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! 39 showcase the great sacrifices of the poor. A dedicated Ahmadi wrote to Hadrat Kh alifatul Masih II (ra ): “… I have been, and still am, troubled with financial difficulties this year and the past. At first, I had decided that I will present 20 rupees to you, and I will request you that if I can pay the remainder then well and good other wise please excuse me for the remainder of my pledge. But (after reading your sermon) I made a firm decision that that even if I have to sell all of my belongings, I would still follow your instructions. ” 22 Another dedicated member wrote: “… Now, that the b lessed words of Your Holiness have reached me, my entire body has been inflamed with fire [of passion]. My soul has been perturbed. My beloved master! I am in debt this month but I am still presenting my pledge to you. Even thoug h it is a paltry amount but my Afterlife may be blessed if this is accepted [by Allah]. ” 23 Another person wrote: “This humble one had asked your Holiness for some extra time [to fulfill the pledge] which had been accepted but my heart instructed me to fulfill my dues before the last date. So, I have submitted [my dues] by selling my jewelry. ” 24 Similarly, another person wrote: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! 22 Al - Fadl, November 8 th , 1940 23 Al - Fadl, November 8 th , 1940 24 Al - Fadl, November 24 th , 1 940