AN APPEAL TO THE HEART

~ 39 ~ 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