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b) Some Other Obligatory Chandas (Subscriptions)

Tehrik-i-Jadid, Waqf-i-Jadid and Auxiliaries' Chanda, (Started by ± − − − Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra ) ± ± − − ±

Chanda Tehrik-i-Jadid is the contribution for the ± − − propagation of Islam throughout the world. In 1934, Hadrat Musleh − ± ± ± ± Ma‘ud, Khalifatul Masih II intr ra − − − ± oduced a scheme called Tehrik-i-Jadid (New Scheme), which he ± − − described as a stepping stone to the establishment of New World Order Thus, . Tehrik-i-Jadid Hadrat Musleh Ma‘ud is a Divine scheme which ra ± − − ± ± ± − initiated for a special purpose under Divine guidance. This was a revolutionary scheme through which solid foundations for the establishment of Oneness of God and spreading of the religion of Islam throughout the world have been laid down. The scheme is − 403

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mosques throughout the world. This scheme was launched by Hadrat Khalifatul ± ± − Masih II on November 23, 1934, at a very ra − ± critical period in the turbulent history of Ahmadiyya . Jamaat ‘ ± − There was a storm of opposition brewing against Ahmadiyyat, and ± intrigues and mischief-making of the enemies of the had Jama‘at − increased extraordinarily. The were bent upon to annihilate Ahrar ± − Ahmadiyyat and were claiming that they will eliminate ± Ahmadiyyat from the surface of ± the earth. The movement Ahrar ± − was on its height of growth at that time, and some senior officers of the government were also supporting it and were equal partners in the conspiracy.

Hadrat Musleh Ma‘ud ra , at the time of announcing the ± ± ± − Tehrik-i-Jadid scheme stated the following: ± − − "The purpose of starting is that funds are Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − made available to the so that it could easily spread the Jama‘at − message of Oneness of God and the true religion to the corners of the earth. Furthermore, the scheme has been initiated so that Jama‘at has available to it a number of such persons who are life − devotees and spend their whole life towards spreading the message of Islam. The scheme also has been started to develop that − determination and resolve in the which is the hallmark of Jamaat, ‘ − the progressive ." Jama‘ats − i. Objectives of Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − −

404 Preaching and education/training are two very important functions. They both are the only objectives vouchsafed in the . presented 19 Tehrik-i-Jadid Hadrat Musleh Ma‘ud ra ± − − ± ± ± ± − demands from the members of the under the Jamaat ‘ − scheme of . These dema Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − nds were covered in three of November 23, Khutbat ± − 30, and December 7, 1934. Later on, these demands were increased to 25 demands in

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December, 1937by . The objective Hadrat Musleh Ma‘ud ra ± ± ± ± − of these demands was that the members lead a simple life, cut down even on their meals so that they could donate as much as possible for propagation of Islam outside of the − Indian subcontinent. The suggested rate of is 1/5 Chanda th of one's monthly income once year, which is from 1 st November to October 31 of the next year. st

ii. List of Demands of Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − −

1. Lead a simple life. 2. Participate in spreading the message of Islam − world-wide. 3. Dedicate leave periods for the service of . Jama‘at − 4. Members to dedicate their lives to serve Islam. − 5. Dedicate during seasonal vacation period for the service of . Jama‘at − 6. Offer your children for life-time (Devotion). Waqf 7. Pensioners (Retirees) to offer themselves for service of . Jama‘at − 8. Dedicate part of your income and property. 9. Influential and learned Ahmadis should give ± − lectures. 10. Prepare rebuttal of adverse propaganda. 11. Deposit your surplus money in Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − Amanat Fund. − 12. to establish a permanent reserve Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − fund. 13. Send your children to for education and Markaz Tarbiyyat . 14. Seek advice from the when deciding about Jama‘at − higher education and future of your children. 15. Develop the habit of working with your own hands (Instead of depending on others). 16. The unemployed, if possible, may proceed abroad. There they can make a living and also spread the 405

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17. Jobless persons should not hesitate to take up evenpetty jobs. 18. Promote Islamic culture. − 19. Promote honesty in the society. 20. Keep the paths clean. 21. Protect women's rights. 22. Make associations like . 'Hilful Fudul' ± ± − 23. Establish Ahmadiyya and obey its Darul Qada ± − ± − decisions. 24. Offer special prayers in order to succeed in these undertakings. 25. If possible members may build houses in the Markaz .

(Tehrik-i-Jadid, An Introduction, Jama‘at Ahmadiyya, USA, 1998) ± − − − ±

Hadrat Musleh Maud Tehrik-i-Jadid ‘ ra said about : ± ± ± ± − ± − −

"All demands of have been Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − introduced for the reason that you could become a manifestation of Allah's attributes. No man can − ever deceive a wise person, then how do you consider that you would be able to deceive God, Knower of the secrets of the hearts. That was the feeling in my mind when I launched this project of ." Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − −

iii. Permanent Waqf

(Daily Al-Fadl, Vol. 25, No. 283) ±

On December 17, 1937, Hadrat Musleh Maud ‘ ra ± ± ± ± − announced the scheme of permanent (Lifetime Waqf Devotion). expressed his desire to Hadrat Musleh Ma‘ud ra ± ± ± ± − have 100 devotees ready for the service of Islam, who not − only would get education in religion but also in worldly affairs.

