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Key to unlocking
Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy
Prophet Muhammadsa

Fever
َ ٰ َ
‫ﻋ ِﻦ اﺑْ ِﻦ ُﻋ َ� َ� رﺿﻰ ا��ّ� ﻋﻨﻬﻤﺎ ﻋ ِﻦ‬

nearness to
َ َ ّٰ َّ
:‫اﻟﻨ ِ� ِّ� ﺻﻠﻰ ا��� �ﻠﻴﻪ وﺳﻠﻢ ﻗﺎل‬
َ ُ ْ َ َ َ َّ َ َ َ َ ْ
‫ا��ُ ّﻤﻰ ِﻣ ْﻦ ﻓ ْﻴ ِ� ﺟﻬ�� ﻓﺄﺑ ِﺮدوﻫﺎ‬
ْ
‫ﺑِﺎﻟ َﻤﺎ ِء‬

Allah Almighty
Hazrat Ibn Umarra narrated, “The
Prophetsa said, ‘Fever is from the heat
of the Hellfire; so abate fever with
water.’” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Bad’i l-khalq, Bab
sifati n-nar wa annaha makhluqah, Hadith
3264)

In the journey of life, the pursuit of

attaining nearness to Allah the Almighty is
an essential quest, as it is the very purpose
of our lives. In the Holy Quran, Allah the Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas,
Almighty tells us: “And when My servants In His Own Words
ask thee about Me, say: ‘I am near.’” (Surah
al-Baqarah, Ch.2: V.187) Let us focus on an
integral and practical way in which we can
Need and importance of
truly attain closeness to Allah the Almighty. mosques
The key to unlocking nearness to Allah
the Almighty is to follow the example of
the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. Out of all “At present, there is a pressing need
mankind, he was the person who attained for our Jamaat to build mosques.
and enjoyed the closest rank to Allah. When These are the houses of God.
we take a look at his life, we see the pinnacle Whenever a mosque of our Jamaat
of nearness to Allah the Almighty. During is established in any village or
the Battle of Badr, he threw a handful of city, it can be considered that the
stones towards the enemies. This action of foundation for the progress of our
the Holy Prophetsa, Allah attributed this to Community has been laid there. If
Himself: there is a village or city with few or
�ٰ َ ۡ
��ٰ ‫َو َما َُر َم ُّۡي َۡت ِاَذ َُر َم ُّۡي َۡت َولٰ ُِك �ن الَّل َِه َُر‬ no Muslims and there is a desire to
propagate Islam, a mosque should
“And thou threwest not when thou didst indeed be constructed. As a result,
throw, but it was Allah Who threw.” (Surah God Himself will draw Muslims
al-Anfal, Ch.8: V.18)
towards it.
In another similar incident, the Holy
Prophetsa placed his hand over the hands
of the Companions. This took place on the
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“The prerequisite, however, is that

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the establishment of the mosque must
be undertaken with pure intentions,
dedicated entirely to the sake of
Allah. Personal motives or any form
of malevolence must not play any
part; only then will God bestow His
blessings.
“It is not necessary for the mosque

2 - 3 February
to be ornate or constructed from
bricks. Rather, it suffices to secure a
piece of land, demarcate the mosque’s
2 February 1949: On this day,
perimeters, and erect a simple shelter,
Jamaat’s missionary, Roshan
such as one made from bamboo, to Din Sahib, reached Muscat (the
provide protection against rain and the Capital of modern-day Oman)
like. Allah the Exalted does not favour to establish a Jamaat mission
superficiality. The mosque of the Holy there. Only a few members
Prophet Muhammadsa was initially were present in Muscat at the
Photo courtesy of Suhaib Ahmad
made with just a few palm branches time.
and continued in that manner until Maulvi Sahib continued to
perhaps this affinity was due to their conduct sermons and other religious
Hazrat Uthmanra, owing to his affinity perform his preaching duties in
shared interests. In conclusion, it is activities. Members of the Community
for architecture, had it built with Muscat for a long time, and on
essential for the Community to have its should collectively ensure they perform
bricks during his time. I often reflect 15 February 1961, he moved to
own mosque with an appointed imam their congregational prayers within this
on the similarity between Hazrat Dubai. Eventually, he returned
from within the Community who can mosque.” (Malfuzat [1984], Vol. 7, p. 119)
Sulaymanas and Hazrat Uthmanra; to Rabwah on 9 August 1961.
(Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 12,
p. 169)
3 February 1955: Hazrat
Musleh-e-Maudra graciously
<< Continued from previous page Islam to be the highest goal of human life. O Allah You are a Witness;
sent eight pages of Haqiqatul
“The verse emphatically declares that He is that manifestor of Beauty, who showed
Wahi from the original
occasion of Bai’at-e-Rizwan. In the Holy the goal pertaining to the attainment of us the Truth.
handwritten manuscript of
Quran, Allah the Almighty referred to the Divine love is now impossible to achieve As a result, following the ways and
the Promised Messiahas to the
hand of the Holy Prophetsa as His own and except by accepting Islam and following example set by the Promised Messiahas,
Jamaat members in Indonesia
attributed this action too upon himself: the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. Those who members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
as tabarruk. The vice president
َ َ َ �ٰ
‫يَ ُد الَّل ِِه َفوۡق ايۡ ِديۡ َِه ْۡم‬
seek to love God and attain His nearness Jamaat continue to gain closeness to Allah
of Indonesia Jamaat, had visited
must follow the guidance of the Prophetsa the Almighty. In conclusion, the ultimate
the Markaz in Qadian for a
“The hand of Allah is over their hands.” of Islam, which will make them the beloved key to attaining nearness to Allah lies in
month. Upon his departure,
(Surah al-Fath, Ch.48: V.11) ones of God.” (Vol. 2, pp. 474-475) wholeheartedly following the example of
on this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-
When we want to achieve success in any The Companions of the Prophet the Holy Prophetsa, and, by extension, the
Maudra showed this generosity
field or in any endeavour that we embark Muhammadsa showed true devotion and example of his most ardent devotee, the
as a token of his love and
upon, we always analyse who has done it obedience to him. They would follow him Promised Messiahas.
affection towards the loyal and
the best. If we want to be great at basketball, fervently in every command, striving to This is a timeless path that can be
devout members of the Jamaat
we would study the likes of Michael Jordan, be like him in all aspects of their lives. followed by every single one of us. We
in a far distant land. Along
Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. The spiritual On one occasion, at the time of the Battle must strive to learn about his life, his
with the original manuscripts,
field is no different. If we want to attain of Tabuk, the Messengersa of Allah called character, and his virtues and adopt all
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra himself
nearness to Allah the Almighty, we must on his Companions to make financial these characteristics in ourselves. It is only
penned a letter for the Jamaat
study the person who attained the closest sacrifices. One of them presented half of his then that we will witness for ourselves the
members in Indonesia. (Tarikh-
rank to Allah the Almighty. That man was entire belongings. To his surprise, there was following promise of God to be true: “And
e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 16, p. 448)
our Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. another who had presented all that he had. when My servants ask thee about Me, say:
Allah the Almighty teaches us in the The Companions attained such a rank ‘I am near.’” (Surah al-Baqarah, Ch.2: V.187) 3 February 1984: Disturbing
Holy Quran that the Holy Prophetsa was, through this obedience to the Holy Prophetsa news about the bombing of
and is, the most perfect role model for all of that they were given glad tidings of Allah the Aqsa Mosque in Palestine
mankind to look up to and strive to be like: the Almighty being pleased with them in appeared in the world media.
�ٰ َ َ ‫اَن ل َ ُُك ْۡم ِف ۡي َُر ُسوۡل ال ٰ�َّل ِِه اُ ۡسوَ ٌٍة َْح ََس َن ٌة ل� َِم ۡن ُك‬
On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul
‫اَن يَ ۡر َُجوا الَّل َِه‬ َ َ ‫لَِقَ ۡد ُك‬ their very lifetime:
ِ ِ َۡ َ َ �ٰ َ َ ۡ ُ ۡ �ٰ
‫ُر��َ الَّل ُِه ََعن َُه ْۡم َو َُرَضوۡا ََعن َُہ َوا ََع �د ل َ َُه ْۡم ََجن ٍۡت ِت ۡﺠرِ ۡي ِت َۡح ََت ََها اَلۡاِن َٰہ‬
Masih IVrh said in his Friday
ۡ َ �ٰ َ َ ٰ ۡ
‫َوال َُّيوۡ َم اَلۡا� َُِر َوَذَّك َُر الَّل َِه َك ِۡثی ًَرا‬ ۡ ُ َۡ َ ٰ َۤ ٰ
ِ sermon that the Ahmadiyya
‫ُُر ُخ ُِل ِديۡ َن َفِ ُّۡي ََها ابَ ًدا � َذل ِﻚ الُفوۡز ال َع ِﻈ ُّۡي ُْم‬ Muslim Community should pray
“Verily you have in the Prophet of Allah and remain ready to make any
an excellent model, for him who fears Allah “Allah is well pleased with them and
sacrifice for the protection of
and the Last Day and who remembers Allah they are well pleased with Him; and He has
these sacred places. (Khutbat-
much.” (Surah al-Ahzab, Ch.33: V.22) prepared for them Gardens beneath which
e-Tahir, Vol. 3, pp. 79-81)
We have also been taught in the Quran flow rivers. They will abide therein for ever.
that if we want Allah the Almighty to love That is the supreme triumph.” (Sural at- 3 February 1989: On this
us, then we must follow the Holy Prophetsa Taubah, Ch.9: V.100) day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
in every way, both in letter and in spirit: The Promised Messiahas achieved IVrh while delivering his Friday
“If you love Allah, follow me: [then] nearness to Allah the Almighty following Sermon, called for special
will Allah love you …” (Surah Aal-e-Imran, this same route. He was truly lost in the love prayers for Afghanistan’s
Ch.3: V.32) for the Holy Prophetsa. He wrote: scholars, the Afghan nation, and
� �
In the Five-Volume Commentary, under �
�� ‫���اُس��� ���������ا‬ the Arab world, that Allah may
this verse, it is stated: grant them guidance. (Khutbat-
� ��� ‫وہ‬،��� �‫وہ���د‬ e-Tahir, Vol. 8, pp. 67-82)
“The verse […] pertains to the attainment
of the love of God which is considered by We found everything through
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This Week in History

A glimpse into the rich history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat

Former President of Ivory Coast in a meeting with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa leading silent prayer after unveiling commemorative plaque at
inauguration of ‘Voice Of Islam’ radio station

4 - 5 February
that there was no need for had arranged a three-day trip Muslim Community. (‘‘Head of
regular daily prayers (salat) to Qadian with its 56 members Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
when someone was travelling. along with some non-Ahmadi launches ‘Voice of Islam’ radio
4 February 1914: An Ahmadi The journalists also said they fellow students. (Al Fazl to spread the peaceful teachings
Muslim’s letter sent to Hazrat were Turkish first and Muslims Qadian, 8 February 1938, p. 2) of Islam’’ And ‘‘World Head of
Khalifatul Masih Ira was received second. Hazrat Musleh- Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
on this day, which said that other 7 February 2016: On this
e-Maudra reviewed these inaugurates new Makhzan-
Muslims had expelled Ahmadis day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
comments while delivering his e-Tasaweer website.” www.
from their mosques. In reply, Vaa inaugurated the ‘Voice
Friday Sermon on this date pressahmadiyya.com)
Huzoorra replied that those of Islam’ radio station.
and refuted them through Huzooraa also delivered a
Ahmadis should then offer prayers Islamic teachings. (Khutbat-e-
8 February
in an open field. Huzoorra also historic on-air message to
Mahmud, Vol. 24, pp. 41-56) launch the radio station
said one must continue to
For more details, see “Hazrat and said, “The purpose of
do istighfar and exhibit patience.
Musleh-e-Maud’s services to the Voice of Islam is to inform 8 February 1914: On this
(Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 3, p.
the Muslim cause: Guiding people of the true teachings day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
502)
Muslims of the Indian of Islam and to make it Ira announced he received glad
5 February 1932: The North subcontinent amid religious abundantly clear that Islam’s tidings from Allah regarding the
Western Province of the Indian and political conflicts”, www. teachings perfectly conform spread of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
subcontinent witnessed a wave alhakam.org. and relate to the needs of Jamaat’s message in Africa.
of violence and oppression 5 February 1988: During every era and every person. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 3, p.
against its Muslim inhabitants. To the tour of Africa, on this God-willing, the listeners of 502)
highlight this aggression, the All day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih this radio station will come 8 February 1974:
India Muslim Conference decided IVrh had a meeting with the to recognise that Islam’s To commemorate 100 years since
to observe a Yaum-e-Sarhad. This President of Ivory Coast. teachings are of peace, love the founding of the Ahmadiyya
day was also marked in Qadian, Huzoorrh also delivered his and compassion for all of Muslim Jamaat, Hazrat Khalifatul
where peaceful protests were Friday sermon in Abidjan, the mankind.” Masih IIIrh started a jubilee fund
arranged to draw the attention capital of Ivory Coast. (Silsila The ‘Voice of Islam’ can on this day and said it would be
of concerned authorities. On this Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 845) be listened to at www. a spiritual plan to commemorate
day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra also voiceofislam.co.uk. the 100-year anniversary of the

6 - 7 February
highlighted this issue in his Friday On the same day, Huzooraa Jamaat. Huzoorrh said:
Sermon. also inaugurated and “This plan is to win the hearts
For more details, see “Hazrat 6 February 1938: On launched the new Makhzan- of humanity, through which it
Musleh-e-Maud’s services to the this day, Hazrat Musleh-e- e-Tasaweer website (www. will establish an unbreakable
Muslim cause: Guiding Muslims Maudra spoke to a gathering makhzan.org) and the relationship with God. This is
of the Indian subcontinent amid organised by the Ahmadiyya exhibition, located at the a plan to inculcate the love of
religious and political conflicts”, Intercollegiate Association in Tahir House complex in South Muhammadsa in every human’s
www.alhakam.org) the hostel of Jamia Ahmadiyya West London. Makhzan-e- heart.” (Khutbat-e-Nasir, Vol. 5,
5 February 1943: A delegation of Qadian. Huzoor’s blessed and Tasaweer, in its current form, p. 413)
the representatives of the Turkish important speech continued has been working since 2006 to
press, who had come to Lahore, for three hours. This collect and archive historical
claimed during a press conference association based in Lahore images of the Ahmadiyya
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Answers Hadith about a battle

to Everyday
Issues between Muslims and other
Part 68
nations, rak‘at of Zuhr prayer
Guidance regarding basic Islamic issues – which Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul
Masih Vaa has given on various occasions in his written correspondence and during MTA
programmes – is being officially published below for everyone’s benefit.

