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33 into small bottles, and syrup into others. This activity lasted for about three hours and medicine was dispensed continuously. After the engagement had ended, I commented that precious time had been wasted. The Promised Messiah as replied most calmly, ‘This too is a religious activity. These are poor people. There is no hospital here. I keep many English and Greek med- icines with me for their sake. This is a most rewarding thing to do. A believer should not be lazy or careless in such matters. ’ 32 Hazrat Nawab Mubarakah Begum ra states: The Promised Messiah as felt great happiness in serving others. An old lady by the name of Maaee Taabi lived in our house. She suffered from chronic headaches. The Promised Messiah as was most mindful of her needs and would provide her with medicines and instructed that she be given almond syrup. I would often grind almonds to make Maaee Taabi her syrup and receive blessings in return. I had the feeling that the Promised Messiah as was also pleased with me for doing this service. Hazrat Maulawi Abdul Karim Sialkoti ra was a very close Companion of the Promised Messiah as. After his demise, the