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The Khuddam Ijtema – A vital part of training

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The Khuddam Ijtema – A vital part of training
Sahibzada Mirza Waqas Ahmad, Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya UK
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When, in 1985, we returned to Pakistan from Ghana, the ordinance of Zia ul Haq was in place, which meant that holding Ijtemas was prohibited and any major gathering of the Jamaat was not allowed. However, in 1989, when Mahmood Bengali Sahib was Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, permission was given for a one-day Ijtema. 

Myself, along with other children of my age, were extremely delighted to know that an Ijtema was going to be held. Our duty was to provide drinking water to attendees and we were very glad to be part of the Ijtema; an event that had become a rare occurrence. This Ijtema of 1989 ran only for a day and a half but we still got to enjoy it thoroughly because we knew that something next to impossible was happening. 

I have explained this so that those that live [outside of Pakistan] should be very thankful to Allah the Almighty that they have, without any fear, an opportunity to gather and to learn from one another and develop a sense of brotherhood and fraternity. The Jamaat of course, as a result, strengthens too through such gatherings. Constantly meeting one another fosters a strong bond of love and unity. 

Tarbiyat of the organisers is another good result of such gatherings because when they have to organise events constantly, they improve in terms of organisation as they seek to fill the shortcomings that they had experienced in the previous programmes. So, such Ijtemas work as a training camp for administrative skills. 

Attendees also get the opportunity to meet and to learn from one another, this being the primary purpose of Ijtema. The purpose of communities is to come together and enhance their relationship and love towards one another which ultimately results in virtuous deeds. The blessings that exist in uniting for a task, which is also a Divine injunction can simply not manifest through individual efforts.  

It is also a known fact that when some events happen frequently, they are prone to be taken for granted. This could potentially mean that one may lose the true understanding and purpose behind the event. To remind ourselves of the importance of Ijtemas and such Jamaati gatherings, we should see how fortunate those Khuddam feel that have come here from Pakistan. They are overjoyed to attend the Ijtema because they never saw such Ijtemas in Pakistan. On the other hand, we can hold such events here with great ease because the law provides religious freedom. If every khadim bears this in mind, they will be even more grateful to Allah the Almighty and would never take any such event for granted. Alhamdolillah, the majority of Khuddam understand this importance but it is always good to remind ourselves of the blessings of Allah. 

No matter how much we may be grateful to Allah the Almighty, it will always be insufficient. So, we need these reminders from time to time so that our hearts bow before Allah and always be thankful to Him for his countless blessings, one being able to assemble in His name at Ijtemas and Jalsas. 

Imagine if here in the UK, God forbid, Jalsas, Ijtemas, programmes and activities were to be halted by the law or for any other reason; this would cause so much loss because all these occasions of meeting one another, gathering to learn from another, being able to exercise patience and tolerance will cease to exist. The spirit of fastabiqul-khairat (progress in matters of virtue) only exists when you are more than one. This injunction can only be exercised when you are in a group. An individual can progress in virtue but their progress will be limited to himself as he would not know how others were progressing. 

The meaning of fastabiqul-khairat is to witness your brother’s virtue and try to adopt it yourself and even go a step further. This is such a beautiful teaching of Islam and Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has also pointed to this on many occasions. 

One great blessing of the Ijtema is that that it makes possible the competitive spirit with regards to not only excelling in virtue in your own accord but also learning goodness from others around you. Hence, the absence of Ijtemas could potentially mean missing out great opportunities of learning and progressing in virtue.  

Another angle of looking at this is that every individual is taught so many good manners at home. That works as their private training. When that individual comes to the Ijtema where so many others are gathered, they bring along those good habits and share them with others. So the opportunity to share those good manners is made possible in Ijtemas. This works as collective training. 

Then there are some manners that cannot be taught at home. How to behave in a crowd, how to queue up, how to be patient in situations that go against your will, how to tolerate something you don’t like about other people around you; these are the good deeds that we can only learn when we are around a group of people. So, Ijtema provides that atmosphere where we get to develop our civic sense.  

Another incident I remember from 1989 is that when the Ijtema was banned in Pakistan, the then Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Mahmood Bengali Sahib delivered a very heartfelt and emotional speech. Huzooraa [Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V]was then Mohtamim Bairoon (dealing with foreign majalis) in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya. (At that time, Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya was markazi and the majalis in the whole world were part of it with the countries having a Qaid of that respective country.) So Huzooraa was Mohtamim Bairoon, covering all the Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya auxiliaries outside of Pakistan. Huzooraa was responsible for their correspondence, reports, records and making sure that they were functioning. 

In the administrative structure of that Ijtema, Huzooraa was Nazim Androon (internal arrangements) of the Ijtema Gah. There was an Ijtema Gah, places of accommodation and a few other responsibilities which were under Huzooraa. 

I remember I said to Huzooraa that there was great sadness that the Ijtema had been cancelled. Huzooraa replied to this by saying that whatever my sadness or pain may be, I should express that before Allah the Almighty and pray to Him because the threshold of the Almighty is the proper place for its expression. He told me that I should express this sadness before the Almighty so that He may accept prayers and give something even better in return. This was an incident from 1989 and I was around ten years old. 

In short, what I said to Huzooraa was that I felt sad that the Ijtema had been cancelled and Huzooraa replied that the expression of that sadness would be to say it all to Allah and to pray because that is the only way where one’s sorrows can extinguish. This was the guidance that I received directly from Huzooraa in relation to the sad situation of Ijtemas in Pakistan.  

Another point is that we all have our personal sorrows and griefs. A ten-year-old would have their own emotions of sorrow or joy. But I must say that it was through that Ijtema (that got cancelled halfway) that I learnt what a national grief was like. With regards to national sentiment and a sense of belonging, that Ijtema was a means of collective distress and grief. I experienced the feeling of collective, national grief for the first time, but by the grace of Allah, it developed in me a stronger sense of attachment to the Jamaat. 

What I mean to say is that the feeling of collective grief was felt by me for the time and, of course, by others around me, though we were still very young. There was an element of anger as well but there was also great pain because at that age we would even become excited at the fact that we could raise slogans. Now this may seem a minor thing, but the excitement of even raising slogans ceased to exist in Pakistan. But then Alhamdolillah, we have been blessed with the opportunity to hold Ijtemas and Jalsas which bring us together. And now, through MTA, all Ahmadis around the world get to feel that they are part of these Ijtemas and Jalsas.  

We always have to campaign to persuade Khuddam to attend the Ijtema. This means that some still do not understand the importance. What I have said above is for the purpose of making Khuddam understand the importance of them being able to attend and for them to make every possible effort to do so. 

Once, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra noticed that some Khuddam had not attended the Ijtema. He stated: 

“I direct pity and surprise at those Khuddam that did not attend the Ijtema and I wish to tell them that the purpose of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is to inculcate the realisation that they are the servants of Ahmadiyyat, and a true servant is he who remains close to his master. The servant that does not remain close to his master in a timely or apt manner he cannot be called a servant”. (6 February 1949)  

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra says that a khadim is he who remains close to his master, whether physically or through thought and emotion. Hence, Huzoorra says that they were meant to attend the Ijtema that was being held under the guidance of the Khalifa of the time but they did not hearken to his call; the call of the one whom they had pledged allegiance to. So this meant that they did not have the right to call themselves Khuddam because a khadim is he who honours his master’s wishes and desires.  

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra also stated: 

“I would like to remind the youth of the Jamaat of the fact that such tasks have been assigned to the Ahmadiyya Community that shall create a mighty spiritual revolution in the world.” (6 February 1941). 

So the spiritual revolution that is to take place in the world, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has attached that to the Ijtema because it is only through collective effort that this revolution can be brought about, and not individually. 

The Ijtema is the flagship of the whole year’s activities in the sense that it shows the essence and outcome of the entire year. If, during the year, the Majlis has not done much work, has not been strengthened, has not remained in touch with each other and has not remained involved in activities, the low attendance will reflect this sad fact. It will be apparent that the programmes at the Ijtema are not up to the mark. Similarly, if the Majlis has been functioning efficiently throughout the year, then the attendance of the Ijtema will reflect this promising fact too. 

At another place Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has stated: 

“We say others are bad, though our own condition in some matters is worse than theirs. There is no doubt that the example of our community is better in most matters than other communities, but in some matters we have been unable to match them… If the Khaksar movement announces a gathering in a city, then sometimes two or three thousand members attend and remain in that city for two or three months.” 

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra expresses his sorrow here that some of our events attract small numbers. He gives the example of a political movement which calls its members to an event and, in response, two or three thousand leave behind their occupations and homes, and they remain in attendance for two or three months at a time – all in the name of a political ideology. Then, how is it not possible for one to leave behind everything to attend to a call of their faith? It makes one sad to read further when Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra states that if our opponents threw this sad fact at us, I would be extremely embarrassed before them. 

