Why Islam is my choice — Page 21
21 Afghanistan, Pakistan, including Rabwah. In 1971-72, when I was in Pakistan for the Annual Jalsa, unfortunately, war broke out between India and Pakistan, and the Jalsa was cancelled. It was, however, a memorable moment in my life, as I saw war planes fly over my head. I enjoyed my stay in Rabwah very much. From Pakistan, I decided to go for Ḥ ajj. A visa was arranged for me in Karachi and by the blessings of All ā h, I had this great opportunity to perform the Ḥ ajj. During the Ḥ ajj rituals, I had a very pleasant surprise. I was on Mount ‘Araf ā t when I was informed that there was a certain individual who knew me and wished to speak to me. Much to my surprise, it was our dear brother, Dr Y ū sef Lateef: Just another one of Isl ā m’s sign of Universality. Later on, in 1974, I had the opportunity of visiting Qadian, the birth place of Ḥ a ḍ rat Mirz ā Ghul ā m A ḥ mad, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. This visit had such a great impact upon me that even volumes may not be enough to express my feelings. To walk and pray at the spots where once my Master did, was an unbelievable experience. I am very thankful to All ā h that I was introduced to Isl ā m through A ḥ madiyyat. I have read a number of books written by other Muslims, but I have not found the depth of knowledge in their books as compared to the literature published by the A ḥ madiyyah Muslim Jam ā ‘at. Also the actions displayed by the other Muslims would have probably taken me away from Isl ā m had I not met the A ḥ mad ī Muslims first. It was only through A ḥ madiyyah Isl ā m that I was shown the path to God. It is only His blessings that have brought me so many good opportunities in life. Today, I continue to believe firmly in A ḥ madiyyah Isl ā m. I have read many books, but the books of Ḥ a ḍ rat Mirz ā Ghul ā m A ḥ mad, the Promised Messiah have always outshined. I believe in him not only because I have closely studied his life and have found him to be true, but also because All ā h has shown many