Life of Ahmad — Page 76
AFTER HIS FATHER’S DEATH as 76 not only by the roadside but also next to the dwelling places of the people. The cultivator wants manure for his lands and this is often the cause of uncleanliness in the villages. Then there is another habit which is common to village folk and towns-people alike. They squat and empty themselves in public thoroughfares and use as latrines any open space near their shops or houses. People did the same in Qadian. Ahmad as tried to put an end to this nuisance and make Qadian free from this kind of thing but he was able to make little headway against established habits. Once a high government official sent a circular containing instructions in the matter of sanitation. Ahmad as took advantage of this opportunity and wrote to the local authorities that the matter should be entrusted to the police. Once Ahmad as had an attack of dysentery with colic and his condition became critical. Sh. Ra hi m Bakhsh, father of Maulaw i Muhammad Husain, came from Batala to inquire after his health. It seemed to be an epidemic. Ahmad as frequently passed blood and he became so weak that there appeared no hope of his recovery. His relations were in despair. After 16 days of suffering God revealed a treatment to Ahmad as. He was directed to procure a basin full of river water and sand, and rub it on his hands, face, chest and back all the time repeating a prayer in Arabic. The process was started and it had a wonderful effect. He had been experiencing a burning sensation all over his body;