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Sahibzada Mirza Muzzafar Ahmad's able guidance, and through financial sacrifices of USAJama'at members, this dream became a reality within two years. The US Waqf-ej adid collection in 1990 was only $28,300. In 1991 , with Allah's grace and blessings, it reached $40,202, and in 1992 USAJama'at stood first inJama'ats worldwide after Pakistan with a collection of $87,143. (In those da ys, evaluation of Jama'at standings was announced excludingjama'at Ahmadiyya, Pakistan). By Allah's grace and mercy this humble one has had the opportunity to serve the USAJama'at as National Finance Secretary for 19 years (1988-2007). It was indeed an honor for the author to serve under three respected Amirs of the US Jama ' at, namely, Hadhrat Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad , Hadhrat Sahibzada Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad and our current Amir, Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar. It was a great blessing that Syedna Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih the rv na appreciated the efforts of Sahibzada Mirza Muzzafar Ahmad on man y occasions for setting the financial system of the USA Jama'at on such a sound footing. Needless to say that among a large number of dedicated workers, the author was but a small part, serving as primary assistant to Hadhrat Mirza Muzzafar Ahmad in the team for 13 years. The following examples contain a few glimpses of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih rv r 1 •'s kind appreciation for the financial work done by the USJama'at under Sahibzada Mirza Muzzafar Ahmad's leadership. At the close of the fiscal year 1991-92, Huzurr 1 a, while discussing financial sacrifices offered by the Jama' ats worldwide, made the following gracious remarks about the USJama'at in his Friday sermon of Jul y 1Qth 1992: "America is in second position and making rapid progress. The Americanjama 'at is strengthening its financial system and although it is behind Germany, it can prove to be a challenge to the Germanjama ' at. America's contribution is £501,930. One is amazed at the change which has taken place in America. Fourteen or fifteen years back, the AmericanJama'at was dependent on aid from outside. Today, by the grace of Allah, America is in a position to help other Jama'ats which are meager in financial resources. " Commenting on the September 1993 report submitted by the US Jama' at, Huzurr ta wrote to Sahibzada Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad in his letter of November 15 1 h 1993: "Your financial report for the month of September 1993, (first quarter of fiscal year 1993-94) is in receipt. It is a very good report. Alhamdo Lillah. Thumma Alhamdo Lillah. May Allah bless this, and grant great rewards to all those who have contributed. By the grace of Allah, ever since you took office as Amir, the Jama' at has progressed in every area. The finance department has especially made rapid progress. May Allah be with you, and bless your efforts. " Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih rv rta addressed delegates of Majlis-e-Shura USAJama'at in its opening session on Ma y 3rd 1996 , and made gracious comments about the financial progress of USAJama'at during the amarat (leadership) of Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad. After listening to Huzur's ra inspiring comments, Hadhrat Mian Sahib had a seperate session with National Secretaries of Tahrik-ej adid and Waqf- ej adid and revised their budgeted targets upwards. Tahrik-ej adid pledges were raised from $290,000 to $395,000 and of Waqf-ejadid from $288,000 to $390,000. National Secretary Waqf-e- J adid, Dr. Waseem Ahmad Sayed ,, was able to secure additional pledges of $25,000 each from five sincere Ahmadi doctors in his drive following this new target. Upon hearing of this remarkable sacrifice, Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih rv rta wrote the following to Sahibzada Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad in his letter of June 5th 1993: "The report of increase in Tahrik-ejadid and Waqf- ejadid budgets is immensely pleasing. Masha' Allah. ]azakumullah Ahsanal ]aza. This is a great undertaking. May Allah, with His grace, bless the life, wealth and happiness of these sincere Ahmadis. The y have shown an amazing example of righteousness. May Allah grant the same spiritual health to other doctors. May Allah make American Jama 'at a super power of the Ahmadiyyajama'at. Convey my loving salaam to all. I have also written separately to all these individuals. " The FiscalYear 1996-97 was a landmark for USA Jama'at. For the first time ever, our collection exceeded five million dollars. Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih rvrta acknowledged this glowing achievement in a letter of August 12 th 1997, to Sahibzada Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad as follows: