Q4/2003 Vol. 14 No. 4 Al-Nahl A Quarterly Publication of Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A.

Be helpers of Allah. (61:15)

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Nasir Mahmood Malik, Sadr Majlis; Munir Hamid, Na’ib Amir; Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary, Na’ib Sadr Saff II; and Nasirullah Ahmad, Na’ib Sadr Saff I (above) and some audience (below) at 2003

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Introduction—5 Al-Nahl The First Sermon at by The Holy Prophet Vol. 14, No 4 , sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam—6-7 Q4/2003 The Value of Bai‘at Sayings of the Promised Messiah, ‘alaihissalām Presented in English by Naseem Saifi—8-11

Editor: Khilafat 2003—12-13 Syed Sajid Ahmad My Journey to Islam Evan (Umar) Wicks, Portland, OR—14-15

Majlis Ansarullah, USA (A Brief Introduction) Incharge: Nasir Mahmood Malik, Sadr Majlis Ansarullah, USA Nasir M. Malik 18-19 Sadr Majlis Ansarullah, Past National Majlis ‘ãmilahs, Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A.—20-21 U.S.A. 2003 Annual Report Nasir M. Malik, Sadr Majlis Ansarullah, USA—22-24

Introduction to National Officers—25-40 Al-Nahl is a Publication of Regional and Local Officers and Majalis—42-58 Majlis Ansarullah, 2003 US Ansar Ijtima Honor Roll—60-61 U.S.A., Pictures from the 2003 US Ansar National Ijtima An Auxiliary of the 59-68 Movement in Islam, Inc., 2003 in Pictures U.S.A. 2, 4, 16, 17, 44-47, 49, 54-59, 62-69, 72 About Al-Nahl—41, Glossary—70 About Ansarullah U.S.A.—71

Opening of the temporary offices of Majlis Ansarullah, USA, on the grounds of the Masjid Baitur-Rahman, Silver Spring, MD.

Introduction

Dear Reader: capture a flavor of the current state of Majlis Assalamo Alaikum wa Rahmatullahe wa Ansarullah, USA, in this issue. Barakatohu. As such concepts take time to germinate; In this fast-paced world it is difficult to this issue is just a humble beginning. In this keep track of all the changes we live through. issue, we have gathered a descriptive and As I reflect back on the last 25 years or so in visual snap shot of some of our national, which I have had the good fortune of being regional, and local activities. We hope and associated with the US Ahmadiyya Muslim pray that in the future we will be able to put Community, and more recently the US together a more comprehensive picture of the Majlis Ansarullah, I am overwhelmed at the state of Majlis Ansarullah, USA. May Allah phenomenal progress we have been blessed enable us to do so. Ameen. with. And, having full trust in Allah’s help, I I am grateful to all those who helped us in believe this is just the beginning. writing, editing, photographing, and Alhamdolillah. publishing this issue. Fajazahomullaho Although it is impossible to count the Ahsanal-Jaza. May Allah forgive our blessings of Allah, a somewhat accurate shortcomings and accept our humble efforts. record of such blessings is the sacred Ameen. heritage of our future generations. It is this Wassalam. heritage we seek to preserve through the Sincerely, concept of publishing a ‘Year in Review’ Nasir M. Malik issue of Al-Nahl. To this end, we are Sadr, Majlis Ansarullah, USA grateful to Almighty Allah for enabling us to July 28, 2004

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The First Sermon at Medina By The Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam

Gratitude and praise is for Allah. I thank is the true helper in attaining the desired end, Him. I seek His support. I desire His which you long for. A person who just for forgiveness. I request his guidance. I believe the sake of Allah, with pure intention, in Him. I am not ungrateful to Him. I take straightens his apparent and hidden him as my enemy who is ungrateful to Him. I condition, his immediate reward in this world bear witness that there is none worthy of is that he will have a good name, and after worship except Allah. He is unique. There is his death, he will be affluent at a time when none equal to Him. I bear witness that every one will earnestly need those good Muhammad is God’s servant and His actions which he will have carried out for messenger. God made him messenger at a that moment. He will desire at that time time when there had not been a messenger about the unseemly actions that may have for an extended period, giving him guidance, been far off from him. God wants you to light and counsel. The light of true have His fear. God is much merciful to his knowledge had dimmed. People had gone servants. astray. Social system was breaking up. By the One whose word is true and whose Judgment was at hand. Everyone’s end was promise is always fulfilled that this will at their doorsteps. happen because that Almighty proclaims, My Thus, the one who followed Allah and his ways do not change, and I am not cruel to my messenger (by accepting the messenger), servants. So be fearful of God in all the gained success. The one who disobeyed apparent and hidden matters concerning this Allah and the messenger (by rejecting the world and the next. Fact is that whoever is messenger), went astray and became a victim fearful of his displeasure, God wipes off his of shortsightedness, and thrown far from sins, and increases his reward many fold. truth and was led astray. Whoever feared Him, earned great success. I advise you to have God’s fear. An advice Comprehend adequately that God’s fear which one Muslim can give to another is saves a servant from His anger, saves him only this that he should exhort him to arrange from His wrath, and keeps him from His for the next world, and to be mindful of God. displeasure. Comprehend properly this truth So fear Allah as He has directed to. There is also that the fear of God gives faces a shine no advice better than this and there is no and makes them pleasing, keeps the Master reminder better than this. pleased with His servant, and raises the status It is a fact, for a person who spends his life of the servant. fearing and trembling from God, fear of God Pay attention! Gather your portion of the

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good deeds. Do not be lazy with regard to the He only guides the one who seeks guidance). Almighty. He has clarified His straight path No one can guide him who is led astray by through His book so that He may know the God (and He leads astray only who does not ones who are true in their claim of belief and desire guidance). those who are not. So, you should treat him I bear witness that there is none worthy of good who treats you good, and consider that worship save Allah, He is unique, He does person’s enemies as your enemies. Make an not have any partner. effort in His way in such a manner that the Truth is that the best word is the book of right of the effort is fulfilled. He has chosen God. That person indeed succeeded whose you for His faith and has given you the name heart harbored the book of Allah and who of Muslim so that the one who is to perish, was bestowed Islam after his infidelity, and perishes with bright argument, and one who who chose the book of God for himself is to live, lives with a strong argument. The abandoning all worldly chores. Indeed, the source of power and strength is God only. word of God is all truth and all impressive. So, remember God a lot. Work today for Love him who takes interest in it. Generate tomorrow. Whoever straightens his matter true love of Allah with complete attention. with his God, God suffices him in his matters Never be weary of the reading of His word with God. Only God decides, people do not and His remembrance. May your hearts decide for Him. He is the Master of all which never be disinterested and hardened towards belongs to man while man does not have any the word of Allah. So, serve God only. Do power on any of His things. He is the greatest not make any partners with Him. Be fearful of all and only He owns power and strength. of Him, as is its right. Confirm your good Without doubt, gratitude and praise is only deeds with your tongues (that is, utter by for Allah. I praise Him and exalt Him and tongue only what befits you). Love each seek his support. We seek shelter in His other on the basis of God’s mercy and His Mercy from the mischief of the self and the faith. Peace and blessings of Allah be on you. bad results of undesirable actions. No one can lead astray the one guided by God (and Translation: Syed Sajid Ahmad

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The Value of Bai‘at

Sayings of the Promised Messiah, ‘alaihissalām Presented in English by Naseem Saifi

THE VALUE OF BAI‘AT sinner, his friends are different from those One should try to find out what he is going who are going to be his friends when he to gain from the Bai’at and why it is adopts Taqwa (fear of God). The mystics necessary to enter into this pledge. Unless have termed this change as ‘death’. one knows what the advantage of a certain (MalfūÂāt, Vol. l, p. 2) thing is and the value it possesses, one SINCERE INITIATION cannot appreciate it. It is just as there are It is mentioned in the Traditions of the various kinds of articles in the house: Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa sallam, money—big and small coins—and wood, that if a man asks for the forgiveness of his etc. Everything is placed where it belongs, sins with fervent prayers, he is ultimately that is, everything will be cared for and told that he has been forgiven and from then looked after according to its value. Small on he might do whatever he likes. Of course, coins will not receive the same care as the this means that his heart has been changed big ones. As for the pieces of wood, they will and he would find an aversion for sin. Just as be thrown in a corner. In short, whatever will if one sees a sheep taking the dirty one would be a cause of bigger loss will be cared for not like to start doing the same. This man more than other things. who has been forgiven his sins, will not like The most important point in Bai‘at is to commit sins any more. The Muslims by Tauba (repentance) which means turning nature, hate the pork, although there are back. It indicates that condition in which man many other undesirable things that they do is closely connected with sin, and it is as if quite freely. In this we have a lesson that sins are the homeland and he is living in this God has given us hatred for evil things as a habitation—Tauba means that he is now symbol (so that we can hate the other evils leaving this homeland. Turning back (Roju‘) also). means to adopt piety (to become pious). He who is committing sins and thinks that Leaving one’s homeland is indeed a hard he has gone too far in it, should not desist thing to do, and it entails thousands of from praying to God for the forgiveness of hardships. When a man leaves his home, he his sins. Prayer is like an elixir. If he feels it very much, then how much more one continues praying, he will find that sin has must be feeling while leaving one’s become undesirable to him (he has started homeland. He leaves every thing, his hating sin). The people who commit sins and household belongings, his streets and his then do not turn to God for the forgiveness of neighbors and bazaars and goes to another their sins, ultimately reject the prophets and country. He does not come back to his old their spiritual influences. homeland. This is TAUBA. When a man is a This is the truth about repentance and it

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also. makes clear why it forms a part of the Initiation, The fact is that man is engrossed in negligence. When he gets himself initiated at the hands of the one whom God has granted a change, he is, as if, grafted and thus changes himself altogether. He begins to be blessed and becomes enlightened (he receives the blessings and the enlightenment that is possessed by the one at whose hands he has initiated). Of course the most important condition is that the link between the two of them should be very sincere; he should not be like a dry branch. He should be like the branch that can germinate grafting. The more the man will be sincere the more he will benefit from this link of his. (MalfūÂāt, Vol. 1, p. 4) WORDS AND DEEDS The fear of God lies in one’s trying to find out that his words and deeds tally with each other. If he finds that they do not tally, he should realize that he is under the wrath of good. When God sees a people making lofty God. However the words might be pure if the claims whereas their hearts are very different heart is impure it will be of no value in the (their actions do not support their verbal eyes of God. Rather it can be said that it will claims) then He being independent and in inflame the wrath of God. need of none, does not care for them. It had My followers must understand it well that been foretold that the battle of Badr would they have come to me so that a seed should bring a victory (to the Muslims) and there be sown which should grow up to be a fruit was every hope for the victory but still the bearing tree. Let everyone of you ponder Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa sallam, over it and find out what his position is and prayed for it very fervently and with tears in what is his internal spiritual state of affairs. If his eyes. Hazrat Siddiq, may God there are any such followers that what they be pleased with him, asked the Holy Prophet say is different from what is in their hearts, where lay the need for so fervent prayers they should know that their end will not be when the victory had already been promised.

