“First and foremost, one should understand the true meaning of taqwa and how one can attain it. Taqwa means to desist from even the most nominal and smallest elements of immorality and impurity. This can be achieved by devising such robust and complete strategies and efforts through which you avoid crossing paths with sin altogether. However, it is insufficient to only make efforts. In fact, one also needs to fulfil the right of prayers and pray in a way that melts the heart.”
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(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) telling SERMON: 1 January 2021 him that the place to which he was going was much better than the current state he was in. Amirul Momineen contnued to highlight incidents from the life of Demise of Hazrat Ali(Allah be pleased with him) Hazrat Ali. (Allah be pleased with him) Hazoor Anwar said that Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) gave greetings of peace to everyone after Martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) completing his will and professed his faith in the The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be unity of God and belief in His Messenger, and he upon him) had prophesied the martyrdom of Hazrat passed away on 27 Ramadan 40 A.H. Ali (Allah be pleased with him). Huzoor said that Abdur Rahman bin Muljam attacked Hazrat Ali(Allah be pleased with him) when Wives and Children of Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) he was proceeding for the Fajr prayer. Ibn Muljam Hazrat Amirul Momineen said that Hazrat Ali (Allah was apprehended and Hazrat Ali(Allah be pleased with him), be pleased with him) married eight times. Of his said that if he were to pass away, then he should also wives, one was daughter and a granddaughter of be killed, so that the matter between the two could be the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be decided by God. upon him). From these marriages, Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) was granted more than 30 Advice of Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) in His Will children. Huzoor said that in his will, Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) advised his family to remain close, and fearful Blessings of God Upon Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) of God and to remain steadfast. He advised that all Once, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said disputes should be avoided and the poor and needy that he was a city of knowledge and Hazrat Ali (Allah be should be taken care of. Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) pleased with him) was the gate to that city. Hazrat Ali (Allah be further advised to always enjoin good and forbid evil. pleased with him) is also recorded as being one of the bravest companions and o ten appointed as the ag bearer Huzoor Aqdas stated that when someone went to of Islam. Recounting the blessings of God upon him, see Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him), he told him that he once Hazrat Ali(Allah be pleased with him) said that there was a was soon going to depart. Hearing this, his daughter time when he used to tie stones to his stomach due began crying. He said that he saw the Holy Prophet to the severity of hunger. However, God blessed him
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to such an extent that he was able to give as much as year, we have been enduring a grave pandemic, from forty thousand dinars in alms. which no place in the world is safe. He said that a few months ago, he sent letters to various world leaders The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said in which he drew their attention to the fact that such that fortunate were those who loved Hazrat Ali (Allah calamities come about from becoming unmindful be pleased with him) and spoke the truth about them, and of God and growing in injustice. Hazoor Anwar said they would be beside him in heaven, and those who that though some leaders replied, their replies were hold enmity and lie about Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) limited to the worldly aspect of this crisis and they would be among the wretched in the Hereafter. failed to acknowledge the aspect of God and faith that Huzoor had mentioned. An Important Message for the New Year Hazoor said that we should pray that the new year Huzoor Aqdas said that thus, it will only be right to proves to be blessed for this Community, and for congratulate one another on the new year once we the entire world. May we continue to turn to and do our part in warning the world. In order to do this, prostrate before God more than before, and may the we must rst analyse ourselves. For us, who have worldly people also be able to recognise God. accepted the Messiah of the age, are we doing our part in ul lling the rights owed to God, and then or Hazrat Amirul Momineen explained that for the past His sa e, ul lling the rights owed to His people?
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Huzoor said that every Ahmadi man, woman and have both the love of God and the love of wealth in child should understand this and vow to strive and their hearts, and so he wished to reap the bene ts o use all their faculties and capacities to bring about a the love of God. revolutionary change in the world. Huzoor commented that sometimes people SERMON: 9 January 2021 wonder why such instances of being rewarded and recompensed do not occur with them. When nancial After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al- sacri ces are made with the intention to solely attain Fatihah, Huzoor recited the following: the pleasure of God, then God always rewards in one way or another; and if not immediately then at a later ‘Who is it that will lend Allah a goodly lo time which He deems appropriate. an that He may multply it for him manifold? And Allah receives and enlarges, and to Him shall you be made to Huzoor Anwar presented e amples o sacri ces return.’ [2:246] made by young students in Sierra Leone such as of a young girl who o ered ty thousand Leones, and o The Meaning of a Goodly Loan two youngsters who took up some work, just so that they could offer the required contribution. Huzoor Huzoor said that this verse mentions giving Allah a said that these are examples of those who hearken to loan. However this does not mean that God forbid, the call of their Caliph. God needs our worldly wealth. Another meaning of loan also means good or bad recompense. Thus Hazrat Amirul Momineen gave another example of a in this context, the verse means ‘Who is it that will Tanzanian from the Iringa region, who had pledged spend in the way of Allah so that He may reward him 600,000 shillings for Waqf-e-Jadid but was facing for it.’ straitened nancial circumstances. He re uested prayers from Huzoor. Soon he got a job contract for 6 Huzoor said that indeed, spending for the betterment million shillings. He immediately ul lled his pledge. of God’s creations is equivalent to spending for the An Australian lady did not have enough money to sake of Allah. And whatever is spent in the way of furnish her new home. However, as the year for Waqf- Allah never goes to waste, rather it is a loan of sorts e-Jadid was ending, she ul lled her pledge instea, which Allah returns manifold over. Thus, God is in no placing complete trust in God. Shortly after, she need for any worldly wealth. received a bonus given only to her from her employer, which was double her Waqf-e-Jadid contribution. Huzoor said that by using the words ‘goodly loan’ God re ers to that which one spends and sacri ces o A ten-year-old boy from India, who had saved up quite their own volition and will, which then God returns a bit of money, decided to give this amount towards mani old. It is a gure o speech, as loans are to be Waqf-e-Jadid. When asked why he did so, he said returned. Furthermore, God Almighty states that one that because this is what God, His Messenger (peace and shall reap the reward of even an atom's weight of blessings of Allah be upon him), and his Caliphs command us to good that they have done. do. Huzoor commented that if this is the mentality of our youngsters, then what harm can the opponents Examples of Financial Sacrifce of Ahmadi Muslims o Ahmadiyyat in ict upon us? Huzoor said, that the sacri ces o Ahmadis are only for the sake of attaining the pleasure of God. Huzoor presented many other e amples o nancial There are even those who ace straitened nancial sacri ces rom around the world, and the manner in circumstances, yet they still present nancial which God Almighty ‘returns loans.’ Hazrat Amirul sacri ces, trusting that God will ta e care o them Momineen prayed that may this Community always and their needs. be able to present such sacri ces and e perience such blessings of God Almighty. In relating e amples o those who bene tted rom this promise of God, Huzoor related the case of someone from Guinea-Conakry who gave all the money he had following a Friday Sermon on Waqf- e-Jadid. He said quoting from the sermon that the Promised Messiah(peace be upon him) said that one cannot
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SERMON: 15 January 2021 Holy Qur’an pertaining to justice and equity. It is related that Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) would Rightly Guided Caliphs – walk through a market, advising all those he met, to Hazrat Ali(Allah be pleased with him) always speak the truth, to be just and equitable, and & Launch of MTA Ghana to conduct business with complete transparency and honesty. After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V continued Huzoor quoted Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (Allah be pleased highlighting incidents from the life of Hazrat Ali (Allah with him) who said that during the Caliphates of Hazrat be pleased with him). Uthman and Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with them both), there were ewer people who bene tted rom the company Hazrat Ali’s (Allah be pleased with him) Love for God of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), thus Huzoor related an incident in which Hazrat Hussain there were more disorders. asked his father, as to whether he loved him, to which Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) replied that he did. Noble Qualites of Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) Hazrat Hussain then asked whether Hazrat Ali (Allah be Huzoor Aqdas related that Amir Mu‘awiyah asked pleased with him) loved God, to which he replied that he did. someone about Hazrat Ali‘s (Allah be pleased with him) qualities. Hazrat Hussain wondered that would this not then They said he was strong and stead ast, and rm yet be considered Shirk [associating partners with God]? fair in his decisions. He was wise and had no material Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) replied that this was not desires. Instead he loved the nightly prayer. He Shirk, for between the love for God and the love for dressed in simple clothes, ate simple food and lived his son, he would choose the love of God. among the people like an ordinary person. He was prepared to answer any question. Although he was Once Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) found out that his always compassionate to people and they showed sons were being taught to say Khatimun Nabiyyin great affection for him, people were still in awe of rather than Khatamun Nabiyyin [Seal of Prophets] his grandeur. He loved those who were spiritual and because the former would mean the one who held the poor close. The greatest powers could not ended prophethood, whereas Khatamun Nabiyyin convince him with false stories, and the weakest means the Seal of Prophets and that is the correct were never disappointed with his high standard of pronunciation and meaning. justice.
