Wasiyyat Rules

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WASIYYAT RULES P u b l i s h e d b y Na za ra t Na shr o Is ha a ’a t Qa d ia n

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Wasiyyat Rules © 1989 Tahrik Jadid Anjuman Ahmaidyya Pakistan © 2010 Tahrik Jadid Anjuman Ahmaidyya Pakistan © 2013 Nazarat Nashro Isha’at Qadian Present Edition: 2015 Copies: 500 Published by: Nazarat Nashro Isha’at, Sadr Anjuman Ahmaidyya, Qadian-143516, Distt.Gurdaspur, Punjab, India.Printed in INDIA at: Fazle Umar Printing Press Qadian.ISBN: 978-81-7912-294-5

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iii  ا ا  ا AUTHOR'S NOTE Nazarat Bahisti Maqbarah is blessed with the opportunity to print a new edition of the rules and regulations of Wasiyyat , as revised under the auspices of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV and Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V.These rules and regulations were originally published after the Majlis-e-Sh u r a of 1983 in which a committee was established by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV to compile and record the rules of Wasiyyat.Copies of these Wasiyyat Rules should be kept in all Jama’at libraries.It is the responsibility of Wasiyyat Secretaries to learn these rules and guide Musis accordingly May Allah enable all Musis and office bearers of the Jama'at to benefit from this new edition.Yours sincerely, Secretary Majlis Karpardaz , Masalih Qabristan , Rabwah.

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v FOREWORD Certain proposals relating to Wa s iyyat were made during Majlis-e-Mush a warat of 1983.After deliberations thereon, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV constituted a Committee to 'conduct a thorough review of all the existing rules of Wa s iyyat based on the fundamental objectives of Wa s iyyat ' and 'to make the rules consistent with each other' and present them to H u du r.The members of this Committee were as follows: NAME REPRESENTING 1.Dr A ta ur Rahman,........................Sahiwal (Chairman of the Committee) Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan 2.Ch Sagh i r A Cheema,....................Karachi Karachi, Sind, Baluchistan 3.Mr Muj i bur Ra h m a n, Advocate,......................................................Rawalpindi Rawalpindi, Gujrat, Attock, Jehlum 4.Ch Idr i s Na s rull a h Kh a n.................Lahore Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Okara, Kasur 5.Ch Ghulam Dastgir, Advocate,.......................................................Faisalabad Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Sheikhupura, Mianwali and other districts of The Punjab 6.Mr Abdus Sal a m Kh a n,..............Peshawar Province of Sarhad 7.Sahibz a da Mirz a Khursh i d Ahmad,...........................................................Rabwah Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan 8.Mr Bash i r Sh a d,.............................Rabwah -do- 9.Mr Nas i m Saif i ,.............................Rabwah Ta h r i k Jad i d Anjuman Ahmadiyya 10.Mr M Mu s lihudd i n Ahmad,...........................................................Rabwah -do- 11.Mr Ab u ul Mun i r N u rul H aq,...........................................................Rabwah Waqf Jad i d Anjuman Ahmadiyya 12.Sahibz a da Mirza Ghulam Ahmad,...........................................................Rabwah Majlis An s arull a h Markaziyya 13.Mr A ta ur Ra h m a n Ma h mood,...........................................................Rabwah Majlis Khudd a mul Ahmadiyya Markazia 14.M i r Masood Ahmad,....................Rabwah Lajna Im a ill a h Markaziyya 15.Mr Sul ta n Ma h m u d Anwar,...........................................................Rabwah Secretary of the Committee Subsequent to the report of this Committee, presented at the Majlis Mush a warat of 1984, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV accepted the recommendations of this Committee with some amendments and instructed the Committee to reconsider four specific items and present further recommendations.The

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vi Committee submitted its recommendations on these four items on 26 February 1985 which H u du r graciously approved.The Private Secretary communicated the assent of H u du r with further directions that this report and H u du r's decision thereon should be placed before Majlis-e-Mush a warat for information and it will not be necessary for this report to be put to debate.Accordingly, the aforementioned report and H u du r's instructions thereon were read out at the Majlis-e-Sh u r a of 1985.The Department of Bahisht i Maqbarah has pleasure in publishing these duly approved Wa s iyyat Rules for the benefit of the members of the Jama'at and the M usi s in particular.In compiling these rules, the Committee carried out an in- depth study of the booklet Al-Wasiyyat and the Appendix thereto, the Minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Directors of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Q a d ia n dated 29 January 1906, the directives of the Khulaf a of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya and all the prevailing rules relating Wa s iyyat.Similarly the relevant portions of the reports of Majlis-e- Mush a warat from 1922 to 1983 were studied in detail and the entire body of rules has been compiled and arranged afresh.In this fresh compilation, the following points have been borne in mind: 1.Those aspects which represent the fundamental principles and objectives of the institution of Wa s iyyat , more specifically the instructions of the Promised Messiah and the Khulaf a of the Jam a‘ at Ahmadiyya, have been codified in one place and have been categorised as Rules.2.Those aspects which are subject to change from time to time or instead of some basic principle, relate more to details or indeed the minutiae have been given the shape of Regulations.

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vii 3.Those aspects which exclusively relate to administrative matters have been classified in the form of Instructions in one place.In this regard, wherever possible in the basic rules, the exact words have been used from the booklet Al-Wasiyyat , the appendix to this booklet, or the resolutions passed by the aforementioned first meeting.In this way, 94 Rules have been compiled under the following headings.These were graciously approved by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV and are hereby presented to the members of the Jam a‘ at in their published form: 1.Definitions 2.Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n 3.Eligibility and qualification for Wa s iyyat 4.Execution and completion of Wa s iyyat 5.Payments 6.Cancellation and Restoration of Wa s iyyat 7.Burial and Memorial Stones 8.Miscellaneous 9.Interpretation, Explanation, Amendment and Repeal.Following the aforementioned Rules, the booklet includes Schedules as under: * Specimens of the Application Forms for Wa s iyyat and attestation * Regulations of Majlis Karpardaz (Income).* Specimens of the forms for the Detail of Payments and Declaration Regarding payments of Hissa Amad.* Regulations of Majlis Karpardaz (Assessment procedure) * Maj a lis M usi an * Instructions for M usi s.* Instructions for prospective Musis

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viii * Instructions for Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n * Instructions for Office-Bearers of Local Jam a‘ at s * Specimen form for particulars of Deceased M usi /M usi ah for Burial * Instructions for the Office of Bahisht i Maqbarah * Instructions Regarding Restoration of Cancelled Wa s iyyats Nazarat Bahishti Maqbarah expects from the members and office bearers of the Jama'at , and in particular, from the Chairman of the Majlis Musian to draw the attention of each and every Musi and Musiah to study this booklet, and motivate them to follow the rules and regulations in order to strengthen the institution of Wasiyyat.Secretary Majlis Karpardaz Masalih Qabristan , Rabwah

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ix A NOTE ABOUT TRANSLATION The present translation which has been revised many times over is a fairly accurate English rendering of the Wa s iyyat Rules from Urdu Original.An attempt has been made to stick to the text as nearly as possible, and to translate it in a free flowing idiomatic English without sacrificing the concept and spirit of Rules.At places it may appear to be cumbersome but that is mainly due to difference in the genesis of the two languages, and could not be avoided.It must be remembered as a First Principle that in case of any doubt or apparent conflict, it is the Urdu Original that shall prevail and the Rules shall continue to be construed and interpreted from Urdu Original.This English rendering is provided by way of service to the English speaking readership.For better appreciation of Rules, footnotes have been added wherever necessary.In order to promote uniformity, it is considered desirable to introduce some of the Urdu terms which are frequently used in the Jam a‘ at.The translation includes up-to-date amendments with the approval of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV.For any clarification the members are advised to approach Majlis-e-M usi an , Wak i lul Mal II Ta h r i k Jad i d Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Rabwah or the Secretary Majlis Karpardaz Rabwah, Pakistan through Wak i lul Mal II Ta h r i k Jad i d.Hameedull a h Wak i l A‘l a Ta h r i k Jad i d Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan Rabwah London Dated: November 1, 1989

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xi PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION The English translation of the was first published in 1989.Thereafter some additions and amendments were made in these rules with the approval of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV and Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V.These changes have been incorporated in the second Urdu edition of the booklet and published by Nazarat Bahishti Maqbarah in May 2009.Tahrik Jadid is now presenting the English translation of the updated edition of.This update edition comprises of three parts: • The Rules of Wasiyyat • Regulations of Majlis Karpardaz • Instructions (Guidelines) The additions and amendments made in these sections are as follows: The Rules of Wasiyyat : 1.References of the relevant rules and resolutions of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan have been added to these rules.2.Important changes have been incorporated in some of the rules regarding Majlis Karpardaz Masalih Qabristan , Execution and Completion of Wasiyyat , Payments of Chanda Wasiyyat , Cancellation and Restoration of Wasiyyat and Burial & Memorial stones.3.Samples of the Forms of Wasiyyat have also been included with necessary changes.The Regulations of Majlis Karpardaz 1.A detailed and updated definition of Income has been provided.

