The Afghan Martyrs — Page 100
The End of Doctor Abdul Ghani Punjabi Doctor Abdul Ghani also played a leading role in the martyrdom of the Sahibzada. He belonged to Jalalpur Jattaan, district Gujrat in the Punjab and was then serving in the court of the King of Kabul where he exercised great influence. Being a Punjabi and an opponent of the Promised Messiah, he started poisoning the ears of the Ameer concerning the Promised Messiah (PBUH). He claimed that since he was himself a Punjabi he knew the claimant better than anyone else. He alleged that the Mirza was an agent of the British and that was why he had renounced 'Jehad'. The doctor succeeded in: influencing Habeebulla the King. However, when the King heard favourable accounts of the Promised Messiah (PBUH) from the Sahibzada he became confused and disorientated. When at the request of the Sahibzada the King arranged a debate with the divines of Kabul, he appointed Doctor Abdul Ghani to be the Chairman. The doctor seemed to have won over the unenlightened and prejudiced Moulvis to his point of view - it was not difficult to influence them as he was a courtier who had the ear of the King. He played a leading role in securing the edict of death by stoning and he led those who charged the Sahibzada with falsehood and 'kufr'. After martyrdom, to make an example of him, the Almighty apprehended him and inflicted a shameful death on him. Doctor Abdul Ghani was the Director of Education in the Afghan Government during the reign of Ameer Habeebulla Khan. He taught English to Habeebulla Khan and he was also a tutor to other princes of the realm. 100