At that moment, Abdul Aleem Sahib Islahi (Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Banaras) was present with Maulana Abul Lais and showed particular interest in this matter. I suggested that he review the statement if he wished. After reading it, he commented that it was a bit lengthy and recommended making it more concise. Following his advice, I prepared a shorter version as follows:

Azamgarh–January 23, 1963

Respected Maulana Abul Lais Sahib,

Assalamu Alaykum,

I wish to inform you that I have developed an ideological concern regarding the Jamaat-e-Islami. In this regard, on September 6, 1962, in the Principal’s office at Rampur, in the presence of Maulana Sadruddin Sahib, Afzal Hussain Sahib, Abdul Hai Sahib, Urooj Qadri Sahib, and Jalaluddin Ansar Sahib,  I stated that if it were confirmed that “Maulana Maududi’s literature is not the definitive interpretation of Jamaat-e-Islami’s ideology,” my concern would be alleviated. I am now formally making the same request in writing. Kindly provide me with a statement to resolve my problems, allowing me to continue working with Jamaat-e-Islami as before.

Please ensure your response is in the clearest terms, without any ambiguity.

Yours Sincirely,

Wahiduddin