Understanding Islam — Page 57
WHO ARE THE TRUE MUSLIMS? 56 that such a one should dwell among us. He will die miserably, for he did not adopt the way of goodness. Therefore, be alert, and be truly good-hearted, gentle and righteous. You will be recognized by your regular attendance at Prayer services and your high moral qualities. He who has the seed of evil embedded in him will not be able to conform to this admonition. 10 Thus, this community does not take part in violent Jihad, but it is engaged in enjoining goodness and seeks the welfare of the fellow man through self- sacrifice and sympathy for mankind. The members of the community use the pen to undertake their Jihad, rebutting attacks on Islam through discourse rather than through violence, since Islam is attacked today on its precepts, rather than physically. K HIL Ā FAT After the demise of the Promised Messiah as in 1908, the institution of Khil ā fat (Successorship, also translated “Caliphate”) was established to succeed him, in fulfillment of the prophecies contained in