Conditions of Bai'at and Responsibilities of an Ahmadi — Page 158
C ONDITIONS OF B AI ‘ AT AND R ESPONSIBILITIES OF AN A H MAD I 158 had tried to counsel them with sympathy instead of making their weaknesses public, Allah will overlook your faults as well. These are the rights of people. If you discharge them, you will inherit the blessings of Allah the Almighty. Then it is reported in a tradition that: Hadrat Ab u Hurairah ra narrates that the Holy Prophet sa said, ‘Charity does not reduce your wealth. The person who forgives the transgressions of others will be given even greater honour by Allah the Almighty. No one is dishonoured by forgiving the faults of others. ’ ( Musnadu Ahmadabni H a n bal , vol. 2. p. 235, printed in Beirut) Then it is reported that: Hadrat ‘Abdull a h Bin ‘Umar ra states that the Holy Prophet sa said, ‘The Gracious God will be Merciful to those who show mercy to others. You show mercy to the dwellers of the earth, and the One in the heavens will have mercy on you. ’ ( Sunano Ab i D a w u d , Kit ab- u l- Ada b, Bab u n f ir-Ra h mah) The Promised Messiah as says: Remember that there are two commandments of Allah the Almighty. First, associate no partner with Him, neither in His being and attributes, nor in His worship. Second, be compas- sionate to the others. Benevolence does not imply that it should be only for your brothers and relations, but it should be for anyone, any human, and any of God’s creation. Do not consider whether someone is a Hindu or a Christian. I tell you truthfully that Allah the Almighty has taken the responsi- bility of ensuring justice to you; He does not want you to take