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Bimonthly Newsletter of Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam, (Lahore) USA September 2006 P.O. Box 3370, Dublin, Ohio 43016 USA Phone: (614) 873-1030 • Fax: (614) 873-1022 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.muslim.org

Twenty Sixth Annual North American Islamic Convention The International Convention These classes, which were attended Nareeman Hydal for their services of Ahamdiyya Anjuman Ishaat by approximately twenty members, to Islam and Ahmadiyyat. Members Islam, (Lahore) USA was held in were held on August 2 and 3 from intending to participate in any of Columbus Ohio from August 4 to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the mornings our future conventions are strongly August 6, 2006. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the encouraged to attend these very evenings. beneficial courses. Two days prior to the convention, daily classes were We are very fortunate to have Friday program conducted by Maulana Kamal Maulana Kamal Hydal attend the The Convention started on Hydal on a wide range of convention every year and share Friday August 4, with Fajr prayers topics pertaining to Islam and his vast fund of knowledge with and Quran Dars by Maulana Ahmadiyyat, including important us. May Almighty Allah Bless Kamal Hydal who also gave and timely subjects such as Jihad . and Reward him and his wife continued on page 2

Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement IN THIS ISSUE and the Balkans by Samina Malik Ahmadiyya Anjuman The Lahore Ahmadiyya movement has had a long association with Ishaat Islam, (Lahore) USA the Balkans. Before World War II and the imposition of Communist rule Convention 2006 Donations 3 in Albania and the rest of the Balkans, the literature of the Ahmadiyya Holy Quran Audio Cd Now Anjuman Ishaat Islam had greatly influenced reform minded Muslim Available 3 leaders in Albania. Publisher’s Note to the Arabic The major Islamic organization of Albania maintained regular Religion of Islam 6 correspondence with the secretary of AAII Lahore, and several students Foreword by His Eminence from Albania came to Lahore and studied Islam at the headquarters of the Grand Imam The Sheikh AAII Lahore in Ahmadiyya Buildings, Lahore. Some of these students Tantawi translated from the were later very influential in madrassas in Albania and were greatly Arabic into English 7 respected for their piety and learning. The leading Albanian Islamic Arabic translations of The periodical “The High Voice” used to frequently publish articles from the Religion of Islam, Muhammad Light and Islamic review translated into Albanian. Mr. Vehbi Ismail, a the Prophet and Living highly respected Albanian Islamic scholar (now residing in Michigan) Thoughts of the Prophet used to contribute articles to the Light magazine. Unfortunately with Muhammad by Maulana Muhammad Ali Printed in the advent of World War II and the imposition of an extremely brutal Egypt 7 continued on page 4 September 2006 Bi-Monthly Newsletter of Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore USA

