Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 232
214 A Memorable Prize During his tour of the Gambia Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV (ra) was scheduled to travel through the whole country. On his way back from Basse, he was to make a short break at Monsa Konko. Jama’at had not been established there by then. It is a regional headquarter with Commissioner’s guest house there and that is where the entourage was to sojourn. (The place is now occupied by Tahir Ahmadiyya Muslim High School). Some people had come to Farafenni from Guinea-Bissau. They were under my Tabligh and intended to perform bai’at. My family had assigned the duty of providing refreshments for Huzur and the entourage. A large room in the guest house was arranged for bai’at. The people from Guinea-Bissau spoke Fula language. Huzur enquired; ‘who will interpret? I replied that I would. Accordingly, I translated Huzur’s words in Fula language. Huzur led the prayers afterwards. Huzur was greatly pleased with the bai’ats and my interpretation. Huzur entered his car to start the next leg of the journey. I was standing near the car. Huzur put his hand in his pocket and put some dollars, without counting, in my hand saying, ‘have sweets for that and share with others as well’. I still visualise that show of love and honouring this humble one. That is the most cherished treasure of my life.