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LIFE SUPREME 119 resignation to Islam. . The distinctive characteristic of an Ahmadi should be his undivided and consummated attachment to Islam; and this devotion should control his life to such an extent that the slightest deviation from. God's laws is abhorrent to him. The Promised Messiah stated that if there is as much as an atom's weight of worldliness in the behaviour of an Ahmadi, he cannot be counted as his true follower. That is to say, no law or principle of Islam should be trampled upon or neglected in order to satisfy some worldly interests or inclinations. . An Ahmadi is expected to reflect not only the basic teachings of. Islam but also the finer aspects of faith which others may overlook as unimportant. . An Ahmadi is: 1. A soldier of Islam 2. An ambassador of Islam 3. A preacher of Islam 4. A servant of Islam 5. A defender of Islam 6. An embodiment of Islam. SOLDIER OF ISLAM. A soldier has many traits. Among them is his ability to serve and fight under the most hazardous conditions. He exerts his energies to the full for his flag and country. . An Ahmadi is a soldier of God dedicated to the flag of Islam and the fight for the defence and propagation of his faith through peaceful means. . As a soldier he is not a sit-at-home Muslim. He goes forth in all directions wielding his spiritual sword. He is not deterred by the heat of the sun, snow and icy winds, downpours of rain or other discomforts when beckoned by the call of duty. . The readiness to undergo severe hardships for the love of Islam is a sign and test of true faith. An Ahmadi takes inspiration from the great lives of those who have gone down in history as pioneers and stalwarts of glory. He is anxious to imbibe and cultivate their