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xii 2.Samples of the forms related to Schedule C , including ‘Details of Payments ’ and ‘Declaration / Verification form regarding payments of Chanda Hissa Amad ’ have been included with relevant changes.In this edition, the specimen of the form for particulars of property has also been included for the first time.3.Some additions and changes have also been made in the regulations regarding the assessment of property.Instructions (Guidelines) 1.The rules regarding Majalis Musian have been amended.2.The instructions regarding Musis , prospective Musis , office- bearers of the local Jama’ats , and office of Bahishti Maqbarah have also been amended.3.In view of the importance of Maqbarah Musian in a country, new instructions have been included regarding the management of these Maqbarahs.May Allah give us all the power to follow these rules and guidelines to the best of our ability.Yours Sincerely, Hameedull a h Wakil A’la Tahrik Jadid Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Rabwah Dated: March 10, 2010

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xiii A GUIDING PRINCIPLE While giving glad tidings regarding the appearance of the second manifestation, the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, has written in the booklet Al-Wasiyyat as follows: "I am a living manifestation of the transcendent, omnipotent will of God.After me there will be other persons who will represent the second manifestation of His will." According to the unanimous consensus of the Jam a‘ at reached immediately after the demise of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, the promised second manifestation was understood without question to have been realized in the form of the Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya as such the entire Jam a‘ at including S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya submitted unconditionally to the superior authority of the second manifestation in the person of Hadrat H ak i m Maulv i N oor-ud-Di n Sahib Khalifatul Masih I.Thus it was established once for all that S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya will always have the same relationship with the second manifestation i.e.Khalifatul Masih as it had with the first manifestation i.e.The Promised Messiah, peace be upon him.The relevant clause from the rules of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya which were approved by the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, himself and were published in Al- H akm and Al-Badr is as follows: "In each matter the orders of the Promised Messiah shall be absolute, final and binding on S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya, its subordinate bodies and all of its branches".( Al-Badr No.8, Vol.11, page 8, dated 23rd February 1906)

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xv INDEX I.WA S IYYAT RULES Page No.1.Definitions.............................................................................1 2.Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n...................................3 3.Eligibility and Qualifications for Wa s iyyat...........................6 4.Execution and Completions of Wa s iyyat...............................8 5.Payments.............................................................................12 6.Cancellation and Restorations of Wa s iyyat.........................16 7.Burial and Memorial Stones................................................20 8.Miscellaneous......................................................................25 9.Interpretation, Explanation, Amendment and Repeal.........25 10.Specimens of the Application forms for Wasiyyat and Attestation.....................................................................26 II.REGULATIONS OF MAJLIS KARPARDAZ 1.Income.................................................................................31 2.Specimen form for the Detail of Payments of Hissa Amad.35 3.Specimen form for the Declaration Regarding Payments of Hissa Amad......................................................................36 4.Specimen form for Particulars of Property..........................38 5.Assessment procedure.........................................................39 III.INSTRUCTIONS 1.Maj a lis M usi an...................................................................42 2.Instructions for M usi s..........................................................46 3.Instructions for Prospective M usi s......................................47 4.Instructions for Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n........50 5.Instructions for Office-Bearers of Local Jam a‘ at s.............51 6.Specimen form for Particulars of Deceased M usi / M usi ah for Burial.............................................................................54 7.Instructions for the Office of Bahishti Maqbarah...............55 8.Instructions Regarding Restoration of cancelled Wa s iyyats.............................................................................57 9.With Regard to Maqbarah Musian.....................................58

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WA S IYYAT RULES 1 Rule 1.These rules shall be called Wa s iyyat Rules and shall come into force with immediate effect.Rule 2.DEFINITIONS i.WA S IYYAT (Will) means a testament made in accordance with rules under the institution of Wa s iyyat established by the Promised Messiah through his booklet Al-Wasiyyat.ii.PROSPECTIVE M USI means a person who aspires to be a M usi and who after completion and execution of the Wa s iyyat has handed it over to a designated official of the Jam a‘ at.iii.M USI means every prospective M usi whose Wa s iyyat has been duly approved and accepted by S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.iv.MAJLIS KARPARDAZ means Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n (the Executive Committee for the Administration of Graveyard or Cemetery Affairs) established in the Centre of Jam a‘ at Ahmadiyya pursuant to the Appendix to the booklet Al-Wasiyyat.v.JAI'DAD (estate) means all movable and immovable property owned by the M usi which is considered as the M usi 's property by the Majlis Karpardaz and which has not been rendered exempt by any regulation of Majlis Karpardaz.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 2 vi.H I SS A JAI'DAD means that part of a M usi 's Jai'dad which is payable according to the terms of his Wa s iyyat in the prescribed manner.vii.A MAD (Income) means all income of a M usi which is received by him from various sources and which has not been declared as exempt under any regulation of Majlis Karpardaz.viii.Hissa Amad means that Chanda (contribution) which is payable on the A mad according to the terms of a M usi 's Wa s iyyat.ix.TARKA means all that estate (property or cash and assets) owned by the M usi * at the time of his death and which is generally recognised or considered as Tarka and has not been rendered exempt under any regulation of Majlis Karpardaz.x.ASSESSMENT means assessment in the prescribed manner of the Jai'dad of a M usi.xi.PRESCRIBED MANNER unless the context otherwise requires, doing of a thing in a prescribed manner means doing it in accordance with the regulations relevant to the subject for the time being in force.xii.THE AGE OF MAJORITY shall for the purpose of Wa s iyyat mean the age considered by Shari'ah as the age of majority which is generally construed as 15 years.* i.e.his net estate before devolution

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WA S IYYAT RULES 3 MAJLIS KARPARDAZ MA SA LI H QABSRISTAN (E XECUTIVE C OMMITTEE FOR A DMINISTRATION OF G RAVEYARD A FFAIRS ) Rule 3.There shall be a Committee to be named as Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n , at the Centre of the Jam a‘ at , for all administrative matters relating to Wa s iyyat and Bahishti Maqbarah.This Committee shall be deemed to be N az ir (Executive Incharge) of the Department of Bahishti Maqbarah.1 Rule 4.Majlis Karpardaz shall consist of at least five members among whom ‘there shall always be at least two members who are well versed in Qur’an and Hadith, have good knowledge of Arabic and are fully conversant with the literature of the Jam a‘ at Ahmadiyya’.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat , Clause 16) One representative from Ta h r i k Jad i d Anjuman Ahmadiyya shall be included among the members.2 Rule 5.The appointment of members of Majlis Karpardaz shall be made with approval of Hadrat Khal i fatul Masih.At the beginning of every year the President of Majlis Karpardaz shall submit to Hadrat Khal i fatul Masih the case for the nomination of the members.3 1 Rule No.217 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001 2 Rule No.218 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001 3 Rule No.219 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001

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WA S IYYAT RULES 4 Rule 6.The President of the Majlis Karpardaz shall be such member of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan as is appointed by Hadrat Khal i fatul Masih for that purpose.1 Rule 7.There shall be a Secretary of Majlis Karpardaz who shall be appointed with the approval of Hadrat Khal i fatul Masih by S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.The Secretary shall look after the office and administrative matters.2 Rule 8.The President or the Secretary must be present, at the meetings of the Majlis Karpardaz.In the absence of the President for any reason, the members then present shall appoint from among themselves a Chairman for the meeting.3 Rule 9.The quorum for any meeting of Majlis Karpardaz shall be three if the Committee consists of five members.If the Committee consists of more than five members the quorum shall be four.Rule 10.(a) It shall be the duty of Majlis Karpardaz to motivate the members of Jam a‘ at Ahmadiyya for Wa s iyyat.(b) It shall be the responsibility of Majlis Karpardaz to implement the rules and regulations of Wasiyyat as approved by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih.The Majlis shall also see that these are implemented by all concerned.4 1 Rule No.220 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001 2 Rule No.221 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001 3 Rule No.222 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001 4 Rule No.225 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya continued on next page…

