Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 61
ROYAL PHYSICIAN OF THE STATE OF JAMMU 61 and asked him, 'Do you want to see Kashmir?' Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra replied, 'Yes, O Messenger as of Allah. ' He started walking and Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra started walking behind him. They went to Kashmir by way of Banihal. This dream motivated him to leave Bhera and to join the service in Kashmir. In Kashmir, Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra was held in very high regard by the Maharajah, Ranbir Singh. He was so impressed that he first increased Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen's salary to 400 rupees, and later to 500 rupees. The Maharajah trusted Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud- Deen's judgement to such an extent that he made him in charge of all the hospitals in the State. At just 36 years of age, Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud- Deen ra held the office of the Chief Physician. He held this position for 15 years until 1892. 25 A most surprising incident took place that showed once again how God Almighty had him under His care. Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra