Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 82
64 and the renowned scholars and chiefs tried every conceivable trick. However, neither love nor temptations or fear could shake his conviction. Then, everything changed dramatically. Love changed to hatred, friends became foes and the family distanced themselves. The dear ones and near ones who would previously lay down their lives for him turned into deadly enemies. According to the family there were only two options: leave the jama’at or face death. They tried their level best for the former but failed and gave up all hope; thereafter they planned to kill him. Once Alhaj recognized the truth, he started its propagation straightaway. Not contented with only that, he devoted his life and spent all his life propagating the faith sincerely and with righteousness.