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103 him is that organizationally he is not part of the Jama'at. 65 This is an important element of the discussion. When a person is expelled from the Jama'at, it does not mean that they are no longer Ahmadi Muslim. Faith is a private matter and the best judge of a person’s relationship with God is God Himself. The Jama'at never declares anything about a person’s private faith, nor prevents him or her from worship at the mosque. Instead, such a person is removed from the nizam or organization, and may lose certain privileges, such as holding an office position within the community. The genuine intention behind this practise is the reformation and personal development of members of Jama'at. After a punishment has been administered, and a substantial change has been seen in the individual, the door is open for them to be forgiven and re-enter the nizam , and even excel other members of the Jama'at in devotion, righteousness and service. Huzoor explains this as follows: After a while he repents, [or] asks God for forgiveness. It may be six months later, a year