Kashif Virk, Missionary, Sweden
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Sweden held its Jalsa Salana on 21-22 September 2024 at the Nasir Mosque in Gothenburg, attended by guests from all across Sweden, with some guests travelling more than 1500 kilometres from the northern parts of the country.
The Jalsa commenced with a flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by a silent prayer led by Maulana Azhar Hanif Sahib, Missionary-in-Charge USA, who was a special guest along with Raheel Ahmad Sahib, a missionary from the UK.
In the inaugural session, a special message from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa was presented by Wasim Ahmad Zaffar Sahib, Amir Jamaat Sweden. The message contained guidance on attaining the purpose of the Jalsa Salana and the importance of tabligh.
During Jalsa sessions, various speeches were held on topics such as proof of the existence of God, the importance of Salat and the integration of Muslims in Western society. The second session was attended by external guests who were given the opportunity to express their sentiments. All guests commended the atmosphere of the Jalsa, as well as the efforts of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya to spread peace and understanding. On the evening of the first day, a question and answer session was held.
On the second day, presentations were held, one being on the tabligh efforts of Jamaat Sweden. An “Amin” session was held where six children were invited to recite a portion of the Holy Quran.
The Jalsa Salana Sweden was attended by 841 people, which is a significant increase from last year. The whole event was broadcast live by MTA Sweden studios.
