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A Publication of Lajna Ima’illah & Lajna Matters Nasiratul Ahmadiyya USA Dhul Hijjah 1437 Issue 3 - 2016 September 2016 Holy Qur’an Special Features The Glorious Qur’an Verily, Allah commands you to make over Message from Sadr Lajna the trusts to those entitled to them, and Correspondence that, when you judge between men, you judge with justice. And surely excellent is Huzoor’satba Sermon that with which Allah admonishes you! Taleem Matters Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing (4:59). Tarbiyyat Matters Tabligh Matters Khidmat-e-Khalq Matters Publication Matters Local Matters O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and Nasirat Matters obey His Messenger and those who are Urdu Section in authority among you. And if you differ in anything among yourselves, All members are refer it to Allah and His Messenger if asked to make use of you are believers in Allah and the Last the resources Day. That is best and most provided by Jama’at commendable in the end (4:60). and Lajna in order to improve their reading and their comprehension of the O ye who believe! prove not false to Holy Qur’an. All Ma- Allah and the Messenger, nor prove false jaalis are requested to to your trusts knowingly (8:28). spend 10-15 minutes during their General Meetings to improve their Tarteel. Surely, success does come to the believers, who are humble in their Prayers (23:2-3) Lajna Matters 3rd Quarter Issue, 2016 2 of 52 And it is by the great mercy of Allah that thou art kind towards them, and if thou hadst been rough and hard- hearted, they would surely have dispersed from around thee. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and consult them in matters of administration; and when thou art determined, then put thy trust in Allah. Surely, Allah loves those who put their trust in Him (3:160). Ahadith Hazrat Ayeshara relates that the Holy Prophetsaw said: “A believer can attain the rank of one who fasts during the day and spends the night in prayer through his good behavior” (Abu Daud). Hazrat Ayeshara relates that the Holy Prophetsaw said: “Gentleness adorns everything and its absence leaves everything defective” (Muslim). Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar bin Aasra relates that when the Holy Prophetsaw was asked what is the key to enter Paradise? He replied, “Telling the honest truth. Truth inculcates obedience; obedience inculcates those qualities that a true believer possesses. And a true believer enters Paradise” (Imam Malik). as Writings of the Promised Messiah I wish to see that my followers have become like the companions of the Holy Prophetsaw, in giving preference to Allah’s will. Nothing else should stand in their way. They should attach no importance to their riches or to their lives… The companions faced heavy odds to win Allah’s pleasure. If anyone one of them was not tired for Allah’s sake, he would feel worried. They had understood that the treasure of Allah’s pleasure was hidden under trials and tribulation… The Sahaba never stooped to worldly gains that they live long, amass wealth and enjoy a carefree life. Whenever I look to their example, I cannot but admit the highly ennobling spiritual powers of the Holy Prophetsaw. One wonders how he totally revolutionized their lives and made them to turn their faces towards Allah alone…. Our only object should be to seek Allah’s pleasure and we should make every effort to attain it; even though we are required to undergo hardships. For Allah’s pleasure is far better than this world and much more superior to all worldly pleasures (Malfoozat, Vol. VIII, pages 82 -83). The service of one’s fellow beings means to strive to their benefit purely for the sake of God in all their needs, and in all the relationships of mutual dependence which God has established, out of true and selfless sympathy for them. Everyone is in need of help and should be helped out of one’s God-given capacity and one must strive for their betterment both in this world and in the hereafter (Essence of Islam Vol. 1 pages 13 – 17). 