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− is such a subtle and spiritual system of appointment of a that it Khalifah − might be difficult for the worldly people to understand. Once a person is elected as , then according to Islamic teachings, all members of Khalifah − − the community are required to fully obey him. At the same time, it is required that the carry out his duties as through Khalifah Khalifah − − consultation and taking into consideration the views of the members. However, it is not incumbent upon him to always accept the views and recommendations of the members. The (successor to the Promised Messiah and Khalifatul Masih − − ± Mahdi ) is elected to the office by voting by the members of the Electoral as − College, which was established for this purpose by Hadrat Musleh ± ± ± ± Ma ud ‘ ra ra , Khalifatul Masih II. During the life of a Caliph, the Electoral − − − ± College works under the supervision of the Caliph. However, after the demise of a Caliph, the Electoral College becomes completely independent and elects the next Caliph. During the election of the Caliph, names are proposed and seconded by the members of the Electoral College, and then they vote for the proposed names by raising their hands. ( Q/A Session with Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV , August 24-26, 2001, aba ± ± − − ± Mannheim, Germany) Ahmadi Muslims firmly believe that it is Allah who selects the ± − − Khalifah Khilafat-i-Rashida as he did in the ; for whenever an election of − − − the occurs, the hearts and minds of the electors are all turned Khalifah − towards the same person. This belief further increases the sense of peace and security that the provides for the. When a Khalifah Jama'at Khalifah − − − has been elected, every man, woman, and child of the community must render complete and utter obedience to him, and reaffirm their Bai at ‘ (allegiance) to him. Status of Khalifatul Masih − − ± The (successor to the Promised Messiah and Khalifatul Masih − − ± Mahdi ) is the Supreme Head of the Ahmadiyya Community. The presence as − ± 302