Tabligh Movement
1. MAULANA ILYAS
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In the meanwhile, his schoolmates were also
ashamed. They then hit upon the idea of bringing
the matter to the Maulana’s notice. One of them,
therefore, met him in private and told him the
whole story. The Maulana asked them not to get
upset and to pray to God to help them.
After the evening prayer, the Maulana asked for
pen and paper and sent for the manager of the
school. When he arrived, the Maulana told him to
write a letter to the headmaster on his behalf. The
Maulana himself dictated the letter to him. It read
as follows:
“Some students from your school came to our
Centre. I am happy at their performance. They have
benefited from the religious gatherings at the
centre. My prayers are with them. I would request
you to honour and welcome them.”
Then the Manager was asked to endorse the report.
He had no choice but to do as he was bidden. The
Maulana saw to it that the letter was posted.
This event brought astonishing results. A student
who had been considered totally incorrigible had