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So Said the Promised Messiah (peace be on him)

The Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa him away from this kind of occasion (where sallam, said: God is Ghani (He who is he may have to tell lies). You should Independent and stands in need of none), that remember that when a man leaves God, God is, it is quite possible that the victory may also leaves him. And it is quite obvious that have some hidden conditions (which we do when Rahman has left somebody, he will not know, and therefore we cannot be sure of definitely be picked up by the Satan. the victory). Do not think that God is weak. He is the That is why it is very necessary to always Possessor of Great Powers. Whenever you try to find out how far have we advanced in will put your trust in Him, he will surely help the Fear of God and purity. The criterion for you. Wa man-yata wakkal alallahi fahowa this is the Holy Quran. hasbohoo (whoever puts his trust in God, (he (MalfūÂāt, Vol. 1, p. 10) should know) God is sufficient for him). The HOLY QURAN IS TOUCHSTONE people who were the first addressees of this One should always try to be finding out his verse were the religious people; all their standard of Taqwa and Purity. The thoughts were centered round the religious Touchstone for this is the Holy Quran. One affairs. They left their worldly affairs in the of the indications of Taqwa, as mentioned by hands of God Who told them that He was God in the Holy Quran, is that God frees a with them. Muttaqi from the undesirables and takes the In short, one of the blessings of Taqwa is responsibility of the execution of his duties that God frees the Muttaqis from all the (He helps him). God the Almighty says in the hardships that come in the way of their Holy Quran: wa manyattaqillaha yajal lahoo religious affairs. Likewise, God provides makhrajanwa yarzuqho min haiso laa them for their needs. yahtasib. He who fears God (is a Muttaqi) (MalfūÂāt, Vol. 1, p. 11) finds a way out and gets rid of his GOOD NEWS FOR MUTTAQI hardships—that is the way God helps him. There is another promise of God made to God the Almighty provides for him in a way the Muttaqi that he could not even imagine. It must be Lahomul Bushra fil-haya-tiddunya wa fil- remembered that this is the sign of a aakhirati Muttaqti; he is never in need of useless That is, those who are Muttaqi receive things. good news in this very world through dreams For example, a shopkeeper thinks that he that come to pass. They even see visions and cannot run his business without telling lies become the recipient of the revelations from and therefore he continues telling lies; he God. They see the Angels, themselves being thinks that it is a necessity which he cannot in the garb of the human beings. God says: avoid. It is not true that telling lies is a Innalla-zeena qaloo Rabbonallaho necessity for selling his goods. God Himself summas-taqamoo ta-ta-nazzalo alaihimul- is the Protector of the Muttaqi, and He keeps Malaikato

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That is, those who say that Allah is our which we have to combat undue anger. In Lord and then they remain steadfast, the fact, to avoid anger is the last step on the Angels descend on them. These are the ladder of those who recognize God well and people who prove their steadfastness in the who are Siddique, The Truthful. It is the times of trials and therefore they can say that anger that produces pride and at times it is they have fulfilled the pledge they had made. the pride that produces anger, for, the anger Trials, it must be remembered, are bound is displayed when one feels superior to to come, as the following verse points out: others. I do not like that my followers should A-hasibannaso anyatrakoo anyaqooloo take one another as lower or higher, or that aamanna wa hum la-yuftanoon they should show pride by taking others to be Do the people think that they will be left inferior. Only God knows who is great or off because they say that they have believed. small. This kind of distinction (if made by The Commentators say that descending of the people) is. a sort of insult which is based the angels refers to the time of death but they on hatred and it is feared that this hatred are very much mistaken in this view of might germinate like a seed and then ruin the theirs. It actually means that those who person. They are very courteous when they purify their hearts and keep themselves away meet the big people but the fact is that big is from the dirt that is a barrier between man he who attends to the poor in humility and and God, get closer to the spirit of revelation consoles him, honors his word and does not and begin to receive the Word of God. At utter anything that might offend the man. another place it is said about the Muttaqi: God says: Ala inna auliya-Allahi la khaufun alaihim La tanabazoo bil-alqabi bi’salismul- wa fa hum yahzanoon fosooqo ba‘dal-eemani Wa mallam yatub fo- That is, those who are the friends of God olaika homuzzalimoon have nothing to worry about. He whose Do not call one another with bad names; it Guardian is God has no hardship to face: is an evil act. He who offends someone with nobody who confronts them can harm them. a bad name will not pass out of this world, Again God says: till he finds himself involved in it. Do not Wa abshiroo bil-Jannatillatee Kuntum take your brothers as inferior; all of you too-a-doon drink from the same fountain. Who knows as Be happy. for the Paradise that has been to who will be lucky enough to drink more promised to you. (MalfūÂāt, Vol. 1, p. l4) than others. Nobody can be honorable and LIVE HUMBLE LIVES great by the worldly principles. Great in the The greatest worry for my followers sight of God is he who fears God more should be for the Fear of God, whether they (Muttaqi): have it or not. Inna akramakum indallahi atqaakum A condition for the Fear of God is that innallaha Alimun Khabir those who have it should live humble lives. (MalfūÂāt, Vol. 1, p. 34) This is one aspect of the fear of God through From The Discourses, Freetown, pp. 1-8.

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Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (1928-2003), Khalifatul-Masih IV, rahimahullah, addressing audience in Masjid Mubarak, Rabwah, , after his election to khilafat in 1982. A Period of Tremendous Blessings The blessings of the Almighty on the Ahmadiyya Community through the institution of khilafat continued incessantly and overwhelmingly during its fourth period, 1982-2003, showing the heavenly support against all opposition and persecution. The community saw great expansion in all spheres of its activity, especially after the migration of Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih, IV, rahimahullah, from Pakistan to UK due to the extreme conditions of suppression created by the government of Pakistan in the way of the adequate function of the khalifa. The number of countries with Ahmadiyya presence increased from 91 to 175. The Almighty bestowed 11,367 new mosques and 35,358 new branches were established. Though the West is slow in accepting Islam yet 30 new centers were established only in the US. The number of mission houses increased to 958 in 85 countries. Only in Africa, the number of schools increased from 31 secondary and 174 elementary in 6 countries to 40 secondary, 37 junior secondary, 238 elementary and 58 nursery schools in 8 countries bringing the total to 373. The number of hospitals and clinics increased from 24 in 7 countries to 36 in 12 countries. The number of new initiates, the amounts of financial sacrifices by its members, the attendance at its annual gatherings in all parts of the world, all saw a phenomenal growth inclining its members to bow before their Lord for His tremendous benevolence. Worldwide 24/7 reach of the Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) was an unparalleled fruit of khilafat. May Allah provide the Khalifatul-Masih IV, rahimahullah, the choicest abode in the herafter. Āmīn.

Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul-Masih V, ayyadahullahu ta‘ala binasrihil-‘aziz, addressing audience in Masjid Fazl, London, UK, after his election to khilafat in 2003.

First Address as Khalifatul-Masih V I am not versed at all in the responsibility to which I have been called upon today. You have observed and listened to the knowledge and exegesis of Hadrat Khalifatul IV, rahimahullah. I do not possess much knowledge at all. However, in the light of the rules, there is no chance of being excused. Therefore, there is no way out but to accept quietly. If you have appointed me for this purpose and for this responsibility while keeping in view the omnipresence of the Almighty and with the belief that I can discharge this office, then I request you to help me with prayers. I am a humble person. This movement cannot go forward without prayers. May Allah give me the opportunity to pray for you too, and be able to meet the pledge which I have just made. And I request you to help me with prayers, more prayers and a lot of prayers. Now, in the words of Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih IV, I add further that my neck is in the hands of God, directly in his possession. May He provide me with the opportunity, just through His grace and blessing, to accomplish tasks which attract His pleasure. Āmīn. (Address to the Khilafat Committee, after election and before their bai‘at, April 22, 2003)

My Journey to Islam

Evan (Umar) Wicks, Portland, OR

How on earth does a white thirty the Mosque and listen to him give the something American, raised by very strict speech. Mmmmm, I thought, this would be Christian parents, convert to Islam? Well it the perfect chance for me to go and set these started something like this… people straight. I’d show these camel jockeys I’d been married for about 11 years or so a thing or two about religion. These terrorists when one day, I noticed my son getting all weren’t going to corrupt my son. So I went. dressed up. I asked him where he was going. My son gave his speech (Has the Messiah He replied that he was going to the Mosque. already come?) and he did very well. Then “What’s that,” I asked. “It’s an Islamic house this gentleman (a Dr.) got up and gave a of worship,” he said. “What are you going speech about the beauties of Islam. He was there for?” I asked. He told me that he was reading from “The Essence of Islam.” This converting to Islam.” “WHAT!!!!!” I got so man was so passionate about what he was mad at this point (being a good Christian and talking about, that he had me captivated. all) that I told him in not so nice a tone that if I went home thinking that these people he ever mentioned the word Islam, or weren’t all that bad. They sure prayed funny Muslim, that I would kick him out of the though. All that bowing and stuff. Looked house. Stupid kid, what did he know? But, like they were doing the wave at a baseball for the next while (not sure of the duration game or something. I kept thinking about here) he would sneak out on Fridays and what that gentleman had said about Islam Sundays to the Mosque. He even got my wife being like a Rose, and how beautiful it was. and her father to go once. (I thought they Well needless to say my interest peeked. So I were going shopping.) asked my son if I could go with him next One day I heard my son upstairs talking. Sunday. His jaw dropped. I don’t think he No one was home and he wasn’t on the really believed that I had asked him that, but phone, so I wondered what was going on. I he said, “Sure.” When Sunday came around I went to the stairs and listened. Something went with him to the Mosque. Again that about, “Has the Messiah already come.” I same gentleman was reading from that book don’t know what it was that made me keep and again talking about the beauties of Islam. listening but I did. He came downstairs and I think by this time I was starting to get really asked me if he could practice his speech in interested in learning about Islam. I started front of me. I said, ok, and he proceeded to going every Sunday with my son. One give his speech to me. It was pretty good. I Sunday he had to work and so I went without told him that he just needed to slow down a him. I wanted to hear more. I heard one little and he’d be fine. Sunday that they even had a service on He asked me if I’d like to go with him to Friday (something called Jum‘a) and asked if

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I could come then. I was told that I would be most welcome. So I started going to the Mosque twice a week. My wife thought I was a little strange but didn’t really say anything. This went on for some time, when all of a sudden something called Ramadan came up. I didn’t know what this was, and was wondering why my son was so hungry all the time. The month came and went. My son was invited over to someone’s house for something called Eid. (Sometimes I wondered why these people didn’t just speak English for crying out loud.) The person that was hosting this told my son to invite his parents as well. I thought this would be fun and interesting so we accepted. We arrived at the house and were greeted very warmly. We all sat around talking about different things, when the subject changed to religion. There’s an old saying, “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid, than to open it and remove all doubt.” Looking back, I should have kept my mouth shut. But the host was very gracious and took me into his Bible you better believe I was checking it out study and took down a book from the shelf. It to make sure this guy wasn’t saying anything was entitled “Islam, the Summit of Religious that wasn’t true. Well, that book was what Evolution.” He said he had written it and that started me on my quest to find the truth. I’ve he thought I might find it interesting. The since read many books on religion, not just next day I picked it up and started reading it. dealing with Islam either. I’ve read books by I found it so fascinating that I could not put it Armstrong, Spong, Burton Mach, Freidman, down. I was learning things that were just to name a few. As well as books about completely different from what I was taught Islam. And with each book I read the madder growing up. Some preacher told me I got. I felt like I was lied to all my life and something and I just accepted it. Islam, I everything I knew was all based on a lie. But, learned later, teaches people to investigate as I kept reading I kept learning. My life has and not just accept things blindly. Anyway, I taken on a new meaning since finding Islam. read that book with the Bible right next to I pray each day that I never stop learning me. Every time there was a reference to the and never stop finding meaning in my life.

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Majlis Ansarullah USA National Majlis

National Majlis Amila at the 2003 national ijtima.

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Members of the Majlis Amila meet to review progress At headquarters

In Houston

In Detroit

Majlis Ansarullah, USA (A Brief Introduction)

HISTORY

Majlis Ansarullah, USA was practically established, as a stable auxiliary, in 1981. Marhoom Maulana Ataullah Kaleem was then the Amir and Muballigh Incharge of the U.S.A. Jama‘at. Dr. Masoud A. Malik Sahib was the first Za‘eem-i-A‘la of Majlis Ansarullah, USA followed by Fazal Ahmad Sahib. In the early 1990s, Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih IV, rahimahullah, changed the Za‘eem-i-A‘la title to Sadr. Dr. Karimullah Zirvi Sahib was its next Sadr followed by this humble writer.

