The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 451
T he S ystem of mushawarat in J am A‘ at - e -A hmadiyya dress those. In your personal matters, you should consult among yourselves and make a decision after consulting people o f sound judgement and members o f the Jama'at, with the exception o f important matters which require the guidance o f the Khalifa. But as I say this, there is another thing that comes to my mind. It has long been the habit o f some people that they do not take any step without seeking guidance from the Khalifa. If now I were to order them to stop doing so, it would hurt their feelings, and it is the last thing I want to do. Some o f them have inherited this habit from their fa thers and forefathers, so I cannot order them to stop, nor would it be proper for me to do so. They have grown up with these habits and have become deeply attached to them. They are, therefore, permitted to refer all important matters to me and obtain guidance from me as before. But, as far as possible, they should try to refer the fewest •cases to me, and should try to make decisions about their routine matters through mutual consultation. . . ” Hudur concluded the message with the following ex pression o f deep love and affection for the members of the Jama'at: “So, pray to Allah and have lull faith in Him and keep marching forward. By the grace and mercy o f Allah, you are destined to be victorious. You have come to Rabwah for consultations under the protection o f God, may you go back to your homes under His protection. Try your best to convey to every Ahmadi the message that I have given you. It is impossible for me to tell you how desirous I am o f your well-being, and how every particle o f my body is 451