Eagerness to Fulfl Commandments of the Holy Qur’an The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said that Hazrat Huzoor Anwar said that in the Qur’an, there is a Ali (Allah be pleased with him) was righteous, pure and among commandment that one should give alms before those dearest to Allah. He was generous and a lion of consulting with the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings God. He was brave in battle and never moved from of Allah be upon him). Following the revelation of this his place in the battle eld. He was also a great orator commandment, Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with with his words piercing hearts. No one could compete him) went to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be with his knowledge. He advised people to help the upon him), gave alms and consulted with him merely to less fortunate and led by example. ul l this commandment o the Holy Qur’an. Launch of MTA Ghana There is also a Qur’anic commandment which Huzoor said that after the Friday prayer, he would states that if you go to someone’s home and they be launching a new television channel called ‘MTA do not allow you to enter then you should happily Ghana’. go away. However, Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) said that no one ever refused him entry upon his asking. The Wahab Adam Studio in Ghana was completed in Huzoor commented that these were the ways of the 2017 and one of the most advanced studios in Ghana. companions. Various media organisations and broadcasters send their staff there for work experience. The studio Hazrat Ali’s (Allah be pleased with him) Desire for Justce and has produced many LIVE programmes. MTA Ghana Equity will be a new 24-hour national TV channel and Huzoor stated that if Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) ever easily accessible to Ghanaians with programmes in learned of a certain person’s dishonesty, he would various languages of Ghana. The transmission and write a letter to them which contained verses of the scheduling of the channel will run locally. Many
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programmes provide moral training and educate the time of Dar-e-Arqam. Ghanaians on the true teachings of Islam. MTA Ghana will be the only dedicated Islamic channel on Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) and his wife, Hazrat the digital platform in Ghana. Ruqayyah were known for their great beauty. Once, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) visited SERMON: 22 January 2021 their home, and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to his daughter, that she should take Rightly Guided Caliphs – great care of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him), for Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) amongst his companions, he resembled his moral qualities the most. After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al- Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V began citing Migraton to Abyssinia incidents from the life of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased Prior to embarking on his migration to Abyssinia, the with him). Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised Hazrat Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) did not physically Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) to take Hazrat Ruqayyah take part in the Battle of Badr. However he was among along with him, so that both could be a means of those eight companions to whom the Holy Prophet support for one another. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave the him) remained in Abyssinia for some time and returned spoils of war and thus included them amongst the to Makkah along with other companions only after participants at Badr. hearing news that the Quraish had accepted Islam. However, upon reaching Makkah, they learned that Family Background of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) this news was false. Later, Hazrat Uthman and Hazrat His full name was Uthman bin Affan bin Abil Aas bin Ruqayyah (Allah be pleased with them both) also took part in the Umayyah bin Abd Shams bin Abd Manaf bin Qusayy migration from Makkah to Madinah. bin Qilab. He was related to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) on account of being from the An Incident at the Ka’bah lineage of Abd Manaf. His mother’s name was Arwah Huzoor explained why it was believed that the bint Quraiz, and his maternal grandmother was the Quraish accepted Islam. It is stated that once, the sister of the Holy Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was standing father. Hazrat Uthman’s (Allah be pleased with him) father had near the Holy Ka’bah and was reciting Surah Najm passed away before the advent of Islam. in a profound and heartfelt manner and fell into prostration, upon which all the Muslims, and even Possessor of Two Lights the Quraish present also fell into prostration. Huzoor Huzoor stated that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah said that at times, hearing or seeing certain things, be upon him) married his daughter Ruqayyah to Hazrat the heart becomes in uenced to such a degree that Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) . However she passed away a person does something which is seemingly out of during the days of Badr. Afterwards, the Prophet their control. This is something we see even today. (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave his daughter, Umm Huzoor said that he himself has asked atheists about Kulthum, to Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) in this and they have said that this is absolutely true. marriage. Thus, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) was also known as Dhun-Noorain. Demise of Hazrat Ruqayyah & Marriage to Hazrat Umm Kulthum Once Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) went to meet The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) instructed the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) along Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) to stay behind and with Hazrat Talhah bin Ubaidillah. The Holy Prophet tend to Hazrat Ruqayyah who was ill. Later, after (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) preached the true message returning from Badr, the Holy Prophet (Allah be pleased of Islam, upon which both accepted Islam. Hazrat with him) set a portion of the spoils for Hazrat Uthman Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) told the Holy Prophet (peace (Allah be pleased with him). After her demise, the Holy Prophet and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he had just returned from (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) told Hazrat Uthman (Allah be Syria where he heard someone calling out, saying that pleased with him) that Gabriel had informed him that God Ahmad had appeared in Makkah. Upon returning to had decreed for his daughter Umm Kulthum to be Makkah, he heard of the Holy Prophet’s (peace and married to him. She passed away in the ninth year blessings of Allah be upon him) claim. Thus, Hazrat after migration. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) accepted Islam even before upon him) led her funeral prayer, and became emotional
9 MARCH - APRIL | 2021 as he stood by her grave. second group. A third group that heard this news continued ghting. When the rst two groups heard Once, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saw that the Holy Prophet (Allah be pleased with him) was still alive, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) weeping as he was they immediately returned to battle. no longer the Prophet’s son-in-law. He replied that he had nothing to worry about, for if he had a hundred Treaty of Hudaibiyah daughters, he would have married them to him one The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saw a after the other. dream that he was circling the Ka‘bah, and so he set out along with over 1,400 companions for Umrah SERMON: 29 January 2021 (the lesser pilgrimage). It was the month of Dhul- Qa‘dah, in which ghting was prohibited. Hence the Rightly Guided Caliphs – Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) instructed Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) his companions that their swords should remain sheathed. After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al- Fatihah, Hazrat Amirul Momineen continued with Then, the Holy Prophet (Allah be pleased with him) and his incidents from the life of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased companions stopped by the valley of Hudaibiyah. with him) and the battles in which he took part. Here, a Makkan informed the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that the chieftains would never Batle of Badr allow him to enter Ma ah and would surely ght As mentioned Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) was against him. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon unable to personally take part at Badr, as instructed him) said that he had no intention o ghting them, but by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), was willing to form a pact. because his wife Hazrat Ruqayyah was ill. Later, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) included him Then, the Quraish sent representatives to the Holy in the distribution of the spoils of war, and so he was Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to negotiate a able to be a part in this way. deal. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also decided that a Muslim representative should also be Batle of Ghatafan sent to Makkah. When the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) set out towards Ghatafan, he appointed Hazrat Uthman Later, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) (Allah be pleased with him) as his deputy in Madinah. Thus he decided that an in uential person should be sent. did not physically take part in the Battle of Ghatafan Thus, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) was sent either. Some tribes of the Banu Ghatafan intended to Makkah on behalf of the Muslims, along with a to attack Madinah. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of message from the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah Allah be upon him) learned this and set out with an army be upon him) addressing the Makkans. However, they towards the Banu Ghatafan to neutralise the threat. remained stubborn and said that they would not Upon learning of the Holy Prophet’s (peace and blessings of allow the Muslims to enter, but they would allow Allah be upon him) arrival, the various tribes hid near the Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) to circle the Ka‘bah. mountains. Though no battle ensued, the threat of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) said how could he an attac on Madinah was nulli ed. do this, when the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was being stopped from entering Makkah. Incident During the Batle of Uhud Thus, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) began making Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) took part in the preparations to return to the Muslim camp. The Battle of Uhud. The Quraish had spread the false Makkans stopped him from leaving. news that the Holy Prophet (Allah be pleased with him) had been martyred by them. Upon hearing this, a small number Upon this, the false news spread that Hazrat Uthman o companions le t the battle eld disheartened, (Allah be pleased with him) had been martyred. After hearing heading back towards Madinah. On account of their this, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) sincerity, the Holy Qur’an mentions that they were gathered all the companions and took an oath from forgiven. Another group of companions who heard them, that now they would advance forth and would this false news were overcome with sadness and so never turn back, even if it meant giving up their lives. moved to one side o the battle eld. It is recorded This oath is known as Bai‘at-e-Ridwan. that Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) was part of this
