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125 different places, provided they can set an example in righteousness and piety and provided their moral character is commendable. They should be steadfast, upright and forgiving and at the same time be contented and able to explain articulately what we have said. They should be fully aware of all the issues because a righteous person possesses powers of enchantment. He himself can attract others and he never remains alone. ” (Malfoozat; vol. 5, pp. 309-311) He further stated, “The One Who has set up this Movement, has already reserved such persons from antiquity who will be dyed in the colour of the Companions of the Holy Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and will follow their example and will be prepared to accept all hardships for the cause of Allah the Almighty and those who will die, will attain the rank of ‘ Shaheed’. ” The Early ‘Waqfeen-e-Zindagi’ At the time of the announcement of this Scheme, there were many residents in Qadian who had migrated there with the single purpose to spend the rest of their lives in the service of the faith. In addition to such young men, there were others who also sent applications to the Promised Messiah as to join the ‘Waqfe Zindagi’ Scheme.