We are all striving to become perfect khadims, but it is essential to understand the purpose of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya. The purpose of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is, as Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has stated, that a khadim understands the directions of the Khalifa of the time. Moreover, the individual working in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is not an officer, but a khadim, and a khadim is one who is a field worker. He is supposed to do Waqar-e-Amal [labour work with pride], Khidmat-e-Khalq [serving mankind] and to actively engage in manual work. 

A large part of the work carried out by Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is actively engaging in manual work and labour. This Waqar-e-Amal results in saving the Jamaat’s funds which would otherwise have to be paid to contractors. For example, the arrangements of set-up and wind-up of Jalsa UK range between a period of 28 days. Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is actively involved in both set-up and wind-up through Waqar-e-Amal, which, as a result, saves around forty- to fifty-thousand pounds of the Jamaat a day. Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra highlights this very aspect of Waqar-e-Amal and encouraged it as a means of saving the Jamaat’s funds. 

Another fundamental purpose of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, which is also outlined in the very pledge, is that whenever the nation needs sacrifice, a khadim should actively step forward and present his sacrifice, whether it be of time, wealth or honour. For instance, we had the opportunity to serve during the floods here in the UK. That was a service for our nation. Then there was the Grenfell Tower fire and other tragedies that caused national concern. During such testing times, Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya steps out and leaps forward to serve. Feeding the homeless is another such example which MKA does very regularly here in the UK. 

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Another fundamental responsibility of Khuddam-ul-Ahamdiyya is that whenever Islam comes under attack, it is for us to step forward and answer those allegations and present before the public the beautiful, peace-loving teachings of Islam. If such steps are taken by an individual in young age, then by the time they reach a mature age, they will become habituated in them, remaining attached to the greater cause.  

Sports is a very good means of attaching youngsters to the Jamaat. Hence, sports make an essential part of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya activities. This entire vision was given by Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra, emphasised further in this day and age by Huzooraa. Connection with Allah the Almighty, a living relation with Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, Khidmat-e-Khalq, Waqar-e-Amal and Sports; all are the bloodline for Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya.

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra, on one occasion, pointed out a very fine angle of national wellbeing. He stated that once, as he was on his way to the Ijtema, there was a football match taking place. He noticed that the spectators did not seem engaged. So, in his speech, he drew the attention of the Khuddam to the fact that a good crowd of spectators motivates the players and watches the match with full attention. The spectators should not turn their backs to the players and engage in their own talk because this shows a lack of attachment to one’s nation. Spectators tend to overlook such minute issues, thinking that it is just a match, so it does not matter if we remain engaged in our own activities. But an onlooker will take this as a lapse of discipline when a match is going on and the crowd is disengaged. This could be seen as a trivial matter but when seen in a national perspective, then we can see that this is how nations are built. Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra always wanted the Khuddam to progress in everything that leads to national stability and prosperity.

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra also states that a general knowledge exam should also be conducted at the Ijtema. Lectures and talks should be arranged on various matters of religious and contemporary importance. Moreover, moral, spiritual and academic abilities should be enhanced. Moral abilities for instance, can be developed at the time of eating when you may have to wait for food and queue for it. Moreover, from a discipline point of view too, if you are told to go right, you must do so, and if you are told to go left, you must do so; if there is something that makes one lose their temper, then remaining calm and not showing anger is encouraged; if one makes a mistake, then one should speak the truth, regardless of the consequences. So, any situation that may arise during one’s duty or even as a participant of the Ijtema creates opportunities for moral training. 

In terms of moral training, the participation of Atfal in Ijtemas is even more important as training at that age is more effective.

21-27 September

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21 September 1903: The Promised Messiahas, received a revelation in Urdu:

رسول اللہ صلى اللہ علیہ وسلم پناہ گزین ہوئے قلعہ ہند میں

)The Messenger of Allah, on whom be the peace and blessings of Allah, has taken shelter in the fortress of India.)

22 September 1946: Hazrat Musleh Maudra travelled to the Indian subcontinent’s political capital, Delhi, so he could guide the political leadership in this troublesome time of history. Huzoorra remained there till 24 October. 

22 September 1895: The Promised Messiahas endeavoured his utmost to revamp the style and class of religious debates being conducted in the Indian subcontinent. On this day, he drafted a meticulous announcement on the abovementioned topic. This was printed in Zia-ul-Islam Press Qadian, carrying supporting signatures of hundreds of honourable Muslim persons of influence.

23 September 1924: This was a golden day during the blessed trip of Hazrat Musleh Maudra to Europe. On this day, Huzoor’sra superlative treatise was read out at the Wembley Conference and it was a splendorous representation of Islam Ahmadiyyat and brought the message of Islam in the true sense to Europe. This was also a fabulous fulfilment of the vision of the Promised Messiahas about giving an address in London.

Hazrat Chaudhry Zafrulla Khanra read the treatise in a commanding tone, and although he had a bit of sore throat, but Divine succour was with him. He took one hour to read the treatise. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra once said, “Although Chaudhry Zafrulla Sahib read the treatise, it was my tongue [speaking].” The audience listened to the address in a trance. It appeared as if all the audience was Ahmadi and people sat with rapt attention till the end.

 

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Entourage from Qadian that travelled for the Wembley conference

24 September 1884: Some Muslims founded Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam on this day. This was out of their desire to help Islam and its followers in those times of great dismay, but the Promised Messiahas highlighted their fallacy saying that it was the time of the Messiah, and rather than worldly maneuvers and organisational efforts, only Divine Help could see the success.

24 September 1946: Hazrat Musleh Maudra had a meeting with Muhammad Ali Jinnah to discuss contemporary political and communal issues.

25 September 1940: An industrial training school for ladies was set up in Qadian to help them in micro finance by Zakia Khanam Sahiba. Hazrat Musleh Maudra himself inaugurated the school. 

25/27 September 1943: Professor Qazi Muhammad Aslam Sahib delivered lectures in Madras University on the topic of Islam. 

25 September 1945: The first Talim-ul-Quran class was conducted in Qadian, with 73 attendees. It continued until 25 August. It was a joint venture of Nazarat-e-Talim and Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Markaziya. 

26 September 1887: The Promised Messiahas was concerned about the deteriorating health of his daughter. On this day, he wrote a letter to one of his close friends, Munshi Rustam Ali Sahib who lived in a nearby city, asking him to send a pack of soft English biscuits. In those days, Qadian was a small village and didn’t have many basic food items.

27 September 1896: On this day, the Promised Messiahas wrote a letter to the same abovementioned close companion, saying that his health was very weak and a water-well was being constructed there for the guests. Huzooras carried on that a well was most needed, but money was running out. Huzooras had asked others for chanda, but asked Munshi Sahib that if he could send the chanda in advance, it would be very helpful in completing the well. 

27 September 1946: Hazrat Musleh Maudra had a meeting with Mr Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Delhi. Mr Gandhi was a political and communal activist, and he was amongst the founding fathers of India.

 

14-20 September

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14 September 1907: To enjoy the blessed audience of the Promised Messiahas, renowned Indian politician and influential community leader, Sir Fazal Hussein paid a visit to Qadian. He was accompanied by his father, Miyan Hussein Bakhsh, ex-civil servant and magnate of Batala. Sir Fazl Hussein later founded the Unionist Party of Punjab and also reached the highest political rank for a native Indian: member of Viceroy’s Executive Council. 

14 September 1907: The Promised Messiahas received a revelation: 

لا علاج ولا يحفظ

(There will be no remedy, nor will he be safeguarded.) On this, a note by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra adds: “This revelation is about Sahibzada Mubarak Ahmadra and was fulfilled after two days.” 

15 September 1897: The Promised Messiahas expressed his desire to establish a middle school in Qadian for Ahmadi Youth to inculcate in them the basic knowledge of Islam and safeguard them from all worldly evils. He titled his printed announcement: Eik Zaruri Farz Ki Tabligh. This indicates his wish to spread knowledge in his followers.

16 September 1907: The Promised Messiah’s beloved son Mirza Mubarak Ahmad passed away, as foretold in several revelations.

16 September 1961: Pakistan established Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (also known as SUPARCO) on this day, with Dr Abdus Salam being its first administrator and director.

17 September 1891: The Promised Messiah’s daughter Ismat passed away. 

17 September 1898: The judge in the income tax case against the Promised Messiahas revealed the verdict on this day. F T Dixon, collector of District Gurdaspur declared him not guilty. 

18 September 1894: The Promised Messiahas received the following revelation:

داغ هجرت

(Stigma of migration.)

19 September 1885: On this day, which was 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1302 AH, Sufi Ahmad Jan Sahib read out a prayer in the field of Arafat, which was written by the Promised Messiahas. In the early days of this year, when Sufi Sahib was about to embark on Hajj, the Promised Messiahas wrote down a prayer and asked him to read it upon seeing the veil of Ka‘bah. The wording and gist of this prayer shows his steadfastness, righteousness and love for the revival of Islam.