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iv. Foreign Missions under Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − −

In February 1945, handed Hadrat Musleh Ma‘ud ra ± ± ± ± − over the responsibility of all foreign missions to Tehrik-i-Jadid. At the end of Worl ± − − d War II, sixteen missionaries were sent to various countries. Included in them were nine missionaries who were sent to London Mission for a short training and then were assigned to various European countries. They became the pioneer missionaries for the introduction of Isla −m through Europe. This scheme was the forerunner of opening of new Missions and construction of new mosques throughout the world. Missionaries are appointed by to Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − propagate the truth about Islam by preaching, publishing − literature and such other lawful means as may be deemed appropriate. A missionary may be Central or Local. The Central missionaries are subject to the rules and regulations of the Department of the Vakalat-i-Tabshir Tehrik-i-Jadid, − − ± − − while the Local Missionaries work in Pakistan and are under The following is a brief Sadr Anjuman-i-Ahmadiyya. ± ± history of establishment of various Ahmadiyya missions ± outside the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent: - In the first foreign mission was established in 1913, England under the supervision of Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Siyal. ± - In , first mission was established in Ceylon and 1915 Mauritius. In , a religious newspaper, ' 1960 The Message ', was started in Mauritius. - In , the first mission wa 1920 s opened in the United States of America. - In the first missionary was sent to the West 1921, African countries. Missions were opened in Ghana,

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408 - In , the foundation of the in 1924 Fadl Mosque ± London was laid by Khalifatul Masih II, himself. ra − − ± - In , the first mission was set up in Indonesia. 1925 - In , a mission was established in Haifa, 1928 Palestine (Israel). - In , missions were opened in Kenya, Tanzania, 1934 Uganda and Burma . - In , a mission was established in Japan. 1935 However, the mission in Japan had to be closed at the outbreak of the second World War. It was re-established in 1969. - 1935-38 In the period , missions were opened in many East European countries such as Poland, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Albania. At the outbreak of the second World War, these missions had to be closed. After the war, these countries came under Communist rule, and the missions, therefore, could not be revived for many years. However, the missions were re-opened later on. - 1935, In missions were established in Burma and Singapore. - In , the mission in Spai 1936 n was established. The Mission was closed in and re-established in 1937 1946 . - In a mission was opened in France, but was 1946, closed down after a few years. The mission was re-established in . 1982 - In , missions were opened in Switzerland, 1946 South Africa and Aden. - 1947 In , the first mission was established in Holland, and the first mosque was built in . 1963 - In , the first mission was established in 1947 Malaysia. - 1949 In , a mission was established in Hamburg, Germany and a mosque was built there in . A 1957

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second mosque was built in Frankfurt in 1959. - In the first South Am 1952, erican mission was opened in Trinidad. Mission was also established in Tobago. - In , mission were opened 1956 in Sweden, Suriname and in Liberia. - In , the first mission was established in the 1957 Philippines. - 1958 In , the first mission in Norway was established. - In , missions were established in Guyana, 1960 Togo, Ivory Coast and Fiji Islands. - 1961, In the first mission was opened in Copenhagen, Denmark. A mission was also established in The Gambia. - In 1 , the Mission in 968 Canada was established. - In , the Mission in Za 1971 mbia was established. - In , the Mission in 1976 Niger was established. - In , missions were established in Belgium, 1981 Benin and Comoros. - In , Missions were established in Zimbabwe 1982 and Mali. - In , Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV visited 1983 aba ± ± − − Australia and laid foundation of a mosque in Australia. The first Missionary, Mr. Shakeel Munir arrived In Australia on . However, it July 5, 1985 was in , Hadrat Musa Khan wrote a letter to 1903 ± ± − − Hadrat Promised Messiah and Mahdi to take as ± ± − initiation and thus, became the first Ahmadi in ± − Australia. The same year, missions were established in Burkina Faso, Mauritania Zambia and Guinea Bissau. - In , the Mission in Re 1984 public of Congo (Zaire) was established. - In , missions were established in Brazil, 1985 Thailand, Malawi, Rwanda, Brundi and Tuvalu. - In , missions were established in New Zealand, 1986 409

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- In , mission was estab 1987 lished in Papua New Guinea. - In , the mission was es 1988 tablished in Portugal and Tonga. - In , mission was established in Guatemala. 1989 - In , mission was re-established in Poland. 1991 - In , mission was re-established in Hungary. 1993 - In , mission was re-established in Albania. 1994 - In , missions were established in Azar Bijan, 2001 Cyprus, Malta and Venezuela.

