Basharaat-E-

An Annual International News Magazine of Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat () USA P.O. Box 3370, Dublin, Ohio 43016 U.S.A. Phone 614-873-1030 • Fax: 614-873-1022 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.muslim.org Vol. 2012 December 2012 Fazlul-Bari Maulana Ali’s epic translation and commentary of the Sahih Bukhari in two volumes. Newly typeset and printed by the USA jamaat.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Editor’s Notes ...... 2 Visit to Nigeria (2012) ...... 40 Hazrat Ameer’s Visit to the USA Jamaat for Eid ul Adha 3 Activities in Spain (January 2012) ...... 45 Recent translations and publications in French ...... 4 Visits to Holland and France (2012) ...... 46 Reminiscences of Hazrat Ameer, Dr. Saeed Ahmad . . .6 Visit to Egypt (September 2012) ...... 48 Memorial to Qazi Abdul Ahad ...... 7 Thai Translation Project ...... 49 Free Distribution of 6,000 Holy to India ...... 8 Jamaat Activities in the Univ. of the Philippines, Cebu .49 USA International Annual Convention ...... 9 Cebu Philippine Eid Jalsa by Prof. Espiritu ...... 50 Local Activities of the USA Jamaat ...... 17 Memorial to Mr. Jurgen Lampeitl ...... 52 Publication and Translation work of the USA Jamaat . .22 News from South Africa Jamaat ...... 53 Registration of Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement in France 26 Stichting Ahmadiyya Jamaat News ...... 55 Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat Activities in the Philippines 27 Tribute to Muhamed Noor Muhamed ...... 58 Visit to South Africa (January 2012) ...... 36 New Printing of The Religion of Islam ...... 59 2 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 EDITOR’S NOTES

Fazlul Bari Printed additional titles. These books provide literature needed We thank Almighty Allah, the most Gracious and by our newly registered jamaat to propagate Islam and Merciful, for another year of major achievements by our the Ahmadiyya Movement in France and other French jamaat. The first of these has been the printing in a speaking countries. modern typesetting format of Fazlul-Bari, the monu- Similarly, the Holy and Muhammad the mental Urdu translation and commentary of Sahih ul Prophet had already been translated and published in Bukhari by Maulana Muhammad Ali. The work is pub- Spanish. By the Grace of Almighty, we have now been lished in two volumes totaling more than 3000 pages. able to assemble a team of five well qualified Muslim Inshallah, the commentary infused with the spiritual translators, and now most of our other major books, insight of Maulana Muhammad Ali which incorporates such as Religion of Islam, Living thoughts of the the spiritual teachings of the Mujaddid of this age, Prophet Muhammad, Manual of etc. and small- Hazrat and of Maulana Hakim er booklets such as Islam the Religion of Humanity and Nur-ud-din, will go a long way to promote the correct Prophet of Islam are in the process of being translated understanding of Hadith. Many of the distorted ideas on into Spanish. specific subjects such as aggressive war to promote Our translation work in Thailand is also progressing Islam, or death for apostasy etc. are based on wrong well. Inshallah, very soon we will have most of our notions or interpretation of Hadith which, inshallah, this major books printed and distributed in Thailand. commentary will correct. Two new languages have been added to our transla- tion list: Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat registered in France In South Africa we have started translating our liter- The second achievement has been the registration of ature into Afrikaans. We have been fortunate to find a the Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore in France. well-qualified retired university professor as a transla- Brother Daud Boussian is the Treasurer and Imam of tor. The smaller introductory booklets, Islam the the organization. Brother Daud is a sincere and devot- Religion of Humanity and The Prophet of Islam have ed Ahmadi who lives in Brittany, France. We hope and been completed and printed, and work has begun on pray that this jamaat will become, inshallah, a force for the Holy Quran. Brother Ebrahim Muhammad is over- presenting the enlightened, tolerant and rational teach- seeing the translation and proofreading. ings of Islam in France. The second language is Portuguese. Islam the Religion of Humanity has been completed. And as soon Publication and translation projects as the Prophet of Islam is completed we will print the Our translation and publication projects are doing well booklets. by the Grace of Almighty Allah. Free literature distribution: The need for more literature of our jamaat in French had been felt for some time. By the Grace of Almighty Alhamdulillah! A strong demand for free literature con- Allah, in addition to the Holy Quran, Islam the Religion tinues unabated in the United States and abroad. of Humanity and the Prophet of Islam, which had been Free distribution of the English Holy Quran: translated and published before, we have printed seven Distribution of free Holy Qurans continues apace. 22,000 copies of the English Holy Quran translation by Editor: Dr Noman Malik Maulana Muhammad Ali have been sent to India, Director/Treasurer, USA Jamaat Nigeria, and South Africa for free distribution in 2012. Circulation: A.A.I.I.L. U.S.A. Besides distributing free English Holy Qurans we Production: MEGG Enterprises have distributed free, thousands of books and booklets in the United States, South Africa, Philippines, and News, letters and views are welcome, and Nigeria. We also receive requests for free literature should be sent to: from other countries which we forward to jamaats in The Editor, those countries. If there are no jamaats in those coun- Basharaat-e-Ahmadiyya tries, we send the literature directly ourselves. P.O. Box 3370 Dublin, OH 43016 U.S.A. Multimedia projects Phone 614-873-1030 The MP3 audio recording of the text and footnotes of Fax 614-873-1022 Maulana Muhammad Ali English translation of the Holy Website www.muslim.org Quran is now complete and available for sale. Previously E-mail [email protected] only the English text recording was available. 3 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 EDITOR’S NOTES

We continue to publish our books in e-book format. Ahmadiyya Movement. By the Grace of Almighty Allah To date, 20 e-books of jamaat literature are being sold all our projects are doing very well. A prominent feature by all major retailers such as amazon.com, Sony, etc. of our visits is holding symposia and lectures, usually in conjunction with universities, other Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat activities in the United States Jamaats, and civic bodies. Mr. Fazeel S Khan accom- We thank Almighty Allah for another very successful panies us when possible, and is a popular speaker at Annual Convention in the United States. The high point the Philippines events. All traveling, board and lodging of the convention was the attendance by a large dele- expenses are borne by Fazeel, Samina and myself. gation from the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Nigeria. Dr. Mohammad Ahmad, Sister Lubna Ahmad and Visit by Hazrat Ameer, Abdul Kareem Saeed Fazeel S. Khan are ever busy in interfaith and dawah This year we were honored to have Hazrat Ameer, Dr. work in the community in Ohio. Brother Imtiyaz Ishaak Abdul Kareem Saeed, for Eid-ul-adha at our center in and Sister Ameen Ishaak, two devoted members, held Dublin, Ohio. Hazrat Ameer delivered the Eid Khutba their yearly Interfaith Program in October of 2012. and conducted the Eid prayers. We continue to utilize the internet for Islamic We look forward to another very busy and productive Education purposes. The weekly Holy Quran Dars year, and we earnestly pray to Allah Taala to Program via internet is progressing well. We thank Strengthen our footsteps and Grant us the resolve and Sister Haleema Saeed for organizing the Dars series. courage to serve Islam and the Ahmadiyya Movement. Alhamdolillah! The Holy Quran Dars and lessons on Islam and the Ahmadiyya Movement given to the Wassalaam Philippine Jamaat by Dr. Noman Malik via Skype are Noman Malik now running into their third year.

Tours by the directors of the USA Jamaat Samina and I have been busy the past year visiting var- ious countries in connection with translation and publi- cation of our literature, and propagation of Islam and the Eid ul Adha Visit by Hazrat Ameer, Dr. Abdul Kareem Saeed

azrat Ameer, Dr. Abdul Hazrat Ameer led the Jumma members until late afternoon, then Kareem Saeed, visited the prayers and delivered the Jumma left for Cinicinnati. HUSA Jamaat in Dublin, Khutba. He remained with the We were very glad to have Ohio for Eid ul Adha prayers in Hazrat Ameer visit the USA Jamaat Masjid-ul-Uruj on Friday, October for Eid and Jummah prayers. May 26. He drove from Cincinnati, Ohio Almighty Allah reward and bless with his brother Dr. Zahid Saeed him for his efforts. and his family with whom he was We were also very happy to staying during his visit to Ohio. have Mrs. Sabiha Saeed, the Hazrat Ameer delivered the Eid Secretary of the Women’s Branch Khutba in which he explained the of the Central Anjuman as a guest meaning of sacrifice as the sacri- for Eid prayers. She was visiting her fice of the Nafs (or low desires) for daughter Dr. Halima Saeed and the sake of the truth. The congrega- son-in-law Dr. Asad Ahmad in tion greatly appreciated the ideas Akron, Ohio. We always look for- expressed in the Khutba. ward to Mrs. Sabiha Saeed’s visits The Eid prayers were followed Hazrat Ameer celebrating Eid ul adha and her Quran Dars when she is in by a delicious lunch after which during his recent visit to Ohio. Ohio visiting her family. 4 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

NEW PUBLICATIONS FUNDED BY USA JAMAAT: Library of French books is widely expanded

CRE ver the course of recent months, the USA Jamaat has ÅN SA undertaken the translation and publication of ten of our QUR’ Omost important books and booklets into French. With the guidance of Allah, and the help of translators Jerome Armenio and Izold Guggan, together with proofreaders in the USA and France, we have been blessed to have successfully completed this massive undertaking. These new books will reach, not only the people of France, but the french speaking community worldwide. The new offering includes five books by Maulana Muhammad Ali (The Early Caliphate, The Prophet of Islam, Living Thoughts of the Prophet Muhammad, Muhammad the Prophet and Islam – The Religion of Humanity) as well as a revised French translation of his famous work The Holy Quran English Translation and Commentary together with two by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (Teachings of Islam and Message of Peace) as well as one each by Dr. Zahid The Holy Quran Aziz (Introduction to Islam) and Kwaja Kamal-ud-Din (Islam, My Only Choice). Traduction etpar Commentaire Inshallah, we will continue this mission to spread the message of Islam to audiences around the world. Maulana Muhammad Ali

Muhammad the Prophet Teachings of Islam Message of Peace 5 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Islam, My Only Choice

Islam – The Religion of Humanity

Early Caliphate

Living Thoughts of the Prophet Muhammad

The Prophet of Islam

Introduction to Islam 6 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

16th ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE: Reminiscences of the late Hazrat Ameer, Dr. Saeed Ahmad (1900-1996)

By Mrs Samina Malik Had it not been for the leadership Maulana Nur ud Dean who was not provided by this wali-ullah who had well. very year at this time I write taken the bayyat at the hands of the The young Janji decided to join about our dear late Hazrat Imam of this age, and who because his father in , and without EAmeer Dr. Saeed Ahmad, of the influence of that imam had informing his mother left his home in (also known affectionately as Janji). reached the stage of being a recipi- Deb Garan for Qadian. He finally Janji died at the age of 96 in ent of Ilham and kashf, it would have arrived by train, tired and hungry, at Lahore Pakistan on November 15th been very difficult for the Lahore the Bataala train station which is 1996. Ahmadiyya Jamaat and its branches about ten miles from Qadian. There When we were with Janji we to survive that storm of 1974. was no train service from Bataala to loved to listen to the many inspiring Qadian, and Janji had little money events and incidents which he with him, so he decided to walk would relate to us. I would like to those ten miles. He bought some share some of them with the jamaat roasted chick peas, and as he members. walked he would pop a few chick- Janji was six years old when he peas in his mouth to satisfy his took the bayyat at the hand of hunger. When he finally reached Hazrat Mirza Sahib during his first Qadian, his father was understand- visit to Qadian in the company of his ably upset with him as everyone father Hakim Yahya. When people was frantic about Janji’s absence. used to take the bayyat at the hand His father would not speak to him at of Hazrat Mirza Sahib in the first, but a father’s love shone mosque, Janji would also run for- through, as he took out the meat ward and put his hand on Mirza from his own stew and put it on Sahib’s hand to take the bayyat with Janji’s plate when they ate together. them. This piqued Hazrat Mirza Ultimately Hakim Yahya Sahib Sahib’s interest and he inquired relented, and Janji joined the school whose child Janji was, to which in Qadian and remained there until Hakim Yahya Sahib replied “He is Maulana Nurudin’s death. your ghulam-zada (son of your Chaudary Mansur Ahmad Sahib, slave)”, meaning that Janji was his former secretary of the Central (Hakim Yahya’s) son. Janji remem- During his stay in Qadian, when Anjuman and Janji’s son-in-law, told bered this incident because he was other children would ask him to us that once he and Janji were trav- intrigued by the word ghulam-zada come and play with them, he would elling by car when it came time to which he had not heard before, and refuse, and would reply to them in say the prayers. Janji asked the driv- he asked his father what the word the words in which his father had er to stop the car along the road meant. His father replied “We are explained to him the significance of side, so they could perform their the slaves of Hazrat Mirza Sahib, their visit to Qadian. “We have come prayers. The place they had chosen and since you are my son you are to Qadian for Hazrat Mirza Sahib to pray was on an ant hill, but they the son of his slave.” and we should spend our time with were not aware of it. Chaudry Hazrat Mirza Sahib was so him”. Mansur Ahmad Sahib said that impressed by the young child’s Janji’s second visit to Qadian while he was praying, he tried to enthusiasm that he had Janji come was in 1912 when he was twelve remove the ants crawling up his legs forward, and took his bayyat sepa- years old. As a child, Janji had very by slapping and pulling at his rately. Little did Hazrat Mirza Sahib fond memories of Qadian and trousers. But Janji was so absorbed and the others present know at that always wanted to visit Qadian in his prayer that he was not both- time that one day this child would again. Hazrat Mirza Sahib had ered by the ants at all and continued safely guide Hazrat Mirza Sahib’s passed away in 1908, and Maulana leading the prayers with equanimity. jamaat (the Lahore Ahmadiyya Nuruddin was the Khalifa. His Only when the prayer was over did Jamaat) through one of its most father, Hakim Yahya Sahib was in he pull up his pants to reveal his dark and difficult periods. Qadian at that time taking care of legs which were black up to his 7 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 knees with crawling biting ants. “It is dence provided by Hafiz Sher We have made an eight hour then I realized the difference Muhammad in that case (published video recording in which Janji per- between my prayers and those of a as The Ahmadiyya Case) is a gold sonally relates his life history. In the man of God” commented Chaudary mine of invaluable information for video he describes how he took the Mansur Ahmad. anyone who is interested in defend- bayyat of Hazrat Mirza Sahib and A few of Janji’s other services to ing the Ahamadiyya Movement and his contact with Maulana Nur ud the jamaat come to mind: Hazrat Mirza Sahib against all the Din, Maulana Muhammad Ali and • Janji made several tours of false accusations leveled against Assadullah Shah Sahib. He also jamaats abroad, giving them the them. talks about his Grandfather, and his strength and encouraging them to • Janji is the person who should father’s and uncle’s acceptance of remain loyal to the Ahmadiyya be credited for establishing and Ahmadiyyat. We have converted the Movement and not be disheartened funding a Lahore Ahmadiyya Center VHS tapes to DVD. Any members by adverse circumstances caused in London, UK. He travelled alone to interested in obtaining a copy by the events of 1974 in Pakistan. the USA at the age of 81 to collect should contact the USA jamaat at • Janji is the person who should funds for purchasing the center in [email protected]. be given credit for encouraging and UK. May Almighty Allah Grant us the supporting me to get funds from the All the publication and translation spirit to carry on the work of the German government for the restora - work of the USA jamaat was initiat- Ahmadiyya Movement. We all miss tion of the Berlin Mosque and ed and inspired by this God-inspired this man of Allah. I pray to Almighty Mission House. person, it was Janji who instructed Allah that He Grants our dear Janji a • Janji is the person who is the USA jamaat to start printing and high place in Paradise. May responsible for sending Hafiz Sher translation projects which have Almighty Allah show us the way to Muhammad Sahib to South Africa done so well by the Grace of serve Islam and the Quran as did for the South Africa Case. The evi- Almighty Allah. this great man of Allah. Ameen! Wassalaam In Memory of Qazi Abdul Ahad (1927-2012)

By Dr. Noman Malik lishing, we turned to Qazi Sahib. He social and family pressure did not continued to help us in our publica- waver in his commitment to the ith the passing of Qazi tion works right to the end of his life. Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. Abdul Ahad Sahib on Most of all, however, we valued A week before his death Jaanji September 17, 2012, the his sincerity, integrity, truthfulness became unresponsive. On one W and loyalty to Islam and occasion during this time when Sr. Ahmadiyya Movement lost another of its great personalities who com- Ahmadiyyat. These were the men Samina was in Jaanji’s hospital bined both scholarship and spiritual- who had accepted Ahmadiyyat at a room, she noticed Qazi Sahib stand- ity. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon. time when the light which had shone ing outside the room looking in We had known Qazi Sahib for many from Qadian was still bright in our through the window, and she let him years and it was always a pleasure jamaat. Their contact with those in. Qazi Sahib then asked if he could men who had personally known recite the Quran to Jaanji. He took to meet him at the annual jalsa of Hazrat Mirza Sahib, and who, Janji’s hands in his and began to the Central Anjuman in Lahore, because of this association with this recite the Quran. Jaanji then gripped Pakistan. Qazi Sahib was an expert great Mujaddid, had been trans- Qazi Sahib’s hand and drew it up to in and a hafez-e-Quran. He formed into spiritual giants, pro- his chest, and tears began to roll had a deep and extensive knowl- duced in the hearts of men like Qazi from Jaanji’s closed eyes, falling on edge of Islam, Hadith literature and Sahib a conviction about the truth of Qazi Sahib’s hands. Samina also Hazrat Mirza Sahib’s writings. Islam which is difficult to replicate began to cry. That was the last time We, in the USA jamaat, were very today. The late Hazrat Ameer, Dr. that Qazi Sahib recited the Holy fortunate to have him as a resource Saeed Ahmad (Jaanji) of blessed Quran to Jaanji. person. Some of the projects which memory, was very fond of Qazi Qazi Sahib’s death leaves a void benefited from his knowledge and Sahib for these qualities. As long as which will be difficult to fill. We will expertise included the checking of Jaanji was in good health, Qazi miss him very much, May Almighty the Hadith references in the Manual Sahib, Raja Bedar Sahib and Sardar Allah Bless Qazi Sahib and Admit of Hadith, the microfilming of jour- Ali Khan Sahib used to meet regu- him to his Forgiveness and Mercy. nals and magazines of the Lahore larly with him each afternoon after May He Reward him for all his good Ahmadiyya Movement and the asr prayers, and Qazi Sahib would deeds and Grant him paradise, and translation and checking of Arabic recite to Jaanji an excerpt of the may He Grant Qazi Sahib’s family references in Fazlul Bari and Quran which he had chosen for the the strength and fortitude to bear Bayanul Quran. In addition, whenev- following Fajr prayers. this great loss. er we needed hadith references Qazi Sahib was the sole Ahmadi checked in any book we were pub- in his family, and in spite of intense Ameen! 8 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 Free Distribution of 6,000 Copies of The English Translation of the Holy Quran by Maulana Muhammad Ali in India

he USA Jamaat has We pray this timely information shipped 6,000 copies of a about Gandhiji’s connection with Tspecial edition of Maulana Maulana Muhammad Ali’s English Muhammad Ali’s English Trans - Translation and Commentary will lation and Com mentary specifically serve as a means to open the hearts published for free distribution in of the Indian population (especially India. This edition was printed in the intellectuals) who hold Gandhjii Korea (hard cover with bible paper in such high esteem and who have and gold sidings) and is being gifted granted him the title “Father of the to libraries, universities, media out- Nation”, Inshallah. Almighty Allah is lets, and notable intellectuals. the best of planners. Details of the rationale for distribut- We hope this information will ing the Holy Quran in India are also be useful in your various given below in the Publishers note efforts to promote Maulana in this special edition: Muhammad Ali’s works.