To uniformly communicate our national CURRENT ADMINISTRATION annual goals and to train and motivate the At the national level, we have a Na’ib Sadr Zo‘ama, an annual Ansar Leadership Awwal, a Na’ib Sadr Saf Dovum, 11 Conference is held in the third week of Qa’ideen, 2 Additional Qa’ideen, 9 Na’ib January (after the National Aamila Planning Qa’ideen, a Manager Isha’at, and an Auditor. meeting in early January). Such conferences Our National Aamila is diversified, have been regularly held since 2000 and have representing various ethnic backgrounds and been found to be very effective in two-way, geographic locations. We have organized our face-to-face communication. In this majlis into 10 regions (each headed by a conference, all Ansar Leaders are provided a Regional Nazim) and 44 local majalis (each copy of the Annual Ansar Plan Book which headed by a Za‘eem). About half of the contains all relevant administrative details. majalis are considered as large (over 25 members) and the other half as small (up to Throughout the year, all Zoa‘ma and 25 members). Regional Nazimeen are expected to send their respective activity reports To plan, coordinate and manage our majlis (electronically or by fax) on a bimonthly affairs, we hold three National Aamila basis. These reports are automatically meetings every year (in January, May and distributed electronically to all qa’ideen who, September). These meetings are held in large in turn, are expected to review them and majalis followed by a meeting with local promptly provide appropriate feedback to the ansar. This allows a productive and efficient Zoa’ma/Nazimeen for continuous interface of qa’ideen with local ansar improvement. members. Additionally, we hold three teleconferences per year (in March, July, and We have also developed a dedicated web December) with the National Aamila and the site. This site has two sections—one open to Regional Nazimeen. public and the other password protected for administrative purposes.

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IJTEMA/SHURA This year, we held our 22nd Annual Ijtema DEPARTMENTS (QIADATS) and 11th Majlis-i-Shura (on October 17, 18, and 19) in the Baitur-Rahman Mosque, The following 12 Departments (Qiadats) Silver Spring, Maryland. More than 375 and an Auditor comprise our scope of ansar from 31 majalis participated in this activities: ijtema, including more than 80 Shura Delegates. 1) General (Amumi): [Qa’id: Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa of Research PROPERTY Triangle] Earlier this year, we opened our first 2) Propagation (Tabligh) [Qa’id: Br. national office and literature storage in a Mohammad Dawood Munir of Houston] used trailer installed on the Baitur-Rahman 3) Training (Tarbiyyat) [Qa’id: Dr. Khalil Mosque premises. Mahmood Malik of Philadelphia] 4) Education (Ta‘leem) [Qa’id: Br. Salim PUBLICATIONS Nasir Malik of New Jersey-Central] We regularly publish a monthly newsletter 5) Finance (Maal) [Qa’id: Br. Kaleem (Ansar) and a quarterly magazine (Al-Nahl). Ahmad Rana of Houston] Additionally, every year we publish English 6) Tehrik-i-Jadeed: [Qa’id: Br. Anwer translation of some selected books (like, A Mahmood Khan of Los Angeles—East] Letter to a Dear One—aik azeez kay naam 7) Waqf-i-Jadeed: khat—by Hadrat Chaudhary Zafrulla Khan [Qa’id: Br. Abu Bakr of Zion] radiyallahu ‘anhu) and some tarbiyyati and 8) Social Service (Ithar) tablighi material. [Qa’id: Br. Khalid Walid of Milwaukee] TAJNEED/MAAL: 9) Intellectual and Physical Health (Z&S/J) We have more than 1,500 members in our [Qa’id: Dr. Bashiruddin Khalil Ahmad of majlis. The following table shows our Virginia] Budget/Collection progression in the last six 10) Publication (Isha‘at) [Qa’id: Br. Syed years. Sajid Ahmad of St. Paul] Income Actual % 11) Audio/Video (Sam’ee wa Basaree) Year Budget Income Collection [Qa’id: Br. Peer Habibur Rehman of 2003 $204,735 $189.147 92 Philadelphia] 12) Census (Tajneed) 2002 $202,430 $159,466 79 [Qa’id: Br. Ijaz Ahmed Khan of Detroit] 2001 $198,011 $130,460 66 Auditor: [Br. Sheikh Abdul Wahid of New 2000 $186,873 $144,111 77 Jersey – Central]

1999 $160,150 $141,336 88 Nasir Mahmood Malik 1998 $151,663 $132,835 87 Sadr, Majlis Ansarullah, USA November 21, 2003

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Past National Amilahs

National Majlis ‘ãmilah National Majlis ‘ãmilah Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A. Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A.

2000-2001 2000-2001 Sadr: ...... Nasir Mahmood Malik Sadr: ...... Nasir Mahmood Malik Nå’ib Sadr Saf Duvam: ....Hafiz Samiullah Choudhry Nā’ib Sadr Saf Duvam: .. Hafiz Samiullah Choudhry

2000 2001 Nå’ib Sadr Saf Awwal:...... Nasrullah Ahmad Nā’ib Sadr Saf Awwal: ...... Nasrullah Ahmad Qå’id Um·mi: ...... Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa Nå’ib Qå’id Um·mi: ...... Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Nā’ib Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Qå’id Mål:...... Sheikh Abdul Wahid Qā’id Māl: ...... Sheikh Abdul Wahid Nå’ib Qå’id Mål: ...... Akram Khalid Nā’ib Qā’id Māl: ...... Anees Aqeel Additional Qå’id Mål: ...... Dr. Wasim Sayyed Additional Qā’id Māl: ...... Dr. Wasim Sayyed Qå’id Ta‘l∏m:...... Salim Nasir Malik Qā’id Ta‘līm: ...... Salim Nasir Malik Nå’ib Qå’id Ta‘l∏m:...... Abdul Malik Shamim Ahmad Nā’ib Qā’id Ta‘līm: ... Abdul Malik Shamim Ahmad Qå’id Tarbiyat: ...... Khalil Mahmood Malik Qā’id Tarbiyat: ...... Khalil Mahmood Malik Nā’ib Qā’id Tarbiyat: ...... Naeem Ahmad Choudry Nå’ib Qå’id Tarbiyat:...... A. Ghayyur Mannan Khan Qā’id Tablīgh: ...... Malik Qå’id Tabl∏gh: ...... Abdus Salam Malik Nā’ib Qa’id Tablīgh: ...... Abu Bakr Nå’ib Qa’id Tabl∏gh:...... Abu Bakr Nā’ib Qa’id Tablīgh: ...... Nafeesur Rehman Nå’ib Qa’id Tabl∏gh:...... Nafeesur Rehman Qā’id Ishā‘at ...... Syed Sajid Ahmad Qå’id Ishå‘at ...... Syed Sajid Ahmad Nā’ib Qā’id Ishā‘at, Newsletter: ...... Hasan Hakeem N ’ib Q ’id Ish ‘at, Newsletter:...... Hasan Hakeem å å å Nā’ib Qā’id Ishā‘at, Distribution: ...... Nå’ib Qå’id Ishå‘at, Distribution:...... Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad ...... Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri [Audio/Video/ Additional Qå’id Ishå‘at (Sam‘∏ Basri [Audio/Video/ MTA]): ...... Peer Habibur-Rehman MTA]): ...... Peer Habibur-Rehman Nā’ib Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri): ...... Nå’ib Additional Qå’id Ishå‘at (Sam‘∏ Basri): ...... Iqbal Khan ...... Mukarram Ahmad Khan Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Khalid Walid Qå’id ∑thår: ...... Khalid Walid Nā’ib Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Shahid Saied Malik Nå’ib Qå’id ∑thår:...... Shahid Saied Malik Qā’id Tehrīk-i-Jadīd: ...... Munum Ahmad Naeem Qå’id Tehr∏k-i-Jad∏d: ...... Munum Ahmad Naeem Qā’id Waqf-i-Jadīd: ...... Mujeebur Rahman Malik Qå’id Waqf-i-Jad∏d:...... Mujeebur Rahman Malik Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... Qå’id Dhihånat-o-Sihhat-i-Jismån∏:...... A. Ghayyur Mannan Khan ...... Safeeullah Chaudhary Nā’ib Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... Nå’ib Qå’id Dhihånat-o-Sihhat-i-Jismån∏: ...... Nazeer Ahmad Cheema ...... Safeer Ahmad Qā’id Tajnīd: ...... Ijaz Ahmad Khan Qå’id Tajn∏d:...... Bashir Khurram Auditor: ...... Manzoor Rehman Auditor:...... Manzoor Rehman Arākīn-i-Khusūsī Aråk∏n-i-Khus·s∏ Sahibzadah Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad, Munir Hamid, Dr. Sahibzadah Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad, Munir Hamid, Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar, Maulana Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad, Ahsanullah Zafar, Maulana Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad, Dr. Masoud Ahmad Malik, Dr. Karimullah Zirvi Dr. Masoud Ahmad Malik, Dr. Karimullah Zirvi

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Past National Amilahs

National Majlis ‘ãmilah National Majlis ‘ãmilah Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A. Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A.

2002-2003 2002-2003

Sadr: ...... Nasir Mahmood Malik Sadr: ...... Nasir Mahmood Malik Nā’ib Sadr Saf Duvam: .. Hafiz Samiullah Choudhry Nā’ib Sadr Saf Duvam: . Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary

2002 2003 Nā’ib Sadr Saf Awwal: ...... Nasrullah Ahmad Nā’ib Sadr Saf Awwal: ...... Nasrullah Ahmad Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Wajeeh Bajwa Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Wajeeh Bajwa Qā’id Tablīgh: ...... Muhammad Dawood Munir Qā’id Tablīgh: ...... Muhammad Dawood Munir Qā’id Tarbiyyat: ...... Khalil Mahmood Malik Qā’id Tarbiyyat: ...... Khalil Mahmood Malik Qā’id Ta‘līm: ...... Salim Nasir Malik Qā’id Ta‘līm: ...... Salim Nasir Malik Qā’id Māl: ...... Sheikh Abdul Wahid Qā’id Māl: ...... Kaleem Ahmad Rana Additional Qā’id Māl: ...... Abdus Salam Malik Additional Qā’id Māl: ...... Munum Ahmad Naeem Qā’id Tehrīk-i-Jadīd: ...... Munum Ahmad Naeem Qā’id Tehrīk-i-Jadīd: ...... Anwer Mahmood Khan Qā’id Waqf-i-Jadīd: ...... Abu Bakr Qā’id Waqf-i-Jadīd: ...... Abu Bakr Qā’id Tajnīd: ...... Ijaz Ahmad Khan Qā’id Tajnīd: ...... Ijaz Ahmad Khan Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Khalid Walid Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Khalid Walid Qā’id Ishā‘at ...... Syed Sajid Ahmad Qā’id Ishā‘at ...... Syed Sajid Ahmad Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri [Audio/Video/ Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri [Audio/Video/ MTA]): ...... Peer Habibur-Rehman MTA]): ...... Peer Habibur-Rehman Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... A. Ghayyur Mannan Khan ...... Bashiruddin Khalil Ahmad Auditor: ...... Syed Abdul Majid Shah Auditor: ...... Sheikh Abdul Wahid

Nā’ib Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Nā’ib Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Nā’ib Qā’id Tarbiyyat: ...... Abdus Sami Janjua Nā’ib Qā’id Tarbiyyat: ...... Abdus Sami Janjua Nā’ib Qa’id Tablīgh: ...... Amjad Qureshi Nā’ib Qa’id Tablīgh: ...... Amjad Qureshi Nā’ib Qā’id Ishā‘at: ...... Arshad Ahmad Nā’ib Qā’id Ishā‘at: ...... Arshad Ahmad Ishā‘at Manager, Distribution: . Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad Ishā‘at Manager, Distribution: . Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad Nā’ib Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri): ...... Nā’ib Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri): ...... Naweed Bhatti ...... Naweed Bhatti Nā’ib Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Shahid Saied Malik Nā’ib Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Shahid Saied Malik Nā’ib Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... Nā’ib Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... Nazeer Ahmad Cheema ...... Abdul Waheed Khan

