The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 53
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama * at - e -A hmadiyya immediately responded with Rs. 12,000 in cash. [Al-Fadl Qadian, 12 January 1920] During the Ahmadiyya Conference, discussions were traditionally held on important issues facing the Jama'at. In this regard, the Editor o f Al-Hakam wrote the follow ing note on 28th March, 1919: “Ahmadiyya Conference serves a vital purpose, but un fortunately it could not be held during the last two years. Hadrat Khalifatul Maslhat wishes to cultivate the habit o f discussion and consultation in the Jama'at. He empha sized this in his speech Mansab-e-Khilafat. It is therefore important that some time should be set aside for consultation on important issues o f the Jama'at during Jalsa Salana. ” [Al-Hakam, 28 March 1919, pp. 5-6) C onsultations with E xperts & O rganizing the S tructure of the J ama ‘ at Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IIra invited written suggestions from experts for improving the central organizational structure and establishing Nazarats. Hudurra said: “In view o f the rapid growth o f the Jama'at and increase in the volume o f work, an organizational structure has been evolved, which w ill facilitate the work and deal with the problems that frequently arise. I proposed a scheme and sent it to some friends for their comments. After due consultation and prayers, the structure has started functioning from 1st January, 1919. . . The new system comprises four Departments: 1. Nazir Baitul Mai w ill be responsible for the generation o f funds to meet the expenses o f the Jama'at. 53