Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 289
271 Chapter 16 Waqf - Devotion My mother used to tell me that when I was about two years old, I fell seriously ill. The sickness was so severe that it appeared that end of my life was nigh. My mother was alone at home while my father and grandfather were at the farms. My mother sent one from the neighbourhood to my father at the farm with the message to come home immediately as the child was critically ill. My father and grandfather returned home. My condition was fairly hopeless. My grandfather was a companion of the Promised Messiah (as) and He was well known for piety and righteousness. He told my parents: ‘if you want him to live, dedicate his life (in the way of Allah). Allah will provide means for his recovery’. Both of my parents solemnly pledged to dedicate my life in the way of Allah and they fulfilled the pledge despite unfavourable circumstances and adversities. ء ق ا ق زج ق نسا ق ہلا ق ما ق ا رق �� ب � ف Allah Provided Means for Cure It so happened that as my grandfather came out of the house, he saw Khuda Bakhsh – a physician from the neighbouring village Alam Gadh, passing through our street, riding on a horse. He greeted my grandfather and enquired about well-being. Grandfather replied, ‘I am ok but my grandchild is very sick. ’ He came to our house, saw me and gave some sachets of powdered medicine. It worked like magic and I recovered rapidly.