Arākīn-i-Khusūsī Arākīn-i-Khusūsī (Special Members) (Special Members) Sahibzadah Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad, Munir Hamid, Ahsanullah Zafar, Munir Hamid, Ahsanullah Zafar, Masoud Ahmad Malik, Masoud Ahmad Malik, Karimullah Zirvi Karimullah Zirvi

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2003 Annual Report

Nasir Mahmood Malik, Sadr Majlis Ansarullah, USA By the grace of Almighty Allah, we • We established our first stand-alone completed the year 2003 with our heads National Office/Storage Space on bowed in humility and gratitude to Him for Sunday, May 25, 2003, in a trailer our progress throughout the year. installed on the Baitur-Rahman Mosque Notwithstanding the heart wrenching site. demise of our beloved Hadrat Khalifatul- • We held two Ta‘leem (Education) tests Masih IV, rahimahullah, in 2003, the caravan with record participation of 156 ansar of Ahmadiyyat, the True Islam, incessantly from 27 majalis (compared to 125 ansar continued to move forward. In 2003, a new from 19 majalis in 2002). era of Ahmadiyyat dawned under the • We enhanced our website by posting divinely guided leadership of our beloved additional information, like Ta‘leem Test Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih V, ayyadahullah,— results, National Ijtema program and a great blessing from Allah and a glorious photographs, etc. sign of the truth of Promised Messiah, In short, we can neither count Allah’s ‘alaihissalam. blessings nor adequately thank Him. Despite Majlis Ansarullah, USA, finished 2003 our shortcomings, our Allah is most Gracious with more milestone achievements than ever and ever Merciful. before. Alhamdulillah. To name a few: Following is a brief synopsis of our other • We held regional ijtemas in all regions as activities and achievements bin 2003: planned with two to three National 2003 Goals & Objectives Amila members participating in each • Activate/Train All Zo‘ama. (Sadr/ ijtema—a first ever. The national ijtema Nazimeen) also saw the record attendance of over • Promote Salaat-ut-Tahajjud. (Qa’id 375 members from 31 majalis. Tarbiyyat) • We increased our chandah collection by • Train Ansar as Da‘een-Ilallah. (Qa’id more than 21% over 2002 while we Tabligh) closed our 2003 income account at least • Promote Matrimonial Harmony. (Qa’id 6 weeks earlier than the last year. Our Tarbiyyat) collection reached 93% of our income • Lose 5,000 lbs/Walk 20,000 miles. budget. (Qa’id Z&SJ) • We invited qualified majalis/regions to • Improve Chandah participation by 25%. cook/serve various meals during the (Additional Qa’id Maal) National Ijtema thus serving delicious • Initiate Majlis Ansarullah, USA Year food, promoting a sense of competition, Book. (Qa’id Isha‘at) and spreading the diafat work to more hands.

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National Annual Ansar Leadership suffered primarily due to zo‘ama’s lack of Conference focus on this fundamental administrative We held our 4th Annual Leadership task. Our estimated tajneed count is around Conference, in the Baitur-Rahman Mosque, 1,600. Silver Spring, Maryland, on January 18 and Tahrik-i-Jadid 19, 2003. More than 60 Ansar Officers In the 2002-2003 year, we achieved a (National Amila Members, Nazimeen, and record collection with a record 58% ansar Zoa‘ama) attended this conference. As in the participation. previous years, the 2003 Ansar Plan Book, Maal (Finance) containing the department-by-department This year Br. Kalim Rana took over as plans, reporting process, and administrative Qa’id Maal from the previous Qa’id Maal, details, was rolled out in this conference. For Br. Sheikh Abdul Wahid. This change the first time this book included a monthly required a new PC based Financial Record agenda for the local majlis meetings, a much Keeping system. This new system was needed tool for the zo‘ama to easily plan developed in Houston under the leadership of their meetings. Brs. Kalim Rana and Munum Naeem Tarbiyyat (Training) (Additional Qa’id Maal). Despite starting This year we focused on the quality of from scratch, this system was up and running Salat, importance of Salat-ut-Tahajjud, and in about 6 months. Thus a seamless transition Matrimonial Harmony. These topics were was accomplished without disturbing the discussed in regional ijtemas and jama‘at routine transactions between Qa’id Maal and tarbiyyat workshops. At the naitonal ijtema, the Zo’ama/Muntazimeen Maal. an interactive tarbiyyat session was held to The following table shows our Budget/ discuss the Conditions of Bai‘at in light of Collection progression in the last 5 years: various khutbas of Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih V, ayyadahullah. Income Actual Yr-to-Yr Tabligh (Preaching) Year Budget Income Growth This year we organized a campaign of 2003 $204,735 $192,107 (94%) $32,641 (20%) introducing Islam and Ahmadiyyat to various 2002 $202,430 $159,466 (79%) $29,006 (22%) schools and churches through letters. We 2001 $198,011 $130,460 (66%) -$13,651 (-9%) 2000 $186,873 $144,111 (77%) $2,775 (2%) also produced several introductory articles 1999 $160,150 $141,336 (88%) $8,501 (6%) (bookmarks, CDs, etc.) in large quantities for Ithar (Social Service) free distribution in various tabligh activities We continued to subsidize or fully pay for (book fairs, tabligh stalls, etc.). The the MTA Dish system for several deserving importance of tabligh was emphasized in the members. We also continued the Food Bank regional and national ijtemas. project in Milwaukee. Similarly, we assisted Tajneed (Census) some needy members financially. Updating and maintaining accurate tajneed Zahanat wa Sehat-e-Jismani remains to be a challenge. While some (Intellect and Physical Health) improvement was made, real progress This year we emphasized the importance of

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good health through proper diet and regular Best Majlis (Alam-e-In’ami): Detroit exercise, especially, brisk walking. We also Outstanding Large Majlis: Houston supplied several homeopathy kits to various Outstanding Small Majlis: Dallas majalis. Most Improved Majlis: Virginia Isha‘at (Publication) Diafat Teams: L.A. East, Detroit, Our activities were published Maryland, Queens, R.T. Park, Virginia internationally. Al-Nahl (our quarterly Regional/Local Ijtemas publication) and Ansar (our monthly Various local ijtemas were held in the newsletter) were published regularly June-August period and eight regional (publishing them on time remains a ijtemas were held, in the July-September challenge). A booklet Muhammad in the period, with participation from all ten regions Bible taken from Introduction to the Study of and multiple members of the National Amila, the Holy Qur’an was prepared for as shown below: publication. A second audio CD of National poems was produced. Some of our Aamila publications are now available on the jama‘at # Date(s) Host Majlis Participation website. Our distribution center at the NHQ 1 Jul 4-6 Silicon Valley Sadr, Qa’ideen was moved from the rented storage to the Isha’at & Tehrik-e-Jadid new trailer and has since been managed very 2 Jul 20 Queens N/Sadr I, Qa’ideen efficiently by Br. Chaudhary Mushtaq Tabligh, Tarbiyyat Ahmad. Fajazahomullah. & Ta’leem Dream Town Vision 3 Aug 16 Atlanta Sadr, Qa’id Umumi Preliminary work on this vision continued 4 Aug 16-17 Willingboro N/Sadr II, Qa’id in 2003. After defining the scope of this Ta’leem vision, an exploratory survey was conducted 5 Aug 24 Maryland Qa’id Tarbiyyat to gauge members’ interest level in this 6 Sep 6 Houston Qa’ideen Tabligh, vision. The positive and enthusiastic Tarbiyyat, Maal feedback from more than 100 interested & Addn’l Maal 7 Sep 6-7 Columbus Sadr members encouraged us to further pursue this 8 Sep 27 Chicago National Aamila vision. In the end, I wish to thank and pray for all National Ijtema/Shura USA Ansar Officers (Qa’ideen, Na’ib The 22nd Annual Ijtema/11th Majlis-i- Qa’ideen, Nazimeen, Zo‘ama, Muntazimeen) Shura was held October 17-19, 2003 in the and members for their diligence. Baitur-Rahman Mosque, Silver Spring, Fajazahomullaho Ahsanal-Jaza. Although Maryland. More than 375 Ansar from 31 nothing happens without Almighty Allah’s Majalis (a record attendance) participated in grace and decree, we are eternally grateful to this ijtema, including more than 80 Shura Him that He chose to work through us Delegates. The listing of annual awards despite our weaknesses and inadequacies. given at this ijtema appears separately in this Alhamdolillah. May Allah always forgive our issue. Notable among them were: mistakes and cover our shortcomings. Ameen. (March 15, 2004)

Nasir Mahmood Malik Detroit, Michigan Sadr

Nasir Malik, son of Mr. Abdur Rahman Saleem, was born on April 30, 1950, in , Pakistan. He is the eldest of five brothers (one deceased) and two sisters. He is blessed with four children, two boys and two girls (the youngest girl being a Waqf-i- Nau girl). Born as an Ahmadi Muslim, Nasir became a Moosi in 1962. In his younger days he played soccer, volleyball, badminton, racquetball, tennis, and ping-pong. These days he enjoys walking. His current hobbies include reading, mentoring, coaching, teaching, traveling, and home improvement projects. Nasir completed his undergraduate studies in Pakistan with B.Sc. from the University of Over the years, Nasir has had the good Karachi in 1968, and B.Sc. (Mechanical fortune to serve the US Ahmadiyya Muslim Engineering) from the West Pakistan Community in various capacities as follows: University of Engineering and Technology, , in 1973. After working as Assistant 2000 – to date: Sadr, Detroit Jama’at Engineer with the Airports Development 2000 – to date: Sadr, Majlis Ansarullah, Agency in Karachi for about 18 months, he USA moved to the US on June 17, 1975 as a 1995 – to date: National Tarbiyyat student. Studying at the Wayne State Secretary, USA University, Detroit, Michigan, he obtained 1989 – 1995: National Tabligh Secretary, M.S. (Mechanical Engineering) in 1976 and USA M.B.A. (Finance) in 1978. Since then he has 1990 – 1991: Officer Jalsa Salana, USA been working in the Detroit Metropolitan 1983 – 1983: Officer Jalsa Salana, USA Area as an automotive engineer. Currently 1982 – 1986: National Qa’id, Majlis he is working as an Engineering Group Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, USA Manager in General Motors Corporation, 1978 – 1991: Sadr, Detroit Jama’at Michigan. 1976 – 1978: Acting Sadr, Detroit Jama’at

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Nasirullah Ahmad

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Na’ib Sadr I

Nasirullah Ahmad was born on January 27, 1948, in Antia-Orenta, Cuba, to a Cuban father and a Jamaican mother. After a few years in Cuba, he moved to Jamaica, West Indies, where his aunt took care of him through his elementary school years. In those years he played cricket, soccer, ping pong and track. Then he migrated to the US and stayed with his parents. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, with a B.S. in community education. Nasirullah accepted Ahmadiyyat in 1971. He is blessed with five children, three girls 2000 – to date: Na’ib Sadr I, Majlis and two boys. Currently he is working for the Ansarullah, USA Milwaukee County Transit System. His 1993 – to date: Sadr, Milwaukee Jama‘at hobbies and interests include reading, 1978 – 1993: General Secretary, Milwaukee teaching, traveling, public speaking and Jama‘at spending time at the lake. He enjoys walking 1976 – 1988: Regional Qa’id, Majlis and bicycling with his grandchildren. Khuddam-ul-Ahmaiyya, Milwaukee Nasirullh has been serving the Milwaukee 1972 – 1976: Qa’id, Majlis Khuddam-ul- jama‘at all along. His services include: Ahmadiyya, Milwaukee

Important Correction Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih V, ayyadahullahu ta‘ala binasrihil-‘aziz, was born in 1950 and not in 1951 as appears on the tile of the Q2/2003 issue (Vol. 14, No. 2) of the Al-Nahl. Please correct your copies accordingly. We apologize for the oversight. Editor. Salat On-Line Salat chart is now available in on-line format on a floppy disk. Send $2 per disk to Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905 with your mailing address and phone number. Majlis Ansarullah U.S.A. will pay the postage within the continental U.S.

