Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 24
24 HAZRAT RA the boys and sat at a distance from them while the inspector did his job. Unable to find fault with anything, the inspector smugly said to Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra, I've heard you are very competent and hold a very high certificate of qualifications. Perhaps that's why you are so arrogant!' Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra replied, 'I do not consider this tiny piece of paper to be God! Nor did I ask anyone to bring this idol to me!' He tore up his certificate in front of the inspector to prove that he did not associate anything with God. The inspector was both shocked and saddened by what had just happened. He blamed himself for causing Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra this loss. However, Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra used to say that ever since he tore up that certificate, he had been blessed with unlimited wealth. After four years of service, he resigned from the position in 1862. 5