The Devotion of Life — Page 219
219 Among the requisites of 'Tehrik-e-Jadid', one significant requirement was that of devoting one’s life for the sake of Islam. Before going into its detail, it would be useful to introduce various other requirements of ‘Waqf’ (self dedication). Devotion During Holidays One requirement was that those who could take holidays or leave two to three times a year should dedicate the days of their leave for the religion of Allah the Exalted so that they could be utilised for Tabligh or other tasks of the Community. (Mutalibaate Tehrik-e-Jadid p. 62) Devotion During Seasonal Holidays Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra said: “The Community should have a sense of physical sacrifice just as it has a sense of monetary sacrifice. Civil servants can also dedicate time from their holidays. No doubt some governmental employments are such that they cannot be granted long leave. However, with the exception of these all other people in employment, farmers, business men and professionals can get holidays. I ask them all to give a month, two months or three months, whatever they can, for Tabligh. It is an optional virtue and I cannot force anyone to do it. However, I want to make it clear that if our Community does not take action on this, the consequences will be perilous. It is most important for the progress of the Community