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Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary North Jersey, New Jersey Na’ib Sadr II (Saf-e-Do’am) Samiullah Chaudhary, son of Chaudhary Ataullah Waraich Sahib and grandson of Hafiz Chaudhary Raheem Bukhsh Waraich Sahib, was born in Rabwah, Pakistan. He is the youngest of four brothers and two sisters. He is blessed with two children, a boy and a Waqf-i-Nau girl. Born as an Ahmadi Muslim, Sami became a Moosi in 1984. He completed his Hifz-ul-Qur’an at age thirteen from the Madrasatul-Hifz, Jami‘a Ahmadiyya, Rabwah. Ever since, he has lead the Traveeh Prayer in various mosques in Rabwah and the US. Currently, he teaches Tajweed in various Ta‘leem-ul-Qur’an classes. US Jama‘at in various capacities as follows: Sami completed his high school education 2001 – to date: National Waqf-i-Nau from T.I. School and College, Rabwah, and Secretary, USA his M.B.B.S. from the King Edward Medical 2000 – to date: Sadr, North Jersey Jama‘at College, Lahore, in 1984. He was President 1999 – 2003: Na’ib Sadr Saf-i-Do’am, of the Ahmadi’ya Students Association, King Majlis Ansarullah, USA Edward Medical College in 1983-1984. 1994 – 1996: Mu‘tamad, Majlis Khuddam- After working in the Mayo Hospital, Lahore, ul-Ahmadiyya, USA from 1985 to 1987, he moved to the US in 1992 – 2000: Secretary Ta‘leem-o-Tarbiyyat, March 1987 and joined the Philadelphia North Jersey Jama‘at jama‘at. In February 1989, he joined the 1992 – 1997: Regional Qa’id, Majlis Willingboro jama‘at. He has been in the Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, USA North Jersey jama‘at since October 1990. 1989 – 1989: Mohtamim San‘at-o-Tijarat, Sami has had the good fortune to serve the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, USA

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Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa

Research Triangle, North Carolina Qa’id Umumi

Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa, son of Chaudhry Muhammad Abdullah Bajwa, was born on March 10, 1952, in Karachi, Pakistan. He has three brothers and a sister. His grandfather, Chaudhry Muhammad Hussain Bajwa (Talwandi Anayat Khan, Dist. Sialkot, Pakistan), was the first person in the family to accept Ahmadiyyat at the young age of 25 at the hands of the Promised Messiah, ‘alaihissalam. He is blessed with four offices at the local and national levels. He children, three boys and one girl (the was also a member of the International youngest boy being a Waqf-i-Nau boy). In Computer Committee, formed in 1991, by his younger days he played cricket (Captain Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih IV, rahimahullah, to University Team), soccer, and assess jama‘at’s computer needs and ping-pong. His hobbies include gardening, requirements. His recent services include: computers, and Do-it-Yourself projects. Wajeeh earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry 2000 – to date: Qa’id ‘Umumi, Majlis from the University of Glasgow in 1981. Ansarullah, USA Then he spent seven years doing two post- 2001 – to date: President, Association of doctoral fellowships in Switzerland and one Ahmadi Muslim Scientists, USA post-doctoral fellowship at the Hershey 1995 – to date: Sadr, Research Triangle Medical Center, PA. In 1987, Wajeeh joined Jama‘at a Biotechnology company in Michigan. 1995 – 1998: National Satellite Fund Since 1998 he has been working as an Secretary, USA Assistant Research Professor at the Duke 1992 – 1994: Na’ib Sadr, Majlis Khuddam- University Medical Center in the Department ul-Ahamdiyya, USA of Surgery and currently holds the office of 1991 – 1993: General Secretary, Detroit Research Subject Advocate in the General Jama‘at Clinical Research Center. 1990 – 1991: Na’ib Officer Jalsa Salana, Wajeeh held his first jama‘at office at the USA age of thirteen in Model Town, Lahore, 1989 – 1991: Qa’id, Majlis Khuddam-ul- Pakistan. Since then he has held several Ahmadiyya, Detroit

Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Silver Spring, Maryland Na’ib Qa’id Umumi, Za’im Maryland

Perwaiz Aslam, son of Ch. Muhammad Aslam and grandson of Ch. Sultan-ul-Mulk Zaildar, was born on October 10, 1947 in Qila Kaler Wala, District Sialkot, Pakisntan. He got his B.A. degree from F. C. College, Lahore and his Law (L.L.B.) degree from the Law College, Lahore, in 1972. After practicing law in Pakistan for some time, he moved to Norway, and then to the US in August 1985. He earned his M.S. (Computer Science) in 1987 and M.B.A. (Marketing) in forune to be the bodyguard of Hadrat 1989 from the Atlanta University, Atlanta, Khalifatul Masih IV, rahimahullah, during Georgia. He worked as an Associate Hadhoor’s visit to Norway in 1984. Professor and Director of Information Currently, he is serving the jama‘at as Technology in Claflin University for 10 follows: years. He joined the Federal Government in December, 1998 as a Systems Analyst in the 2003 – to date: Assistant National Secretary US Mint, Department of the Treasury. He is Public Relations, USA blessed with three children. 2001 – to date: Secretary Property, Perwaiz has been fortunate to serve the Maryland Jama‘at jama‘at in different capacities. During his 2000 – to date: Na’ib Qa’id Umumi, Majlis school years, he served as Secretary Dhiafat Ansarullah, USA at the Fazl-i-Umar Hostel and Qa’id, 2000 – to date: Za‘im Ansarullah, Maryland Ahmadiyya Hostel. He served as the Majlis National Qaid, Majlis Kuddam-ul- 1989 – 1997: Sadr Georgia/South Carolina Ahmadiyya, Norway. He had the good Jama‘at

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Dr. Khalil Mahmood Malik

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Qa’id Tarbiyyat

Dr. Khalil Malik, son of Mr. Abdur Rahman Saleem, was born on February 11, 1952, in Karachi, Pakistan. He has four brothers and two sisters. He is blessed with three children, two boys and one girl (the two boys being Waqifeen-i-Nau). Born as an Ahmadi Muslim, Khalil became a Moosi in 1966. In his younger days he played tennis, and ping-pong. These days he enjoys walking. His hobbies include reading, writing, and public speaking. Khalil received a Gold Medal/1st position In Pakistan, Khalil served the jama‘at as in his Higher Secondary School Education Sa’iq for Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, from the Karachi Board of Education in Karachi. In Detroit, he held local jama‘at 1969. After earning his medical (M.B.B.S.) offices most of the time he was there degree from the Dow Medical College, including Secretary Maal. In Philadelphia, he Karachi, in 1976, he migrated to the US. He has served the jama‘at as General Secretary completed his Internal Medicine Residency and currently as Ta‘leem-o-Tarbiyyat at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, Secretary. He has also served for one term as Michigan, from 1978 to 1981, and his Qa’id, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at the Philadelphia. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1981 to 1983. He also held a 1992 – to date: Qa’id Tarbiyyat, Majlis teaching position at the Wayne State Ansarullah, USA University Medical Center, Detroit, in the 1995 – 2001: National Secretary Waqf-i- Allergy and Immunology department from Nau, USA 1983 to 1986. In 1986 he moved to 1992 – 1995: National Secretary Tarbiyyat, Philadelphia and has since been in private USA practice in Allergy and Immunology in 1987 – 1988: General Secretary, Ahmadiyya Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Medical Association, USA

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Salim Nasir Malik Central Jersey, New Jersey Qa’id Ta’leem

Salim Malik, son of Maulana Zahoor Hussain (Mujahid Bukhara—first Ahmadi Missionary to the then Soviet Union), was born in 1936, in Qadian, India. After completing his M.A. and L.L.B. degrees from the University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, in 1963, Salim worked as an attorney for eight years. He arrived in the US in 1971. Initially he settled in New York and then moved to New Jersey. During his career of 22 years at the Prudential Insurance Company of America, he held progressive positions of sales representative, sales manager, and General Manager. He retired as and General Secretary of the New York a marketing executive in 1994. He is married jama‘at, and as Secretary Tabligh, Secreatary with four children and four grandchildren. Umur-i-Ammah, and Secretary Umur-i- Salim has served the jama‘at in various Kharijia of the Central Jersey jama‘at. He capacities. For several years, he served as also served as Za‘im of the Central Jersey qadi in Darul-Qada, Sadr Anjuman majlis in 2002-2003. He has held the office Ahmadiyya, Pakistan. In the US, he has of Qaid Ta‘leem for Majlis Ansarullah, USA, served the community as Secretary Tabligh since 1995.

Color Salat Poster text, English transliteration and English translation are set in different colors for easy identification. Color pictures are included to identify different postures. Children, adults, and new Muslims, all can learn, revise and refresh their knowledge of salat. It makes a great gift for Ahmadi, Non-Ahmadi and Non-Muslim relatives, friends and acquaintances. This 18"x24" cardboard poster can be framed or displayed in mosques, homes, and in public buildings. Please send $2 per copy to Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905 with your mailing address and phone number. Majlis Ansarullah U.S.A. will pay the postage within the continental U.S.

Kalim Ahmad Rana

Houston, Texas Qa’id Maal

Kalim Ahmad Rana, son of Chaudhary Rashid Ahmad Khan (Ex-Amir and District Amir, Multan, Pakistan), was born on June 1, 1943, in Sahiwal, Pakistan. He completed his M.Sc. degree in Chemical Technology from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. He worked in Shezan International Bottling Plant and A&B Oil Industry, both in Karachi, from 1968 to 1971. Then he worked in the Shah Taj Sugar Mills, Mandi Bahauddin, from 1971 to 1980. Kalim came to the US in 1980. Presently he is working with Bayer Corp. for the last 23 years near 2003 – to date: Qa’id Maal, Majlis Houston, Texas. Ansarullah, USA Kalim served Majlis Khuddam-ul- 1994 – to date: General Secretary, Houston Ahmadiyya, Mandi Bahauddin as Qa’id from Jama‘at 1985-1980 and financial secretary for the 1985 – 1991: Sadr, Houston Jama’at jama‘at from 1979 to 1980. In the US, he has 1981 – 1985: General Secretary, Houston served the jama‘at as follows: Jama‘at

A Valuable Book for Our Urdu Readers Basic Religious Knowledge Course for the members of Majlis Ansarullah Send $3 per copy to Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905 with your mailing address and phone number. Majlis Ansarullah U.S.A. will pay the postage within the continental U.S.

