The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said: ‘...Allah the Exalted willed by establishing this Community to prepare a community like the community which was prepared by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) so that this community may stand witness to the truth and greatness of the Holy Qur’an and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him).’
The first matter about which God will hold us accountable is upholding pledges. As regards our pledge of allegiance with the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) it is not sufficient for us to say that we have taken the Bai’at of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and are now Ahmadis or that the long-term Ahmadis re-new their Bai’at at the hand of Khilafat and think it sufficient. Indeed, pledge of allegiance that Bai’at is, has its requisites which the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) presented to us in the form of ten conditions. The gist of which is that faith is given precedence over worldly matters under all conditions and efforts should always be made in this regard.
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said that people have to work very hard for worldly tasks to achieve success, but they do not take pains for faith and do not make efforts to keep God in view at all times. Explaining the real purpose of Bai’at, he said: ‘Instill a pure change within yourself and become like a completely new person. It is essential for each one of you to understand this secret and to bring about such a change that he can say that he is a different person.’
True believers forgive the faults of each other and true believers display humility. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) expressed in one of his Urdu poetic couplets: 'Assume that you are worse than all the rest; For this may admit you in the abode of union with God!' Jama’at office-holders should show humility as well as members of the Jama’at and they should suppress anger, which is a sign of true believers.
Office-holders should self-reflect whether they are honouring the rights of the office they hold or are they creating restlessness by not honouring the rights! The office-holders of the auxiliary organisations should also self-reflect. Each one will be accountable for the trust given to them and their pledge.
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said that people have to work very hard for worldly tasks to achieve success, but they do not take pains for faith and do not make efforts to keep God in view at all times. Explaining the real purpose of Bai’at, he said: ‘Instill a pure change within yourself and become like a completely new person. It is essential for each one of you to understand this secret and to bring about such a change that he can say that he is a different person.’
True believers forgive the faults of each other and true believers display humility. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) expressed in one of his Urdu poetic couplets: 'Assume that you are worse than all the rest; For this may admit you in the abode of union with God!' Jama’at office-holders should show humility as well as members of the Jama’at and they should suppress anger, which is a sign of true believers.
Office-holders should self-reflect whether they are honouring the rights of the office they hold or are they creating restlessness by not honouring the rights! The office-holders of the auxiliary organisations should also self-reflect. Each one will be accountable for the trust given to them and their pledge.
Very very powerful words. May Allah enable us to to fulfill our pledge, AMEEN!
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