The Afghan Martyrs — Page 118
The Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) had emphatically instructed that in fulfillment of his promise a Muslim must stand firm even if his life is at risk or he has to suffer a loss or face danger. , Innumerable instances can be quoted where, in spite of extreme obstacles and hurdles, the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) always kept his promise in letter and in spirit. The Event of Martyrdom (31st August 1924) A few days before his arrest Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla had come to know that plots were being hatched to imprison him and then stone him to death. Had he wished he could easily have saved his life by going underground and thus avoid being stoned to death but he preferred death in the cause of truth. It appears that he had been told by the Almighty that he had been chosen for martyrdom as otherwise, in order to save onel,s life, the Islamic teachings do permit the adoption of any necessary measures. On occasion during their lifetime some are allowed a glimpse of the hereafter and are privileged to smell the fragrance of Heaven. Therefore for them the charm of the temporary abode va~ishes completely. In a way, while still in this world they get transferred to the next. The 31 st August of 1924 was a brilliant, delightful day in Kabul. The sun was shining, the gardens had cluster of flowers and there were scenes of relaxation everywhere. People had assembled in gardens, orchards and on the banks of the river when suddenly they were intrigued by the beat of a drum. In a loud and clear voice a drummer was announcing that a young man, Mulla N eymatulla, convicted of the crime of Ahmadiyyat, was to be stoned to death that afternoon after IAsar l prayers and everyone was to be there bringing along stones for the occasion'. 118