An Introduction to Financial Sacrifice — Page 29
29 crumbs which the Promised Messiah as sacrificed in the cause of Allah. Even before he was granted Prophethood, he had already given to Allah everything he possessed. All that we are reaping today is due to that sacrifice. And this is not all, there are hundreds of Ahmad i families who are enjoying the fruits of similar sacrifices. " 51 PERMISSION FOR REMISSION IN CHANDA ‘ A M "I have announced again and again that if someone is unable to pay the Chanda in keeping with the prescribed rate, he should clearly say so and should tell us about his circumstances. Khalifatul Masih can grant remission in Chanda ‘ A m. And I openly promise that whoever honestly thinks that he is not up to the mark and that he should be granted remission, he shall be granted remission. But do not lie to God! It should not be that God gives you millions and you pay your Chanda on the basis of hundreds of thousands, and you say that He has only given you that much. Do you think that God forgets what He has given you (God forbid) and doesn’t know what you are paying back? He who has given you is aware of the secrets of the hearts and has knowledge of all hidden intentions. He is aware of the Bank balances where the money goes and disappears and yet man doesn’t find contentment, he wants to possess even more. Hence, those who need help shall be helped, and their needs shall be catered for. They will be willingly granted remission. And if there is an Ahmad i who cannot give Chanda and is himself in need of assistance, the Jam a ‘at will assist him as far as possible. But no one can be permitted to lie to God. I am, therefore, allowing for one last chance, so that we should not lose our brothers. I am not in the least worried as to how God’s mission will be 51 Friday Sermon, September 10, 1982.