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Excellence in Manners • 35 to jitters due to the majestic dignity of the Prophet (sa), he assured the man that he was not a despotic king but was the son of a woman who ate dried meat. This is the model which needs to be portrayed by every officeholder in his lifestyle, every worker of the Jama’at needs to portray in his lifestyle and every Ahmadi needs to portray in his lifestyle. (November 8, 2013). 11 Humility is the provision to gain nearness to God for He does not like arrogance. Jama’at officeholders should show humility as well as members of the Jama’at, and they should suppress anger - which is a sign of true believers. (November 8, 2013). 12 Another commandment of God is: (2:84) “Speak and deal with the people with kindness. ” The very first demonstration of this must be among our own selves, and the officeholders especially need to pay attention to this. (May 17, 2013). 13 Sometimes officeholders do not control their emotions and hurt the sentiments of those who they deal with … [as a result] those of weaker faith not only turn against the officeholders but also become dismayed with the Jama’at. If officeholders do not take care in this regard, it leads to the person they are dealing with to have bad feelings about officeholders and the Jama’at. (April 12, 2013). 14 A special quality of officeholders is that they should be able to control their anger … Sometimes annoyance has to be expressed for reformation in Jama’at matters, but officeholders should be able to suppress anger. (April 12, 2013). 15 Officeholders should have the quality of [hospitality and respect] with regard to guests. Anyone who comes into an office should be met with respect and offered a seat; this is a very important matter. One should stand up to greet them. This courtesy should be followed by elected officeholders as well as regular workers of Jama’at. This will only enhance respect, not diminish it. (April 12, 2013).