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Munum Ahmad Naeem Houston, Texas Additional Qa’id Maal

Munum Naeem, son of Mr. Karim Ahamd Naeem and the grandson of Dr. Hashmatullah Khan Sahib (personnel physician of Hadrat Musleh Mau‘ud, radiyallahu ‘anhu), was born on September 2, 1958, in Lahore, Pakistan. He migrated to the US in August, 1978. He obtained his engineering degree from the College of 2001 – 2002: Qa’id Tahrik-i-Jadid, Majlis Aeronautics, NYIT, Flushing, New York, in Ansarullah, USA 1982. Currently, he is working as the Senior 1994 – to date: Sadr, Houston Jama‘at Managing Director of Technical Operations 1994 – 1999: Sadr, Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, for Continental Airlines. He loves hunting USA and has great interest in IT Systems. 1991 – 1992: Qa’id, Khuddam-ul- Munum has served the jama‘at in various Ahmadiyya, South Region capacities including: 1988 – 1991: Qa’id, Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Houston 2003 – to date: Additional Qa’id Maal, 1988 – 1989: Secretary Centenary Jubilee, Majlis Ansarullah, USA Houston Jama‘at Letter to a Dear One Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan

English translation of his epic Urdu work by Shermeen Butt with foreword by M. M. Ahmad and introduction by Hadrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad. 110+ pages. $2

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Anwer Mahmood Khan

Los Angeles – East, California Qa’id Tehrik-i-Jadid

Anwer Khan, son of late Maulana Abdul Malik Khan Sahib and grandson of Maulana Zulfiqar Khan Gohar Sahib (who accepted Ahmadiyyat at the hands of the Promised Messiah in 1899), was born on June 12, 1944, in Hyderabad, India. He received his M.S. degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Karachi in 1965. He also completed his M.B.A. at the Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, in 1975. He has traveled to 90 countries for 2003 – to date: Qa’id Tahrik-i-Jadid, Majlis Beckman Instruments. His hobbies include Ansarullah, USA reading, writing, and public speaking. 2001 – to date: National Secretary Tahrik-i- Anwer served Majlis Khuddamul Jadid, USA Ahmadiyya, Karachi, as Muntazim Atfal, 1995 – 2001: National Secretary Tabligh, Nazim Ta‘leem, Nazim Isha‘at, Nazim Islah- USA o-Irshad, Na’ib Qa’id II, Na’ib Qa’id I, 1992 – 1995: National Secretary Waqf-i- Qa’id, and Regional Qa’id. In the US, he has Jadid, USA served the jama‘at in various capacities 1977 – to date: General Secretary, Los including: Angeles – East Jama‘at

Chanda Ansar Hall In accordance with a 1998 Majlis Ansarullah USA Shura recommendation and subsequent acceptance by ©uñūr (ayyadahullāhu ta‘āla binasrihil-‘azīz), we are committed to build the Ansār Hall in USA. Our goal is to obtain pledges worth $500,000 for this noble cause. Then, we wish to collect these funds and build the cherished Hall, a fitting present to our next generation in the new millennium. Insha’-Allah. Contact your local officials to present your pledge or payment towards the construction of the Ansar Hall in the U.S.

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Abu Bakr Zion, Illinois Qa’id Waqf-e-Jadid

Abu Bakr, son of Timothy Cole, was born on January 31, 1953, in Alabama. Later his family moved to Dayton Ohio. Abu accepted Islam in 1975 in Dayton. He has eight brothers and he is blessed with four children, two sons and two daughters. Abu started serving in Majlis Khuddamul- Ahmadiyya soon after his conversion, first in Dayton, then as Qa’id and Regional Qa’id in the Racine/Zion majalis. Some of his other 2000 – to date: General Secretary, Zion services are as follows: Jama‘at 1980 – 2000: Property Secretary, Zion 2000 – to date: Qa’id Waqf-i-Jadid, Majlis Jama‘at Ansarullah, USA 1978 – 1980: Sadr, Racine Jama‘at

Razzaq and Farida

A story for children written by Dr. Yusef A. Lateef. Children and new Muslims, all can read and enjoy this story. It makes a great gift for the children of Ahmadi, Non-Ahmadi and Non- Muslim relatives, friends and acquaintances. Every page of the story is accompanied by a colorful drawing. Please send $1.50 per copy to Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905 with your mailing address and phone number. Majlis Ansarullah U.S.A. will pay the postage within the continental U.S.

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Ijaz Ahmed Khan

Detroit, Michigan Qa’id Tajnid Ijaz Khan, son of Subaidar Abdul Ghafoor Khan Sahib (Afsar Hifazat for Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II radiyallahu ‘anhu and III rahimahullah) and grandson of Martyr Subaidar Khushaal Khan Sahib, was born on July 31, 1954, in Topi, Mardan, Pakistan. He is blessed with five sons, the yougest being a Waqf-i-Nau boy. In his younger days he played basketball, participated in several marathon walks, and enjoyed hiking and mountaineering. He was awarded the Pakistan Youth Color in 1971-72. Ijaz completed his B.A. degree from the T.I. College, Rabwah, Pakistan. In January 1976 he moved to Germany and then in Manager and Systems Analyst. August 1977 to London, UK. He completed Ijaz had the good fortune to serve Hadhrat his computer science studies at the Computer Khalifatul Masih III, rahimahullah, as a Science College, London, in 1984. Since member of his Hifazit-i-Khaas Team from then he has been working as a programmer 1973 to 1976 and then Hadhrat Khalifatul and systems analyst. He moved to the US in Masih IV, rahimahullah from April 1984 to May 1991, first to Miami, Florida, and then May 1991. Currently he is serving as to Detroit, Michigan, in January 1994. Tarbiyyat Secretary and Waqf-i-Nau Currently he is working for Wright & Secretary of the Detroit Jama‘at and Qa’id Filippis, Inc, as their Software Project Tajnid, Majlis Ansarullah, USA, since 2002.

Ansar Chanda Literature: The rate of Chanda Literature, for Ansarullah, has been set at $10.00 per year. Currently the cost of publishing Al-Nahl is being met out of other funds. This creates a burden on our other important activities. Members are therefore urged to please pay their share of the Chanda Literature as soon as possible. May Allah enable us to fulfill our obligations in a timely manner. Āmīn.

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Khalid Walid Milwaukee, Wisconsin Qa’id Ithar

Khalid Walid was born on July 3, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee. He formally accepted Ahmadiyyat in the late 70s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had the good fortune to perform with the Sadr Milwaukee Jama‘at, Regional Missionary Azhar Haneef, Abid Haneef, Ataul Jalal Nuruddin, Mustafa Abdullah, and Rafiq Lake in Boston. Khalid served the late Muhammad Sadiq (a blind man) of New Jersey as his eyes and right hand during the 1987 UK Jalsa Salana Khalid has served the jama’at in various in Islamabad, Tilford, UK. There he also met capacities including: the late Na’ib Amir USA, Muzzafar Ahmad Zafar. That year Hadhrat Khalifatul-Masih 2002 – to date: Qa’id Ithar, Majlis IV, rahimahullah, paid a special visit to the Ansarullah, USA barracks where the African Americans were 2002 – to date: Za’im, Majlis Ansarullah, staying. Hadhoor, rahimahullah, was very Milwaukee close to many Aftican American who loved 1993 – to date: General Secretary, him dearly. Milwaukee Jama’at

New Publication Persian Translation of Tadhkirat-ush-Shahadatain By Sayed Sahibzada Rashed Latif Rashedi In this book Hadrat Promised Messiah (‘alaihissalam) narrates his spiritual discussions with Sayed Sahibzada Abdul-Latif Shaheed (radiyallahu ‘anhu) of Afghanistan and describes the heart wrenching sacrifice of Shaheed-i-Marhoom (radiyallahu ‘anhu) as he was stoned to death in Kabul Afghanistan on July 14, 1903. This book is a precious source of knowledge of Islam to be offered to your Afghan and Iranian friends. The cost is $2.00 each plus shipping. To order your copies please write to the following address: Bait-ul-Hameed Mosque, 11941 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91719 Or Call: (909) 627-2252 Fax: (909) 627-6308

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Syed Sajid Ahmad

St. Paul, Minnesotta Qa’id Isha‘at

Sajid Ahmad, son of Syed Sajjad Haider, was born on August 11, 1948, in Gujrat, Pakistan. His grandfather, Syed Muhammad Yusuf was the first person in the family to accept Ahmadiyyat at the young age of 16 and was then disinherited by his parents as a punishment for his courageous conversion. Sajid completed his M.Sc. at the Qa’id-i- A‘zam University, Islamabad in 1973-1974. He has held the offices of Finance Secretary, He is blessed with four children, three General Secretary and Chairperson of the daughters and one son. Boise section of world’s largest society of Sajid served the jama‘at in Pakistan as engineers, IEEE. He was awarded the IEEE Nazim Atfal (Hafizabad), Nazim Ta‘lim Third Millennium Medal in recognition for (Gujrat), Mu‘tamad Zila (Gujrat) and Za‘im his services to the organization. of the Fazl-i-Umar Hostel. He had the In the US, Sajid has served the jama‘at in blessing to start Khuddam branches at the various capacities including: New Campus in Lahore and at the Islamabad University Campus. He was the first National 2003 – to date: Za’im, Majlis Ansarullah, St. Finance Secretary of the Peoples Student Paul. Secretary PR, St. Paul Jama‘at. Federation (PSF) in Pakistan. 2000 – to date: Qa’id Isha‘at, Majlis Sajid devoted 3½ years of his life for the Ansarullah, USA service of Islam in (1974-77) 1994 – 1999: Na’ib Sadr I, Majlis and taught at the Ahmadiyya Secondary Ansarullah, USA Schools in Ghana at Fomena, Potsin, and 1990 – 1991: Sadr, Seattle Jama‘at Salaga. Before departing Ghana for the US 1988-89: Sadr, Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya, in 1977, he handed over the charge of Salaga USA. School to Sahibzadah Mirza Masroor Ahmad 1986 – 1988: National Qa’id, Majlis Sahib. Khuddam-ul-Ahamadiyya, USA In the US, he has worked in the 1986-89: President Phoenix Jama‘at semiconductor industry in California, 1982-84: President San Francisco Jama‘at Arizona, Washington, and Idaho. Currently Publisher or Editor Tariq, Tariq Jr., he is working at the Center for Nanoscale Ahmadiyya Gazette/Al-Nur, the Muslim Science and Engineering at the North Dakota Sunrise, Al-Nahl and Al-Hilal, and Co- State University in Fargo, North Dakota. He Author, the book—Words of holds 36 patents and has published 9 papers. Wisdom

Dr. Bashiruddin Khalil Ahmad Roanoke, Virginia Qa’id Zahanat wa Sehat-e-Jismani

B. K. Ahmad, son of late Col. M. Ramzan (Sadr, Zambia jama‘at), was born on August 1, 1950, in London, UK. He has been blessed with four children, two boys and two girls. He loves to read and travel. He has had the great fortune of traveling to parts of Asia, Africa and Europe. At home he is currently focused on achieving personal fitness goals. B. K. Ahmad received Silver Medal/2nd position in the Punjab province in his Higher Secondary School Education. He graduated from the King Edward Medical College, Lahore in 1974. He migrated to the US in 1975. He completed his Internal Medicine serving Hadhrat Khalifatul-Masih IV, residency in New York and then moved to rahimahullah, as one of his personal Houston where he completed his Neurology physicians during his illness in 2003-2004. residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. He has served as Secretary Finance, He did his fellowship in EMG/ Tarbiyyat and General Secretary of various Neuromuscular Diseases at the University of US Jama‘ats. Some of his other services Alabama, Birmingham. In 1982, he moved to include: Detroit, Michigan, where he worked in the Department of Neurology in the Henry Ford 2003 – to date: Qa’id Zahanat wa Sehhat-i- Hospital as a Neuromuscular Specialist, Jismani, Majlis Ansarullah, USA teacher, Neurophysiology Residency 2002 – 2003: Regional Nazim, Majlis Director, Division Chief and Vice-Chair. Ansarullah, USA After 18 years, he bid farewell to academia 2001 – to date: Assistant National A/V and moved to Roanoke, Virginia, in 2000, (Sattelite Fund) Secretary, USA where he is now in private practice. He still 1990 – 2000: Sadr, Detroit Jama‘at teaches medical students and residents and 1982 – 1986: Mohtamim Maal, Khuddam- runs the local Muscular Dystrophy ul-Ahmadiyya, USA Association Clinic. 1982 – 1986: Qa’id, Khuddam-ul- B. K. Ahmad had the distinct honor of Ahmadiyya, Detroit

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Peer Habib-ur-Rehman

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Additional Qa’id Isha’at (Audio/Video)

Peer Habib-ur-Rehman, son of Peer Fazal- ur-Rehman (Ex-Amir, Sanghar, , Pakistan) and grandson of Peer Barkat Ali and Hafiz Ghulam Rasool Sahib Wazirabadi (from his mother’s side), was born in July 1950. He has three brothers and five sisters. Peer Habib served the jama‘at as Nazim Atfal for 2 terms and Qa’id Majlis Khuddam- ul-Ahmadiyya, Sanghar for four terms. He was Qa’id Zila, Sanghar for four terms. He was the official photographer for the Ijtema Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Pakistan, for two as the Assistant National Secretary Audio- years. He moved to the US in September Video and MTA, USA. Since the restart of 1990. Since 1992 he has held the office of Jama’at official website, www.alislam.org, Qa’id Audio-Video (Sam‘i-wa-Basri) for he has assisted the chairman websites and Majlis Ansarullah, USA. He is also serving internet affairs.