Hadith about a battle between behind stones and trees, and the stone or is perversity pursue such thereof as are “‘When he comes, he will bring peace
Muslims and other nations tree will say: ‘O Muslim, O servant of Allah, allegoric seeking to create confusion and along,
there is a Jew hiding behind me; come and to pervert their meaning, and none knows “‘He will utterly erase the sequence of
A lady from Sierra Leone wrote to Hazrat kill him,’ except for the Gharqad tree, for it the meaning thereof except Allah and those conflicts.
Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, is the tree of the Jews.’ (Sahih Muslim, Kitab who are firmly grounded in knowledge; “‘Meaning, it shall be an era of peace, not
stating, “It is mentioned in a hadith that al-fitan wa ‘ashrati s-sa‘ah, Bab la taqumu these last affirm: We believe in it, all of it is of war,
the Day of Judgement will not come until s-sa‘ata hatta yamurra r-rajulu bi qabri from our Lord (and, indeed, none takes heed “‘People will forget the craft of arrows and
Muslims engage in battle with the Jews, r-rajuli fa yatamanna ‘an yakuna makana except those gifted with understanding).’ guns.
who will hide behind rocks and trees. The l-mayyiti min l-bala’) (Surah Aal-e-‘Imran, Ch.3:V.8) “‘Yet, those who proceed to fight even after
rocks and trees will call out, ‘O Muslims, a “The Holy Quran and Hadith contain “In the same chapter of Sahih Muslim this command,
Jew is hiding behind me; come and kill him.’ many parables, the true meanings of where the aforementioned hadith is “‘Will suffer a severe defeat at the hands
However, the ‘Gharqad’ tree will not do so which cannot be grasped if taken literally. mentioned, several other ahadith are also of the disbelievers.’ (Zamimah Tuhfah-e-
because it is the tree of the Jews. Please, Therefore, to understand the reality of narrated, which we must interpret in some Golarwiyyah, Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 17, pp.
could you explain the meaning of this these matters, one must interpret them, way or another. Otherwise, their literal 77-78)
hadith and what is meant by ‘Gharqad’?” and the best to know the interpretations words would not make sense; for example, “And, indeed, it is unfolding just as
Huzoor-e-Anwaraa, in his letter dated of the sayings of Allah Almighty and His the destruction of the Kaaba by a man with described, with those who are defying the
16 October 2022, provided the following Messengersa are the Prophets and other short shins from Abyssinia; the herding of explicit guidance of the Holy Prophetsa
answer to this question: chosen ones of Allah, whom Allah, out of people with his staff by a man from Qahtan facing defeat.
“In your letter, you mentioned a hadith His grace, teaches these interpretations. before the establishment of the Hour; and “The Holy Quran and the Prophetic
that is narrated by Hazrat Abu Hurairahra in Allah Almighty states in the Holy Quran: governance by a person named Juhjah ahadith illuminate, as clearly as the
Sahih Muslim, and its text is as follows:
ٰ ۡ ُُ َ ُ ٌ َ ُ ٌ ٰ ۡ ٰ ۡ َ َ َ ۡ َ ۤۡ َ � ُ
َ� َ ُ َ َ� ُ ُ َ َ َ َ َ َ� َ َ ْ َ َ ُ َ� َ� َ َ� َ ُ َ َ� َ ‫َهوَ ال ِِذي ا ِٰنﺰ َل ََعُل ُّۡي َﻚ ال ُِك ََت َﺐ ِمن َُہ ا ٰيۡت �م َۡحُك ٰم ٌۡت َه �ن َا �م ال ُِكَت ِﺐ‬
before the end of days and nights, among light of day, that the emergence of this
‫َواُ َ� ُُر ُم ََتﺸَب َٰه ٌۡت ََفا �َما ال�ِذيۡ َن ِف ۡي ُق ُُلوۡبَه ْۡم َزيۡﻎ ََف َُّي �َتَب ُعوۡ ََن َما َأَن ُرسول الَّل ِِه صُلى الَّلِه َعُلُّي َِہ وسُلْم قال َلا َتِقوم الَساَعة ْحَتى‬ others. Similarly, there are many ahadith Muhammadan Messiah was to occur in the
ْ َ� َ ُ ْ ُ ْ ْ ُ ُ ُ ْ َ َ َ ُ َ ْ َ ُ ْ ُ ْ َ َ ُ ۤ ۡ ِ ِِ َِ ِ ِ
‫وَن َْحَتى يَﺨ َََت َِب َﺊ‬
whose meanings we must understand Latter Days, conjoined with the moment
‫ٓاَء ِتَاۡويُۡلَہ َو َما �َ ۡع َُل ُْم ِتَاويۡ َُل َٗہ �ِقا ِِتِل المَس ُِلموَن الُّيَهوُّد َفُّيِقَتَُلَهْم المَس ُِلم‬ َ ‫ِتَ َﺸابَ ََہ ِم ۡن َُہ ۡاب َِت ََغ‬
َ ‫ٓاَء ال ۡ ُِف َۡت َن ِة َو ۡاب َِتَغ‬
� َ
ُ‫ول ال ْ ََح َﺠرُ َأ ْو الﺸ َﺠر‬ � ُ
ُ ُ‫ۡ َ ال ْ َُّي َُهو ُِّد �ي م ْن َو َُرا َِء ال ْ ََح َﺠر َوالﺸ َﺠر ََف َُّيِق‬ِ ٖ ِ ِ through interpretation. of Resurrection. Furthermore, it is evident
ٌ ُ َ� ٰ َ ُ ُ َ ۡ ۡ َ ُ �ٰ ‫الَّل ُِه َو‬ �ٰ َ�
َ� ُ ْ ُ ْ َ َ َ َ َ ْ َ ِ ٌ� ُ َ ِ َ َ َ� َ ْ َ ِ َ ُ ْ ُ َ ‫الر ِسﺨوَۡن ِفِي ال َِعُل�َ ِْم � َِقوۡلوَۡن ا َمنا ِب َٖہ ُك �ِل �ِم ۡن َِعن ِد َُر �ِبنا‬
“The hadith you have enquired about that the Antichrist [Dajjal], whom all
‫ِاَلا‬
‫يا مَس ُِلْم يا َعَبد الَّل ِِه َهِذا يَهو ُِّدي ُخُل ِ�� َفَتعال َفاقَتُلَہ ِِإَلا‬ َ َۡۡ ُ ُۤ � ُ � َ َ َ discusses the war between Muslims and Prophets have forewarned their nations
ْ َ َ� َ َ َ ْ ‫اب‬ ِ ‫َب‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ا‬ ‫َل‬ ‫ا‬ ‫وا‬ ‫ول‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ا‬ ‫وما يِذَّكُر ِاَل‬
‫الَغ ْرق َد َف ِِإِن َُہ ِم ْن ﺷ َﺠرِ ال َُّي َُهو ُِّد‬ Jews before the establishment of the Hour of against and about whom the Holy Prophetsa
“‘He it is Who has sent down to thee Judgement. Similarly, in the same chapter of has similarly cautioned his Companions,
“Allah’s Messenger said: sa
the Book; in it there are verses that are Sahih Muslim, there is mention of Muslims was also to manifest in the epoch of the
“‘The Hour (of Resurrection) will not be fundamental — they are the basis of the fighting the Turks before the establishment Muhammadan Messiah. It was this very
established until Muslims fight the Jews, and Book — and there are others which are of the Hour. Additionally, it speaks of battles Muhammadan Messiah who was to bring
Muslims will kill them. The Jews will hide allegoric. Wherefore, those in whose hearts with a nation that wears shoes made of hair, about the demise of that Dajjal. (Sahih
a nation with faces like shields, and a nation Muslim, Kitab al-fitan wa ‘ashrati s-sa‘ah,
with small eyes and flat noses, indicating Bab dhikri d-dajjali wa sifatih; Sahih al-
conflicts with various nations. Contrary Bukhari, Kitab al-fitan, Bab dhikri d-dajjal)
to this, a narration in Sahih al-Bukhari “Thus, on one hand, certain ahadith
also conveys that, in accordance with the recount the engagements of Muslims with
prophecies of the Holy Prophetsa, for the various nations in wars during the final
second advent and renaissance of Islam, the era, while on the other, they speak of the
spiritual son and true servant of the Holy cessation of wars in the era of the Promised
Prophetsa, the Muhammadan Messiah, was Messiahas. We cannot take these ahadith
to be raised, and he was to put an end to at their apparent meanings, as, in that
religious wars. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al- case, they would present a contradiction.
anbiya, Bab nuzuli ‘isa ibni maryam) Consequently, we are compelled to interpret
“Based upon this command of the one of these aspects. Upon examining the
Holy Prophetsa the Promised Messiahas current final epoch, it becomes evident that,
also advised Muslims to abstain from this unlike the early days of Islam, where battles
so-called Jihad and warned of their defeat were waged with the sword due to religion,
in such warfare, should they disobey the in these Latter Days, Muslims are not
command of the Holy Prophetsa. Hence, in engaged in religious warfare with swords or
his poetic discourse, he states: firearms against any nation. Instead, various
“‘Abandon now the thought of religious religions and nations are levelling diverse
warfare, O friends, allegations and launching attacks on Islam
“‘For war and combat are now forbidden and its Holy Foundersa in this way.
for the faith. “Therefore, the reconciliation between
“‘The Master of Both Worlds, the Chosen these two categories of ahadith can be
Muhammadsa, has declared: understood in the following manner: In this
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“‘Jesus the Messiah will halt all wars. final era, Islam was not to engage in physical
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Huzoor urges prayers for Yemeni Ahmadis,

Muslim ummah, and world peace
In Yemen, a country already routes. Houthis claim that
besieged by long-standing these disruptions are a form
conflict, a significant situation of support for the oppressed
has developed over the last few Palestinians, who are currently
weeks that ties into broader dealing with brutal military
regional tensions, particularly actions from Israel in Gaza.
those related to the ongoing This series of events has led
issues in Palestine. US and to increased complexity and
British militaries have launched hardship in Yemen and its
airstrikes against the Houthis, surrounding areas.
which they claim are in response In this context, Hazrat Khalifatul

“
to the Houthis’ interference Masih Vaa in his Friday Sermon
with vital international shipping on 26 January 2024, emphasised
the need for prayers and said:

Nowadays, remember the Ahmadis in Yemen in your prayers. They are

currently facing considerable difficulties. Similarly, pray for the Muslim ummah.
May Allah Almighty foster unity and understanding among them. Also, pray for
the general state of the world, which is rapidly progressing towards war. May Allah
Almighty have mercy.” [Amin.]