19 September 1907: The Promised Messiahas wrote, recalling the aforementioned events of September 1907, “This has been a period of trials. For about twenty to twenty-five days, I have not been able to sleep. Last night, in a light slumber, I received the revelation: 

خدا خوش هوگيا

“[God has been pleased.] This indicates that God is pleased that I have lived up to this trial…

“Thereafter, I went to sleep and, in my dream, I saw that I had a paper in my hand on which there were fifty or sixty lines of beautiful handwriting. I read the writing but the only phrase I remember out of it was: 

يا عبدالله اني معك

[O servant of Allah, I am with you.] Reading these lines gave me as much joy as if I had seen God Himself.”

20 September 1886: The Promised Messiah’s book Surma Chasham Arya was published. This book contains the details of a debate held in Hoshiarpur and its aftermath between the Promised Messiahas and Lala Murli Dhar on 11 and 14 March 1886.

20 September 1886: The Promised Messiahas wrote a leaflet, giving details of his new challenge regarding the heavenly signs. He said that now everyone was invited to come and stay in Qadian for forty days instead of one year, and with the mercy of Allah, those who stay would experience Divine signs shown in his favour. 

20 September 1898: Zia-ul-Islam Press, Qadian, printed and distributed 700 flyers regarding the books of the Promised Messiahas. It stated that from now on, any book without the signature and stamp of the Promised Messiahas would be considered a stolen one.

Convocation at Jamia Ahmadiyya Indonesia

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Jamia Ahmadiyya Indonesia

Muhammad Sulaiman Feroz

Student, Jamia Ahmadiyya Indonesia

On Saturday, 1 September 2018, Jamia Ahmadiyya International Indonesia held a convocation ceremony for its Mubashirin class. 

The graduation was for 10 students of Jamia Indonesia who have finished the 5-year programme in Jamia. It was presided by National Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Abdul Basit Shahid. Many guests aside from lecturers and the principal attended the event, like missionaries, secretaries of National Majalis-e-Amila, parents of the graduates and also representatives of Jamia students.

At 8am, the event started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, nazm and some opening remarks from the Principal, Maulana Sayuti Aziz Ahmad Shahid and Vice-Principal, Maulana Masum Ahmad Shahid. 

During his remarks, the principal explained the many programmes that were followed by the graduates in Jamia and also about how the transition in curriculum, from Mubashir to Shahid, happened. 

Afterwards, Mubashir degree certificates were distributed by national Amir of Indonesia to the graduates. Then, the principal symbolically handed them over to the missionary in-charge and thus, they were enrolled as official missionaries of the Jamaat.

The convocation continued with an address by national Talim Secretary, Missionary In-charge and National Amir of Indonesia. 

National Talim Secretary said that every graduate must have the highest level of piety. Whenever they enter the practical life, they must learn languages and local cultures. He wished that Allah the Almighty grant them success.

National Amir of Indonesia also gave a few words of advice that these 10 graduates would find various challenges performing their duties, but they would also be provided with various solutions. In relation to the transition that happened in Jamia, he remarked that by Allah’s grace, Jamia Indonesia was already “International” from many years back. Since the 1980s, missionaries of Jamia Indonesia have been sent to many South-East countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philiphines, East Timor and Tuvalu.

This event was concluded with silent prayer led by National Amir and also group photo session.

Alhamdolillah, all praise be to Allah, Jamia Ahmadiyya Indonesia now applies International syllabus and Insha-Allah will graduate Shahid Missionaries who will preach the true teachings of Islam, not only in Indonesia, but also in many countries around the world. May Allah always grant His abundant Mercy and Blessing upon this blessed institution. 

 

Jamaat Belgium – A glimpse into its history

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Jamaat Belgium – A glimpse into its history

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh with some members of Jamaat Belgium | AMJ Belgium

The grand plan that Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra, had for the propagation of Islam in the West has been discussed, very briefly though, in the previous issue of Al Hakam. The grandeur of the plan is such that we are reminded of it again and again. 

This week, with the inauguration of Jalsa Salana Belgium in Brussels, we take our readers back into the annals of history to once again witness the Divinely inspired passion of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra, al-Musleh al-Maud, that he had for taking the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat to the corners of the earth. 

With the mission established and settled in London, it was not merely seen as a goal achieved. Rather, the London Mission was given the task of exploring new avenues of establishing mission houses in other countries of the Western world. London mission turned into an academy where missionaries would stay, be trained in preaching the message of the One God to the western minds and then head off to some part of the West or other continents to establish the Ahmadiyya Muslim Missions. 

By the time our missionaries arrived in London, the dust of World War I was just about settling. This war had had great impact on every aspect of the society; economics is always placed at the top of the list, and religion is often ignored. The obsessive compulsion of the war-torn West to re-establish their economies, the essence of human mind was forgotten and ignored. This left the collective Western-mind seeing individuals as instruments of a money-making machinery and nothing more. 

The Western mind had already revolted against Christianity in its initial phase, and religion as a whole in the later phases. It was against this extremely challenging backdrop that the Ahmadiyya missionaries arrived in Europe. 

Establishing a Muslim mission in a country like Belgium must have seemed like moving a mountain; Belgium had been the bedrock of movements that shifted the focus from religion to materialism. But the zealous Ahmadiyya missionaries, inspired by their Imam, would leave no stone unturned; especially the ones that seemed unmoveable. 

Hence, Belgium was explored for such possibilities. The records held at the Tarikh Department (Shoba-e-Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat), Rabwah suggest that Malik Ataur Rahman Sahib visited Belgium in 1948 and assessed the situation for founding an Ahmadiyya mission.

It was in 1981 when Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIIrh, sent Saleh Muhammad Khan Sahib as the first missionary to Belgium who, after his arrival in February 1981, started preaching the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat to the Belgian nation. He purchased a building in Dilbeek, at the outskirts of Brussels in 1985. Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib (Wakil-e-Ala, Tahrik-e-Jadid) and Hidayatullah Bangvi Sahib oversaw the planning and purchase. This building functions to this day as the mission house of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Belgium.

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Waqar-e-Amal at the time of building the Mosque in Belgium | AMJ Belgium

Syed Naseer Ahmad Sahib took charge of the Belgium mission from Saleh Muhammad Khan Sahib in 1987. Abdul Hakim Akmal Sahib and Hamid Karim Sahib from Holland would occasionally visit Belgium and advise on various matters regarding the missionary activity. 

Abdul Ghany Jahangir Khan Sahib was appointed as missionary in-charge of Belgium in January 1989 and remained there in this capacity until February 1990. During this time, the dairy factory adjacent to the mission house (that was part of the building when purchased) was renovated and formally converted into a mosque. Abdul Ghany Jahangir Khan Sahib was replaced by Hafiz Ehsan Secunder Sahib as missionary to Belgium.

In November 1990, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh appointed Captain Shamim Khalid Sahib to take charge of the mission in Belgium. Under the guidance of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh, he energised the tabligh activities of the Jamaat and a great number of people converted and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. By now, the media had started showing interest in the activities of the Jamaat and activities of the mission would be covered.

Captain Shamim Khalid Sahib passed the charge of the mission to Hamid Mahmud Shah Sahib in 1997 as Amir (national president) of Jamaat Belgium. He served in this capacity until 2013 when Dr Idris Ahmad Sahib was given the responsibility of Amir Jamaat Belgium.

The story of success, like all other missions of the Jamaat, goes on, alhamdolillah.

Jalsa Salana, Belgium

The first Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Belgium was held on 15 November 1992 in Baitus Salam mission house in Dilbeek. Anwar Hussain Sahib was appointed Afsar Jalsa Salana and Captain Shamim Khalid Sahib served as Afsar Jalsa Gah. Abdul Hakim Akmal Sahib travelled from Holland to participate in this Jalsa. 

The attendance in the first Jalsa Belgium was 110. It was a one-day event. In the years to follow, the Jalsa was held over two days until 1997 when Jalsa Belgium was held over three days (1 to 3 May). From then on, Jalsa Salana Belgium has been a three-day event as is customary in the Jamaat. 

Jalsa Salana Belgium is fortunate to have been blessed with the august presence of Khulafa. 

The 15th Jalsa Salana of Jamaat Belgium was held on 10, 11 and 12 September 2004. The special feature of this Jalsa was that for the first time, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa graced Jalsa Belgium with his presence and his addresses. Huzoor’s addresses were broadcast live on MTA International. 

This august presence of Huzooraa was blessed by Allah to Jamaat Belgium in 2006 when Huzooraa addressed the concluding session of Jalsa Salana Belgium (4 June), en route to Germany. 

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa addressing the 2006 Jalsa Salana Belgium | AMJ Belgium

By the grace of Allah, Huzooraa is presently in Belgium for their Jalsa Salana. Huzoor’saa Friday Sermon today will mark the commencement of Jalsa Salana Belgium 2018.

