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solitude as if he were in congenial company and when in company he is enjoying the bliss of solitude. We find him restless and it appears as if he is in search of a lost thing no trace of which can be found in the mortal world. Islam has so overwhelmed him that he holds debates with the Arya and writes voluminous books in support of Islam. '35. This statement in relation to Hadhrat Ahmad's as early life once again draws one's attention to the life of Hadhrat Muhammadsa who, from the beginning, showed signs of being charged with religious fervour; spent most of his time in solitude at Hira; remained restless as if he has lost something and finally when the time was ripe he confronted the Kuffar of Mecca and the. Jews of Medina as well as the Christians of Najran to overwhelm them with the superior argument of the Islamic faith? Although not a follower of Hadhrat Ahmadas, the. Maulana added: 'As to his character, there is not the slightest trace of a blot on it. He lived a virtuous life, the life of a righteous, God-fearing person. To conclude, the first fifty years of his life, in terms of moral integrity, commendable habits, and sterling services to religion, raised him to an enviable position of great distinction and honour among Indian Muslims. " 136. Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Batalvi, the then leader of the. Jamait Ahle Hadeeth in India and editor of the popular Muslim periodical Isha'atas Sunnah knew Hadhrat Ahmad as since childhood. He stated on behalf of Hadhrat Ahmad's as friends and foes alike: 'According to the experience and observation of friends and foes alike, the author of Braheen e Ahmadiyya regulates his life according to the Shariah of Islam and is a pious and truthful person by habit. '37 35. Imadi, Maulana Abdullah al. Vakeel, Amritsar, May 30, 1908 37. Batalvi, Maulvi Muhammad Hasan, Isha'atas Sunnah, vol. 7, no. 9, p. 284 12 36. Ibid.