Table of Contents

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Copyright

Abbreviations

Transliteration

Glossary

Foreword

The Promised Messiah

The Author

Ten Conditions of Bai’at

PART 1 - Responsibilities of an Ahmadi

Introduction

What is Bai‘at?

Bai‘at Means Handing Over One’s Life to Almighty Allah

Divine Commandment to Take Bai‘at

Aims and Objectives of Bai‘at

Beginning of the System of Bai‘at

CONDITION I

Almighty Allah Will Not Forgive Shirk

Diverse Forms of Shirk

CONDITION II

Falsehood — the Greatest of Evils

Keep Away From Adultery

Keep Away From the Trespasses of the Eye

Keep Away From Wickedness and Immorality

Keep Away From Cruelty

Keep Away From Dishonesty

Keep Away From Mischief

Keep Away From the Ways of Rebellion

Do Not be Carried Away by Passion

CONDITION III

Observe Five Daily Prayers

Be Regular in Tahajjud

Be Very Regular in Sending Durud Upon the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa)

Be Regular in Istighfar

Istighfar and Repentance

Always Express Gratitude to Allah

CONDITION IV

Adopt Forgiveness and Forbearance

Do Not Cause Harm to Anyone

Adopt Meekness and Humility

CONDITION V

Sufferings of a Muslim are an Expiation for Sins

Real Time to Show Patience is When Tragedy Strikes

You Are the Last Jama‘at Established by Allah

Those Who Belong to the Promised Messiah(as) Cannot be Separated From Him

Steadfastness

CONDITION VI

Evolving Innovations and Rituals Deserve to be Rejected

The Holy Qur’an is Our Guide to Islamic Teachings

Your Life Lies in the Holy Qur’an

CONDITION VII

Next to Shirk, There is no Affliction Like Arrogance

Arrogant Shall Never Enter Paradise

Deep Connection Between Arrogance and Satan

Arrogance is Most Displeasing in the Sight of Allah

Status of the Meek in the Eyes of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa)

CONDITION VIII

Essence of Islamic Teachings

Revival of Islam Demands a Ransom from Us

Means of Obtaining Salvation From Sin — Certainty of Faith

CONDITION IX

Kind Treatment to All

The Promised Messiah(as) and His Concern for Humanity

CONDITION X

Definition of ‘Ma‘ruf’ and ‘Ghair Ma‘ruf ’

Superior Example of Obedience

Whatever Promised Messiah(as) Attained was by Following the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa)

Submission Under All Circumstances

Who Enters the Jama‘at

Develop Brotherhood and Love Among Yourselves and a True Relationship With Allah the Almighty

Two Benefits of Bai‘at at the Hand of Promised Messiah(as)

The Promised Messiah(as) — the Strong Fort of Protection for Our Times

PART II - The Spiritual Revolution as a Result of the Bai‘at

Rejoice That Henceforth You Shall Forever Remain Under ‘Ma‘ruf’ Decisions

Explanation of Obedience to the Directives Based on Goodness

Spiritual Revolution Brought about by the Promised Messiah(as)

Shunning Shirk

Not to be Overpowered by Sinful Passions

Regularity in Prayers and Zest for Tahajjud

Suppressing the Impulses of Passion

Fidelity with Allah the Almighty in All Conditions of Hardships and Comfort

Model of Hazrat Maulavi Burhan-ud-Din(ra) [as narrated by his son]

An Unparalleled Example of Patience

Staying Away from Bad Customs

Unparalleled Examples of Obedience

Lottery is Not Permissible

Prohibition of Alcohol

Love of the Holy Qur’an

Meekness and Humility

Staying Away from Arrogance

Giving Precedence to Faith Over Worldly Considerations

Matchless Examples of Devotion, Loyalty and Service of Humanity

Ahmadi Doctors Should Devote

Devotion to the Promised Messiah(as)

Obligations of the Progeny of Sincere Elders

Admission by the Non-Ahmadis