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of Islam and Ahmadiyyat in the U. S. A. since then. In spite of his age and failing health Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad is always busy and on the move, attending to the administrative responsibilities, ad- dressing conferences, visiting dignatories, writing speeches, su- pervising the missionary work throughout this vast country and engaging in many other humanitarian activities. Sheikh Sahib was instrumental in acquiring and renovating our present Mission House in New York, Baitul Zafar. Besides the New York Mission he has helped build or purchase land for several other Centers in the United States. May Allah grant him good health and long life, Amen! * MESSAGE FROM SHEIKH MUBARAK AHMAD Amir and Missionary Incharge U. S. A. The President of Jamaat Ahmadiyya New York, Brother Nazir Ahmad Ayaz has asked me to send a message on the occasion of the publication of Special Souvenir Number of their NEWS LET - TER. I am happy to note that by the Grace of Allah the New York Jamaat is leading in many fields. One of them is their monthly News Letter, which is very regular and projects the Community's activities in an attractive manner. This is a good source of con- veying instructions and informing the members about the progress of the Community. Through its regular publication, the members of the Jamaat are being helped in moving forward and imbibing the spirit of service and cooperation. I am always very pleased to go through your News Letter and pray for those who compile and publish this useful source of information. May Allah grant all members of the New York Jamaat success in this noble work. May the Jamaat succeed in every respect, may Allah shower His Blessings on them and make them the sincere ser- vants of Ahmadiyyat, lovers of Khilafat and be always prepared for every sacrifice in the cause of Islam. Please accept my heartfelt greetings and convey my salaam to all the workers. Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad 12