Perseverance — Page 74
74 – the story of al-haj Rashid ahmad american Hazrat Khal ī fat-ul-Mas ī h said, “The American Ahmadis should all vote the same way. Then they will begin to become politically strong. ” I said, “The American vote is bought. ” Hazrat S a hib said, “They should not sell their votes. They should vote for the person who promises their community some benefits. The missionaries should speak on their rights. It is not good morals to sell your votes. ” JANUARY 12, 1951 A tonga 25 driver from Chiniot had taken a passenger from Chiniot to Rabwah. In those days the fare was generally 3 Rupees but never more than 6 Rupees. However, when the tonga driver dropped off the passenger in Rabwah, he had not previously agreed on the fee. He asked the passenger for 15 Rupees at which the passenger refused. The tonga driver threatened to keep his luggage, but the passenger immediately put the luggage in my home which was right where the tonga had stopped. The tonga driver went into my home to take out the luggage. I told him that the issue was between him and his passenger, but he should not enter my home because this was property placed under my control. The tonga driver went into my home a second time and brought out more luggage. At this I reiterated that he was not allowed to do it. When the driver did it a third time, we began to 25 Urdu: A horse drawn cart for taking passengers. [Writer]