Twenty Sixth Annual North American Islamic Convention (continued) the Jummah khutbah . In the Sunday program Qazi Abdul Rasheed, who had evening there were three speakers. The Sunday session of the recently passed away, to Islam and Col. Muhammad Shaukat, Mr. Convention started with two the Ahmadiyya Movement. May Mohammad Sadiq and Mrs. speeches. The first was given by Almighty Allah Reward him and Shainaz Besessar who all gave very Miss Hajira Ahmad. It was a very Grant him paradise, ameen! inspiring and motivating speeches motivating speech which illustrated the point that service to humanity was Children’s program Saturday program an essential component of spirituality The speeches were followed by The highlight of the convention was in Islam . The second speech was the Children’s Program in which the Symposium “Spirituality in Islam” given by Dr. Rasheed Jahangiri about young Ahmadis ranging from four held on Saturday August 5, 2006. The the services rendered by his father to twelve years gave speeches program is reproduced below: prepared by themselves without any outside help. Alhamdolillah, the spiritual depth and understanding Spirituality in Islam of the subjects in the speeches A Symposium Presented By: of the older children were truly Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha’at Islam, Lahore (USA) amazing and auger well for the DATE/TIME: Saturday August 5th 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. future of Islam and the Ahmadiyya LOCATION: Embassy Suites, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH. 43017 Movement in the United States. CONTACT: Mrs. Samina Malik @ (614) 873-1030 or [email protected] Handicrafts prepared by the 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Opening of the Convention: Welcoming remarks by Dr. Mohammed Ahmad [President, children during the convention were AAIIL(USA)] and Recitation of the Holy Quran by Col. Muhammad Shaukat sold to raise funds for printing and 9:15 – 9:35 Introduction by Dr. Noman Malik [Treasurer, AAIIL(USA)] publication. 9:35 – 10:05 Concept of God - part 1 by Dr. Hamid Rahman [San Diego, CA] 10:05 – 10: 40 Concept of God - part 2 by Dr. Ersalan Rahman [Houston, TX] Fund raising 10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break The Children’s program was 11:00 – 11:35 The Human Soul - part 1 by Dr. Noman Malik [Treasurer, AAIIL(USA)] followed by Fund Raising. Samina 11:35 – 12:10 The Human Soul - part 2 by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad [President, Malik made a heartfelt appeal for AAIIL(USA)] funds for printing translation and 12:10 – 1:35 pm Lunch and combined Zuhr and Asr prayers propagation purposes and showed 1:35 – 2:10 Prayer by Dr. Ayesha Khan [Detroit, MI] 2:10 – 2:45 Fasting and Charity by Fatima Rahman [San Diego, CA] slides of her tour to Russia for the 2:45 – 3:20 Revelation/Prophethood - part 1 by Sara Ahmad [Pakistan] free distribution of the Russian 3:20 – 3:35 Coffee break Holy Quran. 3:35 – 4:10 Revelation/Prophethood - part 2 by Fazeel S. Khan, Esq [Secretary AAIIL(USA)] A total of eighty-two thousand US 4:10 – 4:45 The Holy Prophet Muhammad and the spiritual transformation of society by Maulana dollars was collected. Alhamdolillah! Kamal Hydal [Trinidad and Tobago] 4:45 – 5:20 The Ahmadiyya Movement and spiritual development The donations are listed in the by Tariq Ahmad [Washington, DC] chart on page 3. 5:20 onwards Question/Answer Session and Informal Discussions Arabic website “It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards the East and the West, but righteous Our new Arabic Website has is the one who believes in Allah, and the Last Day, and the angels and the Book and the prophets, and gives away wealth out of love for Him to the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the been completed and is being proof- wayfarer and to those who ask and to set slaves free and keeps up prayer and pays the poor-rate; and read. Inshallah, as soon as the the performers of their promise when they make a promise, and the patient in distress and affliction proof-reading is completed, we will and in the time of conflict. These are they who are truthful; and these are they who keep their duty” [Holy Quran, 2:177]. make it accessible to the public.

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Holy Quran Audio Cd Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam (USA) Convention Now Available 2006 Donations Alhamdolillah! The audio recording Name Amount $ Ayesha (Dastakari) [Donation] 100.00 of the text of Maulana Muhammad Fazeel & Ayesha S Khan 5,000.00 Ali’s English translation of the Holy Imtiaz Isakh 200.00 Quran is now available on cd. The Noman & Samina Malik 30,000.00 Mohammad Sadiq 700.00 text has been read by Mr. Robert Aslim Isakh 1,000.00 Adams, a professional reader, who Khadija Ahamd [Pakistan] 605.00 records audio books for the Vancouver Mark Brown 100.00 Samina Malik 3,000.00 B.C. Libraries. Members of the USA Ikram Jahangiri 1000.00 Jamaat have checked the accuracy of Zahida Hydal & Nola Baksh [Canada] 60.00 the recording. Special mention should Amna Myers 20.00 Sidique Baksh 20.00 be made of Sister Lubna Ahmad who Fatima Rahman 300.00 rechecked the entire work thrice. Sulaiman Ahmad 150.00 Samina Malik has paid for the entire Munira Rahman (Dastakari) [Donation] 200.00 Saira and Ersalan Rahman 3,000.00 cost of the project. May Almighty Mosque Donations 283.00 Allah reward all those who helped in Rashid Jahangiri 600.00 producing this audio version of the Holy Tariq and Maliha Ahmad 2,500.00 Tanvir and Noreen Ahmad 25,000.00 Book. Qasim & Aisha Khalil 50.00 Tara Mohammad [Canada] 120.00 The cost of the cd is $29.95. Jamaats Col. Mohammad Shaukat 100.00 and individuals wishing to purchase Children Dastakari [Donation] 140.00 Faizal & Ayesha Sahukhan [Canada] 200.00 the audio CD should contact the USA Mohammad & Lubna Ahmad 2,000.00 Jamaat at [email protected] or P.O.Box Farooq and Amina Umar 500.00 3370 Dublin, Ohio 43016, USA. Hamida Umar 1,000.00 Children Dastakari [Donation] 75.00 Mohsin & Amina 20.00 Children’s Handicraft 60.00 New Director of the Board Sara Ahmad [Pakistan] 500.00 Ch. Sadat Ahmad [Pakistan] 1,000.00 of the Ahamadiyya Anjuman Khurshid Bibi 100.00 Hamid & Munira Rahman 700.00 Ishaat Islam, (Lahore) USA Haris Ahmed 20.00 Hajira Ahmed 200.00 Alhamdolillah! It gives us a great Naseera & Munir Ahmed 1,000.00 pleasure to announce that another Zainib Ahmad Gold bangle dedicated young Ahamdi, Dr. Ersalan Zainab & Akram Ahmad 350.00 Kabir and Rahiaan Besessar [Trinidad] 30.00 Rahman, has joined the board of Laila Myers 10.00 the directors of the USA Jamaat. Naeem Ahamad 70.00 Dr. Ersalan Rahman, who is an Fareed Buksh 500.00 Saliha Ahmad 40.00 ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas, Aafia Ahmad 30.00 is the son of Dr. Hamid and Munira Maulana Kamal Hydal 50.00 Rahman and great-grandson of Dr. Total 82,653.00 plus gold bangle Bashaarat Ahmad and of the late We thank Almighty Allah for a very successful convention. May Hazrat Ameer Dr. Saeed Ahamd. May Almighty Allah reward and Bless all those who sacrificed their time Almighty Allah Help and Guide him and money to attend the convention. in this position of responsibility he has We cordially invite everyone to attend our next convention to be accepted in the service of Ahamdiyyat held in August 2007. and Islam. Ameen!

