The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 59
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama ‘ at - e -A hmadiyya this institution. Whenever Hudur noticed anything con trary to the established norms and principles he would admonish the Jama'at in a suitable manner even during the discussion. Apart from drawing inferences from the Holy Quran and Hadith, he would also quote episodes from the Islamic history. At times he would speak about these important matters in his closing address. In case of minor mistakes, he would draw the attention o f the per son concerned by a kind remark. At times he would tell a joke or relate some interesting anecdote and put every one at ease. He would normally use this method when someone was dragging his speech too long and was trying the audience’s patience. He would point out the mistake in such a pleasant and charming way that the listeners en joyed it and would feel refreshed. Thus he would not only rectify the error, but the interest of the audience would also be maintained. At times, however, he would be dis pleased by the unmannerly behaviour of certain people and would admonish them. Such situations normally arose when he noticed an element o f egotism, arrogance or sarcasm in someone’s speech; or when someone hurt other people’s feelings; or got personal and deviated from the subject under discussion; or when someone sounded hypocritical or ostentatious. On such occasions Hudur would express his strong displeasure. However, if a speaker referred to someone in light humour, he would not disapprove o f it, and would himself join in the pleas antries and reply on behalf o f the victim in a manner that left the audience marvelling at his ready wit. 59