glimpses of devotion

Sadly for the entire United States, the holiest of His servants had not been a part of this soil since 1998. Finally after ten years, this country was blessed with the presence of a true leader of peace and advocate of God. For those of us who witnessed Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad up close and personal, it was a sight of honor and humbled those of us who know we are potentially not worthy of such a meeting yet have been blessed none the less. The obedience to Khilafath that I witnessed from so many of those devoted Ahmadi's was astounding. And I must hope and pray that this allegiance displayed and disregard for other worldly matters remains a part of the daily lives of those who for ten days served the leader of the rightous. It was similar to an ithekaaf experience that the Khuddam displayed. Pure devotion and lack of concern for self. Sleepless nights and long days with only the hunger to please Huzoor and Allah as nourishment kept these devotees strong. Such a sight is rare for those filled with material pursuits. And it touched my heart so deeply to see the fortune of those able to serve Huzoor so directly. May the fulfillment of your hearts in serving Huzoor be what remains with you daily in your efforts towards Allah and strengthen your ability to spread the message of the true Islam.