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Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement and the Balkans (continued) form of communism, all these made. Holy Quran into Albanian which is contacts were lost. A dark period being done by a professor of English of persecution in which all efforts On April 2, 2006 Noman and I at Tirana University is proceeding were made to extirpate Islam left Genova for the Milan airport, well by the Grace of Alimighty descended on Albania. where we met Dr. Mohammad Allah. Arrangements are also being Ahmad and Mrs. Lubna Ahmad made for checking the translation. Subsequently, when communism who had arrived there from the collapsed and religious freedom USA for our trip to Albania and On our last day in Albania, was reinstituted, I went to Bosnia. we met with the Chairman of the Albania to meet with the Islamic Islamic Community of Albania, Community of Albania in order From Milan we flew to Tirana, Mr. Salim Muca, who had just see how we could assist them the capital of Albania where returned from a trip abroad, and with our literature and thereby we were received at the Mother some other members of the Islamic reestablish those ties. Since then Teresa airport by Mr. Bujjar Community of Albania. We had an I have maintained close contact Mullahi, the chairman of the extremely cordial meeting in which with them and have visited Albania Foreign affairs Department of the Dr Ahmad gave a short talk about several times, including one visit Islamic community of Albania. the Ahmadiyya Movement, its in which Dr. Mohammad Ahmad, That evening we had tea and beliefs and objectives and discussed Dr. Noman Malik accompanied me dinner at Mr. Mullahi’s house. His the misconceptions surrounding on a tour to Albania and Bosnia. wife, Mrs. Fatima Mullahi, who is the Movement. He emphasized the AAIL (L) USA Anjuman has a very senior electrical engineer in point that the Lahore Ahmadiyya translated the booklets, Islam the the Department of Electric Power, Movement firmly believes in Religion of Humanity and The had prepared a delicious meal for the finality of prophethood. Dr. Prophet of Islam into Albanian and us. We had a very useful and wide Noman Malik and Mrs. Lubna has printed ten thousand copies of ranging discussion with Mr. Bujjar Ahmad also highlighted some each which it has donated to the Mullahi about future plans and points. I showed him photographs Islamic Community of Albania. projects for helping the Islamic of the distribution of the Holy Quran in Russia and of my visit At present a great struggle is cause in Albania. Mr. Bujjar Mullahi is very supportive of our movement to the Grand Imam of Al Azhar- going on for the future of Albania. Al Sharif to highlight some of the Christian missionary organizations and its efforts to spread the correct teachings of Islam in the Balkans. work we were doing else where and materialistic ideologies are in the service of Islam. When we seducing the young people whose He always defends our movement regarding the prophethood issue by mentioned some names of the attachment to Islam has been Albanian students who studied at weakened by decades of Godless saying that our movement believes in the finality of prophethood. We Lahore, he immediately recognized Communist rule. Radical violent some of them and said that one Islamic organizations are also trying thank Almighty Allah for such sincere and honest friends and of them had been his teacher. He to gain recruits in this state of was very happy to learn about the affairs. To counter these negative helpers in the cause of truth. May Almighty Allah Reward and Bless work we were doing and asked us influences, there is an urgent need for assistance in the publication for our literature to be translated him and his family for their service to Islam. of their magazine. Inshallah, we into Albanian to help establish intend to help them by supplying an enlightened and tolerant Islam The next day we interviewed a them with articles translated into in that country. It is with this few translators for translating the Albanian from the Light and objective that this and other trips bulk of our English literature into Islamic Review. to Albania and Bosnia have been Albanian. The translation of the continued on page 5

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Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement and the Balkans (continued) Bosnia also came from Paris, France to in Lahore these areas. The jalsa From Albania we flew to participate in the Jalsa. Before the concluded with a question and Sarajevo, Bosnia. I had contacted Jalsa, we performed the combined answer session. the Grand Mufti of Bosnia, Dr. Zuhr and Asr prayers. Mustapha Ceric, before our trip, The President of the Utrecht and had made an appointment to The jalsa started at 3p.m. with Jamaat, Ms. Bea Lal Muhammad, see him through his secretary, the recital of the Holy Quran. and the Secretary of the Rotterdam Sister Alma. He received us very Brother Nur Sardar chaired Jamaat were also present. It was cordially and we presented him the Jalsa. The audience greatly nice to see Mr & Mrs. Keescamp with books from our Movement appreciated the speeches given by participating in the jalsa inspite of including the English translation of Mr. Roy Gulzar a member of the health problems. the Holy Quran and the Religion of Utrecht Jamaat., Mr. Hans Drost of the Stichting jamaat and Dr. We were very pleasantly Islam by Maulana surprised to see Muhammad Ali. the work done He already knew by the Stitchting about these two Jamaat in the books and greatly publication praised them. field. They After the have translated meeting with the approximately Grand Mufti, thirty books from we went to the English into mosque for our Dutch. These zuhr prayers, books, Inshallah, and met the will be printed Bosnian translator. as soon as their checking and We discussed USA delegation with Chairman of the Islamic Community of Albania, Mr. Salim translation typesetting is Muca. from L to R Dr. Noman Malik, Mrs. Lubna Ahmad, Ladies President of ICA, completed. work and the Mrs. Samina Malik, Mr. Salim Muca, Dr. Mohammad Ahamd, Mr. Bujjar Mullahi Ahmadiyya Before the Movement with him over lunch. Noman Malik of the USA jamaat Jalsa, Noman, Jerrel Sardar and I who gave a speech about the went to visit Mrs. Heloise Pierkhan The next day, on May 5, we left Kalima Tayibba. Bosnia early in the morning for who had returned from Umra. We Milan, Italy . From Milan, Dr. and I spoke at the end about the were very happy to see each other. Mrs. Ahmad took the flight back to efforts being made by the USA I was very happy to see her looking the United States, and Noman and Jamaat in spreading Islam and well, by the Grace of Almighty I flew to Holland. reforming Muslims through our Allah, since I saw her last in August literature in various countries. I of 2005 when I made a special trip Jalsa in Holland gave an account of the distribution to Suriname to visit her after the Thanks to Almighty Allah, our of the Russian Holy Quran in passing away of our dear brother trip to Holland was very successful. Russia, and about my trip to Egypt, Rashid Pierkhan. May Almighty The Stichting Jamaat had Turkey, France, Italy, Albania, and Allah Grant him paradise and arranged a jalsa on May 7 which Bosnia. The audience was greatly reward him for his services to Islam was attended by almost a hundred enthused by the progress being and Ahmadiyyat in Suriname. people. Two muslim brothers made by the Ahmadiyya Movement

