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251 as compared to that which the Community has displayed with regards to monetary sacrifice. Many young men are still needed who will be prepared to devote time totally to the service of the faith. I have also noticed a weak point in that friends have the habit of being lazy in carrying out tasks. When one is appointed to a task, he shows negligence. This habit is most precarious in order to accomplish important missions and is a habit that delays success. It can be reformed only by way of having a group of life devotees who would receive education and training under a specific programme and then would try to inculcate that very spirit in others as well. For this reason as many as possible young men are needed who would dedicate their lives. ” (Friday Sermon 1 st October 1943 Ref: Mashal-e-Rah vol. 1 p. 353) One Who Does 'Waqf' , his 'Waqf' Always remains, regardless of its apparent Acceptance Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra said: “In this regard, I consider it important to draw the consideration of friends of the Community towards another matter which lacks attention and which I have never mentioned before. The devotion of each person who dedicates his life does not necessarily mean that his Waqf will be accepted. From among those who offer, the ones who are considered suitable are chosen while others are not. However, a person who once dedicates his life is always deemed