The Devotion of Life — Page 105
105 are capable of articulate speech to make others understand the beauties of Islam. By foreign languages, I do not mean only English but other languages as well. They should learn Sanskrit so they can study the Vedas and explain the truth about Islam. At present, the Vedas are like a big secret and there is no authorised translation. That truth will come out if some Committee or organisation could authenticate the translation. In fact, I want the message of Islam to reach those people and nations who are merely ignorant about Islam. It is important that you know the language of those nations to whom you want to deliver the message. Until you have full mastery over the language and can read their books, you cannot convince opponents. ” The Education and Training of ‘Waqfeen’ “I have a feeling that mental capacities are not very satisfactory. There are very few children who are physically healthy. There are many who suffer from tuberculosis or other chronic fever and they cannot endure hard labour. When we look at the situation from this angle, we feel worried. On the one hand, we wish to prepare such children who can devote their lives and who can serve religion after completion of their education; and on the other hand, we have these problems. That is why it is important that we think carefully about this question. However, I also notice that the entrance of children in our Madrassah is not altogether futile. They show a great deal of sincerity and love and it would not be right to change the present system.