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~10~ and fulfilling the rights of Allah the Almighty are not what is expected from an Ahmadi…” Referencing the sayings of the Promised Messiah (alaihesalam [as] May peace be on him), Huzoor (aba) highlighted some moral weakness that should be removed. He also advised against inappropriate use of the latest inventions of modern times, avoiding gatherings where there is shirk (associating partners with Allah) and giving precedence to faith over worldly matters. Huzoor (aba) said: “Promised Messiah (as) repeatedly reminded his community about how they should transform and what the condition of their faith should be. In this context, I want to present an excerpt so that each one of us becomes the one fulfilling the demands of the Bai’at (pledge of allegiance). Giving his community an important instruction, he (as) said: ‘Corruption is growing in this age and every kind of idolatry, innovation and evil is spreading. When at the time of Bai’at, you pledge to give preference to the faith over the world, it is a pledge you make before God. ’ Think about it as if the pledge was made in front of God. ‘You must remain steadfast upon it till your death. Otherwise, you have not pledged Bai’at. But if you do remain steadfast, then God will bless you both in the faith and in the world. ’ He (as) says, ‘In keeping with God’s will, you should adopt Taqwa to the fullest extent. The time is perilous and the signs of Divine wrath are becoming manifest. Whoever changes himself, according to the Will of God, will do an act of mercy for his own self, his family and his children. ’ The current situation in the world is constantly deteriorating. In view of the state of the world, everyone should turn towards God. He (as) says: “There are two kinds of evil. One is to associate partners with God and to not recognize His Greatness and be lazy in His worship and obedience. The second is not showing benevolence to His people and not fulfilling their rights. It should be that neither of these transgressions are committed. Be obedient to God. Stay