The Afghan Martyrs — Page 46
First we called to see Hadhrat Moulvi Noor-ud-Deen, (MAPH). During our meeting he asked, "How is Sahibzada Abdul Lateef? II In answer I said, "He is sitting right next to you. " Then Hadhrat Moulvi Sahib (MAPH) stood up and embraced the martyr and started talking to him. We met the Promised Messiah (MAPH) after 'ZohaI' prayers that afternoon and he made appropriate board and lodging arrangements for the martyr and his entourage. The food sent for the martyr was always of a high quality and it invariably included pulao and some meat dishes. Tea was served morning and evening but despite this very high order of hospitality, one day the Sahibzada sent the meal back to Hadhrat !vleer Nasir Nawab. The Meer said that if what was provided was deficient in any way or was not according to his taste then he would send all food items in raw form so that one of the Sahibzada's companions could cook. In partially agreeing with the Meer the martyr said, liMy name is Abdul Lateef (servant of the Delicate One) and not Abdul Batan (servant of the belly). " Arrangements were made for the Sahibzada to stay at the guest house. Every day we would offer all our prayers in Masjid Mubarak and would sit in the front row. The Sahibzada would accompany the Promised Messiah (PBUH) when he went out for his daily afternoon walks. Mter the walks the Promised Messiah (PBUH) would return to his residence. After a decent interval the Sahibzada would shake off the dust that had collected on his clothes during the walk. Once, on enquiry as to why he waited for a while before shaking off the dust he said, "By shaking dust off my clothes before the Promised Messiah (PBUH) I do not wish to be irreverent towards him. Therefore I wait until I can safely assume that the Promised Messiah (PBUH) will have shaken the dust off his clothes. II Hadhrat Ahmad Noor Kabuli who was a favourite pupil of his states: 46