Life of Ahmad — Page 365
as SECOND ANNUAL GATHERING 365 found the truth with Ahmad as. The rest of the day was spent in considering various proposals regarding the spiritual amelioration of Europe and America. It was decided to produce a suitable booklet expounding the beauties of Islam for distribution in those countries. In the evening Ahmad as again addressed the audience, telling of his visions and revelations. Some of those present bore witness to the fulfilment of Ahmad’s as prophecies. It was decided (probably on the third day) to open a fund for the establishment of a press at Qadian (92 persons contributed to this fund on the spot); and to take steps to start a journal in Qadian in support of Islam. Maulaw i Sayyid Muhammad A h san of Amroha was appointed to make a tour of the country as a preacher. The meeting concluded with prayers. The objects of this recurring annual gathering were described as follows: To propagate Islam; to think out ways and means of promoting the welfare of new converts to Islam in Europe and America; to further the cause of righteousness, goodwill, purity, piety and moral excellence throughout the world; to eradicate evil habits and customs; to appreciate with gratitude the good work of the British Government. A committee, consisting of the following persons, was also set up for the purpose of pursuing these objects: Maulaw i N u r-ud-D i n ra (President), Munshi Ghulam Q a dir Fasi h ra of Sialkot (vice-president), Maulaw i Abdul Kar i m ra (vice-president), Mirza