خطبات طاہر (جلد 1۔ 1982ء)

by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Page 375 of 515

خطبات طاہر (جلد 1۔ 1982ء) — Page 375

Khutbat-e-Tahir Vol 1 375 September 17, 1982 and they must see to it that they fulfil the responsibilities which fall to their lot۔So the guests also have responsibilities۔They must see to it that they are properly fulfilled۔They must not be a burden۔They must not trespass upon the hospitality of a kind gentleman and if they forget this, they will create many problems for the future of the Jama'at, as such, because this organization of this tradition of Ahmadis, visiting other places for the sake of Allah, is not a short-lived affair۔It's not a transient phase; it is to be with us for ever and for ever۔So we must not injure this best tradition of hospitality by taking undue advantage of people's kindness۔That must be kept in mind۔But I have other things to say and remind those who come here۔It has been reported, particularly about three months ago۔Just by chance it was reported to me by some one, who had visited London, that although the majority of those who are hospitable, who offer sacrifices, who are forwarding the community they are at silent work, they don't give voice to their complaints۔Yet there is a minor local community in London which gives voice to their complaints with a greater vengeance and they start talking about such misbehaviour of visitors and so on and so forth, which brings shame to the countries of their origin۔So this is why I have taken up this matter۔Although apparently it pertains only to London but it is by۔addressing you, in fact I am indirectly addressing the whole community out there۔I have told you: though