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papers that such and such an Arya has dedicated his life for the Arya Samaj (a religious Hindu Organisation) or such and such a priest (Padre) has dedicated his life for the Mission. It surprises me very much to see that the Muslims do not dedicate their lives for the service of Islam and for the sake of God. Look at the days of the Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa sallam, and you will be able to realise how the lives were dedicated for the service of Islam. You should remember that this is not a bargain of loss; it is altogether profitable. I wish that the Muslims could know how dedication of life for the sake of God is beneficial and profitable. Does the one who dedicates his life, lose it? Not at all. Falahoo ajrohoo inda Rabbihee wa la khaufun alaihim wa la hum yahzanoon. It is God Himself who grants the reward of this act of dedication. It sets a man free from all the sorrows and griefs. It surpirses me to note that despite the fact that every- body wants to be relieved of the sorrows and griefs of life, why do the people not pay attention to this recipe which has been often tried and found satisfactory. This prescription has been tried during the past 1300 years. Has it not proved effective? Is it not because of this, that the Companions of the Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa, sallam, became the inheritors of eternal life. Why should now people shun this recipe? The fact is that the people are unaware of the reality and sweet taste of dedication of life. Were they to get even an iota of it, they would rush to it with great and unending hopes. I myself am fully experienced in this matter and with the grace of God I have enjoyed its sweet taste. My ambition 69