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Men of Excellence

Friday Sermon

17 August 2018

Men of Excellence

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After reciting the Tashahud, Ta‘awuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa stated:

Today, I shall again speak on some of those Companionsra, who participated in the Battle of Badr. The first one among them is Hazrat Amirra bin Rabi‘ah. His family was a confederate of Khattab, the father of Hazrat Umarra, who had adopted Hazrat Amirra. That is the reason why he used to be known as Amir bin Khattab. However, when the Holy Quran commanded all to refer to their actual forefathers, he was, from then on, referred to as Amir Bin Rabi‘ah instead of Amir bin Khattab, i.e. by the name of his actual father Rabi‘ah, as per the patrilineal relationship. 

Here, a clarification has been provided to those people who have adopted the children of their relatives and loved ones and those children do not even know who their actual fathers are until they grow older. The identity cards and official documents also bear the names of the adoptive fathers instead of the actual fathers. When later this practice leads to certain difficulties, people write letters requesting that such and such changes should be made. Therefore, one should always act in accordance with the Quranic injunctions, except in the case of such children, who are received or adopted and taken by certain authorities and one is not told about their parent’s information. After this clarification, I will now proceed further to speak on [the companion].  

It was said that he had a confederate and due to this relationship, there were friendly terms between Hazrat Umarra and Hazrat Amirra till the end. He accepted Islam right at the outset. The Holy Prophetsa had not yet sought refuge at Dar-e-Arqam when he believed. (Sirat-ul-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 333, Dar-ul-Isha‘at, Karachi)

Hazrat Amirra migrated to Abyssinia along with his wife Laila bint Hathmah. Later, he returned to Mecca, and from there, he migrated to Medina along with his wife. The wife of Hazrat Amirra bin Rabi‘ah has the honour of being the first woman to have emigrated to Medina. He participated in Badr and all other battles along with the Holy Prophetsa. He passed away in the 32nd year of Hijra. He came from the Ans tribe. 

Hazrat Amirra bin Rabi‘ah narrated that the Holy Prophetsa said to him, “When one of you witnesses a funeral procession and does not join it, he should keep standing until the procession has passed or the [coffin] is laid down.” 

Abdullah bin Amirra narrates from his father, Hazrat Amirra, that he once stood up to perform his prayer. It was the time when people were arguing regarding Hazrat Usmanra. That particular fitna [revolt] had started and people used to revile Hazrat Usmanra. He further states that he fell asleep after the prayer and he saw in a dream that he was being ordered to get up and pray that he may be saved from that evil from which God Almighty had saved His pious people from. Thus, Hazrat Amirra bin Rabi‘ah got up and offered Salat and then supplicated in this regard. After this, he fell ill and never left his home after that until his funeral procession left his home. (Usdul Ghaba, Vol. 3, pp. 118-119, Amir Bin Rabi‘ah, Dar-ul-Kutb Ilmiyah, Beirut)

This is how God Almighty saved him from that evil. 

Hazrat Amirra bin Amr narrated that, “I was with the Holy Prophetsa during a Tawaf [performing circuit of the Ka‘bah] while a shoelace of the Holy Prophet’ssa shoe broke. I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! Give it to me so that I may repair it!’ The Holy Prophetsa replied, ‘This is termed as preferential treatment and I do not like to be given preferential treatment.’” (Sharah Zarqani, Vol. 6, p. 49, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-ilmiyyah, 1996, Beirut)

This is the extent to which the Holy Prophetsa was particularly mindful regarding doing his work himself. 

A person once came to Hazrat Amir bin Rabi‘ah as a guest. He was very hospitable and respectful towards him and even put in a favourable recommendation for him to the Holy Prophetsa. Thus, after having gone to the Holy Prophetsa, this person went to Hazrat Amirra and said, “I requested the Holy Prophetsa to grant me a valley as a freehold, which would have no equivalent throughout the whole of Arabia. Hence, the Holy Prophetsa granted me this. I now desire to give a piece of that valley to you, which will belong to you during your lifetime and to your children after you have passed away. Hazrat Amirra replied, “I am in no need of this piece of land from you as today, a Surah [chapter of the Holy Quran] has been revealed, which has entirely made us forget the world and that is:

اِقْتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ حِسَابُهُمْ وَهُمْ فِيْ غَفْلَةٍ مُعْرِضُوْنَ

(Hiyat-ul-Sahaba, Muhammad Yousaf, Vol. 2, Baab Infaaq fi Sabeelillah, Mu’assisat-ul-Risala, 1999)

That is, ‘Nigh has drawn for men their reckoning, yet they turn away in heedlessness.’” (Surah Al-Anbiya, Ch.21: V.2)

Such was the state of fear of God Almighty of these shining stars and these were the very people, who truly gave precedence to faith over the world. Hazrat Amir bin Rabi‘ah relates that Zaid bin Amr said, “I opposed my nation and instead, followed the religion of Abrahamas. I was awaiting for a prophet to appear from the progeny of Ishmaelas whose name would be Ahmad. However, it seems that I will not be able to witness him. I believe in him, testify to his truth and affirm that he is a prophet. If you will be alive during the era of his advent, then convey my salam [greetings of peace] to him. I will mention such signs of his to you as a result of which he will not remain hidden from you. He is neither tall nor short. He will neither have a lot of hair, nor little. There will always remain a redness in his eyes. Between his shoulders, you will find the seal of prophethood. His name will be Ahmad. This city of Mecca will be the place of his birth as well as the place where he will take the pledge of initiation. Following this, his nation will drive him out of here. They will dislike his message. He will then migrate to Yathrib [Medina]. Following this, those who oppose will gain ascendency but do not by deceived by them. I have looked through every city in search of the religion of Abrahamas. I enquired from the Jews, Christians and Zoroastrians and they told me that this religion will come after you have passed. They told me the same signs I have mentioned to you. They said that no prophet will come after him.” Hazrat Amir said, “When the Holy Prophetsa was appointed [as a Prophet], I informed him of Zaid upon which he said, ‘I saw him in paradise while he was pulling along his garment.’” (Subul-ul-Huda Wa Al-Rushd, Vo. 1, p. 116, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1993)

In this narration, where it states that no prophet shall come after him does not mean that the prophecy of the Holy Prophetsa regarding a prophet from within his people to appear is incorrect. It means that he is the last law-bearing prophet and any prophet who appears after him will not bring any new law. The [prophet] to appear will be subordinate to the Holy Prophetsa. This is exactly what we find in the Ahadith [sayings of the Holy Prophetsa] and the Holy Quran.

The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond of brotherhood between Hazrat Amir and Hazrat Yazidra bin Munzir. (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 296, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

Hazrat Amir bin Rabi‘ah passed away a few days following the martyrdom of Hazrat Usmanra. (Usdul Ghaba, Vol. 3, p. 119, Amir Bin Rabi‘ah, Dar-ul-Kutb Ilmiyah, Beirut, 1990)

The second Companion is Hazrat Haraamra bin Milhan. Hazrat Haraamra bin Milhan belonged to the Ansari tribe of Banu Adi bin Najaar. His father’s name was Malik bin Khalid and his mother’s name was Malika bint Malik. His sister, Hazrat Umme Sulaimra, was the wife of Hazrat Abu Talha Ansarira and the mother of Hazrat Anasra bin Malik. His other sister was Hazrat Umme Haraamra and was the wife of Hazrat Abadara bin Saamit. Hazrat Haraamra bin Milhan was the maternal uncle of Hazrat Anasra and took part in the Battle of Badr and Uhad. He was martyred on the day of Bir-e-Mauna. Hazrat Anasra bin Malik relates that a few people came before the Holy Prophetsa and requested for some people to be sent to them who would teach them about the Holy Quran and the practise of the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa sent seventy companions with them who were proficient in the recitation of the Holy Quran. Hazrat Anasra relates that his uncle, Haraamra bin Milhan, was also among them. These group of people would recite the Holy Quran and give its lectures in the evening and learn from one another. During the day they would bring water to the mosque and collect wood from the jungle and would sell it. They would then spend their earnings on buying grain for the Ahle-Sufaa [those Companions who had devoted their time to spend in the company of the Holy Prophetsa] and for the poor. (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 390, Haraam bin Milhan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990), (Al-Asaaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 8, pp. 375-376, Umme Haraam bin Milhan & Vol. 8, pp. 408-409, Umme Saleem bint Milhaan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

A few months ago, I related the incident at Bir-e-Mauna with reference to Hazrat Haraamra bin Milhan and have mentioned this on a few other occasions as well. However, I shall present some narrations from Bukhari which have not been mentioned previously. 