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Publisher’s Note to the Arabic Religion of Islam It gives us great pleasure to present this Arabic Sector of the Grand Imam. Sheikh Omar granted me Translation of Maulana Muhammad Ali’s world- administrative assistance in each one of my trips. Last, renowned treatise, The Religion of Islam. We decided but not least, I met Mr. Ahmad Abdel Khalik, personal that such a valuable work on Islam, which is so interpreter to the Grand Imam. Mr. Khalik was my urgently needed in the Muslim world today, should be guide in my future trips, without whom I would not made available to the Arab speaking people. have been able to communicate with any of the above mentioned persons. In 1951, a portion of The Religion of Islam, Part One – Principles and Practices, was translated into Arabic In March 2006, Sheikh Swoky El Sobky (current and printed in Egypt. The biography of Maulana Superintendent of the Library), Mr. Ahmad Khalik and Muhammad Ali, Mujahid-i-Kabir, provides the I visited the His Eminence Grand Imam and presented following narration of events: him with the typeset of the Arabic translation of The Religion of Islam and requested his permission for During those days, Maulana Muhammad printing this work in Cairo. Masha Allah, he not only Ali received a letter from a high Arab official granted permission, but very kindly contacted the Dar in Egypt by the name of Muhammad Saeed al Sada Printing Press, the printer used by Al-Azhar Al- Ahmad, Secretary in the Egyption Ministry of Sharif itself, and arranged for me to have a meeting with Railways, Telegrams and Telephone. He asked the Manager to discuss the printing work. The Grand permission to translate the book The Religion Imam’s generosity is very much valued. I am also very of Islam in Arabic, which the Maulana granted grateful to Brother Esam of Dar al Sada Printing Press with pleasure. Later, on 27 April, 1951, the for undertaking the printing and typesetting project. To Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan, Abdul have such a reputable entity doing this work gives us Wahab Azzam, who later became Secretary much pleasure. General of the Arab League, came to visit Maulana Muhammad Ali and gave him the Along with The Religion of Islam, two more books further details about the proposed Arabic by Maulana Muhammad Ali, Muhammad the Prophet Translation of The Religion of Islam. and Living Thoughts of Prophet Muhammad, have also been sent for printing. Insha Allah, all the three books The Arabic translation of Part One of The Religion will be complete on July 2, 2006. The cost of the first of Islam is still available in the Al-Azhar al-Sharif five thousand of each of the book is being paid by Dr. library. By the Grace of Almighty Allah, we have Noman Malik. The cost of translating The Religion translated the entire work anew. It is our desire of Islam has been paid by Mr. Izaz Ilahi Malik. May that this new work will become a permanent part of Almighty Allah reward these two brothers for their libraries throughout the Arab world. sacrifices. Their donations are on behalf of their late I made my first trip to Al-Azhar Al-Shareef in 1999. parents, Mr. Ijaz Ilahi Malik and Mrs. Nasira Malik. During this first trip, I became acquainted with persons May Almighty Allah grant them maghfirat and a place who impressed me by their sincerity and devotedness to in paradise. Ameen! Islam. Masha Allah, I now regard these persons as close This note would not be complete without colleagues and members of my family. The first person mentioning the devotion and hard work of the I met was Sheikh Ahmad Khalifa, Superintendent of translator of this work who has sacrificed many years to the Al-Azhar Al-Sharif Library. Sheikh Khalifa was a bring this work to fruition. May Almighty Allah bless very pious man who provided me with indispensable and reward him, his esteemed father and his family, and guidance for years. His passing away in March of always keep them under His protection. Ameen! 2005 was felt by me like the passing away of my own father. I also met his eminence, Grand Imam Dr.Sheikh Wassalaam Muhammad Sayed Tantawi, who supplied moral support Samina Malik in my endeavors. I was also blessed with meeting In-charge, Translation and Publication Sheikh Omar El Bastawisy, who is the Head of the

