Approaching the West — Page 52
A pproaching the West—52 elections, which has conducted smooth elections in 1965, 1982 and 2003 of the successors at the demise of each preceding Khal ī fah. Presently, Ḥ a ḍ rat Mirz ā Masroor A ḥ mad (may All ā h be his strength) is the Fifth Khal ī fah of the A ḥ madiyya Jam ā ‘at. Thus, Khil ā fat is once again firmly established on the precept of Prophethood. A ḥ madiyya Khil ā fat and Caliphate A ḥ madiyya Khil ā fat is the bona-fide institution that has set goals to lead mankind on the path of righteousness, to bring unity among the nations of the world, and to establish peace and security by safeguarding freedom, life and honor of all human-beings! The A ḥ madiyya Khil ā fat is distinct in many ways from the so-called “Caliphate” of the past monarchies. The Khal ī fah is elected by means of and with the help of prayers on the basis of piety and righteousness. As the Holy Qur’ ā n guides, Verily All ā h commands you to make over the trusts to those entitled to them. . . (4:59) Khil ā fat is a responsibility to be entrusted to the most deserving person who is capable of serving God and His servants, devoting his time and faculties under the authority of the Word of God and examples set by the Holy Prophet of Isl ā m. The A ḥ madiyya Khil ā fat believes in promoting peace and harmony by reforming human character from within on moral basis. It rejects the use of force and violence in matters of faith. According to the A ḥ madiyya Khil ā fat, the methods to propagate one’s religious convictions should always remain peaceful; that is, encouraging mutual dialogue and