The Devotion of Life — Page 386
386 ‘Waqf-e-Arzi’ is a means of Self-Reformation “The second benefit of the Scheme of ‘waqf-e-arzi’ is that the people proceeding on this Scheme are enabled to examine their weaknesses before they leave and thus are provided with an opportunity to pray for the removal of those weaknesses. They are thus prepared for ‘waqf-e-arzi’ by gaining more knowledge of the faith through reading religious literature that they intend to take with them. They are motivated to become examples for the people they are getting ready to visit. The groups of ‘waqf- e-arzi’ have benefited greatly from the blessings of prayer. ” (Friday Sermon Al Fazl 12 th February 1977) Every Ahmadi Should Volunteer for ‘Waqf-e-Arzi’ “ Murabbis and office holders and every Ahmadi should tell others to volunteer for ‘Waqf-e-Arzi’. There is no doubt that this is a sacrifice and it is a difficult road, but there is also no doubt that we cannot receive Allah’s Grace without sacrifice. ” (Friday Sermon Al Fazl 27 th August 1969) Ahmadi Women and ‘Waqf-e-Arzi’ “Those who go on ‘Waqfe Arzi’ are grouped in twos. Ahmadi women also participate. They are sent outside only if their husbands, or fathers or brothers accompany them. Otherwise they are asked to