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he served for a number of years as Principal of the Theological Academy at the headquarters of the Movement, and later, for a much longer period, as Principal of the Talimul Islam College which, under his wise and devoted guidance, became one of the principal educational institutions of the country. He also served for some years simultaneously as President of the Central Association of the Movement. Thus, by 1965, at the age of 56, he occupied so distinguished a position on the basis of his qualifications, experience, service and his multi-faceted and gracious personality, that his almost unanimous election to the exalted office of Khalifatul Masih, occasioned no surprise to anyone. During the period of his Khilafat, the Movement has continued to advance from triumph to triumph in the face of bigotry, misrepresentation, misunderstanding and severe persecution which, in the wisdom of God Almighty, have always been the portion of the righteous in all ages and climes. Every beneficent activity of the Movement has been intensified under the wise direction and helpful guidance of the Khalifatul Masih. A number of new centres of the Movement have been established in different regions of the world. Several hospitals, clinics, schools and institutions of higher education have been opened, particularly in certain countries of West Africa. The Holy Quran has been translated into several European, Asian and African languages. The message of Islam is thus being conveyed to the ends of the earth. If one were to select a single one out of his many gracious qualities for special mention, it would be his all-embracing love for the whole of humanity, both as individuals and groups. No one who 12