I-2 PUBLISHER’S NOTE Publisher’s Note Among the “other public figures close to Gandhiji [who] started read- to India Distribution Publication ing that book” was the respected Dr. Radhakrishanan, the second President of India. He too, it appears, intensely studied Maulana Muhammad Ali’s This edition of the English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran. In the same issue by Maulana Muhammad Ali has been published for free distribution of Sahafat it is related that in February 1962 Dr. Radhakrishnan made the throughout India. Although this highly-acclaimed work of scholarship is following specific request: found in all corners of the world and has been translated into numerous Please get me a copy of Muhammad Ali Ahmadi’s transla- languages, it was in India that Maulana Muhammad Ali commenced pro- tion of the Quran as the copy I have has become very old. ducing this literary masterpiece in 1909 and published its first edition in Gandhiji is universally respected as a model for establishing peace and 1917. It is with great humility that we engage in this India Distribution justice through non-violent means and by respecting and appreciating all Publication project today, directing attention to the land in which this influ- faith traditions. Emphasis on these concepts from an Islamic perspective is ential pioneering work originated. a defining characteristic of Maulana Muhammad Ali’s work. It is humbling As is related in the Foreword and Preface, Maulana Muhammad Ali’s to think of the influence the daily readings of Maulana Muhammad Ali’s English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran received praise and English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran may have had in honors from all quarters and directly influenced a renewed understanding and shaping Gandhiji’s understanding and philosophy of peace. appreciation for the religion of Islam. In the realm of Western scholarship, its We end this Publisher’s Note with the prayer that this Holy Book be impact can be witnessed from the changed tone of literature concerning Islam appreciated as a source of spirituality for all. That it may serve as a means since its appearance. Similarly, later Muslim translators of the Holy Quran for creating peace and justice in society. And that it may contribute to fos- adopted key and unique features of this work, using it as a template for pre- tering another generation of Mahatmas (Great Souls) from which the entire sentation style as well as interpretation. world may derive benefit. It is well known that famous leaders of orthodox Muslim opinion in “O you who believe, enter into complete peace …” India – such as Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, Maulana Abdul Majid – Holy Quran 2:208 Daryabadi, etc. – paid tribute to Maulana Muhammad Ali’s English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran, some of which are includ- Samina Malik ed in the Preface. What is lesser known is the love and admiration The For the Publisher, Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam, Lahore (USA) Father of the Nation, Gandhiji, had for this work. Recently, it was reported June 10, 2012 in the July 16, 2011 issue of Sahafat (Delhi) that: Gandhiji’s daily routine included readings from the Gita, the Quran, and the Bible. Every morning he would read from the English translation of the Quran done by Mohammad Ali Ahmadi (sic) … Despite the fact that the English transla- tions by , Abdullah Yusuf Ali, and Abdul Majid Dariyabadi had come out in 1930, 1934, and 1941, respectively, Gandhiji used to read only the transla- tion by Mohammad Ali Ahmadi. This gave much publicity to his translation. Other public figures close to Gandhiji also started reading that book.

I-1 9 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 International Annual Convention of Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam (Lahore) USA, June 28-July 1

lhamdolillah! The annual Among the international guests convention of the that attended was our dear brother AAhmadiyya Anjuman Sadr-ud-Dean Sahukhan from Ishaat Islam (Lahore) USA held in Australia. Brother Sadr-ud-Dean is Dublin, Ohio, June 28-July 1, 2012 a regular attendee of our annual was a great success. Highlighting convention and his participation is the convention was the participa- very much appreciated. His dedica- tion by the President and 14 mem- tion and sincerity in partaking in the bers of the Ahmadiyya Movement convention each year is an inspira- in Islam, Nigeria and the Secretary tion for other jamaat members to do of the Islamic Educational Forum, the same. May Allah Taala reward Nigeria. A list of the names of our and bless him for the sacrifices and brothers and sisters from Nigeria efforts he makes to support this who attended the convention are as cause and practically engage in Dr. Noman Malik giving the course on follows: this work. “Adam in the Holy Quran”. Alhaji L. A. Adebiyi, President of The convention activities began the Ahmadiyya Movement in on Thursday June 28. The Quran, with emphasis on the fol- Islam, Nigeria Thursday program is reproduced lowing particular subtopics: Alhaja M. A. Adebiyi, President of below: • The physical evolution and the Ladies Organization of the intrauterine embryological devel- Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Thursday, June 28, 2012 opment of man Nigeria The convention commenced on • The early history of mankind Alhaji G.Y. Owode, Vice President Thursday, June 28. The program • The genesis and psychology of of the Ahmadiyya Movement in started with classes presented by good and evil Islam, Nigeria Dr. Noman Malik in the morning at • The Prophet Adam Alhaji Dr. A.O. Lawal Masjid al Urooj. By mid-day, lunch • The spiritual development of Alhaja Anibat LawaL was provided and zuhur and asr man Alhaja K. I. Ope prayers were attended. The There were approximately 30 Alhaja N. T. Durojaye Classes resumed in the evening participants for the classes in both Al Haji Muritala T. Animashaun after an afternoon break and the morning and evening sessions. The Alhaji Arch. W. A. Adebiyi day ended with dinner and maghrib audience was very interested in the Alhaja Simiat Adisa and isha prayers. subject and listened with rapt atten- Alhaja Rasheeda Hashim The classes presented by Dr. tion to the lectures. Each lecture Mr. Noheem Olaide Osikoya, Noman Malik were on the topic of was followed by a lively question Secretary of the Islamic “Adam in the Holy Quran”. The and answer session in which many Educational Forum, Nigeria topic dealt with the entire spectrum questions relating to the creation of of the account of Adam in the Holy Adam, the account of Adam and

Audience at the course on “Adam in the Holy Quran” at Masjid ul Urooj. 10 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

described as “tempestuous”. Friday began quietly enough with congregational Fajr prayers and Quran dars in the morning, a final session of the classes at mid-day, and Jummah prayers with an inspir- ing khutba by Brother Sadr-ud- Audience at the course on Adam at Masjid ul Urooj. Dean Sahukhan at Masjid-ul- Uruj in the afternoon. But this quiet mood soon changed. In the late afternoon a line of severe thunderstorms rampaged through Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania with blinding rain, hail, lightning and winds approach- ing 80 mph. At Masjid al Uruj, the lights went out as high winds with horizontally driven sheets of rain battered the structure. The thunder peals and lightning flashes with swaying trees and churning waters in the adjacent pond was a frighten- ing sight. Everybody gathered in the masjid until the storm passed. It was only when the storm cleared and we went to the Audience at the course on Adam at Masjid ul Urooj. Embassy Suites hotel for the Eve, and the role of the devil were Friday, June 29th evening session that we realized posed. So great was the interest in The next three days, Friday, the extent and severity of the dam- Dr. Malik’s presentation that the Saturday and Sunday can only be age. On the drive to the hotel, torn audience requested an additional session to be provided so that fur- ther information/discussion could be had. In order to satisfy this demand, another two hour session of classes was held the next morn- ing (Friday, June 29th). The audi- ence greatly appreciated the lec- tures and it was recommended that they be repeated in Nigeria and Congregation at the Jummah Prayer. compiled into book form.

Sadr-ud-Dean Sahukhan Esq deliver- ing the Jummah Khutba. Congregation at the Jummah Prayer. 11 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

View of the symposium audience, with superimposed images of (L to R) Fazeel S. Khan, Rev. Deborah Stocker Stevens, Dr. Noman Malik, Mrs. Haleema Saeed and Dr. Mohammad Ahmad. down trees laid everywhere. Fire comprise of the Symposium titled ment said that they did not have trucks were standing outside the “Sharia: A Discussion on the food (or the cooks to prepare it) for hotel. The roof of one of the eleva- Concept of Divine Guidance in Saturday’s lunch. tor shafts had been blown off, and Islam”, to which many interfaith and In addition, they did not have water was pouring into that part of non-members were to attend. extra staff necessary for the prepa- the hotel lobby. We quickly learned Because of the blackout, there rations and for the audio-visual set- that most of Columbus and other was no electricity, which meant up. This presented a problem. So at major cities in the three states were there would be no light, audio visu- 7:00 am Saturday morning, Sister without electricity due to extensive al services were inoperable and Samina met with the Embassy damage to power lines by high lunch could not be prepared. Also, Suites Hotel catering staff to see if winds and downed trees, including in view of the city wide damage and they could something to help. Embassy Suites. We had dinner in lack of electric power, it seemed She found out that they did have unlikely that most local guests the food which they had previously the hotel by candle light and flash would attend, and it appeared that ordered for us, as well as the staff lights, but the evening session the symposium would have to be to cook and serve it, and also had speeches had to be abandoned. called off. the technical staff for the audio- But this is when Samina Malik visual set up. Sr. Samina suggested Saturday, June 30th – with her indomitable will and that they should move them over to Symposium on Shariah courage went to work. Until late on the other hotel and set us up for the We were in quite a predicament. Friday night, with Noman and meeting there. She contacted the The main Saturday session was to Fazeel in tow, she went from hotel other hotel and asked them if this to hotel searching for a hotel with was feasible. At first both hotels electric power which would be suit- were reluctant, citing liability able for our needs. issues, but (alhamdolillah) she Nearly all the hotels she went to managed to convince them to were without power, but by the agree to the plan. Grace of Almighty Allah, she did The food and the Embassy manage to find a hotel in the vicini- Suites chefs and staff were quickly ty of Embassy Suites which had moved over to the other hotel, and electric power and a conference as the 10:00 am starting time of the hall available which could fulfill our Symposium approached, every- Symposium poster. needs. However, the hotel manage- thing was in place. Most of the 12 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

Three views of the audience at the symposium. 13 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

Almighty Allah Bless and Reward him for his hard work. The Symposium Program is reproduced below. The symposium commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Sadr-ud-Dean Sahukhan. This was followed by an excellent introductory speech by Fazeel S. Khan, Esq., in which he gave a Group photograph at the symposium. clear and lucid explanation of Sharia, and showed the absurdity guests had been informed by Approximately 65 interfaith and of the pending legislation in some phone about the venue change, non-jamaat Muslim guests attend- states to ban “sharia law”. Rev. and people were stationed at ed the symposium, despite all of Deborah Stoker Stevens then Embassy Suites to redirect the the difficulties. The credit for this spoke about the need for greater guests whom we had been unable high attendance goes to Fazeel, as understanding among different reli- to contact. Some of the guests who he is the one who developed close gious traditions and ways to had arrived early at the Embassy relationships with the non-jamaat achieve this goal of interfaith har- Suites Hotel joined in the spirit of guests, so they made a special mony. things, and volunteered to redirect effort to attend the convention in Then Dr. Malik, who was the other guests to the new venue. spite of the terrible conditions. May keynote speaker, discussed the

The promotional brochure used to encourage participation in the symposium. 14 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

a delicious meal prepared by the Embassy Suites staff was served. Following lunch, Dr. Haleema Ahmad refuted some common mis- conceptions about Sharia in her speech about Sharia and Human Rights. Dr. Ahmad closed the speech session by talking about the role of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society in promoting the true spirit of the Sharia. The follow- ing email sent by one of the guests Rev. Deborah Lindsay at the question who attended the Symposium is Mrs. Samina Malik, moderator of the and answer session. reflective of the comments and evening session. feedback received: essence of Sharia, and showed Dr. Norman Malik, helping me to have a more that the real meaning and intent of I attended your workshop on accurate and clearly defined Sharia was to get closer to God June 30 and wanted you to definition of Islamic Law. and this could only be done by know that your presentation on It amazes me that so many striving to develop ones’ self spiritu- Sharia was excellent! I now people in our country have a ally. have a much better understand- complete misunderstanding of A lunch break followed in which ing of Sharia. Thank you for Sharia and don’t bother to know

View of the evening session audience, with superimposed images of (top, L to R) President, Al Haji Adibiyi, Sadar ud Dean Sahukhan, Esq., Dr. Ikram Jahangiri, Alhaji G.Y. Owode, Alhaji A.O. Lawal, Mr. Noheem Olaide Osikoya (bottom, L to R) Alhajia M.A. Adibiyi, Mrs. Samina Malik, Alhaja K.I. Ope, Alhaja Rasheeda Hasheem, Alhaja N. T. Durojaye, and Dr. Hameed Jahangiri. 15 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

the truth. They twist the mean- many questions pertaining to (President of the Ladies’ organiza- ing in a negative way and this Sharia were asked in the question tion of the Ahmadiyya Movement) must concern you greatly. Of and answer session. The and Dr. Noheem Osikoya course, this is true for so many Symposium ended on a very posi- (Secretary, Islamic Education things and it makes it very diffi- tive note. Forum, Lagos, Nigeria), all of cult for all of us to have people The trial of severe weather was whom were unable to deliver their understand the truth. This is so overcome. In its place, a sense of speeches on Friday due to the true for getting people to under- community and brotherhood filled storm. The audience greatly stand the need to pass a school the room. Alhamdolillah, we are enjoyed the inspiring and informa- operating levy. Having been a very grateful for the blessings of tive speeches. The session ended superintendent of several public that day. with combined maghrib and Isha school districts, I can speak prayers. from experience. Saturday, June 30th – I commend and thank the Evening Session Sunday, July 1st Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic The symposium was followed by an The Sunday session began with Society for the wonderful work evening session, the program of the Children/Youth Program. As that you do in helping all of us which consisted of the following: usual, the program presented by to know the truth. I’m certain • Dinner the children and youth was a great that God looks upon you and • Quran recitation by Malaika hit with the audience. the Society in a very favorable Sahukhna (of Vancouver, Masha Allah, it was very heart- way. Canada), ening to see the interest and enthu- God bless you. • Presentations by: siasm shown by the children in the The symposium proceedings —Mr. Lukhman Adebiyee Jamaat activities. During the con- ended with a short film presenta- (President, Ahmadiyya vention week, children engage in tion about interfaith cooperation by Movement in Islam, Nigeria) games and activities geared to our special guest, Mike Ghouse. —Mr. Sadr-ud-Dean Sahukhan increasing their knowledge of Islam Mr. Ghouse is a well-known inter- (Australia) and the Ahmadiyya Movement, faith activist from Texas and —Mr. Ikram Jahangiri which provides a source of spiritual founder of the Americans Together (California) uplift and development. Further - Founda tion, who traveled to —Mrs. Samina Malik [Vice- more, the friendships they form Columbus just for the Symposium. President, AAIIL(USA)] with their peers at such conven- We greatly appreciated his partici- tions assure them that they are not pation and look forward to working Time was also allotted for talks by alone and this increases their sup- together on future projects. The lec- Mr. G.Y. Owode (Vice President, port for the jamaat. tures / presentations were greatly Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, The following is an account of appreciated by the audience, and Nigeria), Mrs. Adebiye the Children/Youth Program by Aisha Ahmad Khalil, who organized much of the events for the children: The Chidren’s Program at the US Jamaat Annual Convention, MashAllah, had participants from Florida, Minnesota, Maryland, Vancouver, Texas, and Ohio. The children did beau- tiful quranic recitations and enlightening speeches as they always do (MashAllah). This year, however, they also worked together to perform a series of skits about how we must defeat the Shaitan who is lurking every- where trying to manipulate us to do wrong. These amusing skits were written by 11 year old The Nigerian delegation to the convention with USA Jamaat members. 16 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA International Convention

from Florida; and Aafiya from Asr prayers. In the afternoon, the Texas. May Allah always guide remaining members enjoyed a pic- our children and keep them on nic in the Delaware State Park, sit- the path of righteousness. uated just north of Columbus. Over Ameen. the next two days all guests depart- ed Columbus. At the end of the The Children/Youth Program was convention each year, we feel followed by a presentation by Sr. happy and thankful to Almighty Samina Malik (Vice-President of Allah for a successful function, but the USA Jamaat) on the USA our happiness is also tinged with Jamaat activities and accomplish- sadness as we say good-bye to our ments over the past year. The pres- brothers and sisters. This was par- entation was accompanied by a ticularly the case this year with our powerpoint slide show displaying brothers and sisters from Nigeria. pictures of activities and work from We had the pleasure of their com- around the world. The progress pany for the full week of the con- Dr. Mohammad Ahmad opening the vention and they departed Monday session of the Convention. and Tuesday. On our past visits to Nigeria, we have been very impressed by their sincerity and by Zaghum Ahmad Khalil from the love and affection they showed Dayton, Ohio. The children did us, and we were very happy now an excellent job memorizing that they graced us with their pres- their lines within two days. Each ence at our annual convention. The and every one of them delighted days spent in their company shar- the audience with their acting ing ideas, discussing ways of co- talents. The grand finale was all operating to achieve common goals of them singing the song “O and praying together greatly Shaitan,” by Zain Bhika. Aafiya strengthened the spiritual bond of Ahmad from Austin, Texas who Islam and Ahmadiyyat between our is always an enthusiatic speaker Jamaats. at the annual convention, was Insha Allah, they are all planning unable to be present because Sister Samina Malik with Sister Anibat to join us again to attend our con- she was visiting Pakistan with Lawal. vention in August of 2014, when we her family. Even then, she will be commemorating the 100 worked hard to prepare a well- made by the USA Jamaat in the year anniversary of the creation of researched speech about translation, publication and propa- the Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Shariah law, which was read by gation fields, by the grace of Islam Lahore, and we are looking her Aunt Haleema on her behalf. Almighty Allah, has been remark- forward to their participation. All Conducting the Children’s able and was appreciated by all. praise is due to Allah. Program was 10 year old Caden Following the presentation on Ali Ahmad, from Minneapolis, the USA Jamaat activities, Sr. Minnesota. He called upon Samina Malik commenced the fund Mohammad Ahmad, his grand - raising session. Alhamdolillah! As father and President of the US usual, the members responded Jamaat, to make the closing generously to the call for funds and remarks. JazakAllah to all the a total of $105,000 was collected participants: Ayesha and Mariam from the small group in less than an from Maryland; Noor and Umar hour. May Almighty Allah reward from Akron, Ohio; Malaika and and bless those who struggle in His Alishba from Vancouver; way. Zaghum, Ali, and Haady from The convention ended at noon Dayton, Ohio; Caden, Ahvia, and on Sunday, and members began to Ashaaz from Minnesota; Nafisa depart after the combined Zuhr and Miss Malaika Sahukhan reciting the Isakh and her younger sister Holy Quran. 17 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Local Activities of the USA Jamaat

lhamdulillah, the year the fact that what was being stated substance of what one says but 2012 offered the USA resonated with their inner beliefs rather by simply presenting one’s AJamaat (which goes by (despite their faith tradition possibly self in a way that dispels popular the name of Lahore Ahmadiyya holding a contrary position). Inter - negative perceptions about Islamic Society) with many opportu- faith engagement at times is viewed Muslims. At this class the most nities to continue to work towards its as compromising one’s faith tradi- common comment from students goals here in the USA. From pre- tion by accepting the validity of, or was that Fazeel seemed “so nor- senting lectures and classes at uni- goodness in, other traditions; as the mal” and that his understanding of versities, to collaborating with local universal message of Islam con- Islam was very different from what Muslim groups, to engaging in inter- tains no such limitations or restric- they expected. faith initiatives, the USA Jamaat has tions, such programs only highlight In May, Fazeel presented to a once again had a very busy and this particular beautiful aspect of Humanities class at OSU. The topic successful year (masha Allah). Islam. he was requested to speak on was One of Fazeel’s co-panelists was “American Muslims post-911”. University lectures and classes a professor of Psychology at Capital The presentation comprised of a This year, our Secretary, Fazeel S. University. Seeing the positive short introduction to the basics/fun- Khan, was requested to present on response from students to Fazeel’s damentals of Islam and then a more Islam at both the Ohio State participation at the Celebrating in-depth talk on how this back- University and Capital University. Interfaith Dialogue event, she ground differs so much from the In March, Fazeel was requested asked Fazeel to present to one of general perception about Muslims to be a panel member for an event her classes as well. The following and the religion of Islam post-911. at Capital University that was part of month, Fazeel attended her class A discussion ensued about vari- the Student Peace Alliance’s week- and had an enjoyable time with the ous current events in America that long conference on “Cele brating students talking about, not only the received national attention. Fazeel Interfaith Dialogue”. The event religion of Islam, but also being a spent the remainder of the class in was attended by students who were Muslim in a country that appears at dialogue with students providing an genuinely interested in learning times to be hostile towards the faith. American-Muslim’s point of view on more about different faith traditions Sometimes it seems the bigger topics such as the “Ground-Zero as well as discussing how peace impact is not necessarily from the Mosque” controversy, the may be achieved by competing fol- lowers of various faith traditions. Short presentations were given by panel members, but the event pri- marily focused on answering ques- tions from students and discussion amongst panel members for the benefit of the audience. The liberal, tolerant and inspiring understanding of Islam espoused by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat always seems to make it easy to have the participants appreciate this particular religion. On several occasions students commented on

