Perseverance — Page 91
Part II – My Life as a Muslim 91 Hazrat S a hib said, “Yes. I have prayed istikh ā rah. ” Then I asked him if he had seen any vision or dream. Hazrat S a hib said, “To offer istikh ā rah prayer does not mean to have any vision or dream. It means to pray. This I have done and pray that Allah will protect me. ” MARCH 27, 1952 – HAZRAT S A HIB RETURNED FROM SINDH At the station the Jam ā ‘at members were in single file line to receive him. A telegram was received which stated that Hazrat S a hib’s health was not good and there would be no hand shaking. Hazrat S a hib’s car was waiting to receive him, but when he arrived at the station, he did not ride in the car, but walked the distance to his house with the Jam ā ‘at following him. APRIL 2, 1952 Hazrat S a hib gave a tea party and all the foreigners were invited to this party. It was given in the honor of the missionary that returned from Africa and the brother from Syria. Hazrat S a hib had ordered that all of the tables should be placed close to his table because he wanted to address all. When Hazrat S a hib arrived and had taken his seat, sitting silent at his table, he called one of his sons who had the responsibility of arranging the tea party. He informed his son that this was not the proper way to arrange this party because Hazrat S a hib’s son had put most of all the sweets on Hazrat S a hib’s table and the guests’ table only having a small amount in proportion to what was on Hazrat S a hib’s table. He then said to take some of the