3 of 52 Lajna Matters 3rd Quarter Issue, 2016 National Correspondence Message from Sadr Lajna Ima’illah USA, Saliha Malik Over the past weeks we have been occupied with Local Sadr and Shura Delegate elections. Now the outcome of those has been decided, let us pause to give heartfelt thanks to Allah for His guidance on the elections, as conducted in our community! We only use Prayer in selecting our members for these tasks. There is no canvassing of any kind and no self-promotion and we are therefore spared a great deal of stress and anguish. As we can see in the worldly campaigning currently in full swing, how much ugly character defamation and self-aggrandizement flares up at election time. Alhamdulillah for our quiet and prayerful elections that carry the stamp of humility and service for the love of Allah! There is nothing like it in the world today. Now in all Majalis, Aamilah members have been selected and are called upon to take up the work of Lajna. Therefore I humbly request everyone – members, workers and office holders – to read again our beloved Huzoor’satba Khutba on Essence of Tarbiyyat (7/15/2016), included in this issue, which beautifully elucidates our teachings on the proper attitude we should foster in ourselves as workers and Aamilah members of the Ahmadi Community. May Allah the Almighty help us all be those who are: - Watchful of our trusts, obedient Having no contradiction between our words and deeds in our observance of faith Forbearing, kind and gentle with people Humble in spirit Diligent and thorough in executing the tasks assigned to us And above all, may we be most mindful of keeping a loving, unbiased glance on everyone’s needs and that we do this work seeking the pleasure of Allah, recognizing that whatever we achieve is because of our link with Khilafat, by Allah’s Grace alone. May Allah enable us to absorb the words of our Beloved Khalifaatba into our lives, Ameen. Lajna Matters 3rd Quarter Issue, 2016 4 of 52 National Correspondence atba Letters from the office of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Khamis June 2, 2016 August 2, 2016 Dear Sadr Lajna Ima’illah USA, Assalamo Alaikum wa Dear Sadr Lajna Ima’illah USA, Assalamo Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu I have received your Annual Activity Report for 2014-15 I have received your detailed Activity Report for the month together with the monthly report for February 2016, of April 2016, together with a copy of the magazine Lajna Jazaka’Mullah. Matters and request for prayers, Jazaka’Mullah. By the grace of Allah your report showed the achievements Your reports reflect the dedicated efforts being made of an active Lajna, who have worked diligently throughout throughout the different Shobas. It was good to note that the the year. It is pleasing too note that the Taleem and various Regional and Local events were organized Tarbiyat Shobas laid emphasis on the topic of Taqwa-The successfully and attention was paid to the implementation of Path of self-improvement, Peace and Salvation.” Shura Proposals. Consistent efforts are being made for the education and development of Nasirat as the Report Masha'Allah, 13 Bai’ats were achieved and Lajna Ima’illah demonstrates good average attendance at meetings. Mash USA held its first Lajna “Day on the Hill” at Capitol Hill, Allah. I pray that Allah the Almighty rewards amply your Washington DC, to covey the peaceful message of our sincere efforts and showers you all with his blessings, Jama’at. May Allah bless you and Ameen. your members and reward you amply for all your hard work and Please convey my loving Salaams to all enable Lajna Ima’illah USA to Nasirat and Lajna Ima’illah members in progress further in all their Jama’at the USA. Wassalaam services. August 30, 2016 Please convey my loving Salaams to all Nasirat and Lajna Ima’illah Dear Sadr Lajna Ima’illah USA Assalamo members in the USA. Wassalaam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu August 2, 2016 I am acknowledging receipt of your activity report dated May 2016, Dear Sadr Lajna Ima’illah USA, Jazaka’Mullah. Your report describes the Assalamo Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu many activities and events that have taken place during this month. It is pleasing to read that many Majalis held their I have received your detailed Activity Report for the month local Ijtema’s and Regional Ijtema’s were also organized of March 2016, together with the request for prayers, with the Theme of “I am Ahmadi.” You were able to Jazaka’Mullah. highlight the importance of purdah at the Regional events, Your well-presented reports demonstrate the achievements Masha’Allah. of an active Lajna striving to improve and further develop An Interfaith Seminar was also conducted in Buffalo, with activities of all the Shobas. It was very pleasing to note that 125 guests attendance. Books were distributed to many of the Tabligh department is making progressive and dedicated those present including copies of the Holy Qur’an, efforts through a variety of effective programs. Allah the Masha’Allah. Alhamdulillah, your Tabligh efforts have Almighty has blessed your efforts with 4 Bai’ats in March, resulted in 2 Baits this month. May Allah bless the making the quarterly figure of 7 Bai’ats, Masha'Allah. I pray newcomers, Ameen. that Allah the Almighty blesses you and your members abundantly for your sincere and dedicated hard work, Your request for prayers has been noted and Huzoor Ameen.