Fazl-e-Umar — Page 342
Fazle Umar 342 so that the teachings of Islam reach everyone on the face of the earth. However, this intention cannot be fully accomplished by this old and deficient servant. ” (The Victory of Islam) Viewed from this angle, it would not be incorrect to say that the Waqfe Jadeed was initiated to fulfil an intention of the Promised Messiah [as] The intentions of a Prophet are not like the intentions of ordinary men. Their inclinations and aspirations are according to the Will of God Almighty and based on deep wisdom. Hence, on the one hand it was the wish of the Promised Messiah [as] and on the other the creation of those conditions which desperately necessitated the scheme of Waqfe Jadeed. Regarding the background of Waqfe Jadeed, Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad [rh] states: “May Allah send down countless blessings upon Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood [ra] because he fulfilled all the desires of the Promised Messiah [as] or he laid the foundations for their fulfilment during his lifetime. The foundations of Waqfe Jadeed were also destined to be laid by his blessed hands. Therefore, in 1958 on the occasion of Eidul Adha, he announced the establishment of this scheme: “From Peshawar to Karachi we should cast the net of reformation and rectitude. The truth is that if we are going to encircle East and West Pakistan for the sake of reformation and rectitude, we will need in excess of 10 million rupees. ” He continued: “It is necessary to cast a big net so that through it our teachings can reach every dweller in every village and every town. ” Hence this was the large net cast by the hands of Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood [ra] which was given the name Waqfe Jadeed, The New Dedication. The primary objective of the scheme was for the education and training of rural