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128 adviser – a position with more privileges and greater dignity than that of a member of parliament. Thus Allah, the Almighty fulfilled Huzur’s prayer to the letter. God-given Farsightedness of our Beloved Master Hadrat Amirul-momineen Khalifatul-Masih V – May Allah strengthen his hands I had the good fortune of participating in Jalsa Salana UK from Senegal in 2008. My father in Pakistan was very sick those days. I requested Huzur for leave to go to Pakistan after the jalsa that was granted by beloved master with loving kindness, Alhamdolillah. As planned I went to Pakistan and after spending my leave period returned to London. Next I had to return to Senegal and had booked the return flight on 24 th October. On 22 nd October I had mulaqat with Huzur; I went to see him along with my family. On Huzur’s enquiry, I told him about the planned departure to Senegal on 24 th October. Huzur told me to stay it bit longer. I told Huzur that I had not been able to go to Senegal for several months therefore wanted to return soon. Huzur, very kindly suggested postponing the booking. I submitted that that was the last date for using the ticket; it would not be valid thereafter and jama’at would have to buy a new ticket, therefore, I would rather use the same ticket. Huzur said, ‘Ok, you may go but take things easy’. Anyway, I took Huzur’s leave, got up to go out. I had just made it to the door, when Huzur called me and asked, ‘Khurshid Sahib, have I given you the ‘Alaisallah’ ring?’ I replied, ‘I have had countless favours from Huzur, but have not received