Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin - Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 174
STATUS OF KHALIFA Hadrat Maulw i Nur-ud-D i n ra — Khalifatul Masih I 174 on which depended the peace and progress of the world. That day would decide whether Ahmadiyyat would prove to be just one of many worldly associations or the association of the true followers of the Holy Prophet sa through whom Islam was to be revived. On that day the fate of mankind was to be determined. Today it may not be realised, but before long it will be appreciated that this obscure religious movement will be much more effective in compassing a peaceful and holy revolution in the world than formidable political movements. " 73 Hadrat Khalifatul Masih ra began to speak. In grave and measured tones he pointed out that Khilafat was a religious concept, and was indispensable if the community was to make progress. He said: "God has told me that if any of you deserts me, He will bestow upon me a large party in his place. So I do not depend upon any of you. I have full reliance upon Allah’s grace that He will help me. " Then referring to the answers given by Maulaw i Muhammad ‘Al i and Khaw a ja Kam a l-ud-D i n, he said: "I am told that the only business of the Khal i fa is to lead the Prayer services and funeral prayers, and to perform marriages and accept pledges of allegiance. Whoever says this is ignorant and impertinent. Such a one should repent or he will harm himself. " He admonished: "You have by your conduct hurt me grievously and have been guilty of contempt of