Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 196
178 Calling towards Allah Bhatti Sahib was fond of preaching. Many incidences can be narrated to illustrate that but I will be contented with one episode which is a shining example of his passion for preaching and obedience to the khilafat. In 1992, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV (ra) announced international bai’at under Divine design and launched a worldwide campaign for preaching in strong and magnificent words. Everybody responded to that call with a renewed passion and fervour according to one’s ability. Those days, Bhatti Sahib was serving as a teacher in Ahmadiyya High School in Basse. The Gambia is quite a hot country and that area is particularly known for its hot weather. During very hot weather and without any transport facility at his disposal, Bhatti Sahib selected a remote area across the river for his preaching expedition. He had to cross the river on a boat or a ferry every time. Banking on Divine support, he started his preaching during extremely hot weather travelling several kilometres to reach remote villages mostly on foot. By the Grace of Allah, through his preaching many fortunate souls quenched their thirst at the spiritual fountain of the Promised Messiah (as). May Allah, the Almighty bless Bhatti Sahib’s efforts with His acceptance and reward him abundantly. It is my heartfelt prayer that the Generous Lord may have special mercy on him, grant him high ranks in the heaven, grant all his relatives steadfastness, be a helper and guardian of his widow and two little daughters and resolve all their problems, Amin!