The Devotion of Life — Page 231
231 So for those who dedicate, in addition to the five qualities, it is also necessary that they are prepared to accept punishment and do not complain at a later stage that they had offers of other employment at the time. Therefore, only that person should come forward who has the intention of trying his very best, but if he is deemed good-for-nothing he would happily accept punishment. ” Huzur ra further stated, “I am hopeful that our young men will offer their names under these conditions very soon so that they can work on the Scheme that is under my review. We shall take only a few people. However, those who are selected from hundreds will surely be better than those selected from a handful. Last time almost two hundred young men offered themselves and I am hopeful that this time even more shall offer. Those who offered last time can do so again, in fact, those who are already working may also, if they wish, offer their names because their duration of three years has finished. Some of them are such that they do not give the three year duration any thought and consider that once they have joined why should they withdraw. They should offer their names again under the regulations. Our earlier requirement was only for three years. Those who present themselves now should do so with firm resolve and determination. ” (Tareekh-e-Ahmadiyyat vol. 8 p. 85-86)