Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ismail (ra) — Page 70
70 We were carefree, until he was finally veiled. - [ Bukhār - e - Dil ] In another poem of his, Ḥaḍrat Mir Ismail Sahib ra writes the following poignant lines in memory of his mentor, Ahmad as of Qadian: I would die for the tomb of my beloved - The illuminating Gem of Qadian He w ho was the full moon The latter - day Mahdī of Qadian - [ Bukhār - e - Dil ] Ḥaḍrat Mir Sahib 's ra deep love for the person of the Promised Messiah as , nurtured in his heart , a deep concern, care and love for his mission too. Understandably, whoever truly love s the Promised Messiah as , will naturally hold his holy mission and the unity of the community he founded, dear to his heart. In 1914, upon the election of the second Khalifa, some disgruntled members dissociated themselves from the institution of Khilafat and established a separate community. Addressing these members, Ḥaḍrat Mir Sahib ra wrote in a poem of his: D eniers of the caliphate of Mahmoo d , Your opposition is all but futile. Why turn away from obedience? Recall Adam to whom the angels submitted. Eac h Khalifa was chosen by God , Be he Adam or be he David ,