Garments for Each Other — Page 13
13 ledger must stay with me with complete secrecy and total confidentiality, wherein the names of girls and boys of the Jama’at are entered. And if the parents of the girl are unable to find a boy in their family who is from the Jama’at, bears good moral character, and is at the level of their satisfaction; or in case of a boy, they are similarly unable to find a girl; in such cases, it is imperative upon them to allow us to find someone from the Jama’at. And every one must feel confident that we shall with true sincerity and sympathy for the parents try to find a suitable match for their boys or girls. Furthermore, it will be kept in mind that the match is made from a family of the same lineage or nationality, and if not, then at least they are from among those who usually don’t mind making relationships among each other. High priority will be given to their good conduct, character and potential for progression towards goodness. This ledger will be kept secret and at times as the situation calls for, the information will be passed on. This ledger will be kept confidential and no opinion will be shared about them without having verified their intellect and chastity. ” Some people ask us to tell them beforehand. “Therefore, it is incumbent upo n those who show their allegiance to us that they submit a list of their children with names, ages and nationality, so that it can be recorded in the ledger. ” 14 This was the announcement made by the Promised Messiah (as). Accordingly, the department of Rishta Nata (Jama'at matrimonial department) is established in the center of the Jama’at and all over the world. Some people are interested in providing this service on an individual basis so the Jama’at has assigned them some of this task. The Grace of Allah makes matches; however, we still have to face some challenges. May Allah remove them!