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can only offer advice, which may be refused if the Sultan so pleases. Iran also practices Shr where the leader consults with other clergies. Majlis Shr in Jamàt Ahmadiyya In Jamàt Ahmadiyya, Majlis Shr is an advisory consultative council of the Jamàt. This institution was established in 1922 by Hadrat Mirza Bashirudin Mahmood Ahmed, Khalfatul Mash II (ra). International Majlis Shr normally convened annually to submit its recommendations to Hadrat Khalfatul Mash on such matters of international importance, as might be entrusted to it through the members of the Jamàt through their Amrs and Majlis `mila. Apart from International Majlis Shr, every country now holds its own National Shr annually to discuss and advise the National Amr on matters of national importance. The National Amr then forwards these recommendations to Hadrat Khalfatul Mash for his consideration and approval. The first Majlis Shura of Canada Jamaàt was held on December 24, 1977. It was also the first day of Jalsa Salana Canada. Members of Majlis Shr Majlis Shr is composed of the Presidents and elected representatives of the local Jamàts, members of the National Majlis `mila (including Central Missionaries working in any capacity) and other national office bearers. Proceeding of Majlis Shr The format of the session of Majlis Shr is as follows: • After the inaugural address by Hadrat Khalfatul Mash, or his representative as the case may be, a report of the Majlis Shr of the previous year is presented by the Secretary Shr. • The minutes of the previous regular annual Shr are confirmed by the Majlis Shr. • The approved agenda for the current meeting is presented by Secretary Shr. • If it is an election year (to elect office bearers of the Jamaàt), then national office bearers are elected for a 3-year term. • If required, sub-committees are set up for detailed consideration of the items/proposals on the agenda. It is to be noted that all the proposals on the agenda which could be submitted by any Auxiliary organization, Jamaàt, or National Majlis Àmila are reviewed and approved by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih. • The sub-committees submit their reports to the Shr for discussion and formulation of its recommendations. • After discussing the proposal and the report of the sub-committee, the Majlis Shura then formulates its recommendations by majority vote. The Amr submits the proposed recommendations to Hadrat Khalfatul Mash for his consideration and decision. Hadrat Khalfatul Mash, at his pleasure, generally accepts the recommendations made by the majority. However, if he is of the view that a recommendation ignores a principle, he explains the principle and rejects the recommendation. He may also, at his discretion, accept the proposal in a modified form. Etiquettes of Majlis Shr All delegates and participants are expected to observe certain rules and etiquettes of Majlis Shura, which is regarded as a highly formal session. During the proceedings, delegates speak when they are invited to do so. For secretarial purposes, they should clearly state their full name and the Jamàt they represent. They should seek permission from the chair by raising their hands before leaving the council while in session and can leave if the permission is granted. During the proceeding of the Shr, members should engage themselves in Istighfar (seeking Divine forgiveness) and invoke blessings on the Holy Prophet (sa), and try to keep one’s mind clear of any worldly thoughts. Participation in the Shr should be purely for the sake of Allah and one should be clear-headed and engaged in prayer throughout the proceedings. In addition to the above, the following should be specially observed during Majlis Shr: • The intention should never be to convince others of one’s opinion and others’ opinions should be carefully listened to. • The delegate should not give an opinion on someone’s behalf and should not concur merely because of whose opinion it is. One should give an opinion in view of whatever is under discussion with the best possible assessment and judgment. • The delegate should not be hasty to form an opinion. • The delegate should not follow emotions; rather facts and figures Majlis Shr 29
should be kept in mind and positive supportive arguments should be presented. • The delegate should only speak in the best interest of the religion and the community keeping in mind that the objective is to propagate Islam. • All advices should be based on Taqwa (fear of Allah). • The delegate should be mindful of the sanctity of the Shr and continually seek Divine help. • Those who are not official delegates may also attend the Shr, with permission, as “Observers.” However, they are not permitted to speak or participate in discussions. The system of Shr is in place under the guidelines of the Holy Prophet (sa). Therefore, the final decision lies with the Khalfa and the Shr assembly is only entitled to ‘propose’ issues rather than make decisions. However, a significance of the Shr is that it provides the Khalfa a yardstick to gauge the condition of various countries from the advice and counsel he receives. Three Major Benefits of Majlis Shura Hadrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) has pointed out three major benefits of Majlis Shr: • The Khalifatul Masih is able to get advice from members of Jamaàt and thus members of the Jamaàt are able to become part of decision-making process. • Due to Majlis Shr, members of the Jamaàt become aware of things of national interest and are able to assist in the progress of the Jamaàt. • Members of the Jamaàt get practical training of decision making and the system of the Jamaàt. Majlis Shr is most significant in helping the Nizame Jamàt (Administrative system of the Community) and the Nizame Khilafat. People who are elected as delegates are prospective advisors to the Khalfa, therefore, much care is needed in electing the delegates while electing members to participate in the Shr and represent a particular Jamaàt. Those who clearly and evidently appear undeserving or those who seek self-promotion should not be chosen at all. The responsibility of the Shr delegates is not just for the two or three days of the Shr conference, but for the whole year until the next set of representatives are chosen. Therefore, they need to continually self-reflect; they ought to be sincere worshippers of God who stand firm on Taqwa. Once the recommendations of the Majlis Shr proposal are approved by Khalfatul Mash then it is the duty of all the representatives to ensure and assist in its implementation. Majlis Shr 30
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