After this great awakening, Guru Nanak would remain in meditation for the whole day. When he opened his eyes, the words, “There is no Hindu and no Mussalman,” were on his lips. When the Qazi heard of it he was indignant. He complained of it to the Nawab.
The Nawab summoned Guru Nanak to the court and asked him most respectfully, “1 cannot vouch for the Hindus but how can you say that there is no Mussalman when the whole country is teeming with the Faithful!” Guru Nanak Dev Jee recounted the attributes of a Mussalman and Said, “Where is such a one to be found?” Interrupting him, the Qazi said, “Are you a Hindu or a Mussalman?” “I am neither, “said the Guru, “l am but a simple man of God!”
Meanwhile, itwas time for the afternoon prayer. The Nawab suggested, “If you area man of God, why not go to the mosque and join us in prayer?” The Guru readily agreed and accompanied the courtiers to the mosque, The Qazi led the prayer. The Guru looked at him and laughed. The Qazi was very much discomfited and, when the prayer was over, he said, “Did you come here to pray or make us a butt of your mirth and ridicule?”
Gunujee replied, “How could I have joined you in prayer when you were concemed more about the eafety of the new born colt at home than of God?” The Qazi was abashed; Because though he was saying the prayers with his lips, his thoughts were of the new born colt his mare had delivered that morning. He felt too embarrassed to say anything. Likewise the Nawab, too, felt bad because his mind also had been elsewhere while offering Namaz. He realized that Guru Nanak was the person who knew. He was truly an enlightened one who could lead them to everlasting happiness. He thenceforth became a disciple of Guru Nanak and remained devoted
throughout his life.
Article extracted from this publication >> July 30, 1993
