quite a lot but he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه did not accept it. Eventually, he took the sweets back. (Hayat-e-A’la Hadrat, pp. 92; summarised)

Dear Islamic sisters! From the aforementioned parable, we come to know that A’la Hadrat رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه used to help people by rendering religious services only for the pleasure of Allah Almighty. Moreover, he didn’t use to accept any money or gift for it. Therefore, we shall also help and look after the needy Islamic sisters for the pleasure of Allah Almighty. We shall be available for them and try to fulfil their needs as much as possible.

اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه عَزَّوَجَلَّ The Madani environment of Dawat-e-Islami, the Madani movement of the devotees of Rasool that is filled with the blessings of A’la Hadrat, embeds the passion of looking after and sympathising people in our hearts. Therefore, you too remain firmly associated with this Madani environment and adorn your grave and afterlife by joining Dawat-e-Islami in carrying out religious services.

Dear Islamic sisters! Another bright aspect of the Seerah of A’la Hadrat         رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه is that despite having many commitments, he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه would still offer Salah with Jama’at. To the extent that even in the state of illness, he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه would not leave Jama’at. As we are not allowed to offer Salah with Jama’at, we should be punctual in offering Salah at our home and we should also persuade our Mahrams to offer Salah with Jama’at.

A’la Hadrat رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه and punctuality of Salah with Jama’at

The toe of A’la Hadrat رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه became sore. His surgeon operated it. After bandaging it, he humbly said: ‘Huzoor, if you don’t let it move, then the wound will get better in 10-12 days. Otherwise, it will take longer.’ The surgeon left after saying this.

Now how was it possible for A’la Hadrat رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه to leave going to the Masjid and miss the Jama’at? When the time of Zuhr Salah approached, A’la Hadrat رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه performed Wudhu. He couldn’t stand up, so he came to the main door while remaining sat down. People made him sit on a chair and took him to the Masjid. At that time, neighbouring people and his family members decided that after every Azan, four strong men out of them will