Advice for Missionaries — Page 16
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad 16 as a person who serves the poor, but on the other, show yourself to be above worldly considerations. Do not let people become divided. Never show any partiality when there is a dispute between two people. Immediately administer the remedy if you find a moral disease. Do not let disorder spread by trying to cover it up. However, if a person can be better reformed by concealing their faults, there is no harm in that either. Preach to others with a true zeal. You cannot achieve success unless there is fervour in your preaching. Show the person listening that you are even ready to sacrifice your life for the message you preach; that what you say and believe is not something that has simply been handed down to you, but rather it came from your own conscious effort and deliberation. Do not jest or ridicule others, otherwise, people will lose respect and admiration for you. Occasionally, the Holy Prophet sa would use humour to express himself. There is no harm in this. However, you should still maintain some level of caution and be seen as an earnest person. Always have compassion. Your words should be gentle and sincere. The person being addressed should feel that the matter at hand is pertinent to their life and death. Your compassion should encompass both Ahmadis and