Fazeel S. Khan with Nihad Awad (Co-Founder and Executive Director of CAIR) at CAIR national headquarters in Washington, DC. 18 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 LOCAL ACTIVITIES OF THE USA JAMAAT

Congressional Hearings on the its current applications in the world tunities provide for building friend- Radicalization of Muslims in today, there are many instances in ships and better understanding America, the Florida Pastor’s “Burn which he misconstrues Islamic con- between different schools of the Quran” campaign, etc. cepts and confuses the religion of thought. We are very grateful for the Later in the year, the Columbus Islam with the practices of some respectful relations that Muslim Alternative High School held its who claim to be followers of the groups in Columbus have with one “Teens for Tolerance” festival. The faith. The OSU Faculty Theology another – truly, it can serve as a event comprised of lectures, per- Seminar invited Fazeel to attend as model for the rest of the country. formances and panels. The goal of a special guest to provide his opin- This year, the USA Jamaat also the event was to explore the impor- ion and answer questions from the participated in the “Islamic Day in tance of tolerance by raising aware- members. Fazeel attended a ses- Ohio” event. This event, held on the ness of diversity within the commu- sion in November and his participa- first Saturday of every October for nity and lingering social inequalities tion was very well received and the past 25 years, offers a valuable and then offer education to counter appreciated. The members have opportunity for all mosques, Muslim discrimination in the community. requested he participate again in groups and Islamic societies As such, the Columbus chapter another session in December. The throughout the state to gather, get of the Council on American Islamic following is an email that was to know one another, and work Relations (CAIR), which is doing received from the organizer of the together. The event was held in very good work in this field, was Seminar: Columbus at the Ohio State House requested to arrange for a repre- Dear Fazeel: this year. Fazeel attended on behalf sentative from the Muslim commu- Your recent visit with the partici- of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic nity to present at the event. CAIR pants in the Faculty Theology Society and used this opportunity to requested Fazeel to represent it and Seminar turned out to be a “hit”! I network with other Muslims Fazeel agreed to attend on its heard only approving comments throughout the state. Masha Allah, behalf. The feedback from Fazeel’s and the oft-expressed wish that this was another excellent opportu- presentation sent via email by the you could be with us again. We nity for building friendships and bet- organizer was as follows: “The stu- can always adjust our schedule ter understanding between different dents absolutely loved your presen- to accommodate you. Thanks Islamic groups. This was the first tation. A good amount of them filled again for being with us. Your year that the Lahore Ahmadiyya out exit surveys for us, and every- friendly openness and impres- Islamic Society sponsored the one said nice things about you! We sive knowledge of Islam won you event, and we look forward to many would love to collaborate with you! many friends among seminar more such collaborative efforts. I’m sure our MSA (Muslim Student participants. We will welcome Another wonderful project under- Association) would be interested in you to any of our meetings with taken by the local Muslim communi- working with the Center to host open arms! ty in Columbus is the Noor some sort of workshop or presenta- Community Medical Clinic (of the tion! Their mission fits with yours COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL Noor Islamic Cultural Center). The really well, and they like holding out- MUSLIM GROUPS Clinic is operated by a group of vol- reach events.” The USA Jamaat continues its col- unteer doctors, nurses, medical stu- In response to the success of the laborative work with other Muslim dents and others to serve all those USA Jamaat’s Symposium on groups. A strong relationship has (both Muslim and non-Muslim) who “Sharia”, held in conjunction with its been developed with the civil rights do not have health coverage. Sr. annual convention, several of the group CAIR, the national umbrella Lubna Ahmad has been providing faculty of the Ohio State University organization ISNA, and local volunteer services to this clinic by who attended the conference masjids. As we have done for the handling phone calls, setting pushed for the OSU Faculty past several years, the Lahore appointments for the patients and Theology Seminar to continue the Ahmadiyya Islamic Society co- preparing doctors’ schedules. The discussion on the topic by studying sponsors CAIR’s annual dinner and Medical Director of the clinic has a book on sharia. The book being its annual iftar. As in previous years, expressed her gratitude on many discussed is Heaven on Earth: a the Noor Masjid invited members of occasions and Sr. Lubna, along with Journey Through Sharia by the Lahore Ahamdiyya Islamic the other volunteers, were publicly Sadakat Kadri. Although the author Society to be a part of its recognized at the CAIR Annual Iftar tries to present a fair assessment of “Community Leaders” Recognition last Ramadan. what sharia entails, its history and Dinner. Masha Allah, these oppor- Fazeel, Dr. Noman Malik and Sr. 19 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 LOCAL ACTIVITIES OF THE USA JAMAAT

Samina Malik also attended the ISNA Annual Convention this year, which was held in Washington, DC. This year, our rep- resentatives took the opportunity to attend the actual programs and events offered throughout the 4-day convention. Masha Allah we were able to address various issues with ISNA leadership and also engage in dialogue with well-known scholars in the American Muslim community. NICC Community Leaders In addition, Fazeel was personal- Recognition Dinner. ly invited to ISNA’s prestigious Interfaith Unity Banquet which is held each year in conjunction with Noman Malik coincidentally (or as food and drinks, followed by a tour the annual convention. This inter- Prof. Birkel put it, “by divine provi- of the 2-storey office and then a dis- faith unity banquet has been one of dence”) sat next to Prof. Birkel at cussion and question/answer ses- ISNA’s main features for over a one of the lSNA main events, in sion. Fazeel introduced the Lahore decade. It offers an opportunity to which several thousand people Ahmadiyya Islamic Society and celebrate interfaith achievements attend. Again, by coincidence (or mentioned, as a civil rights attorney, with the American Muslim commu- divine providence) Fazeel once the collaborative work he does with nity and to recognize interfaith lead- again met Prof. Birkel at the the local chapter of CAIR in ers and institutions that have con- Interfaith Unity Banquet. Prof. Birkel Columbus. Copies of Maulana tributed to the advancement of was quite impressed with his dis- Muhammad Ali’s Holy Quran interreligious understanding. The cussions with our representatives Translation/Commentary and his theme of the presentation at this and, especially, with copies of the Religion of Islam were also provid- year’s banquet was “A Pluralistic Holy Quran and Religion of Islam ed to the co-founder and executive Vision: Upholding the Rights of which we had gifted to him. Upon director, Nihad Awad. Masha Allah, Religious Minorities Across the returning home from the conven- CAIR is diligently working for the World.” We were very thankful for tion, Prof. Birkel contacted Fazeel protection of rights of Muslims in the this invitation as it served as a valu- requesting that he participate as USA and our relationship with an able opportunity to build relation- one of the Muslims to be inter- Islamic organization engaging in ships with American Muslim leaders viewed as part of his book. Prof. such valuable work is a blessing. engaged in interfaith work as well Birkel graciously came to Columbus as network with leaders of other and spent an entire afternoon and INTERFAITH INITIATIVES faith traditions in the USA. evening with Fazeel at Masjid-al- Each year the St. James Episcopal A wonderful blessing from our Urooj for this purpose. Fazeel Church offers an Interfaith Iftar participation at the ISNA confer- chose the topic of “finality of Dinner during Ramadan for local ence this year was making acquain- ” to be the focus of his Muslims. The purpose of the iftar tances with Prof. Michael Birkel. discussion. Others that Prof. Birkel dinner is to display solidarity with Prof. Birkel teaches religion at interviewed for purposes of this new Muslims in the holy month in which Earlham College in Richmond, book are Dr. Jamal Badawi, Dawud they stress achieving closeness to Indiana and has a special interest in Walid, Hassan al-Qazwini, Su’ad Almighty God. Because of the gen- Islam. The author of several works Abdul Khabee, Jimmy Jones, erous gesture by the Church, mem- on the Quaker tradition and religion Sohaib Sultan, Zeki Saritoprak, etc. bers of the USA Jamaat make all in general, Prof. Birkel is currently The National Headquarters of attempts to participate. This year, working on a book titled “The CAIR also holds an event in con- Fazeel, Dr. Noman Malik, Sr. Quran from North American junction with the ISNA annual con- Samina Malik and our guests from Muslim Leaders”. As the title sug- vention. This year, Fazeel was invit- Turkey (Sr. Ayse Ackur and Br. Sadi gests, the project entails presenting ed to attend. The CAIR national Ackur and children, Zainip and understandings of various pas- headquarters is located in a prime Yamur) all attended. The event also sages of the Quran from Muslim location on Capital Hill. The event presents the opportunity to build leaders in America. Fazeel and Dr. commenced with a reception with bonds of friendship with other local 20 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 LOCAL ACTIVITIES OF THE USA JAMAAT

ent an interactive class to the pris- oners, from a Muslim perspective, as part of a “Spiritual Development” course that is being offered. Another program that our mem- bers regularly participate in is the Spiritual Sharing Program hosted by the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio and held at the Main Downtown Library of Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Members of different faiths and tra- ditions participate. The atmosphere Fazeel Khan with Muslim and Christian attendees. is extremely cordial, with the pur- pose of promoting respect, toler- Muslims. The generosity of the Program at the correctional institu- ance, mutual learning and under- church has inspired the Lahore tion in Chillicothe, which is located standing. Topics, ranging from Ahmadiyya Islamic Society to recip- approximately 90 minutes drive respect for parents to existence and rocate in some way. It has come to away from Columbus, Ohio. Dr. attributes of God are discussed. Dr. our attention that many churches Mohammad and Sr. Lubna Ahmad Mohammad and Sr. Lubna Ahmad provide food to the needy during the participate in collaboration with an have been attending these meetings holiday season but have difficulty interfaith group, twice or thrice on a regular basis, for the last four or doing so on Christmas day due to every month to attend the Horizon five years. Many of the attendees most members being unable to vol- Program at the institution. This pro- have benefited from Dr. Ahmad’s unteer because of spending time gram caters to the spiritual needs of and Sr. Lubna’s participation, having with family. We will be trying to fill about 70 inmates, including eight gained a much better understanding this void this year by having our Muslims. Holy Qurans and Muslim of the true teachings of Islam. members (and possibly some other prayer books have been given to The annual Interfaith Confer - Muslims) volunteer on Christmas Muslim inmates. This program is ence in Florida hosted by Brother day so that the needy normally designed to teach inmates different Imtiaz Isakh (under the banner of being served by these churches do techniques to help them develop a “The Islamic Sunrise”) was again a not face an interruption in services. positive attitude towards life. success this year (Alhamdulillah). Another project that Lahore According to statistics, the men who Many people participated including Ahmadiyya members participate in attend this program and follow the persons of different faiths, students, is the Feed the Needy Program guidelines, once released, have a professors and interfaith enthusi- offered at the YWCA. The shelter very low rate of recidivism. One of asts. Dr. Ahmad gave some opening accommodates about 250 homeless the organizers of the program has words and Fazeel introduced the women and children at one time. The recently requested Fazeel to pres- Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society current economy has made resorting to this program for food a necessity for many. Various organizations sup- ply food to the shelter. The Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society, in coor- dination with CAIR, also do so. Dr. Mohammad and Sr. Lubna Ahmad volunteer every month with a group of other Muslims to supply food items and services to the indigent. Tables are set, food is served and dishes are washed. Alhamdulillah, an average of 200 people are served every month. The USA Jammat also partici- pates in a Prisoner Rehabilitation Fazeel Khan, Dr. Noman Malik, Samina Malik with guests from Turkey. 21 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 LOCAL ACTIVITIES OF THE USA JAMAAT

Dr. Tarunjit Butalia addressing the gathering at the Gurdwara Commemoration event.

held a Commemoration at the Fazeel Khan with a member of the Episcopal Church. Guru Nanak Religious Society in August of this year. The event was to the audience. Br. Imtiaz moderat- ty for persons of different faiths to very successful. Community and reli- ed the forum and provided insightful get to know one another and dis- gious leaders participated and mem- comments and direction through- cuss ways in which peace between bers of the central Ohio community out. The interfaith speakers com- members of faith traditions may be filled the prayer hall. The Lahore prised of a Rabbi, a Sikh, a Hindu achieved. Ahmadiyya Islamic Society issued a and Maulana Kemal Hydal (as the In response to the tragic shoot- statement of condolence, which was Muslim representative). The confer- ings at the Gurdwara in Wisconsin, published on its website www.mus- ence provided a valuable opportuni- the Sikh Community in Columbus lim.org and reproduced below:

CONDOLENCES TO THE SIKH COMMUNITY

Members of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society express our sincere condolences to our brothers and sisters from the Sikh community for the senseless killing of innocent worshippers at the Wisconsin Gurdwara. We pray that Almighty Rabb (Lord) grants the families and the entire community patience, strength and fortitude in this time of great loss. We have a long-standing bond with the Sikh community, as Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement) revered Guru Nanak as a very holy and saintly personage, going so far as to write a book (Sat Bachan) defending him from criticism and attacks made against his character. We stand in solidarity with the Sikh community during this tragedy and genuinely feel as if we lost members of our own family. 22 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 USA Jamaat’s Translation & Publication Work

By Samina Malik sources. Certainly mistakes can surely become accustomed to, we occur, as the translators are cannot mention the results of the lhamdolillah! Our transla- human, but we do whatever is in USA Jamaat’s work without giving tion and publication work is our abilities to prevent them from credit to the person responsible for Aprogressing very well by happening. We are also currently setting us to this task. It was due to the Grace of Almighty Allah, the attending to revisions of older the encouragement and inspiration most Beneficent and Gracious. We works, in particular the French and of the late Hazrat Ameer, Dr. Saeed would like to keep you abreast of the German translations of the Holy Ahmad Sahib (Janji), that this work progress and new developments in Quran, so that the best possible is being done. I, personally, am the translation and publication fields. product is made available. humbled when I recall the first As we are all aware, the propagation This work is certainly a collabo- translation project I undertook in of the true principles of Islam, prima- rative effort and we very much 1988 (the translation of the Holy rily through our literary treasures, is appreciate the contributions by Quran with commentary by the very essence of the mission of devoted members within the US Maulana Muhammad Ali into the Jamaat. The translation of our primary publications (in particular and around the world. Unlike other French) under the guidance of Janji the Holy Quran, with commentary by religious entities that rely heavily on and today see a translation project Maulana Muhammad Ali) is an inte- grants and other external sources comprising 24 major languages. gral part of this goal. As we review of income, this work is purely based May Almighty Allah Grant him the the results of our efforts in this on donations from members. To best of paradise for his good deeds, regard, we are humbled and we date, 20 translations of the Holy guidance and leadership. Ameen. thank Almighty Allah for providing us Quran have been funded by mem- There are many ways to con- the opportunity to engage in this bers, some of whom also bore the tribute to this work. Financial contri- great jihad. costs of proof-reading, typesetting butions are needed for printing We provide below an outline of and printing. many of our books that have our publications in English and a Aside from (and in many already been translated (as you’ll list of the translation projects (com- instances in addition to) monetary see below under the titles pleted and currently in progress). In contributions, many members vol- “Translated and Ready to be total, 24 major languages are unteer valuable time and effort in Printed”. More volunteers are need- included, namely: proof-reading manuscripts prior to ed as proof-readers to keep up with • German • French publication. the high demand for our e-books. • Italian • Dutch Our new ebooks venture is a And, much work can be done to • Spanish • Portuguese prime example. By the grace of spread copies of these publications • Albanian • Polish Almighty Allah this project is thriv- throughout the world. Please con- • Breton • Chinese ing and surpassing all of our hopes tact me at either aaiil@ aol.com or • Japanese • Vietnamese and expectations. This project was [email protected] to discuss • Korean • Turkish made possible due to the many vol- ways in which you may participate. • Arabic • Farsi unteers (within the US and abroad) Once again, please continue to • Hindi • Urdu who devoted time and energy in remember us in your prayers. • Bengali • Yoruba proofreading the texts. • Afrikaans (Nigeria) And then there are those who PUBLICATION OF JAMAAT (South Africa) • Thai regularly remember us in their LITERATURE IN ENGLISH: • Tagalog • Cebuano prayers – without such support, By Maulana Muhammad Ali The process of having books nothing could be achieved. We pray • Holy Quran English Hard Cover translated is a lengthy and compli- that each one of you that sacrifices • Holy Quran English Soft Cover cated one, especially when dealing in this cause is rewarded abundant- • Holy Quran English Leather with religious literature. We take all ly. Ameen. Edition precautions to try to ensure the We also pray that many more • Holy Quran English Pocket utmost accuracy of the end-prod- members will join this cause and Leather Edition ucts. In addition to engaging quali- become regular contributors to the • Holy Quran English Pocket fied translators, the translations are practical work of the Jamaat, insha Edition Standard proofread at least twice (and up to Allah. • Religion of Islam Hard Cover three times) by independent Finally, as by now you all have • Religion of Islam Soft Cover 23 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 USA JAMAAT’S TRANSLATION & PUBLICATION WORK

