The Martyr - Hazrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif — Page 14
The Martyr—Hazrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif Shaheed ra 14 and then return it to him. Shahzada Sahib ra instead put the letter in his pocket and told Ahmad Noor Kabuli ra that the letter would soon come into his possession. At Asr time, at the order of the Governor of Khost, 50 horse- men arrived to arrest Shahzada Sahib ra. This Governor had great respect for Shahzada Sahib ra and commanded his horsemen to present themselves with respect when they go to Shahzada Sahib ra. Upon completing his Asr prayers, the horsemen informed Shahzada Sahib ra of the orders and that the Governor had requested his presence. They mentioned to him that they could either take him to the Governor or the Governor could come to him. Shahzada Sahib ra responded, “No, he is my chief, I will go to him. ” Then he sent orders for his horse to be prepared, but one of the horsemen descended from his horse and offered it to Shahzada Sahib ra to ride. Before leaving, he informed his family members of his departure and advised them to hold fast to the faith and beliefs that he adheres to and not to take up another path after him. As they prepared to leave, he gave the letter that he had written for the Promised Messiah as to his student Ahmad Noor Kabuli Sahib ra but kept quiet. His student accompanied him to the outskirts of the village and then Shahzada Sahib ra told him to return home. Ahmad Noor Sahib ra requested that he continue along with him so that he could be at his service. Shahzada Sahib ra recited the Quranic verse about not placing oneself into calamity and told him to return. Shahzada Sahib ra continued by himself, along with the horsemen, to the encampment. The Governor informed Shahzada Sahib ra that he had received an order from Kabul to put him in solitary confinement and to not allow anyone to meet him. So, he was given his own house