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WA S IYYAT RULES 5 Rule 11.It shall be the duty of Majlis Karpardaz to constantly remind the members of Jam a‘ at , through articles and publicity in the newspapers, of the real spirit of Wa s iyyat which is the faith, sincerity, righteousness and sacrifice; and also to keep on explaining that the financial aspect of Wa s iyyat is only meant to signify the spirit of sacrifice and service to Religion and that what really matters is faith and righteous deeds.Rule 12.Majlis Karpardaz shall ensure the safe custody of the Wa s iyyats accepted by the S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan and shall also keep copies thereof in safe custody in a separate place.Rule 13.After the approval and acceptance of Wa s iyyat it shall be the duty of Majlis Karpardaz to issue a certificate to the M usi concerned, in accordance with the terms of Appendix to booklet Al-Wasiyyat.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 3) Rule 14.It shall be the duty of Majlis Karpardaz to publish and provide for the guidance of M usi s a booklet comprising all the necessary information about Wa s iyyat.Rule 15.It shall be the duty of Majlis Karpardaz to maintain a complete plan of the layout of graves of Bahishti Maqbarah and keep such plan safe in the office.Rule 16.Majlis Karpardaz shall also carry out such other functions as may be assigned or entrusted to it by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih.Pakistan, Published in November 2001

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WA S IYYAT RULES 6 Rule 17.Subject to the Rules of Wa s iyyat , the Majlis Karpardaz may, for the effective enforcement of the Rules, frame regulations relating to H i ss a A mad , H i ss a Jai'dad , payment of Tarka , burial, tombstones, lay-out of the graves and other administrative matters relating to Wa s iyyat and Bahishti Maqbarah and enforce such regulations after the approval of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.Rule 18.For the achievement of aims and objects of Wa s iyyat and the institution of Wa s iyyat, Majalis M usi an shall be set up in the local Jam a‘ ats and such Maj a lis shall work under the guidance of the Secretary Majlis Karpardaz.ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION FOR WA S IYYAT Rule 19.The prospective M usi must be a believer in the Promised Messiah in all his claims and must be a M u b ai ‘ Ahmad i.Rule 20.An Ahmad i who has attained the age of majority (which is generally 15 years) shall be competent to make Wa s iyyat.However when the legal age of majority differs from the age of majority prescribed by Shari'ah the Wa s iyyat shall be renewed after the attainment of majority according to law of the land.Rule 21.Every prospective M usi must be 'a God-fearing person must abstain from the prohibitions and must not indulge in any act that savours of Shirk or harmful innovation and should be simple and straight Muslim' and, 'to the best of his ability, should live in accordance with the Islamic Teachings and should strive in the ways of righteousness and purity a Muslim with Faith in Unity of Allah and true belief in His

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WA S IYYAT RULES 7 Messenger — and should not transgress where the rights of others are concerned.' ( Al-Wasiyyat Condition 3 & Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 7) Rule 22.A prospective M usi shall be required to bequeath through Wa s iyyat a minimum of 1/10 th of all his Jai'dad for the objects of the Jam a‘ at.( Al-Wasiyyat Condition 2, Appendix Clause 2) Rule 23.If a prospective M usi has no property of his own but has some source of income he shall bind himself to pay at least 1/10 of his monthly income to S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.Provided that when the income is derived quarterly, six-monthly or annually, he shall bind himself to pay at least 1/10 of his such income quarterly, six-monthly or annually respectively.(Resolution of the 'First Meeting' of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906, Clause 6) Rule 24.Wa s iyyat may be made of a minimum of 1/10 th and a maximum up to 1/3 rd portion.Rule 25.If a prospective M usi has both property as well as income the Wa s iyyat shall apply to both property and income.Rule 26.A prospective M usi , at the time of Wa s iyyat , must not be in arrears of Chanda ‘ A m , nor must the arrears of any buried M usi be outstanding against him.Rule 27.A prospective M usi must make his Wa s iyyat while being sane, in good health and possessed of his senses.'Death- bed' Wa s iyyat shall not be permissible.( Al-Wasiyyat Instruction No.1; Appendix Clause 2)

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WA S IYYAT RULES 8 Note: Death bed ailment shall mean such serious illness in which there is a strong apprehension of death and during which ailment death does in fact occur.(Resolution No.5 Extraordinary of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, dated 7 October 1984, Para No.2) Rule 28.It shall be obligatory for a prospective M usi to pay, in addition to the Wa s iyyat amount, a contribution according to his financial status, for the maintenance of Bahishti Maqbarah , its garden, upkeep of the path and other incidental expenses.This contribution is known as Chanda Shar t Awwal (contribution towards the First Condition).( Al-Wasiyyat Condition 1) Rule 29.In addition to paying Chanda Shar t Awwal (Rule 28), a prospective M usi shall at the time of making his Wa s iyyat , pay the expenses relating to the publication of notice of his Wa s iyyat.( Al-Wasiyyat Instruction 1, Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 2) EXECUTION & COMPLETION OF WA S IYYAT Rule 30.A prospective M usi shall execute his Wa s iyyat in the prescribed form as per the Specimen set out in Schedule A hereto.After completion in the prescribed manner, he shall forward his Wa s iyyat through the Local Jam a‘ at to S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan for their acceptance.Rule 31.Every Wa s iyyat form shall be attested by at least two attestors.Rule 32.Prior to the acceptance of Wa s iyyat it shall be necessary to obtain verification of the moral and spiritual

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WA S IYYAT RULES 9 standing of the prospective M usi from the Local Am i r /President.In case of ladies it shall also be necessary to get verification from the local Lajna Im a' ill a h.Rule 33.(a) Every Wa s iyyat must be attested according to Shari‘ah by two major witnesses who should be preferably from among the heirs of the prospective M usi.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 2, Minutes of 'First Meeting' of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906, Clause 3(b).) (b) 'The prospective M usi as well as the witnesses, whether literate or illiterate, shall in addition to affixing their signatures or stamps also affix their thumb impression.Those who are literate shall also sign.Men shall affix left- hand and women shall affix right-hand thumb impression.’ (Minutes of 'First Meeting' of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906, Clause 3(c).) (c) 'The prospective M usi shall, if he can, write his Wa s iyyat in his own hand.’ (Minutes of 'First Meeting' of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906, Clause 3(d).) Rule 34.A prospective M usi shall also make the following declaration in the Wa s iyyat Form:- 'I declare in accordance with law and Shari'ah , that whatever Chanda I may pay under this wilI, I shall do so for the sake of Allah alone and at no time shall I myself or any of my relatives or heirs be entitled to claim refund of my paid Chanda.' (Resolution No.6 Extraordinary of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, dated 14 February 1996.)

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WA S IYYAT RULES 10 Rule 35.At the time of granting approval to the Wa s iyyat of a prospective M usi , in addition to considering the pre- Wa s iyyat moral and spiritual conduct of the prospective M usi , due regard shall be paid to his pre- Wa s iyyat financial state of affairs with a view to ensure that the element of outstanding financial sacrifice and the spirit and purpose of Wa s iyyat is not in any way defeated.Rule 36.After receipt of the Wa s iyyat in his office, the Secretary Majlis Karpardaz shall obtain a detailed opinion from the Legal Adviser of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan as to the Wa s iyyat validity etc.so that there is no error, defect or weakness in the said Wa s iyyat which may prejudice or create any legal complication or difficulty on the recovery of any property or income which ensures under the Wa s iyyat.Rule 37.The Legal Advisor shall examine in detail every Wa s iyyat in its entirety in the light of Rule 36 and suggest ways and means to remove the defects if any.Rule 38.Before a Wa s iyyat is placed for acceptance it shall be obligatory to have it published and notified in at least two newspapers.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 2) Rule 39.The Secretary Majlis Karpardaz shall be responsible to see that every Wa s iyyat is finalised within six months of its execution, failing which he shall report the matter to Majlis Karpardaz with detailed reasons of such failure.Rule 40.Having completed the formalities relating to attestation and legal advice and having satisfied itself in all respects the Majlis Karpardaz shall submit the Wa s iyyat to S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan for acceptance.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 11 Rule 41.S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan shall be competent to refuse acceptance of a Wa s iyyat without assigning any reason thereof.The decision of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan shall in all respects be final.Rule 42.Majlis Karpardaz shall, after due acceptance of Wa s iyyat , issue a certificate to the M usi under its common seal and signature.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 3) Rule 43.Should a person desirous of making Wa s iyyat meet a sudden death after having initiated proceedings of Wa s iyyat though he may not have completed the prescribed form — his Wa s iyyat may be considered for acceptance after death on the basis of reliable evidence, provided: 1.The deceased otherwise came up to all requirements of Wa s iyyat and it can be expected if sudden death had not intervened there would have been no impediment in the acceptance of his Wa s iyyat.2.His heirs are willing and prepared to pay without delay H i ss a Wa s iyyat of his Tarka.3.Circumstances do not suggest any negative possibilities such as: a.Failure to advert to Wa s iyyat for a long time despite having means b.Mere expression of desire without taking any positive steps for a reasonably long period c.Initiating proceedings of Wa s iyyat at a time when a lesser financial sacrifice is involved d.Having obvious blemish on some religious aspect like: i.Negligence in saying prayers

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WA S IYYAT RULES 12 ii.Not coming upto high standard in payment of usual contributions iii.Slackness in contact and adherence to the organization of Jam a ‘at etc.etc.(Vide Resolution No.1 Extraordinary dated 9 July, 1988 of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan) PAYMENTS Rule 44.Ordinarily Wa s iyyat on property shall take effect after the death of the M usi and H i ss a Jai'dad shall be payable on Tarka.( Al-Wasiyya t Instruction No.1) Rule 45.Land owners that 'may, have some legal impediment in making a Wa s iyyat , may make an outright gift of such portion of their property in their life–time as they would have liked to bequeath in Wa s iyyat and have their gift deeds attested by their would–be heirs, if any, so as to signify their consent.It is essential that all such gift deeds are registered.' (Resolution of 'First Meeting' of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906, Clause 4) Rule 46.‘If there be any legal impediment in even making such a gift under Rule 45, then, upto the extent to which it is intended to bequeath under Wa s iyyat or donate by way of gift, the property may be assessed for its market value or be sold; and the assessed price or the sale price, as the case may be, shall be paid to Majlis Karpardaz Ma sa li h Qabrist a n.However, in such a case, whenever a new property is acquired it shall be dealt with in the like manner.’ (Resolution of 'First Meeting' of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906, Clause 5)

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WA S IYYAT RULES 13 Rule 47.Majlis Karpardaz may in its discretion permit a M usi to have his entire property or a unit of his property assessed in prescribed manner and make payment of H i ss a Jai'dad during his lifetime.Rule 48.Ordinarily Chanda Wa s iyyat shall be payable on the Cash Tarka of a M usi.However, if there be a statement by the M usi himself that on the Cash Tarka or a part thereof Chanda Wa s iyyat has already been paid then his statement shall be conclusive and no Chanda Wa s iyyat shall be recovered on that Cash Tarka.If there be no such statement of the M usi then the case will be decided on the report of the local Jam a‘ at.Rule 49.(a) If a M usi makes a gift of his immovable property in favour of his heir or heirs under circumstances which make it appear like a testamentary disposition to such heir or heirs or which otherwise is likely to defeat the very spirit of Wa s iyyat , then H i ss a Jai'dad shall nonetheless be payable on such property and in the event of the M usi 's death such property shall be treated as the M usi 's Tarka.(b) If a M usi makes a gift of his movable property, on which the payment of Wa s iyyat is obligatory, in favour of his heir or heirs under circumstance which makes it appear like a testamentary disposition to such heir or heirs or which otherwise is likely to defeat the very spirit of Wa s iyyat , then the H i ss a Wa s iyyat shall nonetheless be payable on such moveable property.Rule 50.(a) The entire proceedings with regard to the assessment of H i ss a Jai'dad shall be carried out in prescribed manner by the

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WA S IYYAT RULES 14 N az im Tashkh i s Jai'dad as representative of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.(b) The department of Tashkh i s Jai'dad shall be under Majlis Karpardaz Masalih Qabristan and will function according to the Rules and Regulations of Wasiyyat as approved by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih.* Rule 51.If income accrues from the property of the M usi then H i ss a A mad shall be payable on such income at the rate of Chanda ‘ A m i.e.1/16 Rule 52.Even though Hissa Jai'dad on a property has been paid in full, it shall be obligatory to pay Hissa Amad at the rate of Chanda ‘Am on such income which may accrues from this property.(Resolution No.4 Extraordinary of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, dated 21 November 1993) Rule 53.The M usi shall, after every five years, inform the office of the particulars of his property on the prescribed form.Rule 54.If some accession is made to the property of the M usi by his heirs, which accession does not in fact vest in him, then the M usi shall: i.Inform the office and obtain prior permission.ii.Make a declaration that the specific accession in the property shall not be distributed amongst his heirs on his death.* Rule No.224 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001

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WA S IYYAT RULES 15 iii.So far as possible, obtain the signatures of his heirs on such declaration.Rule 55.H i ss a A mad shall be payable on the commuted amount of Pension and it shall be obligatory for the M usi to make payment of such H i ss a A mad in lump sum.If, however, owing to some pressing circumstances, he is unable to do so, he shall, in the prescribed manner, seek permission and extension of time from Majlis Karpardaz.Rule 56.In the case of a M usi who dies during his service, the financial assistance provided to his family commonly known as gratuity or family pension, shall not be treated as his Tarka and H i ss a Wa s iyyat shall not be payable on it.Rule 57.The amount of any group insurance received on the death of a M usi shall not be treated as his Tarka if the premium of such insurance has been paid by the Government or the concerned organisation.Rule 58.In case of a group insurance where the premium has been paid through deductions from the salary of the M usi , H i ss a Wa s iyyat shall be payable to the extent of insurance premium deducted, unless the M usi in his lifetime has been paying H i ss a Wa s iyyat on his gross salary inclusive of the premium deductions.Rule 59.Such part of the Provident Fund on which H i ss a Wa s iyyat has not been paid and the Provident Fund is paid to the survivors, after M usi 's death, shall be treated as M usi 's Tarka and H i ss a Wa s iyyat shall be payable thereon.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 16 Rule 60.Remission of the arrears of Wa s iyyat dues cannot be granted under any circumstances.Rule 61.If, God forbid, the property of a M usi is destroyed or is substantially damaged due to some natural calamity, * Majlis Karpardaz shall take such factors into account while making a decision about H i ss a Jai'dad.CANCELLATION AND RESTORATION OF WA S IYYAT Rule 62.S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan shall be competent to cancel the Wa s iyyat of a M usi without assigning any reason and the decision of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan shall be final under all circumstances.Rule 63.The Wa s iyyat of any person who has been turned out of the Organisation of Jam a‘ at as punishment shall be deemed to have been cancelled.Rule 64.The Wa s iyyat of any person who defects from the Organisation of the Jam a‘ at shall be deemed to have been cancelled.Rule 65.'Where a person makes a Wa s iyyat but later, from some weakness of his faith, goes back on his Wa s iyyat or turns away from the Ahmadiyya Community, then even though the Anjuman might have under law taken possession of the property in question, it shall not be permissible for the Anjuman to retain possession thereof.Instead, all such * Force majeure.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 17 property shall be returned, for Allah does not stand in need of any one's property and in His sight all such property is loathsome and deserves to be rejected.' (Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 12) EXPLANATION: Under this rule property means such immovable property which in its original form is in possession of the S adr Anjuman Pakistan.It does not mean H i ss a A mad or H i ss a Jai'dad paid in cash, because such amounts are simultaneously utilized for the purposes of Wa s iyyat and these amounts are under no circumstances refundable.Rule 66.The Wa s iyyat of a M usi , who is unable to continue his Wa s iyyat for lack of means shall, upon his request, be cancelled.Rule 67.Upon receiving information that a M usi has lost his mental balance, is no longer in possession of his senses and commits acts in clear violation of Shari‘ah , the S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, after verifying the reports may cancel the Wa s iyyat of such a M usi.(Resolution No.6 Extraordinary of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Dated 24 January 1993) Rule 68.S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, shall be competent to cancel, on the recommendation of Majlis Karpardaz , the Wa s iyyat of a M usi who fails to pay Chanda H i ss a A mad for six months from the date when it falls due and does not get extension from the office showing cause of his inability.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 18 Rule 69.It shall be obligatory for every M usi to submit to the Wasiyyat office, at the end of every year, a declaration, as set out in Schedule C, in respect of his payments towards H i ss a A mad.In case such a declaration is not received, Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, after giving necessary warning, is entitled to declare the Musi , a defaulter, and shall take necessary disciplinary measures, which may also lead to the cancellation of his Wasiyyat.Rule 70.Administering warning shall not be necessary for cancellation of Wa s iyyat in every case.However, if cancellation of Wa s iyyat is contemplated under rule 68 then generally at least one warning shall be administered.Rule 71.The Wa s iyyat of such M usi heirs, who fail to pay according to their undertaking the arrears of buried M usi s and, who do not upon showing cause, get extension of time shall be cancelled.Rule 72.A Musi, whose Wasiyyat has been cancelled by Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, shall not be eligible to be an office–bearer of the Jama'at.Rule 73.The restoration of a Wa s iyyat cancelled under Rule 63 may be considered after remission of the punishment, upon the application of the person concerned.In such a case it shall be necessary to pay Chanda H i ss a A mad for the intervening period.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 19 Rule 74.If a person whose Wa s iyyat has been cancelled under Rule 64 re-initiates * and makes a new Wa s iyyat it may be considered according to Rules.Rule 75.Restoration of a Wa s iyyat cancelled under Rule 66 may be considered on the application of the M usi on the same terms and conditions as are applicable for new Wa s iyyat.It shall further be necessary that: i.He pays up the arrears of Chanda Wa s iyyat due at the time of cancellation.ii.He has been regularly paying Chanda ‘ A m at prescribed rate during the period his Wa s iyyat remained cancelled.iii.He pays difference of paid Chanda ‘ A m and due H i ss a A mad for the period of cancellation.Note:- If, due to certain circumstances, the concerned person is unable to get his Wa s iyyat restored, his application for a new Wa s iyyat may be considered by Majlis Karpardaz.In such a case the compliance of clause (iii) of the aforementioned clauses shall not be necessary.(Resolution No.11 Extraordinary of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Dated 13 April 1989) Rule 76.The restoration of a Wasiyyat cancelled under Rule 67 may be considered on the recovery to health of the Musi concerned, upon his application.Rule 77.The restoration of a Wa s iyyat cancelled under Rule 68 shall only be considered if the entire arrears of H i ss a A mad is fully paid.The payment of only Chanda ‘ A m during the period * Re-initiation means the person concerned pledges fresh allegiance by performing Bai‘at.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 20 of cancellation shall not be enough; the difference of paid Chanda ‘ A m and due H i ss a A mad for the period of cancellation shall also have to be paid.For the restoration of the Wa s iyyat all such conditions shall be fulfilled as are provided for a new Wa s iyyat.BURIAL AND MEMORIAL STONES Rule 78.(a) Musis shall be buried in Bahishti Maqbarah with the approval of Khalifatul Masih.In case of Khalifatul Masih's absence from Markaz , this sanction shall be given by Nazir-e- Ala.1 (b) On the death of a Musi , when his dead body is brought for burial in Bahishti Maqbarah the following procedure shall be adopted:- (i).The time of death of the deceased shall be ascertained from the heirs and recorded on the file.(ii).If there is some impediment in burial of the dead body in the Bahishti Maqbarah , and the dead body is likely to decompose before the decision is made, it shall be subjected to a proper medical examination.If upon such examination immediate burial is considered necessary, the dead body shall be buried as Am a nat in the common graveyard.(iii).For the purpose of the medical examination under clause (b)(ii) above the Chief Medical Officer Fa dl-e- 1 Rule No.223 Rules and Regulations of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Published in November 2001

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WA S IYYAT RULES 21 ' Umar Hospital shall, on the request of Secretary Majlis Karpardaz , cause the dead body to be examined without delay and submit a written report clearly stating the condition of the dead body and as to how long the burial can be deferred.Rule 79.‘The corpse of such person who has not died in Q a d ia n (Rabwah) shall not be brought to Q a d ia n (Rabwah) save in a coffin.’ (Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat clause 5) Rule 80.Unless hereinafter excepted, the burial of a M usi in the Bahishti Maqbarah shall be carried out only after the full payment of H i ss a Wa s iyyat , failing which, the dead body shall be buried as Am a nat in any other graveyard and the dead body shall be transferred to Bahishti Maqbarah , in accordance with the rules, after the payment of H i ss a Wa s iyyat has been made.EXCEPTION: If H i ss a Jai'dad of a M usi has not been paid in full, he may be buried in Bahishti Maqbarah upon furnishing of such dependable security which Majlis Karpardaz , in its discretion, considers to be a substitute for cash payment.Explanation: (a) This relaxation shall apply only to H i ss a Jai'dad.The arrears of H i ss a A mad shall have to be cleared immediately.(b) Dependable security may include a personal guarantee provided it is furnished by two M usi s of status acceptable to Majlis Karpardaz and who have means of paying secured amount and both the guarantors severally undertake to pay the total amount within a specified period not exceeding one year.Rule 81.If upon the death of a M usi he has been buried as Am a nat for non-payment of H i ss a Wa s iyyat it shall be

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WA S IYYAT RULES 22 obligatory for his heirs to pay H i ss a Jai'dad and other Wa s iyyat dues from his Tarka , within a period not exceeding one year; otherwise the deceased M usi 's Wa s iyyat shall be deemed to have been cancelled.However, in exceptional circumstances, the Majlis Karpardaz , having considered such circumstances, may grant reasonable extension.Rule 82.The inscription on the tombstone, to be erected on the grave of a M usi , may include the following particulars appropriately worded: i.Name-of the M usi ii.Date of death iii.Date of Initiation iv.Age (at the time of death) v.Date of Wa s iyyat vi.If the Wa s iyyat is for more than 1 / 10th, mention of that fact.vii.Any distinction achieved, a brief account of services rendered and related facts.viii.Citation of any observations of appreciation made by the Promised Messiah or his revered Khulaf a.Rule 83.A M usi shall be buried in Bahishti Maqbarah at the site assigned by the Office.Rule 84.No one shall be entitled to have a particular site in Bahishti Maqbarah reserved for his grave or grave of any of his relatives.Rule 85.For the purpose of burial of a Musi in the block laid out for the ‘Companions’ of the Promised Messiah, the word ‘Companion’ of the Promised Messiah shall mean a person who had physically seen the Promised Messiah while his father, mother or guardian, as the case may be, was a believer

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WA S IYYAT RULES 23 in the Promised Messiah and his age, in 1908, at the time of Promised Messiah’s death was not less than twelve years.(Resolution No.371 Informal of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Dated 26 June 1989) Rule 86.If a M usi has been buried as Am a nat at some other place, his corpse may be exhumed and transferred to Bahishti Maqbarah after the expiry of not less than six months period.For this purpose it shall be necessary to obtain permission from Na za rat Bahishti Maqbarah at least one month prior to such shifting.No such corpse shall be brought without obtaining such permission.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 5) Rule 87.‘If a person who has made out a Wa s iyyat and has fulfilled all conditions laid down in the booklet Al-Wasiyyat , God forbid, dies of plague the mandatory direction is that his corpse shall be buried in a coffin as Am a nat at some other place for two years, where after the coffin containing the corpse shall be brought at such a time when there is no plague either at the place of death or in Q a d ia n (Rabwah).’ (Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 6) Rule 88.If a person making Wa s iyyat according to the booklet Al-Wasiyyat , God forbid, be a leper whose physical condition is not fit to be brought to Bahishti Maqbarah then obviously it shall not be proper to bring his corpse to the Bahishti Maqbarah.But if he remains firm on his Wa s iyyat his reward shall be equal to that of the one who is buried in Bahishti Maqbarah.(Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 17) Rule 89.Should a M usi 'die under circumstances such as by drowning in a river' or for some other reasons 'it is not possible

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WA S IYYAT RULES 24 to transport his dead body, his Wa s iyyat shall nonetheless remain valid', provided that he has fulfilled all the conditions of Wa s iyyat ; 'and in the sight of Allah such a person shall be as though he were buried in the Bahishti Maqbarah ; and it would be permissible to erect a stone in his memory in the Bahishti Maqbarah.’ (Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 8) Rule 90.Prior permission of Majlis Karpardaz shall be necessary for any inscription on a tomb-stone other than the usual ones.Rule 91.The case for burial of a non- M usi in Bahishti Maqbarah as prescribed in the booklet Al-Wasiyyat and clause 18 of appendix thereof, may be submitted to Hadrat Khalifatul Masih by the unanimous recommendation of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.The aforementioned condition of Booklet Al-Wasiyyat reads thus: ‘Every righteous person who possesses no property whatsoever and cannot render any financial service may be buried in this Graveyard, if it be established that he lived a life devoted to the cause of the Religion and was a righteous man.’ Clause 18 of Appendix to booklet Al-Wasiyyat reads thus: ‘If a person possesses no movable or immovable property and yet it is proved that he is a righteous dervish, a God-fearing and a true believer with no element of hypocrisy or love of this world or shortcoming in his submission, may be buried in this graveyard with my permission or after me with the unanimous opinion of the Anjuman.’

