Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 172
154 have mercy on him and forgive him, Amin! Thus the Ahmadi brethren of Basse jama’at witnessed two wonderful incidents of Divine support during the same night. Tarbiyyat of Children Imam’s younger brother was named Ebrima Bayo. He was fifth year student in a Primary School. He was a pious boy since early age. He used to come from his village for juma prayers with his father. They say, ‘a precocious child shows the man inside him’. At this tender age this pious little soul decided to have a copy of the Holy Quran instead of toys. One day the boy came to Basse mission house and wanted to buy a copy of the Holy Quran with English translation. Considering his age, financial condition and academic status, I told him that the Quran would cost five Dalasis and offered to give him some other book free because that amount was a bit too much for a child. Rather surprised, I asked him wherefrom did he get that amount. He told me, ‘I used to help my father with farming and he has given me that as prize money. I had already decided to buy copy of the Holy Quran as and when I had the money. Now that I have got it, I have come straight for the Quran, and that is what I will have. ’ Without any delay, he took out the five-Dalasi note and put it in my hand. I was greatly impressed by his passion. Later over a long period, whenever I visited their house I found the copy of the Holy Quran on the table in his room. Privilege of serving the jama’at Allah’s Grace, Imam’s good company, his tarbiyyat and prayers