Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 65
ROYAL PHYSICIAN OF THE STATE OF JAMMU 65 to the Maharajah himself. The Maharajah enjoyed listening to him and over time he learnt about half of the translation of the Holy Quran from Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra. At times, Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra had religious discussions with the Maharajah. During these discussions, he was fearless and outspoken. Once, the Maharajah told his courtiers: Each one of you is here for some purpose or to seek some favour from me and keep flattering me, but this man (Hazrat Maulawi Noor- ud-Deenra) is the only person who has no axe to grind and is here because he is needed by the State. So, whatever is stated by Hakeem Sahib should be listened to carefully, as he has no ulterior motive. Hazrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen ra was very fond of reciting the Holy Quran to others. There was a time when he recited the Holy Quran regularly in a meeting of Hindus for a few days. Ratti Raam, the son of a Hindu officer, would come there and once he said, 'If someone does not stop Hakeem Sahib from teaching the Holy Quran, I will become