Hundred Great Muslims

194 Hundred Great Muslims
Theory of Gravity and Einstein's Theory of Relativity. In this, he was supported
by a number of outstanding scientists from all over the world and the later
observations of phenomenon justified his initial conclusions. But, unfortunately
he did not live to complete his research in the matter.
Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman as a man was much greater than Sulaiman
as a scientist, judge, educationist and litterateur. He was the very incarnation
of courtesy and humility. He always took precedence to pay respects to his
juniors, subordinates and even to his peons. He made no distinction between the
highest dignitary and a clerk who came to see him.
It was really a sight to see him embracing high dignitaries and poor peons
alike, on the Eid Day and personally serving sweets to them. He followed the
injunctions of the Prophet of Islam about the equality of man, both in letter
and spirit.
Sir Shah breathed his last after a brief illness, on March 13, 1941 at Delhi
at the prime of his achievements. He was only 52. His irreparable loss was
mourned allover India and in many foreign countries. A large number 01
mourners, including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Sir Muhammad
Yaqub and Sir Akbar Hydri accompanied his funeral. He was buried at
Nizamuddin.