Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen – Khalifatul Masih I – The Way of the Righteous — Page 74
Introduction to Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian 73 Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as noted two things specifically: firstly that Hakeem Sahib should marry a second time, and secondly that there should be a control on his expenses and he should try to inculcate the habit of saving. Upon return to Qadian, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as wrote to Hakeem Sahib about these matters, adding that "the second marriage would be a matter of blessings and, God, in His great mercy, may grant noble progeny. " Secondly, he pointed out that Hakeem Sahib's finances were in such disarray that he often had to borrow. He stressed that Hakeem Sahib should make a firm commitment to save one- fourth to one third of his income. Second Marriage Hakeem Sahib also felt the lack of a son and he was on the lookout for a proper match for himself in his own family. For a time, the search went on among his own people. Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as was not only urging Hakeem Sahib to marry a second time, but was also looking for a suitable match. On the advice of Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as , Hakeem Sahib got in touch with Soofi Ahmad Jaan, a mystic of Ludhiana in early March 1889, for the hand of his daughter, Sughra Begum. In the meantime, a problem arose. Soofi Ahmad Jaan wanted a Hanafi boy for his daughter. Hakeem Sahib wavered, but on the advice of Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as , Hakeem Sahib intended to write back that he was Hanafi so that he could fulfil the wishes of his master. But, when he went to Qadian, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as advised him that a letter to Soofi Ahmed Jaan was not necessary and posed the question, "Who is a Hanafi ?" Hakeem Sahib responded, "A person who follows the authenticated traditions and where one was not available he should exercise his own best judgment. " Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as added, "This is what Hanafi is all about. " Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as informed the family that Hakeem Sahib was a Hanafi. A date for the wedding was set, and Hakeem Sahib went with Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as to the ceremony.