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Majlis Ansarullah USA Regions

Regional Nazims

REGION MAJALIS # NAZIM Albany, Boston, Brooklyn, 1 North East 6 Mohammad Hartford, Queens, Rochester NJ-Central, NJ-North, 2 Central East (N) 5 Abdus Sami Janjua Philadelphia, Willingboro, York Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, 3 Central East (S) 4 Bashiruddin K. Ahmad Washington Alabama/TN, Charlotte, GA-SC, 4 South East 5 Mahmood Ahmad Miami, RTP Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, 5 Great Lakes 5 Naseem Ahmed Detroit, Pittsburgh Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, St. 6 Central North 5 Abdul Karim Paul, Zion Austin, Dallas, Houston, New 7 Central South 4 Bashiruddin Shams Orleans Baypoint, Portland, Sacramento, 8 North West San Francisco, Silicon Valeey, 6 Latif Ahmed Seattle LA-E, LA-W, Phoenix, San Diego, 9 South West 5 Tahir Ahmad Khan Tulsa

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Dr Latif Ahmed Dr Mirza Muhammad Luqman Nazim West Coast (South) Region Nazim West Coast (North) Region

Dr B.K. Ahmad Dr M. Zafar Iqbal Nazim Central East (S) Region Nazim Northeast Region

Pictures from NE Regional Ijtima

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Pictures from NE Regional Ijtima

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Los Angeles Ansar at the West Coast Ijtima

Ansar at the South Regional Ijtima

Ansar at the west coast ijtima.

Words of Wisdom Foreword by Sahibzadah M.M. Ahmad, Amir U.S.A. Words of Wisdom is a collection of sayings and Traditions of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad, ”allallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam dealing with the daily life. It has been published by Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A. Arabic text is given with English transliteration and Urdu and English translations. The book includes a discussion of types of ahadith, books of ahadith, and their compilers. Some important dates and events in the life of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad, ”allallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam, have also been included. Outside covers are in color, two colors inside, size 7 in. x 8.5 in. on fine paper, softcover, 320 pages. Send $5/copy to Ansar Publications, Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905. Price includes shipping within the continental U.S.

Majlis Ansarullah USA Local Majalis

Local Zu‘ama Majlis Ansarullah USA 2003

# MAJLIS NAME # MAJLIS NAME 1 Alabama/TN Mubarak Tayyab Mujral 21 Miami Abdul Basit 2 Albany Abdul Nasir 22 Milwaukee Khalid Walid 3 Austin Lutful Rahman 23 NJ - Central Salim Nasir Malik Mahmood 24 NJ - North Mubashir A. Khan Athens Columbus Za‘eem 25 New Orleans Riazuddin Shams 4 Baltimore Ata-ur-Raheem Hamid 26 Philadelphia Rashied A. Butt 5 BayPoint M.RiazZahid 27 Phoenix Munir A. Malik 6 Boston Rafiq Ahmed Lake 28 Pittsburgh Mohamamd Tayyib 7 Brooklyn Mohammad Khalilur 29 Portland Evan () Wicks Rahman 30 Queens Nazeer Ahmad Cheema 8 Charlotte Nasser Mahmud 31 Res. Triangle Rafiq A. Sayed 9 Chicago Nazir Ahmed 32 Rochester Muhammad Zafar Iqbal 10 Cleveland Ahmed Sita 33 Sacramento Arshad M. Qureshi 11 Columbus Kaleemul Haq Khan 34 San Diego Abdul Basit Syed 12 Dallas Mubarik Ahmad Piracha 35 San Francisco Khadim Shah 13 Dayton Abdul Shakur Ahmad 36 Silicon Valley Latif Ahmed 14 Detroit Bashir Ahmad Rohela 37 Seattle Malik Mubarik Ahmed 15 Geogia-SC Mahmood Ahmad 38 St. Louis Marwa Gasaya 16 Hartford Munir Ahmad 39 St. Paul Rashid Ahmad 17 Houston Iftikhar Sheikh Syracuse Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Indiana Dayton Za‘eem Tucson Phoenix Za‘im Kansas St. Louis Za‘eem 40 Tulsa Qaisar Jalil Qayyum Las Vegas Phoenix Za‘eem 41 Virginia Sher Ali Khan Basharat 18 L.A. - East Mahmood Chaudhry 42 Washington Mian Ismail Wasim 19 L.A. - West Mansoor Malik 43 Willingboro Safeeullah Chaudheri 20 Maryland Chaudhry 44 York Salim Latfulla Merced San Jose Za‘eem 45 Zion Abu Bakr

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Detroit Majlis:

Members pondering answers to a questionnaire at the local ijtima (right).

Members pose for a group photo with ‘Alam-i-In‘ami and the award plaque (below).

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Synopsis of Religious Preaching: Christianity and Islam By Maulana A.U. Kaleem Previously published in two parts, has been republished by Majlis Ansarullah in one volume. Part I, Christianity, deals with Unity and Oneness of God, Trinity, Divinity of Jesus, The Universal Religion, Atonement, Death On the Cross, Muhammad In the Bible, The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Part II, Islam, has chapters on What is Islam? Islam—Ethics and Observances, A Misunderstanding Removed, Natural Death of Jesus, Son of Mary, Refutation of Arguments Given in Support of Jesus’ Physical Ascension to Heaven, The Advent of the Promised Messiah and , The Truthfulness of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, Is There a Substitute for Religion. Size 5½ in. x 8½ in., 160+ pages. Send $2/copy (includes postage and handling in the continental U.S.) to Ansar Publications, Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905.

Mehmood Chaudhry, Arshad Qureshi, Za‘im LA East, CA Za‘im Sacramento, CA

Dr Safeeullah Chaudhary Dr Munir Ahmad Za‘im Willingboro, NJ Za‘im Hartford, CT

Munir Ahmad Malik Riaz Shams Za‘im Phoenix AZ Za‘im New Orleans, AL

A. Shakur Ahmad Coming Soon Za‘im Dayton, OH For Your Reading Pleasure

A group photo at the LA East 2003 Ijtima, above. A group photo of Atlanta Majlis, below.

Maulana Mubasher Ahmad, Missionary Mid-West Region, Falahuddin Shams, Nasir Mahmood Malik, Sadr Majlis Ansarullah, USA, Haji Abdul-Karim at an Ansar meeting in Chicago

Majlis Ansarullah, St. Paul, MN. (April, 2003) From left: Abdul Rafique Jadran, Muhammad Abdul Khaliq, President of the Jama’at, Rashid Ahmad, Za’eem, Muhammad Ashraf, Nasim Ahmad, Jamil Ahmad.

New Orleans 2003 Ansar Ijtima: A group photo (above) and a scene from sports (below).

Rochester, NY. Seated left to right: Tahir Ahmad Khokhar, Sardar Rafiq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (Za‘im), Abdul-Hakim Nasar, Mubashir Majoka. Standing left to right: Abdur Rehman Navaid, Murad Ahmad, Mirza Naseer Ahmad, Naseer Ah,mad Tahir, Zareef Ahmad, Muzaffar Ahmad Tanweer, Khalid Abdul Rasheed.

Some memebrs of Dallas Majlis: Sitting from left: Mujahid Mahmood, Ch: Akram (president) Mubarik Piracha (Za‘im), Malik Mubarik and Muneer Bajwa. Standing from left : Malik Farooq, Malik Mansoor, Malik Hameed, Abdul Latif, Malik Khalid, Waheed Khalid, Munawar

Piracha,Waseem Sheikh, Farid Ahmad, Aftab Muneer, Abdul Mannan.

Some Ansar of Sacramento Majlis: Standing (from left to right): Arshad Qureshi (Za‘im), Mehboob Mubarik, Bisharet Naveed, Bisharet Mehmood. Seated (from left to right): Waheed Maroof, Amjad Zaman (President), Anwar Mirza.

Some members of Phoenix Majlis

From left to right:

Munir Ahmad Malik, Za‘im, Arshad Ahmad, Mohammad Anis Shaikh (President), Naseer Ahmad Malik, Rafique Ahmad, Mansoor Ahmad Khundkar.

Majlis Ansarullah USA Annual Ijtima

Volleyball at the 2003 US National Annual Ijtima.

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2003 US Ansar Ijtima Honor Roll

Most Active Da‘i Ilallah Naeem Chaudheri Mian Muhammad Rafiq (Brooklyn) Rafi Ahmed Best Nazim Taleem Test 2002 (Exam II) Dr. M. Zafar Iqbal (NE) First: Kalimullah Khan (MD) Alam-i-In‘ami Second: Detroit Imtiaz A. Chaudhry (NJ-C), B. K. Ahmad Best Majlis (Virginia), Muhammed Munir (LA-E) Detroit Third: Kalim Ahmad Rana (Houston), Outstanding Majalis (Large) Anis Sheikh (Phoenix) First: Houston. Second: L.A.-East Taleem Test 2003 (Exam I) Third: Maryland First: B. K. Ahmad (Virginia), Outstanding Majalis (Small) Sardar Hifazat Ahmad (MD) First: Dallas Second: Khalil Malik (Philadelphia), Second: Research Triangle Farooq Azam Malik (NJ-C) Third: Phoenix Third: Aftab A. Bismil (Detroit), Most Improved Majlis Dr. M. Zafar Iqbal (Rochester), Virginia Khalid M. Sheikh (LA-E) Outstanding Za‘eems IJTEMA Masood Khurshid (GA/SC), Dr. M. Zafar Nazim A‘la Ijtema: Pervaiz A. Chaudehry Iqbal (Rochester), Bashir Rohela (Detroit) Nazim Ijtema Gah: Shahid S. Malik Best Nasir: Nazim Accommodation: Ch. Mushaq Ahmad Nuruddin A. Latif (Res. Triangle) Nazim Ziafat: Iqbal Khan Meritorious Service Awards 2003 Nazim Registration: Mahmood A. Bhatti Lifelong Service Nazim Transportation: Mian Ismail Wasim Nuruddin A. Latif (Res. Triangle) Qir’atul-Qur’an Meritorious Service First: Mobashir Majoka (Rochester) Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa, Qa'id Umumi Second: Naeem Ahmad (Queens) Kaleem A. Rana, Qa'id Maal Third: Mubasher Syed (NJ-Central) Munum A. Naeem, Add. Qa'id Maal Poem Recitation (Urdu) Muhammad Dawood Munir, Qa'id Tabligh First: Mobashir Majoka (Rochester) Dr. Khalil Mahmood Malik, Qa'id Tarbiyyat Second: Rashed Syed (LA-E) Syed Sajid Ahmad, Qa'id Isha'at Third: Mehmood Chaudhry (LA-E) Salim Nasir Malik, Qa'id Taleem Poem Recitation (English) Peer Habibur Rahman, First: Zia Nizami (Queens) Add. Qa'id Isha'at (A/V) Second: Abdul Hakeem Nasir (Rochester) Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry, Third: Mubashir Majoka (Rochester) Naib Qa'id Umumi Prepared Speech Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmad, Ishaat Manager First: Naeem Ahmad (Queens)

