The Afghan Martyrs — Page xii
Last year I asked my dear and revered brother Anwer Ahmad Kahlon to translate the book into English. He readily and happily accepted the assignment. He said that he would gladly undertake the task so that when the readers supplicate in favour of the 'Martyrs' and the author, he too may benefit their prayers. In relatively short time Mr Kahlon completed the task. Mter word processing he sent me a disk of the English version. May Allah reward him abundantly. All those to whom I have shown the English translation, before publication, like it and approved of it. Alhamdolillah. Apart from proof reading, my two sons Muneer Ahmad Rafiq and Mahmood Ahmad Rafiq and my daughter Bushra Naheed Mirza tendered valuable suggestions. Thus they made my task simpler. May Allah reward them all. Revered Munir ud Din Shams the Additional Vakeel ul Ishaat also deserves my gratitude. He encouraged me throughout and then assisted me in the despatch of the books. I request the readers for prayers that this humble effort may find acceptance with the Almighty. May He create sentiments of love and prompt readers to pray for the 'Martyrs of Kabul'. B. A. RAFIQ x