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220 that each individual, be it today or tomorrow or another day, compulsorily participates in this via the Community’s administrative system. If the entire Community or its majority does not make an endeavour by participating in this 'Tehrik' , then many people will prove to be weak links and will break off. Tabligh is an important duty that Allah the Exalted has chosen for us. So, I advise friends to dedicate their holidays for Tabligh. Business people should take time off from their businesses and should offer it to us to be utilised in Tabligh. Farmers should make time from their farming and use it in Tabligh. Those in employment should take leave from work and dedicate it to Tabligh. ” (Friday Sermon 14 th March 1936) ‘Waqf’ for Business In the light of business needs, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra announced ‘Waqf’ for business. Under this Scheme, those who dedicate themselves are appointed to different locations where they can run a business under the auspices of ‘Dafter Tajarat’ (Office of Trade and Business) and submit regular reports to the Office. Under this Waqf , people invest their own capital and also have rights over the profit made. However, under the auspices of the relevant office they only engage in particular businesses and the office provides them with all kinds of moral support. As ‘Daftar Tajarat’ works under