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Upon hearing of this oath, the Makkans became a third appeal, upon which Hazrat Uthman (Allah be afraid, and immediately said that a treaty should be pleased with him) presented yet another hundred camels. It made. They sent Suhail bin Amr to the Holy Prophet is also recorded that Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in order to nalise the presented ten thousand dinars to the Prophet (peace and terms and an agreement was reached, which is blessings of Allah be upon him) as well. known as the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that SERMON: 5 February 2021 Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) had bought a piece of heaven. Men of Excellence Hazrat Uthman(Allah be pleased with him) Prophecy Regarding Caliphate Huzoor stated that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah Huzoor said it is recorded that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) that and blessings of Allah be upon him) set out for the battle of Dhatur- he would be given a robe to wear that some would Riqa, he appointed Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased want him to take off but they would be hypocrites. with him) as the Amir of Madinah in his stead. Sacrifces Accepted in the Heavens Incident During Conquest of Makkah Huzoor said that Hazrat Abu Bakr held Hazrat At the conquest of Makkah, the Holy Prophet (peace and Uthman (Allah be pleased with them both) in high esteem. Once blessings of Allah be upon him) forgave everyone, except four. One during his Caliphate, there was a drought. People was I rimah bin Abi Jahl, who ed be ore he could approached Hazrat Abu Bakr (Allah be pleased with him), who be caught. However, he later returned and accepted told them not to worry, they would nd ease that Islam. Another was Abdullah bin Abi Sarh who hid. evening. On that same day, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was pleased with him) returned with his trading caravan from accepting people’s oath of allegiance, Abdullah came Syria, carrying wheat and grain. People went to his out and Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) asked the home and asked him to sell the produce he had Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) on his behalf brought back, so that it could be distributed amongst to forgive him. Initially, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah the poor. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) enquired be upon him) refused, but then he agreed and accepted how much pro t they would give him. They said that his oath of allegiance. they would give him one or two more dirhams than the actual cost. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) said Hazrat Ikrimah’s Acceptance that there was someone who was offering him more. Huzoor then related the incident of Ikrimah’s They asked who was offering him a greater price, to acceptance according to historical accounts. His which he replied that God was offering him more. acceptance was the ul lment o a prophecy. The Holy Then he gave the wheat and grains to them as alms. Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saw in a dream that he was in a beautiful garden where he saw a branch Later that night Hazrat Ibn Abbas saw the Holy Prophet laden with dates. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in a hurry in a dream. be upon him) asked who this was for and was told that it Hazrat Ibn Abbas asked why the hurry. The Prophet was for Abu Jahl. Initially this was worrying as the (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied that alms given by gardens are only promised for the believers. However, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) was accepted by the later when Hazrat Ikrimah accepted Islam, the Holy heavens, and God had settled his marriage in heaven Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) understood that and they had all been invited. the dream was about him. SERMON: 19 February 2021 Great Sacrifce of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) During Tabuk Prophecy of the Promised Son: The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) made an He Will be Filled With Secular & Spiritual Knowledge appeal or nancial help in preparation or the battle of Tabuk. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) presented After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah a hundred camels. Then the Holy Prophet (peace and al-Fatihah, Huzoor said in the Community, 20th blessings of Allah be upon him) made another appeal, Hazrat February is commemorated for the prophecy Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) presented another hundred vouchsafed to the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) camels. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) made regarding the Promised Son.
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As far as the formal education of Hazrat Musleh such as Turkey should proceed in the future. Maood is concerned, it was not very extensive as he only studied up until the primary level. The Need for Religion In March 1921, Hazrat Musleh Maood delivered a Comprehension of the Love for God speech on the topic of ‘The Need for Religion.’ He In March 1907, when he was only 18 years old, Hazrat answered all o the points with great pro ciency Musleh Maood wrote an impressive treatise on the stating that the need for religion is based upon the topic of The love for God. existence of God and His converse with people, and in this age, no one has had more converse with God than the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). Knowledge With Regards to Ataining True Success In December of 1908, Hazrat Musleh Maood at the age Another treatise by Hazrat Musleh Maood was ‘The of 19, presented a speech at the Annual Convention Existence of God.’ He presented the concept of God in in Qadian on the topic of Attaining True Success. various other religions in history and soundly proved the existence of God. Understanding of the Remembrance of God In the Annual Convention of 1916, two years after A Gif to the Prince of Wales becoming the Caliph, he delivered a speech on the Another book which Hazrat Musleh Maood wrote Remembrance of God. was ‘A Gift to the Prince of Wales’ which was sent to Edward VIII. In this, he conveyed the true message of Awareness of the Atributes of God Islam to him and invited him to accept it. In October 1919, Hazrat Musleh Maood delivered a speech in Patiala, the topic of which was the attribute Invitng the World to the True Islam of God, ‘Lord of all the Worlds’ also known as the Hazrat Musleh Maood wrote a book titled ‘Ahmadiyyat: general grace of God which applies to all things and The True Islam.’ A summary of this book was read all people. out at the Wembley Conference in 1924. This book presented such great ideas, that even Christian Another lecture delivered in 1919 was ‘The Outset of priests attested to the fact that this book presented Dissension in Islam.’ In this lecture, Hazrat Musleh points which had never before been heard. Maood explained that the dissension which arose These examples were just a glimpse into the life of in Islam a ter about teen years a ter the demise o Hazrat Musleh Maood when he was still in his youth. the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is often Huzoor prayed that may Allah continue to elevate his cited by the opponents of Islam as a blight against station in paradise. the religion Islam. Hazrat Musleh Maood said that he wished to dispel such false notions. SERMON: 26 February 2021
Insight into Divine Decree Men of Excellence Another speech delivered in 1919 was on the subject Hazrat Usman(Allah be pleased with him) of ‘Divine Decree.’ This, no doubt, is a di cult sub ect to tackle. However Hazrat Musleh Maood presented it After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al- in a most eloquent manner. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Fatihah, Huzoor continued highlighting incidents IV (Allah have mercy on him) said that to deliver such a speech from the life of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him). at the Annual Convention, where both learned and educated people were listening, as well as those who Huzoor mentioned the Battle of Sawari which took were not educated, and to present it in such a manner place between the Muslims and Romans. Constantine that both could understand is indeed a great feat. set out an army of 500 ships against the Muslims. In the end, the Muslims prevailed. Similarly, Huzoor Advice to Muslim Natons highlighted victories in various regions and countries Hazrat Musleh Maood delivered another lecture on afforded to the Muslims during the time of Hazrat the topic of ‘The Treaty of Turkey and the Future Uthman (Allah be pleased with him). These include places such Conduct of Muslims’. After the First World War, the as Rome, Armenia, and Afghanistan. deals made with Muslim countries were very crippling and unfair. Thus, Hazrat Musleh Maood gave sound Message of Islam Reaches the Indian Subcontnent advice and guidance as to how Muslims countries The message of Islam also reached the Indian sub-
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continent during the time of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be accept their apologies and that there was no reason pleased with him) . It is narrated that he sent armies towards to take such action. Mukran and Sindh where the Muslims were able to spread the message of Islam. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) clari ed the various allegations being levelled against him by Dissension Foretold the hypocrites. For example there was an allegation The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had that Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) whilst travelling foretold that there would be opposition against would not shorten his prayers as instructed by the Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) when one day, God Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). would grant him a robe to wear, but some would want Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) explained that this to remove it. The Prophet (peace and blessings of only took place once when he travelled to Mina, Allah be upon him) advised that when this happens, and he did not need to shorten his prayer there he should not take it off. because he owned property there, and his in-laws also resided in Mina. Another allegation was that he During the days of his illness, the Holy Prophet (peace would appoint youngsters to high posts. However, he and blessings of Allah be upon him) called Hazrat Uthman (Allah be clari ed that he only appointed those who possessed pleased with him) and they sat alone when the Prophet (peace high levels of piety and the capacity to undertake the and blessings of Allah be upon him) spoke to him. responsibility given.
It was during the time of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased Even then, the Companions insisted that they should with him) that disorder amongst the Muslims began to be killed on account of the disorder they were brewing, arise. Huzoor quoted Hazrat Musleh Maood who said But Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) insisted that that some blame either Hazrat Uthman or Hazrat Ali no such action would be taken; he hoped for their (Allah be pleased with them both) as the reasons why this disorder reformation. This was the level of mercy shown by began. However he explained that such a notion Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him). Unfortunately such is completely false, for both were great servants of clemency did nothing for the hypocrites. Instead it Islam and had reached such heights of spirituality increased their dissension and disorder. that they could not commit any deed that would contradict the teachings of Islam. SERMON: 5 March 2021
Spreading of Mischief Men of Excellence There was in fact a group of people who were Hazrat Uthman(Allah be pleased with him) spreading falsities regarding the Companions of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). They would After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al- go around and express their complaints to whoever Fatihah, Huzoor proceeded to highlight incidents would listen. Slowly, this group began growing, on the disorder that arose during the life of Hazrat being easily in uenced as they would be entrapped Uthman (Allah be pleased with him). as soon as they accepted Islam and their faith was weak. Furthermore, they had never met or spent time The rebels wanted Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) to around the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), discard the robe of Khilafat. He refuse and the rebels or even his senior Companions. Thus they were easily continued in this attempt for twenty days in uenced. Khalifa’s House Besieged Clemency & Wisdom After twenty days, seeing as they were unsuccessful, Even the perpetrators of the disorder against Hazrat the rebels decided to restrict Hazrat Uthman (Allah be Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) conceded that they would pleased with him) to his home and cut off all lines of supply not be able to openly spread this disorder whilst he to him. was in power. In fact, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) gathered these people together with the Companions. At this time, those raising disorder began seeking Admonishment to the Besiegers forgiveness from Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him). Learning this, Hazrat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) went The Companions said that it would be permissible to Hazrat Uthman’s (Allah be pleased with him) home and to kill those who were raising this disorder. However, explained to the rebels besieging it that the method Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) said that he would they had adopted was wrong and they should desist.
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The rebels retorted that they would not allow a single him). Thus, one night the rebels attacked his home. drop of water to reach Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with There were a few companions outside his home who him). When Hazrat Umm Habibah, a wife of the Prophet valiantly put up a defence. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), went with some water and pleased with him) came out with his shield and took those tried reasoning with the rebels, they began attacking companions inside his home. the mule she was riding. Observing this, the Muslims realised that there was no chance in reasoning with He advised them that there were greater purposes these rebels. which they were yet to ul l and so they should not ght. As some o the companions le t at the behest o Circular to Provincial Governors Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him), some of the senior Huzoor said that Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) companions felt that no matter what, it was their duty wrote a letter to Muslims in which he said that there to remain there and protect their Caliph. The rebels were some who wished to create disorder. However set re and burned down the ront gate. Upon seeing these people did not realise that it was God Himself this, the remaining companions took their arms and who appoints a Khalifa, as stipulated in the Qur’an. went towards the rebels. Though they were few in He said that the rebels had made three demands number, the companions fought valiantly. from him; that he should be equally reprimanded for any punishment which he had given to anyone. If he SERMON: 12 March 2021 did not agree to this, then he should relinquish his Khillafat. If he did not agree to this either, then the Men of Excellence rebels would send their men and tell people to stop Hazrat Usman(Allah be pleased with him) being obedient to him. After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al- In response to these demands, Hazrat Uthman (Allah Fatihah, Huzoor continued highlighting incidents be pleased with him) said that previous Caliphs were never from the life of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him). reprimanded for decisions which they made, yet the rebels wished to reprimand him. This only meant Amir Mu‘awiyyah’s Suggestons that this was an excuse to kill him. As for abandoning Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) performed his last the robe of Khilafat, he said that they could whatever Hajj about a year before his demise. At the time, the they wanted, he would never leave the mantle rebels had already started creating their disorder. bestowed upon him by God. As for the third matter, Amir Mu‘awiyyah had accompanied Hazrat Uthman Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) said that he never (Allah be pleased with him) and suggested that he should go forced anyone to pledge allegiance to him, however to Syria with him, as the disorder was rising. Hazrat after having done so, if they sought to make people Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) replied that under no break their oaths then they themselves would suffer circumstance would he leave the proximity of the the consequences. Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Then Amir Mu‘awiyyah suggested that he would send a Syrian When all else was failing, the rebels tried to provoke army for protection. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) to retaliate so they with him) replied that he would not allow for such an could have an e cuse to ght against him. expense to be incurred by the treasury simply for his protection. Then Amir Mu‘awiyyah replied that the Seeing that the rebels were looking for an excuse to only reason this disorder could rise was that senior kill Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him), Muslims would companions were present in Madinah and the rebels gather around his home and stand guard. However, could think that if they did away with Hazrat Uthman Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) was so sel ess, (Allah be pleased with him) then one of them could take care of that he told an army of 3,000 men who had come to matters after him. Thus, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased protect him, that they should not put their lives in with him) should send them away and spread them out danger, as the rebels only had an issue with him. in various places. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) replied that he could not disperse those whom the Worthy Eforts of the Companions Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had gathered. Upon seeing the Muslims fervour to protect their Upon this, Amir Mu‘awiyyah was in tears, and said Khalifa, the rebels grew worried for their own sakes that Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) should at least and thought that they would have to act quickly in announce that should anything happen to him, their attempt of killing Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with Amir Mu‘awiyyah had permission to take retribution.
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Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) replied that whatever Fearless Display was destined to happen would come to pass, and he Huzoor continued quoting Hazrat Musleh Maood could not do this either. who related the incident and said that as the rebels were attacking Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him), they Admonishing the Rebel Captors were using foul language about his wife, and even Whilst Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him)was further, about Hazrat A’ishah. Yet despite it all, Hazrat imprisoned in his own home by the rebels, he warned Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) never feared martyrdom. his besiegers that if they dared to kill him, they would Even when the rebels entered his home, he continued never be able to offer prayers together, nor would they reciting the Holy Qur’an without any fear. ever be united in ghting bac against the enemy. The rebels did not pay any heed to these words. After the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) people began to understand the true importance Martyrdom of Khilafat. When the rebels saw there were devoted Muslims gathered by the door of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) they realised that it would be di cult to enter into his home. Thus, they decided to go into a neighbour’s home and climb over the wall from there. When they entered Hazrat Uthman’s (Allah be pleased with him) home, they found him reciting the Holy Qur’an. Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) knew beforehand that this was the day he would be martyred, and so he had assigned two people to stand guard at the treasury, so that no matter what happened, no one could steal from the treasury. First, Hazrat Abu Bakr’s son advanced, and harshly pulled Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) by the beard. Upon this, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) said to him that had his father been alive, then he would never have acted in this way. Upon hearing Let the youth understand the this, he moved away and left. However, the other importance of prayer. The fve- rebels advanced, and one of them struck Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) on the head with an iron time daily prayer – Salat – is rod. Blood began to drip from his head. The rebels, obligatory for each and every without any regard, kicked the copy of the Holy Qur’an which he had been reciting. Incidentally, the Muslim. Make them realise the blood of Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) fell onto the importance of it by providing following verse: them verses from the Holy
‘and Allah will surely avenge thee against them, for Quran, the Ahadith and the He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.’ (2:138) passages of the Promised
The rebels continued to attack. Hazrat Uthman (Allah Messiah (peace be upon him). be pleased with him) tried blocking the strike which cut his hand. At this moment, Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) said that this was the hand which rst wrote HAZRAT KHALIFATUL down verses of the Holy Qur’an. At this time, Hazrat MASIH V Uthman's (Allah be pleased with him) wife stepped forward and stood before him, but those rebels did not even hesitate in attacking a woman, as a result of which her ngers were cut. Then they continued attac ing Hazrat Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) until they martyred him. ‘Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.’
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Waqfe Arzi Scheme On 12th March 1966 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III, Hazrat This year in 2021, Huzoor launched a Virtual Waqfe Mirza Nasir Ahmad (Allah have mercy on him), introduced the Arzi scheme. The target is to attain 1,000 Waaqifeen Waqfe Arzi scheme. The purpose of this project is to Arzi (short-term dedication). The period of Waqf can promote the learning and teaching of the Holy Quran be between 3 days to 6 weeks and the mode of Waqf as well as imparting religious knowledge to local is currently virtual, via Zoom, MS Teams, Phone, etc members. Under Waqfe Arzi , at their own expense, thousands of Ahmadis are teaching the Holy Qur’an The place of Waqf will be provided by the department to the members, exhorting them to do good deeds of Talimul Qur’an & Waqfe Arzi UK. Devotees from and shun evil. Ansar and Khuddam will do their waqf duties in cooperation with the local President. A Lajna devotee The net result of this activity is that members of the shall complete her Waqf duties in cooperation with Community are receiving religious education and the local Lajna President. moral training, which in turn is strengthening their character. • The devotee shall spend his/her time in: • Zikre Ilahi (remembrance of Allah) When this scheme was rst launched, many • Offering Tahajjud prayers in addition to obligatory members of the community readily answered the prayers call of the Khalifa of the time by saying “Labayk” (we • Recitation of the Holy Qur’an are here) and put themselves forward for temporary • Teaching of the Holy Qur’an dedication. In reference to why this scheme was • Tarbiyyat and Tabligh activities started, Huzoor says: • Visiting the sick and elderly people • Waqare Amal “The main purpose of the Waqfe Arzi scheme is • Promoting Waqf-e-Arzi Scheme and any other that members of the community should at their activity in cooperation with and under the own expense voluntarily go to various Jama’ats direction of the President of the delegated and organise classes for the learning and teaching Jama’at. of the Holy Quran. The local Jama’ats should be so organised that they should willingly and happily take If any Jama’at member is interested in applying for up the yoke of the Holy Qur’an upon their shoulders Waqfe Arzi, they can apply online here: and set an example for the world.” https://ahmadiyya.uk/nqc/waqf-e-arzi/
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Virtual Meetings held with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V All reports have been adapted from the press releases issued by the Press & Media Office of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at.
