Bright Lights of the Ahmadiyya Movement — Page 34
m 34 BR IGH T LIG H TS OF THE AHMADIYYA MOVEMENT Allah, his appointment is not for a time but for life. In a democratic society like America, the president is bound in many matters to listen to the advice of the people. But in Islam, although the Khalifa must consult the people, he is not bound to listen to their advice. He can make his own decisions independent of their advice and his word is the final one. However, unlike any other worldly leader, he must always obey the laws of Islam. The Khalifa must always act as an example to his people; his Sunna (practice) is an example for others to follow. Children, you can begin to prepare yourselves to enter into this Divine plan of leadership called Khilafat. To begin with, you must practice being obedient to your parents, teachers and others who would guide you rightly. Secondly, you are not too young to begin to attach yourself to the Khalifa. Ask for his prayers for the things that are important to you, for he is very close to Allah. Learn all that you can about what the Khalifa wants you to do and t ry your best to carry out his wishes. Remember, only Allah Almighty appoints a Khalifa and no matter how learn- ed you may become, true success lies in remaining firmly attached to him. QUESTIONS: 1. What is Allah's plan of leadership for the world? How does it work? 2. Who are the four rightly guided Khalifas? 3. What is the job of a Khalifa? 4. What is the Ahmadiyya Khilafat? 5. How is the Khalifa different from other worldly leaders? 6. What can you do to prepare yourself for the divine plan of leadership?