Hazrat Anasra bin Malik relates that on the day of Bir-e-Mauna, when Hazrat Haraamra bin Milhan was struck by an arrow, he placed some of his blood on his hand and sprinkled it on his face and head and said, 

فزْتُ وَ رَبِّ الْكَعْبَةِ

 “By the Lord of the Ka‘bah, I have attained my objective.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitaab-ul-Maghaazi, Baab Ghazwah-e-Raji Wa Ra’il, Hadith. 4092)

Hazrat Anasra relates that some people from the R‘il, Zakwan, Ussayyah and the Banu Lahyan tribe came to the Holy Prophetsa and said they had become Muslims and sought help for protection from their own people. The Holy Prophetsa helped them with seventy Ansar Companions of his. Hazrat Anasra further relates that they referred to them as “qaris” for they would collect wood in the day and would spend the nights in prayer. They took these people and when they reached Bir-e-Mauna, they betrayed them and killed them. For one whole month, and according to other narrations for forty days, the Holy Prophetsa stood in his Salat and prayed against the people of R‘il, Zakwan and Banu Lahyan. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitaab-ul-Jihad Wa Al-Sair, Hadith. 2801)

Hazrat Anasra relates that when these Qaris were martyred, the Holy Prophetsa stood in his prayers with great humility and for one whole month prayed against them. In another narration of Bukhari, it states that he never witnessed the Holy Prophetsa in such grief and sorrow as he did on that occasion. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitaab-ul-Janaiz, Hadith. 1300)

Another narration which has also been related from Hazrat Anasra that the Holy Prophetsa for one whole month would stand in prayer after the Ruku‘ and pray against some of the tribes of Banu Sulaim. He further states that the Holy Prophetsa sent forty or seventy of his companions from among the qaris to the idolaters and they betrayed them and killed them even though they had a treaty with the Holy Prophetsa. Then he stated the same statement as mentioned earlier that he had never witnessed the Holy Prophetsa express such grief and sorrow as he had done at the death of these qaris. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitaab-ul-Jizya, Hadith. 3170)

Then there is a reference from the sirat [biography] of Ibn-e-Hisham regarding Jabbar bin Salma Amr bin Tufail who was present at the time and later converted to Islam. He states: “I accepted Islam because [of the following incident]. Once I stabbed someone between the shoulders with a spear. I saw that the sharp end of the arrow had pierced through his chest but I heard that person say 

فُزْتُ وَرَبِّ الْكَعْبَة

 ‘I swear by the Lord of Ka’bah, I have attained my objective.’ I thought what type of success is this? Have I not martyred him?” Jabbar states: “Later on I enquired about the meaning of this man’s words and came to know that it implied attaining martyrdom and I said to myself, indeed that person attained success in the sight of God.” (Al-Sira Al-Nabawiyya Li ibn-e-Hisham, p. 603, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Lebanon, 2001)

We find that two or three other companions who used similar words. These people believed that obtaining the pleasure of God Almighty was their main objective. Attaining worldly accomplishments was never their true ambition. It was because of this intention that God Almighty declared that He was pleased with them.

At the time of Bir-e-Mauna when the companions were getting martyred, they prayed to God Almighty: 

اَللّٰهُمَّ بَلِّغْ عَنَّا نَبِيَّنَا اَنَّا قَدْ لَقِيْنَاكَ فَرَضِيْنَا عَنْكَ وَرَضِيْتَ عَنَّا

 “O Allah! Please inform the Prophetsa about our condition that we have joined you and we are pleased with You and You are pleased with us.” Hazrat Anasra narrates: “Hazrat Gabrielas came to the Holy Prophetsa and informed the Holy Prophetsa that his Companionsra had been martyred and God is pleased with them.” (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 267, Haraam bin Milhan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1996)

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra has also mentioned this incident. He writes: 

“The incidents of Bir-e-Mauna and Raji demonstrate the intense level of hatred and animosity which the tribes of Arabia harboured in their hearts against Islam and the followers of Islam, to the extent that they would not even refrain from the most despicable lies, treachery and deceit. Despite the remarkable intelligence and vigilance of the Muslims, due to their thinking well of others, which is the hallmark of a believer, at times they would be lured into their trap. These were Huffaz of the Quran and devoted worshippers, who would supplicate during the nights, sit in a corner of the mosque and remember Allah; then they were poor and hunger-stricken people, who were lured out of their homeland by these cruel disbelievers with the excuse of ‘teaching them religion’; and when they had reached their land as guests, they were murdered in cold blood. Any level of grief suffered by the Holy Prophetsa would not have been enough. But at the time, the Holy Prophetsa did not employ any military action against these cold-blooded murderers. (Indeed, the Holy Prophetsa was extremely grief-stricken but he did not take any action against them). However, for thirty days continuously, after having received this news, the Holy Prophet supplicated while standing in his morning Salat, weeping and crying before God, individually naming the tribes of Ri‘l, Zakwan, Usayyah and the Banu Lahyan in the following words:

‘O Our Master! Have mercy upon us and hold back the hands of the enemies of Islam who are ruthlessly and stone-heartedly spilling the blood of innocent Muslims with the intention that Your religion may be expunged.’” (Sirat Khatam-ul-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra, pp. 520-521)

Even in this day and age the only way to stop the hands of the enemy is through prayers. There is a dire need to implore the help of God Almighty. It is only God Almighty Who can provide the means to seize these people. May He also provide means to create ease for us. 

Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaulah was one of the Companions and according to some people he was the freed slave of ibn Abi Ruham bin Abdul Uzzah Aamri. He accepted Islam and is now considered amongst the early companions. He was amongst the second group of people who migrated to Ethiopia. Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaulah stayed with Hazrat Kulthum bin Hazm during his migration from Mecca to Medina. Ibn-e-Ishaaq Musa Uqbah has included him amongst those who participated in the Battle of Badr. Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaulah was twenty-five years old when he participated in the Battle of Badr. He also took part in the Battle of Uhud, Khandaq and the treaty of Hudaibiya. He was the husband of Hazrat Subayah Asalmiyah. He passed away during Hajjatul Wada. His son was born some time after his demise so the Holy Prophetsa said to his wife: “After the birth of this child, you can now marry anyone you like.” Apart from Tibri, no one has disagreed about his demise during Hajjatul Wada. According to Tibri he passed away before Hajjatul Wada. (Usdul Ghaba, Vol. 2, pp. 209-210, Sa’ad bin Khaulah, Dar-ul-Kutb Ilmiyah, Beirut, 2003), (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 217, Sa‘d bin Khaulah, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1996)

Then there is a companion named Hazrat Abul-Haitham Malikra bin Tayyihan Ansari. His real name was Malik but was widely known by his filial appellation, Abul-Haitham. His mother, Layla bint Ateeq was from the Bali tribe. According to the majority of research scholars, his tribe Aus branches from the Bali tribe which was a confederate of Banu Abdul Ashahal. (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 365, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995), (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 341, Abul-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990), (Seerat-ul-Sahaba, Vol. 3, p. 215, Abul-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi, 2004)

Muhammad bin Umar states: “Even during the time of ignorance, Hazrat Abul-Haithamra was weary of idol worshiping and would revile them. Hazrat Asad bin Zararah and Hazrat Abul-Haitham were convinced of the Unity of God. They are from the early Ansars who accepted Islam in Mecca. (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 341, Abul-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

According to some narrations, after accepting Islam when Hazrat Asadra bin Zararah had returned from Mecca to Medina with six other men, he preached to Hazrat Abul-Haithamra about Islam. Since Hazrat Abul-Haithamra was searching for true faith from the very beginning, he immediately accepted Islam. Afterwards, when Bait-e-Aqbah Ula took place, he travelled to Mecca with the delegation of twelve people and pledged his loyalty and obedience at the hand of the Holy Prophetsa. (Sirat-ul-Sahaba, Vol. 3, p. 215, Abul-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi, 2004)

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahamdra writes about this in The Life and Character of the Seal of the Prophetssa:

“The Holy Prophetsa met these people separately in a valley. They informed him as to the state of affairs in Yathrab and this time they all took Bai‘at at his hand. This Bai‘at served as a foundation stone for Islam in Medina. Since Jihad of the sword had not yet been ordained, the Holy Prophetsa took Bai‘at only in the words in which he would take Bai‘at from the women after Jihad (by the sword) was obligated. In other words, ‘We shall believe in one God, shall not associate partners with God, shall not steal, shall not commit adultery or fornication, shall abstain from murder, shall not defame anyone, and shall obey you [the Holy Prophetsa] in everything good.’ After Bai‘at, the Holy Prophetsa said:

‘If you remain true to this pledge in honesty and steadfastness then you shall receive paradise. But if you show weakness then your matter is with Allah the Exalted, for He shall do what He wills.’”

In history, this Bai‘at is renowned as ‘The First Bai‘at at Aqbah’, because the place where this Bai‘at was taken was called ‘Aqbah, which is situated between Mecca and Mina. The literal meaning of ‘Aqbah is an elevated mountainous pass.” (Seerat Khatam-ul-Nabiyyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad, pp. 224-225)

Hazrat Abul-Haithamra was among those six companions who were the first people to accept Islam in their own tribe. Having travelled to Mecca they accepted Islam and then returned to Medina to propagate its teachings. In one of the narrations it is mentioned that he was the first Ansari to meet with the Holy Prophetsa in Mecca. He was present during the first Bai‘at at Aqbah and all the historians unanimously agree that during the second Bai‘at at Aqbah, when the Holy Prophetsa chose twelve nuquba from among the seventy Ansar members, Hazrat Abul-Haithamra was one of the naqeebs. (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 341-342, Abul-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

Nuquba is the plural of naqeeb and means an individual who is knowledgeable or has greater abilities and as a result of which was made a leader or chief. 