• Manual of Hadith By Naseer Ahmad Faruqi TRANSLATIONS OF • Muhammad the Prophet • The Light from the Holy Quran JAMAAT LITERATURE: • Early Caliphate (Maaraful Quran), translated by GERMAN • Ahmadiyya Movement Dr. Mohammad Ahamd Translated and Printed: • New World Order • Ahmadiyyat in the Service of • The Holy Quran • Introduction to the Study of the Islam • The Religion of Islam Holy Quran • Islam and Christianity • The Manual of Hadith • Instructions and Guidance for • Ahmadiyyat versus Qadianiyyat • Living Thoughts of Prophet the Ahmadiyya Jamaat By Hafiz Sher Muhammad Muhammad • The Truth about the Split • The Ahmadiyya Case • The Teachings of Islam • The Babi Movement • Death of Jesus • Islam, the Religion of Humanity • History of the Prophets • Sir Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and (new translation 2002) • Founder of the Ahmadiyya the Ahmadiyya Movement • The Prophet of Islam Movement • The Clear Evidence (translated • Founder of the Ahmadiyya • Living thoughts of Prophet by Ch. Masood Akhtar) Movement Muhammad By Mumtaz Ahmad Faruqui Translated, Ready to Print: • Muhammad and Christ • The Mighty Striving (biography • Muhammad the Prophet • Antichrist, Gog and Magog of Maulana Muhammad Ali), by • Muslim Prayer Book • Muslim Prayer Book Muhammad Ahmad and • History of the Prophets • Jihad in Islam (from Religion of Mumtaz Ahmad Faruqui, trans- • Introduction to Islam Islam) lated into English by Mrs Akhtar • Early Caliphate • Islam the Religion of Humanity Aziz Currently Being Translated • Prophet of Islam • Crumbling of the Cross • A Mighty Striving By Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad • Anecdotes from the Life of the • The Ahmadiyya Movement • Teachings of Islam (translated Prophet Muhammad • The Ahmadiyya Case by MMAli) By Others • Ahmadiyyat vs. Qadianiyat • Testimony of the Holy Quran • The Great Reformer (biography • Meaning of Islam (translated by Dr. Zahid Aziz) of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam • History of the Prophets • A Brief Sketch of My Life (trans- Ahmad) by Dr. Bashaarat ITALIAN lated by Prof. Asghar Hameed) Ahmad, Volume One (translated Translated and Printed: • An Account of Exoneration by Dr. Hamid Rahman) • The Holy Quran (translated by Prof. Asghar • Fundamentals of the Christian • The Teachings of Islam Hameed) Faith in the Light of the • The introduction to Islam • Message of Peace (translated Gospels, by Maulana Sadruddin • The History of the Prophets by MMAli) • Jesus in Heaven on Earth (hard • The Prophet of Islam • (translated by and soft cover), by Khwaza • Islam the Religion of Humanity Dr. Zahid Aziz) Nazeer Ahmad • Living Thoughts of Prophet • Need of an Imam (translated by • A Debt Forgotton, by Rahim Muhammad Kalaamaza Muhammad) Buksh Translated, Ready to Print: • Four Questions Answered • Ahmadiyyat, the Citadel of • The Religion of Islam (translated by Dr. Hamid Islam, by Rahim Baksh • The Manual of Hadith Rahman) • Martyrdom of Sahibzada Abdul • Early Caliphate • The Will (translated by Dr. Zahid Lateef, translated by Dr. Hamid • Jesus in Heaven on Earth Aziz) Rahman • The Ahmadiyya Case • Meaning of Islam (translated by • Christ is Come, by Mirza • The Ahmadiyya Movement Dr. Zahid Aziz) Masum Beg • Ahmadiyyat in the Service of By Khwaja Kamal-u-Din • Alhamdolillah (children’s book), Islam • The Ideal Prophet by Fazeel Sahu Khan • Need of the Ahmaddiyya • Sources of Christianity • Meaning of Surah Fatiha (chil- Movement • Islam to East and West dren’s book), by Fazeel Sahu • Ahmadiyyat vs Qadianiyat • Islam My Only Choice Khan • Death of Jesus • Table Talk • Introduction to Islam, by Dr. FRENCH Zahid Aziz Translated and Printed: • The Holy Quran 24 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 USA JAMAAT’S TRANSLATION & PUBLICATION WORK

• The Prophet of Islam • Jihad in Islam TAGALOG • Islam, the Religion of Humanity • Introduction to the Holy Quran Currently Being Translated: • Prophet of Islam • The New World Order • The Holy Quran • Introduction to Islam • The Ahmadiyya Case • Islam the Religion of Humanity • Muhammad the Prophet • The Babi Movement • The Prophet of Islam • Teachings of Islam Currently Being Translated: • Introduction to Islam • Living thoughts of Prophet • Commentary (footnotes) from AFRIKAANS (South Africa) Muhammad MM Ali’s English Translation of Translated, Ready to Print: • Early Caliphate Holy Quran • Introduction to Islam • Message of Peace • History of the Prophets • Islam the Religion of Humanity • Islam my only choice • Islam the Religion of Humanity • The Prophet of Islam Currently Being Translated • The prophet of Islam Currently Being Translated: • The Religion of Islam • The Introduction to Islam • The Holy Quran • Manual of Hadith RUSSIAN • Muhammad the Prophet • History of the Prophets Translated and Printed: • Teachings of Islam • Introduction to the Study of the • The Holy Quran SPANISH Holy Quran • Islam the Religion of Humanity Translated and Printed: • New World Order • Prophet of Islam • The Holy Quran (project com- • Mighty Striving • Teachings of Islam menced by General Abdullah • The Ahmadiyya Movement • Living thoughts of Prophet Saeed, son of late Hazrat • Other booklets on Islam Muhammad Ameer Saeed Ahmad Khan BRETON Translated and Being Checked: Sahib, in Mexico in the early Currently Being Translated: • The Religion of Islam 1980’s) • The Holy Quran • Introduction to Islam • Muhammad the Prophet • Islam the Religion of Humanity Currently Being Translated Translated,Ready to Print: • The Prophet of Islam • Muhammad the Prophet • Islam, the Religion of Humanity • Introduction to Islam • Early Caliphate • The Prophet of Islam ALBANIAN • Manual of Hadith Currently Being Translated: Translated and Printed: CHINESE • The Religion of Islam • Islam, the Religion of Humanity Translated and Printed: • The Introduction to Islam • The Prophet of Islam • Islam the Religion of Humanity • The Prophet of Islam Translated, Ready to Print: • The prophet of Islam • Teachings of Islam • The Holy Quran Translated and being Checked: • Manual of Hadith • Ahmadiyyat vs. Qadianiyyat • The Holy Quran (Currently • The Ahmadiyya Movement • Islam my only Choice seeking a qualified Chinese TURKISH • Introduction to Islam Muslim for checking) Translated and Printed: • Message of Peace VIETNAMESE • The Holy Quran Currently Being Translated Translated, Ready to Print: • Islam the Religion of Humanity • Muhammad the Prophet • Muhammad the Prophet • The Prophet of Islam • Living Thoughts of Prophet • Islam the Religion of Humanity • The True Conception of the Muhammad • The prophet of Islam Ahmadiyya Movement • The Ahmadiyya Movement • Introduction to Isla • Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s • The Religion of Islam Currently Being Translated: Claim as Mujaddid of the 14th ARABIC • The Holy Quran Century Translated and Printed: • The Religion of Islam • Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s • The Religion of Islam CEBUANO claim as Promised Messiah • Muhammad the Prophet Translated, Ready to Print: • Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s • Living Thoughts of Prophet • Introduction to Islam claim as Mahdi Muhammad • Meaning of Islam • Brief Survey of the Ahmadiyya • The Manual of Hadith • Islam the Religion of Humanity Movement • The Teachings of Islam • The Prophet of Islam • Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s • Ahmadiyya Movement • Introduction to the Holy Quran denial of Prophethood • Introduction to the Study of the Currently Being Translated: Translated, Ready to Print: Holy Quran • The Holy Quran • The New World Order 25 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 USA JAMAAT’S TRANSLATION & PUBLICATION WORK

• The Religion of islam • The Teachings of Islam Ready to be Printed: • The Manual of Hadith • Living Thoughts of Prophet • Al Nabuwat Fil Islam Currently Being Translated: Muhammad • Sirat-ul-Kahir-ul Bashr • The Ideal Prophet • Introduction to the Study of the • Maqam-e-Hadith • The Teachings of Islam Holy Quran • Early Caliphate FARSI E-BOOKS • Introduction to the Study of the Translated, Ready to Print: Masha Allah twelve major Holy Quran • Introduction to Islam Jamaat publications are already • Living Thoughts of Prophet Currently Being Translated: available in e-book format, namely: Muhammad • The Holy Quran • The Holy Quran DUTCH • Islam the Religion of Humanity • The Religion of Islam • Holy Quran (translated and • The Prophet of Islam • Mohammad the Prophet typeset by USA Jamaat and its BENGALI • Living Thoughts of Prophet printing is funded by Mr. Jerrel Currently Being Translated: Muhammad Sardar of the Stichting Jamaat • The Holy Quran • Early Caliphate in Holland) • Islam the Religion of Humanity • Introduction to Islam Thirty (30) major works of the • The prophet of Islam • Introduction to the Study of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat has PORTUGUESE Holy Quran been translated by the Stichting Currently Being Translated: • Muhammad and Christ Jamaat into Dutch, some of which • The Holy Quran • Anecdotes from the Life of the have already been printed as well. • The Prophet of Islam Holy Prophet Muhammad For further details, please con- • Islam the Religion of Humanity • The Ideal Prophet tact Mr. Hoeseni, President of • Introduction to Islam • The Teachings of Islam Stichting Jamaat, POLISH • History of the Prophets KOREAN Translated and Ready for Printing: Insha Allah in this month of May, Translated, Ready to Print: • The Religion of Islam another ten titles will be added to • Islam the Religion of Humanity Currently Being Translated: this list. • The Prophet of Islam • The Holy Quran (new translation) • Introduction to Islam HINDI HOLY QURAN ON Currently Being Translated: Approximately ten books and AUDIO CD • Holy Quran booklets have been translated by The audio recording of the THAI Dr. Khursheed Alam Tareen, in col- English text of Maulana Translated, Ready to Print: laboration with the USA Jamaat, for Muhammad Ali’s English transla- • Islam the Religion of Humanity free distribution in India. tion of the Holy Quran has been • The Prophet of Islam URDU available for several years. Now, the Currently Being Translated: Printed: entire work, text and footnotes, is • The Holy Quran • Bayan-ul-Quran available on CD in MP3 format. The • The Religion of Islam • Maariful-Quran CDs will be available in this month • Muhammad the Prophet • New Typeset of Fazlul Bari of May. • The Teachings of Islam (Urdu Translation and • Introduction to Islam Commentary of Sahih-al- THE LIGHT • Early Caliphate Bukhari by Maulana AND ISLAMIC REVIEW • Living Thoughts of Prophet Muhammad Ali; 2 volumes, The Light and Islamic Review is Muhammad 3020 pages) subscribed by approximately 600 • The Ahmadiyya Movement • Mujaddid-e-Azam (3 volumes) universities and libraries within the YORUBA (Nigeria) Online Publication: U.S. It is also printed (200 copies) Translated, Ready to Print: • Bayan-ul-Quran (New Typeset, in the Philippines by Prof. Henry • Religion of Humanity new Arabic script, and other Abdil Gaffar Espiritu and distributed • The Prophet of Islam improvements) to university professors, libraries • Introduction to Islam Typeset and being Proofread: and others. It is also translated into Currently Being Translated: • Set of 80 books by Hazrat Mirza French, Albanian and Spanish. • The Holy Quran Ghulam Ahmad (Ruhani Additional translations that will fol- • The Ahmadiyya Movement Khazain) in 20 volumes low are German and Turkish. • Muhammad the Prophet 26 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya The Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society Registered in France

By Samina Malik certain Quranic verses and Hadith. Qurans in France. With the printing It is hoped that this literature will of the nine additional titles of our lhamdolillah! The Lahore remove these misconceptions and books in French, we needed to find Ahmadiyya Jamaat was promote inter-faith peace and har- storage space and sales outlets for Aofficially registered in mony. our books. I have known Brother France on May 6, 2012 as The Alhamdolillah! We have seven Sidaty for 10 years, and decided to Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society, pledged members in France. Our enlist his help in the storage and France. This is a very opportune dedicated and hard-working board sale of our books. When I contact- time for the jamaat to be registered member, Brother Daoud Bousson ed him for this purpose, he very in France, as we are in the process who resides in Louannec, Brittany, graciously offered to help. of printing a large number of our is a board member and Imam of the Noman and I were in Holland at books in French. organization. Inshallah, we hope that time, and we took the high In addition to the French Holy and pray that, by the Grace of speed train to Paris on October 12, Quran which we printed 20 years Almighty Allah, the French Jamaat 2012. Brother Sidaty and Brother ago, we have recently printed the is successful in its mission of Ghislain met us at the Paris train following nine books in French: spreading the peaceful and tolerant station. They were very happy to Islam – the Religion of Humanity, message of Islam and the learn about the progress of our The Prophet of Islam, Muhammad Ahmadiyya Movement in France. printing project. They were also the Prophet, Living Thoughts of the Ameen! very pleased that the Lahore Prophet Muhammad, Introduction Ahmadiyya jamaat had been regis- to Islam, Teachings of Islam, Louannec France tered in France. We visited about Message of Peace, Islam, My Only In March of 2012, Noman and I, seven bookshops which sell Islamic Choice and The Early Caliphate. together with Brother Shabbier books and showed them our books We will also be printing Islam the Hoesseni and Sister Safoora with approval certificates by Al- Religion of Humanity and The Hoesseni, drove to Louannec to Azhar. Prophet of Islam in the Breton lan- meet our dedicated Ahmadi broth- They were especially impressed guage. er, Daoud Boussion. Brother Daoud by Sheikh Muhammad Tantawi’s The Light and Islamic Review moved from Paris to Louannec a glowing review of Maulana has been translated into French few years ago with his wife, sister Muhammad Ali’s The Religion of and will be posted on our web site Norhani, and their two lovely Islam. Inshallah, we will be sending www.muslim.org. Future issues of daughters. We reached Louannec samples of our books to them. the magazine will be translated and at night and were welcomed by Brother Sidaty wants us to come posted as well as printed regularly Brother Daoud and Sister Norhani again and talk about the and sent to municipal and universi- who had prepared a delicious din- Ahmadiyya Movement to people in ty libraries, jamaat members and ner for us. Paris. He also wants to arrange a other individuals in France. The next few days were spent in radio interview for Noman in which Unfortunately, as in much of discussions with brother Daoud we could present the aims and Europe, there is a great rift about ways in which we could pro- objectives of the Lahore between the millions of immigrant mote Islam and the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. Brother Muslims (and their descendants) Ahmadiyya Movement in France. Daoud will also arrange a similar and the local ethnic French people. We also looked at various proper- conference in Louannec. We will, This is due mainly to the latter’s ties trying to find a suitable storage Inshallah, meet these objectives in perception of Islam as a violent and place for our books. After an exten- the coming year. oppressive religion. sive search we were able to make Brother Daoud Boussin is in This perception is reinforced by arrangements to store some of our charge of our Anjuman’s books certain regressive and intolerant books in Louannec. stored in Louannec. He will fulfill ideas about the religion present any orders of the French books in among a minority of Muslims them- Book Storage and Distribution France and abroad. selves — ideas which have no in Paris and Louannec We thank Almighty Allah for giv- basis in the Holy Quran or Hadith, Since 1989, we have printed and ing us this opportunity to serve and are due to misinterpretation of distributed 5,000 French Holy Islam and Ahmaidyyat in France. 27 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya The Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat Activities In the Philippines — 2012

By Samina Malik email from our brother and French a lecture on the Ahmadiyya Jamaat board Member, Br. Daoud Movement via internet to brother General background about the Boussin requesting that I visit the Jaffar. Sister Nena and other mem- establishment of the Lahore Philippines and propagate Islam bers also attend these lectures Ahmadiyya Jamaat in the over there. This suggestion of Br. when they have time. The USA Philippines Daoud was very appealing to me, Jamaat is very grateful to Noman As many of you may know, the USA as I already had a desire to spread that no matter where he may be, he Jamaat has been working in the the movement in the Philippines makes it a point not to miss deliver- Philippines for the last five years. ever since I had read Maulana ing these lectures. May Almighty The idea of setting up a Lahore Muhammad Ali’s article. Allah be Pleased with him for his Ahmadiyya Center in the Soon afterwards, I made plans effort for his dedication to impart Philippines first occurred to me 16 and proceeded to the Philippines the proper understanding of the years ago when I came across an alone. By the Grace of Almighty Quran and Islam to our Philippine article by Maulana Muhammad Ali Allah, I was able to establish a Members. in an old 1930’s issue of the Light jamaat center in Cagayan de Oro in The credit for organizing these Magazine in our microfilm files. 2007 and the Lahore Ahmadiyya classes goes to the untiring efforts In this article, Maulana Jamaat was legally registered with of Sister Nena Mendosa, the secre- Muhammad Ali was replying to a the Philippine government in 2008. tary and treasurer of the Philippine group of young men in the As we all can understand, start- jamaat. She manages the Center’s Philippines who had written to him ing a new jamaat from scratch is finances, ensures that the Jamaat saying that they had established a never an easy endeavor. Recruiting is in compliance with legal require- Lahore Ahmadiyya Jamaat in the sincere members, providing proper ments and supervises the upkeep Philippines and asking him for help religious training, and fending off of the Center. She also directs all and guidance. In his reply, Maulana opposition from local Muslims are the charitable activities of the Muhammad Ali encouraged them all necessary hurdles which must Jamaat. to maintain the jamaat in the be overcome. Alhamdulillah! In the Alhamdolillah, she is ever ready Philippines and carry on the work past five years we have made great to do whatever is necessary for the of the Mujaddid, Hazrat Mirza progress in all of these areas; as good of the Jamaat. May Almighty Ghulam Ahmad. can be judged from the reports of Allah Reward and Bless her for her Apparently communication with activities sent periodically via e- sacrifice of time and effort in serv- this jamaat was lost after the cata- mail and published annually in the ing Islam and the Ahmadiyya clysmic intervention of World War II Basharaat-e-Ahmadiyya magazine. Movement. and the death of Maulana Muhammad Ali. The next contact Routine activities at the center February 2012 activities in with the Philippines movement was in Cagayan de Oro Cagayan de Oro in 1998 when I received a request Every Sunday afternoon, members Noman and I flew to Cagayan de for free Holy Qurans from two indi- and friends gather at the Lahore Oro from Manila on February 8, viduals in that country. Ahmadiyya Center in Cagayan de 2012. As soon as we arrived, we Subsequently, I sent them about Oro, and Noman conducts three- went to the Center where we were 300 Holy Qurans and other books hour classes on Islam from very happy to meet once again with for free distribution. Recently, when Columbus or anywhere he may be Sister Nena Mendosa and brother we visited Zamboanga for an in the world via Skype. Classes Jaffar. Interfaith Conference, we came begin with a one-hour Quran les- On Friday February 10, the across people who said that they son (dars) followed by a reading Jumu’ah Prayers were held at the had received the English session from the life of the Holy Center, and the Khutba was deliv- Translation of the Holy Quran 14 Prophet Muhammad. This is fol- ered by Noman. Our devoted and years ago. These most probably lowed by a talk and discussion on a hard-working member Dr. Khalid were some of the Holy Qurans we topic chosen from the book, The Santos also came to the Center sent in 1998. Religion of Islam. The only break in from Pagadian City to attend the The USA Jamaat’s current the class sessions is for Asr Jalsa in spite of a leg injury he had involvement with the Philippines Prayers. sustained in a motor-cycle accident began in 2007, when I received an Every Wednesday, Noman gives several weeks earlier. 28 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

Jalsa in Cagayan de Oro A Jalsa in which Noman gave a lec- ture about “Life After Death” was held at the Center on February 12. Almost 50 people, including non- Ahmadi Muslims and non-Muslims, greatly appreciated the lecture, which was followed by a lively question and answer session. We are very thankful to Sister Nena Mendosa, secretary of the Philippine Jamaat for arranging the (R to L): Fazeel Khan, Prof. Henry Espiritu, a student and Sister Samina at the lecture and inviting guests on short University of St. Carlos. notice. She made all the arrange- ments for catering the food and making guests comfortable. On February 13 and 14, Noman was busy giving lectures in the Center about the Ahmadiyya Movement and Islam to Brother Rameez, Brother Khalid and Brother Jaffar. These talks are very useful as they impart much needed knowledge to help them better defend and propagate Islam and the Ahmadiyya movement. (R to L): Dr. Noman Malik, Mr. Fazeel Khan, Prof. Henry Espiritu and Prof. Two symposia in Cebu, Roderick Rama-Poca. Philippines Fazeel Khan arrived in Cebu on University in Cebu) and was spon- Political Science Society. Monday; February 20, to attend two sored by the Lahore Ahmadiyya The venue of the lecture was the symposia in Cebu City in which he Islamic Society of USA and Albert Van Gansewinkel Hall, was the scheduled resource speak- Philippines, the Political Science University of San Carlos Law er. Both symposia dealt with the program of the Social Sciences Building. Almost 600 people attend- same subject, “The Islamic Division of the University of ed. Concept of Democracy and Philippines-Cebu, the UP Political The proceedings began with a Consultative Governance.” Science Society and the Political welcome address by Prof. Roderick The first symposium was held on Science Program, School of Law Rama-Poca, Chairperson of the February 22 at the University of and Governance of the University University of San Carlos San Carlos (the largest Catholic of San Carlos, and the Carolinian Department of Political Science. After his welcome address, I gave a brief lecture introducing the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. Prof. Henry Francis (Abdil Gaffar) Espiritu then introduced Fazeel and gave a short but very impressive speech about the importance of the symposium. Fazeel then delivered his 45 minute lecture on The Islamic Concept of Democracy and Consultative Governance. The audience listened with great inter- est. The new insights that Fazeel (R to L): Fazeel Khan, Ustad Najeeb Razool and Prof. Henry Espiritu. 29 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

