The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 187
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama ‘ at - e - ahmadiyya dress the public is also a part o f history. Therefore all such objections are based on mere superstitions. The fact remains that the Khalifa is bound to hold consultations according to the circumstances. According to the conclusion drawn by Hadrat Musleh-e-Mau‘udra this is an intellectual issue and consultations with women might vary according to the circumstances. Now it is not a question o f the right o f women, it is a question o f how to give them representation. The discussion w ill not be how women should exercise their right o f representation, but what procedure should be adopted to consult them. I do not think that a quota should be fixed. The Khalifa w ill call any number o f women in any manner in keeping with the circumstances. There is no need to lay down any rules in this regard. ” [Report Majlis-e-Shura 1983, pp. 48-56] R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f t h e D e l e g a t e s The chapter relating to the eligibility, numbers and elec tion procedure for the representatives will now be concluded with a few words about their responsibilities. While Hadrat Musleh-e-MaiTudra has very clearly stated the conditions o f eligibility for the representatives, he has also emphasized that they should not only take a lead in financial sacrifices themselves, but should keep reminding their members about it, and try to inculcate in them the spirit o f making financial sacrifices. Reminding the representatives about their responsibilities, Hadrat Musleh-e-Mau‘udra said: “You, who have come here as representatives o f your Jama'ats, must show that you are their true representa 187