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Second: Mohammed Owusu (Albany) Third: Abid A. Buttar (Philadelphia) Third: Nuruddin A. Latif (Res. Triangle) Bait Baazi Observation/Recall First (Team 7): Mohammad Naeem, Mansoor First: Anwer Kashif (Miami) Ahmad, Habibullah Bajwa, Nasir Jamil, Second: Syed Sajid Ahmad (St. Paul) Gulzar Ahmad Third: Mujahid Mahmood (Dallas), First (Team 2): Mansoor Malik, Mahmood Syed Bukhari (MD) Chaudhry, Abdul Sami Khan, Religious/General Knowledge Anwar M. Khan First: Mujeebullah Chaudhry (Philadelphia), Second (Team 4): Majeed Malik, Rashid Butt (Philadelphia), Imtiaz Rajayki Tahir A. Khokhar, Mubashir Majoka, (Philadelphia), Lutfullah Salim (York), Nameem Ahmad, Zarif Ahmed Buttar (Philadelphia) SPORTS Second: Mohammad Naeem (Virginia), MUSICAL CHAIRS (Over 55) Nasir Jamil (Virginia), Hasan Mahmood First: Ch. Mujeebullah - PHL (Virginia), Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Second: Habibullah Bajwa - MD (Maryland), Nasir Jamil (Virginia), Third: Nazeer Cheema - Queens Gulzar Ahmad (Virginia) HORSE SHOE (Over 55) Third: Mubarik Piracha (Dallas), Munam A. First: Dr. M. Zafar Iqbal - Rochester Naeem (Houston), Second: Rashid Butt – PHL Mujahid Mahmood (Dallas), Third: Ch. Mujeebullah – PHL Mansoor A. Pal, Farid Ahmad (Maryland) Horse Shoe (Under 55) Message Relay First: Majeed Malik – Queens First: Mujeebullah Chaudhry (Philadelphia), Second: Waqar Malik – PHL Syed Fazal Ahmad (Philadelphia), Niaz Third: Mujahid Mahmood - DAL Malik (Philadelphia), Ajamal Shahid TABLE TENNIS (Under 55) (Philadelphia), Lutfullah Saleem (York) First: Sheikh Ijaz - HOU Second: Mubarik Piracha (Dallas), Second: Zulfiqar Ahmad - VA Farid Ahmad, Mohammad Latif (Chicago), Third: Naseem Ahmad – DTW Jamil M. Choudhry (NJ Central) VOLLEYBALL (Team) Third: Abid A. Buttar (Philadelphia), First: Central East North -2 Aminullah Salik, Waqar Malik Mujeebullah Chaudhry (Philadelphia), Naweed Bhatti (York), Second: Central East South -2 Imtiaz Rajayki (Philadelphia) Perwaiz Aslam Chaudehry Darsul-Hadith Third: Central South M. Dawood Munir First: Mujeebullah Chaudhry (Philadelphia) TUG-OF-WAR (Team) Second: Waqar Malik (Philadelphia) First: Great Lakes / Central North – Third: Nuruddin A. Latif (Res. Triangle) Naseem Ahmad Impromptu Speech Second: South East – Mahmood Ahmad First: Nooruddin Alhadith (DC) Third: North East-2 – Dr. M. Zafar Iqbal Second: Jalaluddin A. Latif (Res. Triangle)

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Some pictures from The 2003 US Ansar National Ijtima

Presentation of the ‘Alam-i-In‘ami to Bashir Rohela, za‘im of Detroit Majlis.

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Maulana Shamshad A Nasir addressing Tabligh workshop with Maulana Mubasher Ahmad and Dawood Munir, Qa’id Tabligh, on the stage.

Health presentation.

Registration desk.

Competing culinary experts at work at the 2003 US Ijtima

Ansar enjoying the competitive menus prepared and presented by culinary teams from all over the country.

Some Snapshots of Sports Activities at the 2003 US National Annual Ijtima.

Ansar browsing publications at the Isha‘at bookstall.

Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the Bible From Introduction to the Study of the Holy Quran, by Hadrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (Khalifatul-Masih II), (1889-1965), radiyallahu ‘anhu. $1 each.

Wonderful Prayers Conditions of Bai‘at, Pocket-Size Edition from the Holy Qur’an Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A. has published the ten conditions of initiation into the Ahmadiyya Muslim Arabic with English Community in pocket size. Contact your local officials for transliteration and translation. a free copy or write to Ansar Publications, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring MD 20905. In Pocket Size Free

Urdu Poems on Audio CDs for Your Listening Pleasure CD 4 CD 1 CD 2

CD 5

CD 6 CD 3

By mail, $3/CD from Ansar Publications, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905

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Glossary abu: father of Helpers of God): The organization of all a™åd∏th XŒûd£äZ : Plural of ™ad∏th. Ahmadi men aver 40 years of age. A™madiyyat XÕûdøäZ : Muslim sect believing Malf·Âåt \£í¬πæõ : sayings of the Promised Hañrat Mirzå Ghulåm A™mad to be the Messiah, 'alaihissalåm. Masī™-i-Mau‘ūd, Masih Mau‘ood: d¬ì¬õ —√±õ : Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on him The Promised Messiah ( a rat Mirza Ghulam ‘ © ñ alaihissalåm wαöZ ‰√æì : peace be on him A™mad, ‘alaihissalam) al-na™l (pronounced anna™l): the bee Masjid : mosque Āmilah: a committee of workers ¨®±õ Muhājir : immigrant Ansår f£≥úZ : Helpers. Members of Majlis Æ⣡õ Ansarullah. Mu”li™-i-Mau‘ūd, Musleh Mau‘ood: d¬ì¬õ —æ≥õ ayyadahullåhu ta‘ålå bina”rihil-‘az∏z, (The Promised Reformer): ©añrat Mirza ØûØ∑öZ yÆ≥¿Ö ˘£∑Ü ‰æöZ y¨ûZ : May Allah support him Bashiruddin Ma™mud A™mad (1889-1965), with His Mighty Help Khalifatul-Masih II, rañiyallåhu 'anhu, who fulfilled the prophesy of the Promised Messiah, Chanda: y¨¿å Monetary contribution, donation. chanda ijtima: contribution towards ijtima‘ peace be on him, about the advent of a expenses Reformer. Hadith : Saying of the Holy Prophet Nāsir: helper. A member of Majlis Ansarullah. Œû¨ä rañiyallåhu 'anhu: ‰¿ì ‰æöZ Áêf : May Allah be Muhammad, sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. pleased with him. Hañrat, Hazrat: : His Holiness \Æ¥ä ra™imahullåh ‰æöZ ‰øäf : May Allah have ™uñūr, huzur f¬¥ä : Your Honor/Holiness, His mercy on him Honor/Holiness “adr f¨è : President. Ijtimå‘, Ijtema : Rally. o£ø•âZ sahåba, sahabah: ‰Ö£©è Companions (of the Holy Ijtimå‘åt \£ì£ø•âZ : plural of Ijtima. Prophet Mohammad, sallallahu ‘alaihi inshå’allåh, ‰æöZ Y£é xZ : God willing. wasallam, and of the Promised Messiah, Jamå‘at Õì£øâ : Community, Organization ‘alaihissalam.) Jumu‘ah ‰∑øâ : Friday. ”allallåhu 'alaihi wasallam ‚æçz ‰√æì ‰æöZ ˙è : peace Khalīfah: vicegerent and blessings of Allah be upon him. Khalifatul-Masih —√±˚Z Êπ√æã : Successor to the Salåt |¬æè : Formal Prayer offered according to a Promised Messiah, ‘alaihissalam. prescribed procedure. Khilåfat ÕïÎã : Succession Shah∏d ¨√¡é : Martyr; also, witness khulafå £πæã: Plural of khalifah. Shurå }f¬é : advisory council. Majlis ‘æ®õ : Society, organization. Sunnah ‰¿ç : practice of the Holy Prophet Majlis Ansarullåh ‰æöZf£≥úZ ‘æ®õ (Organization of Muhammad, sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. If you are not getting Al-Nahl… If you are a member of Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A., and not receiving free copies of Ansar newsletter and the Al-Nahl, please contact local or national tajnid official to make sure that your address data is correct and that you are listed as a member of Majlis Ansarullah.

Conditions of Bai‘at, Pocket-Size Edition Majlis Ansarullah, U.S.A. has published the ten conditions of initiation into the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in pocket size. Contact your local officials for a free copy or write to Ansar Publications, 15000 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring MD 20905.

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The Arabic expression ansarullah literally means 2004-2005 helpers of God, and is taken from the Holy Qur’an (61 [Al-Saff]:15, 3[Āl-‘Imrān]:53). Sadr: ...... Nasir Mahmood Malik Ansar Pledge Nā’ib Sadr Saf Duvam: ...... Ash-hadu allā ilāha illallāhu wahdahū lā sharīka lahū ...... Munum Ahmad Naeem wa ash-hadu anna muhammadan ‘abduhū wa rasūluh

I solemnly promise that I shall endeavor, till the end of my life, for the consolidation and propagation of Islam 2004 and Ahmadiyyat, and for upholding the institution of Nā’ib Sadr Saf Awwal: . Nasrullah Ahmad Khilafat. I shall also be prepared to offer the greatest Qā’id Umūmi: ...... Wajeeh Bajwa sacrifice for this cause. Moreover, I shall urge all my Qā’id Tablīgh: Muhammad Dawood Munir children to remain true to Khilafat-i-Ahmadiyya. Insh Qā’id Tarbiyyat: .. Khalil Mahmood Malik å’allåh. Qā’id Ta‘līm: ...... Salim Nasir Malik Periodicals Qā’id Māl: ...... Kaleem Ahmad Rana Al-Nahl: Published quarterly. See inside for Qā’id Tahrīk-i-Jadīd: ..... Anwer M. Khan subscription information. Qā’id Waqf-i-Jadīd: ..... Jalaluddin A Latif Ansar (Ansarullah News): Monthly newsletter. Publications Qā’id Tajnīd: ...... Ijaz Ahmad Khan Wonderful Prayers from the Holy Qur’an: Arabic Qā’id ∑thār: ...... Khalid Walid with English Transliteration and Translation Qā’id Ishā‘at ...... Syed Sajid Ahmad In Pocket Size. Free Additional Qā’id Ishā‘at (Sam‘ī Basri Muhammad in the Bible (peace and blessings of [Audio/Video/MTA]): ...... Allah be upon him). Hadhrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (1889-1965) Khalifatul-Masih II, ...... Peer Habibur-Rehman radiyallahu ‘anhu. $1/copy. Qā’id Dhihānat-o-“i™™at-i-Jismānī: ...... Salat Poster: 18x24” Color, Arabic with English ...... Bashiruddin Khalil Ahmad transliteration and English translation, $2/copy. Auditor: ...... Muhammed Owusu Words of Wisdom (Dr. Karimullah Zirvi, Majeed A. Mian, Syed Sajid Ahmad): A collection of ahadith. $5. Conditions of Bai‘at, Pocket-Size Edition: Free Arākīn-i-Khusūsī Letter to a Dear One (Sir Muhammad Zafrullah (Special Members) Khan): $2/copy Synopsis of Religious Preaching (Maulana A.U. Ahsanullah Zafar, Munir Hamid, Kaleem): $2/copy. Masoud Ahmad Malik, Karimullah Zirvi Razzaq and Farida (Dr. Yusef Lateef): A story for children. $1.50/copy. Salat On-Line: Salat chart in on-line format on a floppy disk. $2/Copy. Poems on CDs: Various Reciters. $1/CD.

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·©¿öZ 2003 Yearbook Edition

Br Bilal Salam addressing the 2004 Ansar Annual Ijtima‘ as Nasir Mahmood Malik, Sadr Ansarullah USA presides the session.

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