Prof. Roderick Rama Poca opening the Mrs. Samina Malik addressing the Prof. Henry Espiritu introducing session. audience. Mr. Fazeel Khan. imparted to them about Islam and ly session ensued in which Fazeel’s Jabines for producing this attractive democracy seemed of particular answers cleared up many miscon- video-collage. interest. He showed that not only ceptions the audience held about The second symposium was was Islam compatible with democ- Islam and democracy. Some of the held on February 24 at the racy, but in fact, it established the questions were directed to Ustaz University of the Philippines-UP first truly democratic government in Najeeb Razool and his replies also Cebu Conference Hall. The sympo- history in which majority rule was helped clarify issues. Prof Henry sium was jointly sponsored by the combined with protection of minori- Francis Espiritu also took part in Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society ty rights. answering some of the questions of the USA and Philippines, the After Fazeel’s speech, members by clarifying certain important Political Science Program of the of the panel of reactors composed points in the lecture. Social Sciences Division, University of Ustaz Najeeb Razool, board Certificates were then awarded of the Philippines-Cebu, and the UP member of the Lahore Ahmadiyya to the speakers, Mr. Fazeel Khan, Political Science Society. Islamic Society and now a newly Samina Malik and the panel of More than 450 students and designated Mufti and member of reactors, Ustad Najeeb Razool, members of the faculty of UP (as the Muslim Ulama of the Prof. Rhoderick John Abellanosa well as nearby universities) attend- Philippines, Prof. Rhoderick John and Ms. Monica Janneil Morales by ed the symposium. The students Abellanosa of the University of San Prof. Henry Francis (Abdil Gaffar) attending included Masters stu- Carlos and Monica Janneil Morales Espiritu and Prof. Mae Claire G. dents of Cebu Normal University of the University Philippines, stu- Jabines. from Prof. Lapa’s class and the dent-president of Cebu Political As the event ended, the audi- Masters students of Prof. Henry Science Department reacted on the ence was treated to a 10 minute Francis Espiritu. The symposium subject for 10 minutes each. video and still picture collage of the was also attended by the University The floor was then opened for entire symposium set to a catchy of San Jose Recoletos and Cebu questions from the audience. A live- Asiatic tune. We thank Prof. Claire Doctors University students and faculty alike. The symposium began with a welcome address and rationale by Prof. Lennie Ronquillo-Castaneda of the Social Sciences Division. Following her presentation, I pre- sented a lecture introducing the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. Professor Henry Francis Abdil Ghaffar Espiritu then introduced the speaker and the panel of reac- tors. He was followed by Fazeel who Audience at the symposium at St. Carlos University. delivered the keynote speech of the 30 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

forum: “The Islamic Concept of Balay, it is in Cebu City, the second Democracy and Consultative largest city in the Philippines (after Governance”. Manila), that we have held the most Fazeel’s speech was very well numerous and successful sym- received. The panel of reactors, posia. composed of Ms. Monica Janneil The moving spirit behind these Morales of UP Cebu, student-pres- symposia has been our energetic ident of Cebu Political Science, and devoted board member Prof. Noman and Ustaz Najeeb Razool, Henry Francis (Abdil Ghaffar) then commented on the subject for Espiritu. We are thankful to 10 minutes each. Almighty Allah that He has provid- This was followed by a question ed us a dedicated brother Ahmadi, Fazeel Khan addressing the audience. and answer session. The answers who is very passionate about pro- given by Fazeel, Noman, Prof. jecting the correct concept of Islam Espiritu, and Ustaz Najeeb Razul and Ahmadiyyat in the Philippines. were greatly appreciated by the He is also great asset to the inter- audience. faith effort and peace-making Certificates were then awarded endeavors in the region. May by Prof. Espiritu and Prof. Claire Almighty Allah Reward and Bless Jabines. him for his commitment and hard The symposium ended on a high work for the jamaat. note with most of the attendees agreeing that it had been a very Fazeel’s interviews on Cebu rewarding and informative experi- Catholic Television Network ence. Fazeel Khan was featured in two Janneil Morales, Student President, The Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic programs on Cebu Catholic responding to Fazeel’s speech. Society is very grateful to Prof. Television Network (CCTN). In the Henry Francis (Abdil Ghaffar) first program he was interviewed Espiritu and Prof. Claire Jabines for live at 8 am on February 23 by Prof. organizing both Cebu symposia. Roderick Rama-Poca and Ms. Although we have been very Divine Marcial-Flores. In this pro- active in holding symposia on Islam gram Prof. Rama-Poca and Ms. and the Ahmadiyya Movement in Divine Marcial-Flores interviewed most major cities of the Philippines Fazeel about his lecture on Islam such as Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and Democracy and other Islamic Zamboanga, Pagadian, Malay topics for 45 minutes. This TV

Prof. Rhoderick Abellanosa responding to Fazeel’s speech as reactor.

Ustad Najeeb Razool responding to Fazeel’s speech as reactor. Symposium banner in lecture hall at the University of Philippines, Cebu. 31 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

Prof. Henry Espiritu welcoming the audience. Audience at the second symposium lecture.

Mrs. Samina Malik addressing the Fazeel Khan addressing the audience. Dr. Noman Malik addressing the audience. audience.

Ustad Najeeb Razool addressing the Prof. Claire G Jabines thanking the audience. speakers and audience. Audience at the lecture.

Prof. Espiritu awarding certificate of Prof. Espiritu awarding certificate of Prof. Espiritu awarding certificate of participation to Ustad Najeeb Razool. participation to Dr. Noman Malik. participation to Fazeel Khan. 32 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

program is watched by millions of people in the central and southern regions of the Philippines, and Fazeel gave enlightened answers to the questions posed by the TV anchors Prof. Rama-Poca and Ms. Divine Marcial-Flores. Prof. Rama-Poca interviewed Fazeel for the second time the same afternoon about Islam. This taped program was broadcast a week later over both Cebu Catholic Television Network and on another TV station, Sky Cable TV Cebu Fazeel Khan being interviewed by Prof. Rama Poca and Attorney Divine Marcial- Network (SCTVN). Flores at the CTN Program. We thank Almighty Allah for all the opportunities He has provided us to be channels for disseminating the true conception of Islam to mil- lions of people in Philippines. The next symposium will, Insha’Allahu, be held in February of next year in Cebu City. It is planned as a public interfaith event with both Muslim and Christian participants. We hope to invite the City Mayor, leading politicians, university pro- fessors, intellectuals and religious leaders to the event. Two years ago, we held the first ever interfaith sym- posium in Cebu City which was very successful. The symposium was held jointly by the Lahore Prof. Rama Poca and Ms. Divine Marcial-Flores in discussion with Fazeel Khan. Ahmadiyya Islamic Society and the Office on Muslim Affairs Cebu City. Razul. We highlighted the work of events. Prof. Espiritu also spoke Mr. Sakiran Hadjan who was the our Jamaat and Prof. Espiritu told about the aims and objectives of regional director of the Office on them about the upcoming the Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Muslim Affairs at that time organ- Symposia in Cebu and invited the Society. ized the event. We hope, audience to participate in these In the second live interview, Insha’Allahu, that the second sym- Fazeel, Noman and I participated. posium will also be a success in Ustaz Najeeb asked questions promoting interfaith understanding regarding Fazeel’s lecture on and peaceful coexistence among democracy and Islam, the Muslims and non-Muslims. Ahmadiyya Movement and the USA jamaat’s involvement in the Ustaz Najeeb Razul’s Radio Dawa work in USA and in areas Program abroad such as Nigeria, Chechnya, We had two interview sessions on Albania, Central Asia, Turkey, Ustaz Najeeb Razul’s popular daily Egypt, and South Africa. Noman, Radio Program which is sponsored Fazeel and I informed the listeners by the USA Jamaat. In the first ses- about our activities in these areas. sion, Prof. Espiritu, Noman and I Alhamdulillah, Ustaz Najeeb were interviewed In the live radio Razool has now been appointed program hosted by Ustaz Najeeb Dr. Noman Malik and Prof. Henry Mufti by the Muslim Ulama of the Espiritu at the radio station. 33 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

Philippines. Ustaz Najeeb Razul is described the degenerate spiritual the interpretation given by Hazrat doing excellent work in promoting a condition of Muslim leaders at that Mirza Sahib and Lahore tolerant and peaceful interpretation time, their failure to provide solu- Ahamdiyya Movement about the of Islam which is, in turn, promoting tions to challenging and difficult subjects discussed in the lectures. interfaith understanding in the problems facing the Muslim nation Some of them inquired if similar Philippines. He talks openly in his and their inability to defend against symposia could be held in their radio program and in public about the intellectual attack on Islam. towns. the Ahmadiyya Movement and its • The third speaker, Dr. Noman One of the groups represented role in protecting the true concep- Malik, showed how Hazrat Mirza at the symposium was a very large tion of Islam as found in the Holy Ghulam Ahmad the corrected the peace group spread throughout the Quran and the . most damaging and commonly Philippines, but more particularly in held misconception that Islam was Mindanao. Masih Maood Day Symposium a violent religion which encouraged Brother Daoud Boussion of in Cagayan de Oro, May 2012 aggressive war and which pun- France had given me the particu- The Mashih Maood day symposium ished apostates with death by refer- lars of the organization’s president. entitled The Revival of Islam was ences from Holy Quran, Hadith and When I spoke with the president, held on May 26 at the VIP Hotel in the history of early Muslims. he gave me the name of the organi- Cagayan de Oro City. • The next speaker, Mr. Rameez zation’s spokesman in Manila. Thanks to Almighty Allah, the Menzano discussed how Hazrat I contacted the spokesman and symposium was a great success. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad had given invited him to the symposium. He Almost 100 people attended the the correct interpretation on jihad was very pleased and accepted the event. The audience included intel- which was the crying need of the invitation. He also arranged for lectuals, Christian Pastors, mem- day. He showed how Hazrat Mirza other members from Maravi city in bers of a well-known Philippine Sahib proved that jihad primarily Mindanao and Cagayan de Oro to peace group and our members from meant a spiritual struggle against attend the symposium. All these Cebu, Pagadian City and Negros. one’s low desires, or propagating members arrived in Cagayan de One member from the Peace Group Islam with the Holy Quran. Fighting Oro on the morning of the sympo- flew in from Manila, while the rest with the sword was allowed in Islam drove from Marawi City. only in self-defense. The symposium started at 4 pm. • The final speaker was Ustad The proceedings were opened by Najeeb Razool, who showed that Sister Nena Mendoza who wel- the battles fought by the Holy comed the audience, gave the Prophet were defensive and that he rationale for holding the symposium did not spread Islam with the and introduced the speakers. sword. He also discussed the mar- The following speeches were deliv- riages of Holy Prophet Muhammad. ered at the symposium: He showed that the Holy Prophet • I gave a short account of Hazrat was monogamous for most of his Mirza Sahib’s service to Islam and married life and that the multiple his love for the Holy Quran. I also marriages he contracted later at described the founding of the Medina were to bring peace among Sister Samina Malik addressing the Lahore Ahmadiyya jamaat and list- tribes or to care for orphans and audience. ed its past and present achieve- widows produced as a result of ments. The latter included the cur- wars which were forced upon rent dawah activities of the USA Muslims. jamaat in founding new jamaats in A delicious dinner was served different countries, and its transla- after the lectures. The dinner was tion and printing projects. followed by a lively question and • The second speaker, Mrs. Nena answer session. The audience was Mendoza spoke about the condi- very pleased with the answers tions prevailing in the world which given by the lecturers to their ques- necessitated the coming of the tions. They were also very pleased Mujaddid (Reformer) in the person with the caliber and contents of the of Hazrat Mirza Sahib. She lectures and greatly appreciated Sister Nena Mendoza addressing the audience. 34 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

Some symposium participants with Dr. Noman Malik.

Dr. Noman Malik addressing the audi- Mirza Sahib’s claim as Mujaddid Inshallah, we will make a trip again ence. and Promised Messiah and about in the near future to hold these the great service he rendered to symposia. Islam. We would like to thank dedicated We emphasized the point that he member, Sister Nena Mendoza for had never claimed to be a prophet, her hard work in making this sym- and that his books were full of posium a success. She was denials of prophethood. We gave responsible for composing and them a set of our major books printing the program for the sympo- including the Holy Quran, Religion sium, for making the hotel reserva- of Islam, Ahmadiyya Movement tions, catering arrangements and booklets, Islam the Religion of taking care of the guests. Humanity, Prophet of Islam, We would like to thank Brother Ahmadiyyat vs Qadianiyat, Jaffar for his help in assisting Sister Brother Jaffar reciting from the Holy Meaning of Islam, Death of Jesus, Nena and taking care of the guests Quran. Call of Islam, Introduction to Islam staying in the Center, and Sisters sium and came first to the Center. and Muslim Prayer Book. Except for Fatima and Jinmaida for inviting We had a long discussion with the Holy Quran and Religion of guests to the symposium. them about the Ahmadiyya Islam, all the other books are print- Movement. We made clear to them ed locally in Cagayan de Oro. Cebu that we were Lahori Ahmadies and, One of the organization mem- We arrived in Cebu on Sunday May we firmly believed in the finality of bers asked us to give similar sym- 27. After checking in at the hotel we prohethood. We told them about posium in Illigan City and Manila. met with the Prof. de la Cerna, the translator of the Holy Quran in Cebuano language. She gave us an update on the progress of the translation. We want- ed to print the Introduction portion of the Holy Quran as a separate book- let, so we had Prof. Abdil Gaffar Espiritu proofread the introduction, and we will, inshallah, print it. Audience at the symposium. On the 28th we had a lunch meeting with Prof. Roderic Poca and his wife Dr. Naomi N. Poca. We discussed ways in which we could promote interfaith understanding. Inshallah, we plan to have a series of symposia on the subject of Muslim/Christian relations next year. One of these hopefully will be a joint venture of the City Audience at the symposium. Government and Lahore 35 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 ACTIVITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES JAMAAT

Audience at the symposium. Speakers at the symposium.

Ahmadiyya Islamic Society. Prof. Poca, who has a weekly television news program (on which Fazeel Khan appeared last February), expressed his wish to interview Fazeel again the next time he is in the Philippines. He also wanted Fazeel to address the Rotary Club. Prof. Poca asked us to supply him with litera- ture about Islam and the Ahmadiiya Movement, as he was interested in knowing more about the Ustad Najeeb Razool addressing the Sister Madelyn Razool taking the Ahmadiyya Movement and its audience. Bai’at with Dr. Noman Malik. peaceful, tolerant and rational inter- pretation of Islam. I have asked our center in Cagayan to send him a Ba’ait to join the Lahore Ahmadiyya Najeeb was overjoyed to receive set of books. We found Prof. Poka Movement at the hand of Noman in the MP3 recording of both text and and Dr. Naomi Poca to be very 2008. Since then he has been footnotes. friendly and pleasant to talk to. broadcasting the audio recording of We were very sorry for having In the evening we met with the English Translation of the Holy missed meeting Prof. Espiritu on Ustad Najeeb Razool who was Quran by Maulana Muhammad Ali this trip. Prof. Espiritu was in Leyte accompanied by his wife Jannas four days a week. The USA jamaat taking care of his ailing parents. He Madelyn Razool, and their daugh- sponsors the radio broadcasts. was very sorry not to be in Cebu. ter Jade, at our hotel. The same evening we gave him Please pray for the recovery and Alhamdolillah! Mrs. Madelyn a set of audio recordings of return to good health of his parents. Razool took the Ba’ait to join the Maulana Muhammad Ali’s English We thank Almighty Allah for a Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. We Translation of the Holy Quran with very successful visit to Philippines, had a long discussion with them footnotes. Previously only the and for the new opportunities and about how to promote Islam and English Text was being broadcast. avenues He has, by His Grace and the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement The addition of the footnotes will Mercy, opened for us to project in Cebu. Ustad Najeeb Razool was greatly increase the impact of the Islam and the Ahmadiyya Move - the first person in Cebu to take the broadcast on listeners. Ustad ment in Philippines.

Dr.Noman Malik giving Islamic classes to members in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Sister Elvie taking the Bai’at with Dr. Noman Malik. 36 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Visits to South Africa – Jan/Feb 2012

By Samina Malik

We had two very success- ful and productive visits to WSouth Africa. We were in South Africa from January 1 to January15, after which we left for Nigeria for about two weeks, and then returned to South Africa on January 27 and stayed there until February 3.

First visit to South Africa We arrived in Cape Town on January 1, 2012, where we were guests of brother Ebrahim Muhammad, the President of the South Africa Jamaat and his wife Sheega Muhammad. They made us feel completely at home with their warm and friendly hospitality. In the evening we met with local jamaat members who came to visit us at brother Ebrahim’s house.

South Africa Jamaat Center Lecture on Life After Death given by Dr. Noman Malik at the South Africa When it came time to perform our Ahmadiyya Center. Maghrib and Isha prayers, we went to the South Africa Jamaat’s Center brother Yusuf. Brother Ebrahim delivered a very which is situated close to Brother inspiring khutba discussing the aims Ebrahim’s house. The USA Jamaat Jummah prayers at the Center and objectives of the Jamaat. He read purchased the building for them two On January 6, we attended our first out some very moving passages on years ago. Noman and I were very jummah prayers at the Center. that subject from Maulana impressed by the alterations and ren- Noman gave the Khutba on Surah Muhammad Ali’s biography, A Mighty ovation which had been done in the Ikhlas. Approximately 25 people Striving. building by the South Africa Jamaat. attended the Jummah prayers. Rooms at the back have been opened On January 13, we attended our Jalsa in the South Africa Jamaat up to form a spacious prayer hall. A second Jummah prayers, in which Center new carpet has been laid in the prayer On Sunday, January 8, a jalsa in hall, and the adjoining kitchen has which Noman spoke on Life after been re-modeled. One of the side Death was held in the center. Over 60 rooms has been converted into a people, both members and non- meeting room, and the entire building members, attended the event. has been painted. An attractive stone The jalsa proceedings began with driveway has been installed in the a Quran recitation by brother front of the garage. It was a joyous Shafique. He was followed by Brother experience to say our prayers in con- Ebrahim Muhammad, who welcomed gregation with the Jamaat members, guests. Then Noman delivered his and we thank Allah Taala the most lecture. The audience greatly appreci- Merciful and Gracious for granting us ated his speech. I then gave a short this Center. presentation about the work of the Throughout our stay, we regularly world wide work of the USA Jamaat performed our Maghrib and Isha of the Ahmadiyya Movement. My talk prayers in the Center with Brother was illustrated by a power point pres- Ebrahim, Sister Sheegha, their chil- entation outlining our activities in var- dren Naeem and Faheem Moham - ious countries. The members were mad, Sister Ruwaida (brother very inspired and motivated by the Ebrahim’s sister) and her husband, Mr. Ebrahim Muhammad welcoming account of the work being done by the Dr. Noman and Sister Samina Malik. 37 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 VISITS TO SOUTH AFRICA

Dr . Noman Malik delivering the lecture on Life After Death. Group photo of the audience at Noman’s lecture.

