Demands of Tahrik-e-Jadid
In sermons on November 16th, November 23rd, and November 30th, 1934, Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih IIra outlined the framework of Tahrik-e-Jadid,
and made nineteen demands on his followers. Huzur said:
“All demands of Tahrik-e-Jadid have been introduced for the reason that you could become manifestation of Allah’s attributes ” (Alfazal vol .15, No. 283).
Consolidated demands as published in “An Introduction to FINANCIAL SACRIFICE” by department of Tahrik e Jadid in 2005.
1. Lead a simple life.
2. Participate in spreading the message of Islam worldwide.
3. Dedicate leave periods for the service of Jama‘at.
4. Members to dedicate their lives to serve Islam.
5. Dedicate during seasonal vacation, periods for the service of Jama‘at.
6. Offer your children for life-time Waqf.
7. Pensioners/Retired people 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. Seek advice from the Jama‘at when deciding about higher education and future of your children.
12. Develop the habit of working with your own hands (instead of depending upon others).
13. Jobless persons should not hesitate to take up even petty jobs.
14. Promote Islamic culture.
15. Promote honesty in the society.
16. Keep the paths clean.
17. Protect women’s rights.
18. If possible members may build houses in Qadian.
19. Offer special prayers in order to succeed in these undertakings.
All Jama’at members should keep the following instructions in mind in regards to Tahrik-e-Jadid:
1. The Tahrik-e-Jadid year begins on 1st Nov and ends on 31st October
2. Every effort should be made not to leave a single member of the Jama’at out of this scheme
3. Every new Ahmadi should also be brought into this scheme
4. Parents should include even their newborns into this scheme
5. Those who have just started earning independently should participate in it with greater enthusiasm
6. Try to continue the sacrifice of deceased relatives who used to pay Chanda Tahrik-e-Jadid.