Conditions of Bai'at and Responsibilities of an Ahmadi — Page 250
C ONDITIONS OF B AI ‘ AT AND R ESPONSIBILITIES OF AN A H MAD I 250 face a tribulation, that they might find the service a burden and may exit from their bai‘at. However, what words should I use to praise the esteemed departed soul who threw away his wealth, honour and life in following me as one throws away the rubbish. I notice that most people lack the faculty of persistence and they cannot adhere to truth to the end. They stumble at small tribula- tions, satanic temptation or under the influence of bad company. However, what words should I use to state the steadfastness of this esteemed departed soul, for he progressed in the light of faith with every breath! ( Tadhkiratush-Shah a - datain, p. 8, R uha n i Khaz a’ in , vol. 20, p. 10) The Promised Messiah as also stated: This martyr has set a model for my Community with his life and the fact of the matter is my Community was in need of a great model. There are still some among them who when they render a small service think as if they have done a huge task. Small wonder if they start considering it as a personal favour to me; whereas, it is God’s favour on them that He enabled them to serve. There are some without full zeal and sincerity, and though they claim to have firm faith and sincerity, but still they are unable to maintain it to the end. Love of this world makes them lose their faith, and cannot stand even a minor trial. Even after joining the Community established by God, their love of materialism does not go away. However, a thou- sand-fold thanks to Allah the Almighty that there are also those who believe with the sincerity of heart, and truthfully adopted this way. They are ready to bear any trouble for the cause. However, the strengths of the model that this gallant