The National Security of Indian Muslims — Page 13
A Review of the Pakistani Government’s “White Paper”: Qadiyaniyyat—A Grave Threat to Islam [ 13 ] remark. ] After a few weeks, Mr. Gandhi came back again, this time in the company of many leaders… The Sikhs used to kiss the hands of Maul a n a Abul Kal a m A z a d. The Hindus used to touch the dust from his feet to their eyes, and the Muslims used to accept Mr. Gandhi in such a manner as if a Godly saint had graced Lahore with his steps. ( Ibid. , p. 124–125) The State of Emotions Among the Muslims These events had created strong emotions in the hearts of the Muslims. Therefore, for opposing this foolish Move- ment, the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Jam a ‘at was being severely punished throughout India. Nevertheless, the state of the Muslims’ emotions is described by Maul a n a S a lik in these words: It was a common feeling among all the Muslims that there was no other way than migrating from India. Therefore, they should go to the Tribal Territories 6 and Afghanistan and make preparations for the battle that would give them victory over the British and give freedom to India. Am i r Am a null a h Kh a n 7 said in a speech that the brethren who come migrating from India, would be treated like brothers in Afghanistan. ( Ibid. , p. 115) 6. Reference is to the North Western Frontier Province of India (now Pakistan) and contiguous regions of Afghanistan. 7. The King of Afghanistan at that time.