The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 66
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J am A‘ at - e -A hmadiyya progress may yet be made, and it may even become pos sible for people o f Calcutta to come here for consultations and return the same day. In these circum stances it is important to expand Majlis-e-Mushawarat. This is why I have called you to share your view s so that we can benefit from them. It is true that members from outside may not be familiar with the conditions prevail ing in Markaz, but it is not necessary to know the background in every matter. Sometimes there are logical issues on which members from outside can give their opinion, and even better opinions than the opinions o f those living in Qadian. (2) Outsiders may not be familiar with our problems. That is why when they are asked for Chanda, they won der where all the money is spent. Due to this lack o f awareness they do not make contributions with the same zeal as they would otherwise do. I, therefore, thought that they should be made familiar with the prevailing circum stances, so that they may understand the problems faced by the workers o f the Jama'at. (3) There are some businessmen who can give good sug gestions. People who work for the government are very proficient in their fields, but even they at times have to call in expert opinion. We have such experts in our Jama'at, and we have invited them here to offer useful suggestions on the basis o f their experience. (4) This occasion allows people who do not regularly visit Qadian to do so. Even those who are unable to come for Jalsa Salana can make use o f this opportunity to strengthen their ties with Qadian. Consultation during the time of the Holy Prophetsa: N ow I shall describe the way the H oly Prophetsa and his Khulafa 6 6