Life of Ahmad — Page 203
as BAI‘AT AT LUDHIANA 203 in any worldly relationship either of blood relations or of servant and master. ' In March 1889, Ahmad as went to Ludhiana, and there issued a leaflet on the fourth of that month. In it he said that he would stay in the town up to March 25th, 45 at a house near that of Munshi Ahmad J a n. Mu h alla Jad i d. Those who wished to become his followers should for this purpose reach Ludhiana after March 20th. After the 25th, such people should come to Qadian. He also explained the meaning, the necessity and the importance of Bai‘at. He also proposed to keep a regular record of the name and address of every follower. He said further: 'God wishes to found a Community of the Faithful, to manifest His Glory and Power. He will make the Community grow and prosper to establish the Love of God, righteousness, purity, piety, peace and goodwill among men. This shall be a group of men devoted to God. He shall strengthen them with His own Spirit, and bless them and purify them. He shall multiply them exceedingly as He has promised. Thousands of truthful men shall join His ranks. He shall Himself look after them and make the Community grow, so much so that its numbers and progress shall amaze the world. The Community shall be a lighthouse so high as to illumine the four corners of the world. The 45 Actually he stayed at Ludhiana till April 18th.