Life of the Promised Messiah — Page 97
Conclusion Although it was my intention that now whatever else I would write, would be shared in my next letter, the affection and encouragement I have received from my brothers—and also the reality that life is short—has compelled me to not put the matter off. My brothers, yesterday was a strange and extraordi- nary day in Qadian. The ‘favours’ and ‘kindness’ that our neighbours shower upon us are not easily forget- table, nor fully repaid with gratitude, but yesterday, their vindictiveness and cruelty has discovered a new and unexpected course of action. They have erected a wall of unburnt bricks blocking the passage leading to the mosque, which is also a public road. This incident took place on 8 January 1900. In doing so, they have shown themselves to be champions in laying thorns in the path of goodness. Now, our guests must walk around to the other side of the village and must take a very long route to reach the Mubarak Mosque. As often is the case, His Holiness as was suffering from a head- ache yesterday. As is our habit, in view of these pressing circumstances, we were certain that God would send