An Introduction to Financial Sacrifice — Page 185
185 c. The National Am i r will be the President of the committee that runs the affairs of the Maqbara M usia n , and the National Secretary Wasaya will be its Secretary. The National Finance Secretary and Missionary Incharge will also be members of the Committee. The total number of members should be from five to seven. The quorum will consist of three members. This committee will continuously motivate the members in their countries to make Wa s iyyat. It will also be responsible for the tasks relating to the burial of M usi s and running of Maqbara M usia n. Q : In view of the circumstances of a country, is it possible for the Committee responsible for burial to fix a sum to be received from the heirs of a M usi to cover the expenses of the Cemetery? As expenses are paid for burial in the common cemeteries. A : If such a necessity does arise in a country, the Committee should present its specific recommendations and send them to Markaz , through the National Am i r. The Markaz will then deliberate upon the matter and reach a decision. Q : Who will be responsible for the expenses of the tombstone? A : After receiving reports of the property which the M usi has left behind, and receiving the full due amount of Chanda H i ss a A mad and H i ss a J a ’id a d , the office will itself place the tombstone, which will be of the common standard size. If the heirs wish to place a tombstone themselves, they will have to seek written approval from Secretary Majlis Karpardaz and send a sample of the inscription to be written on it. In such a case the size of the tombstone shall be as follows: Length = 24" inches, Width = 15" A sample of the text shall be as under: Name, Father's/Husband's name, place of residence, date of birth, date of Bai'at, date of demise, Wa s iyyat number a. If the Wa s iyyat is of more than 1/10 portion, this should be mentioned. b. A brief description of the M usi 's exceptional qualities, services for the Jama'at and important incidents may be given.