Tabligh Movement
2. HAZRATJI
~ 60 ~
Once there was a gathering in Bhopal. At that
time the Maulana was suffering from wounds on
his thighs which bled even with the slightest
movement. He had come to Bhopal in this
condition and, as usual, refused to take rest. He
made speeches at different gatherings, and as a
result, the wounds worsened. After the
gatherings in Bhopal, he travelled to a place
which was 40-50 miles away, where a gathering
had been organized. Although the Maulana was
present, his colleagues decided not to allow him
to speak on this occasion in order to save him
from further exertion. A substitute for him was
found. But when the speech was made the
Maulana felt that it has been lacking in force and
conviction, so he insisted on making one himself.
Unable to sit up, he lay down on a bed, and
began to speak. The wounds started bleeding.
When one piece of cloth was drenched, it was
replaced by another. In this way a number of
pieces of cloth became soaked with blood. The
Maulana ended his speech only when he had
elaborated upon the relevant points. It was
estimated that about half a kilo of blood had
oozed out of the wound during this speech. But
