Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 440
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 440 but they do not do this merely for the sake of Allah, as they imagine that the same public education, division of classes, and other regulations that are found in other schools are also here. They particularly take into consideration also the secular edu- cation when sending their children here and they know that the same education is here that is available in other schools. Yet these are auspicious matters being dependent upon good inten- tions and there is hope of good results from it. Gaining education in the school here holds at least this much benefit for sure that the children are in the company of the pious and truthful all the time. They also have the opportu- nity of reading fine books and my literature as well. And there is a great benefit of hearing fine discussion, advice, and religious commentaries of Maulaw i (N oor -ud-D ee n) Sahib. When from their childhood, the voices of pious and righteous teachers falls on their ears, they will be impacted by it, and will gradually pro- gress towards faithfulness. In short, this is a fact that the foundation of this school is not devoid of benefit. If there are three to four hundred boys studying here, then it is hoped that at least thirty or forty may meet my expectation. Adopt the Example of the Prophet’s Companions, may Allah be Pleased with Them But the objective I desire to accomplish cannot be achieved by this as whatever the case may be these matters will not be without adulteration. The reason for me stating this matter is that the example on which God wishes this Jam a ‘at to be estab- lished is that of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. I desire to see progress on the precepts of prophethood. The present action cannot be said to be free from admixtures.