4. TWO DAYS IN NIZAMUDDIN

4. TWO DAYS IN NIZAMUDDIN ~ 99 ~ humble services towards His path.” Even a lame person offered himself and came limping to shake hands before he left. Another took along his 10year-old child. Those who witnessed the scene could not but be impressed. This part of the programme ended at half past 12 O’clock. It was time for lunch. After that, some time was set aside for rest. At three O’clock the prayer was said. Again lessons in religious knowledge were given. The Asr (Afternoon) prayer was offered. Between Asr and Maghrib (sunset prayer) a long speech was made, then after Maghrib, the speech continued. Then the people withdrew to have dinner. After dinner the speech was resumed and ended only at midnight. The programme mentioned above was not one meant for some special occasion. Rather this was the routine. Other movements and missions follow such a busy schedule only on special occasions. But at this religious centre, this very full programme is followed right throughout the year. Hundreds of people are engaged in such wholesome activities as lessons in religious