Fazl-e-Umar — Page 307
Fazle Umar 307 “Young Economist,” later replaced in 1950 by “Al-Manar” as college magazine. The college magazine was soon acknowledged as a standard publication. The Principal’s message on the eve of the publication of the fist issue was, “With trust in God and Faith in the ultimate triumph of your mission, march on!” The first convocation of Ta’limul Islam College, Lahore, was held on 2 April 1950. Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood [ra] graced the occasion and delivered an important presidential address. Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood [ra] particularly advised the outgoing graduates, to never to stay at one point, and to continue to progress. He referred to the divine law prevailing in nature that nothing rests; there is a continuous change in nature. He advised them to be ever ready for a long unending struggle, and keep trying to move forward, by seeking help and guidance by praying. He stressed that the desired results of highest quality are achieved only by taking appropriate steps at the appropriate time, by using appropriate means. He reminded them never to forget the training which they have received during their stay in their alma mater. A n T I C OL L E G E F ORC E S Burning in the fire of jealousy over the rapid progress of Ta’limul Islam College, the anti-college forces started brewing conspiracies. The foul thinking anti-Ahmadiyya forces could not digest the Community’s contribution to the service of humanity. They started a series of intrigues and tried day and night to get the allotment of D. A. V. College building cancelled. Their satanic minds tried continuously by creating issues, never wanting to let the college function in a peaceful atmosphere. They tried their utmost to get Ta’limul Islam College uprooted from the building and get it moved to some other smaller building. However, despite these unstable conditions, the college progressed rapidly by the Grace of God and the number of students jumped to 500