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WA S IYYAT RULES 25 MISCELLANEOUS Rule 92.'Should any litigation become necessary for the enforcement of Wa s iyyat all expenses in this respect shall be met out of the Wa s iyyat funds.' (Appendix to Al-Wasiyyat Clause 11) INTERPRETATION, EXPLANATION, AMENDMENT AND REPEAL Rule 93.The booklet Al-Wasiyyat , by the Promised Messiah, Instructions dated 20 December 1905, Appendix to booklet Al- Wasiyyat and the Minutes of the First Meeting of the Board of Directors of S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya dated 29 January 1906, shall be treated as the basic documents for the interpretation and explanation of these Wa s iyyat Rules.It shall not be permissible to adopt a construction which is in any way in conflict with the basic documents.Rule 94.The Wa s iyyat Rules may be amended, repealed or added to under the direction or with the approval of Hadrat Khal i fatul Masih.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 31 REGULATIONS OF MAJLIS KARPARDAZ INCOME (A) Income means all kinds of Income, derived from various sources.Every Chanda -paying member shall pay his Chanda at the prescribed rate in keeping with the demands of Taqw a and the verdict of his faith and conscience.House rent and miscellaneous expenses of similar nature are not to be deducted from Income for the purposes of Chanda.However, Travel allowances (T.A.& D.A.) paid to perform professional or official duties are exempt from being included into Income.However, it is commendable, if some one pays Chanda on any savings from such allowances.(B) "If a Chanda -paying member finds it difficult to pay Chanda or to pay it at the prescribed rate, he can seek full or partial remission from Hadrat Khalifatul Masih , by submitting an application through Am i r Jam a ‘at , stating reasons.Those who are permitted to pay Chanda at reduced rates shall remain eligible to vote in any election; but it will be essential to obtain prior permission from Markaz before appointment or election of such persons at responsible offices.This is because, an Office-bearer who lags behind in financial sacrifices may not become an example for others to follow.Note: This relaxation does not apply to Chanda Wa s iyyat.In case a M usi is unable to pay Chanda at

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WA S IYYAT RULES 32 the prescribed rate he had better, get his Wa s iyyat cancelled on account of extreme hardship.(C) If some definite evidence comes to the knowledge of Jam a ‘at about a M usi , indicating that he/she has declared his/her income wrongly and that, being a M usi such a deed on his/her part demands disciplinary action, the case of such a person shall be presented, along with relevant evidence, to Majlis Karpardaz for consideration.Note:- (i) A person who has obtained permission to pay Chanda 'Am at a reduced rate must, pay Chanda at the full rate for at least a year, before applying for Wasiyyat.(ii) A person who has obtained full exemption from the payments of Chanda 'Am in previous years must, pay Chanda at the full rate for at least two years, before applying for Wasiyyat.(iii) MINIMUM INCOME:- Since extraordinary sacrifice is expected of a Musi , an assessment should be made of the minimum income that is required for subsistence in a particular country.This minimum income should be taken into account when the Wasiyyat is considered for approval.(D) If income of a family (either in the form of salary or allowance) depends on the number of the members of the family or is paid according to a fixed percentage or formula based on head of the family, his wife and children, e.g.social allowance given by the government or the allowance paid to a missionary by the Jam a ‘at , then the total of such salary or allowance

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WA S IYYAT RULES 40 dependents after him the period for payment of amount due as Hissa Jai'dad , shall extend to five years after the assessment.(B) If, God forbid, the M usi dies while making payments toward H i ss a Jai'dad of the house mentioned under Regulation 6A, his heirs shall be afforded the facility to pay the outstanding balance within the remaining period.But in order to avail this facility the heirs shall have to furnish, under Rule 80, such security which is acceptable to Majlis Karpardaz.(According to the Decision of Majlis-e-Mushawarat Pakistan 1985) Regulation 7: In case no payment is at all made within the specified time, the said assessment shall stand cancelled.Regulation 8: In case part payment of the amount due as Hissa Jai'dad has been made, the Hissa Jai'dad shall be considered to have been paid proportionately; and for the assessment of the remaining portion of Jai'dad , a fresh application for assessment will have to be made.Regulation 9: Payment of Hissa Jai'dad on all mortgaged properties shall be obligatory.This may be paid in two ways: (i) If a Musi wishes to pay the Hissa Jai'dad on a mortgaged property in his lifetime, the property will be assessed according to the market value and the outstanding amount of the mortgage will not be deducted from the assessed value.(ii) If Hissa Jai'dad has not been paid on a mortgaged property in a Musi's lifetime, after his/her demise it will be payable only on the amount which is determined after deducting the outstanding amount of mortgage from the assessed value of the property.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 41 Regulation 10: Any property belonging to a Musi , which due to legal requirement or necessity is also in the name of another person, such property will be considered as belonging to the person who has actually bought it and not as a joint property.Regulation 11: A property which has been acquired by a Musi but gifted or put in someone else's name shall also be considered part of the Musi's estate.Regulation 12: It shall be the responsibility of a Musi to inform about any property which has been bought by someone else and put in his name as a trust, so that it may not be considered part of his estate.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 42 INSTRUCTIONS MAJALIS M USI AN Under Rule 18 of Wa s iyyat Rules FORMATION AND MEMBERSHIP 1.A Majlis M usi an shall be established in each Jam a‘ at where there are three or more M usi s.2.Every M usi shall be a member of the Majlis M usi an of the local Jam a‘ at.3.The Secretary Wa sa ya shall be the Chairman of Majlis M usi an.4.The tenure for the office of the Chairman of the Majlis M usi an shall be three years.5.The Majlis M usi an shall have as many sectors as there are for the administration of the local Jam a‘ at.FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES NEW WA S IYYATS 6.It shall be the duty of the Majlis M usi an to motivate the members of the local Jam a‘ at for Wa s iyyat , endeavour to bring non- M usi members within the fold of Institution of Wa s iyyat and to constantly draw the attention of the members towards the booklet Al-Wasiyyat and the directives of the Khulaf a of the Jam a‘ at.7.It shall be the duty of Majlis M usi an to process new Wa s iyyats , to guide prospective M usi s and to assist them in writing and executing the Wa s iyyat.8.It shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Majlis M usi an to despatch without delay the Wa s iyyat after it has been

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WA S IYYAT RULES 43 written down on the prescribed form.All correspondence till the completion and acceptance of Wa s iyyat shall be carried out through Chairman Majlis M usi an.TRAINING AND SUPERVISION 9.The Chairman of the Majlis M usi an shall act as a liaison between the Department of Bahishti Maqbarah and the M usi s.10.It shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Majlis M usi an to maintain an uptodate list of the M usi s and to keep the Department informed of the movement of a M usi from one Jam a‘ at to the other.11.The Majlis M usi an shall hold regular meetings from time to time.12.The Majlis M usi an , in its meeting, shall keep on reminding the members of the importance of the Institution of Wa s iyyat , the Divine tidings relating thereto and their obligations as M usi s.It will also arrange for the training of the heirs of M usi s and shall draw their attention to the spirit of Wa s iyyat and the demands it makes upon them.13.The Majlis M usi an shall watch that the M usi s do not show such weakness in belief and practice that may degrade a M usi.14.It shall be the duty of Majlis M usi an to chalk out a plan and make arrangements to teach bare reading of the Holy Qur’an to those who cannot and to teach meanings and commentary to those who already know the bare reading.15.The Majlis M usi an shall arrange that every M usi takes up teaching of 'Qur’an' to two such persons who do not know its reading.16.The Majlis M usi an shall make every effort to raise the general standard of training of the Jam a‘ at and shall assign