Afrikaans Language Translation for finding this translator. The USA Project Jamaat is funding the translation proj- Although English is universally under- ect. By the Grace of Almighty Allah, stood and spoken in South Africa, the since our meeting, she has complet- Afrikaaner population maintains a ed the translation of Introduction to high regard for its native language, Islam, Islam the Religion of Humanity Afrikaans (an archaic form of Dutch). and the Prophet of Islam. Brother Brother Ebrahim is of the opinion that Ebrahim, who proofread the transla- our literature should be translated into tions, has found them to be very good Afrikaans, as this would allow us to and we have printed them for free dis- access this small but significant com- tribution. The Translator has now munity. He was able to find a person started work on translating the Holy who appeared to fulfill our require- Quran. Mrs. Samina Malik addressing the ments, and on Saturday January 7, audience. brother Ebrahim, sister Sheegha, Visit to Jamaat Members Noman and I met with her in During our stay, Brother Ebrahim, Stellenbosch. She is a professor at Sister Sheegha, Noman and I visited USA Jamaat. Stellenbosch University and a native the homes of members in Cape Town. A delicious dinner, prepared by Afrikaans speaker. We discussed the We had long discussions with them Sister Sheega and the members, was translation project and Alhamdolillah! about the importance of Lahore served after the speeches. The dinner She agreed to undertake the transla- Ahmadiyya Movement and the need was followed by a lively question and tions. for their active participation in Jamaat answer session. We are thankful to brother Ebrahim activities. One of the members we

Audience at the lecture by Dr. Noman Malik at the Ahmadiyya Center. 38 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya VISITS TO SOUTH AFRICA

sorely missed during this trip was Mr. Ismail Peck who died last year. We will always be grateful for his brave stand in agreeing to be the plaintiff in the South Africa case. Without his doing so, the case would not have proceed- ed, and all the very valuable and use- ful evidence compiled by Hafiz Sher Muhammad Sahib for the case would not have been recorded and pre- served for future generations to utilize in the defense of Hazrat Mirza Sahib and the Ahmadiyya Movement. During the trial he faced murderous The oldest member of our Ahmadiyya Sister Samina with Sister Ruwaida. threats and physical and psychologi- Jamaat, Brother Abana (94 years). cal intimidation, but never wavered, even a little, in face of these difficul- illustrating Hafiz Sahib’s extensive ties. We will miss this kind and humble knowledge of Islam and the man and his irrepressible sense of Ahmadiyya Movement and the humor. May Almighty Allah Reward respect he commanded among peo- him for his bravery and courage in the ple due to his mastery over these defense of the Ahmadiyya Movement subjects. We are very grateful to and Grant him a place in Paradise! brother Shabbir for the help he provid- Ameen! ed to Hafiz Sahib. Among the persons One of the first members we visit- we met who deemed Hafiz Sher ed was brother Noor Muhammad, Muham mad a great Islamic scholar who is brother Ebrahim’s sibling. He is was Dr. Mahate, a medical doctor in a strong and dedicated Ahmadi who Cape Town. He has a great interest in has supported the Jamaat through Islam and gave Noman several arti- Brother Noman with Brother Yusuf. thick and thin. cles on important Islamic subjects. We were very moved by the com- Another member we visited was mitment of members to the Jamaat brother Abana, who is 104 years old, and their accounts of difficulties they and still mentally sharp and agile. face as Ahmadies. May Almighty Brother Abana told us about the histo- Allah Help and Bless them and give ry of the Cape’s Malay Muslims and them the strength and fortitude to face recounted his early childhood days. these trials and tribulations. Ameen! He told us how the Lahore Ahmadiyya We also met brother Shabbir and Movement through the Islamic his wife Sister Zubaida several times Review and the English translation of during our stay. Brother Shabbir was the Holy Quran helped them resist the closely associated with Hafiz Sher advances of the Christian missionar- Muhammad during both South Africa ies who were bent on converting them cases, and he related many incidents to the Christianity. All the Jamaat members and other Brother Ebrahim with Sister Sheegha. people we met expressed great admi- ration and respect for Hafiz Sher Muhammad Sahib, his knowledge of Islam and the Ahmadiyya Movement.

Happy grandchild of Brother Ebrahim Brother Noman with Brother Shabir. and Sister Sheegha. Brother Abana with Dr. Mahate. 39 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 VISITS TO SOUTH AFRICA

May Almighty Allah Reward and Bless Hafiz Sahib and Grant him a high place in paradise.

Preparations for the International Ahmadiyya Convention in Cape Town May 23-26, 2013. During the last week of our visit, brother Ebrahim, sister Sheegha, Noman and I were busy making arrangements for the 2013 Inter na - tional Lahore Ahmadiyya Anjuman Convention in Cape Town South Africa being hosted jointly by USA Jamaat and the Sourth Africa Jamaat. Prof. Isabel Redelinghuys, translator of the Holy Quran into Afrikaans, with Brother Alhamdollih! We managed to find a Ebrahim, Sister Samina and Brother Noman. suitable venue for the 2013 Symposium. who do not understand Urdu are able from Johannesburg. We both were to follow and understand the mes- very impressed by their devotion and Second visit to South Africa sage. All the members were very dedication to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat. We returned to Cape Town from moved and enthused by Maulana Sister Ruwaida and brother Yousuf Lagos on January 27. At Jummah Muhammad Ali’s khutba. have been with the Jamaat for many prayers on the day of our arrival, Delicious snacks prepared by Mrs. years, and brother Yousuf formally brother Ebrahim delivered a very Sheega Muhammad and Mrs. took the bayat at the hand of Noman moving khutba about the purpose of Shabbir were served at the end of the two years ago. the Ahmadiyya Movement. I remem- event. By the Grace of Almighty Allah, ber one memorable quote of Maulana brother Ebrahim has recovered well Muhammad Ali’s in the khutba which Visit to the first Lahore Ahmadiyya from his open heart surgery two years made a deep impression on me: “We Center in Cape Town ago. He had been made chairman of expect others to bow down before the We also visited the house where the Jamaat more than 30 years ago Holy Quran, but do we bow down the first Lahore Ahmadiyya Mosque by Mr. Daud Sydow. Brother Ebrahim before it?” May Allah Taala Grant us was constructed in 1976 as an attach- has served the Jamaat with great all the strength to bow down before ment to the house in which brother dedication and sacrifice, and by the the commands of His Holy Book, Ebrahim’s mother and family were liv- Grace of Almighty Allah, we look for- Ameen! ing. Brother Ebrahim’s mother, a ward to many more years of his wise During our three day stay, we visit- staunch and devoted Ahmadi, initiat- leadership in the future. Brother ed Jamaat members and finalized the ed building the mosque. Brother Noor, Ebrahim has many plans for the Conference Hall arrangements for the who was in the building trade, helped future success of the Jamaat in South 2013 symposium. by brother Ebrahim and others, con- Africa, and the USA Jamaat looks for- structed the Mosque. ward to cooperating with the South Lecture on Adam at the Center It was a simple structure made of Africa Jamaat in these projects for the Noman delivered a lecture in the galvanized sheeting and finished growth and success of the Lahore Center on The Physical Creation and inside with plaster. It became a focal Ahmadiyya Movement. Evolution of Adam. The lecture was point for Lahori Ahmadis and other Sister Sheegha, Secretary of the highly appreciated by the members. like-minded Muslims to gather and Jamaat, has been a source of great In spite of short notice given for the pray. Mr. Daud Sydow, the founder of help and strength to brother Ebrahim. lecture, a fairly large number of peo- the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement in Her warm and hospitable nature has ple gathered to attend. As the topic South Africa, used to deliver lectures helped to keep the Jamaat together. was very interesting, many questions in the mosque which were widely We have been deeply moved and were asked in the question and attended by Ahmadis and Non- impressed by the devotion of South answer period, following which we Ahmadis alike. Africa Jamaat members to the ideals played an audio recording of Maulana Noman and I would like to thank of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. Muhammad Ali’s Khutba. In the khut- brother Ebrahim for his sacrifice of They face severe opposition from ba, he talks about the reason for time and effort in driving us around ignorant and bigoted Ulema and their Jamaat’s existence, and the way for Cape Town to visit members and followers, but bear it with fortitude and members to achieve that objective. make arrangements for the 2013 courage. The Khutba is in Urdu but an English International Convention. During our May Allah Taala be their Guide and translation of the khutba is simultane- visit we were very happy to meet Protector. Ameen! ously scrolled on the screen, so those brother Yusuf and sister Ruwaida 40 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Visit to Nigeria – January 2012

By Samina Malik

oman and I flew from Cape Town, South Africa Nto Lagos, Nigeria via Johannesburg on January 15. Noman was scheduled to conduct a two week course in Lagos on the Ahmadiyya Movement and certain selected topics in Islam. Our arrival date had been delayed by five days due to a strike and unrest in Nigeria following an increase in gasoline prices in that country. During this time, we were at Brother Ebrahim’s house and were closely monitoring the events in Nigeria, not sure how the situa- tion would develop in Lagos. Most airlines had cancelled their flights to Lagos except for South African Airlines. Just before we boarded the flight for Lagos we received an e-mail from Alhaji Lukhman Adebiyi, President of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Nigeria, stating that the strike was Course on “Promised Messiah” by Dr. Noman Malik at Nigeria Ahmadiyya Center. still on and that the law and order situation was unpredictable. We house in which we regularly per- Course on Ahmadiyyat and Islam decided, however, to continue with formed congregational prayers. The Noman conducted a two week our trip despite this disquieting feelings of friendship and brotherly course on the Ahmadiyya news. Our plane took off from affection inspired by these congre- Movement and Islam. He lectured Johannesburg with only a handful gational prayers, especially the fajr seven days a week in the morning of passengers. prayers, will always remain with us. from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and from On our arrival at Lagos airport, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the afternoon we were received by President with a one hour break for lunch and Adebiyi and his daughter, sister Zuhr prayers. The lectures were Bilquis Adebiyi. He informed us that held in the hall on the second floor the strike had been called off after of the main Mosque in Lagos. the government had restored the Approximately 70 people attend- gasoline subsidy, and things were ed the course. Participants included rapidly returning to normal. We Imams of the regional mosques thanked Almighty Allah for this and Missionaries (Muballighs). The peaceful outcome to the strike. audience listened attentively to the While in Lagos we were guests lectures and took copious notes. of the President, Al-Haji Lukhman Each lecture was followed by a live- Adebiyi, and his wife Mrs Ayesha ly question and answer session in Adebiyi. They were very gracious which attendees participated hosts; we were very impressed by enthusiastically. They asked many their kindness and hospitality and questions that Noman answered in felt completely at home. Brother detail to the satisfaction of the audi- Adebiyi has a small Masjid in his Dr . Noman Malik giving the course at the Ahmadiyya Center on the first day. ence. 41 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 VISIT TO NIGERIA — JANUARY 2012

Audience at the course at the Ahmadiyya Center Nigeria. Although most of the audience insightful questions. The presence of Lecture at the Islamic Education understood English well, at the end youth and their great interest in Forum of each lecture, a summary of the Islam and the Ahmadiyya Move ment Noman also lectured on Life after lecture was translated into Yoruba foreshadows a bright future for the Death in another Islamic Center, for the benefit of that small seg- Ahmadiyya Movement in Nigeria. The Islamic Education Forum. The ment of the audience which was The last lecture session was in people in that center liked Noman’s not so proficient in English. the morning of the day of our lecture very much and requested Also, the Chief Missionary and departure. I talked about the role of that the next time he was in Lagos, the President would expound in women in the Jamaat, and the he should lecture again in their cen- Yoruba on certain points in the lec- need and importance for women to ter. ture which they thought were impor- get involved in Jamaat work. The tant for the audience to understand. ladies present were very motivated Meetings with Brother Oluwole We thank all these brothers who did by my speech. Sodeinde the translation into Yoruba. I also discussed the significance During our stay in Lagos, we met The main emphasis of the of the bayat and its role in strength- several times with Brother Oluwole course was on the Ahmadiyya ening the commitment to the cause Sodeinde. It was a pleasure to Movement. Lectures included the of the Ahmadiyya Movement. After meet brother Sodeinde again and life history of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam the lecture the entire audience renew our ties of friendship. We dis- Ahmad, his claims as Mujaddid, renewed their bayat at the hand of cussed ways in which we could Promised Messiah and Mahdi, his Noman. strengthen the educational pro- denials of claim to Prophethood, The lecture series ended with grams and the propagation efforts his removal of misconceptions concluding speeches by the of the Ahmadiyya jamaat in Nigeria. about topics in Islam such as Jihad, President Al-haji Lukhman Adebiyi In view of the emergence of Life after death, Tolerance in Islam, and the Chief Missionary. The extremist Islamic movements in Death and Descent of Jesus, Gog speeches were followed by presen- Northern Nigeria and the increas- Magog and Anti-Christ and the rea- tation of certificates of attendance ing frequency of Christian-Muslim sons for the split in the Ahmadiyya to the lecture participants by clashes in the Northern areas of Movement and its consequences. President Adebiyi and myself. the country, it is imperative the The topics covered in the Everyone was sad to see the won- Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam General Islam lectures included derful time we had in the course make a vigorous effort to promote Life after death, Peace and come to an end. Emotions were its enlightened and peaceful inter- Tolerance in Islam, Jihad and running high, and some people had pretation of Islam in Nigeria. Apostasy in Islam. tears in their eyes. We were very pleased to see a After the closing Dua we thanked Visit to Sister Rashida Hashim large number of young people par- everyone and left the mosque for We also visited Sister Rashida, the ticipating in the course. They exhibit- the President’s house. We plan to president’s sister, who was visiting ed a keen interest in the lectures, hold more lecture series like these from the United States and is a reg- and asked many intelligent and in the near future, Inshallah. ular attendee of the USA conven- 42 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya VISIT TO NIGERIA — JANUARY 2012

Question and Answer session. The President, Haji Lukhman Adebiyi and members at the course.

President Haji Lukhman Adebiyi Audience at the course at the Ahmadiyya Center. interpreting Noman’s lecture.

Dr . Noman Malik giving the course on Dr. Noman Malik, Imam and member of the Islamic Education Forum. Islam at the Ahmadiyya Center.

Sisters who attended the course with Mrs. Samina Malik. 43 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 VISIT TO NIGERIA — JANUARY 2012

Certificate awarding session. Lecture given by Dr. Noman Malik on Life After Death. tion. Unfortunately she was in great President of Anwar-ul-Islam were source of enlightened and high pain with a back problem when we present at the meeting. Since one quality literature on Islam in that visited her. We hope and pray that of the main reasons for the separa- country. she recovers soon by the Grace of tion of Anwar-ul-Islam from the To achieve this goal, the USA Almighty Allah. Ahmadiyya Movement was the use Jamaat has donated 15,000 Holy of the name Ahmadiyya, we Qurans to the Nigeria Jamaat for Meeting with Anwarul Islam emphasized the significance and free distribution to Muslims and In the 1970’s a significant portion of importance of the name Ahmadiyya Christians in Nigeria. the Ahmadiyya Movement in as it was derived from Ahmad, the To date we have printed and dis- Nigeria split from the main body as other name of the Holy Prophet tributed the following books in they did not want to be associated Muhammad. Nigeria: with the name Ahmadiyya because We stressed that we would be The Prophet of Islam, Islam the of the negative consequences of happy to provide educational Religion of Humanity, The Split in being identified as Ahmadis, such courses and Islamic literature to the Ahmadiyya Movement, The as being prohibited from perform- them through the Ahmadiyya Ahmadiyya Movement, Introduction ing Hajj. This group named itself the Movement in Islam, Nigeria. We to Islam and the Message of Anwar-ul-Islam. also met Mrs. Fasinro who very gra- Peace. The day before we left Lagos, ciously provided us with delicious We are also making arrange- President Adebeyi arranged for us to refreshments during the meeting. ments to ship several pallets of meet with the leadership of the books which will contain our major Anwar-ul-Islam. The meeting took Publication of Ahmadiyya publications such as The Religion place at the home of Alhaji H.A.B. literature in Nigeria of Islam, The Early Caliphate etc. Fasinro, one of the elder and most The highest priority goal in Nigeria respected leaders of Anwar-ul-Islam. is to ensure an abundant supply of Translation in Yoruba: In addition to Alhaji Fasinro, Dr. our books, so that the Ahmadiyya The following Books have been M. A. Oshodi, Haji T.A.B. Osho, sec- Movement in Islam, Nigeria, translated into Yoruba: retary of Anwar-ul-Islam, and the regains its position as the leading The Prophet of Islam, Islam the

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Audience at the Lecture at the Islamic Forum (shown at right).

Religion of Humanity, and Introduction to Islam. The following books are being translated into Yoruba: Maulana Muhammad Ali’s English translation of the Holy Quran, The Ahmadiyya Movement, The Split in the Ahmadiyya Movement, and The Religion of Islam. By the Grace of Almighty Allah, our visit to the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Nigeria was highly successful. We foresee a very bright future of cooperation in the dawah and Islamic educational fields with the Nigeria Jamaat. Much of the credit for this goes to the dynamic and wise leadership of the president Al-Haji Lukhman Adebeyi. We would like to thank the President, Alhaji Lukhman Adebiyi, The Secretary Mr. Ope, the execu- tive staff and the Imams and Missionaries of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Nigeria. May Almighty Allah Reward and Bless them for their efforts to promote Islam and Ahmadiyyat in Nigeria. President Adebiyi, President of the Anwar-ul-Islam, Alhaji Fasinro, Noman Malik, Ameen! Sister Samina and members of the Anwar-ul-Islam and Ahmadiyya Movement. 45 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Lahore Ahmadiyya Activities in Spain

By Samina Malik Brother Hussain is a full time talking about propagating Islam in professional translator. He and his Spanish speaking countries. Sister y the Grace of Almighty wife have an Islamic bookstore, and Amirah, who is an attorney, recent- Allah the USA Jamaat a Spanish Islamic website on which ly had an automobile accident in Bachieved much in the trip he posts articles from various which both her feet were badly Noman and I made to Spain. Two sources which he translates into injured. She is now undergoing sur- additional qualified translators Spanish. He was very enthusiastic gery and rehabilitation. We hope joined our translation team. We about translating our magazine and pray that Allah Taala Grants were also able to meet with the Light and Islamic Review into her a quick and complete recovery. president of a Spanish Muslim Spanish and posting it on his web- Brother Amin speaks only a little organization, Brother Amin, with site. English, and it was Sister Amirah whom we had become friends We discussed ways in which we who helped us get in touch with while attending an international could distribute our free literature in him. Brother Amin lives outside Islamic convention in Chechnya Spanish, mainly Islam the Religion Madrid, and he had to drive a con- several years ago. of Humanity, The Prophet of Islam siderable distance to come and Noman and I arrived in Spain on and the Introduction to Islam. We meet us on short notice. October 3, from UK. The next day, also explored options for printing He was accompanied by his we had a meeting with our transla- our literature in Spain. Brother charming little daughter who kept tor, Professor Ibrahim, who is a Hussain is very committed to prop- us entertained with her cheerful Spanish Muslim and a Professor in agating Islam in Spain. and happy prattle. We were very at the University of Brother Abdul Kadir would, happy to see him and talked with Madrid. Inshallah, be able to start translat- him about our publication work in Our discussion focused on the ing our literature in a few months. Spain which he was very happy to need to have more translators so On October 7, we met with hear about. We told him that the that the work of translating our liter- Brother Muhammad Amin Duran, USA Jamaat will, inshallah, help his ature into Spanish could be accom- president of an Islamic association organization with free Dawah litera- plished within a few years. in Spain. We had met Brother Amin ture. He also called Brother Yusuf, Alhamdolillah! Brother Ibrahim was in Grozny, Chechnya at an Islamic the secretary of the organization able to put us in touch with two conference organized by President and introduced him to us by phone. more translators whom he felt were Kaderov of Chechnya. Since then Inshallah, we will keep in close con- qualified for the job. we had maintained contact with tact with Brother Amin and his On October 6, we met with the him. At the conference we had also organization. two Spanish Muslim translators met a Spanish sister Amirah from We thank Almighty Allah for all recommended by Professor Uraguay. All of us had become His help in opening up these oppor- Ibrahim, Brother Hussian Molina good friends during the conference, tunities for the Lahore Ahmadiyya and Brother Abdul Kadir. and we spent many hours together Jamaat. Ameen!

