The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 4
4. Essence of Islam-IV place of refuge for every Muslim. Most other places were full of disbelief, disobedience and tyranny, while Qādiān was well-known for its adherence to. Islam, piety, purity and justice. I have myself heard from those who had lived close to that time that in those days Qādiān was like a garden in which flourished hundreds of supporters of the faith, divines, scholars and brave and respectable men. . There were many tales current in this neighbourhood that Mirzā Gul Muḥammad Ṣāḥib, the late, was an outstanding personality among the righteous people from whom proceeded many astonishing acts which bordered on the miraculous. Many seekers after God, scholars and pious men had come to. Qādiān to be among his associates. It is surprising that some of his near miraculous actions are so well-known that they were vouched for by a large number of irreligious people. In short, in addition to this position as chieftain, he had great reputation for integrity, righteousness, manly courage, high resolve, support of the faith, and sympathy for the. Muslims. All his associates were pious people of good conduct, jealous for the faith, averse to disobedience and evil, and possessing courageous and commanding personalities. . I have often heard my father relate that on one occasion a Minister of the Mughal Government-whose title was Ghiath-ud-Daulah-came to Qādiān. Having observed the statesmanship, intelligence, courage, high resolve, perseverance and wisdom of