Conditions of Bai'at and Responsibilities of an Ahmadi — Page 255
[From the Friday sermon delivered at the Fa d l Mosque, London, United Kingdom, on October 17, 2003] Matchless Examples of Devotion, Loyalty and Service of Humanity In our Jam a ‘at, social service and service of the humanity is greatly stressed. Everyone, rich or poor, according to his/her capacity, seeks an occasion to perform some service to humanity for the pleasure of Allah the Almighty. Why every Ahmad i so zealous for service to humanity? The reason is the beautiful teachings of Islam that had been forgotten, that if we seek the pleasure of Allah the Almighty, we should treat humanity with beneficence and take care of its needs. This is also how we will be rewarded with the near- ness of Allah the Almighty. The Promised Messiah as has made this teaching a fundamental condition among his Ten Condi- tions of Bai‘at. After establishing a bond with him you should utilise all your powers and means for the sympathy and welfare of humanity. If need arises to help the victims of an earthquake or flood, the Ahmad i should come forward to help. On occasions the Ahmad i young men have sacrificed