Virtual Meetng of UK o humanity and in order to ul l the pledge o being Waqf-e-Nau With a Waqf-e-Nau. In response, Huzoor Aqdas stated, Hazrat Amirul Momineen “A medical student should study regardless of On 28 February 2021, Hazrat Amirul Momineen whether he is a Waqf-e-Nau or not. You will not attain Khalifatul Masih V held a virtual online meeting UK a degree if you do not study well. Indeed, whether Waqf-e-Nau. Huzoor presided the meeting from his you are a medical student or studying any other o ce in Islamabad, Til ord, whilst the Wa e-Nau eld, concentrate in your studies and, alongside joined the meeting virtually. this, pay attention towards prayers. Increase your connection with Allah. O er your ve daily prayers at The event started with the recitation of the Holy their appointed time.” Qur’an, followed by a poem and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon And continued, him) and the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). “If an atheist studies and works hard whilst not Huzoor Aqdas was given a video presentation of believing in God, it does not matter; he will receive his the various engaging talks and presentations held recompense from Allah the Almighty for the efforts the previous day at the Waqf-e-Nau Virtual Retreat he puts into his studies. But an Ahmadi Muslim is organised by the Waqf-e-Nau department of Majlis someone who believes in Islam, in the existence Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya UK. of Allah the Almighty and has certainty that Allah helps him. So, along with his studies he will also During the rest of the 50-minute meeting, members have to prove that he has a connection with Allah had the opportunity to speak directly to Huzoor Aqdas the Almighty.” and asked questions on various matters relating to their future career choices, the importance and Huzoor Anwar further elaborated, objectives of dedicating their lives and the challenges Do not think that just because an atheist attains facing the youth in this day and age. success, therefore you should attain success too [without prayer]. There is a difference between the Huzoor was asked how a Waqf-e-Nau student of two. And you have to consider this difference. It is medicine should study to ensure that he becomes a very subtle difference and you will have to bear the best possible medical pro essional or the bene t this in mind. If you keep this in mind, you will have
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a connection with God and you will pay attention focus upon your studies. However, other than the towards your studies and you will then be able to time you spend on your studies, at weekends and achieve your targets.” other free time, utilise for service of the Jama’at. You should not waste your time in futile pursuits.” Another question related to what specialisations the Wa -e-Nau doctors should do to bene t the Jama’at. Huzoor continued, Huzoor replied, “Do not waste your studies at the excuse of serving the Jama’at. It should not be so. Give rst pre erence “We need all kinds of specialists. If you are going to your studies and then use any spare time to serve to Africa then we need general surgeons there. the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. When your studies If we send you to Pakistan, in Rabwah, then we are complete, you should write and inform that you need cardiologists – interventionists or simple are ready to ul l your li e dedication and that you are cardiologists. Therefore, every Waqf-e-Nau who is giving your complete time for the Jama’atAhmadiyya becoming a doctor, once he completes his degree, Muslim Community. Then without any greed, ul l should write and seek guidance as to which the purpose of devoting your life and accomplish specialisation he should go into. There is no general your life dedication.” principle. We cannot say, ‘All Waqifeen-e-Nau should go into this eld or that eld.’ It depends on the Huzoor Anwar was also asked what prayer or spiritual requirements and the interests of the individual. I procedure should be adopted by those looking for guide them based upon that.” wor during the di cult period o Covid-19 when many jobs are in short supply. Hazrat Khalifatul One student asked what they should give priority Masih V stated, to if they are studying, whilst, at the same time, volunteering in various roles within the Jama’at. In Do your prayers ve times a day and pray whilst reply, Hazrat Amirul Momineen advised, prostrating that Allah the Almighty may create ease for us. There is no supplication other than this. The “Those who are studying in university should see if greatest supplication is the observance o the ve they can do justice to their Community responsibilities daily prayers. Allah the Almighty has not said that if along with their studies. If they cannot do justice you do one particular prayer He will certainly accept then they should mention to their superiors that for a it. Allah the Almighty has said that you should do the certain time, and particularly during exam periods, ve daily prayers and ul l your obligatory prayers it is not possible for them to serve fully. At such times, and pray during them and He will accept the prayers.”
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One o the Wa -e-Nau as ed what sacri ces Wa -e- on research or pursue teaching careers. Hazrat Nau members can make which will be acceptable in Khalifatul Masih V said, the sight of Allah the Almighty. In response, Huzoor Aqdas answered, We need people in all elds. Ahmadi Muslim scholars should also go into research. Those studying physics “Anything you are doing to please Allah the Almighty, in particular should do so. Those studying biology for the sake of Allah the Almighty, then He will accept will go into biomedical sciences and then they can go it. Allah the Almighty says that even if you put a into research. If someone who is studying biology and morsel of food in your wife’s mouth, for the sake of chemistry and is unable to enter into medicine, he attaining the love of Allah, even that action will be can go into biomedical sciences. The ones studying considered to be your sacri ce and even that will be chemistry should go into research too. Other than pleasing to Allah the Almighty. This is the extent of the that, if someone is not at the level where they can mercy of Allah!… What more do you need? Whatever go into research – their second preference should be you are doing to achieve the love of Allah and for the teaching. First preference should be research and sake of Allah, Allah will accept it and consider it as second preference should be teaching.” your sacri ce or Him. Huzoor continued, Hazrat Amirul Momineen enquired how many of those present were studying engineering and would “From amongst the Waqf-e-Nau we need teachers be devoting their time for the service of the Jama’at in every subject. We only need a certain percentage after completing their studies. Huzoor advised that to serve in our Ahmadiyya schools. Other than that after their studies they should gain experience in the we need teachers who can teach in external schools eld and they can then be sent to A rica under the here in these countries. If there are good teachers International Association of Ahmadi Architects and working in these schools they can at least teach good Engineers which helps develop deprived areas of the morals to the children. This is something we also world by providing water, electricity and other basic have to consider. As many Ahmadi Muslim teachers necessities. go into schools to teach, the greater the moral training that can be done of children, regardless of In a very affectionate exchange, Huzoor Anwar asked those children being Christians, Buddhists, atheists if those present had taken part in previous classes or Ahmadi Muslims. Wherever an Ahmadi Muslim that Huzoor has held over the years with children is present, then other than his own subject, he will and youth. be delivering a moral training too to the children. Therefore, teaching is a very good profession.” Huzoor Aqdas remarked that because of the Covid-19 lockdown it had been a long time since he had met Virtual Audience For Jamia them and they had grown and their appearance had Ahmadiyya Bangladesh With changed. Hazrat Amirul Momineen
“You have grown up and many of you have grown Students of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh were very beautiful beards and look older and that is granted an audience with Hazrat Amirul Momineen why, maybe I am not able to recognise some of you. on 13 February 2021. Hazoor Aqdas chaired the 60 It has actually been a very long time since Waqf-e- minute meeting rom his o ce in Islamabad Til ord Nau classes have been held. Covid-19 has caused while the Jamia students were seated in their Jamia a lot of problems for everyone in the past year and in Ahmad Nagar Bangladesh. so I have not even been able to meet you all. Today I am seeing your faces and they have changed, It was the rst time Huzoor had held a class li e this and some of you may even have become married! with Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh. Anyway, you are handsome by the Grace of Allah but I cannot recognise some of the faces. I will most likely The event began with the recitation of the Holy remember your faces if I see older photos of you.” Qur’an, followed by a poem and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon One of the Waqf-e-Nau members asked for advice him) and an excerpt from the pronouncements of the for those studying sciences such as physics, biology Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). and chemistry and whether they should focus more During the course of the meeting a video presentation
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was given where Huzoor was shown the premises of Qur’an it states in relation to the injunction that Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh and the neighbouring Muslims must be obedient to the Holy Prophet areas where members lived. Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and says that “Follow me: then will Allah love you.” The Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh So what is obedience? It is to follow the practice of presented an outline of the history of Jamia the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings Ahmadiyya in Bangladesh and its progress since. be upon him) and to observe one’s prayers like the One student sought the guidance of Hazrat Amirul Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be Momineen about how best to study and learn the upon him) would observe his prayers, with complete Jamia Ahmadiyya syllabus. In response, Huzoor devotion and concentration.” advised, Huzoor further stated, “The best way to learn is that you read over what you are going to study in class in advance. Ask your “The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings teachers to tell you beforehand what they are going be upon him) offered voluntary prayers and so, you to teach. Then, whatever is taught in class, revise that should do the same. The Holy Prophet Muhammad when you return to your hostel. So, read up on the (peace and blessings be upon him) would spend lecture beforehand and then revise it afterwards. time in the remembrance of Allah and so you should This way you will be able to remember it. You should do so as well. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace also pray to Allah the Almighty as well that may He and blessings be upon him) received people with enlighten your intellect and enable you to memorise the very best manners and grace and so you should what you are studying.” meet people in this way. If we act in this way, we will become Allah’s beloved.” Another question related to forging a closer bond of love with God Almighty. In reply, Huzoor explained, And added,
“If you obey Allah, you will become His beloved. The So, o er the ve daily prayers with due care, recite love must be mutual. What did the companions of the Holy Quran and strive to understand it and act the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on the instructions of God. Along with your worship, be upon him) do? The companions loved the Holy ul l the rights o man ind. This is what ma es a Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon person beloved to Allah the Almighty and these are him), according to the Holy Qur’an. In the Holy the qualities a Missionary should inculcate within
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himself. When you inculcate these qualities within gave me the opportunity to propagate the message yourself, you will become a successful Missionary. of Islam and He enabled me to teach the faith.’ If You will be among those who call people towards you think in this way it will naturally instil humility God Almighty and you will also be the ones who within you and bring you closer to God Almighty.” draw attention towards ul lling the rights o people. You must rst set your own high moral standard Upon being asked about his meetings with various only then will you be able to become a successful world leaders and in uential gures, Hazrat Missionary. This is what will make you become the Khalifatul Masih V said, beloved of God.” “Firstly, we must never fear any person. We are Ahmadi Another student asked about how they can inculcate Muslims and so we should have a rm conviction within themselves the true spirit of life dedication. that we need not be overawed by any person. After In reply Huzoor Anwar stated, all, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given the revelation that ‘You have been helped with “Always remember that the Promised Messiah (peace prestige.’ Further, before such meetings, I pray that be upon him) was given a revelation by God Almighty Allah the Almighty may help me and open the minds that, “He is pleased with your humble ways.” And and soften the hearts of those who I shall address. so be humble. Never succumb to arrogance upon Additionally, there are other prayers I offer. So always gaining knowledge. Other than that, whilst being remember that there is no need to be afraid of any truly consumed with humility, be mindful of the person.” words of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that “I was poor and helpless; unknown and without Hazoor further explained, skills.” “We are the ones that are tasked with guiding the Huzoor continued, world. When you understand and comprehend this then you should have no fear knowing that Allah’s So inculcate within yoursel the rm realisation help is with us and in the knowledge that the that, ‘I was nothing and Allah gave me the ability to promise of Allah the Almighty to support and help the come to Jamia and Allah the Almighty gave me the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) is eternal. So, ability to graduate from Jamia as a missionary and by the grace of God I have never encountered any fear Allah the Almighty granted me the opportunity to or nerves regardless of how prominent or powerful serve and ensure the moral training of others. Allah the leader is who I am meeting.”
