The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 347
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama * at - e -A hmadiyya quire this amount by reducing expenditure, not in specific heads of account, but in miscellaneous expenses. 83 dele gates were of the view that the Anjuman should not be allowed this increase, not even through reduction in its miscellaneous expenditure. Two delegates were of the opinion that the Anjuman may be granted permission to increase the budget, whether or not they can reduce other expenditure. Hadrat Musleh-e-Mau‘udra gave his decision in favour of the majority, and said: “Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya may accommodate this ex penditure by making a reduction in some other heads. ” A delegate asked whether Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya can reduce expenditure by itself or it requires permission from Hudur. Hudur said: “Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya cannot cut expenditure on its own. It must obtain permis-. sion from m e. ” [Report Majlis-e-Shura 1950, p. 24] T hings to R emember when V oting After general discussion and deliberation in the Shura, the next stage is to put the proposal to vote. At times cer tain amendments are made during the discussion, for which specific procedures and rules have been discussed in the previous chapter. After the general discussion, the delegates are given the right to vote. Shedding light on the importance and purpose of voting, Hadrat Musleh-e- M au‘udra said: “Please cast your votes keeping in view all the facts, and being aware o f all the problems faced by you and your brothers and the whole Jama'at. Do not overlook any as 3 4 7