Life of Ahmad — Page 647
as POLICE HARASS AHMAD as 647 words. Had not my writings, which were couched in proper and polite language and conformed to the meek way in which I led my life, been published, and had I not repeatedly taught my followers to show patience and forbearance, it was possible that someone might have used harsh words in reply to the provocative language of my adversaries. But my Ishtih a r of November 21st successfully suppressed all such passions and everyone waited for the judgment of God. It is evident from this that my publication in question instead of being Fitna Angeiz (calculated to cause any disturbance) put a stop to all quarrels and prevented the possibility of any disturbance. Surely no better remedy could have been applied to remove the evil which had been caused by the seditious writings of my opponents. In the notice served on me it has been said that Captain Douglas, District Magistrate, Gurdaspur, had warned me that I should avoid such writings in future. I beg to submit in reply to this that no Fitna Angaiz writing has been published by me against his orders. I have already submitted that my Ishtih a r of November 21st was only meant to be a check to all disturbances. It is couched in proper and moderate words and is a Mub a hala in strict accordance with Islamic Law. The Court may