Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful .......... The HOPE Bulletin ……….. Health, Ongoing Projects, Education (Vol. 3:11) May 2009 AAIIL Worldwide Edition Editor: Akbar Abdullah CALIFORNIA JAMA‘AT PROJECT: APPROVED BY THE CENTRAL ANJUMAN, LAHORE www.aaiil.org JAMA‘AT NEWS Hazrat Ameer-i-Qaum, Dr. Abdul Karim Saeed Pasha Sahib in the UK Dr. Pasha Sahib left Pakistan for the United Kingdom to participate in the Convention to be hosted by the UK Jama‘at in early July, 2009. He travelled to mainland Europe last week to participate in an interfaith religious conference. Besides his active participation during the UK Convention, he is expected to tour the Berlin Mosque and meet other Jama‘ats in the region. Masih Mau’d Day in California as reported by Jannifar Khanoum The daras commenced at 6:00 PM at the Oakland Masjid on Saturday 23rd, 2009. The program started with an opening speech by Mohammad Mustapha, President of AAIIL, Oakland, California, followed by Qur’an tilawat rendered by the granddaughter of Br. Ahmad Nawaz. Brother Jaffar Ali Buksh, Vice-President of AAIIL, Oakland, delivered his speech in English. The evening’s final main speech was delivered by Brother Ahmad Nawaz Sahib. The program concluded with a dua from Brother Mohammad Mustapha. Following the conclusion of the evening’s program, Maghrib and Isha prayers were offered. The guests then feasted themselves to a sumptuous dinner before dispersion. Alhamdollillah! Reminder on UK Convention 2009 as reported in The Light, UK edition A Convention is being organised by the Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha‘at Islam Lahore U.K. to commemorate the centenary of the death of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. Dates: 10th to 12th July 2009 Compulsory Registration for Convention 2009 [useful information for foreign guests] o To attend the Convention in any capacity whatsoever, you are required to obtain a photo ID badge from the Convention organisers, which is mandatory. o The ID badge issued by the organisers must be worn at all times. Any person not wearing an ID badge will not be allowed to enter the Convention venue under any circumstances. To obtain your compulsory ID badge, please complete the form below. You can send this form to us in one of two ways: By post to the following address, remembering to include your photo: Convention 2009, Darus Salaam, 15 Stanley Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4JQ By e-mail. Send the information required in the form below, including your photo as attachment, to: 2 [email protected] Name in full: ........................................................ Postal address: .................................................... Home phone:......................................................... Mobile phone: ...................................................... E-mail address if any: .......................................... I am a: U.K. member / Delegate / Guest (Mark as appropriate) You must attach a recent colour photograph for your photo ID Masih-e-Maood Day at the Darus Salam Central Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan The Central Anjuman celebrated Masih-e Maood Day on Sunday, 24th May at the Darus Salam Central Mosque. Members from Lahore, Okara, Sialkot, Wazirabad, Badomali, Karachi and Sahdra participated with great fervour. All speakers threw light on the life, achievements, claims and mission of Hazrat Mirza Sahib. The participants appreciated the speeches and themes of topics. All the speakers clarified the idea that it was Hazrat Mirza Sahib who took the task of reconstruction of Islamic thought in his hands. He was the one who defended Islam against other religions. Several poems recited by the children created a moving atmosphere in the mosque. The programme was followed by a simple dinner. Convention report from Mansoor Baksh, Guyana, South America Thursday, April 9, 2009 The programme to remember Anwar Shaheed at Queenstown, Essequibo attracted more than one hundred persons. Most of them were from that locality. They are of African origin and many of them are converts to Islam. They welcomed all invitees from the different parts of Essequibo. The programme lasted from Asr to Isha time. Some enthusiastic questions followed the formal inspiring presentations on Islam and the Ahmadiyya Movement. The highlight of this programme was the duah for the Martyr Anwar. Friday, April 10, 2009 On Friday, the second session of the Jalsa, there were a lot more people than was expected. It was a real communal activity at the Maria’s Delight Mosque in Essequibo. The local Jama‘at is not an Ahmadee mosque but they have invited us to do the Annual Jalsa there for three years in succession. Alhamdu Lillah. The Jama‘at did all the physical preparation of tents and getting chairs, setting up amplifier etc. They provided drinks. Some members of the Anjuman did the preparation of food. A lady and her family of the Jama‘at prepared sweetmeats. Somebody brought cake. A sister brought breakfast for those brothers and sisters who had travelled from far. A brother provided transportation at extremely subsidized cost. The Ex-President of the EAOL, Brother Shaheed Mohamed, chaired and controlled the session. There were so many people involved, brothers and sisters who are not officers of the Anjuman but who took the responsibility of ensuring the successful execution of the activity. With the exception of the subsidized payment for the transportation and the cost of items for the cooking, everything was done with donations, so there were no expenses on the Anjuman (EAOL). 