Portuguese Translation Project O Profeta do Islãm

y the Grace of Almighty and these booklets will be printed Allah, our Portuguese soon. The standard of translation in translation project is off to a these booklets was judged as B MAULANA MUHAMMADpor ALI promising start. Our translator, a excellent, and he has now com- University professor, has completed menced work on the Holy Quran. Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha‘at Islam, Lahore, USA translating the introductory book- May Allah Taala in His infinite Grace P.O. Box 3370, Dublin, Ohio, 43016, U.S.A. lets The Prophet of Islam and and Mercy bring about a successful Islam – The Religion of Humanity conclusion to this project. Ameen! 46 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Visit to Holland – Sept./Oct. 2012

By Samina Malik teachings of tolerance, forbearance and forgiveness and the pristine oman and I arrived in character of the Holy Prophet Holland from the US on Muhammad which embodied those NSeptember 16. We were teachings. received at the airport by Brother This response would be much Shabier Hoeseni, the president of more effective in defending the the Stichting Jamaat. We were Holy Prophet and Islam. He guests of Brother Hoeseni and stressed that this was an ideal time Sister Safoora during our stay in to remove misunderstandings Holland. about the Holy Prophet The next day, September 14, Muhammad and Islam, as the Brother Hoeseni, Noman and I world’s attention was focused on Dr . Noman Malik giving the course on drove from Almere to the Stichting this subject. The khutba was great- Adam in the Holy Quran. Jamaat’s center in The Hague for ly appreciated by the Jummah Friday prayers. Noman delivered a attendees. The lecture was delivered in very timely Khutba on the subject of The next day, Noman gave a four English, but the powerpoint slides the reaction of the Muslim world to hour course on the subject of Adam had been translated into Dutch. We the derogatory film about the Holy in the Holy Quran at the Stichting are thankful to Reza Ghafoerkhan Prophet Muhammad. He said that Jamaat’s center in The Hague. It of the Stichting jamaat for translat- although Muslim anger at the film was the same course that he had ing the nearly 70 slides. Brother was understandable, the reaction in given at the 2012 Annual Reza is very active in giving educa- Muslim countries of mobs rioting Convention of the USA Jamaat in tional courses in the Stichting and destroying property was com- Columbus, Ohio. The four sets of Jamaat and in helping the USA pletely against the teachings of the one hour lectures interspersed by Jamaat in its publication projects. Holy Quran and the example coffee breaks and lunch lasted from The attendees evinced a keen shown by the Holy Prophet 10:00 am to 4:00pm. interest in the lectures, and each Muhammad. He showed that all aspects of lecture session was followed by a He quoted from the Holy Quran Adam from the evolution and lively question and answer session. and the Hadith with examples embryological development of In the evening we were invited showing that the course of action to man, the nature of the devil, the for dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Shukoor take in such circumstances was genesis and psychology of good Hoeseni, the parents of brother one which would better the situa- and evil, the early history of Shabbier Hoeseni. The late Hazrat tion. In this case the better course mankind, the beginning of prophet- Ameer, Dr. Saeed Ahmad, and the would be patience or sabr coupled hood and spiritual development Late Hafiz Sher Muhammad, both with an organized effort to present were contained in the account of of blessed memory, used to stay to the world the sublime Quranic Adam in the Holy Quran. with Mr. and Mrs Shukoor Hoeseni

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Audience at the course on Adam in the Holy Quran. when they would visit Holland. Both Noer Sardar with complete recov- delicious, and we spent the evening Dr. Saeed Ahmad and Hafiz Sahib ery after his severe illness several discussing future plans for propa- had a very high opinion of Mr. and years ago, and we pray to Allah gating Islam in Europe. Mrs. Hoeseni, and spoke very Taala to keep Brother Noer Sardar The next day we left Holland for favorably of their sincerity and com- in good health in the future so that our visits to UK, France, Turkey, mitment to Islam and the he may continue to serve the Egypt and Spain. We returned to Ahmadiyya Movement. Jamaat for a long time. Ameen! Holland on Thursday, October 11. Another Jamaat notable Mian The lecture sessions extended On Sunday, we went to the Stichting Naseer Ahmad Faruqi also stayed from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with a Jamaat Center in The Hague where at their home on his way to the lunch break, but the time was insuf- Noman completed the second half Suriname convention in 1979. ficient to complete the course, and of his course on Adam. On September 16, Noman deliv- it was decided that Noman should At the end of the lecture many ered the same lecture (on Adam) in complete the course on October members expressed their apprecia- Urdu accompanied with the Dutch 14, when we would be back in tion for Noman’s lecture and sug- powerpoint slides. The lecture hall Holland at the end of our visit to gested he should make a booklet of was full, and as in the session on Turkey and Egypt. his presentation. Saturday, attendees included peo- That evening we had dinner at During our stay in Holland, ple from other jamaats in addition Brother Gerald Sardar’s house. Brother Shabbier Hoeseni and to Stichting Jamaat members. Brother Noer Sardar, Brother Sister Safoora Hoeseni took very The session was conducted by Hoeseni and his wife, Sister good care of us, as usual, and Brother Noer Sardar. We are Safoora were also present. The made us feel completely at home. always very happy and thankful to food, prepared by Sister Shafida, May Allah Taala Reward and Bless Allah Taala for blessing Brother Brother Gerald Sardar’s wife, was them for their help. Ameen!

Audience at the course on Adam in the Holy Quran. 48 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Visit to Egypt – March 2012

By Samina Malik

oman and I visited Cairo, Egypt for three days in NMarch. We flew from Amsterdam to Istanbul, transferring to a flight for Egypt after a lengthy delay, arriving in Cairo March 19. Sheikh Umar Bastawisi and Mr. Ahmad Abdel Khalek welcomed us at the hotel that evening. We were very happy to see them again, and reminisced about their attendance at our 2011 USA Convention. We also made plans with them to visit Al-Azhar among other places re - (R to L) Sheikh Omar Bastawisi, Sufi Sheikh Ala Abul Azaeim, Dr. Noman gard ing our publications. Malik and Mr. Ahmed Abel Khaliq. The following day, met with Sheikh Ali Abdul Baki, General Mercy on him and Grant him para- creating all these opportunities for Secretary of the Islamic Research dise. Ameen! We also remembered the dissemination and acceptance Academy Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. He the late Sheikh Saouki who of our literature in Egypt. was very pleased to see Noman, became the superintendent of the The next day we enjoyed lunch whom he was meeting for the first library after the passing of Sheikh at Sheikh Omar Bastawisi’s house. time. We spent some time with him Ahmad Khalifa, and who was also Joining us were Mr. Abdul Khalek telling him about our Movement very supportive. After leaving the and his wife. We had a sumptuous and the international dawah work library we met with a few of our meal, followed by a very productive we are doing. other contacts in Al-Azhar. discussion about ways in which After we took our leave from That evening, accompanied by Sheikh Bastawisi and Mr. Khaliq Sheikh Ali Abdul Baki, we went to Sheikh Omar Bastawisi and Mr. could facilitate distribution of our an appointed meeting with the Abdel Khaliq, we enjoyed a lengthy books in Egypt. Grand Imam. Unfortunately, we meeting with the Sufi Sheikh Ala That evening we were very were unable to meet him, as he Abul Azaeim. He welcomed us happy to meet with our translator in was called to an emergency meet- warmly and thanked us for the 6,000 Cairo, Brother Ahmed, and his ing concerning the crisis in Egypt Arabic books (the Arabic Religion of mother. Brother Ahmed has trans- caused by a slanderous film about Islam, The Living Thoughts of the lated most of our books into Arabic. the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad and He happily reported that he had fin- We then went to the Al-Azhar Muhammad the Prophet) which the ished the translation of A Mighty library where we met the current USA Jamaat had previously gifted Striving, the biography of Maulana superintendent of the library, his organization for free distribution. Muhammad Ali, into Arabic and was Sheikh Mohammad Abdul Kadir. He told us that nearly all the books in the final stages of proof reading He welcomed us to the Library and had been distributed, and suggest- the translation. He is also translat- arranged for us to see their muse- ed we print more of Maulana ing The Early Caliphate into Arabic. um which houses very interesting Muhammad Ali’s books in Arabic, By the Grace of Almighty Allah, the and valuable books including some and that he would help in their distri- USA Jamaat has translated almost ancient copies of the Holy Quran. bution. We informed him that we 15 of our major books into Arabic. Our visit to the library brought back were going to print and deliver 5,000 Ten of these have been printed and memories of the late Sheikh copies of the Arabic translation of uploaded on our website. Ahmad Khalifa, the first superin- the Manual of Hadith and we would A few hours after our meeting tendent of the library, who had also print other books of our move- with Brother Sultan, we went to helped me a great deal in my visits ment. We are very happy and Cairo airport to board the plane to Al-Azhar. May Allah Taala have extremely thankful to Allah Taala for back to Istanbul. 49 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Thailand Translation Project

y the Grace of Almighty Movement. Allah, translation of our lit- The Holy Quran translation is Berature into the Thai lan- proceeding according to schedule. guage is proceeding very well. The As soon as the Holy Quran transla- two introductory booklets, The tion is completed, work will start on Prophet of Islam has been translat- the Religion of Islam. ed and printed, and we are making Inshallah, we will be visiting arrangements for their storage and Thailand in January 2013 to review free distribution. Islam the Religion the translation progress with our of Humanity, Muhammad the translation team, and arrange for Prophet, The Early Caliphate, and printing, storage and distribution of The New World Order have been the rest of our newly printed books. translated and are being proof Hazrat Mirza Sahib has empha- read. They shall, inshallah, be print- sized in his writings that the best ed early next year. Some of the way to propagate Islam is to spread other books in the pipeline include the true peaceful and tolerant The Teachings of Islam, The teachings of Islam through our liter- Founder of the Ahmadiyya ature. We pray to Almighty and Movement, The Manual of Hadith, Merciful Allah that he accepts our The Living Thoughts of the Prophet feeble efforts and causes are Cover of the newly printed Thai trans- Muhammad and the Ahmadiyya endeavors to succeed. lation of The Prophet of Islam.

Jamaat Activities in the University of the Philippines, Cebu Campus

By Sr. Samina Malik tion, Prof. Espiritu gave a set of students who are seriously re- books consisting of the Holy Quran, searching the real doctrines of Islam e are indeed very thank- Religion of Islam, Introduction to Is- as expressed in the Holy Quran and ful to our Merciful Allah lam, and Early Caliphate to the Stu- the Sunnah of our Holy Prophet. Wfor having very fruitful dent Council leaders of different uni- This 90-minute study circle is held Jamaat activities in the most presti- versities in Cebu City during the First every Wednesday after maghrib gious university in Cebu City. Eidil Fitr Convocation of 2011 held at prayers. The study circle is folowed University of the Philippines stu- UP Cebu AVR August 30, 2011. by a simple langar (get-together) dents, under the able guidance of During the First Eidil Fitr gather- dinner for students who attended the our brother, Prof. Henry Francis ing of university students held at UP weekly study circle sessions. May (Abdil Ghaffar) Espiritu, have cele- Cebu Arts and Sciences Blue Room, God reward our dear brother Prof. brated the annual Eidil Fitr dinner attendees received our academic Henry Francis B. Espiritu for his ded- under the sponsorship of Lahore journal Light and Islamic Review icated efforts in educating the uni- Ahmadiyya Islamic Society- published by the USA Jamaat. versity students, both Muslims and Philippines for four consecutive In the past three years, Prof. Es- non-Muslims, to the beauty of au- years (2009-2012). piritu has freely distributed more thentic Islam. The literature of Maulana than 2,000 booklets to students who May the Lord bless the students Muhammad Ali published by the are interested in the genuine teach- so that they will be successful in this USA Jamaat was also freely avail- ings of Islam during these Eidil Fitr world and in the hereafter. able to interested university students dinners. Prof. Espiritu likewise con- Ameen! in the office of Prof. Espiritu. In addi- ducts a weekly study circle of 15-20 50 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 AAIIL USA Sponsors Eid-ul-Fitr Muslim/Christian Peace & Friendship Dinner in Cebu, Philippines

SOURCE: readings on the importance of fast- Prof. Henry Francis Espiritu & ing and charity during the month of Prof. Dr. Sofia Alino-Logarta, Holy Ramadhan. columnist of “She Voices”, Cebu The 3 films: In the Light of the Daily News Crescent Moon, produced by the August 26, 2012 issue; p. 12-13.) Peacemaker’s Circle, Dialogue for God’s Peace produced by Silsilah ugust 22, 2012, Prof. Muslim-Christian Dialogue (by the Henry Francis B. Espiritu award-winning director Marilou and his Political Science A Diaz-Abaya) and Rev. Deborah 193 Class (Modern and Lindsay’s very enlightening inter- Contemporary Political Thought) view of Atty. Fazeel Khan on “The arranged a wonderful Eidil Fitri Misconceptions About Islam and Muslim-Christian Peace Celebra - Ustad Najeeb Razool addresses the Muslims” were all viewed by the tion and Friendship Dinner which audience. political science students of Prof. was entitled: “Pagpakig-ambit sa Henry Espiritu and the Christian Kinabuhi Kauban sa Pagsaulog sa activity was sponsored by the and Muslim guests. Eid al-Fitr (Muslims and Christians Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society, For deeper reflection, immediate- Celebrating Eidil Fitr in the the Political Science 193 class of ly following the screening, Prof. Dialogue-of-Life)”. The celebration Prof. Espiritu and the Political Espiritu provided guide questions was held at UP Cebu AVR-2. The Science Society of UP-Cebu. The for further discussions between overall theme of the celebration Muslim and Christian participants. was: “Muslim and Christian There was a film reaction from the Filipinos Working Together for a Christian side (c/o Ms. Argelyn Tolerant, Harmonious and Peaceful Adlawon, a senior Political Science Co-existence”. Student) and from Mr. Abdul There were Christian and Rabuya, from the Muslim side. Dr. Muslim Prayers as well as Quranic Madrileña de la Cerna shared her

Dr. Rhodora M. Bucoy addressing the audience.

Dr. Madrileña de la Cerna addressing the audience. Poster outlining the Muslim-Christian Peace Celebration and Friendship Dinner. 51 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 PEACE & FRIENDSHIP DINNER

Views of attendees enjoying festivities at the Eid-ul-Fitr Muslim/Christian Peace and Friendship Dinner in Cebu, Philippines. initial experiences in translating the Prof. Claire Jabines shared her recently appointed resident “Mufti” Holy Qur’an of Maulana experiences in her work as the for the Visayas Region of the Muhammad Ali into Cebuano. Dr. overall coordinator in holding Philippines by the Ahlus Sunnah Rhodora M. Bucoy also shared her Lahore Ahmadiyya conferences on Muslim Association of the peacemaking initiatives among peacemaking in Cebu City and how Philippines. Muslims and Christians in Iligan this specific work of conference After the prayers, Mufti wal and Marawi City and her warm organizing helped her better appre- Ustaz Najib Razul gave a speech impression of the Lahore ciate Islam and Muslims. appreciating the work of the Lahore on her many meetings At 6 pm there was a break for Ahmadiyya Islamic Society in inter- with Dr. Noman Malik, Mrs. Samina sunset prayers (Salatul Maghrib) faith dialogue and propagation of Malik and Mr. Fazeel Khan esq. led by Ustaz Najib Razul who was the peaceful message of Islam to Cebu City and to the rest of the Visayas Region. After his speech, gift giving of grocery items and foodstuffs spon- sored by Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society (Philippines-USA) was followed by the distribution of certificates of appreciation for the participants. Then everyone partook of the halal Eid al-Fitr Dinner (likewise View of the audience. sponsored by the Society) in the Undergraduate Building Lobby. This very enlightening activity was realized with the complete cooperation among Prof. Henry Francis Espiritu, his colleagues in the Social Science Cluster, the Political Science students, his con- tacts in the Cebu Muslim Community and the financial and logistical sponsorship of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society USA/ Philippines. Prof. Henry Francis Espiritu awarding the certificate to the professors. 52 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

IN MEMORY: Mr. Jurgen Lampeitl Architect in Charge of the Berlin Mosque and Mission House Renovation Project

By Samina Malik in the same manner as they had short, Mr. Lampaitl would make sure been first constructed. that the building contracters were r. Jurgen Lampeitl, the The badly damaged dome of the paid, even if that meant his forgoing architect in charge of the Mosque was completely replaced, his share. On several occasions, he Mrenovation of the Berlin and most of the ornamental work in solicited funds from outside donors Mosque from 1996 to 2011, passed the parapet of the mosque was also to fund the work. away on June 10, 2012. Inna Lillahi repaired. In phase 3 of the renovation of wa Inna Ilaihi Raajioon. the mosque dome, the Mr. Lampaitl had been USA jamaat paid in full suffering health problems the Central Anjuman’s since a heart attack in share amounting to April 2012, but his passing 70,000 euros. was still unexpected. Mr. Lampaitl’s compa- I had known Mr. ny however had over- Lampaitl since 1995 when spent by 10,000 euros I was authorized by the for which they had not late Ameer, Dr. Saeed been compensated. Ahmad and the Central Thankfully, just three Anjuman to obtain funds weeks prior to Mr. from the German govern- Standing in front of crane, from Left to Right: Mr. Lampeitl, Lampaitl’s passing, the ment for the repair of the Samina Malik, Government official, Mr. Alexander Strabmeir. USA Jamaat paid his Mission House and company $10,000.00 to Mosque which were in a state of When he left the project, most of cover the major part of that amount. severe disrepair. the important repair work had been May Almighty Allah Reward him, By the Grace of Almighty Allah, I done, and only a small part of the and Grant him a place in Paradise. was able to convince the renovation involving the mosque We will all miss him very much. Monument Department to fund the roof between the dome and walls repair of the Mosque and Mission needed to the completed. house. Mr. Lampaitl was recom- He had a great love and passion mended by the Monument for the Mosque and put in many Department to be the architect in hours researching the architectural charge of the project. For the next details and history of the Mosque. 14 years, spanning three phases of His love and attachment for the the project, he directed and super- Mosque was shared by Mr. Wend - vised repair and renovation of the lent of the Monument Department Mission House and Mosque. who was involved in approving the The Mission House, which was funds for the renovation. on the verge of collapse, was com- For the 17 years I knew Mr. pletely renovated. Its roof, plumb- Lampaitl, I found him a very humble ing, heating and bathrooms were and honest person. I was very completely replaced and windows, impressed by his dedication and doors and painting were restored to commitment to his work. I had a the original specifications. very good working relationship with Both minarets which had been him. Both Noman and I were very felled by artillery bombardment in impressed by his sincerity, honesty During the mosque renovations, the World War II were restored to their and integrity. capular for the minaret required hoist- original proud height, brick by brick, Sometimes when funds ran ing into position. 53 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 News from Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore South Africa 2012

