An Introduction to Financial Sacrifice — Page 167
167 sanction of grant to this Jam a ‘at may be considered by the National Majlis-e-‘ A mila. Only those Jam a ‘at s will be eligible for such grants who collect at least 80 % of their obligatory Chandas. Normally this grant shall not be more than 10 % of actual collections of obligatory Chandas. In special cases this grant may be sanctioned up to 25 % provided funds are available. The National Majlis-e-‘ A mila has the power to review such grants whenever it deems necessary. Note: All grants shall be paid by national headquarters in appropriate installments. Jam a ‘at s are not allowed to deduct grants from collections. (Rule 240) 24. Local Jam a ‘at s who ask the National Majlis-e- ‘ A mila for a grant shall forward budget of their local income and expenditure to the National Majlis-e-‘ A mila along with the request. (Rule 241) 25. The heads of local expenditure may be as follows: (i) Medical treatment of the poor. (ii) Expenses incurred at the local level on preaching activities, education, hospitality, collection of Chandas , minor maintenance of the local mosques, postage, stationary etc. Note: In local Jam a ‘ats all work shall normally be carried out on a voluntary basis. However paid staff maybe employed with the permission of the National Headquarters. (Rule 242) o