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Alhamdolillah! Arabic translations of The Religion of Islam, Muhammad the Prophet and Living Thoughts of the Prophet Muhammad by Maulana Muhammad Ali Printed in Egypt Letter by Samina Malik, From Cairo, Egypt

Assalamo Alaikum. On July 1st 2006 I held printed copies of the Arabic translations of the Religion of Islam, Muhammad the Prophet and Living Thoughts of Prophet Muhammad in my hands. I was literally crying with joy. I was so emotional to see the first concrete realization of this grand project of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. Hazrat Mirza Sahib’s prophecy that “a group of saeed will be formed in Egypt and the truth will manifest itself” was on my mind while I held the books. It was at noon, before the zuhur prayers, that we gathered in the Grand Imam’s (His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Tantawi), office in Al Azhar Al Shareef and presented him with personal copies of the books. He was very happy and thanked Almighty Allah for the printing of these books in Arabic and prayed to Almighty Allah that Maulana Muhammad Ali be rewarded for his great work and be granted a place in paradise. The Grand Imam wrote a preface to The Religion of Islam in which he also praises Maulana Muahmmad Ali and asks Almighty Allah to reward him for his sacrifices and services to the cause of Islam. These hard cover books are beautifully printed in attractive colors with raised gold lettering and calligraphic design. A color photograph of Maulana Muhammad Ali, a list of his works, a preface by the Grand Imam and a Publisher’s Foreword in Arabic are some of the notable features. We thank Almighty Allah for the help he has given to our small Jamaat. We also pray to Almighty Allah to reward Maulana Muhammad Ali and bless his efforts by making his work accessible to all so that everyone may benefit from them. The USA Jamaat has donated one thousand copies of each title Foreword by to Al Azhar Al Shareef. These copies are to be provided to all His Eminence the Grand Imam the government officials and The Sheikh of Al-Azhar translated from the Arabic into persons who visit the Grand English Imam. When I brought my copies I have read the book titled Religion of Islam by Allama Maulana back to the Hotel where I stayed, Muhammed Ali, may Allah Grant him His mercy. In this valuable the staff gathered around me to book I have seen devotion, truthfulness of faith and useful view the newly printed books. knowledge. I pray to Allah, the Honorable, the Majestic, to consider They were very impressed with this great book as a part of his good deeds. the publications and wanted to purchase copies. I had to tell May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Prophet Muhammed them to be patient and that in a and upon his family and companions. few weeks time, insha Allah, the books would be available in the The Sheikh of Al-Azhar book stores. I pray that the impact Muhammed Tantawi of these books throughout the (SIGNED) Arab world will be similar to that June 18, 2006 continued on page 8