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WA S IYYAT RULES 44 appropriate tasks to individual M usi s in pursuit of this objective.TA‘L I MUL QUR’AN AND WAQF A R DI 17.The motivation and promotion of Ta‘l i mul Qur’an and Waqf A r di scheme in a local Jam a‘ at shall be the responsibility of the Majlis M usi an.The Chairman of the Majlis M usi an shall, with the help and cooperation of the M usi s , endeavour to meet the demands of Ta‘l i mul Qur’an and Waqf ‘ A r di schemes.18.The Majlis M usi an shall procure a reasonable number of Waqf i n ‘ A r di commensurate with the number and condition of the local Jam a‘ at.19.It shall be the duty of Majlis M usi an to achieve the cent per cent target of Ta‘limul Qur'an amongst its members and ensure that there is no M usi who does not know even bare reading of the Holy Qur’an.20.It shall be the duty of Majlis M usi an to endeavour in the dissemination of the light of the Holy Qur’an and for that purpose work under the directions of the local Jam a‘ at , the department of Ta‘l i mul Qur’an and the office of Bahishti Maqbarah.ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE OF MUS I S 21.It shall be the duty of Majlis M usi an to keep the M usi s informed of the Wa s iyyat Rules, the relevant Regulations and Instructions by convening meetings or through other means.22.It shall be the duty of Majlis M us ian to emphasize and explain to all the M usi s of the Jam a‘ at the importance of submission of their declarations, under Rule 69, on receipt of their annual accounts, and also to have their accounts up-

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WA S IYYAT RULES 45 dated, and to help Musis resolve any difficulties they may encounter in this regard.ELECTION 23.In every local Jama'at the Secretary Wasaya shall be elected as per rules.Every secretary Wasaya must necessarily be a Musi.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 46 INSTRUCTIONS FOR M USI S 1.In all your correspondence with the Bahishti Maqbarah Office * or whenever you pay your Chanda H i ss a A mad or H i ss a Jai'dad in the local Jam a‘ at , always write your name, father's or husband's name, alongwith your Wa s iyyat number.2.Whenever you change your residence from one Jam a‘ at to another Jam a‘ at please inform the Bahishti Maqbarah Office * and both the concerned Jam a‘ ats of your new address.3.On receipt of annual statement of payments from the local Jama'at or the Bahishti Maqbarah Office ** , as per Rule No.69, the Musi should fill-in the specified declaration form and send it to the local Jama'at and the Bahishti Maqbarah Office **.This form must be sent by the Bahishti Maqbarah Office ** to the Musi by 31st October each year.If for any reason the Musi does not receive the record of his payments alongwith the declaration form, he should inform the local Jama'at and the Bahishti Maqbarah Office **.4.Please preserve the receipts of your payments of Chanda H i ss a A mad / H i ss a Jai'dad in a file.Similarly, please arrange to preserve the Wa s iyyat Certificate and the relevant documents.* Wakilul Mal II , Tahrik Jadid Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Rabwah for M usi s outside Pakistan.** National Amir / President shall deliver the detail of annual payments to the Musis living outside Pakistan, on behalf of Wakilul Mal II Rabwah.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 47 5.Whenever you get an opportunity to visit the Centre of the Jam a‘ at please drop in at the Bahishti Maqbarah Office and reconcile your payments recorded in the ledger with your receipts.6.Please bear in mind that under the Rules, it is obligatory for you to inform the Bahishti Maqbarah Office about the particulars of your properly after every five years.7.Always keep in mind that the financial aspect of Wa s iyyat is only meant to signify the spirit of sacrifice and service to Religion and that what really matters is faith, sincerity and righteous deeds.Furthermore every M usi must be 'a God– fearing person, must abstain from the prohibitions and must not indulge in any act that savours of Shirk or harmful innovation and should be a simple and straight Muslim'; and 'to the best of his ability, should live in accordance with the Islamic Teachings and should strive in the ways of righteousness and purity – a Muslim with Faith in Unity of Allah and true belief in His Messenger – and should not transgress where the rights of others are concerned'.INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE M USI S 1.Before committing the Wasiyyat (Will) to writing please read or have read out to you, more then once, the Promised Messiah's booklet Al-Wasiyyat and the Appendix thereto and other rules (Viz.Minutes of the First Meeting of Board of Directors of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian held on January 29, 1906 duly verified by the Promised Messiah).It is important to bear in mind that the first and foremost condition for an aspirant Musi is that he should be pious, should follow the biddings of the Shari'ah , should give preference to his faith over every worldly