Compiled by Ebrahim Muhamed, President AAIIL (SA)

e were privileged to have Dr Noman and Sister WSamina Malik visit South Africa in January 2012. The time spent was most valuable to our Jamaat. We not only learned a Rear view of make-shift mosque built great deal and benefited from the in 70’s Front entrance of new building. Front entrance to new building. lectures on Life after Death and The Creation of Adam by Dr. 2. Secured a venue for the have already benefitted from this, Noman but were impressed by the planned 2013 symposium although they do not want to publi- professionalism with which these 3. Identified suitable accommo- cally admit it. At the two Quranic talks were conducted. dation for 2013 convention for symposia I attended last year in Words of encouragement and members from abroad. Johannesburg, organizers praised good advice to our members and 4. US donated 1,000 soft copy Muhammad Ali’s English transla- friends by both Dr. Noman and Qurans and a projector to our tion and I realized that it was this Sister Samina are laudable and Jamaat and discussed general translation that inspired the sym- much appreciated, especially in an improvements to the Centre. posia, which was all about spread- environment where we still face ing the message of the Quran. social ostracism. Playing the live Translation of the Holy Quran khutba by MM Ali was an excellent into Afrikaans The Holy Quran does its work idea. It was very inspirational and Afrikaans is the second most wide- My wife Scheega and I attended a an emotional experience for all. ly spoken language in South Africa, gathering hosted by John Scott, the Our guests visited some historic after English. Ms. Isabel Rede - ex-editor of the Cape Times, the sites such as the Supreme Court linghuys, a professional translator, biggest morning newspaper in Buildings where the famous was interviewed by Sister Samina Cape Town, and his wife. There we Ahmadiyya Case played out in the and asked to translate smaller met members of the Quaker and ‘80s and the first make-shift works by Maulana Muhammad Ali Jewish Faiths, a Buddist and two mosque built by us with metal viz. Islam the Reli gion of Humanity fellow Muslim couples. I shared sheets in the ‘70s. and The Prophet of Islam, first. with them the role of our Movement Personal contacts were made Now completed, these works must and handed a copy of the Quran to with members, the elderly and the be validated by a second profes- the host. He was very appreciative sick. Our guests visited the home of sional translator. I have spot- of the gift and this is what his wife the late Suleiman Ebrahim twice checked these translations and am wrote to us the next day, “While I while he was ill in bed. very comfortable with the standard was at church this morning, John Other activities of vital impor- and quality of the work thus far. was reading from the Koran. He is tance undertaken/discussed with absolutely fascinated by it. He, of all Dr. Noman and Sr. Samina Malik; Arrival of consignment of the people that you have given the 1. Started negotiations with an Qurans Afrikaans translator On the July 20, we took delivery of a consignment of Holy Qurans and several copies of the Ahmadiyya Movement, The Split and The Prophet of Islam. The US Jamaat, as part of their global publications and distribution initiatives, spon- sored this consignment. The books are vital for our missionary efforts. Several Muslims in South Africa Some of the attendees. Arrival of consignment of Qurans. 54 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 NEWS FROM SOUTH AFRICA JAMAAT

Koran to, will read it greatly. We which he shows deals with scientif- monthly publication called “The have already had a long discussion ic concepts far beyond the knowl- Good News” to over 100 recipients, about one of the chapters that he edge of the desert Arabs 1400 mostly local librarians. Being a was reading. And so a huge thank years ago and which civilization monthly, the articles are kept singu- you to you both and for the gift. have come to learn about only a few lar and concise to make it more Many many thanks but most of all centuries ago – some very recently. focussed and impactful. Some of for being with us.” Interestingly, he expresses a view the topics covered this year are: on the origin of ‘consciousness’ or Illuminating snippets from the Life ‘soul’ that is somewhat similar to of the Holy Prophet; Reclaiming that of HMG Ahmad as contained in Islam; Twelve steps and beyond – Teachings of Islam, which he refers recovery from drug abuse; to in his bibliography. Importance of Good Morals and • Filling the God Gap – Dr Hilary Manners in Islam; The significance Basset (Journalist and Author) of the Mi’raj; Islamic concept of Hilary Basset is a prolific colum- Religion; Polygamy an exception nist. She is working on a book not the rule; Islam is against physi- called, Filling the God Gap. She cal violence in response to abuse; Some attendees at Eid celebrations. describes herself as follows, “I write Hajj – more than a Pilgrimage –A with passion about stuff that's impor- celebration of the Unity of God and Eid Celebrations: tant to day – like why, in this age of the Unity of Man... We celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on the Internet and TV entertainment and As and when the need arises, August 19. The proceedings started Discovery Channel and comfort and we submit our views to the local with ‘takbir’ (Praises of Allah) in luxury many of us are restless, newspapers as well. On September which everyone participated. bored with being second rate, long- 19 and October 3, The Cape Argus, Prayers were led by the writer, ing for a cause we can throw our full the largest daily evening newspa- Ebrahim Muhamed who also deliv- selves into, heart and soul. I suspect per in Cape Town, published our ered the Khutba afterwards. The it's part of our design, to long for articles condemning the violence Khutba dealt with the true, continu- love, passion and purpose.” In her perpetrated by Muslims in the ous ‘happiness’ one experiences as talk she challenges the “God-of-the- name of Islam and one in defence a consequence of submission to gaps” argument which relies on of “Religion” as a peaceful institu- Allah, and the doing of good deeds, gaps in scientific explanation as indi- tion and not a source of violence. particularly during the month of cators, or even proof, of God’s action We have been making contribu- fasting, in contrast to short-lived, and therefore of God’s existence. tions to our International Magazine, materially based pleasures iconic She supports, rather, Dr Francis The Light and Islamic Review and of Christian celebrations. An appeal Collin’s notion that there does not occasionally articles of common was made to everyone to support seem to be any way to explain the interest have been circulated glob- the propagation efforts of the detailed properties of the laws of ally and well-received. Movement. A breakfast, with gener- nature from within science because Forthcoming talks al informal discussions and book the arguments about the way the Euthanasia – an Option - Prof sales followed. basic laws of physics appear to be Shaun Davison (November) The delicately balanced for life go Inter Faith activities Human Soul – Ebrahim Muhamed beyond science into metaphysics. Attended the following Inter- (AAIIL) (December) She talked about a ‘new’ paradigm Faith meetings and participated in from Science’s – see something to International Publications the discussions; believe it to believe it before we can Project • Documentx – Holy Quran’s see it. I asked her if she had read I have been participating in the proofs of creation of the Universe any books on Islamic spirituality? proofreading of some of our books and man – Dr Y. Noor And she said no. I posted her a copy that are being published by our US Dr Noor discussed his newly of The Teachings of Islam by HMG Jamaat as part of their global publi- released book Documentx which Ahmad and put her on my mailing cations initiatives. This has been a deals with the origin of the universe list. very stimulating and rewarding and man, using quotes from a self- exercise of which I am honoured to styled translation of the Holy Quran. The Good News and other be part. In this way he sets out to prove the publications Divine origin of the Holy Quran We disseminate, electronically, a 55 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012

Stichting Ahmadiyya Jamaat News

View of the audience listening raptly to one of the courses taught by Dr. Noman Malik during his visit to Stichting Ahmadiyya.

By Mr. S. Hoeseni attended by members of different Jamaats. The students appreciated uring 2012, Dr. Noman the vast content of the course and Malik and Sister Samina the way it was presented. DMalik visited our organiza- All the sessions were followed by tion twice, first in March and then in a question and answer period. The September/October. On both occa- questions were answered in great sions Dr. Noman Malik gave cours- detail by Dr. Malik. es to our members. In March the Sister Samina also spoke about course was on Modesty in Islam. their visits to different countries for On October 15, Dr. Malik gave a Jamaat activities and the publica- course on Adam in the Quran. The tion and translation projects of the course dealt with the physical evo- USA Jamaat. lution and embryological develop- The Stichting Ahmadiyya ment of man, the concept of the Jamaat appreciates the sacrifice devil and the genesis of evil. Brother Noman and Sister Samina He reprised the course in Urdu are making in the way of Allah on September 16 and October 14. Almighty. Both courses were very well Dr. Noman Malik making a point.

View of the audience enjoying one of the courses taught by Dr. Noman Malik during his visit to Stichting Ahmadiyya. 56 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 NEWS FROM STICHTING JAMAAT

Ascension: Christianity and Islam Eid-ul Fitr On June 17 we organized an inter- Eid prayers were held in the faith meeting on the topic Tropical Hall where more than 500 Ascension. Learned lady priest people attended. Mrs. Judith van der Berg spoke On August 26, all the Jamaats extensively on the ascension of united to organize a Jalsa called Jesus Christ on behalf of the Eid Milan. About 700 members and Roman Catholic Church in The non-members attended the Jalsa. Hague. Reza Ghafoerkhan gave a Our imam, Mr. Reza speech on the topic Identity of a Ghafoerkhan spoke about the Muslim. Then Mr. Jerrel Santoe ascension of the Holy Prophet introduced Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Muhammad (PBUH) and its mean- special representative of the munici- ing. He did it in a way to correct the pality of The Hague to this gathering Mrs. Juidth van der Berg speaking view of Muslims believing in the on the occasion of Eid-ul Fitr. Mr. about the ascension of Jesus. physical ascension and elaborated Baldwesing delivered a very inter- deeply on the topic clearing the esting speech about Eid-ul Fitr and misconceptions of many Christians. the role of Muslims in the Quran by Maulana Muhammad Ali After each talk there was a ques- Netherlands and in the Municipality in the past. After the speech, Mr. tion and answer session. of The Hague in particular. He also Noor Sardar had the honour of pre- spoke about the positive role the senting him a copy of the Dutch Lahore Ahmadiyya can play in the translation of Manual of Hadith. community. He stressed the impor- In this Jalsa, a Quran recitation tance of publication work, and he competition of children and youth, reminded the audience of that by and two youth discussion sessions telling them that he was present at were also held. the unveiling of the new Dutch trans- lation of the Holy Quran. In fact our Question and Answer session Stichting, back in 2005, had asked on Ahmadiyyat him to lead one of the discussion On April 15, we held a special sessions and participate as a mem- question and answer session ber of the discussion panel in the on the very important topic second discussion session. He also Ahmadiyyat. After two introduc- said that he was presented copies of Mr. Reza Ghafoerkhan speaking about tions, one by Reza Ghafoerkhan The Holy Quran, The Religion of the ascension of the Holy Prophet about Ahmadiyyat in general, and Islam and the pocket version of the Muhammad. one by Mr Mudassar Aziz on the

View of the audience. 57 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 NEWS FROM STICHTING JAMAAT

View of the celebrants at Eid-ul Milan, attended by more than 700 people. term nabi, a panel of Zebier Hoeseni, Haroen Badloe and Reza Ghafoerkhan took questions from the floor. The view of the audience was that question and answer sessions on this and other topics should be held more frequently.

Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh with Mr. Mudassar Aziz giving lecture on Ahmadiyya Movement. Mr. S Hoeseni.

View of the members at the Eid ul Fitr Prayers. 58 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 Tribute to Brother Muhamed Noor Muhamed, Cape Town, South Africa

By Ebrahim Muhamed y brother Muhamed Noor Muhamed was 59 years when he sadly passed away of heart fail- Mure in the early hours of December 1, 2012. “From Allah we are and unto Allah is our return”. Brother Noor was an artisan in the construction industry and leaves behind his beloved wife Rukeya Muhamed and five children, four of whom are married. He was a very Brother Noor, right, with Dr Noman Malik, Ismael Peck, Yusuf dedicated member of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Zain and Abubaker Yasin-Begg. Movement, having joined the Movement in his early activities. He also supervised the renovations of the twenties at the hand of Dawood Sydow, the Founder of recently-purchased Jama’at centre in Cape Town. the Movement in South Africa. When Mr Sydow died in During the Sheikh Jassiem case his house was mort- 1979, Brother Noor served as a trustee on the board of gaged to raise funds for preliminary legal costs. our Anjuman and was a signatory of all the Anjuman’s If I have to describe brother Muhamed Noor legal documents in the Ahmadiyya case. Muhamed I cannot do better than the following tribute He helped build the first, make-shift, Ah ma - paid him by a well wisher, “...he was very active in the diyya mosque in Cape Town in 1976 in fulfilment of our South Africa Case, and like the other members, stood mother, Asma Muhamed’s wish. After the Anjuman was up bravely to the severe opposition against Lahore forced to vacate the premises where the mosque was Ahmadis. His devotion to the community was exempla- situated, after several years, he offered the living room ry, his concern for the underdog very genuine, his help- of his modest dwelling for Jumu’ah prayers and other ing hand always ready, his sense of humor always enjoyable, his resourcefulness always an asset, his The ragged trousered philosopher steadfastness always an inspiration, his humbleness always shining through.” By Ebrahim Muhamed, Cape Town, South Africa, During the Ahmadiyya Case in the eighties, he had to November 31, 2012 face much abuse from members of the rougher strata of (Dedicated to the loving memory of my beloved brother society on construction sites where he worked, and who Noor Muhamed) knew he was a member of the Movement. I scramble for a morsel here and there Because of his overarching tenderness and humility, The richest City to a ‘seeker’ lies bare he found it difficult to endure the rigours of the building Where is God? They pine: Where is God? environment, which he often criticised for its lack of val- Don’t they know? He is here in my Heart. ues and decorum. He lived a simple and frugal life, not He is here in the park. I saw Him in the leaves just now drawn to the pomp and glamour of this world. This led him to being drawn to a somewhat secluded lifestyle, In the dew drops, in the breeze commanding the little although he rarely missed a meeting or a function of the troops, the Bee Anjuman. The Ant, the burrowing worm, the nestling bird ‘twixt the His most enjoyable moments, which he openly willow tree expressed was when he participated in religious discus- The busied, neatly-trousered, sees Him not, no Sir! sions, especially extolling the attributes of Almighty ‘cept ME the ragged trousered Philosopher. Allah, the examples of the Holy Prophet and Mirza Saheb. He loved making the “khatam” of the English How? I wonder now locked in advanced years translation of the Holy Quran and he would always Will I leash my biggest fears? share a particular verse which he found especially inspi- When these ragged bones do turn to dust –what then? rational with us. He will no doubt be sorely missed by his Oh! What then? What then? Do I live again? family and Jamaat members. His legacy is one of high The twig, once dead, dry – Is this green life I now see? integrity and sterling values and will be deeply treasured The pupa, lifeless like magician’s hat, colourful winged and forever enshrouded in the memories of all. life set free Finally let me share with you a poem I wrote the night The Book of Life my soul does stir before he died, a poem intended for a competition for a The busied, neatly-trousered, sees Him not, no Sir! Writer’s Bureau in England, which in retrospect I realize ‘cept ME the ragged trousered Philosopher. reflects characteristics of my brother’s inner thoughts and reflections on life. The silent night my weary soul do summon Ebrahim Muhamed Peace! Peace! Peace! At last President Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha’at Islam - Peace! December 6, 2012 59 Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Volume 2012 • December 2012 The Religion of Islam — Re-typeset and Now Printed!

By Dr. Noman Malik denced by the fact that he would was deleted to reduce redundancy. For the Ahmadiyya Anjuman quote from it in important matters. In this 2012 edition, the honorific Ishaat Islam, (Lahore) USA In his widespread rebuttal to a title Holy is reinstated, as it was statement made by Pope Benedict deemed appropriate to maintain the l-hamdolillah! The newly XVI about Islam, Sheikh Tantawi original, distinctive features of the typeset Religion of Islam quotes from The Religion of Islam author’s work. Likewise, Arabic Ahas been printed. and directs the reader to the rele- words such as Hadith and Ijtihad Since The Religion of Islam present in the first edition were was published in 1936, world replaced in later editions by events have proven that this their English translations book is as much needed today (Tradition and Exercise of as it was when it first appeared Judgment respectively). As 76 years ago. As the famous these Arabic words have now British Muslim and translator of become quite common, the the Holy Quran, Marmaduke original Arabic words present in Pickthall explained the impor- the first edition are included in tance and value of this work this edition. while reviewing it in the Islamic This 2012 edition is the Culture (Hyderabad Dn.) in result of sacrifices from many October 1936: dedicated volunteers. “…Such a book is greatly Proofreading of this volume needed at the present day was a challenging task, and when in many Muslim countries special mention must be made we see persons eager for the of Mrs Naseera Ahmad who reformation and revival of painstakingly proof-read the Islam, making mistakes entire book several times. through lack of just this knowl- Finally, we would like to edge…” express our debt and gratitude Due to the efforts of Mrs. to Maulana Muhammad Ali for Samina Malik, Vice-President producing this valuable book of the Ahmadiyya Anjuman and our sincere gratefulness to Ishaat Islam, (Lahore) USA, this vant chapter in the book for more Almighty Allah (SWT) for giving us book has been certified by Al- information about the tolerant and the opportunity to work towards Azhar, Al-Sharif Islamic Research peaceful nature of the faith. spreading the noble teachings of Academy. When it was translated In this edition, the entire book Islam through this renowned clas- into Arabic in 2006, Mrs. Samina has been reformatted and re-type- sic. We would like to end in the Malik asked the late Grand Imam of set. Verses of the Quran found with- words of Sheikh Muhammad Sayed Al-Azhar Al- Sharif, Dr. Muhammad in the text have also been thor- Tantawi: Sayed Tantawi, to review the manu- oughly checked and revised “…I have read the book titled script and write a Foreword for its accordingly. In addition, some “Religion of Islam” by Allama publication in Arabic. changes in terminology have been Maulana Muhammed Ali, may Allah He reviewed the manuscript for made in this edition. In the first edi- Grant him His mercy. In this valu- four months and then prepared a tion of this work, the honorific title able book I have seen devotion, Foreword, which is incorporated in Holy preceded the words Quran truthfulness of faith and useful this edition. In his Foreword, he and Prophet (when referring to the knowledge. I pray to Allah, the praises the book and commends Prophet Muhammad), so that the Honorable, the Majestic, to consid- Maulana Muhammad Ali for his text read Holy Quran and the Holy er this great book as a part of his dedicated service to Islam. The high Prophet. good deeds. May peace and bless- esteem in which Sheikh Tantawi In subsequent editions, pub- ings of Allah be upon Prophet held Maulana Muhammad Ali and lished after Maulana Muhammad Muhammed and upon his family The Religion of Islam can be evi- Ali’s demise, the honorific title Holy and companions.” Fazlul-Bari Printed! lhamdolillah! Fazlul Bari, another of Maulana specific subjects such as aggressive war to promote Muhammmad Ali’s epic works, the Urdu trans- Islam, or death for apostasy etc. are based on wrong Alation and commentary of the Sahih Al- notions or interpretations of Hadith, which, inshallah, Bukhari has been printed. The work, which has been this commentary will correct. available in electronic form on our website www.mus The USA jamaat commenced the re-typesetting of lim.org since 2010, has now been printed as a beautiful the Fazlul-Bari 15 years ago, along modern lines utiliz- two volume leather bound set totaling more than 3000 ing Urdu and Arabic word processing programs. pages. However, the word processing programs were not sophisticated enough to incorporate the desired features, and the project was abandoned. Now by the Grace of Almighty Allah, with advances in technology, all these obstacles have been overcome, and we assembled an excellent team which began the project anew and now has suc- cessfully completed its mission. Some of the improvements made in for- matting are listed below: • The book has been composed in a mod- ern format with juxtaposed Arabic and Urdu text and with footnotes at the bot- tom. In his preface to Fazlul Bari, Maulana Muhammad Ali mentions that another of his ground-breaking works, the Maqam-e- Hadith, should be considered as an intro- duction to Fazlul–Bari. In this short but masterly treatise, he deals with collection of Hadith and rebuts unjustified modern criticism which questions the authenticity of the entire corpus of Hadith. In this pub- lication we have fulfilled Maulana Muhammad Ali’s wishes by incorporating this book as an introduction to Fazlul-Bari in Volume 1. •The book, chapter (bab) and Hadith num- bering in the table of contents is according to Hafiz ibn Hajr Asqalani’s classical work Fathul-Bari, but Maulana Muhammad Ali’s numbering system has been retained alongside the new so any Sahih Bukhari references in the Maulana’s work can be quickly and easily accessed. The Quranic verses and the Arabic hadith quotes are in different fonts so they Inshallah, the commentary infused with the spiritual can be easily distinguished. All Hadith and Quran insight of Maulana Muhammad Ali which incorporates quotes have been fully referenced and complete irab the spiritual teachings of the Mujaddid of this age, (diacritical signs) have been inserted. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and of Maulana Hakim • All Arabic quotes have been translated into Urdu. Nur-ud-din, will go a long way in promoting the correct We pray to Almighty Allah that this valuable book ful- understanding of Hadith. Many of the distorted ideas on fills the purpose for which it was written. Ameen!