It is mentioned in a Hadith [saying of the Prophetsa]: “During the Bait-e-Aqbah, Hazrat Abul-Haithamra said to the Holy Prophetsa, ‘O Messenger of Allahsa! We have treaties of mutual cooperation with various tribes. After accepting Islam and by taking the oath of allegiance and becoming solely yours, we shall deal with these treaties according to your instructions.’” At that time, Abul-Haithamra said to the Holy Prophetsa, “I would like to submit one request at this time: O Messenger of Allah! We are establishing a relation with you. When Allah Almighty helps you and makes you victorious over your nation, please do not leave us and return to them and separate from us.’ When the Holy Prophetsa heard this, he smiled and stated: ‘Your blood has now become mine. Now I am one with you and you are one with me. Whoever fights you, shall fight me. Whoever befriends you, shall befriend me.’” (Masnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 5, p. 427, Hadith. 15891, Alim-ul-Kutub, Beirut, 1998). 

The Holy Prophetsa established the bond of brotherhood between Hazrat Usman bin Maz‘oon and Hazrat Abul-Haitham after migrating from Mecca. (Al-Asaaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 365,Ibn Al-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

There is a narration from Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah that the Holy Prophetsa went to an Ansari along with one of his companions. The Holy Prohpetsa asked him if he had any water, or if there was water in the carrier from last night which he could give them otherwise they would just drink it directly, as this person was watering his garden therefore there was flowing water. He replied, “O Messenger of Allah! I have water from last night. Please come in to my hut”. He then took the Holy Prophetsa and his companion with him, who was Hazrat Abul-Haithamra. He poured water in a cup and put some of the milk from his goat in it. The Holy Prophetsa and his companion both drank from it. This narration is from Bukhari. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Ashriba, Hadith. 5613)

Similarly, there is another narration that Hazrat Jabirra bin Abdullah states, “Hazrat Abul-Haitham bin Al-Tahiyaan prepared food for the Holy Prophetsa and invited his companions. When everyone had finished eating, the Holy Prophetsa said, ‘Return your brother’s favour.’ The companions enquired: ‘O Messenger of Allahsa! How should we return his favour?’ The Holy Prophetsa said: ‘When a person visits someone’s house and eats and drinks from there, they should pray for them as this is a way to repay them.’” (Sunan Abu Dawood, Kitab-ul-Atima, Hadith. 3853)

Such are the high morals that are essential for every Muslim to adopt. 

Hazrat Abu Hurairahra relates that the Holy Prophetsa on one occasion left his house at such a time when people would not often be found outside and nor be meeting one another. He then saw Hazrat Abu Bakrra. The Holy Prophetsa enquired “What is it that brings you out (from your house)?” He replied, “I have come out to meet you, to see your blessed countenance and to pray for your well-being.” A few moments later Hazrat Umarra arrived. The Holy Prophetsa then said “O Umar, what has brought you out [at this time]?” Hazrat Umarra replied, O Prophetsa of Allah! I have come out of hunger.” The Holy Prophetsa said “I am also a little hungry”, so they all headed to Abul Haitham Ansari’s house, who had many goats and date-trees. The Holy Prophetsa did not find Abul Haitham at his home and asked his wife about his whereabouts. She answered that he had gone out to bring them some sweet water. A short while later Abul Haitham arrived carrying a leather bag. He put it down to one side and embraced the Holy Prophetsa offering him his life and wealth saying “May my mother and father be sacrificed for you!” 

Hazrat Abul Haithamra then took all three of them to his garden and lay down a blanket. He hurried to his garden and cut off a whole bunch of dates which had both ripe and unripe dates. The Holy Prophetsa then said, “O Abul Haitham, why did you not just pick the ripe dates instead of bringing the whole bunch?” He answered, “O Messenger of Allah, I desired that you choose yourself the dates which you like.” Hence, the Holy Prophetsa, Hazrat Abu Bakrra and Hazrat Umarra finished eating the dates and drinking water. The Holy Prophetsa then said “By Allah, these are the same bounties which you will be asked about on the Day of Judgement i.e. cool shade, cold water and fresh dates.” 

Hazrat Abul Haithamra then stood up to arrange something for the Holy Prophetsa to eat. The Holy Prophetsa said not to slaughter a lactating goat, so he slaughtered a lamb and brought it to the Holy Prophetsa which they all ate. The Holy Prophetsa asked “Do you have a servant?” Hazrat Abul Haitham replied, “No”. The Holy Prophetsa then said, “The next time we have a prisoner of war, you should come to us”. Thus, when the Holy Prophetsa had two prisoners of war, Hazrat Abul Haithamra came to the Holy Prophetsa. The Messengersa of Allah said to choose out of the two which he preferred. Hazrat Abul Haithamra replied, “O Messenger of Allah, you choose for me”. The Holy Prophetsa said, “Whomsoever gives advice is one who is trustworthy”. This is something which we should all take note of that whoever grants advice to people is normally trustworthy, so we should try to always give good advice. He then said, “Take this servant, I have witnessed him worshipping.” The good quality of this servant that he mentioned was that he worshipped and remembered God and possessed piety. The Holy Prophetsa further stated “Take good care of him”. 

Hazrat Abul Haithamra returned home to his wife and informed her of the Holy Prophet’s advice. She then said, “You will not be able to fully render the rights of this piece of advice given by the Holy Prophetsa” i.e. to fully take good care of him. Just observe this woman’s level of faith, despite being the sole lady in the house and having no servant, yet she says to her husband that he will only be able to pay the rights owed to him by setting him free. Hence, Hazrat Abul Haithamra set the servant free. (Sunan Al-Tirmadhi, Kitab-ul-Zuhd, Hadith. 2369)

This was the eminence of the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa. 

Hazrat Abul Haithamra accompanied the Holy Prophetsa in the Battles of Badr, Uhud, the Ditch and all other battles of his. At the Battle of Mu‘tah, after Hazrat Abdullahra bin Rawahah had been martyred, the Holy Prophetsa sent Hazrat Abul Haithamra to Khaibar to assess how many fruits were on the date-trees. After the demise of the Holy Prophetsa when Hazrat Abu Bakrra desired to send him to assess the number of fruits, he excused himself from doing so. Hazrat Abu Bakrra said “You used to go to check the numbers of dates for the Holy Prophetsa”. Hazrat Abul Haithamra replied “I did used to go and assess the number of dates for the Holy Prophetsa, but when I would return having made my assessment the Holy Prophetsa would pray for me”. Thus, at that moment in time he thought of the blessings of the Holy Prophetsa’s prayers and thus was overcome with emotion. Having heard this Hazrat Abu Bakrra did not send him. (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 342, Abul Haitham, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

This was due to the fact that it was an emotional experience for him, otherwise these people are those who always showed complete obedience and never refused to comply. It cannot be that he would have refused if Hazrat Abu Bakrra had however instructed him once again to do so. For Hazrat Abu Bakrra to not ask him once again shows that he remembered and understood his emotional ordeal and therefore did not insist. 

When Hazrat Umarra expelled the Jews from Khaibar, he sent some people to assess the value of their land. Hazrat Umarra sent Hazrat Abul Haithamra, Hazrat Farwah bin Amrra and Hazrat Zaid bin Thabitra. They calculated the value of the date trees and lands after which Hazrat Umarra gave the people of Khaibar half the price that was calculated and valued in excess of 50,000 dirhams. (Kitab-ul-Maghzai Li Al-Waqadi, Vol. 2, p. 165, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2004)

Observe how Abul Haithamra this time went to that land, the period of that emotional state had passed, therefore there remained nothing to hold him back from doing so.

There is also a narration of his regarding the greeting of Assalamo-alaikum (peace be upon you). Hazrat Abul Haithamra relates that the Holy Prophetsa said “He who says Assalamo-alaikum will earn the merit of ten good acts, and the one who says Assalamo-alaikum wa rahmatullahi will earn the reward of twenty and the one who says Assalamo-alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu will earn the reward of thirty”. (Al-Asaaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 366,Abu Al-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

There are conflicting opinions regarding the time of Abul Haitham’s demise. According to some, he passed away during the Khilafat of Hazrat Umarra and others are of the opinion that he passed away in 20 AH or 21 AH. It is also said that he died fighting on the side of Hazrat Alira in the Battle of Siffin in 37AH. (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra, Vol. 3, p. 342, Abul Haitham, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990), (Usdul Ghaba, Vol. 5, p. 13, Abul Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan,Dar-ul-Kutb Ilmiyah, Beirut)

So these were the Companions who set the examples for us and made us aware of so many matters. May Allah Almighty continue to elevate them in status. 

After the Friday Prayers, I shall lead two funeral prayers in absentia. 

