Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 75
! ! 75 2. It is necessary to establish an Anjuman [ office in charge of administrative affairs of the Community ] , so that this work is regularly implemented. 3. It is necessary to create a set of rules to govern this Anjuman , which will be binding up on every member. 4. It is necessary that the rules and regulations are in accordance with Islam as presented by Jama'at Ahmadiyya and that they should help in [maintaining] its stability and progress. 5. It is necessary that during conferences lectures are delivered which discuss various matters relating to Islam , particularly those concerning contemporary issues. The lectures must be written by the members of the Anjuman themselves in order for them to gain expertise in this way. 6. It is necessary that to increase knowledge, lectures should be presented by those who are well - versed in Islam ic teachings on topics members of the Anjuman consider important. 7. It is necessary, that in order to establish the spirit of unity within the Jama'at, all activities should be in accordance with and should contribute towards the advancement of the scheme set by the Khalifa of the time. 8. It is necessary , that in order to e nhance the unity of the Jama'at you fulfill your duty as a Muslim and continue to strive in the manner out l ined by the Holy Qur’ ā n , the Holy Prophet sa and the Promised Messiah as. Be prepared to offer every kind of sacrifice for this task. 9. It is necessary to remain focused on your moral and spiritual reformation. Do not limit your attention to food, drink , and clothing. To achieve this, fully help one another and reflect upon and adopt the se ways. 10. I t is necessary to understand the extent of your responsibility in the upbringing of your children. I nstead of raising them as neglectful , disheartened , and apathetic towards r eligion, raise them to be active, insight ful , and able to withstand difficulties. Teach them whatever religious knowledge you have acquired and inculcate within them the spirit of love and obedience of Allah, the Holy Prophet sa , the Promised Messiah as and his Khulafa [ su ccessors]. Instill in them the desire to forsak e their lives for Islam and to live in accordance with its principles. Think of ways in which to implement this ideal and then put