warfare with swords or any weapons. religion, particularly Islam, in such a through which Allah the Almighty was to “The crux of the matter is that there exist
However, the trial [fitnah] of Dajjal, which manner as to estrange the world’s nations establish a spiritual caliphate dedicated to diverse traditions concerning the number
is an aberrant faction primarily arising from from faith. Its aim was to be to widen the the defence of Islam. These [khulafa] were of rak‘at for the sunnah prayers offered
the Jews and Christians, was to confront gulf between the Almighty and His creation, to endeavour to draw people nearer to God before and after the obligatory [fardh]
endeavouring to sever the Almighty by employing the teachings of units of the Zuhr prayer. Hence, narrations
spiritual connection. To the Holy Quran, Muhammadsa al-Musfata from Hazrat Aishara, recorded in Sahih al-
achieve this, it was to levy and his spiritual son. In adherence to their Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, state that the
various accusations against Master and Guide, they were to confront Holy Prophetsa used to offer four rak‘at
all religions, with a specific the menace of Dajjal with sound arguments before the Zuhr prayer and two afterwards.
focus on Islam — the chief and evidence. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-jumu‘ah, Bab
of all faiths. This onslaught “In this spiritual battle, the nations ar-rak‘atayni qabla z-zuhr; Sahih Muslim,
[fitnah] was to strive to instil involved, whether from Europe, America, Kitab salati l-musafirina wa qasriha, Bab
aversion towards religion in or Africa, despite their mutual differences, jawazi ‘an-nafilati qa‘iman wa qa‘idan)
the hearts of the people. were to collectively endorse the fitnah of Furthermore, in Sunan at-Tirmidhi, there
“In response to this Dajjal. These very nations are, in essence, is also a narration by Hazrat Alira, stating
fitnah of Dajjal, Allah the the ‘Gharqad’ tree, which fosters the fitnah that the Holy Prophetsa would perform
Exalted was to send the of Dajjal by lending support through every four rak‘at before the Zuhr prayer and two
most ardent devotee of permissible and impermissible means, thus afterwards. (Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Kitab as-
the Holy Prophetsa and providing it sanctuary.” salah, Bab ma ja’a fi l-arba‘ qabla z-zuhr)
Jariullah fi hulali l-Anbiya Likewise, in Sunan at-Tirmidhi, there is
[Champion of Allah in the Rak‘at of Zuhr prayer also a narration from Hazrat Aishara that
mantle of the Prophets], A missionary from Canada wrote to Hazrat whenever the Holy Prophetsa was unable to
who was to champion Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, perform four rak‘at before the Zuhr prayer,
the cause of religion with stating, “Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has he would offer them after Zuhr. (Sunan
cogent arguments and mentioned in Tafsir-e-Kabir that there are at-Tirmidhi, Kitab as-salah, Bab ma ja’a fi
evidence. He was to instil four units [rak‘at] before the Zuhr prayer r-rak‘atayni ba‘da z-zuhr) Additionally, in
in people’s hearts a love for and four afterwards, but one may also offer Sunan at-Tirmidhi, there are also narrations
religion and the spiritual two sets of two instead. However, the book from Hazrat Umm Habibahra that the Holy
system of God Almighty. Fiqh-e-Ahmadiyya mentions that there are Prophetsa stated, ‘Whoever offers four rak‘at
With divine support, he four rak‘at before the Zuhr prayer and two before Zuhr and four after it, Allah will
was to unveil the reality rak‘at of sunnah after the obligatory [fardh] render him forbidden to the Fire.’ (Ibid.)
of this fitnah of Dajjal to prayer. Guidance on this matter is being In addition to these narrations, Sahih al-
the populace. Those who sought.” Bukhari and Sahih Muslim also transmit
embrace the path of this Huzoor-e-Anwaraa, in his letter dated 11 from Hazrat Abdullah bin Umarra that
Muhammadan Messiah November 2022, gave the following reply to
were to be the means this question:
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<< Continued from previous page Prophetsa used to perform four rak‘at before of certainty. “The Holy Prophetsa spent his days and
the four obligatory units of Zuhr prayer and “‘On the other hand, there exists a nights in abundant voluntary prayers and
the Holy Prophetsa used to offer two rak‘at two rak‘at afterwards. Although, there are segment of ahadith that do not connect to supplications before God Almighty. Hence,
before and two after the Zuhr prayer. (Sahih some varying narrations concerning these this enduring tradition and are accepted he consistently encouraged his Companions
al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Jumu‘ah, Bab at- rak‘at in the Hadith literature. based merely on the support of narrators to engage in voluntary prayers and frequent
tatawwu‘ ba‘da l-maktubah; Sahih Muslim, “The Promised Messiahas, who is and their perceived veracity. I consider these remembrance of Allah at various times.
Kitab salati l-musafirina wa qasriha, Bab the Just Arbiter [Hakam Adl] of this ahadith to be speculative at best, serving Specifically, regarding the sunnah prayers
fadli s-sunani r-ratibah qabla l-fara’id wa era, has provided us with foundational as potential grounds for constructive of Zuhr, he motivated the Companions by
ba‘dahunn) guidelines concerning the ahadith of Allah’s conjecture. This is because the method of stating that whoever preserves four rak‘at
“Upon reviewing all these ahadith Messengersa, articulating this matter with their acquisition does not ensure absolute before and four after the Zuhr prayer, Allah
collectively, it becomes evident that the great clarity: and definitive proof but is susceptible to the Almighty will forbid the fire upon
Holy Prophetsa generally offered four rak‘at “‘Ahadith are categorised into two various complexities.’ (Al-Haqq Mubahasa him. The jurists have deemed these four
before the obligatory units of the Zuhr sections; the first comprises those ahadith Ludhiana, Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 4, p. 35) sunnah prayers following the Zuhr prayer
prayer and two rak‘at afterwards. This that have been thoroughly safeguarded by “Thus, the practice of the Holy Prophetsa as recommended [mustahabb].
consistent practice of the Holy Prophetsa is the enduring tradition of the ummah, that regarding the sunnah prayers of Zuhr is “From a jurisprudential standpoint, four
corroborated by members of his household is, ahadith that have been strengthened as I have previously described: the Holy rak‘at before the obligatory Zuhr prayer and
[ahl al-bayt]. However, there were occasions and rendered unequivocally authentic by Prophetsa typically performed four rak‘at two rak‘at afterwards are considered sunnah
when the Prophetsa performed two rak‘at a decisive, robust, and unquestionable before Zuhr and two afterwards. However, mu’akkadah. Additionally, two more rak‘at
before and two after Zuhr in the mosque, chain of lived practice. This encompasses if for some reason he was unable to perform following these are regarded as sunnah
as observed by some Companions, like in all fundamental aspects of the religion, the four rak‘at before, he would make up by ghayr mu’akkadah. It is also mustahabb
the account of Hazrat Abdullah bin Umarra. including rituals, contractual duties, performing the four rak‘at after Zuhr. to perform four rak‘at instead of two after
However, Hazrat Aishara has also narrated social transactions, and the decrees of the “Islamic jurists [fuqaha] have Zuhr. However, if someone has prayed only
that if the Prophetsa was unable to perform steadfast sharia. Therefore, such ahadith distinguished the voluntary prayers two sunnah rak’at instead of four before
four rak‘at before Zuhr, he would make have undeniably attained a level of absolute [nawafil] of the Holy Prophetsa into two Zuhr, they can perform four rak’at together
them up afterwards. Thus, it is plausible certainty and proven authenticity. The categories: Sunnah mu’akkadah and sunnah after Zuhr, either jointly or as two sets of
that the Prophetsa might have performed strength attributed to these ahadith is not ghayr mu’akkadah. Sunnah mu’akkadah two.
these sunnah prayers at home, in light of derived from the scholarly discipline of the refers to those voluntary prayers that the “Thus, the instructions provided in
his teaching that, ‘Apart from the obligatory Science of Hadith per se, nor is it an intrinsic Holy Prophetsa consistently performed, Tafsir-e-Kabir and Fiqh-e-Ahmadiyya are
prayers, the best prayer a person can offer is attribute of the ahadith themselves, nor does whereas sunnah ghayr mu’akkadah refers to both valid; a person can expect reward from
the one performed in his own home.’ (Sahih it emanate solely from the trustworthiness those he occasionally omitted. Accordingly, Allah Almighty according to the manner in
al-Bukhari, Kitab al-adhan, Bab salati l-layl) and reliability of the narrators. Instead, this the jurists have classified the four sunnah which they perform their prayers.”
“Thus, the consistently observed strength has emerged through the blessed prayers before the obligatory [fardh] units
(Compiled by Zaheer Ahmad Khan, Head
sunnah of the Holy Prophetsa regarding the and beneficial continuity of lived practice. of Zuhr and the two following them as
of Records Department, Private Secretariat,
rak‘at of the Zuhr prayer, which has been Consequently, I regard these ahadith, to sunnah mu’akkadah, and the additional two
London and translated by Al Hakam.)
transmitted to us through the enduring the extent that they are bolstered by this sunnah prayers performed afterwards as
practice of the ummah, is that the Holy enduring tradition, as possessing the status sunnah ghayr mu’akkadah.

Two mosques and a mission house

inaugurated in Bondoukou, Ivory Coast
Shahid Ahmad Masud followed by its translations in French and
Regional Missionary, Ivory Coast Koulango, and an Arabic qasidah. A local
missionary provided an introduction to
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya in the local language.
8 December 2023: Inauguration of Notably, Ahmad Ballo Sahib, a local
the Regional Mission House missionary, delivered a speech titled “Islam
is the Religion of Peace.” The Amir’s speech
A regional mission house was officially focused on the significance of mosque
inaugurated in a ceremony attended by construction and associated responsibilities.
various dignitaries, including the Amir The Deputy Governor acknowledged and
and missionary-in-charge, Abdul Quyyom commended the humanitarian efforts
Pasha Sahib. The event commenced with of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya. The ceremony
an introduction of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya, concluded with a silent prayer.
followed by the presentation of Jamaat
literature to civil officials. Notable attendees 10 December 2023: Inauguration
included the Chief Imam of the city, the of the Bait Ul Sanaa Mosque
Commissioner of Police, and the Vice
Mayor. The ceremony concluded with a The inauguration of the Bait Ul Sanaa
silent prayer. Mosque was similarly prestigious, with
over 300 attendees, including the Amir
9 December 2023: Inauguration of and missionary-in-charge of Ivory Coast,
the Bait Ul Naeem Mosque the Governor’s representative, the Deputy
Image courtesy of AMJ Ivory Coast
Governor, the Deputy Mayor, and the Chief
The Bait Ul Naeem Mosque’s inauguration Imam. The ceremony mirrored the previous
was marked by a ceremony attended by Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya’s humanitarian work reflect the growing presence and positive
day’s structure, with Quranic recitation,
over 140 people, including the Amir and and expressed personal admiration for impact of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya in Ivory
followed by translations, and a local
missionary-in-charge of Ivory Coast and his the Community. The event concluded Coast, fostering religious dialogue
missionary’s introduction to Ahmadiyyat.
delegation, the Deputy Governor, and the with a silent prayer and was covered by a while contributing significantly to local
The Amir discussed the importance of
Governor’s representative. The ceremony correspondent from a national newspaper. development.
building mosques and the responsibilities
began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, These inaugural events in Bondoukou
of Ahmadis. The Deputy Governor praised
AL HAKAM | Friday 2 February 2024 7

Unifying forces: Celebrating Professor Abdus Salam’s

legacy at Imperial College London
The university renames its central library to ‘Abdus Salam Library’
in honour of Nobel laureate
Staff Writer Library, stands as a tribute to Professor Professor Salam, spoke on “joining
Al Hakam Salam’s influential work in physics and forces” to unify nature and unite the
his commitment to science education world—a theme resonant with Professor
On Monday, 29 January 2024, Imperial worldwide. Salam’s vision of science as a bridge
College London orchestrated an illustrious The provost of Imperial College, Ian across cultural and national divides.
event to celebrate the legacy of Nobel Walmsley, opened the evening with a warm Dabholkar’s lecture delved into Professor
Laureate Professor Mohammad Abdus welcome to attendees, both present in Salam’s contributions to theoretical
Salam, a towering figure in the annals of person and joining virtually from around physics, including his work on the
theoretical physics and a member of the the globe. He highlighted the importance unification of fundamental forces, and
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The event of the occasion in honouring Professor the ICTP’s role in embodying Professor
featured two lectures and an exhibition that Salam’s work and the unveiling of the newly- Salam’s commitment to global scientific
vividly brought to life Professor Salam’s named Abdus Salam Library, alongside an cooperation.
monumental contributions to the field of exhibition showcasing artefacts from his life Professor Brian Cox, renowned for
physics. and career. Walmsley’s remarks underscored his ability to make complex scientific
Guests were welcomed in the afternoon Professor Salam’s multifaceted legacy, not concepts accessible, focused on the
by Professor Michele Dougherty, Head of only in advancing our understanding of essence of Professor Salam’s contributions
the Physics Department, who expressed her the fundamental forces of nature but also to the standard model of particle physics
delight at the event marking the renaming in fostering international collaboration and and the principle of symmetry in nature.
of the college’s central library in honour of inclusivity within the scientific community. The event drew to a thought-provoking
Professor Abdus Salam. This meaningful The event’s lectures illuminated various close with an engaging question-and-
act reflects Imperial College London’s facets of Professor Salam’s work and its answer session, where attendees delved
dedication to honouring the significant ongoing impact. Professor Atish Dabholkar, deeper into the themes of the evening
contributions of its esteemed alumni. The director of the International Centre for alongside the distinguished professors.
central library, now named the Abdus Salam Theoretical Physics (ICTP) founded by
Professor Mohammad Abdus Salam | Image: Library

Jalsa Seerat-un-Nabi held in North East Region, UK

Malik Takreem Ahmad these contemporary issues based on Islamic
Bradford, UK principles. In light of this, he presented
various sayings of the Holy Prophetsa and
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Bradford North, shared Quranic verses.
North East Region, UK, held Seerat-un-Nabi After this, Mubarak Ahmed Basra Sahib,
jalsas across three locations in the region in Regional Missionary Bradford, delivered a
December 2023. speech on the pure and blessed life of the
This series began with a jalsa in Bradford Holy Prophetsa.
South Jamaat at the Baitul Hamd Mosque In the concluding address of Jalsa
on 9 December, with an attendance of Seerat-un-Nabi held in Bradford North,
130 people. On 10 December 2023, Leeds a speech was delivered by Ataul Mujeeb
Jamaat held a jalsa at the local Church Hall, Rashed Sahib, Imam of the Fazl Mosque. He
which 96 people attended. On the same day, highlighted valuable incidents from the Holy
Bradford North Jamaat held its jalsa which Prophet’ssa life and how his Companionsra
was attended by 140 members. derived profound moral training from his
At all three events, in the presence of the model. Different aspects of the exemplary
local president, the programme began with conduct and character of the Holy Prophet
the recitation from the Holy Quran with its Muhammadsa were explored in detail.
English and Urdu translations, followed by Finally, Waqas Ahmed Anwar Sahib,
an Urdu poem. Shoaib Nayyer Sahib, and Hamood Ahmed
Amer Safir Sahib, Chief Editor of The Anwar Sahib, local presidents of Bradford
Review of Religions, attended these events South, Leeds, and Bradford North jamaats,
and shared his thoughts and incidents on respectively, thanked all members for
the discussed topic. He talked especially attending and listening with keen interest.
to the youth about relevant problems they The event concluded with a silent prayer.
faced daily and offered solutions to address Image courtesy of AMJ UK
8 Friday 2 February 2024 | AL HAKAM