The first is of Sahibzada Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib, son of Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashir Ahmadra, who passed away on 14 August at the age of 94. Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return. He had a heart operation in America in 2000. He then had a stroke which kept him more or less bedridden. He was born in Qadian on 18 July 1924 to Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra and Hazrat Sarwar Sultana Begum, daughter of Hazrat Ghulam Hasan Sahib Peshawari. He obtained his primary education in Qadian and passed his matriculation exams in the Talim-ul-Isam High School. In 1949 he then obtained his master’s degree in history at the Government College Lahore, achieving the highest grades. Upon his achievement, people came to congratulate Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra. Apart from expressing words of gratitude, he also wrote that in reality, the group of believers are a support for one another in times of happiness and sadness and they gain comfort, tranquillity and strength from the support of one another. This is the focal point of a Jamaat. He further writes, “I request my friends to not only partake in this happiness but to also pray that where God Almighty has enabled Majeed Ahmad to achieve a high standard of secular knowledge, may He also grant him true knowledge and enable him to act upon it, as this is the true purpose and objective of our lives. (Mazameen-e-Bashir, Vol. 2, p. 605)

Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib dedicated his life to the service of faith on 7 May 1944 and continued his studies. In 1949 he joined Jamia-tul-Mubashirin and graduated from it in July 1954. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra pronounced his nikah on 28 December 1950, which was the third day of the Jalsa Salana, to Sahibzadi Qudsiyah Begum Sahiba, daughter of Hazrat Nawab Abdullah Khanra and Hazrat Nawab Amatul Hafeez Begumra. Their eldest daughter is Nusrat Jahan Sahiba who is the wife of Mirza Naseer Ahmad Tariq, grandson of Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra. They also have a son, Mirza Mahmood Ahmad, then another daughter named Durr-e-Sameen, who is the daughter-in-law of Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib. Then there is another son named Mirza Ghulam Qadir Sahib Shaheed [martyr] who was married to Amatun Nasir Sahiba, daughter of Syed Mir Daud Sahib. The fifth child is a daughter named Faiza Sahiba who is married to Syed Mudassar Ahmad Sahib, who is also a life-devotee.

In July 1954 Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib obtained the Shahid degree and was first posted in Talim-ul-Islam College Rabwah on 20 September 1954. On 4 November 1956, under the auspices of Tahrik-e-Jadid he was sent to Kumasi, Ghana to serve as a school principal. He returned to Pakistan on 24 December 1963. Then in April 1964 he was re-appointed in Talim-ul-Islam College. When the Talim-ul-Islam College was nationalised in the time of Bhutto, in April 1975 after the nationalisation he resigned and reported to the Anjuman stating that he was a life-devotee. On3 July 1975 he was appointed as Naib Nazim Nazir Talim. In 1976, when Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh toured America and other European countries, Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib accompanied him as his private secretary. In 1978 he was appointed as the Naib Nazir-e-Ala and in 1984 he retired. His son-in-law, Syed Mudassar Ahmad Sahib, says that he translated a portion of Siratul Mahdi into English and regularly wrote articles for the Al Fazl newspaper. He was very intellectual and his articles were published in book-form under the name Nukta-e-Nazar.  He was very keen on reading and writing and I witnessed that whenever he had the time, he would spend it reading in the library. 

His daughter-in-law, Amatul Nasir, the widow of the martyr Ghulam Qadir, writes: “He was a very loving and honourable person. He had great love for children and was a sincere individual with a generous heart. One of his key attributes was that he could adjust himself in any age group and would befriend everyone and treat them like a friend, youths and grown-ups alike.” She further writes: “He demonstrated great patience and steadfastness at the martyrdom of his son, Mirza Ghulam Qadir Shaheed.” She further says that after the martyrdom, Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib and his wife both took special care for the children.

He was unwell for an extended period of time, but he bore this with patience and resolve. He had a very balanced temperament and would not be enraged. He kept a sincere friendship with everyone and would care for his workers. His son-in-law, Mirza Naseer Ahmad Sahib, writes: “Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib was a man of wise opinion and would stand firm in his opinions. It would not be the case that he would adopt the opinion that was widespread and prevalent at a particular time. Rather he would always choose the correct approach and would express his opinion in the matter.” May Allah shower His mercy and forgiveness on him. May He enable his children to continue his pious endeavours and keep them firmly attached to the institution Khilafat and the Jamaat.

The second funeral prayer is of Mrs Sayyidah Naseem Akhtar, who was the wife of Muhammad Yusuf Sahib of Aaniba Nooria, Sheikupura district. She passed away on 27 July 2018; Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return. She was the granddaughter of Hazrat Wali Muhammad Sahib – companion of the Promised Messiahas – and daughter of Qazi Deen Muhammad Sahib. After the partition [of India], her father migrated from Qadian and settled in Rabwah. After marriage, she settled in Aanibah Nooria village and had the opportunity to serve in various positions in the Jamaat. She served as the local president for eighteen years. 

She was regular in observing fasts and her prayers, as well as the Tahajjud [pre-dawn voluntary] prayers. She would care for the poor and deal kindly towards her neighbours. She had a balanced temperament and was a very sincere woman. She would recite the Holy Quran and also read the translation. She would ponder over its meanings and try her best to act upon its teachings. She would also teach the Holy Quran to children as a result of which a large number of Ahmadi and non-Ahmadi children have been taught the Quran by her.

One of her sons is a Missionary currently serving in Mali (West Africa). He was sent to Mali during the outbreak of the Ebola virus. A non-Ahmadi friend said to her [i.e. his mother] that she should not send her son to Mali because of the Ebola epidemic. She immediately replied: “I have offered both of my sons (two of her sons are devotees of life and serving as missionaries) in the way of God Almighty after an abundance of prayers. Now they belong to God Almighty, therefore, I am not concerned at all about how or where God Almighty will employ their services. I am proud at the fact that God Almighty has enabled two of my sons to serve in God’s way.”

She would always remind her sons that since God Almighty had afforded them an opportunity to serve in His cause, then they should always remain faithful to God and their devotion. The deceased was a Moosia [part of the institution of Al-Wasiyyat]. Her sons; Nasir Ahmad Sahib is a missionary serving in Mali and Ansar Mahmood Sahib is a missionary serving in Pakistan. Her son in Mali was not able to attend her funeral prayer. May Allah the Almighty grant him patience and steadfastness, and elevate the status of the deceased and also enable her virtues to continue in her progeny.

(Translated by The Review of Religions)

25th Jalsa Salana Belgium

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Brussels, 14 September

The 25th Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Belgium commenced today when Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa hoisted Liwa-e-Ahmadiyyat (the Ahmadiyya Flag) in the grounds of Groot-Brijgaarden, just outside the Belgian capital of Brussels. This prestigious ceremony was followed by the Friday Sermon of Huzooraa delivered in the Jalsa Gah.

Huzooraa, on his way back from Germany, had arrived in Belgium on Wednesday, 12 September at 2pm local time. Huzooraa was received by hundreds of members of Jamaat Belgium in Alken – a town about 85 miles from Brussels – to inaugurate a newly built mosque. Huzooraa unveiled the inaugural plaque and led the congregation in silent prayer, after which he led the Zuhr and Asr prayers in the same mosque. 

 

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Since his arrival in Belgium, hundreds of members of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Belgium have had the blessed opportunity to have a mulaqat with their beloved Imam. 

The flag hoisting ceremony and the Friday Sermon were broadcast live on MTA International. Huzoor’s address to the Lajna (ladies) and his concluding address will also be broadcast live on MTA on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. These addresses will be the highlights of this year’s Jalsa Salana Belgium.

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A total of five sessions comprise the three-day Jalsa where scholars of the Jamaat will also deliver speeches on a variety of topics; ranging from The Existence of God, Financial Sacrifice in the Way of Allah, Propagation of Islam through Ahmadiyyat, Excellence in Matrimonial Life, Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat, A Strong Relation with Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, The System of Wasiyyat and The Impact of Social Evils.

Hazrat Imam Hussain r.a.

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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad a.s.

Believers are such people whose practice bears testimony to their faith, whose hearts are imbued with belief and who give precedence to their Lord and His pleasure over everything else… But how could the unfortunate Yazid partake from such [qualities]. The love of the world had blinded him. However, Hussainra was both pure and righteous and undoubtedly he is amongst the chosen whom God Almighty purifies with His own hand and permeates with his own love. Without doubt he is from among the chieftains of paradise and harbouring an iota’s worth of rancour against him is a means of being deprived of faith. And this Imam’s righteousness, love for God, patience, steadfastness, devotion and worship is a perfect example for us. And we are followers of the guidance of this sinless [individual] that he received. 

(Majmua-Ishteharat Vol 3 page 545) 

Ladies’ side Jalsa Salana Germany 2018

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Sadr Lajna Imaillah Germany

The 43rd Jalsa Salana Germany 2018 took place on 7-9 September 2018 in Karlsruhe. Undoubtedly the highlight of the Jalsa Salana was that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa graced the German Jamaat once again with his presence and so, ten-thousands of Ahmadis throughout Germany and also from other countries travelled from far to attend this blessed event.

