Syllabus Waqf-e-Nau Part 3 (Years 15-21) — Page 11
11 living in this society, their attire and purdah are exceptionally outstanding. Boys will be considered ‘special’ if they lower their gaze out of modesty, instead of leering in all directions and looking at inappropriate material. Instead of looking at immoral things on the internet or through other means if they utilise their time acquiring religious knowledge, then they will be deemed ‘special’. These boys will be considered ‘special’ if their appearances make them distinct from others. Waqf-e-Nau boys and girls will be considered ‘special’ if they recite the Holy Qur’an on a regular basis, searching for its commandments and then acting upon them. They will be considered ‘special’ if they participate in events organised by the Jama’at or its auxiliary organisations more actively and regularly than others. If they are leading their siblings in the good treatment of parents and in supplicating for them, then this is also a special distinction. They will be deemed ‘special’ if when finding suitors for marriage boys as well as girls give precedence to faith over worldly matters, and by acting on the guidelines of the faith they sustain their relationship. If their ability to endure pressure more than others, and if they abstain from arguments or quarrels and instead resolve such matters then they will be seen as ‘special’. They will be considered ‘special’ if in the field of preaching they are at the forefront in fulfilling their duty. They will be considered ‘special’if they are at the forefront in the obedience to Khilafat and in following its instructions. If they are of resilient character and willing to make sacrifices, then they are definitely ‘special’. If they display humility and a spirit of selflessness more than others, and despise arrogance and strive against it, then, indeed they are ‘special. ’ If they listen to my Friday sermons and watch other programmes of mine on MTA to seek guidance continuously, then they are indeed ‘special’. ” If they act upon these things and upon all those things that please God Almighty and refrain from what displeases Him and what He has forbidden, then they are certainly special or rather ‘very special’. Otherwise, there is no difference between them and others. ’’ (Friday Sermon delivered on 28 th October 2016 at the Baitul Islam Mosque, Toronto, Canada) May Allah enable us to be a true lover of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya and a sincere, devoted servant of Islam. Luqman Ahmed Kishwar Head of Central Waqf-e-Nau Dept. London