Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Parts I & II — Page 6
6 BAr a h i n-e-a h madiyya until the whole book has been printed, so that, as long as it con- tinues to be a source of benefit for the world, anyone who profits from it and spends a pleasant time reading it may pray for me and all who have helped me. Here I deem it necessary to make special mention of the fact that, thus far, the greatest contribution towards the promotion of this worthy cause has been made by Hadrat Khalifa Syed Muhammad Hassan Khan Bah a dur, Dast u r-e-Mu‘a zz am [Prime Minister and Member Council of Regency] of the State of Patiala. This gentleman, out of his immense generosity and love for the Faith, has contributed 325 rupees for the purchase of this book—250 rupees of which are from his own pocket and seventy- five rupees have been contributed by his friends through his good offices. In his kind letter, His Excellency, the Prime Minister, a man of noble qualities, has promised to make further contribu- tions until the book is complete and also to introduce it to other likely buyers. Likewise, Hadrat Fakhrud-Dawlah, Naww a b Mirza Muhammad Alauddin Ahmad Khan Bah a dur , Ruler of the State of Loharu, has sent forty rupees, twenty of which are a donation. He has also promised further help and support in the future. The keen interest shown by Naww a b Shah Jahan Begam, Member of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India (CI), Knight Grand Commander in the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (GCSI), Ruler of Bhopal—may her prosperity endure —also deserves my profound gratitude. She, in keeping with her noble qualities of kindness and compassion towards humankind, has also pledged to buy copies of the book. I very much hope that this esteemed lady shall give her undivided