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248 for foreign countries and Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya and 'Waqf-e-Jadid' for national needs. Friends should try and fully cooperate with these institutions and should motivate young men to come forward for the service of the faith. We see that in this world, even beggars and ascetics find partners for themselves. How can it be possible that if you inspire others towards this magnificent work, you will have no effect? At the moment the vessel of Islam is capsizing and it is our task to secure it to the shores. If we understand the significance of this and also try to make others understand, then thousands of young men can come forward for the service of the faith. We need all kinds of devotees at this time. We need graduates and we need lesser educated people so that Islam’s message can be taken to all social classes. If you fully understand your responsibilities then most certainly you will secure this vessel to safety and Allah the Exalted shall grant you eternal life. Philosophers of great stature shall be born after you, great stature religious scholars will be born, great stature 'Sufis' will be born and great stature kings shall come, but remember the honour that Allah the Exalted has granted us cannot be attained by those who will follow. Although there have been greatly renowned kings in the world of Islam, the status granted to even the most obscure companion of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) was not in the