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! ! 273 wrong. It has been narrated that once someone asked Ha z rat Imam Abu Han i fa h rh whether he ever had a brilliant teacher. He replied, “I never met anyone more brilliant than one child. That child gave me such advice that I still get chills thinking about it. Upon s eeing the child running around in the mud and rain , I cautioned him about slipping. He replied , ‘ Do n o t worry about my slipping , as it would only soil my clothes , but take care that you do not slip. For if you slip , the whole Ummah w ill slip. ’ ” Therefore , do not be arrogant and do not underestimate magazines and newspapers whilst believing yourself to be more knowledgeable. In order to cultivate unity among the nation and to unify its opinions, it is imperative to read the same types of magazines. A Suggestion f or Improving Misbah It is often said that Misbah contains no scholarly articles. However, when I read it, I find it to be very useful. Yes, the subject matter needs to be organized ; their lack of order is a common fault in newspapers. For example, if an article discussing Allah Almighty as Razzaq [ Provider ] , is laid out next to an article on embroidery, such articles will not be organized in an intellectual manner. Therefore, articles need to be better organized in our newspapers. If you promise to read it regularly, I promise to organize it. It will start with the creation of the universe , systematically follow ed by a series of useful and helpful articles. We will make these subjects so easy [to understand] that you will face no embarrassment at any gathering. If a discussion about Vedanta and Zoroastrianism sects takes place somewhere, you will not be perplexed by these words , for you will find a reference to all scienc es in it [the Misbah ]. Ahmadi L adies S hould M ake Arrangements f or Regular Reading of Misbah Lajna members should go back to their local M aj a lis and pass a resolution that they will read or listen to the Misbah regularly and will publish it. Once two hundred Lajna members pass this resolution, I