England
In this week’s mail from abroad, we have received a copy of the resolution that was passed at a public gathering in London regarding the Government of Kabul’s stoning of Ahmadis. This resolution has been sent to the Amir of Afghanistan as well as to the governments of America, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Turkey, Egypt, India, etc. The resolution reads as follows:
“We, the undersigned, affirm the principle that freedom of conscience is the birthright of humanity and desire to record our emphatic disapproval and condemnation of the reported conduct of the Afghan Government in stoning to death two more Ahmadis on the grounds of differences of belief in the hope that that Government will not in future permit itself to adopt a course of conduct so repugnant to the notions of the civilised world.
- (Signed) R. A. Nicholson (MA, D.Litt., LLD, FBA, Professor, Cambridge)
- (Signed) H. G. Wells
- (Signed) Sir A Conan Doyle (MD, LLD)
- (Signed) G. R. S. MEAD (BA, Editor of the “Quest,” London)
- (Signed) Sir Sydney Lee (LLD., D.Litt., Professor of English, London)
- (Signed) Sir Oliver Lodge (FRS, D.Sc., LLD)
- (Signed) Col. Sir Francis Younghusband (KCSI, LLD, D.Sc.)
America
The Moslem Sunrise has not been published for some time, primarily due to a lack of funds. Many friends – and even some adversaries – have acknowledged that The Moslem Sunrise has been doing excellent work.
Its articles are read with great interest even in Christian circles, and Christian missionaries are growing increasingly concerned about it. For instance, the well-known Reverend Dr [Samuel Marinus] Zewmer has been citing it frequently across the country, warning Christians by saying, “The enemy has entered the house, and we must now act with great caution.”
The articles of The Moslem Sunrise are also being reprinted by other newspapers. Therefore, we earnestly request all the supporters of Islam to give this matter their special attention. The magazine can only continue if there are at least two thousand paying subscribers. If I had any money myself, I would have continued its publication on my own. I consider a subscription itself to be a form of support. However, I do not have the means to campaign for subscriptions individually, and a dedicated office is also needed for such efforts.
Hence, I appeal to my friends to please provide the necessary funds for its publication. In today’s time, a mission cannot function effectively without a periodical. A newspaper can extend its influence to places beyond the reach of even the most dedicated missionary. If this magazine is discontinued, it will not only harm this mission, but beyond my personal accountability, the Community will also be considered responsible for this negligence. Among all the English-language Islamic magazines published so far, The Moslem Sunrise has had the most significant impact [particularly in the American context, building on the foundation laid by The Review of Religions].
Wassalam,
Muhammad Din.
4448 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill., USA.
(Translated by Al Hakam from the original Urdu, published in the 11 April 1925 issue of Al Fazl)