The Afghan Martyrs — Page 119
Throughout the day, in every road and street of Kabul, the drummer broadcast this proclamation. As they knew that Mulla Neymatulla was a believer who recited the Kalima Shahada, recited the Holy Quran and believed in the Holy Prophet (PBUH), on hearing the proclamation those who had fear of God in their hearts and were free from prejudice were shaken to the core. They knew that Mulla Neymatulla led a life in ,accord with the five pillars of Islam and yet he was to be stoned to death. For the general public it was a day of recreation and they went in hordes to the arena where the faithful was to be stoned to death. After 'Zohar' prayers, ,vhile still chained and shackled, Mulla N eymatulla was taken through the streets of Kabul. Again and again people were being encouraged to be present in the ground selected for martyrdom so that they may give vent to their feelings of animosity by pelting stones on the countenance of the innocent. Those who saw the spectacle with their own eyes relate that while the Mulla was being circulated through the streets of Kabul a strange angelic tranquility and a smile appeared on his face. There was not the slightest trace of fear and he looked like a bridegroom leading his bridal party. At 'Asar' time Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla the martyr was brought to the ground where he was to be martyred. Thousands had already assembled with stones in their hands, they were impatient to throw their stones and kill the martyr. While witnessing this spectacle from the Heavens the Almighty and His angels were invoking peace on the Mulla. Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla sought permission to offer his IAsar' prayer and after a certain amount of indecision his request was granted. With complete peace, equanimity and tranquility and with great concentration he offered his 'Asar' prayer. The divines, 119