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The Purpose ofJāmi`a AhmadiyyaThe Promised Messiah as explains the purpose of Jāmi`a Ahmadiyya. He says that:“A School of Islāmic Education (Ta’līmul Islām) should be such that it continues to produce preachersand scholars who can replace those who gradually pass away. Everyone should contemplate that such aninstitution should keep on producing a stream of scholars of the Holy Qur’ān, preachers and intellectualswho become the mode for the reformation of the world.Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh III rh says that:- Al Hakam, February 10, 1906“I have had a long and lasting relationship with the Jāmi`a. Ever since my adulthood and even much earlier,as a result of the training, guidance and education of Hudūr (Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh II ra ) was convincedthat it was Jāmi`a from where I will have to acquire knowledge. And I was also certain that this was the placewhere after gaining knowledge I will learn how to effectively dispense and use that knowledge.”Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh the V aa writes that:- Address to Staff and Students of Jāmi`a Ahmadiyya. November, 13, 1965“Let the students of Jāmi`a Ahmadiyya always remember that they, after attaining the age of maturity, havewillingly offered themselves for Waqf in compliance with the promise made by their parents before Allāh.Thus, throughout their lives, they must always faithfully abide by the response of Hadrat Ishmael as whenhe said “you will find me if Allāh pleases, steadfast in my faith.” During the course of your education andduring your life in the field of duty, you might encounter certain difficult and taxing situations. By seekingthe help of Allāh, you have to set forth high standards of patience and devotion.”- Message of Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh V aa ,in the Visitors’ Book of Jāmi`a Ahmadiyya Canada,August, 23, 2004The Purpose of Jāmi`a Ahmadiyya39