Fazl-e-Umar — Page 77
Fazle Umar 77 Promised Messiah [as] wrote the following to Dr. Rashid Uddin sahib in connec- tion with this: “Mahmud appears to be happy over this engagement and although I have not received any revelation concerning this, however it is my wish to have some knowledge concerning it so that none of our actions are contrary to Divine Will. However, Mahmud’s willingness is a proof that God Almighty, inshallah, overwhelmingly approves this matter. Therefore, I am informing you that if this be the Will of God Almighty and it meets no opposition in defence of which all intentions become null and void, so in this circumstance with this in mind please remain ready and prepared so that when you are formally approached for Nikah in writing offer Istikhara prayers for a couple of weeks as whatever is done by Istikhara and according to the Will of Allah is always blessed. “Secondly, it is my intention that everything is done according to the practice of our beloved Prophet [saw]. There should be no innovation and frivolous expenditure and foolish customs in this Nikah. On the contrary, it should be conducted in such a straight forward and simple blessed manner as to be approved by the Holy Prophets of Allah. ” 46 Respected Dr. Rashid Uddin sahib’s relatives who were non-Ahmadis opposed this engagement but despite this Doctor sahib showed his willingness for this blessed union. In those days Doctor sahib was stationed in District Saharanpur (UP). The Nikah ceremony was held there. Hence, Sahibzada Mirza Mahmud Ahmad sahib, Hadhrat Maulvi Nooruddin sahib [ra] , Hadhrat Mir Nasir Nawab sahib [ra] , Hadhrat Mir Mohammad Ismail sahib [ra] along with a couple of other revered elders and friends reached there on the night of 2 October 1902. They were received at the station by Doctor sahib along with his many friends. Hadhrat Maulvi Nooruddin sahib [ra] performed the Nikah and the Haq Mehr was set at Rs. 1000. On 5 October