Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page xlv
Preface xlv When the Promised Messiah as had said this, one of the friends pres- ent mentioned the Sekhwani Brothers, namely the elder brother of my father Miy an Jam a l-ud-D i n ra , my father Miy an Im a m-ud-D i n ra , and my father’s younger brother Miy an Khair-ud-D i n ra , that they can also be considered for this task. Upon this the Promised Messiah as said: No doubt they are very suitable. They are sincere. They always serve beyond their capacity. All three brothers have the same characteristics. I do not know which one of them excels the others. ( Malf uza t, Urdu vol. 9, p. 236, [see also English transla- tion, page 364]) What Traits Preachers and Missionaries should Possess Preachers should be such that possess extensive knowledge, are quick-witted, and work with patience and tolerance; they should not be provoked when abused by someone, and their personal quarrels should not come in between [their work]. They should live a humble and meek life, and go around search- ing for fortunate souls like someone who is in search for some- thing [he has] lost. They must stay away from troublemakers. When visiting a village, they should stay there for two to four days, and avoid the person that wreaks disorder. They should keep some litera- ture with them to show the people, and distribute them where they deem it appropriate. ( Malf uza t, Urdu vol. 9, p. 296, [ see also English translation, page 458])