Khudai Khidmatgar

Khudai Khidmatgar literally translates as the servants of God. It represented a non violent freedom struggle against the British Empire by the Pashtuns of the North West Frontier Province. The movement was led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan known locally as Bacha Khan or Badshah Khan

The Oath of the Khudai Khidmatgar I am a Servant of God, and as God needs no service, serving his creation is serving him,

I promise to serve humanity in the name of God.

I promise to refrain from violence and from taking revenge.

I promise to forgive those who oppress me or treat me with cruelty.

I promise to refrain from taking part in feuds and quarrels and from creating enmity.

I promise to treat every Pathan as my brother and friend.

I promise to refrain from antisocial customs and practices.

I promise to live a simple life, to practice virtue, and to refrain from evil.

I promise to practice good manners and good behavior and not to lead a life of idleness.

I promise to devote at least two hours a day to social work.

I put forth my name in honesty and truthfulness to become a true Servant of God.

I will sacrifice my wealth, life, and comfort for the liberty of my nation and people.

I will never be a party to factions, hatred, or jealousies with my people; and will side with the oppressed against the oppressor.

I will not become a member of any other rival organization, nor will I stand in an army.

I will faithfully obey all legitimate orders of all my officers all the time.

I will live in accordance with the principles of nonviolence.

I will serve all God's creatures alike; and my object shall be the attainment of the freedom of my country and my religion.

I will always see to it that I do what is right and good.

I will never desire any reward whatever for my service.

All my efforts shall be to please God, and not for any show or gain.