Historic provisional ruling

ICJ orders protection of Palestinians in the Gaza
Strip from ‘acts of genocide’
Ayesha Naseem Nations, the World Health Organisation,
UK and the United Nations Relief and Works
Agency (UNRWA) as reliable evidence of
On Friday 26 January 2024, the International the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip.
Court of Justice delivered a provisional Not only this, but the court even
ruling in South Africa’s case, submitted to noted statements from Israeli government
the court in December last year, in which officials that clearly highlighted the intent
it accused Israel of committing genocide of the aggression. Among the statements
against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. noted, one was from the Israeli Defence
The International Court of Justice Minister, in which he refers to the
concluded that “South Africa has Palestinians in Gaza as “human animals”
standing to submit to it the dispute with and says that “Gaza won’t return to what
Israel concerning alleged violations it was before […], we will eliminate
of obligations under the Genocide everything […].” Another statement noted
Convention.” (“APPLICATION OF THE by the court was of the Israeli President,
CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION in which he stated: “It is an entire nation
AND PUNISHMENT OF THE CRIME OF out there that is responsible. It is not true
GENOCIDE IN THE GAZA STRIP”, www. this rhetoric about civilians not aware,
icj-cij.org) not involved.” (“APPLICATION OF THE
Given how historic this whole CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION
development is, it is imperative to AND PUNISHMENT OF THE CRIME OF
highlight South African solidarity with the GENOCIDE IN THE GAZA STRIP”, www.
Palestinian people and the nation’s practical icj-cij.org)
display of learning from one’s history. For engin akyurt| Unsplash Based on all types of evidence
South Africa to have taken this stand when human-rights) Convention states: and reports considered from various
the silence of the Western world couldn’t In Chapter 5, verse 33 of the Holy “Genocide means any of the following organisations and political leaders, the
have been louder, the importance of taking Quran, Allah the Almighty states: acts committed with intent to destroy, in International Court of Justice concluded
calculated steps to try and bring an end “On account of this, We prescribed for whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, that it is “sufficient to conclude that at least
to oppression comes to light. Islam also the children of Israel that whosoever killed or religious group, as such: some of the rights claimed by South Africa
encourages solidarity, which can create a a person — unless it be for killing a person (a) Killing members of the group; and for which it is seeking protection are
means to stop oppression. or for creating disorder in the land — it (b) Causing serious bodily or mental plausible […], with respect to the right of
Hazrat Anasra narrated, “Allah’s shall be as if he had killed all mankind; and harm to members of the group; the Palestinians in Gaza to be protected
Messengersa said, ‘Help your brother, be whoso gave life to one, it shall be as if he (c) Deliberately inflicting on the group from acts of genocide.” (Ibid.)
he the oppressor or the oppressed.’ The had given life to all mankind. And Our conditions of life calculated to bring about In light of the “real and imminent risk
companions said, ‘O Allah’s Messengersa, we Messengers came to them with clear Signs, its physical destruction in whole or in part; that irreparable prejudice will be caused”,
understand that we should help him when yet even after that, many of them commit (d) Imposing measures intended the court announced provisional measures.
he is the aggrieved party, but how should excesses in the land.” to prevent births within the group; They were different from what South Africa
we help him when he is the wrongdoer?’ Sir Zafrullah Khan stated, “The sense (e) Forcibly transferring children of the had requested; in particular, the call for an
He said: ‘Hold his hand [i.e., stop him from of horror sought to be inspired against group to another group.” (Ibid.) immediate suspension and ceasefire of the
oppressing.]’” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab destroying human life may be gathered Lastly, Article III of the Convention Israeli military campaign was not ordered.
al-mazalim, Bab a‘in akhaka zaliman aw from [this verse of the Holy Quran].” (Islam states: (Ibid.)
mazluman, Hadith 2444) and Human Rights, p. 83, www.alislam.org) “The following acts shall be punishable: Instead, the court ruled that Israel must
Hazrat Chaudhry Sir Muhammad (a) Genocide; comply with the Genocide Convention
Zafrullah Khanra, a pioneer Ahmadi Convention on the prevention (b) Conspiracy to commit genocide; in relation to the Palestinians in Gaza,
Muslim diplomat and jurist who was also and punishment of the crime of (c) Direct and public to deliver humanitarian assistance to
the President of the International Court of genocide incitement to commit genocide; the population of Gaza, and to prevent
Justice between 1954 and 1961, has written (d) Attempt to commit genocide; destruction and to ensure the preservation
To consolidate and understand the (e) Complicity in genocide.” (Ibid.) of evidence related to allegations of acts
extensively on Islam and its principles on
progress in this case at the ICJ, it is worth The Genocide Convention was only within the confines of Article II and Article
human rights.
mentioning what the first three Articles of established in 1948. Islam, the universal III of the Genocide Convention.
In his book, Islam and Human Rights,
the Geneva Convention are. religion for all, set out teachings on The main ruling, which had an
Hazrat Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khanra
Article I of the Genocide Convention protecting innocents from oppression over overwhelming majority with fifteen judges
explains how the values and principles
states that “genocide, whether committed 1400 years ago. voting in favour, against two who opposed
established in the UN Charter of Human
in time of peace or in time of war, is a it, stated that:
Rights were revealed and inculcated within
Islamic teachings by Allah the Almighty
crime under international law which they The provisional verdict and the “The State of Israel shall ensure with
[member states of the United Nations order of provisional measures immediate effect that its military does
over 1400 years ago.
General Assembly] undertake to prevent not commit any acts described in point 1
Article 3 of the UN Human Rights In its ruling, the ICJ declared that the
and to punish.” (“Convention on the [Article II of the Genocide Convention].”
Charter speaks of “the right to life, liberty Palestinian people are a protected group
Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of
and security of person.” (“Universal within the meaning of Article II of the
Genocide”, www.un.org)
Declaration of Human Rights”, www.un.org/ Genocide Convention. The court then
Then, Article II of the Genocide
en/about-us/universal-declaration-of- quoted references to reports from the United Continued on next page >>
AL HAKAM | Friday 2 February 2024 9

Ahmadi Muslims unite in solidarity to

safeguard Cologne Cathedral
Ahmadi Muslims from Cologne, Germany, gathered in front of the Cologne Cathedral
on 30 December 2023 to protect the church in a remarkable show of solidarity.
Mahmood Ahmed Malhi attack on places of worship. Even in times
Missionary, Germany of war, the Messengersa of Allah gave special
instructions not to damage churches,
Reports of an alleged planned attack by synagogues, and other places of worship and
extremists on the Cologne Cathedral were also ordered to protect religious scholars
received by authorities. Shortly thereafter, such as priests or rabbis.
their alert regarding a potential attack was Major media outlets covered the
widely reported by the media, often with event, including reporters from Denmark,
a focus on the term “Islamist extremists.” Holland, Turkey, and Poland, and many
The potential threat not only heightened German TV channels, such as ZDF, ARD,
concerns for public safety but also WDR, and RTL. The viewership of this effort
inadvertently cast a pall over Islam’s peaceful to highlight the peaceful teachings of Islam
teachings. This dual concern motivated the by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to stand reached millions of people.
in solidarity, offering protection for the Our guiding principle was the following
Cologne Cathedral as a testament to their statement of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad,
commitment to peace and the sanctity of all Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper:
human life. “Whenever any of you stand in need of
Thus, a group of Ahmadi Muslims help, we pledge to be there to aid and assist,
formed a human chain around the in whatever way we can. In times of grief and
cathedral, emphasising their loyalty to the despair, we will always be there to wipe away
homeland and highlighting the teachings the tears of our neighbours and to support
of Islam. They sent a message of love, peace, and comfort them.” (A Message For Our
and solidarity with their neighbours, and Time, “A Beacon of Peace, [Opening Address
expressed that the Holy Founder of Islam, at Baitul Afiyat Mosque, Philadelphia, USA,
Prophet Muhammadsa never called for an 9 October 2018]”, p. 16) Image courtesy of AMJ Germany

<< Continued from previous page for the ruling’s absolute and complete II of the Genocide Convention – it appears hope. By not dismissing the case on Israel’s
implementation, while the United States as follows: “Israel shall ensure with appeal and instead recognising that there
still maintained that the allegations of immediate effect that its military does not is plausibility in the South African claim
(Ibid.) genocide were “unfounded”. (“ICJ orders commit” the acts of “killing members of that Israel is committing genocide against
Israel to prevent genocidal acts…”, www. the group; causing serious bodily or mental the Palestinians, the International Court of
Ruling that invited mixed bbc.co.uk) harm to members of the group; deliberately Justice has effectively opened the door for
reactions Undeniably, with no direct order for inflicting on the group conditions of life accountability.
an immediate and permanent ceasefire, calculated to bring about its physical The determination of the accusation
The Israeli government doubled down on
this ruling, in effect, does very little for the destruction in whole or in part; imposing with a definite ruling is very far, so is the
its rhetoric that the war would continue,
oppressed population of the Gaza Strip. measures intended to prevent births within expected time frame. For a genocide to
while many of its officials accused the
With the health system collapsed and the group; forcibly transferring children of be determined by definition, it needs to
International Court of Justice of antisemitic
only one adequately operational hospital, the group to another group.” happen and end first. This also explains
bias. (“Israeli officials accuse international
millions displaced and hundreds of It is quite clear that if these rulings why the provisional measures speak
court of justice of antisemitic bias”, www.
thousands in the North starving due to lack were to be implemented and adhered to, as of “genocide prevention” rather than
theguardian.com)
of food, and the increased Israeli shelling would be expected from Israel by the ICJ, genocide itself. That is why the ruling calls
The EU and South Africa called
and bombardment of the southern Gaza then the military aggression in Gaza would for the prevention of acts of genocide being
Strip, many Palestinians feel this ruling need to end in its entirety. committed against Palestinians in the Gaza
is as meaningless as those statements by Strip.
western leaders who would like Israel to do Historic ruling – even if The peaceful public pressure and
more to protect civilian lives. provisional protest must continue, though. For as
However, many researchers and legal long as public pressure for accountability
During his address at the National Peace
experts have commented that although the and justice keeps mounting, the courts,
Symposium 2023, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
term “ceasefire” itself was not used in the the international organisations and –
Vaa said: “The Holy Quran has instructed
ruling, Israel cannot effectively adhere to regardless of how long it may take them –
that every possible opportunity to achieve
it unless they stop their aggression in the the Western capitals will have to succumb
peace must be pursued, no matter how
Gaza Strip. South African Foreign Minister to the need of the hour.
remote the chances of success are […].”
Naledi Pandor commented after the ruling, For many, this ruling may not be
(“Global Muslim Leader Urges Good-Faith
“If you read the order, by implication, a enough; some even believe it is meaningless
Negotiations…”, www.pressahmadiyya.com)
ceasefire must happen.” (“ICJ Rules Israel and that by not ordering a ceasefire, the ICJ
Therefore, while it is indeed
Must Avoid Genocidal Acts in Gaza, Stops may appear as an institution that benefits
regrettable that this ruling does not bring
Short of Ordering Cease-fire”, www.haaretz. the West and its allies. However, there is
any immediate relief to the oppressed
com)
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, it does,
If put together – the ruling and Article
International Court of Justice Seal| Wiki Commons however, offer their cause a glimmer of Continued on next page >>
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<< Continued from previous page or the European Union acknowledge unless they use reason and now utilise domestic, social, national, or international
and change their stance or not, the fact their faculties to urge Israel to stop its matters. This would include associations
remains that this ruling proved them all aggression. for the purpose of conducting the political
no modern-day example as clear as the one wrong. Their denial of Israel’s intent for its affairs of a nation or a country, for their
from this provisional ruling that challenges aggression, their unconditional support for For peace, justice is essential object also is to promote peace among
Western impunity. By keeping the case it, and their uncompromising defence of The importance of dialogue, utilising mankind. This teaching, if faithfully acted
open and by giving some confidence to all that oppression and brutality inflicted avenues, and consultation to bring about a upon, should go a long way to establish
the case that Israel is committing genocide on innocent and defenceless civilians was good and peaceful resolution to problems peace and harmony in the world.” (Five-
in the Gaza Strip, Western hegemony has challenged by an International Court. and conflicts is repeatedly emphasised in Volume Commentary, Vol. 2, pp. 702-703)
been confronted. If anything, they are now even more the Holy Quran. In Chapter 4, verse 115,
Whether the United States, the UK, vulnerable to the prospect of complicity it is said:
Conclusion
“There is no good in many of their Amidst so much uncertainty, fear, and
conferences except [the conferences the deteriorating state of the world, where
of] such as enjoin charity, or goodness, threats of war are being expressed as if
or the making of peace among men. And they are greetings of peace, and where
whoso does that, seeking the pleasure of injustice and oppression are so rampant
Allah, We shall soon bestow on him a great that one rarely gets a moment to maintain
reward.” optimism, this provisional ruling by the
Explaining the meaning of this verse in ICJ is a step in the right direction.
the Five-Volume Commentary of the Holy It is something rather than nothing at
Quran, it is stated: all.
“The verse is important inasmuch as it At this time, there is nothing more
differentiates between good and bad significant than to hold on to Khilafat – the
conferences. The verse teaches that only rope of Allah – and to the blessed words of
three kinds of conferences or societies or guidance and prayers of Khalifatul Masihaa.
meetings can be productive of good: Firstly, During his Friday Sermon of today, 26
‫ من امر بصدقة‬i.e. those that are founded or held January 2024, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa
with the object of promoting the welfare of said:
the poor, the needy, etc. Secondly, ‫من امر‬ “Pray for the Muslim ummah.
‫ بمعروف‬i.e. those whose object is to promote May Allah Almighty foster unity and
the spread and propagation of, or understanding among them. Also, pray
investigation and research into, sciences, for the general state of the world, which
law, education, learning, the arts, etc. is rapidly progressing towards war. May
Thirdly, ‫ من امر باصلاح بین الناس‬i.e. those Allah Almighty have mercy.” [Amin] (@
established for the purpose of settling AlHakamWeekly on X, x.com)
The Peace Palace in The Hague| Wiki Commons disputes and removing causes of friction in

