Conditions of Bai'at and Responsibilities of an Ahmadi — Page 273
The Spiritual Revolution 273 faculties and all their means in obedience to Him and His Messenger sa. I know this as a matter of fact by personal experience, and not just by having a good opinion, that he is not only ready to spend all his wealth in my path, but is ready also to sacrifice his life and honour. Had I permitted him, like his spiritual fellowship he would have spent all his time in my company after giving away everything in this path. As a sample, I write below a few lines from his letters, for the readers, so that they may know as to how much my brother Maulav i H ak i m N u r-ud-D i n of Bhera, the physician of the State of Jammu, has progressed in his status of love and devotion. Here are some samples from his letters: My master, my Imam , my spiritual guide, peace be on you and also mercy and blessings of Allah the Almighty. Revered Sir, it is my prayer that I may always remain in your company so that I may attain from the Imam of this Age all the objectives for which he has been appointed as the Mujaddid [Reformer]. If you permit, I may resign from my employment and spend all my time in your company. If you command me so I may renounce all my worldly relations and travel through the world inviting people to the true religion and may give my life for this purpose. I am fully devoted to you. Whatever I have is yours and not mine. H u du r, my mentor, my guide, I truly request that if all my wealth and possessions are spent in the propagation of the religion [of Islam], I will consider myself to have achieved my aim in life…. I have a very close relationship with you as [ Hadrat ‘Umar] F a r u q had [with the Holy Prophet sa ], and I am ready to