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One of the trainee missionaries asked about the teachings and ul lling his mission and purpose. meaning of the revelation of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) which states that “Kings will On the subject of preaching, one of the students seek blessings from your garments.” Explaining the mentioned that whilst some people were moving revelation, Huzoor Anwar replied, away from religion, others were developing extremist tendencies and asked what the best way should be to “It means that in every action of the Promised deal with both kinds of people. Responding Huzoor Messiah (peace be upon him) and in every saying Aqdas explained, of his and in his clothes, there are blessings – everything associated with the Promised Messiah “Those who have moved away from religion have (peace be upon him) is blessed. Therefore, according become materialistic. Nowadays in the world, a to this revelation, even the great kings, will one day large proportion of the people is no longer interested consider it an immense blessing and honour to be in religion. Amongst them, the Muslims are less gifted with some cloth of the Promised Messiah expressive that they have moved away from faith but (peace be upon him).” in reality, even their situation is similar to the rest. People of other faiths express openly as well that they And continued, do not believe in God Almighty. Therefore, atheism is spreading fast. People are consumed by materialism “In this day and age it is not possible for every and worldlines has overcome them. This was in person to attain the blessings of the physical clothes fact the image that the Holy Prophet Muhammad of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). (peace and blessings be upon him) depicted of the However, we can all be recipients of his blessings by latter days and these were the exact circumstances implementing his teachings and striving to ul l his that were foretold would lead to the advent of the mission. We should be seeking all of the blessings Promised Messiah (peace be upon him).” associated with him and of his advent and the great rejuvenation of Islam that has taken place through Advising the best way to preach to those who had the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him)… It is developed extremist tendencies, Hazrat Khalifatul through the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) Masih V said, that the world is destined to unite under the banner of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings “We must explain and educate those who have be upon him). These are the blessings the Promised extremist tendencies of the true and peaceful Messiah (peace be upon him) has bequeathed to us teachings of Islam. The Promised Messiah (peace be and it is now our responsibility to bene t rom them upon him) said that all people must be informed of and to spread them to the corners of the world.” the true teachings of Islam. Indeed, the purpose of his coming was to inform that Islam has two purposes, Thereafter, Hazrat Amirul Momineen mentioned rstly to bring people closer to God and to ul l His that he wore the ring that belonged to the Promised rights and secondly to ma e people ul l the rights Messiah (peace be upon him) which bears the of one another.” inscription of the verse of the Holy Qur’an once revealed to the Promised Messiah (peace be upon Advising on how to speak to those who held extreme him stating, Is not Allah su cient or His servant? . and misinformed notions about Islam, Huzoor Anwar Huzoor stated, opined,
“This ring that I am wearing with the inscription “Is “Those who are extremists must be told that not Allah su cient or His servant? , it is the ring extremism has no place in Islam. The life of the Holy of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). I Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon am wearing it due to the desire to bene t rom and him) was spent entirely doing good towards others. derive the blessings associated with it. So, whoever The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings has the opportunity to gain blessings of the physical be upon him) has been given the title of “a mercy for things which are blessed, they should bene t rom all peoples in the Holy Quran. Can anyone nd even those blessings. However, above all, as I have said, one incident where the Holy Prophet Muhammad each Jamia student should try to attain the spiritual (peace and blessings be upon him) imposed a war on blessings of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon people? Never! In the Holy Quran the commandment him) which are the blessings of spreading his o war was rst given is in Chapter 22 verses 40 and
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41. In these verses, Allah the Almighty says that speak to you and eventually a time will come when the adversaries have exceeded all bounds in their they will realise that the teachings are the same and cruelties and so a defensive war may be fought so they will say, let us listen to what else you have to to stop them. It also states that Allah the Almighty say, so then they will begin to listen to you.” repels some men by means of others and if these people continue their injustices, then no synagogue And continued: of Jews, churches, or any temples or mosques will remain intact. Thus, when Allah the Almighty gave “This will take time and require patience. The Holy the commandment permitting a war, He did so for Quran states that, “Call unto the way of thy Lord with the sake of protecting all religions.” wisdom and goodly exhortation.” If they do not wish to listen in one way then deal with them in another Huzoor Aqdas further stated: way. This is one method I have mentioned but you may look for other ways yourself too according to “Islam opposes extremism and does not support your circumstances to see how you can convince it. The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace these people. The other aspect is prayer. Prayer is and blessings be upon him) bears witness to the very powerful and strong and if you pray for them fact that he never supported extremism. He always then Allah has the power to do all things. He is the forgave people and laid forth the greatest example of Master. If God deems it that these people should forgiveness at the time of the Victory of Mecca when adopt softness in their hearts and their end should be he said to the Meccans, ‘No blame shall lie on you good, then He will open up their hearts. However, we this day.’ He said these words to such people who had should always make an effort from our side to guide carried out severe torture and unparalleled cruelties. and not give up. This was the injunction given to the So, we must tell this to the extremists and ask them Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be what wrongful acts have they become involved upon him) that he should convey the message and in! This was not the teaching of the Holy Prophet propagate the message but it is not incumbent upon Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)… you that the people you preach to must certainly The Holy Quran is full of such benevolent teachings believe.” and the practice and life and character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon Virtual Meetng of him) and his every moment is witness to the fact that Waqf-e-Nau he always practiced and preached teachings of love, From Bangladesh With kindness and peace. These are the teachings you Hazrat Amirul Momineen must inform people about.” On 30 January 2021, Hazrat Amirul Momineen One of the students mentioned that some of the non- Khalifatul Masih V held a virtual online meeting with Ahmadi Muslims that he tried to approach whilst over 135 Waqfeen-e-Nau from Bangladesh. preaching were unwilling to listen. Huzoor advised, Huzoor presided the meeting rom his o ce in Islamabad, Tilford, while the Waqfeen-e-Nau joined “It is their misfortune then that they wish not to from the National Headquarters of the Jama’at in listen to the truth. Pray for them. Do not preach to Bangladesh at the Darut Tabligh Mosque complex in them about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Dhaka. Firstly, pray for them that Allah the Almighty may soften their hearts. Secondly, tell them, ‘At least you The event began with the recitation of the Holy are a Muslim, so let us speak about the life of the Qur’an, followed by a poem and sayings of the Holy Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the upon him) and the life of his companions and the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). commandments of the Holy Quran.’ So, when they will see that you are speaking of the Holy Quran and For the rest of the one-hour meeting, members took you are following its teachings and you speak about the opportunity to ask Huzoor Anwar a series of your love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace questions on various issues. and blessings be upon him) and the love for the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace Whilst responding to a question about how a Waqf- and blessings be upon him), they will continue to e-Nau can better ul l their pledge o dedicating
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which become widespread global pandemics are sent by Allah the Almighty to remind mankind that there is a God and so they may come towards Him and seek forgiveness for their sins and try to save themselves from the illness and do good deeds.”
