Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 125
107 doctor asked him why he was not coming by car. He replied that the car was out of order and he did not have the money to get it repaired. The doctor reminded him, ‘you had said the same before but later purchased a new car and gave it to the jama’at’. The Alhaji replied, ‘My financial condition was not good those days. Then, out of the blue, one of my gardens was sold. I planned to buy me a car with that money. At the same time, in a jama’at meeting it was stated that the Tabligh work had slowed down because of lack of transport. I thought that me walking on foot does not matter but Messiah’s jama’at should not walk on foot. ’ This saintly figure attended the Jalsa Salana in London once. I went to see him especially. May Allah, the Almighty increase his love and devotion for the jama’at and reward him abundantly for that, Amin!