Humanity First UK hosts charity

dinner called ‘Dine for a Difference’​
Staff Writer were providing relief to.
Al Hakam The conversation then turned to the
subject of Gaza, and a video presentation
On 25 January 2024, Humanity First UK was shown on the clean water facility
hosted a charity dinner called “Dine for a provided by Humanity First, followed by
Difference” at the Wandsworth Town Hall, the current need for more funds for sanitary
London. water for the residents of Gaza.
At approximately 7:40pm, the event Dr Aziz Hafiz Sahib, Chairman of
began with presenters Hamza Ilyas Sahib Humanity First UK, informed attendees
and Sabahuddin Ahmedi Sahib introducing about the services currently being rendered
the purpose of the event. In light of current by the organisation. Statistics on the number
events, it was felt that there was a need to of people rendered homeless and pregnant
take a step back and analyse what could be women facing complications due to the
done to better the world we live in. majority of hospitals being destroyed were
A short video was presented on the shared. Dr Aziz Sahib said that what he saw
purpose of Humanity First and its scope. in Gaza on his last visit was unlike anything
Attendees were then informed about a he had seen during his time working for
hospital being funded by Humanity First in Humanity First. People living in the camps Image courtesy of Humanity First

Ivory Coast and the need for such a facility. currently do not have drinkable water;
Fazal Ahmad Sahib, Director of Humanity the water currently provided is meant for highlights of Humanity First’s activities, in relief and care by means of proportionate
First UK, provided insight into the work washing and cleaning. Currently, residents which attendees keenly participated. sacrifices to one’s means, in light of the
being done there. A short video was shown in the camps of Rafah, where 80% of the Hazrat Amirul Momineen’saa words were Quranic teaching.
next about Humanity First UK’s food Gaza population is currently residing, have then played in a video presentation on the Amir Sahib then gave a vote of thanks to
bank project and the impact it is making, chest infections and coughs that cannot be importance of Humanity First. the volunteers of Humanity First and urged
after which Najm Khan Sahib, Director of treated as the majority of doctors are dead Concluding the event, Amir Jamaat everyone to remember them in their prayers
Humanity First UK, gave insight into how and the majority of medication is stuck at a UK, Rafiq Hayat Sahib highlighted the and support them by means of financial
the food banks were helping the masses and standstill traffic in Egypt. importance of contributing to the less sacrifice.
also shared the feedback of the people they Following this was a quiz on various privileged and those who are in need of
AL HAKAM | Friday 2 February 2024 11

Importance of salat
Salmana Riyasat helps us overcome difficulties through salat.
Canada The Promised Messiahas has explained that a
complete and unfailing recipe to overcome
Prayer, or salat, helps us to get rid of sins, difficulties and hardships that has been
inclines us more and more towards God tested by millions of righteous persons does
and good things and so gradually purifies exist. What is that? It is the recipe called
us. It brings man closer to his Creator. Salat salat. (Malfuzat, Vol. 9, p. 20)
is the Arabic word for prayer and is one On another occasion, Hazrat Ahmadas
of the five pillars of Islam. It is the second explained:
most important pillar of Islam, after the “Salat is the thing that relieves one of
declaration of faith. all hardships and dispels all misfortunes.”
The Holy Quran mentions this (Malfuzat Vol. 5, p. 402)
distinctive quality of salat by saying: With regard to the importance of prayer,
َ َ� َ� َ ٰ َ� َ َ ٰ ۡ َ َ ۡ َ َ ۡ ُ ۤ َ ُ ۡ ُ
‫الص ُٰلوٍة‬
Hazrat Khilafutal Masih Vaa emphasised that
‫اِتِل ما او�ِ � ِالُّيﻚ ِمن ال ُِكَت ِﺐ واقِ ِْم الصُلوٍة � ِاَن‬
َ‫ِتَ ۡن ٰ�� ََعن ال ۡ َُف َۡح َﺸٓا َِء َوال ۡ ُم ۡن َ�ُر � َول َ ِِذَّكۡ ُُر ال ٰ�َّل ِِه اَ�ۡ� َ َُر � َوال ٰ�َّل ُِه �َ ۡع َُل ُْم ما‬
without prayer, a Muslim cannot earn the
ِ ِ privilege of being called a Muslim. (Friday
َ َ
‫ِت ۡصن ُعوۡ ََن‬ Sermon, 22 June 2012)
Hazrat Abu Hurairahra narrates that
“Recite that which has been revealed to the Holy Prophetsa said, “The first thing for
thee of the Book, and observe Prayer. Surely, which a person will be brought to account
Prayer restrains [one] from indecency and on the Day of Judgement will be his salat. Hasan Almasi| Unsplash
manifest evil, and remembrance of Allah If it is found to be complete, then it will
indeed is the greatest [virtue]. And Allah be recorded as complete and if anything is lead a righteous and virtuous life. is a holistic act of worship that promotes
knows what you do.” (Surah al-‘Ankabut, lacking, He will say, ‘Look and see if you can Prayer is important for a Muslim, like physical and spiritual well-being and is an
Ch.29: V.46) find any voluntary prayers with which to an army for the country. The army of a integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Holy Prophetsa beautifully complete what he neglected of his obligatory country protects the borders of a country May Allah the Almighty enable us to
demonstrated the importance of salat. He prayers.’” (Sunan al-Nasai, Kitab as-salat, from an enemy’s attack. If someone attacks safeguard our salat. May He enable us to
asked his companions: Hadith 466) the borders, they can immediately respond. always be regular in observing salat and may
“If there was a river at a person’s door So, this clearly proves that we cannot Similarly, in order to safeguard oneself from we sincerely pray for the sole purpose of
and he took a bath in it five times a day, pass our test on the Day of Judgement if we the attack of Satan, salat is like the example attaining the pleasure of Allah the Almighty.
can you believe that any dirt would be left fail on the first question. of mounting pickets at the frontier. May He infuse our salat with delight and
on his body.” His Companionsra replied, “O The importance of salat lies in its ability The importance of salat extends beyond pleasure. May we never show slackness
Prophetsa of God, not a trace of dirt would to transform an individual’s character and the spiritual benefits and includes numerous in our salat. May we come to understand
be left.” At this, the Holy Prophetsa said, behaviour. When Muslims perform salat, benefits for physical health. By performing that we will only attain salvation from the
“That is the parable of the five prayers by they are reminded of their duty to Allah salat regularly, Muslims can improve their afflictions and calamities of this world when
which Allah removes sins and eliminates and their responsibility to live their lives cardiovascular health, flexibility, mobility, we fulfil the right of servitude to Allah
weaknesses.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab in accordance with his teachings. Salat mental wellbeing, sleep, hygiene and Almighty. May Allah Almighty enable us to
mawaqiti s-salat, Hadith 528) instils a sense of discipline, self-control, and posture. achieve this. Amin.
As Muslims, we have a powerful tool that devotion in Muslims, which helps them to In conclusion, we can say that salat
12 Friday 2 February 2024 | AL HAKAM

Opinion Conundrum of youth political engagement

Fazal Masood Malik and Holy Prophet Muhammadsa faced violent

Farhan Khokhar persecution yet refused to abandon his
Canada faith or his people. Through patience and
virtue, he served as a model to gradually
A troubling dichotomy faces democracies transform society. True change comes not by
today – there is a marked politics-based disconnecting from society, but by working
social media presence among youth, within existing structures.
but at the same time, there is increasing Without civic input and oversight from
disengagement of young people with the youth, governments lack the incentive to
traditional political system. address the problems that disproportionately
Voter turnout, party membership, impact young lives. The status quo remains
and other measures of civic participation unchanged.
are trending downward among youth. This troubling dynamic appears within
This withdrawal threatens both the Muslim communities as well. Many
representation of young people’s interests youths have grown disillusioned with civic
and the health of democratic governance institutions over perceptions of corruption,
overall. injustice and unchecked Islamophobia. Yet
Islam sees civic participation as a walking away cedes power to status quo Image: Library

religious obligation. As stated in the Holy forces. The lasting change comes through
Quran: “And cooperate in righteousness engaged participation, not flipping the table. To bring about a change, the youth society. But for those of us fortunate
and piety,” (Surah al-Maidah, Ch.5: V.3) and Disconnected youth become prime must engage with flawed civic institutions enough to live freely in democracies, civic
“[…] and do good to others as Allah has targets for religious and secular extremist rather than retreat into echo chambers of participation becomes a sacred obligation.
done good to thee.” (Surah al-Qasas, Ch.28: recruitment. Whether lured by preachers outrage. Women, immigrants, working- We must honour the democratic liberties
V.77) promising paradise or political fringe groups class youth and racialised minorities show so many of our Ahmadi brothers and sisters
Youth engagement is necessary to drive supporting violence, their frustration gets ever lower engagement compared to their are barred from enjoying.
change in developed and developing nations channelled destructively without moderate peers. Progress requires the unglamorous
alike. In most of the OECD countries, the alternatives. work of organisation, coalition-building, Future depends on YOUth!
median age of the population is 40 or above. How fortunate are we to have a Prophetsa and willingness to communicate across Defeatism or withdrawal is not an option
In the past decades, the pace of population whose example teaches patient, peaceful lines of presumed difference – virtues that – too much is at stake. Climate disruption,
ageing has already been substantial. This reform! In his early days of Islam, the are already displayed in fragmented ways. racial violence, economic precarity, eroding
means that even a higher proportion of Prophetsa faced mockery, threats against Consolidating the civic power of youth will human rights – youth stand at the frontlines
youth must come out and vote. The impact his life, and the murder of some followers pave the road for their generation to sit at of global threats past generations struggle to
was well known when a large number of – oppression that might tempt reactive tables of political power in the years ahead. address.
youths joined Obama’s campaign, and an violence from today’s youth. Here, Muslim community leaders must The opportunity rests before the young:
overwhelming two-thirds voted for him. Through patience, ethics and positive model the Holy Prophet’ssa conviction that will they seize the civic mantle today’s
In developing nations, the median age civic engagement, the Holy Prophetsa marginalised voices deserve positions of times so desperately demand? For any who
ranges from a low of about 18 or less. Despite resisted Meccan elites while also drawing influence. He elevated the youth and the may have lost faith in the system’s capacity
comprising a majority in less developed marginalised groups and youth into a disenfranchised. Hazrat Bilalra, an African for justice, consider the words of the Holy
countries, youth civil participation there movement grounded in social justice former slave, became the first muezzin to Prophetsa: “Help your brother whether
remains low; often blamed on endemic and spiritual purpose. Gradually, he call believers to prayer. Usama ibn Zaydra, he is an oppressor or oppressed.” When
violence and injustice. Yet, as Muslims, we transformed hostile opponents into allies. just a child during the early days of Prophet asked how one could help the oppressor,
have an exemplary model in early Islamic Within two decades of facing hostility as Muhammad’ssa ministry, later commanded he responded: “Preventing him from
communities for positive engagement outsiders, Muslims found themselves at battalions. oppressing others.” By this metric, there is
despite adversity. the table, negotiating the governance of a Hence, even where legal rights are no greater act of faith than seeking to reform
During his time in Mecca, our beloved wholly transformed Mecca. denied, Ahmadi Muslims strive to uplift society’s shortcomings from within.

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Islamic insights for uplifting spirits

any season
Jazib Mehmood This practice of greeting should not
Student Jamia Ahmadiyya International merely be a gesture; rather, it should be a
Ghana heartfelt greeting. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
Vaa states:
Seasonal affective disorder, or winter blues, “The Holy Prophetsa stated that the best
as it is more commonly called, is when the way to create an environment of mutual love
change of weather and lack of sunlight can is to make it customary to greet others, and
make you more depressed or miserable. It this means that when you greet with your
affects millions of people every year and can lips, your heart should also be well-wishing
prove to be a serious problem for some. the person [i.e., your greeting should be
Last November, the BBC published an heartfelt and not mere convention.]” (Friday
interesting article about a city in Sweden, Sermon, 3 September 2004, Khutbat-e-
Luleå, which is so far north that people Masroor, Vol. 2, p. 631)
living there see very little sunlight during
the winter months. The city is one of the Hallmark of an Ahmadi today
biggest in northern Sweden, but the people This Islamic teaching has also been
living there have a reputation for being quite emphasised in modern times. Hazrat
reserved. Khalifatul Masih Vaa, in his above-mentioned
There are only three hours of sunlight Friday Sermon from Switzerland, quoted a
during the winter, making face-to-face hadith that stated that the Holy Prophetsa
conversations in the city less common. So, Image: Library would greet Muslims and non-Muslims as
to help raise the spirits of people, especially well.
those who might feel lonely, the city began a least] return it.” (Surah An-Nisa’, Ch.4: V.87) Before entering houses, he would greet the Highlighting the significance of this
campaign to help lift the mood of residents. Similarly, greeting before entering residents and would only enter once they practice of the Holy Prophetsa, he addressed
The BBC article quotes the city’s social other people’s homes has also been greatly had greeted him back and granted entry. the Jamaat and stated:
media post, which stated: emphasised. The Holy Quran commands The Holy Prophetsa stated: “The Holy Prophetsa greeted everyone
“Saying hello makes people comfortable the believers: “It is not permissible for a Muslim to in that gathering without exception. He
َ� ُ َْ ً ُُ َ ُ َ َ َ� َ ُ� َ َ
‫آَمُنوا َلَا َت ْْدُخُلوا ُبُ ُُيوًتا َغْي ََر ُبُ َ ُُيو ِِتُك ْْم �َ ََحَّتى‬
and feel safe, it’s something we can all do sever ties with his Muslim brother for more
‫َيا َأُّيَها اَّل ِِذيَن‬ never said, ‘I greet only the Muslims [in
َ‫َتَ ْْس ََتْأِْنِ ُُسوا ََوُتُ ََس �ِِّل ُُموا ََع ََلى َأَ ْْه ِِل ََها ََذِل ُُِك ْْم ََخْي ْ ٌٌر َّل�َ ُُك ْْم َل َ ََع �َّل ُُك ْْم َتَ ََذَّك ُُروَن‬
to create a more pleasant Lulea. Your hello than three days. It should never happen that this gathering].’ Whereas the mullah of
can make a difference.” (“Swedish city asks when friends meet each other, one turns his today says that you should greet so-and-so
residents to say ‘hello’ to each other”, www. face to one side and the other to the opposite and not greet so-and-so. You all who are
“O ye who believe! enter not houses
bbc.co.uk) side. The best amongst them is the one who living here should also greet others in this
other than your own until you have asked
As a Muslim, this was quite interesting greets first.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al- society without hesitation. Then explain the
leave and saluted the inmates thereof. That
to read. This is because my religion tells adab, Bab al-hijrah, Hadith 6077) meaning [of the Islamic greeting] to them.
is better for you, that you may be heedful.”
me that I absolutely must greet people, Again, Islam, as taught by the Holy […]
(Surah An-Nur, Ch. 24: V.28)
regardless of whether I know them or not. Prophetsa, commanded Muslims that: “Thus, today it is obligatory on every
Similarly, the Holy Quran states:
“The young should greet the old, the
َ� � ًَ َ ُ ُ َ َ � َ ً َُْ َ َ
In fact, the Islamic method of greeting Ahmadi to make this Islamic practice so
is also a very virtuous one. A Muslim is ِ ‫َف ِِإَذا ََدَخْلُتم ُبُ ُُيوًتا َف ََس ِِّل ُُموا ََعَلى َأنُف ِِسُك ْْم َت ِِح �َّيًة ِِّم ْْن ِِع‬
‫نِد الَّل ِِه‬ passer-by should greet the sitting one, and prevalent that it becomes the hallmark of
ً َ ًَ
supposed to greet by saying “Assalamo ‫ُُم ََب َاَرَكًة َط �ِِّي ََبًة‬ the small group of persons should greet the an Ahmadi.” (Friday Sermon, 3 September
Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu”, large group of persons.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 2004, Khutbat-e-Masroor, Vol. 2, p. 639)
which means: “May the peace, mercy and “But when you enter houses, salute your Kitab al-dab, Bab at-taslim, Hadith 6231) In conclusion, I find it deeply interesting
blessings of Allah be upon you.” people — a greeting from your Lord, full of Once, a man asked the Prophet, “What that Islam, a religion that began in Arabia all
blessing and purity.” (Surah An-Nur, Ch. 24: sort of deeds or traits of Islam are good?” those centuries ago, commanded Muslims
Teaching of the Holy Quran V.62) The Holy Prophetsa said, “To feed others and to adopt a custom in a manner unseen or
to greet those whom you know and those unheard of in other faiths. The fact that a
To this end, Allah the Almighty states in the Practice of the Holy Prophetsa whom you do not know.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, city in Sweden has adopted this custom
Holy Quran:
َ ‫يُت ْْم ِب ََتِح �ََّيٍة ََف ََح �ُُّيوا ِبَأ َ ْْح ََس ََن ِم ْْن ََها َأَ ْْو ُُر �ُُّد‬
Per these clear instructions of the Holy Kitabul Adab, Bab as-salam li l-ma‘rafah wa
ُ َ only goes to show how fortunate Muslims
‫وَها‬ ِ ِ ٍ ِ ِ ‫ََو ِِإَذا ُُح �ِِّي‬ Quran, the Holy Prophetsa also presented ghayri ma‘rafah, Hadith 6236) are to have teachings in their religion that
us with his own beautiful example. He Similarly, he stated: “The better of the could prove beneficial to them in ways that
“And when you are greeted with a two is the one who starts greeting the other.”
would greet passers-by, the old and the are – in some cases – only now beginning to
prayer, greet ye with a better prayer or [at (Ibid., Hadith 6237)
young, the Muslim and the non-Muslim. become manifest.

Jamaica Jamaat hosts ‘fun day’ for two orphanages

Misbah Anmol Tariq Jamaat invited the children along with staff and invited various guests to speak.
Jamaica Correspondent members from Sunbeam Home. For the The event included short speeches
first part of the day, there were fun activities from Mr Desmond Whitley, Manager
On 19 December 2023, Jamaat-e- organised for the children. This included of Sunbeam Home for Boys, Mr Alwyn
Ahmadiyya Jamaica invited 60 children football and basketball for older children, Lynch, a local business owner, Mr Jerome
from two orphanages situated near the and bouncy castle and other light activities Forrest, a professional cyclist and a national
Mahdi Mosque. Both of these orphanages for younger children. champion, and Ibrahim Forson Sahib,
are managed by Sunbeam Home for Boys; After enjoying themselves in the field, Regional Missionary Trelawny.
a non-profit organisation that takes care children and staff were invited inside the After this brief session, children and
of orphaned and mentally-challenged mosque for a brief session. In this session, guests enjoyed dinner, which was prepared
children. missionary-in-charge, Tariq Azeem Sahib and served by a dedicated team of volunteers.
After several days of planning, our welcomed the guests to the Mahdi Mosque Image courtesy of AMJ Jamaica
14 Friday 2 February 2024 | AL HAKAM

Lectures, receptions and visit

to Punjab Legislative Council
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s visit to Lahore, 1927

Ata-ul-Haye Nasir him Muhammad Abdullah. He was earlier a

Al Hakam Muslim but then converted to Christianity
due to some misunderstandings. He is the
The city of Lahore has a great significance brother of a well-known Christian debater,
in the history of Ahmadiyyat, primarily due Padri Abdul Haq. (Ibid.)
to the fact that it was visited multiple times
by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, the Audience to some guests from the
Promised Messiah and Mahdi. Furthermore, Frontier area
Huzooras spent the last few days of his life in After this, some guests belonging to the
this very city, where he wrote his last book, Frontier area had the opportunity to meet
Paigham-e-Sulh — A Message of Peace. Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra. (Ibid.)
Similarly, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud, Mirza
Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmadra also Ceremony at the Islamia College
graced this city with his presence on many
occasions. On the same day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra
This article will present a glimpse of his was invited to attend the prize distribution
visit to Lahore in 1927. ceremony of the Islamia College, Lahore,
where he was accompanied by Hazrat Hafiz
Departure from Qadian Roshan Alira, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad
Sadiqra, and Hazrat Chaudhry Fateh
On 26 February 1927, Hazrat Musleh-e- Muhammad Sayalra. The then Governor of
Maudra departed from Qadian for his visit Punjab, Sir William Malcolm Hailey (1872-
to Lahore. Due to the fact that the train from 1969) presided over the session. (Ibid.)
Batala was delayed for around 45 minutes,
while Huzoorra was standing at the platform, Visit to the Punjab Legislative as well, which were answered by Huzoorra Speech at the Ahmadiyya Hostel
many people had the opportunity to meet Council in detail. Huzoorra also granted them
him, including Bawa Kanshi Ram — Chief valuable guidance as to how they could On the same evening, Hazrat Musleh-e-
of Ghorewaha and a member of the District On the afternoon of 28 February 1927, carry out effective tabligh, i.e., preaching Maudra delivered a speech at the Ahmadiyya
Board of Gurdaspur. The meeting continued Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra graced a session the message of Islam. Huzoorra said that it Hostel. (Ibid.)
until Huzoorra boarded the train, and most of the Punjab Legislative Council as a guest is not appropriate to preach to someone by
part of the discussion revolved around the participant. (Al Fazl, 8 March 1927, p. 2) Editor of the Paisa Akhbar,
suddenly telling them that Jesusas has passed
political situation in India and some other An announcement published in The away, since it is quite possible that they, God Lahore, meets with Huzoorra
topics. (Al Fazl, 1 and 4 March 1927) Civil and Military Gazette on 25 February forbid, do not even believe in the existence On 2 March 1927, Maulvi Mahbub Alam
1927, provides some details of this session of God. Thus, at first, you are required to Sahib, editor of the Paisa Akhbar of Lahore,
Arrival at the Amritsar and of the Council. The announcement stated befriend them and assess what kind of had a meeting with Hazrat Musleh-e-
Mughalpura Stations under the heading “Punjab Council: Budget person they are, and then gradually preach Maudra. During this 30-minute meeting,
to be Presented on Monday”: to them according to their nature. (Al Fazl, various topics were discussed, such as the
At the Amritsar Railway Station, Hazrat “At the meeting of the Punjab Legislative 8 March 1927, p. 2) Hindu-Muslim relations and the Shuddhi
Musleh-e-Maudra granted an audience to a Council, to be held on Monday, February
group of medical students, and then at the Movement.
28, at 2 p.m., the business will include the Maulvi Syed Mumtaz Ali meets During the meeting, Huzoorra shed light
Mughalpura Railway Station, a huge number answering of questions and the presentation
of Ahmadis from Lahore Cantonment, with Huzoorra on the methods to bring unity among the
of the provincial budget for 1927-28 by the Muslims, which he had advised during the
Moza‘ Ganj and Moza‘ Shahu Ki Garhi, Hon. the Finance Member.” (The Civil and On 1 March 1927, Maulvi Syed Mumtaz
welcomed Huzoorra with flower garlands. Ali Sahib, author of Huqooq-e-Niswan early days of the Shuddhi Movement as well,
Military Gazette, 25 February 1927, p. 8) and noted that the situation of the Muslims
Most of them accompanied Huzoorra until At that time, Hazrat Sir Chaudhry and manager of the Tehzeeb-e-Niswan
the arrival at Lahore, and they had small newspaper of Lahore, had the opportunity is continuing to worsen. Huzoorra discussed
Muhammad Zafrulla Khanra was also an with Maulvi Sahib some ideas and plans that
flags in their hands that read: elected member of the Punjab Legislative to meet with Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra.
ً ً ً could help improve the social, economic,
‫سّیّ دنا! اھلًا وسھلًا ومرحبًا‬ Council. (The Punjab Parliamentarians: Syed Mumtaz Ali Deobandi (1860-
1935) was an Indian Muslim scholar and and religious conditions of Indian Muslims.
1897-2013, p. 64, published by the Provincial (Ibid.)
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra was welcomed Assembly of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, an advocate for women’s rights in the late
at the Lahore Railway Station by members of 2015) 19th century. He was an alumnus of Darul
Professor of the Islamia College
the Jamaat, including Hazrat Sir Chaudhary It is important to note that the Punjab Uloom Deoband, the author of Huqooq-e-
Zafrulla Khanra, Hakim Muhammad Niswan and the editor of Tehzeeb-e-Niswan. and a member of the Punjab
Legislative Council was disassembled in
Hussain Sahib Qureshi, Sheikh Abdul 1936 and succeeded by the Provincial During the meeting, various topics Legislative Council meet Huzoorra
Hameed Sahib, and Hakim Muhammad Assembly of the Punjab. remained under discussion, such as the At around 10:30 am, on the same day,
Hussain Sahib Marham-e-Isa. Huzoorra Islamic teachings of purdah. Maulvi Sahib Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra granted audiences
then proceeded to the residence — house of Members of the Inter-Collegiate also narrated two of his dreams about the to various dignitaries, including a history
Hazrat Sir Chaudhry Zafrulla Khan Sahibra, Association meet with Huzoorra Promised Messiahas. (Ibid.) professor at the Islamia College Lahore, Syed
situated at Napier Road, Lahore. (Al Fazl, 4 Abdul Qadir Sahib, a member of the Punjab
March 1927, p. 2) After the Maghrib prayer on the same A bai‘at Legislative Council, Mr Abdul Ghani Sahib,
During this tour, Huzoorra addressed day, the members of the Inter-Collegiate
After the meeting, a person named Mr MA Barrister-at-Law, and a lawyer, Maulvi
various gatherings and granted audiences Association had the opportunity to meet
Abdullah Makhan of Kapur Buildings Ghulam Muhayyudin Kasuri. During these
to many dignitaries, including government with Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra. During
Lahore pledged allegiance at the hands of meetings, they asked various questions of
officials and journalists. the meeting, the students asked various
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra. Huzoorra renamed Huzoorra which were answered in detail by
questions, including some fiqhi questions
AL HAKAM | Friday 2 February 2024 15

