4. TWO DAYS IN NIZAMUDDIN

4. TWO DAYS IN NIZAMUDDIN ~ 105 ~ their religious responsibilities. After they have reformed themselves to a certain extent, they are exhorted to spare some time to teach others what they have learnt. After understanding the implications of religion they should set out to make others understand. That is the most important part of the training. This method has worked wonders. Many who were steeped in ignorance have reformed their lives in its wake. They do not rest content at their personal reform but burn with zeal and ambition to reform others as well — to bring others to the same straight path which they have found for themselves. Another feature peculiar to Tabligh is that, despite the change in leadership, its work has not slackened since its inception; rather it is on the increase. No movement can claim this distinction in modern history. The history of modern parties shows that in the initial stage, they succeed in influencing people and attracting great minds, but that before long their work comes to a standstill. The people who had joined at the outset of the movement remained their