud, peace be upon him. Some friends still came from their cities, and they kept coming until evening, even for several days continuously. As soon as they received the information, they ran towards the mad center, joining in a frenzy.

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The biography of the Promised Messiah continued, and this series continued with great enthusiasm for several days. After the sermon of Hazrat Maulvi Sahib, the allegiance of Khilafat was first taken among men and then in the women's section. After the allegiance, some waiting was done so that friends coming from outside could also participate in the funeral prayer. Consequently, the funeral prayer was offered around the time of Asr, with a large number of people participating. After the funeral prayer, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I, may Allah be pleased with him, delivered another sermon and advised the congregation. Following this sermon, prayers were offered. After the funeral prayer, the blessed body of His Holiness, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, was taken to the designated piece of land in the garden, where the last visit of His Holiness's servants was allowed. The arrangement for the visit was such that people were coming from one side and leaving from the other. The visit lasted a long time, and as time was running short, it was quickly decided that the blessed body of His Holiness should be entrusted to divine protection without a coffin. Initially, it was thought that the blessed body of His Holiness should be placed in a coffin brought from Lahore into the grave, but later it was decided that without a coffin, it should be placed under divine protection. Since initially the grave was not prepared due to this thought, therefore, the blessed body of His Holiness was placed in the middle of the grave and then covered with bricks from above and then soil was filled in. After the proper burial, a long prayer was offered by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I, may Allah be pleased with him, along with the congregation, and after completing this duty and service, they returned to the city while offering prayers. "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, and bestow peace; indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious."

Note: This writing is from Haza 38/39 AH, which was written by the humble servant Mirza Bashir Ahmad regarding the movement of the Moon of the Prophets, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani.