APJ Abdul Kalam: Unparalelled Genius and Spiritual Technocrat

When I recently started working on my new project, the creation of worldmuslimpedia, a website dedicated to Muslim achievers, the first person whose biography I prepared and put on the website was Abdul Kalam’s. These are the introductory remarks about him. Read full feature at http://www.worldmuslimpedia.com/apj-abdul-kalam. I put him his name under the category of “Living Legends”. Ah! He is no more a “living” legend.

APJ Abdul Kalam: Unparalelled Genius and Spiritual Technocrat

Dr. Javed Jamil

The romance of Dr APJ Kalam's ascending is indeed contemporary India's best fairy tale material. His story reads like the Indian version of Abraham Lincoln's from –log-house-to-Whitehouse saga. What makes this story especially delightful is the tribute and salute offered to his talent and contribution by the ever-shifting never trusted politicians of India. Dr Kalam epitomizes the “spiritual technocrat” and his elevation to Rashtrapati Bhavan is testimony to the universal admiration we have for spotless integrity in modern times, despite the corruption enveloping our lives. His life story is an allegory of the glory of unwavering sincerity, faith and devotion to great values of life.

A simple, devout and disciplined boat owner's son, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born in 1931into a middle class family in Rameswaram. He learnt his first great lessons in the school of his father’s daily routine and faith. He himself pays homage to his father’s simple and great life."I have throughout my life tried to emulate my father in my world of science and technology,” says Dr Kalam, "I have endeavoured to understand the fundamental truths revealed to me by my father, and feel convinced that there exists a divine power that can lift one from confusion, misery, melancholy and failure, and guide one to one’s true place."

 

This training has defined Dr Kalam's life. Before reaching the top he had his share of failures; but his faith made him turn every failure into a teacher. In his career he went up the ladder defeating his failures, which generally defeat a man without a faith. Starting a senior Scientific Assistant at the DTP(Air).He moved on to INCOSPAR as a rocket engineer, and then to NASA. On his return from NASA, he was first involved in India’s first rocket launch in 1963.

 

Later he was handpicked by the great Dr Vikram Sarabhai and was chosen to be a project leader. To him was entrusted the job of designing the fourth stage of India 's satellite launch vehicle(SLV).How Dr Kalam learnt to cope with surmount failures is amply testified by the incident of SLV3 failure. He remembers the failed attempt not as a depressing defeat but as an incident which became an opportunity to learn great lesson. He recalls the lesson he received from his mentor, Dr Brahm Prakash, 

 

“To live only for some unknown future is superficial. It is like climbing a mountain to reach the peak without experiencing its sides. The sides of the mountain sustain life, not the peak. This is where things grow, experience is gained, and technologies are measured. The importance of the peak lies only in the fact that it defines the sides. So I went on towards the top, but always experiencing the sides. I had a long way to go but I was no in hurry. I went in little steps-just one step after another-but each step towards the top."

The lesson was indeed learnt well in July 1980 India’s first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV3) was successfully launched, and with this launch India joined the club of countries having satellite launch capability.

It is customary to state that India’s rocketry and missile programme took grant strides under Dr Kalam's Supervision. India’s space odyssey had its great Odysseus in Dr Kalam. He is to a great extent, responsible for making India a missile power, and gave Indian defence forces formidable weaponry. As a defence scientist he was chiefly responsible for developing India's defence arsenal by producing missiles Agni Prithvi, Akash, Trishul and Nag. He is also credited with guiding India to the status of a Nuclear Power.

 

Dr Kalam has been honoured by his countrymen, befitting his contribution and stature, the greatest civilian honour, the Bharat-Ratan, and the highest Indian office in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. But he is remembered today as one who turns his audience into a class of inquisitive students, wherever he goes. It was on several occasions a great sight, never seen before, when the Indian President addressed his audience and the invited people to ask him questions. He would receive a great response and then answer the questions in the fashion of a professor explaining some equations to his students this image will abide in the minds of all Indians.

A gifted visionary, Dr Kalam has prepared a roadmap for the India of 21st century. His vision 2020 projects India as a superpower, an economic giant and a great nation of modern times. His faith in India's great future has given all Indians a true reason to smile with hope, confidence and pride. He is today India's most respected, popular and most trusted man and fascinates all as one whose life is equally colored by spirituality and atomic energy, by missile technology and the vina (a musical instrument) by science and poetry, by queries and faith.

 

It is interesting to learn that the man whose life is devoted to science and technology finds his philosophy of life in the Holy Quran, the Divine life and the works of Khalil Gibran.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's honesty.

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When Kalam made the payment for his family's stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan


 

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality. 

"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal. 

"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal. 

"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.

But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.

Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy."He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.

He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy. Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country. 
 

"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality.
"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal.
"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal.
"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.
But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.
Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy.
"He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.
He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy.
Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country.
"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.
.
- See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2015/August/02.08.2015/when-kalam-paid-for-his-family-stay-at-rashtrapati-bhavan.html#sthash.g6m1UIAz.dpuf

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality.
"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal.
"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal.
"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.
But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.
Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy.
"He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.
He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy.
Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country.
"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.
.
- See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2015/August/02.08.2015/when-kalam-paid-for-his-family-stay-at-rashtrapati-bhavan.html#sthash.g6m1UIAz.dpuf

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality.
"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal.
"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal.
"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.
But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.
Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy.
"He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.
He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy.
Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country.
"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.
.
- See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2015/August/02.08.2015/when-kalam-paid-for-his-family-stay-at-rashtrapati-bhavan.html#sthash.g6m1UIAz.dpu

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality.
"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal.
"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal.
"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.
But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.
Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy.
"He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.
He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy.
Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country.
"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.
- See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2015/August/02.08.2015/when-kalam-paid-for-his-family-stay-at-rashtrapati-bhavan.html#sthash.g6m1UIAz.dpuf

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality.
"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal.
"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal.
"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.
But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.
Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy.
"He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.
He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy.
Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country.
"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.
- See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2015/August/02.08.2015/when-kalam-paid-for-his-family-stay-at-rashtrapati-bhavan.html#sthash.g6m1UIAz.dpuf

New Delhi: Man of integrity, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam not only insulated his family from trappings of power but never used his personal capacity as the President of India for the personal benefit or any kind of undue favour to his kins.

For Kalam, known for the high integrity he displayed during his tenure as president, upholding high standards in public life was as important as familial bonds. So much so that he paid from his personal account the entire expenses that incurred while his family traveled from hometown to New Delhi and stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"The first time our family visited Delhi was when 'thatha' (grandfather) was sworn in as President. Around 50 members were part of the entourage. The entire travel expense was borne by him in a personal capacity," Kalam's grandnephew K Ajmal told TOI.

Ajmal recalled in 2005, 52 members of the family went on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, perhaps the only occasion when they enjoyed Rashtrapati Bhavan's hospitality.
"We set out in two buses to Madurai from Rameswaram. From Madurai, we took the Nizamuddin Express. On reaching, we were taken in two buses to Rashtrapati Bhavan and my grandfather was there to receive us," said Ajmal.
"Each family was provided with a room and for all 10 days, programmes were charted out. On almost all days, we used to have food with the President," said Ajmal.
"Several varieties of food were served to us and it was a great family get-together," he said.
But, this is not the end of the story. Kalam's Secretary P. Madhavan Nair said the entire expenses during the stay of Kalam's family at Rashtrapati Bhavan were accounted with minute details, and after the family left, Kalam made the payment of Rs. 3,52,000/- from his personal account.
Likewise in 2002, Kalam directed his staff to distribute the entire amount used for organising Ramadan Iftaar program at Rashtrapati to poor and needy.
"He said the poor and needy deserve more the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapti Bhavan expends on Ramadan Iftaar", Nair said.
He said Kalam also added Rs.1 lakh from his personal account with the Rs.2.5 lakh Rashtrapati Bhavan money and directed the staff to distribute to the poor and needy.
Nair also said Kalam during his tenure as President, went on 175 tours. Of them, only 07 were foreign tours. Rest all were in the country.
"Except for Lakshdeep, Kalam visited every state of the country", he said.
- See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2015/August/02.08.2015/when-kalam-paid-for-his-family-stay-at-rashtrapati-bhavan.html#sthash.g6m1UIAz.dpuf

ALAS DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM IS NO MORE

ALAS DR. KALAM IS NO MORE

We learnt with heavy heart that the great scientist and former President of India Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam is no more. He passed away in Shillong on Monday, 27^th July 2015.

Dr. Kalam was the people’s President. All liked him and more so the students from elementary to college levels. We, the people of Ambur, were lucky to have him in our midst. He came to Ambur at the invitation of the Ambur Muslim Educational Society (AMES) and inaugurated its Centenary Celebrations held on 5^th and 6^th September 2006 in the campus of the Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School, Ambur.  The inaugural function took place on 4^th September 2006 along with Question-Answer session. 

Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam’s inaugural address was illuminating, power-packed and question-answer session full of wise thoughts, so necessary for everyone particularly the students who are to shape the destiny of our country –the beautiful India – in future.

We must be proud that Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a scientist par excellence, who was determined to mould the minds of the students for better India and make India a developed nation before 2020 was the President of India. 

Dr. Kalam was a great “ teacher ” worth the name. He gave importance to the teaching profession and encouraged students to dream their goals and endeavour their best to achieve them. He asked everyone to be honest and clean our society from evils like corruption.

I still remember how the people of Ambur were delighted in welcoming him at Ambur and listening to his lecture and interaction with the students which were full of honest and inspiring advice. He felt at home in the midst of the people there and wished them well.

At that time Mr. Chand Basha was the Headmaster of the Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School. This is one of the six institutions established and managed by the Ambur Muslim Educational Society including a full fledged Science and Arts College. He was pleasantly surprised when Dr. Abdul Kalam called him to the dais and handed over some books for the school. All this shows the intense interest he had in the spread of education and knowledge. He strongly believed that it is education which can change ones destiny for better and make our country a progressive and prosperous one. 

Dr. Abdul Kalam will always be remembered for his role as an excellent scientist, as a people’s president, as a good writer and orator and  most importantly as a humble and genuine human being. It is amazing how he carried himself and mingled with people both rich and poor. His simplicity and good nature won hearts and his words and inspirational speeches made people think and work for a better and bright future. 

Dr. Kalam was a man of principles and led a simple life working for the country and inspiring the people, particularly students, till his last. His passing away was so sudden. There is a good lesson even in his so simple passing away which can be described as a mercy of the Almighty Allah. 

The nation will always miss him. May his soul rest in peace.

V.M. Khaleelur Rahman

REAL HAPPINESS OF EID

REAL HAPPINESS OF EID

BY V. M. KHALEELUR RAHMAN

Eid-ul-Fitr or Ramadan Eid is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving to God after successful completion of the month-long fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and on sighting the crescent moon of the 10th month called Shawwal. Ramadan is meant for fasting, worship and charity, and also for self-introspection for the purpose of purification of one's soul and body by giving up bad and attaining good things. The Holy Quran says, "Fasting is prescribed to you as it was to those before you so that you may learn self-restraint." Fasting brings people together and creates a sense of camaraderie among them. It inculcates in them righteous conduct, to be good people and brotherhood of man by eradicating evils such as anger, greed and malice.

Prophet Mohammed (Sal-am) has said, "Do not belittle even the smallest act of kindness even if it is no more than meeting your neighbour with a smiling and cheerful face. We should not consider any charity small or not worth doing. Charity, big or small, should be given in a pleasant manner without hurting the feeling of its receivers and with the thought that we are only discharging a religious duty from the wealth God has given us." According to Islam even our day-to-day acts, like being kind to others at home and outside, are charity and it makes a big difference in our relations with them.

Once when Prophet Mohammed (Sal-am) was on his way to Idgah for Id prayers, he saw a poor boy about five-years-old sitting on the pavement sadly. He went near him and asked, "Why are you alone here, my dear boy?" The boy started weeping and said, "I am an orphan with nobody to care for me." The Prophet could not bear the pathetic words of the poor boy and consoled him saying, "From now on you can look to me as your father and Ayesha as your mother," and returned home with him. When his wife Ayesha fed him and dressed him well for Id prayers the Prophet lifted him on his shoulders and said, "Ayesha, this is the happiest Id for me. I experience true happiness at the happiness of this little orphan boy." He was a great benefactor of humanity and his mission right from the beginning to end was to see that every individual maintained his self-respect free from any sort of slavery.