Perseverance — Page 55
Part II – My Life as a Muslim 55 the company of women. Even on the station platform there was a segregation which was so natural and everyone understood their role. JUNE 6, 1950 – TRAIN STOP MACH STATION We arrived at Mach at 12 noon. The Hazrat was having pain and Dr. Hashmatullah was called to provide medicine for the pain. There were arrangements at the station for the Hazrat to eat. The Hazrat put on his coat and turban to leave the train to eat. In order to stand up from sitting, he had to support himself in order to rise from his seat with a walking stick in hand. When he reached the door of his train compartment, his face was showing that he was in extreme pain. He asked where he was supposed to go to have his meal, and it was pointed out to him. However, he judged he could not walk that far and said he would be unable to get there; and decided he would eat his meal in the train car. The food was then brought to him in the train. JUNE 7, 1950 – ARRIVAL AT QUETTA In the office of the Private Secretary, a question was raised whether an Ahmadi would lead the prayers of a non-Ahmadi. There were a few minutes of discussion, until an answer with authority came. Dr.