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513 must have been certain that his demand would in no way be met. However, the people on this occasion saw an extraordinary and a beautiful miracle of the support from God Almighty in the field of preaching. As soon as the Priest made his demand, Maulvi Sahib, with full confidence in his living God, in a forceful voice addressed the rain, ‘O Rain! Stop right now under the Command of God and show a proof of the true and living God of Islam. ’ May we sacrifice our lives for the Omnipotent and the Living God of Islam, as not even a few minutes had passed when the pelting rain unexpectedly stopped and the Priest and the whole gathering were stunned to see this great Sign of God Almighty. (Faith-Inspiring Incidents of Heavenly Support in the Field of Preaching, pp 33-35) Saved From Certain Death Narrated by Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Sadiq Sumatri ra : The late Hadrat Maulana Muhammad Sadiq Sumatri Sahib ra relates a faith-inspiring incident of the extraordinary support of God Almighty and of miraculous protection. This incident is related to the period during World War II when Japan had expanded her control up to Indonesia. The Japanese did whatever they liked because their control was so complete. If there was even a minor complaint about anyone, that person was put to death at once. No inquiry or investigation was ever done — only the decision was announced and there were times when