One participant mentioned that Huzoor had appointed him to serve as a doctor in a hospital in Liberia being run by the Jama’at. He asked for prayers and Huzoor’s guidance. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V advised, their lives for the service of Islam, Hazrat Amirul Momineen advised, “My guidance to you is that you should serve the African people with true sincerity and with a spirit “Before your birth your parents dedicated your life in of service. The African people are such that if they the cause of Islam and when you reached the age of are treated well and are looked after then they will be 15 you renewed the bond of Waqf-e-Nau. If you keep sincerely grateful to you and they will also be happy this in mind, then you will recognise that you are life that the Jama’at is serving them. If you do not behave devotee for the cause of the Jama’at and for that the well and do not show a good example then instead of rst and oremost duty o a Wa -e-Nau is to obey, serving appropriately as a life devotee doctor, you will follow and practice the commandments of Allah the come to defame our Community. Always remember Almighty… You can only maintain the spirit of the you are going there for the sake of Allah with a spirit Waqf-e-Nau when you realise that you have to follow of service for mankind. So therefore, you must please the commandments and the injunctions given in the God by serving the people.” Holy Quran by Allah the Almighty.”
Another doctor appointed to serve as a life devotee Huzoor Aqdas continued, in a medical facility being built by the Jama’at in Bangladesh also asked for prayers and guidance. You must o er the ve daily prayers and the best Huzoor Anwar said, way or boys is to o er the ve daily prayers in congregation. Pray to Allah fervently in those prayers “You must work hard and pray. A doctor should that He save you from all bad things and enables always remember that Allah is the one who cures you to discharge your duties as Waqf-e-Nau and to a patient and so that is why whenever you see a follow all the commandments of Allah the Almighty. patient, do so after having prayed and when you Secondly, you should also recite the Holy Qur’an daily write a prescription, write Huwash-Sha ’ God is He and not only recite the Holy Quran in Arabic text but who cures’] on top of that prescription… And in your also try to know the meaning of it.” prayers at night pray for those patients whom you have seen that Allah grants health to them and Allah Huzoor further explained that maintaining a strong places His cure (shifa) in your hands.” relationship with Khilafat is vital,
Hazrat Amirul Momineen further advised, “Always try to strengthen your bond with Khilafat and that can only be done if you are listening to all “Treat each patient with great kindness and special the addresses, speeches and instructions given to attention. If you do so, then much of the illness of you by the Khalifa of the time. In this way you can the patient will improve simply by your good bedside strengthen your faith and be a good Waqf-e-Nau.” manner and the other half will be cured by the medication. If you pray and give medicine then Allah One of the younger Waqf-e-Nau participants asked will enable you to successfully treat a maximum why God had sent the coronavirus. Huzoor Aqdas number of those patients who come to you and replied, through you, Allah will give them health.”
“Many illnesses come in the world. For example, an A Waqf-e-Nau asked what productive forms of outbreak of typhoid occurs from time to time or the entertainment members of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme u or some other illness. Sometimes those illnesses
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should view. Huzoor Aqdas mentioned that rather the session from the Darut Tabligh Mosque complex than watching TV dramas or lms, educational in Dhaka, which serves as the National Headquarters programmes should be viewed instead. Further, of the Bangladesh Jama’at. Huzoor again highlighted the importance of the ve daily prayers and said that the Holy Qur’an has The event started with the recitation of the Holy mentioned that o ering the ve daily prayers stops Qur’an, followed by a poem and a saying of the Holy a person from indulging in immorality and so one Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and an should make all efforts to offer the prayers with due excerpt from the writings of the Promised Messiah diligence. (peace be upon him).
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V added that rather than For the remaining 55-minute of the meeting, playing computer and online games, which make members of Waqfaat-e-Nau took the opportunity to a person lazy and affect their mental health, it was ask Huzoor a series of questions on various subjects. better to adopt outdoor activities and sport and to In response to a question about the spiritual status seek good company for one’s friends. that women can attain, Hazrat Amirul Momineen explained, In response to another question about laziness and how to avoid it, Huzoor Aqdas stated that children “Other than prophethood, according to the Holy and young adults should seek to work hard and Qur’an, women can attain the spiritual rank of a Siddiq consistently. He advised them to produce a daily (truthful), Shaheed (martyr), Salihaat (righteous). time-chart to ensure their hours were spent in a There is a Hadith where a female companion of the productive and e cient manner and said that each Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be day should start with the worship of God Almighty. upon him) asked, ‘Men can attain martyrdom and Huzoor stated, they ta e part in battles and ma e great sacri ces. But those of us women who are at our homes, what is “How can we get rid of laziness? With determination. our status?’ The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be Make it a point that you are not going to be lazy. First upon him) replied, ‘When you look after your homes you should get up early in the morning for Fajr prayer and raise your children well and nurture the next and then recite the Holy Qur’an. In your prayers, you generation and guard over the homes, you will attain should pray to Allah The Almighty that He removes the same reward as men.” your laziness.” Huzoor Anwar further stated, Hazrat Amirul Momineen continued, “By ensuring the moral and spiritual state of their “The foremost thing is personal determination. No homes and living a righteous life, women can attain other person can help you in this regard. You yourself a truly great spiritual status. After all, they are the have to take measures. A doctor can only prescribe mothers of the prophets! Indeed, the Holy Prophet medicine. He cannot put the medicine in your mouth Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has forcefully. You have to get your treatment by yourself. said that ‘Paradise lies under the feet of the mothers’ O er ve daily prayers on time and pray to Allah the and so the status of a woman is such that if they Almighty that He removes your laziness.” bring up their children in a pious way they will prove to be the means of unlocking the doors to heaven. Virtual Meetng of What can be greater than this? Remember, the Holy Waqfaat-e-Nau Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon From Bangladesh With him) did not state that ‘heaven lies under the feet of Hazrat Amirul Momineen one’s father.’ Thus, the status of a mother in Islam is of the highest rank and consequently the status of a On 31 January 2021, Hazrat Amirul Momineen woman is very high. It is a rank and status that no Khalifatul Masih V held a virtual online meeting with one else can compete with – so long as a woman is over 130 Waqfaat-e-Nau from Bangladesh. rm in her aith and ensures the moral and spiritual upbringing of the next generation.” Huzoor A das presided the meeting rom his o ce in Islamabad, Tilford, while the Waqfaat-e-Nau joined One of the younger participants asked how she could
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that it would have been ungrateful of him to spit it out and complain and forget all past favours he had received from the king and so it did not behove him to show any ingratitude.
Huzoor also related a saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that a person should always look at those less fortunate than himself in matters of materialism and thus express gratitude for the favours that God has shown us. However, in matters of faith and spirituality, a person should look at those of a higher rank and should try to attain their status and excel them. His Holiness said this was the way to become truly become a good Waqf-e-Nau from a young age. grateful to God. Huzoor Aqdas advised her that when she reaches the age o seven she should start o ering the ve Huzoor was asked how he was as a student in his daily prayers regularly and learn how to read the secular education and what he had desired to Holy Qur’an and recite it daily. Additionally, Huzoor be when he grew up and if His Holiness had any said that children should listen to their parents and guidance for those who were currently studying. that Waqfaat-e-Nau should be known for their good Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said, character. Huzoor Anwar Ahmad said, “I was not the best of students but all of you should “Always remember that you are Waqf-e-Nau. You strive to excel in your studies. Nowadays without have to behave well and always be polite and kind studying it is di cult to survive and because you are to your fellow girls and fellow students and manifest Waqf-e-Nau and you have dedicated your lives, you the highest standards of conduct so that every should strive to become an asset for the Ahmadiyya person who nows you testi es to the act that you Muslim Community. Therefore, by studying and are extremely well mannered and of good character. gaining knowledge strive to improve and excel so You can then tell them, ‘It is because I am Waqf-e- that you may be able to better the lives of the future Nau that I am well behaved and seek to do good.” generations and be in a position to guide and protect them.” One Waqf-e-Nau member asked about how a person could best show gratitude to God Almighty. Hazrat Amirul Momineen further stated:
In reply, Khalifatul Masih V said: “When I was young I had many aspirations and sometimes I thought I would become one thing and “The best way to be grateful to Allah the Almighty is at other times I thought of becoming something else. that when you say ‘All praise belongs to Allah,’ you Eventually, because I had an interest in agriculture, I should do so whilst keeping in mind all the favours of did a degree in that and thereafter I dedicated my life God that He has bestowed upon you. Even if a person for the sake of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has to face some trials and tribulations, they should and Allah gave me the opportunity to do so. Anyway, bear them with patience and remember that Allah this desire to dedicate my life was one that I had has conferred upon them countless other bounties rom childhood and which I was able to ul l with and blessings. Those favours should always be borne the Grace of God.” in mind and never forgotten.” Huzoor Aqdas continued: Huzoor narrated the story of a king and his courtier. The king offered his courtier a fruit which turned out “I had many other wishes whereby I thought I may to be very bitter, however the courtier ate the fruit become one thing or another and then I would and highly praised it and expressed gratitude. When dedicate my life. I could not become any of those but the king realised the fruit was bitter he asked his Allah gave me the opportunity to dedicate my life courtier why he had praised it. The courtier replied and ultimately Allah the Almighty brought me to this
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position. Anyway, my guidance for all of you is that because you have dedicated your lives, you should work diligently, study hard and seek to achieve a high standard in your studies. Even if later, you do not go into employment, you will bene t rom your education and will be able to use it to help the future generation.”