him. The topics discussed included inter- or knowledge about that certain business. there is no contradiction
religious tensions and the Islamic teaching After this, the topic of inheritance came between religion and science,
about purdah. (Ibid.) under discussion. Huzoorra said that the since religion is the Word of
principle behind the Islamic teaching of God, and science is the Act of
Lecture at the Bradlaugh Hall inheritance is the continuous distribution of God. [...] Therefore, there is
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra delivered a lecture wealth so that everyone gets the opportunity no contradiction between the
at the Bradlaugh Hall in Lahore on 2 March to progress. (Al Fazl, 11 March 1927, p. 6) Word and the Act of God. For
1927, titled “Hindu-Muslim Fasadat, Inka In regards to interest, Huzoorra said: this reason, there is no clash
Ilaaj, Aur Musalmanon ka Ainda Tareeq-e- “It is often claimed in regards to between religion and science
Amal”, i.e., Hindu-Muslim Relations and the interest that its prohibition hinders either.” (Ibid.)
the Future Line of Muslim Conduct. It was economic progress; however, it is wrong. Towards the end of his
published in Al Fazl on 15, 18 & 22 March We witness historically that, in addition to lecture, Huzoorra advised the
1927. the [social] destruction as a result of the youth:
The Civil and Military Gazette reported: dealing of interest at the individual level, “Since you attribute
“Hindu-Muslim Relations the collective dealings of interest have also yourself to Islam, you ought to
Islamia College Lahore | Khalid Mahmood, Wiki Commons
“Powerful Appeal For Mutual Toleration caused ruin. Iran, Egypt and Oudh State in study the religion of Islam and
ۡ � ‫ِا ۡۡہِدَنَا‬, meaning ‘Guide us in the
[َ‫الِّص ََّر َاَط اۡل ُُم ۡۡس ََتِق ِۡۡیم‬
“Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud this country [India] took an interest and got the Holy Quran and ponder over it. I assure ِ ِ
Ahmad, Head of the Ahmadiyya community, ruined. When interest causes such a ruin, you that science is not contradictory to right path.’ (Surah al-Fatihah, Ch.1: V.6)]
gave a very significant speech on ‘Hindu- then how could it be said that ‘the Islamic religion. No true science could be which you recite around 40 times on five
Muslim Relations and the Future Line of commandment about its prohibition has contradictory to religion, and no true occasions during a day, you are required to
Muslim Conduct,’ on Wednesday, March 2. hindered the way to progress.’ At least, religion could be contradictory to science. If recite it from the depth of your heart. And
The Hon. Sir Muhammad Shafi, K.C.S.I., it [dealing with interest] is certainly a you ever doubt a certain matter, present it to since the meanings of sirat-e-mustaqim [the
was in the chair. The hall was packed to its harmful thing for anyone who belongs to me. I will tell you that there is no scientific right path] are very vast, you ought to
fullest capacity and both communities were Islam.” (Ibid.) principle and true philosophy that is remember it while reciting these words [and
amply represented by leading members. Huzoorra further said that Muslims are contradictory to Islam. You have been pray] that ‘if Ahmadis are true, then guide
“The lecturer traced the origin of the drastically regressing in the fields of trade granted the best religion; thus, you should us towards them.’” (Al Fazl, 11 March 1927,
Hindu-Muslim disturbances to two causes, and business. (Ibid.) value it. [...] You are required to value and p. 7)
viz., the absence of religious toleration and Huzoorra advised Professor Bashir respect your religion. You are required to
political injustice. Both of these traits in Ahmad Sahib to establish an association of instil within you the spirit of Islam, and Audience to a Hindu youngster
the Indian character, he remarked, were the professors to consult as to which country a then you will succeed in all of your efforts.
After this speech, a Hindu youngster — who
inheritance of past Indian history, for which certain student should be sent to for training You should read the Holy Quran and study
was well-educated and counted amongst
the present generation was not responsible. and experience and in which field. In this it with contemplation. You are required to
the English-speaking people of Kasur —
Therefore, instead of quarrelling amongst way, Huzoorra said, the Muslim youth may honour this Book, and to never ridicule its
came to meet Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra and
themselves and making matters worse, attain knowledge and experience in those verses. [...] Always remember that it
discussed certain religious matters. (Ibid., p.
both communities should try to bury the fields and be fruitful for the country and comprises those disciplines that are superior
7)
past and make mutual efforts to forget nation. In response, the professor agreed to to every civilisation of this world. If you
and forgive. He appealed strongly to both Huzoor’sra advice. (Ibid., p. 7) truly adopt the teachings of Islam, you will Return to Qadian
achieve success in this world, both spiritually
communities, in the name of their respective َ�
religions and in the name of their country,
Lecture at Habibia Hall, Islamia and worldly. The slogan of ُ‫[ َلَا ِِاٰلٰ ََہ ِِاَّلا اللہ‬there is Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra returned to
College none worthy of worship except Allah] will Qadian on 5 March 1927. (Al Fazl, 8 March
to cultivate the virtues of broad-mindedness
echo once again, and the majesty of Islam 1927, p. 2)
and fair play, which were greatly needed to In the evening of the same day, Hazrat
develop national life in India. The lecturer will once again be established in the world,
Musleh-e-Maudra delivered another lecture,
was listened to with deep attention by as it happened 1300 years ago. Insha-Allah.”
titled “Mazhab Aur Science”, — Religion and
an appreciative audience.” (The Civil and (Ibid., pp. 518-519)
Science, at the Habibia Hall of the Islamia
Military Gazette, 5 March 1927, p. 5) After Huzoor’sra lecture, the president of
College, Lahore. The session was presided
The details of this lecture have already the session, Sir Muhammad Iqbal, said:
over by Sir Muhammad Iqbal, and the
been published in our article titled “‘Progress “Such a knowledgeable speech has been
lecture was organised by the Educational
is impossible without peace’: Hazrat Musleh- listened to after a long time in Lahore.
Union Islamia College. After some formal
e-Maud’s lecture at the Bradlaugh Hall in Particularly, the way Mirza Sahib has
proceedings of the Educational Union,
Lahore, 1927”, www.alhakam.org.Professor deduced arguments from the Holy Quran’s
the session’s president introduced Hazrat
from FC College, Lahore, meets with verses, is very nice.” (Al Fazl, 15 March
Musleh-e-Maudra, which was followed by
Huzoorra 1927, p. 9)
Huzoor’sra lecture.
On 3 March 1927, Bashir Ahmad Sahib, The lecture lasted for around two and a
a professor from the Forman Christian
Reception
half hours. After narrating various facts in
College Lahore, had a meeting with Hazrat relation to the universe and mankind, that After delivering the lecture, on 3 March
Musleh-e-Maudra. During that meeting, have been mentioned in the Holy Quran 1927, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra visited the
various Ahmadi and non-Ahmadi traders and foretold by the Holy Prophetsa, Huzoorra house of Khawaja Ghulam Muhayyuddin
from Lahore were also present. The stated that what science is discovering now, Sahib Kasuri, since he had invited Huzoorra
discussion revolved around the topics of had been foretold by the Holy Quran and to a reception. (Al Fazl, 11 March 1927, p. 7)
trade, banking, interest, and inheritance. the Holy Prophetsa, 1400 years ago. Huzoorra
Huzoorra said that the Indian Muslims proved that there is no contradiction Visit to Kasur and a short speech
were not making efforts to excel in the between religion and science. (Mazhab Aur On 4 March 1927, Hazrat Musleh-e-
fields of trade, business, and manufacturing. Science, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 9, pp. 495- Maudra went to Kasur, since Malik Ghulam
Moreover, if they start any business, they 520) Muhammad Sahib had invited him to visit
do so without gaining sufficient experience During this lecture, Huzoorra his flour mills. The entourage also included
said: Hazrat Hafiz Roshan Alira, Hazrat Chaudhry
“Religion is the name of Fateh Muhammad Sayalra, Sheikh Yusuf Ali
those truths that relate to Sahib, and Maulvi Ali Ahmad Sahib.
the nearness of Allah, and On that occasion, Huzoorra also
their knowledge is granted by delivered a short speech. The gathering also
the Creator of this Universe included various non-Ahmadi Muslims,
through revelation. And Hindus, and Sikhs.
science is the name of those During his speech, addressing the
results which mankind derives opponents of the Jamaat, Huzoorra said:
through pondering over and “If you desire to attain the mercy of God,
contemplation.” (Mazhab Aur then you are required to remove any kind of
Science, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 9, grudge and discrimination from your
p. 499) hearts. [...] Moreover, cleanse your inner
Huzoorra continued: selves from malice and hate, and the prayer
Bradlaugh Hall Lahore | Image: Library “In light of this definition, The Civil and Military Gazette, 5 March 1927
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100 Bai‘at requests from France, the impact of

Years tabligh in America, and an appeal for Al Hakam
Ago...
Al Fazl, 5 February 1924

Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra scale]. This is not the first time he has drawn
(1872-1957) our attention, but in fact, Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih has encouraged us almost every year.
On my way back from America, I [Hazrat To put this appeal into practice, I present the
Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra] had to stay in following proposal:
France for a few weeks. During those days, I fully agree with the opinion of Al
I prepared a brief announcement on Islam Hakam’s editor that our Jamaat should not
Ahmadiyyat in French and, after having it look to the former in the cause of Allah.
printed, distributed it in various cities of the Rather, they should discharge their duties
country. Since then, letters of acceptance in the same way as something is done by a
of Islam with requests for bai‘at to Hazrat natural desire or tendency.
Khalifatul Masih II[ra] are being continously On Jalsa Salana [Qadian], Hazrat
received from France. As of now, the number Khalifatul Masih II[ra] regretfully expressed
of newly converted Ahmadis in France has that the appeal he had made earlier in
risen to 20. this regard was not received with much
In its latest issue, a Chicago newspaper attention. Concerning the future, Huzoor[ra]
writes: said that if the publication of our newspapers
People here [in America] are eager to is not satisfactory, he will either keep the Hazrat Syed Zainul Abideen Waliullah Shahra
Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra
send missionaries from Chicago to other newspapers alive by giving Isha‘at-e-Islam’s
countries. On the other hand, a single funds or give an imperative instruction
Muslim missionary in their own city has to members of the Jamaat to buy them.
converted 650 Christians to Islam in the Thus, before the time comes that [Hazrat
last six months by propagating Islam and Khalifatul Masih has to give these orders],
carrying out preaching work in a small though I do not believe that such a time will
mosque. He is a student at the University ever come, it is better for Ahmadis to pay
of Chicago, and his name is Maulvi attention to this.
Muhammad Din. Every newspaper has its own essential
(Maulvi Muhammad Din Sahib went characteristics and is distinguished by its
to the University of Chicago for a few days particular features.
and observed the system of education there; Encouraging the publication of Al
hence, the news correspondent has referred Hakam, I have to shed light on the fact
to him as a student.) that Al Hakam is the very first newspaper
A letter has been received from a new of the Jamaat, and the Promised Messiahas
French convert, David Anderson. He has has declared it one of his arms. During the
requested to establish Ahmadiyya missions difficult times in the era of the Promised
in Marseilles and Paris. Messiahas, the service rendered by this
Mr Sievwright (Abdul Haq Sahib) writes newspaper in spreading the message of the
from America that, by the grace of God, Jamaat is a special grace of God upon Al
our mission has been successful in the Hakam. Hazrat MM Sadiqra in a gathering at the Institute of Engineers in Paris, France

United States, and now we should establish Then, during the caliphate of Hazrat
Ahmadiyya missions in Brazil, Argentina Khalifa Ira, the courage and resolve shown by about Al Hakam on various occasions and it and instruct him to start publishing the
and Mexico. Al Hakam in rescuing the Jamaat members has also been published in newspapers and newspaper.
A letter from Maulvi Muhammad Din from going down the wrong path is also an his annual speeches’ [transcripts]. Thus, the secretaries of the associations
Sahib substantiates that he has sent the open secret. Having stated these facts, I do not find should inform me as soon as possible.
January [1924] issue of The Moslem Sunrise Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira considered the words or the manner in which I should Apart from this, it is also the duty of the
magazine for printing. Al Hakam very essential, so much so that he present the appeal. secretaries to encourage every person who
– Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, Qadian, took a solemn promise from the editor of Al It is the duty of every one of us to keep is not purchasing this newspaper to become
India. Hakam not to cease its publication. During alive this souvenir of the blessed era of the a permanent subscriber. The lists of such
his last speech on the occasion of the annual Promised Messiahas. The simplest way of subscribers should be compiled and sent to
Appeal for extensive publication of Jalsa [of Qadian], Hazrat Khalifa Ira gave Al achieving this endeavour is that those who my office. For the friends who will become
Al Hakam Hakam the title of Awwal Ittihadiyyin [First can read the newspaper should buy it with permanent subscribers of the newspaper
Supporter or Ally], and he personally made the intention that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih under this appeal, I will present a request
Hazrat Syed Zainul Abideen Waliullah an appeal for it as well. desires the continuous publication of these every week before Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
Shahra There is no denying the fact that in newspapers, and those who cannot read to especially pray for them.
(1889-1967) the last days of his life, Hazrat Khalifatul should also buy it with the same intention. The annual subscription for Al Hakam
Masih Ira gave the supervision of Al Hakam Every Anjuman should also purchase a is 1 rupee. The purchase requests should
Brothers! Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi to Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud[ra]. Towards the newspaper from its local fund. If I am not be directly sent to the postal address of the
wa barakatuhu. end of the first Khilafat, in obedience to the mistaken, there are around 300 associations. editor of Al Hakam, Qadian.
Before making an appeal for the extensive instructions of Hazrat Khalifa Ira, Hazrat Hence, 300 permanent subscribers can Wassalam,
publication of Al Hakam newspaper, I Musleh-e-Maud[ra] continued to look after be reached in a day. After my appeal, the – Zainul Abideen, Nazir Talif-o-Isha‘at
[Zainul Abideen, Nazir Talif-o-Isha‘at] want its [publication and circulation]. However, associations that cannot buy it for certain (1924).
to highlight that on the occasion of the later on, the responsibilities of Khilafat reasons should inform me; otherwise, I (Translated by Al Hakam from the original
Jalsa Salana [of Qadian], Hazrat Khalifatul separated him from it. will assume that every anjuman is ready Urdu, published in the 5 February 1924 issue
Masih II[ra] particularly appealed for the The Jamaat members are well aware of to purchase it. I will then give the list of of Al Fazl)
publication of our newspapers [on a large what Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II[ra] has said all associations to the editor of Al Hakam
AL HAKAM | Friday 2 February 2024 17

