New York USA Souvenir 1989 — Page 17
In U. S. A. my initial appointment was at Chicago, where I stayed only for a few days. I was informed by the Missionary-in-Charge U. S. A. to proceed to New York. At that time New York and New Jersey were together one single chapter. The Mission House at 1604 Union Street in Brooklyn had been acquired not long before. The members were happy and proud for ultimately having their own place as a mission house and also as a residence for the Missionary. Some of the members who had resolutely worked day and night with deep love and devotion towards the accomplishment of this project, developed sentimental attachment with it. I must admit that the transfer from Europe to U. S. A. did at first need a little adjustment. Initially I felt that the status of "alien" granted to me by the U. S. Department of Immigration and Naturalisation was perhaps most befitting to my situation. However, this situation did not remain long. Soon I found myself encircled among the people who were caring, loving and always willilng to work with the spirit of devotion and cooperation. At all the places where I had the opportunity to serve I found in- dividuals who left unforgettable impressions on my mind and soul. As regards the New York J amaat, I was impressed and fas- cinated by this as a whole and I cherish to keep their sweet memory always close to my heart and earnestly pray to Allah the Almight that He may shower upon them His choicest blessings in this and in the Iif e to come. Note By The Editor: Brother Masud Ahmad Jhelumi is stationed in Zurich, Switzer- land at present serving the Jamaat there. Some time back he had an operation in Portland, Oregan. Recently he developed some heart trouble again and visited the United States for checkup. During his recent stay in the U. S. A. he took time to visit the New York Jamaat. By the grace of Allah he is quite well now and is serving the cause of Islam as Missionary-in-Charge, Switzerland. May Allah prolong his life. Amen! 17