How can Ahmadis who are not active in the community be involved?

By visiting them personally, listening to them and finding out what holds them back. Often it is not the will that is missing but the knowledge of how to take part, and sometimes simply an invitation.

Every community has members who hardly take part any more. Keeping their names on lists changes nothing. The first step is to visit them one by one and patiently ask what keeps them away. Often they are people of good character who are even glad to help in some areas.

It frequently turns out that indifference is not the reason. Many would like to join in but do not know how. Then admonition does not help, but companionship does. One takes them along, gives them a small task and stays at their side until they find joy in it.

It is also worthwhile to hold gatherings specifically for those who have not attended for a long time. Such a personal invitation can achieve a surprising amount, because it shows that they have been missed.

Whoever wants to involve others must lead the way with warmth. It is not mere instructions that move people, but enthusiasm, kindness and prayer. The first verse above recalls that it is God who unites hearts. A community in which everyone looks after one another lets no one be quietly lost.