The Afghan Martyrs

by B. A. Rafiq

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The Afghan Martyrs — Page 52

underwent a transformation. He himself said that his perception of the Promised Messiah (PBUH) was unique. On some occasions while he was in his company, he would press the feet of the Promised Messiah (PBUH). " (Alhakam 21st March 1935) Jhelum Visited In January 1903, on behalf of Moulvi Karam Deen of Bheen District Jhelum, and Moulvi Faqeer Mohammad, Editor of Sirajul Akhbaar Jhelum, Hadhrat Sheikh Yaqoob Ali Editor of Al Hakam and Hadhrat Hakeem Fazal-ud-Deen of Bhera who were being sued in connection with a booklet, 'Saif Chishtian' by Peer Mehar Ali who was custodian of the Goalrah Shrine. The magistrate in Jhelum called the Promised Messiah (PBUH) as a witness and accordingly on 14th January 1903 Huzoor, along with some companions, left for Jhelum. During this trip Hadhrat Moulvi Abdul Lateef was also with him. On one occasion whilst in Jhelum the Promised Messiah (PBUH) conversed with the Sahibzada in Persian for quite a while. During his trip to Jhelum, which he undertook in the company of the Promised Messiah (PBUH), the Sahibzada repeatedly received the revelation, "Present your head rI • He also repeatedly received another revelation, "Go to the Pharaoh. " At this time the Sahibzada often said, liThe land of Kabul is thirsty for my blood. " Departure from Qadian for Kabul The Sahibzada found it very difficult to remain at a distance from the Promised Messiah (PBUH) even for a moment. In his love for him he had staked everything. Just like a moth which circles around a flame, the Promised Messiah (PBUH) became the centre of all his attention and an else was forgotten. Ultimately the 52