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− collected during the periods of the Holy Prophet , Hadrat Moses and sa as ± ± Hadrat ‘Isa and all other Messengers. Hence it is essential for the people as ± ± − − of our to be watchful in this respect. . . . Let every member of our Jama'at − Jama'at make a pledge that he would regularly pay a certain amount as − subscription. Allah the Exalted blesses the sustenance of the person who − makes a pledge for His sake. "This time, when a big journey is undertaken for preaching, a register should be maintained. Whoever takes , his Bai‘at name and promise for should be entered in it. Everyone should Chanda pledge what he will give for the school and how much for the Langar Khana (Public Kitchen). − There are many who are unaware of the collection of. Chandas Such people must be advised that if they have a true relationship, they should make a covenant with God, the Exalted, that they will pay regularly a certain amount as. . . . If they can not make even this pledge then Chanda what is the use of their calling themselves the members of this If Jama'at? − a scrooge pays a quarter penny a day, he can contribute a considerable amount. Oceans are formed from drops. If someone eats four loaves, he should spare one for the Movement and make it a habit to contribute in this way. It is not our Movement alone, which has introduced. It Chanda was collected in times of need in the days of the past Prophets also. There was the time when was merely mentioned once and the full Chanda household was brought and presented as such. Once the Holy Prophet sa said that people should offer whatever they can, and he wanted to see how much they contributed. Hearing this, Hadrat Abu Bakr brought all he had ra ± ± − in his house, and Hadrat ‘Umar presented half of what he had. The Holy ra ± ± Prophet told the people, 'This is the difference in your standards'. sa These are the times when people do not even know that contribution is also necessary. They themselves are living in affluence. On the other hand, look at Hindus, etc. , they collect millions, start businesses, build huge religious buildings and spend on other such occasions. Whereas our are quite meager. Therefore, if someone does not Chandas make a pledge, he should be excommunicated. He is a hypocrite and has a darkened heart. We do not say that it should be paid every month in Rupees, but we only say to make a pledge and pay regularly, and the 389