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WA S IYYAT RULES 48 consideration, and should be a true, sincere and devoted Ahmadi.2.The Wa s iyyat is to be executed in good health.A 'death-bed' Wa s iyyat shall not be accepted.3.A Wa s iyyat which includes immovable property should, as far as possible, be signed by the heirs/partners of the M usi.4.The Wasiyyat made by a married woman must be witnessed by her husband if he is alive.Haq Mahr ∗ shall be considered part of her assets and should be specified in her Wasiyyat , and it should also be stated whether it has been received or is still due from her husband.The nature, weight and estimated value of all her jewellery should be specified among the details.The monthly income of the husband and, if he is a Musi , his Wasiyyat number is also to be mentioned.5.Should there be any legal obstacles preventing the Musis from including any part of their immovable property in their Wasiyyat , they should execute it as a gift to Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Rabwah in their life-time and put the property in Sadr Anjuman Pakistan, Rabwah's name and should send a copy of the deed of the transfer of property to Sadr Anjuman Pakistan.If they face difficulties in the execution of the said property as a gift, they should write the detail of all such property in their Wasiyyat form, at the time of filing their Wasiyyat.This detail shall also include the location and market value of all such property.The market value shall be decided in consultation with his local Jama'at.The local president shall verify on a separate sheet that the market value of all the property has been evaluated correctly.The president shall also verify that the Musi has no other property.∗ Dowry given by the groom to the bride.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 49 6.Every Musi shall pay Chanda on any income from his/her immovable property at the rate of Chanda 'Am.All Musis must confirm that they will pay Hissa Amad on their monthly income and should pay it on a monthly basis.Musis should also declare all their annual income in Form Schedule 'C' and send it to the Bahishti Maqbarah Office.* 7.A Musi shall pay his Chanda Hissa Amad either from the date of writing of his Wasiyyat or from the date when the Wasiyyat has been accepted, regardless of the date when he might receive his Wasiyyat certificate.8.The Wasiyyat of such a Musi who fails to pay Chanda Hissa Amad for six months from the date when it falls due, or discontinues to pay, and does not get permission from the office of Majlis Karpardaz Masalih Qabristan Rabwah, showing cause of his inability, is liable to be cancelled.9.Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan shall have the right not to accept any Wasiyyat , or cancel a Wasiyyat after it has been approved without having to disclose the reasons for its cancellation.Any decision made by Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan in this respect shall be final.* Musis living outside Pakistan shall send these forms to the National Amir / President for onward transmission to Wakilul Mal II , Tahrik Jadid Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 50 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAJLIS KARPARDAZ MA SA LI H QABRIST A N Under Rule No.35 of the Wa s iyyat Rules The following points should be considered at the time of granting approval to a new Wa s iyyat :- (1).Examine the sacrifice of the prospective M usi in Obligatory Chandas as well as other Financial Schemes of the Jam a‘ at.(2).Men and women have equal rights and responsibilities as far as the eligibility and qualification for Wa s iyyat is concerned.(3).If the prospective M usi has transferred any property to his/her wife/husband or any son/daughter or any other person prior to undertaking the Will either as a gift or as a legacy, bequest, inheritance or testamentary disposition, the entire transaction is to be examined thoroughly with a view to ensure that the element of outstanding financial sacrifice and the spirit and purpose of Wa s iyyat is not in anyway defeated.(4).Examine whether the standard of living of the prospective M usi conforms to the income stated in the Will.(5).If the age of the prospective M usi is 60 years or above then, if Majlis Karpardaz deems necessary, the following may be asked for him: i.What has been his / her maximum income per month / year.ii.and why could he / she not undertake the Wa s iyyat at an earlier stage.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 51 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICE-BEARERS OF LOCAL JAM A‘ ATS 1.Every Jam a‘ at shall keep in a Register a complete record of relevant particulars and Wa s iyyat number of each M usi of the Jam a‘ at.2.Whenever a M usi moves from one Jam a‘ at to another, the local Jam a‘ at shall intimate to both the Bahishti Maqbarah Office * as well as the other Jam a‘ at about the change of address of the M usi.3.The local Jama'at shall be responsible to ensure that the Musis , after receiving the Verification form alongwith the Detail of Payments, have filled it properly and sent it back to the Bahishti Maqbarah office *.4.The local ** Jam a‘ at shall remit each month amounts of Chanda H i ss a A mad and H i ss a Jai'dad to S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan alongwith details of payments.5.This detail should contain not only the Wa s iyyat number but also the name of the M usi and his/her father's / husband's name.6.While receiving Chanda from a prospective M usi whose Wa s iyyat is still under consideration for acceptance, it is necessary that: (a) The word ' Am a nat ' is written on the receipt issued against the sub-head of Chanda , viz.' Chanda Shart Awwal ', ' H i ss a A mad ', ' H i ss a A mad ' at the rate of Chanda ‘ A m ' and ' H i ss a * Wakilul Mal II , Tahrik Jadid Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, Rabwah for M usi s outside Pakistan.** For Jam a‘ at s outside Pakistan: The Local Jam a‘ at shall remit all the Chandas to the National Headquarters.The National Headquarters shall ensure that details of payments of H i ss a A mad and H i ss a Jai'dad received each month is attached with the monthly Statement of Income submitted to the Centre.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 52 Jai'dad ', (So that in case of non-acceptance of Wa s iyyat such amounts could be refunded or adjusted towards Chanda ‘ A m if so desired by the person concerned.) (b) According to Rule 38, 'before the Wa s iyyat is placed for acceptance it shall be obligatory to have it published and notified in at least two newspapers', and under Rule 29 it shall be necessary for a prospective M usi to pay expenses for notification of Wa s iyyat.Since amounts received for these expenses are not refundable, hence the word ' Am a nat ' is not to be written on receiving these amounts.7.While receiving Chanda from those M usi s whose Wa s iyyats have been cancelled under Rules 63, 66 or 68 and who under Rule 73, 75 or 77 apply for restoration of their Wa s iyyat , it is essential to write the word ' Am a nat ' with the sub-head of Chanda (so that in case of non-acceptance of their application for restoration of Wa s iyyat such amounts may be refunded or adjusted towards Chanda ‘ A m if so desired by the person concerned).8.* While remitting amounts of Chanda Hissa Amad and Hissa Jai'dad to Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, the local Jama'ats shall see that separate copies of details of Hissa Amad and Hissa Jai'dad are despatched, and an additional copy is forwarded direct to the Bahishti Maqbarah Office.9.It shall be the responsibility of the local Jama’at to ensure that alongwith the details of Hissa Amad and Hissa Jai'dad , the * For Jama'ats outside Pakistan: details of payments towards Chanda Hissa Amad and Hissa Jai'dad should not be mixed with each other.These statements are to be despatched to Wakilul Mal II , Rabwah, through Additional Wakilul Mal London.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 53 coupon * number, the date of the coupon * and the Chanda code are also entered.10.Whenever a dead body is sent to Rabwah for burial (in Bahishti Maqbarah ) the local Jam a‘ at shall arrange to forward alongwith the dead body the required particulars of the deceased M usi on the prescribed form as set out in Schedule 'F'.* For Jama'ats outside Pakistan: Coupon means the individual receipt number.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 55 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF BAHISHTI MAQBARAH The Bahishti Maqbarah office shall arrange that:- 1.Photocopy of each basic document of Wa s iyyat is filed in the M usi 's Wa s iyyat file and the original documents are kept in safe custody.2.If the approval of Wa s iyyat or action on the M usi 's application for assessment is protracted or otherwise delayed the M usi is kept informed of the progress.3.The entries in the column provided for 'Ref.of action taken', in the incoming D a k Register, are kept up-to-date.4.On receiving information from S adr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan's Chest, the amounts received without detail are entered in a Register date-wise and District-wise; and initiate correspondence with the respective Jam a‘ ats to procure relevant details.5.(a).Amounts received towards Chandas ' Shar t Awwal ', ' H i ss a A mad ', ' H i ss a A mad at the rate of Chanda ‘ A m and ' H i ss a Jai'dad ', from prospective M usi s whose Wa s iyyat is still under consideration for acceptance, are treated as ' Am a nat ', so that in case of non-acceptance of the Wa s iyyat these amounts may be refunded or adjusted towards Chanda ‘ A m if so desired by the person concerned.(b).The amounts received towards expenses for notification of Wa s iyyat , under Rule 29 and 38, are not refundable.6.The amounts of Chandas received from those M usi s whose Wa s iyyat has been cancelled under Rule 63, 66 or 68 and who under Rule 73, 75 or 77 apply for restoration of Wa s iyyat are treated as ' Am a nat ', so that in case of non-acceptance of their application for restoration such amounts may be refunded or adjusted towards Chanda ‘ A m if so desired by the person concerned; and till the decision of the application for restoration of Wa s iyyat , such amounts are not entered in his personal ledger.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 56 7.At the end of each fiscal year annual account of each Musi's Hissa Amad is despatched to him on a form as set out in Schedule C(a); and that a form as set out in Schedule C is attached to enable the Musi to submit his declaration as required by Rule 69.8.After despatching the annual account to the Musis the office shall, through publication in the Daily Alfazal and other periodicals of the Jama'at , advise the Musis to submit their declarations, in respect of payments made, to the office.9.A request, through registered post, is sent to such Musis who fail to submit their declarations upto 15 December, for submission of their declarations.The Amir /President of the concerned Jama'at is also requested to get such declarations submitted.10.On receipt of such declaration (as per rule 69) from the Musi his final statement of annual account is despatched to him.11.Statement of account is despatched to a Musi whenever demanded.12.Forms for 'particulars of deceased Musi for burial' as set out in schedule 'F' are provided to the local Jama'at s so that whenever a dead body is sent for burial (in Bahishti Maqbarah ) the required information is provided alongwith the dead body.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 57 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING RESTORATION OF CANCELLED WA S IYYATS Under Rules No.63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 Those persons whose Wa s iyyat has been cancelled and who apply for restoration of their Wa s iyyat , should have the word ' Am a nat ' inscribed on the receipt while making payments towards Chanda Wa s iyyat , so that in case of non-acceptance of their application for restoration such amounts may be refunded or adjusted towards Chanda ‘ A m if so desired by the person concerned.

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WA S IYYAT RULES 58 WITH REGARD TO MAQBARAH MUSIAN (Resolution No.1, Extraordinary / 15-08-1994, Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan) 'Where-ever it is possible and the law of the land as well as circumstances permit, the national Jama'at of every country should establish separate cemetery for Musis.This can be done by setting aside a portion of the Jama'at's cemetery for the burial of Musis and it should be given the name Maqbarah-e-Musian.It should be maintained properly and made to look beautiful in every way'.1.In each country where the Maqbarah-e-Musian is established, a 'Committee for Maqbarah-e-Musian ' is to be formed with the approval of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih.This Committee shall motivate the members of the Jama'at to make Wasiyyat and it shall be responsible for all matters related to the burial of Musis and Maqbarah-e-Musian.2.This Committee shall comprise 5 to 7 members including the Amir who shall be its Chairman.The National secretary Wasaya , the National Secretary Mal and the Missionary Incharge shall also be its members.National Secretary Wasaya shall be the Secretary of the Committee.The quorum for a meeting shall be three.3.When a Musi dies, every effort should be made to bring his/her body to Bahishti Maqbarah Rabwah/Qadian.In this case, alongwith the body the report of the 'Committee for Maqbarah-e-Musian ' shall be sent to the Markaz alongwith the particulars of the deceased Musi.Majlis Karpardaz Masalih Qabristan Rabwah/Qadian shall carry out the burial in Bahishti Maqbarah after fulfilling the necessary requirements.4.If it is not possible to transport a Musi's body to the Markaz , the 'Committee for Maqbarah-e-Musian ' shall

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WA S IYYAT RULES 59 carry out the necessary processing for burial in Maqbarah-e-Musian.For this purpose the Committee shall submit its report to Hadrat Khalifatul Masih, or to whoever is appointed by Hadur for this purpose.This report should include the particulars of a Musi's Wasiyyat, Tarka (Inheritance), Hissa Jai'dad and Hissa Amad and other necessary particulars for burial and also recommendation for burial in Maqbarah-e-Musian.On receiving the approval of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih or his appointee for the purpose, the burial in Maqbarah-e-Musian shall be carried out.5.For all Musis buried in Maqbarah-e-Musian Memorial stones shall be erected in Bahishti Maqbarah Qadian/Rabwah.These stones shall be country-wise, and may include Musi's name, father/husband's name, Wasiyyat number, age, date of death and place of burial.If the number of such Musis is too large, several names can be listed on a single stone.6.Moreover, Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan shall maintain a proper record of the names of such Musis.Copies of this record shall also be kept in prominent Mission Houses of the Jama'at.

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