Khuddamul Ahmadiyya and the Spirit of Sacrifice — Page 7
‑ 7 ‑ meet the standards of organisations such as the Red Cross or the Boy Scouts. Indeed, you should be setting standards of excellence in this field which far exceed others. Let it be clear that by service to humanity, I do not mean tending to the needs of just Ahmadis or Muslims, rather I refer by this to helping all of God’s creation regardless of cast and creed to the extent that even if our enemies are in trouble help should be given to them. This is the true meaning of humanitarian service. Raise yourselves to a position whereby you know for certain that you will not falter with cowardice. Ready yourselves for this, but in accordance with Islamic principles. There are two essential means for this found in the world. First, to strengthen yourselves physically and materially. This was the method adopted by leaders such as Napoleon [Bonaparte], [Adolph] Hitler, Genghis Khan and Timur. Or secondly to purify and strengthen the