The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 298
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama ‘ at - e - ahmadiyya issues involved, after which their recommendations are presented before the Shura for deliberation. Some issues relating to the proposals are at times highlighted before the actual discussion begins, and at times some instruc tions are also given as to how the discussion should take place. In this regard, Hadrat Musleh-e-Mau‘udra gave the following guidelines: “It should be remembered for the future, and I should be reminded o f it next year, that when the report o f a sub committee has been presented, a time lim it should be set, both for those who are presenting the recommendations and those who are commenting on them. This can be done after the list o f speakers has been prepared. If the number o f speakers is small, more time can be allocated to each speaker, but in case a large number o f delegates wish to speak, they w ill have to be given less time. These instructions should be noted for the future. Some members are not aware o f the rights they have in respect o f the budget. They think that when the budget is being discussed their view s should be confined to the budget. The fact is that general speeches can be made while the budget is being discussed, and the members can comment on the working o f every Department. Some members think that they can make their observa tions only in respect o f the Nazarat which has initiated a proposal, but this is also not correct. If, for example, a Nazarat does not come up with a proposal for ten years, does it mean that it shall not be able to benefit from the advice o f the delegates? When the budget is taken up for discussion, every member can offer his ideas for overall improvement, wherever it is called for. If proper attention 298