Testimony of the Holy Quran — Page 128
T E S T I MON Y OF T HE HOLY Q U R AN 128 provided the government with fifty horses which he purchased out of his own pocket, and he also arranged fifty horsemen for them. On another occasion, he served the government by provid - ing fourteen horsemen. On account of such devoted services he was well respected by all in this government. Hence, as a mark of respect, he was given a chair in the court of the respected Governor General, and British officials of all ranks would greet him with great respect and affection. He sent my brother to fight some battles simply by way of service to the government, and attained the government’s appreciation in every manner. Having enjoyed a good name and reputation throughout his life, he departed this transient world. After his death, Mirza Ghulam Q a dir, the elder brother of this humble one, also followed in the footsteps of his deceased father and with his heart and soul occupied himself with sincerely serving the government for as long as he lived. Then he too passed away from this transient abode. I am hopeful that many a British official are still alive who saw my father, and wit - nessed his sincere services, with their own eyes. One from among them is Mr. Griffin, who has also written a book about the chiefs of the Punjab, and in it he has mentioned my father, too, in most respectful terms. Now my condition is such that after the death of my afore - mentioned dear ones and elders, God Almighty has turned my heart away from worldly matters and I desired that my dealing with God Almighty may be by way of perfect sincerity, loyalty, and love. So He filled my heart with His own love, but not because of any effort on my part but out of His grace. I then desired that so far as it is possible for me, I should advance in divine cognizance and love and should discover truthfully as to who God is and how