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remembered that these are not mere mercenary workers they are people who believe in the. Islamic ideals with a depth of conviction that has actuated them to study this religion to its innermost soul, and then to dedicate their entire lives to the noble task of of carrying this light to mankind everywhere, at great personal hardship and trial, borne in cheerful fortitude, for a cause they hold to be the most worthy ; and as far as human eyes can see, they form part of the holy body of the godly people specially commended in the Holy Quran. . In other fields of activity, also, the Ahmadiyya Movement is characterised by the same kind of speed and effective planning for the holy war, waged in scrupulous peace, on which they have embarked for the good of mankind. For instance during the past few years, as many as 290 new mosques have been built in foreign countries. New schools and educational institutions started by the Movement in Europe, America, and Africa, number 44. Nineteen missionary journals are published from various foreign countries. Translations of the Holy Quran have been prepared in eleven. European, American, and African languages, of which five have come out in print, while arrangements are being made for publishing the remaining six as well. Missionary literature, 14