Ahmadiyyat Is Not a New Religion — Page 11
11 that seems beyond their capability. In reality, this newspaper can be made so appealing that despite being a daily that fulfils our religious needs, it can meet our secular requirements. I am convinced that the Al-Fazl staff can provide the daily news if they muster the necessary willpower. But it would require extreme effort. Indeed, running a daily newspaper is an enormous task, demanding the complete dedication of one’s life. European journalists are burdened with such an overwhelming workload that they seem almost driven to madness. During my visit to Europe, I expressed a desire to meet a renowned journalist, only to be informed by a friend that while meeting British Prime Minister MacDonald is relatively easy, meeting this journalist is a rare occurrence; he is scarcely seen for months at a time. The Punjabi proverb Mach Marna [working yourself to death] aptly characterises a journalist’s state of work. It demands extensive labour, sharp acumen, attentive listening, and rapid deduction. A journalist’s eyes must continuously scan story after story, akin to a marine creature effortlessly rising above the waves as it traverses the vast ocean. Undoubtedly, some variety has emerged in Al-Fazl articles over the last two to three years. But this shift