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210 2. Newspaper ‘Hamdam’ of Lukhnow wrote on 6 th April 1933: ‘The fine endeavours of the Qadiani Community in this matter are most commendable and other Muslim Communities should also follow in their footsteps. ’ 3. Newspaper ‘Mashriq’ of Gorakhpur wrote: ‘Persistent speeches and writings of the leader of the Ahmadiyya Community have left a deep impression on his followers. At the moment this sect can be seen at the forefront of this 'Jihad' despite the fact that there was no need for the Ahmadiyya sect to support this group of new Muslims as it had no connection with this sect, but it carried the name of Islam. For the sake of the honour of Islam, the Imam of the Ahmadiyya Community was enthused to act. Some of his speeches are awe-inspiring in their depiction and one is astonished to see that there remain people who are prepared to give their lives in the name of God. If our clergy are fearful that the Ahmadiyya Community may spread the teachings of its beliefs, then with the support of their fellow believers they should (also) step forward with such sincerity that they would eat ground barley, munch dry roasted chick-peas and save Islam. We have seen such sincerity in the people of Ahmadiyya Community in abundance. ’ 4. Hindu Newspaper ‘Jeewan Tat’ of Lahore wrote: ‘In order to stem the Shudhi Movement of the Malkan Rajpoots and to propagate the Islamic religion among the Malkans, the Ahmadi folks are displaying much enthusiasm. A few weeks ago the