Perfection of Morals

Question 1: When was Maulana Abdullah Sahib (rehmatullah alayh) first appointed in Thanabovan? What were special reasons for his appointment?

Answer 1: I was born on 8th Ramadhaan 1312 Hijri. At the age of 6, Hadrat Hakimul Ummat and his wife, taking me from my parents, adopted me. they returned to Thanabovan with me. Hadrat Hakeemul Ummat became concerned with my education. I now write what I had repeatedly heard from my honourable Ustaad (Maulana Abdullah).

He would say:

"Hadhrat Maulana Thanvi (rehmatullah alayh) came to Hadhrat Gangohi(rehmatullah alayh) where he met Maulana Muhammad Yahya (rehmatullah alayh). Hadhrat Maulana Thanvi said to him: 'I require an able student for the education of my child. If you have any such student, do assign him to me.' Maulana Muhammad Yahya Sahib then assigned me (i.e. Maulana Abdullah) to Hdhrat Maulana Thanvi and said: 'Insha'Allah he will teach to your satisfaction. I have confidence in him."

Subsequently, hadhrat Hakimul Ummat brought my honourable Ustaad along with him to Thanabovan. It is obvious from my age of 6 years, that it was the yar 1318 Hijri. Hence the coming of my honourable Ustaad to Thanabovan was 1318 Hijri or at the latest in the begining of 1319 Hijri.

The speciality of my honourable teacher was that his abiliy and qualification were attested by the Teacher of Teachers (viz. by Maulana Muhammad Yahya).