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870:(MTA) by which people from all over the world were now able to partake in this pledge which would be simultaneously translated into 12 different languages. Since then, The international oath of allegiance has taken place every year at the annual gatherings. Ahmad often claimed that this was the historical fulfillment of the
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Since the first
International Bay'ah, some traditions have developed. Foremost, the caliph wears a green coat that belonged to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad at the ceremony. The coat was lent to the fourth caliph for the ceremony by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's sister, and it was later donated to the caliphate at the
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The members of the community form five or seven lines in front of the caliph at the ceremony to represent the continents of the world. Officials of the community organisation and other people who have worked for the community or are otherwise selected for this ceremony are present in these lines.
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Members of the community all over the world join the ceremony live through TV coverage by the community's own satellite channel MTA. The members and those who want to become members place their hands on the back of the person in their front, as is known from the tradition of the early
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tradition the term is used to refer to the process of initiation into a Sufi order with the idea of commending oneself to a spiritual master in exchange for the spiritual and moral guidance imparted by him. The Bay'ah is a practice that also forms a notable feature within
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practice of declaring on oath, one's allegiance to a particular leader. In an
Islamic religious context, this oath is the standard procedure of pledging allegiance to a religious leader. It is known to have been practiced by the Islamic prophet
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of the
Community. The Bay'ah is taken by the caliph at whose hand new converts pledge their allegiance and old members of the Community can reaffirm their pledges. The Bay'ah comprises the
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Enter into a bond of brotherhood with Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, pledging obedience to him in everything good, for the sake of Allah, and remain faithful to it till the day of his/her death.
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After the oath is taken, the caliph leads the members in silent prayer. At the end, all members of the congregation, which includes those participating around the world,
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themselves as an expression of gratitude to God. This prostration is not done in any particular direction, but it is led by the caliph.
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Hold faith, the honor of faith, and the cause of Islam dearer than life, wealth, honor, children and all other dear ones.
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Refrain from following un-Islamic customs and lustful inclinations, and submit to the authority of the
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Keep occupied in the service of God's creatures for his sake only and endeavor to benefit mankind.
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to be initiated in the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The practice was continued by his successors.
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Cause no harm to others generally, and
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Remain faithful to God in all circumstances of life, and be ready to face suffering.
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Since 1993, a large Bay'ah is held on an international scale every year during the
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Give up pride and vanity and be in humble, cheerful, forbearing, and meek.
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The tradition was originally started by the
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572:Ahmadiyya translations of the Quran
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812:(night prayer) regularly, invoke
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707:is considered very important to
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1281:Ahmadiyya belief and doctrine
760:request of the fifth caliph,
18:Ten Conditions of Bai'at
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1193:(International Aid Charity)
684:for joining the Community.
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1218:Ahmadiyya and other faiths
1146:Successors of the Messiah:
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897:Taking Initiation (Bay'ah)
551:Ahmadiyya and other faiths
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1228:Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement
719:of Islam, took the first
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955:Ten Conditions of Bai'at
862:, internationalised the
341:Organizational structure
858:, the fourth Ahmadiyya
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698:Rightly Guided Caliphs
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1018:Six articles of faith
1013:Five Pillars of Islam
1006:Beliefs and practices
806:Pray five times daily
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696:and continued by the
170:Promised Reformer Day
89:Six articles of faith
84:Five Pillars of Islam
72:Beliefs and practices
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1213:Ahmadiyya by country
850:International Bay'at
546:Ahmadiyya by country
165:Promised Messiah Day
1286:Islamic terminology
1100:Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya
762:Mirza Masroor Ahmad
475:Baitul Futuh Mosque
456:Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
305:Review of Religions
144:Days of remembrance
1075:Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
950:Pledge of the Tree
783:The ten conditions
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776:Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
772:Khalifatul Masih V
713:Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
688:Bay'ah (Ahmadiyya)
682:Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
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320:The Muslim Sunrise
183:Foundational texts
112:Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
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518:Aqsa Mosque
494:Aqsa Mosque
470:Fazl Mosque
314:(newspaper)
160:Eid al-Fitr
155:Eid al-Adha
117:Prophethood
1270:Categories
1093:Literature
882:References
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235:(exegesis)
1064:Evolution
997:Ahmadiyya
872:Pentecost
754:prostrate
711:Muslims.
433:Key sites
132:Evolution
53:Ahmadiyya
1253:Category
1125:Malfūzāt
1084:Writings
939:See also
866:through
854:In 1993
818:Muhammad
810:tahajjud
746:shahadah
741:Muhammad
725:Ludhiana
717:Mujaddid
694:Muhammad
677:shahadah
650:and his
648:Muhammad
577:Roza Bal
348:Caliphs:
284:Malfūzāt
187:sciences
45:a series
43:Part of
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639:بَيْعَة
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394:Khuddām
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864:Bay'ah
860:Caliph
831:Qur'an
729:Qadian
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665:Caliph
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79:Tawhid
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399:Ansār
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