The Afghan Martyrs — Page 122
A Submission from Hadhrat Chaudhry Mohammad Zafrulla Khan Seeking Permission to go to Kabul At the time of martyrdom Hadhrat Chaudhry Zafrulla Khan was in England as a member of the entourage accompanying Hadhrat Khaleefa-tul-Maseeh IT (MAPH). He had the unrivalled privilege of reading out the world famous speech of the Khaleefa-tul- Maseeh II (MAPH) delivered at an International Conference at Wembley and in recognition Ahmadis conferred on him the title of'Lassaan-ul-Khilafat'. The event of martyrdom had left his virtuous mind in deep anguish. Again and again he felt an irresistible urge to go to Kabul and present his life for the sake of Allah and thus win the prize of martyrdom. When he had made up his mind to tender his life, after humble supplication and prayers he wrote a letter to Hadhrat Khaleefa-tul- Maseeh II (MAPH) as follows: liMy Chief and my Commander, Peace be upon you and His Mercy and Blessings. So far in the days I have spent I have not gathered anything other than remorse. I often wonder what kind of life is that in which one remains engaged in earning one's livelihood and in worldly affairs and in that pursuit commits sins and has no time to spare. On receipt of the news that the fortunate person (i. e. Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla the martyr) has been united with the real Beloved, on the one hand I felt pain and agony and on the other I felt an urge to present my worthless life for a worthwhile cause. An urge to present myself for the service of the truth in 122