The Martyr - Hazrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif — Page 87
Part III—Introduction 87 Ameer through him. Governor Sharandal Khan, however, said, “The claim appears to be true, but it is improbable that the Ameer will accept it. ” He also said, “Once, a British diplomat visited the Ameer when he was in Kandahar and mentioned to him many things including Mirza Sahib’s claim and the Ameer became angry and disparaged the diplomat and sent him back. The Ameer also questioned the British officers on why they had sent to him such an incompetent individual that was trying to turn him back from his faith. ” After relating this incident, the Governor said, “This is why I cannot present this letter to the Ameer. God forbid that the Ameer behaves disrespectfully to a person of your caliber and dig- nity. ” Then he returned the letter to Hazrat Sahibzada ra. Hazrat Sahibzada ra asked, “Give me permission to visit the Promised Messiah as. ” The Governor responded, “Just as I cannot give my son permission, I cannot give you permission either. You are just as important an individual as I am. Only the Ameer can give you permission—I cannot. ” One day, the Governor said to Hazrat Sahibzada ra, “There is a lot of chaos in the country and people have begun to fol- low satanic ways. God forbid, an enemy of yours reports you to the Ameer and he summons you; so, it is better if you yourself go to the Ameer first so that no one can report you afterwards. Moreover, you are a respectable and an important individual so when the Ameer sees you, he will definitely treat you with respect and veneration. He will be delighted to meet you. ” Thus, Hazrat Sahibzada ra went to Kabul with a few oth- ers. The King used to hold his audience in the evenings. Hazrat Sahibzada ra stayed there for a few days. When he entered the