Khalifatul-Masih III - Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad — Page 23
Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad 23 Extraordinary Increase in Duties and his Inner State In 1954, there was an assassination attempt on Hazrat Musleh Mauood ra after which he fell ill for a long time. During this period of prolonged illness, the load of responsibilities continued to increase. Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad rta was the eldest son of Hazrat Musleh Mauood ra. This was a period of great difficulties; there were inner conspiracies, the prolonged sickness of his father, affairs of the Community and a number of duties along with many other tribulations. Had it been someone else, he may have lost patience, but Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad rta remained steadfast continuing to safeguard his absolute faith in Allah and seeking help from Him alone. Maulvi Abul Munir Noorul-Haq Sahib narrates: “His residence was located on the eastern side of the building of the Taleemul-Islam College, Rabwah. A Pathan watchman named Gul Khan, who was a most dedicated and pious man, was in his service. He was frequently in the presence of Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad rta for running various errands during the period starting from 1955 leading up to his election as Khalifah. I once asked Gul Khan to tell me how Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad rta spends his time. He said that Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad rta comes home very late at night after performing his duties. After resting for a while he