An Introduction to Financial Sacrifice — Page 124
124 Construction of Buy u tul Dhikr Each year Markaz allocates an amount for the constructions of mosques, but it is not nearly enough to serve the needs of the Jam a ‘at. As the number of Ahmad i s increase, so does the need for more mosques, and obviously, construction costs a lot of money. Many Jam a ‘ats are more than happy to meet this requirement locally and believe that if they can build their own houses themselves, they will also build the Houses of Allah. However, where members of Jam a ‘at feel financial constraint and require assistance, Markaz tries to meet their requirement partially or wholly out of the amount set out for this purpose. But this requirement is bound to increase with the passage of time, so those people who are well to do, should, in addition to assisting their local Jam a ‘ats also help Markaz in this regard, and pay their chanda under this head (for Markaz ). Similarly, on happy occasions, like getting a new job, promotion, or building of a new house etc. one should draw his attention to take part in construction of mosques. The amount collected under this head will be kept in Markaz i Am a n a t and shall be transferred on specific instruction of Markaz. S adaq a t According to Ah a d i th , S adaq a wards off evil and misfortune. Allah opens the paths of abundance for those who help other needy people. Sadqa can be given personally or through the system of the Jam a ‘at. Imd a d Gandum, Imd a d Mar ida n (for Needy Patients) and Imd a d T ulaba (for Students) are also forms of S adaqa. As the Jam a ‘at contributes towards S adaqa , Markaz can provide timely help to deserving people. As in other Chands, no amount should be paid without getting proper receipt.