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the S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama ‘ at - e -A hmadiyya elections, to keep your Jama'ats awake and to see to it that they do not become indolent. Remember, negligence and indolence can never bring any good. ” [Report Majlis-e-Shura 1943, p. 145] In this context, Hadrat Khallfatul Masih IVrh has said: “Offer your opinions with discretion and carry them back with discretion. Reveal only as much as is permitted by Majlis-e-Shura or the Chairman. . . The trust assigned to you by God should remain secure in your hearts. ” [Friday Sermon 29 April 1994, AI-Fadl International 13-19 May 1994, p. 10J Hadrat Khallfatul Masih IVrh also said the following: “May God Almighty be with you, and may He carry you back happy and under His protection. May you be able to breathe a new life into your Jama* at, and may we see the bounties o f God being showered upon us as a result o f - your efforts. May this happen by Allah’s grace. (Amin)” [Report Majlis-e-Shura 1984, p, 250] A t t e n d a n c e o f t h e D e l e g a t e s Hadrat Musleh-e-Mau‘udra expected from the represen tatives that their standard of attendance should be superior to any other institution o f this kind. It was also expected that the quorum o f Majlis-e-Shura should al ways be 100% and all members should always remain present and participate in the proceedings o f Shura. The punctuality should be such that all members should be in their seats before the arrival o f the Khalifa or his hon ourable representative. The discipline and noble traditions o f Shura are un 191