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dismayed and hang our heads with shame when we look at the scurrilous and reprehensible verdicts of these so-called custo. dians of Islam and their ignoble literature extending over a century and published throughout the whole of the sub-continent from Badayun to Madras. And alas, this still continues. . . ” "The most regrettable and unfortunate part of it is that these ill-starred enemies have not even yet forgiven these chosen servants of Allah. These worthy sons of Islam died more than a century ago, yet the detestable taunts and attacks still con tinue". . We quote here a verdict given against Hazrat Maulana. Ismail Shaheed, "There is not the least doubt about his apostasy nor in his backsliding and that of his associates and his helpers. He who entertains the least doubt about their apostasy, is himself an infidel". ('Bhonchaal Bar Lashkar-i-Dajjaal': p. 102: ref: Weekly 'Khursheed' dated 25th February, 1938: 5) "O ye that sleep in the tombs at Balakot! may God's peace and mercy be upon you”. (Hindostan ki Pehli Islami Tahreek': p. 38-40 published by Maktaba Nash'at-i-Thaaniya, Hyderabad,. Deccan, 1952) (2) HAZRAT MAULVI ABDULLAH GHAZNAWI (born 1230, died 1298 Hijra). Hazrat Maulvi Abdullah of Ghazni had no parallel in his time in piety and devotion. He was dauntless in the propagation of the Unity of God and the Traditions of the Holy Prophet. He was strictly against any kind of innova tion in Islam. He would not allow the least encroachment upon the attributes of God in any kind or form. That was the reason that for a very long period he had to face lots of trials and opposition at the hands of the semi-educated Mullas. He was exiled from his home during the reign of Amir Dost Muhammad. Khan of Afghanistan. Mulla Mushki and Mulla Nasrullah, both gave a verdict of apostasy against him. Later, on the insti gation of Muhammad Afzal Khan and Muhammad Azam Khan the Ulema (Mullas) decreed that he be chastised and be taken 38