Perseverance — Page 51
Part II – My Life as a Muslim 51 companions ra were also called but I did not record their names. After them, all the foreign students were called and they also were given the honor of laying bricks. The next morning the ladies assembled early in the morning and laid the stones for their buildings. The Hazrat had laid the first brick, but I was not present at that event as it was for the ladies. JUNE 2, 1950 – SHEIKH MUBARAK AHMAD LEAVES FOR MISSIONARY WORK Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad departed from Rabwah for missionary work in East Africa. The time was 3:30pm and he was leaving by train. The station was packed with Ahmadis to bid farewell to their brother. There were loud cries of Allahu Akbar shouted. Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad was dressed in a green turban, white coat and shalw a r pants, with a beautiful garland of red roses around his neck. I asked Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad to give some advice for the American Jam ā ‘at. He gave me the following words of advice to send to his brothers in America: They must be regular in their prayers. Prayer is the true means of purification of their hearts, which is the only way of communion with God. To be successful in our efforts to win this world to Ahmadiyyat, success is only in the Hands of God. The Holy Qur’ ā n says it is they who follow the guidance of their Lord and it is they who shall prosper (2:6).