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Alhamdolillah! Arabic translations...(continued) received from the few persons who a place in paradise for the great The USA Jamaat has the viewed them at the hotel. service he has rendered for Islam following books under translation: and Ahmadiyyat. Among the people at the hotel • The commentary of the Holy was a Sheikh from Saudi Arabia. The USA Jamaat has translated, Quran Upon seeing the photograph and typeset and printed the following • Jesus in Heaven on Earth the biographical information of books into Arabic: • Ahmadiyya Case Maulana Muhammad Ali on the books, he asked if this was the same • Religion of Islam I thank Almighty Allah for giving Maulvi Muhammad Ali who had • Muhammad the Prophet me the opportunity to carry on this translated the Holy Quran into • Living thoughts of Prophet work of the Lahore Ahmadiyya English. When I replied “yes”, he Muhammad Jamaat. I would like to thank said: “My father had a copy of his • Introduction to Islam the President of the USA Jamaat, translation from Egypt forty years • Jihad in Islam Dr. Mohammad Ahmad, and the ago and now I have that same • Ahamadiyya Movement Directors for their encouragement copy with me.” He praised the • The Teaching of Islam and helping me take the initial steps translation and commentary and to start the Arabic books project. I The USA Jamat has translated would also like to make mention said that our Jamaat should have and typeset the following books the commentary translated into of four important people in my life into Arabic and, inshallah, will who motivated and inspired me to Arabic as well. He was so eager print them soon. to obtain these other writings of devout my life to this jihad: our late Maulana Muhammad Ali and • History of the Prophets Ameer, Dr. Saeed Ahmad Khan asked if he could purchase a set of • Manual of Hadith Sahib, Mian Naseer Ahmad Faruqui books. I promised this brother that • New World Order Sahib, Hafiz Sher Muhammad Sahib I would have a set of books sent to • The Ideal Prophet and Mrs. Nasira Malik. Any Jamaat him directly from the printer. He • Introduction to the Study of the achievements through my work are was very grateful and even offered Holy Quran truly an accomplishment of these to help with the distribution of • Early Caliphate people. Almighty Allah chooses these books in Saudi Arabia. • Ahamadiyyat in the Service of whomsoever He wants to carry out Islam his plans. We pray that Almighty Allah grant Maulana Muhammad Ali

Sister Samina presenting the Arabic Religion of Sheikh Omar EL Bastawisy retired Head of the Islam to the Grand Imam Sheikh Tantawi. Secretariat of the Grand Imam reads the Arabic Religion of Islam and praises Maulana Muhammad Ali.

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Mr. Hoeseni, Dr. Noman Malik and Dr. Noman Malik, Mr. A.S. Hoeseni, Samina Malik discussing the Ahmadiyya and Mr. Jerrell Sardar meeting with the Movemnt with Prof. P.S.Van Konings Seld Chairman Erpugrul Gokcekuyu and staff Mr. Noor Sardar delivering the opening of Laiden University (Holland). of the Islamic University of Rotterdam address at the Jalsa in Holland. (Holland).

Mr. Hoeseni, Dr. Noman and Samina Malik donate a set of Books including the Ahmadiyya Movement to Prof P.S.Van Drs. Mohammad Ahmad and Noman Malik with The Grand Mufti of Konings Seld of Laiden University Bosnia, Dr. Mustapha Ceric. (Holland).

The USA Jamaat donates 500 French Quran to the French Muslims in Paris, France.

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Arabic Religion of Islam by Maulana Maulana Muhammad Ali’s photograph in the Arabic Books. Muhammad Ali.

Arabic Living Thoughts of Prophet Muhammad by Maulana Muhammad Ali.

The Grand Iman, Sheikh Tantawi, signing the Arabic books for Samina Malik.

Basharaat-E-Ahmadiyya Editor: Dr. Noman Malik News, letters and views are welcome, and should be sent to: The Editor, Basharaat-e-Ahmadiyya P.O. Box 3370, Dublin, Ohio 43016 USA Phone: (614) 873-1030 • Fax: (614) 873-1022 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.muslim.org

Click LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PUBLICATIONS AHMADIYYA MOVEMENT Arabic Muhammad the Prophet by for: Maulana Muhammad Ali.

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