The preparations for Jalsa Salana actually start right after a Jalsa Salana concludes, hence planning for this year’s Jalsa Salana started in October 2017 with the set-up of the organisational structure. For the Lajna side, 12 Naib Nazimat-e-Ala were nominated who worked under the supervision of Nazima-e-Ala (Sadr Lajna Imaillah Germany) and each had to manage different departments. In total, 66 departments were set up and Nazimat [team leaders] were appointed who started to build their teams. Duties were distributed among regions and after the teams had been built, Nazimat got in contact with the Muawinat [volunteers] and planned the duty work and particular tasks. 

This year, the Naib Nazimat-e-Ala had the blessed opportunity of having mulaqat [audience] with Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa. In January 2018, they travelled to London and had the honour of receiving direct guidance from Huzooraa regarding the Ladies’ side of Jalsa Salana.

One special instruction which was received from beloved Huzooraa was that every single worker should serve the guests of the Promised Messiahas with a smile and in a friendly manner. Huzooraa said, “Even if your jaws get tired, you should not stop smiling.” Furthermore Huzooraa gave instructions regarding ziafat [food preparation], accomodation and many more departments. These precious instructions of Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa were the foundations of all our Jalsa work.

Then a meeting with all Nazimat was arranged where these instructions were presented and the Nazimat were told to implement them and forward them to their teams. Furthermore, Nazima-e-Ala held separate meetings throughout the year with every Nazima where the work of each department was discussed and planned, bearing in mind the “red book” points from the previous Jalsa Salana. 

Besides this, several meetings with Afsar Jalsa Salana and Afsar Jalsa Gah took place where the plan of site was discussed in detail. Due to growing attendance, it was felt that the space at the current site (DM Arena, Karlsruhe) had to be re-planned in order to make the best of the situation. So this year, some significant changes were made, for example, for the ladies’ ziafat, a large marquee was set up, and the space in the hall which had previously been used for ziafat was completely designated for accommodation purposes as there was a great need for this. Alongside this, there were marquees set up for mothers with children under the age of 4, and the area of the Main Jalsa Gah for ladies was also extended.

As the site planning went along, Nazimat visited the Muawinat in various regions of the country and held meetings with them to update them about the work and train them for their respective duties.

As Huzooraa had instructed that we should make it possible for Lajna members to choose the duty they would like to do, an online registration platform was developed where Lajna members could register beforehand for the department they desired to serve in. Additionally, duties were distributed among the regions in order to get the required teams. 

The online-registration was highly appreciated by Lajna members and was a way to motivate them to take part in Jalsa duties. 

In the second Nazimat meeting, the final planning was discussed, coordination meetings among different departments took place and Nazimat were updated about the site and the planning.

An information booklet with all important points for the visitors of the Jalsa Salana was compiled and forwarded to all Lajna members. Also, a short videoclip was prepared and shared with all. In all Majalis, Jalsa Seminars took place where the purpose of Jalsa Salana was highlighted, tarbiyati topics were talked about and organisational information was given to all the participants. 

Finally, the long-awaited days arrived. On Thursday 6 September, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa arrived at the Jalsa Gah at about 7pm for the inspection of the Jalsa preparations. After inspecting some parts of the men’s side, Huzooraa arrived at the ladies’ Jalsa Gah and initially inspected the ziafat marquee. After asking about information pertaining to the capacity of the ziafat area, Huzooraa then visited the accommodation hall and inspected the arrangements. Afterwards, Huzooraa walked through the long gallery where most of the departments were allocated such as Wasiyyat, bookstall, Humanity First, IAAAE, MAMO (Medical Association), 100-Mosque scheme, office ladies’ Jalsa Gah, information etc. Huzooraa most affectionately bought some items from the Humanity First stall and also visited the bookstall where he asked about the newly published books. 

At the end of this inspection, Huzooraa most graciously launched the new website of the Majlis Ansar Sultan-ul-Qalam of Lajna Imaillah Germany named “Stimme der Muslima” (The voice of Muslim women). The team was very humbled and grateful for this blessed opportunity. 

Friday 7 September, the Jalsa Salana was inaugurated with the Friday Sermon of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. Before Jumuah, the flag hoisting took place where a number of Nasirat were present reciting taraney [choral poems] wearing scarves in the colours of the German flag.

Saturday 8 September was the long-awaited day for Lajna as Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa blessed the Lajna and Nasirat with his presence in the ladies’ Jalsa Gah. Prior to this, the Lajna session was held which was presided by Hazrat Syeda Amatus Sabuh Begum Sahiba, respected wife of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. In this session, besides tilawat and nazm, there were four speeches (two in Urdu and two in German) on the following subjects:

“Istighfar – Means of Obtaining the Nearness of God“

“Khilafat – Fortress of Peace”

“Importance and Necessity of Purdah in this Day and Age”

“Valuable Principles of Parenting in Light of Islamic Teachings”

At 12pm, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa arrived at the ladies’ Jalsa Gah and was welcomed by Lajna members and Nasirat saying “Ahlan wa sahlan wa marhaba!”.

Then, this year a historical moment was witnessed. The German Federal minister of Justice, Ms Katarina Barley had come to visit the Jalsa Salana and with the approval of Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa, she delivered her short speech from the stage in ladies’ Jalsa Gah. 

Thereafter the session started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by an Urdu poem from Kalam-e-Mahmood. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa graciously distributed academic awards to 62 Lajna members, among whom were also some ladies from other countries such as Indonesia, Kenya and France.

After distributing awards, Huzooraa delivered his address to the ladies in which he mentioned the sacrifices of great women in the history of religion. Huzooraa reminded us to follow their footsteps and especially to take good care of the upbringing of our children. 

Huzooraa concluded with silent prayer after which a group of Lajna members and Nasirat recited poems and taraney. It was indeed a spiritually uplifting atmosphere in the hall when, aside from poems in many other languages, all the ladies in the hall recited “La ilaha illallah”. 

Huzooraa then walked down the hall towards the children’s marquees. There, Huzooraa walked past all the marquees as the children became extremely excited and joyful waving towards their beloved Imamaa. These were priceless moments to witness and truly unforgettable.

The remaining Jalsa programme was relayed from the men’s side on Saturday and Sunday. In the breaks, there were different programmes on the ladies’ side during all three days. Rishta nata department organised a “Meet & Greet” where members searching for a rishta [match for marriage] for their children could meet each other. 

AMSWA had prepared an exhibition on the life of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa which was visited by many Lajna members and Nasirat and was appreciated. The Al-Qalam project was present as well in which many Lajna members took part with great interest. Also the Tabligh department of Lajna Imaillah Germany had prepared an exhibition about the status of women in Islam which was visited by numerous non-Ahmadi-Guests.

Sunday 9 September, the Bai‘at ceremony was one of the highlights of the day. By the grace of Allah, six ladies entered the fold of Islam Ahmadiyyat during Bai‘at. After the concluding address and concluding prayer, the 43rd Jalsa Salana Germany came to a successful end. Alhamdolillah! All praise be to Allah. 

Throughout the Jalsa days, in the ladies’ Jalsa Gah, around 3,000 voluntary duty workers served the guests of the Promised Messiahas and around 4,600 guests were accommodated on site. The total attendance on the ladies’ side was 19,448, Alhamdolillah. 

May Allah the Exalted accept our humble efforts and reward all the workers abundantly. 

Jamia Indonesia Sport Competition 2018

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Mochamad Fahrizal

Student of Jamia Ahmadiyya Indonesia

Saturday afternoon, on 1 September 2018, Jamia Ahmadiyya Indonesia held its annual sports event, namely Jamia Sport Competition 2018 (PORJAM). 

All lecturers and students attended to enliven the opening ceremony which was directly presided by Maulana Usama Ibnu Hasan. It began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, after which the Jamia Principal, Maulana Sayuti Aziz Ahmad delivered a heartfelt speech:

He explored the profound meaning of what the Holy Prophetsa said regarding the strong believer being better than the weak believer. He explained that the happiness and success of a servant are obviously determined by their enthusiasm and sincerity to do every beneficial thing, both for material and spiritual affairs, and also their state of humility to supplicate before the Almighty God for His succour. When these two elements have been fulfilled, it will be their success. But anyone who fails to pay due attention to this, even a bit, will lose all goodness therein.

Following his address, the principal led prayer to open this event.

PORJAM becomes a competition arena for all students in sport. Maulana Usama Ibnu Hasan said “Many missionaries in their practical lives build relationship with people through sports, so that is why it is important for Jamia students to have sports [events].”

All students were devided into their four groups, i.e. Amanat, Diyanat, Rafaqat and Sadaqat and participated in multiple games: football, futsal, volleyball, basketball, badminton, sepak takraw (foot volleyball), sprint 100m, marathon, swimming and table tennis.

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