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− pledge should not be violated. (Companions of the Holy Prophet ) Sahaba sa ± ± − were taught in the very beginning: ÕÓq Å¿ AÌ´°ÄM B¿Ë ÆÌJZM BÀ¿ AÌ´°ÄM ÓNY jJ»A AÌ»BÄM Å» Œ î æ ä æ ê æ å ê æå ä ä È ä æ í ê å ì ê æ å ê æå Õ ä ì ê æ å ää æ ä μ§ ÉI ɼ»A ÆB¯ ,‘ Ñ æ ê ä × ê ä Õ ì ê ä l an tanalul birra hatta tunfiqu mimma tuhibbun wa ma tunfiqu − ± − − − ± − − − min shai’in fa innallaha bihi ‘alim − − − Never shall you attain to righteousness unless you spend out of that which you love; and whatever you spend, Allah surely knows it well. − (3:93) This verse of the Holy Qur’an exhorts for monetary contributions − ( ) and encourages the people to spend for the sake of religion. Chandas This is a covenant with Allah and must be fulfilled. If it is not − fulfilled, it is a breach of trust. One can not face a petty official if he breaks his pledge with him, then how will he face the Omnipotent God. A single man's aid means nothing; and it is collective help that counts, and it has blessings. Mighty kingdoms also run on. The only difference Chanda is that worldly governments levy taxes and receive them with force, while we leave it to each individual to pay voluntarily. By giving , Chanda ‘Iman − − increases, and it is done with love and sincerity. Therefore, thousands of people, who do , should be told to pledge some amount and pay Bai‘at regularly without an exception. " "What can we expect from a person who does not assist this movement according to his capability with a few cents, and how does the movement benefit from his membership. An ordinary man, however impoverished he might be when he goes to the market, takes something for himself and his children in accordance with his financial position. Then what about this Movement, which has been established by God the exalted with magnificent objectives. Is it not worthy enough of expenditure of a few cents?. . . There are some who make a pledge of allegiance and 390