(Source: Abdul Majid Tahir, Additional Vakilut Tabshir, − − London, UK)

v. Dafters or Phases of Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − −

a. First (Phase 1) of began in Dafter Tehrik-i-Jadid ± − − 1934 and was closed in 1944. The members who participated in those years were recorded as the Mujahidin of Dafter 1 . − − b. began in 1944 and was closed in 1965. Dafter 2 c. was established by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih Dafter 3 ± ± − − ± III in 1965 and was rh closed in 1985. d. Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV opened in aba Dafter 4 ± ± − − ± 1985, and all members who start paying Tehrik-i-Jadid Chanda Dafter 4. now are added to ± − −

(Tehrik-i-Jadid, An Introduction, Published by Jama‘at ± − − − Ahmadiyya, USA, 1998) ±

Chanda Waqf-i-Jadid −

410 Waqf-i-Jadid scheme was also initiated by Hadrat ± ± Khalifatul Masih II, in 1957, primarily to protect the public of ra − − ±

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Pakistan from Christian Missionaries' efforts to convert them to Christianity, to train villagers as missionaries for the propagation of

Islam, and for the religious traini − ng of new converts in the Indian subcontinent. Its work now has been extended to cover Africa and Russia.

Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II at the time of initiating the

± ± − − ± ra scheme stated: " ... Now I would like to exalt the members to a Jama‘at − new type of Waqf. I related to you about this scheme briefly in my earlier sermon delivered on July 19, 1957. Although, this scheme has vast scope, yet, at this initial stage I have decided to utilize the services of 10 dedicated teachers or ." Waqifin − −

Hadrat Khalifatul Masih III said: rh ± ± − − ±

(Al-Fadl, Feb. 16, 1957) ±

" ... I expressed my sincere desire that if our boys and girls, 15 years or under, would shoulder the entire financial responsibility of scheme, it would be a Waqf-i-Jadid − pleasant display of the esteemed status of our that Jama‘at ... − our children are prepared to offer such a sacrifice ... It would also be an immense blessing for them and will provide an excellent opportunity to prepare them for future tasks in order to win the pleasure of Allah." −

(Friday Sermon, November 4, 1966)

In 1986, Hadrat Khalifatul ± ± − Masih IV extended the aba − ± Scheme to the whole world: "Last year I expanded the horizon of and Waqf-i-Jadid − made it 'Global' in nature. By the grace of Allah, the decision has − greatly benefited the More so, it appears that there was a Jama‘at. − Divine inspiration which instilled within me this need to internationalize the scheme. This inspiration dictated Waqf-i-Jadid − 411

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He further said:

"Do not consider the sc Waqf-i-Jadid − heme as an ordinary scheme; indeed, this scheme has a deep and pervasive relationship with the spiritual future of India. Try to have your children participate in this scheme for themselves, as it would have a lasting impact on their future as well."

(Friday Sermon, January 2, 1987)

(Friday Sermon, December 25, 1987)

The suggested rate is $2 minimum, once a year, from each member of the family. The year is from January 1 Waqf-i- Jadid st − to December 31 . st

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This voluntary donation was started by the Promised Messiah and Mahdi and is to ensure that poor and needy are able to have a joyful as ‘Id. − −

The Voluntary Chandas

Sadqa (Charity ) ±

Sadqa is a voluntary donation given by ± believers for the poor and needy. God has commanded Muslims to ward off calamities and privations by helping those who are less fortunate and require assistance. It can be made at any time. A tradition of the Holy Prophet regarding charity is: sa

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412 ittaqunnara wa lau bi shiqqi tamratin −

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Shield yourselves against the Fire even if it be only with half a date (Given in alms)

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Some Other Voluntary Chandas

Mosque Fund: For construction of mosques. For Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA). Satellite Fund: ± For helping the needy in Africa and India. Africa-India Fund: For the caring Darul Yatama Fund: − − of orphans. Contributions for this special fund. Centenary Jubilee Fund: : The funds that are Other Funds initiated by as Khalifatul Masih − − ± the need arises.

In his Friday seMaryam Marriage Fund: rmon on February 21, 2003, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV stated that his mother aba ± ± − − ± always helped the poor and the needy. She, particularly, used to help the poor and orphan girls in providing a reasonable dowry at the occasion of their marriages. So, in the memory of his mother and to elevate her spiritual status, Hudur states that ± − he will help those parents who due to poverty can not give a reasonable dowry to their daughters at their wedding. Parents of such girls can write to him. If he can not help them, then the Jama‘at will help. God − Almighty has bestowed a lot of money to the Jama‘at. − Later on, in the Friday sermon on February 28, 2003, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih ± ± − − ± IV stated that in response to the scheme aba he announced in the previous Friday sermon to help the poor and orphan girls towards their dowry, the Jama‘ats and individuals have − responded wholeheartedly. Various Jama‘ats have either sent or − pledged 95,803 Pounds towards the fund. While various individuals have either sent or pledged 13,530 Pounds, as well. Some ladies also have given their jewelry. The committee that was established to run the scheme has proposed the name 'Maryam Marriage Fund' for the scheme, which he has accepted.

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