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423 will develop to sacrifice itself in the service of God. May Allah help us in achieving this goal, Ameen. ” (Friday Sermon, April 1987) Incomparable Example of Obedience by the Jama’at As in the earlier Schemes, the Jama’at offered their beloved offspring under this Scheme in the service of God. In the following Friday Sermon Huzur rh said: “I had urged that in view of the Jama’at’s increasing needs for the next century, in addition to material sacrifice, children should also be offered. In deference to this exhortation, the Jama’at has responded with fervour and sincerity and is offering its offspring. ” (Friday Sermon 10 th April 1987) Two Year Extension of the ‘Tehrik Waqf-e-Nau’ In his Friday Sermon of 10 th February 1989, Huzur rh said, that to that date, 1200 children had joined the Scheme, but since this message had not reached the worldwide Jama’ats in their languages, parents were still contacting him about offering their children. Accordingly, Huzur rh announced, “For the worldwide Jama’ats who have not yet received this message, I am announcing that a two year extension has been made so that members can participate in this initial Scheme. Although the Scheme will continue to be renewed, this historical