The Devotion of Life — Page 443
443 Attributes of Preachers and Missionaries of the Jama’at “I am busy in determining various other attributes of preachers. Twelve men should be selected to be sent to nearby districts, after which they can gradually be sent to other places. They will have the right to spend one or two months outside and then return to Qadian for ten or fifteen days. Those suitable for this work will have the qualities of righteousness and patience, will not be provoked and will not retaliate if struck to avoid confrontation. In spending, these people should adopt the ways of the companions of the Holy Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who fought wars while suffering privation, who preached to kings while ill clad. This is a difficult path and not everyone will succeed. Those who have applied are all good, patient and content with their lot, but some of them are very young. However, wherever they go they will be cared for by the Jama’at which has the love essential for an Islamic fraternity. In any case, prior arrangements for them should be made in the places they intend to visit. Preachers should possess extensive knowledge, they should be quick at repartee, and should be patient and persevering. They should avoid feuding parties. They should have some books on hand to which they should expose people and where necessary, distribute them among people. These superior qualities are found in Syed Sarwar Shah Sahib. Maulvi Abdullah Sahib seems appropriate for this work in Kashmir. ” (Malfoozat Vol. 5 Pages 318-319)