Fazl-e-Umar — Page 46
Fazle Umar 46 prize of one rupee if she could read her own handwriting. This was my condi- tion at the time that sometimes I could not even read my own handwriting!” His grandfather became quite cross as he was quick-tempered. He tried his best but could not make head nor tail of it remarking that it was a scribble. Enraged, he stormed off to see the Promised Messiah [as]. His grandfather admonished the Promised Messiah [as] saying he did not have even the slightest care for Mahmud’s education. He presented the Urdu writing of Hadhrat Sahibzada Sahib as proof of his claim. He continued to admonish the Promised Messiah [as] claiming the boy’s life was being ruined. Observing Hadhrat Mir sahib in this angry state the Promised Messiah [as] called Maulvi sahib. Whenever the Promised Messiah [as] was presented with some difficulty he would always call for Hadhrat Maulvi Nooruddin sahib. Hadhrat Maulvi Nooruddin sahib had great love and affection for Hadhrat Sahibzada Sahib. He came into the room and as was his way, stood to one side with his head down. The Promised Messiah [as] explained, ‘Maulvi sahib! I have called you for this purpose that Mir sahib claims it is not possible to read Mahmud’s handwriting. I wish that he be tested. ’ Upon saying this, the Promised Messiah [as] lifted his pen and wrote two or three lines of text and asked Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood to copy it. This was the simple test devised by the Promised Messiah! Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood copied the writing with great care and attention. It was not a long piece of writing and it simply had to be copied which made it even easier. When the Promised Messiah [as] examined it he said, ‘I became quite concerned by Mir sahib’s statement but his handwriting is quite similar to my own. ’ Hadhrat Maulvi Nooruddin sahib was already in support of Hadhrat Sahibzada Sahib. He stated that Mir sahib had lost his temper without reason otherwise his handwriting was very good.