A mother mentioned the challenges she faced raising her young child. She said that having a small child often left her exhausted and she sought the “May Allah the Almighty protect you and keep you guidance of His Holiness in this regard. In response, safe and, as female members of the Waqf-e-Nau Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said, scheme, may you all come to ul l the true purpose and objectives of the dedication of your lives for Even i you nd it di cult, you should not e press the sake of your faith and be those who protect and your anger at your child or take out your frustration nurture the future generation in the best way. May a upon her. Rather, you should explain to the child that pious Ahmadi Muslim generation be born and raised you are tired and you are going to rest and reassure through you and may they become those who carry her that you will play with her afterwards. Children forth the propagation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim are naturally intelligent and they do understand. You Community and spread its message in Bangladesh. can even tell her that you are tired and so she should I also pray that may you soon be relieved from the press your legs or massage your head and the child evil clutches of the fanatical religious clerics in your will begin to enjoy that too. In this way you can guide country and may Allah the Almighty always be your and train her but do not show anger, do not shout Helper and Protector.” and do not say anything negative to them.” Virtual Meetng of Majlis The mother who asked this question also enquired Khuddamul Ahmadiyya what prayer she should recite in order to best control From Bangladesh With her emotions, upon which His Holiness said she Hazrat Amirul Momineen should recite Durood Shareef – invoking blessings upon the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and Virtual Meeting of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya blessings be upon him). Bangladesh With Hazrat Amirul Momineen
In another question, Huzoor Aqdas was asked that Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Bangladesh received apart from God who had been a source of emotional the honour of a meeting with Hazrat Khalifatul support that His Holiness had relied upon during Masih V on 7th February 2021. Huzoor presided the his period of Khilafat in the face of adversity and meeting rom his o ce in Islamabad Til ord, while the intense opposition and persecution faced by the the Khuddam joined from the Darut Tabligh Mosque Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. complex in Dhaka, which serves as the National Headquarters of the Jama’at in Bangladesh. Huzoor Aqdas replied and said, During the meeting, Khuddam were able to present “There is no one else. It is only Allah the Almighty. a report of their respective departmental activities Only Allah helps me and no one else has the strength and proposed future plans. Huzoor Aqdas issued to help me.” instructions regarding the moral and religious training of Khuddam and ensuring that Majlis At the end of the meeting, His Holiness prayed that Khuddamul Ahmadiyya continually progressed. the Waqf-e-Nau members be those who lived up to their pledge of devoting their lives for the sake of Huzoor encouraged the heads of national Islam. departments to diligently provide regular feedback to the reports that are received from regional and Hazrat Amirul Momineen said: local chapters of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Bangladesh to analyse their activities and help them
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improve. Anwar said that the department should organise University seminars where both Ahmadi Muslims Huzoor Anwar also instructed Khuddam to increase and others are invited to present new research on their service to humanity and, re ecting Islam’s secular topics so that innovative ideas can be shared teachings, should proactively seek to help and assist whilst putting aside religious differences. people in need irrespective of caste, creed or colour. Huzoor Aqdas further stated that the Majlis Huzoor also appreciated that during the Covid-19 Khuddamul Ahmadiyya administration should pandemic Khuddam had reached out to hospitals engage with hospitals and other relevant agencies and volunteered to help keep them clean. to register Ahmadi Muslim youth as blood donors so they can be of assistance to the people of the country Virtual Meetng of Lajna at times of need. Hazrat Amirul Momineen stated, Imaillah Ghana with Hazrat Amirul Momineen “Our Ahmadi Muslim youth should donate blood not only to help our own members but it should be On 24 January 2021, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V held a donated to other members of society and you should virtual online meeting with members of the National work with hospitals and blood banks to register our Amila of Lajna Imaillah. members for this service to humanity. The people should know that Ahmadi Muslims are those who Huzoor presided the meeting rom his o ce in serve all of humanity.” Islamabad, Tilford, whilst the National Amila members joined from the Wahab Adam MTA Studios Huzoor further said that a greater number of young at Bustan-e-Ahmad in Accra. people should be encouraged to do physical activities and exercise in order to maintain good physical During the meeting, Huzoor Aqdas outlined the health. various responsibilities assigned to the respective Lajna members and gave guidance on improving the Speaking to the Mohtamim Students Affairs, Huzoor activities of their respective departments.
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One Amila member asked Huzoor what expectations the Almighty will remove all the di culties and He he had of Lajna Imaillah Ghana. In a detailed answer, will make this world a peaceful place to live, like a Huzoor Anwar explained, heaven. Even Allah the Almighty says in the Holy Quran that you can develop and create paradise on “My expectations are that 100% of your Lajna this earth and that can only be achieved when you members should be regular in o ering ve daily are following Allah the Almighty’s commandments.” prayers. My expectation of you is that 100% of your Lajna members should do recitation of the Holy One Amila member asked how they could ensure Quran daily. My expectation is that at least 50% of 100% literacy amongst the members of Lajna Imaillah your Lajna members involve themselves in preaching and Nasiratul Ahmadiyya. In response, Huzoor Aqdas and Tabligh activities. My expectation is that 100% said that Lajna Imaillah Ghana should seek to ensure of Lajna members study some book of the Promised that all Ahmadi Muslim girls are literate and have Messiah (peace be upon him). My expectation is that proper schooling. Further, all those who seek higher all Lajna members who are married should train and education should have the opportunity to pursue it. bring up their children in a way that they become good Ahmadi Muslims.” Hazrat Amirul Momineen stated,
Huzoor added, “The Nasirat Secretary [Secretary for Girls] should make it an objective to ensure all the Nasirat members “My expectation is that all the Nasirat members should at least complete their middle school. When are regular in offering prayers and the recitation the girls enter Lajna Imaillah, the Secretary Umoor- of the Holy Quran and try to increase their Islamic e-Talibat [Student Affairs] should then try to identify knowledge. Try to learn what the Promised Messiah their talents. They should be given the opportunity (peace be upon him) expected from us – that is to to have better and higher education and to go to increase our level of piety and righteousness. My university. I because o some nancial restraints expectation is that all the Lajna members should or some other problems, they cannot do so, then we follow the motto of ‘modesty is the part of your faith.’ should help them and so we should not let the talent So, these are some of my expectations and if you or potential of even one girl go to waste.” achieve this you will be one of the best Lajna of the world and I hope that Ghana Lajna can be one of the Virtual Meetng of best Lajnas in the world.” Majlis-e-Amila Gambia With Hazrat Amirul Momineen In response to a question about how Ahmadi Muslims should pray so that the world may avoid another On 14 February 2021, Majlis-e-Amila Gambia were World War, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih advised, granted a virtual audience with Hazrat Amirul Momineen Khalifatul Masih V. Huzoor presided. The best way is to rst re orm yourselves and try to During the almost 70-minute meeting, all present follow the teachings and commandments given to had the opportunity to speak to Huzoor. Members us in the Holy Quran and try to be a good Muslim. received guidance and instructions from Hazrat We must follow the teachings of Islam. Whilst in Amirul Momineen on a range of issues. prostration during our ve daily prayers, we must pray fervently that, ‘Allah the Almighty, save us from Huzoor advised that Ahmadi Muslim students the torment of the world war. And also save us from should be encouraged to enter into public and civil the ill-effects of this coronavirus and also save us service. In this way, Ahmadi Muslims would be at the from all bad things so that the world becomes a place forefront of guiding the people of the nation towards of peace for us.” serving their country with integrity while upholding the requirements of justice and equality in all sectors Continuing, Huzoor Aqdas explained, of society.