Pathway to Paradise — Page 113
113 for the Jamaat - e - Ahmadiyya. No other sect in Islam has such a strong leadership, nor enjoys such unity and devotion among its followers. STATUS OF THE KHALIFA The Khalifatul Masih(Successor to the Promised Messiah) is the Supreme Head of the Ahmadiyya Community. He is elected to office by the Electoral College that was established for this purpose. However, Ahmadi Muslims firmly believe that it is Allah who sele cts the Khalifa, as He did in the Khilafate Rashida; for whenever an election of the Khalifa occurs, the hearts and minds of the electors are all turned towards the same person. This belief further increases the sense of peace and security that the Khalifa provides for the Jamaat. When a Khalifa has been elected, every man, woman and child of the Community must render complete and utter obedience to him, and reaffirm their Bai’at to him. The presence of the Khalifa is a great blessing from Allah for the Jamaat. He is the spiritual leader and the spiritual father of every Ahmadi, and the beacon of light towards which every member looks for guidance. Whenever a Khalifa makes a scheme or plan for the Community, he does so with Divine guidance and assistance. He is concerned for the welfare of every member of the community and he prays for every member of the community. When faced with illness or problems, Ahmadis often write t o the Khalifa for prayers, and immediately it seems that their burden becomes lighter.