3 The presentations were of a very high quality. Speeches and nazms were presented by brothers and sisters from the Essequibo Coast and Wakenaam. I was invited to deliver the Khutbah for the Friday prayer in the afternoon. Saturday April 12, 2009 On Saturday, we went to the Hot and Cold lake. In the evening, we attended the international qaseeda presentation of the joint programme of the Muslim Youth League, The Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman and Anna Catherine Islamic Complex. They were very happy to have us as delegates there. Sunday, April 12, 2009 This session of the Jalsa was held at the Amsterdam mosque in Leguan, Essequibo River. They invited the four Jama‘ats on the Island to be part of this programme. There was a large turnout. Some of the brothers and sisters were listening to Ahmadee presentations for the first time. I presented the prophecy of the prophet Jesus where he mentioned the coming of the prophet Ahmad (saw). Our presentations were well received. Monday, April 13, 2009 This session was held in Les Beholden, Berbice. Brother and sisters from Essequibo, Wakenaam, East Bank Demerara, Georgetown and other places attended this programme. An entourage of two busses and four cars went from Georgetown. It was quite a moving sight. The elder Imam, Haji Hussain, was there. Presentations were done by Brother Azam Ali, Haji Roshan Khan and me. The impact on that Jama‘at was overwhelming. Brother Hafiz, who was visibly touched, quietly renewed his call to us to solve the problems with Georgetown. By Allah’s Grace, the concluding session of the Jalsa was very successful. This is not our work – it the work of the angels that came down with Hazrat Mirza Sahib. May Allah bless all who were part of these activities – even if it was wishing them well. Ameen. Our next activity is a Jehad meeting at Lima Sand on May 10, 2009. We have an Executive meeting on May 9, 2009 to plan our Youth camp of July-August. Please pray for us. PRAYER & HEALTH NEWS Sadarud Dean Sahu Khan thanks Hazrat Ameer, the Jama‘at and global members In a telephone conversation, Brother Sadarud Dean Sahu Khan thanked Hazrat Ameer-i-Qaum, Dr. Pasha Sahib, the Jama‘at, and the members of our “Prayer Circle” for rendering their sympathies and condolences at the sad demise of his beloved brother, the late Kamal ud Dean Sahu Khan, who passed away and was interned in Fiji Islands. Du‘a-e-shifa for Brigadier Nasir Ahmad Saeed, Calgary, Canada 4 Once again I urge the members of our “Prayer Circle” to fervently pray for Brigadier Nasir Ahmad Saeed and all the ailing brothers and sisters in our worldwide Jama‘at. May Allah (swt), with His immense mercy and graceful blessings, grant complete shifa soon, without any further pain, discomfort or suffering, to Brigadier Nasir Ahmad Saeed and all other ailing brethren elsewhere in the world. Aameen. Mothers Day in the month of May commemorated in the West In this special month dedicated to all mothers, the global members of our “Prayer Circle” are kindly asked to pray for the shifa and well-being of the mothers of Brs Zahid Aziz and Shahid Aziz,. Muhammad Ali, and Jalal Ud Dean and Nizam-ud-Dean, and also our sister, Akela Haroun, mother of daughter Rafeena, and other mothers of the worldwide Jama‘at not listed here. Hazrat Ameer has the above-mentioned mothers listed with all the other ailing brothers and sisters for whom he and the Central Jama‘at pray regularly. HEALTH INFORMATION [Courtesy Yahoo News] Studies: Drug shows promise against hepatitis C LOS ANGELES – An experimental drug greatly increased the number of people who appear to be cured of hepatitis C infection, according to results of mid-stage testing. The findings also suggest the drug telaprevir, made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., which sponsored the two studies, can cut treatment time from one year to six months. However, those taking the drug reported more side effects including severe rash, nausea and anemia than those on standard treatment alone. Still, telaprevir and similar drugs that other companies are testing offer hope of a major advance against the disease, which afflicts about 3.2 million Americans and 180 million people worldwide. It is caused by a blood borne virus that can lead to liver scarring or liver cancer. Treatment is aimed at helping the immune system eliminate the virus.