Friday Sermon
Mubarak Mosque, Islamabad, Tilford, UK

5 January 2024
Spending in the Way of Allah: Waqf-e-Jadid 2024
After reciting the tashahhud, ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa recited
verses 11-13 of Surah as-Saff and stated:

The translation of the verses is as follows: what Allah the Almighty has mentioned this world, but the transaction with Allah hungry as they make financial sacrifices.
“O ye who believe! Shall I point out in the verses I recited. Hence, this is the the Almighty makes one deserving of the When they are sick, they give precedence to
to you a bargain that will save you from a era of the Promised Messiahas. In this era, blessings of this world and the hereafter. As giving alms instead of purchasing medicine
painful punishment? That you believe in a Jihad of financial sacrifices in particular is I have mentioned, Allah Almighty does not for themselves or for their children. But
Allah and His Messenger, and strive in the of great importance. This also develops an remain indebted to anyone. In fact, He gives Allah the Almighty does not leave them
cause of Allah with your wealth and your inclination towards sacrificing one’s ego and back manifolds to one who sacrifices in His without reward for this sacrifice, rather at
persons. That is better for you, if you did enables a person to gain the pleasure and path out of pure intentions. Allah Almighty times, they receive the blessings of Allah so
but know. He will forgive you your sins, nearness of Allah the Almighty. Allah the states in one place in the Holy Quran: swiftly that it leaves one astounded, and this
ٗ ۡ َ �ٰ َ َ َ ۡ ُ ُ َ �‫َ َ َ ُ �َ َ ُ ُ َ َ ۡ َٰٰو‬
ِ ‫ٓاَء ََم ۡۡرَض‬
‫اِت ٱلّٰل ِِه ََوَتۡث ُ ِِبيٗتا‬
and make you enter the Gardens through Almighty has drawn attention to financial in itself serves as a means of increasing their
‫َوَمَثُل ٱَّل ِِذيَن ُين ِِفُقوَن َأۡم َلُهُم ٱۡب ِِتَغ‬
which streams flow, and pure and pleasant sacrifices on multiple occasions in the Holy َُ َ َ َ َ� َ َ ُ َ faith.
dwellings in Gardens of Eternity. That is the Quran. In one place, God says: ‫ َفَٔـ�َاَت ۡۡت ُأُكَل ََها‬ٞ‫ل‬ٞ‫�ِِّم ۡۡن َأنُف ِِس ِِه ۡۡم َك ََمَث ِِل ََجَّنِۭة�ۭ ِِبَرَ ۡۡبَوَ ٍٍة َأ ََصاَبَ ََها ََو ِاِب‬ Therefore, any Ahmadi of weak faith
ٌ ‫وَن َبَِص‬ َ ُ َ �ٰ ََ َ� َ ۡ َ
supreme triumph.” [Surah as-Saff, Ch.61: �ٰ
‫يِل ٱلّٰل ِِه‬‫ِب‬ َ ‫ََو ََما َل َ ُُك ۡۡم َأََّل�َا ُتُن ِِفُقُوْاْ ِفي‬
‫َس‬ ‫يٌر‬ ِ ‫� ََوٱلّٰل ُُه ِِب ََما َت ۡۡع ََمُل‬ٞ‫ّل‬ٞ� ‫ َفَط‬ٞ‫ل‬ٞ‫ِِض ۡۡعَفۡي ِِن َف ِِإن َّل ۡۡم ُيُ ِِص ۡۡب ََها ََو ِاِب‬ should never entertain the thought for
V.11-13] ِ ِ ِ even a moment that Allah the Almighty
On one occasion, the Promised “And the case of those who spend their does not reward the sacrifices made out of
“And why is it that you spend not in the
Messiahas stated: wealth to seek the pleasure of Allah and to pure intentions. The treasures of Allah the
way of Allah.” [Surah al-Hadid, Ch.57: V.11]
“I have also been sent in similitude to strengthen their souls is like the case of a Almighty are boundless. He has no need
Allah the Almighty says that everything
the Messiah of the Mosaic dispensation. garden on elevated ground. Heavy rain falls for our alms or money. The sacrifices that
comes from Him, He provides for you all.
Just as Hazrat ‘Isaas taught mercy and on it so that it brings forth its fruit twofold. Allah the Almighty calls upon us to make
And in order to reward one, He tells you to
forgiveness, I too have been sent as the And if heavy rain does not fall on it, then are to grant us the opportunity to receive
spend in His cause. Hence, if you have faith
Messiah of Muhammadsa with the Islamic light rain suffices. And Allah sees what you His grace.
and conviction in Allah the Almighty then
teachings of mercy, forgiveness, peace, do.” (Ch.2: V.266) The Promised Messiahas has instilled
this demands that you offer sacrifices in
and reconciliation, and I have come to Today, it is the Ahmadis who truly such a spirit of sacrifice in his Jamaat,
His cause. On another occasion, Allah the
end religious wars. This era is the era of understand the importance of making that from his era until today, we continue
Almighty says in admonishment:
ُ َ ْ ُ ُۡ
financial sacrifices for the sake of one’s
َ ُ َ� �ٰ َ ْ ُ ََ
propagating the teachings of the Holy to witness such incidents of members of
Quran and not that of Jihad with the sword.” ‫ِبَأۡيۡ ِِديُك ۡۡم ِِإَلَى ٱلَّت ۡۡهُلَك ِِة‬ ِ ‫ُتۡلُقوْا‬ ‫َوَلَا‬ َِ ‫يِل ٱلّٰلِه‬
ِ ‫َس ِِب‬ ‫َوَأن ِِفُقوْا ِفِي‬
faith. Like light rain, if they even give small the Jamaat placing their needs aside as
(Arba‘een, Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 17, p. 344) amounts of wealth, Allah the Almighty they make sacrifices for the sake of the
“And spend in the cause of Allah, and makes that yield innumerable fruits. The
Rather, a Jihad of the pen and tabligh cast not yourselves into ruin with your own requirements of the Jamaat, and this is the
[propagating the true teachings of Islam] is progress of the Jamaat itself bears testimony hallmark of nations that excel, and it is
hands.” Hence, those who do not spend in to this. The poor are those who make
taking place in order to spread the teachings the cause of Allah the Almighty out of what as a result of this that Allah the Almighty
of Islam. And to maintain this Jihad requires [seemingly] small sacrifices, yet Allah the showers His blessings. The believers are
He has given them cast themselves into Almighty makes those yield countless
the same sacrifices of one’s life, wealth, time ruin.” [Ch.2: V.196] those who understand the instruction of
and honour as were required in the early era bounties. It has generally been observed the Holy Prophetsa when he said, “Safeguard
Nowadays, it is this very Jihad of one’s that the poorer Ahmadis with fewer means
of Islam. wealth that becomes the means for the yourselves from hellfire, even if you can
Great endeavours are being made in this are the ones who offer greater sacrifices. only do so by purchasing half a date.” (Sahih
Jihad of the self. A person pushes many There are so many examples of this. From
era around the world to acquire economic of their desires aside and makes sacrifices al-Bukhari, Kitab az-zakat, Hadith 1417).
superiority; people have forsaken religion time to time, I narrate such examples, Even if one can only afford half a date,
for the sake of the progress of their faith. and I shall also present some today. These
and are increasingly inclining towards Thus, this is the Jihad of the self. Whilst they should give that in order to protect
materialism. The world is trying its utmost examples should serve to draw the attention themselves from the fire.
attracting the grace of Allah Almighty, He of those Ahmadis who are better off, and
to establish its dominance in trade and to will, in turn, make them and their progeny The Holy Prophetsa also stated, “Abstain
acquire worldly luxuries. In light of such make them realise what their standard is. from miserliness. It is miserliness which
the recipients of countless blessings. Allah When a less fortunate Ahmadi makes a
circumstances, for the sake of spreading the the Almighty does not remain indebted to destroyed nations of the past.” (Sunan Abi
religion, sacrifices are the very means and financial sacrifice, they are performing the Daud, Kitab az-zakat, Hadith 1698).
anyone. He has pointed out a bargain that is Jihad of their self.
the best means of trade in order to gain the beneficial both in this world and the next, a The state of the companions was such
nearness of Allah the Almighty, just as Allah There are countless such Ahmadis who that they would say, “Whenever the Holy
bargain that will save one from hellfire. The make sacrifices in Africa, in Pakistan and in
the Almighty has stated. This is exactly benefit of worldly transactions is limited to Prophetsa would encourage us to make
India, who give up their food and remain
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financial sacrifices, we would go to the for the sake of the Jamaat, and for the sake In the Republic of Central Africa, there country. The missionary there says, “The
markets, carry out whatever small amounts of furthering the mission of the Promised is a place called Vdambala, where there is Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya
of work was available, and we would Messiahas, the levels of their sacrifices a recent convert named Isa Sahib. He says, told me that he offered his Waqf-e-Jadid
bring back whatever we earned to present increasing with the same thought process “I took the Bai’at nine months ago. In 2016, contribution according to his pledge but
it before the Holy Prophetsa.” (Sahih al- that their elders had in mind. Even now, I had a plot of land that I had bought in the fiscal year was coming to an end and
Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Zakat, Hadith 1416). in the Ahmadiyya Jamaat, the majority order to make a house, but I was not able he had a desire to contribute more than
Allah the Almighty also granted people who of people are poor, yet they display the to collect sufficient funds to build the he had pledged. Hence, he offered another
make such sacrifices to the True Servant highest standard of sacrifice. Thus, whoever house. I joined the Jamaat and heard about thousand pesos on behalf of his deceased
of the Holy Prophetsa [i.e., the Promised is affluent in the Jamaat should examine the blessings and importance of offering parents and father-in-law towards Waqf-e-
Messiahas], and there are countless such themselves. Allah and His Messengersa chanda. Whatever small sacrifice I could Jadid. During those days, he was working
examples. We find in history the mention value these righteous sacrifices, just as,w in offer in the way of God, I would do so, and I on a contract in the local municipal offices
of some brothers who made such sacrifices one instance, the Holy Prophetsa said: would always hear that Allah the Almighty as a risk reduction manager. After the break
that leave one amazed, and the Promised “‘One dirham has exceeded one hundred makes things easier through this [sacrifice], for the new year, as soon as he went back
Messiahas even mentioned them. He stated: thousand dirhams today in value.’ The and grants success in one’s personal and to work, the local mayor made his position
“I am amazed at the love and sincerity companions asked, ‘How is this possible?’ financial life.” Furthermore, he says: “A permanent and doubled his salary. He had
shown by my Jamaat, even those with The Holy Prophetsa replied, ‘a man had two thought came into my heart that when we been working on a contract for the past four
meagre incomes, such as Mian Jamaluddin, dirhams today, from which he sacrificed were non-Ahmadi, we did not give chanda years and despite his persistent requests, his
Khairuddin, and Imamuddin of Kashmir, one dirham, while another man had a vast in the way of God even once, nor did job would not be made permanent. Now he
who live near our village. These three amount of wealth and land, from which he anyone even tell us about this; so now I have says that he is convinced that this is the fruit
brothers of meagre means, who work as sacrificed one hundred thousand dirhams.’” been told.” The new converts are usually of the sacrifice he made and God Almighty
labourers and perhaps earn 3-4 anas a day, (Sunan an-Nisai, Kitab-ul-Zakat, Hadith told about the Tahrik-e-Jadid Scheme and certainly bestows upon us beyond our
give in monthly donations with great zeal. 2528). One hundred thousand dirhams the Waqf-e-Jadid Scheme. He says, “I was imagination.”
I am also amazed by the sincerity of their appear to be a very large sum of money, but informed of this. I offered 1500 CFA in the Cameroon is a country in Africa, and
friend Mian Abdul Aziz Patwari, who, in in comparison to the poor man’s passion Waqf-e-Jadid Scheme, and God Almighty the missionary there says, “A young man
spite of his low income, one day gave 100 for sacrifice, the one hundred thousand gave its reward in such a way, that a friend named Yusuf accepted Ahmadiyyat. He is
rupees with the desire for it to be spent in dirhams are of no significance in the sight sent a present of 10,000 bricks to be made a poor man and transports people on his
the way of Allah. This poor person may of Allah the Almighty. Thus, the degree of for my house, and then made the bricks for motorcycle. Muhammad Yusuf says, ‘When
have saved up the 100 rupees for several sacrifice in the sight of Allah the Almighty me.” Over there, they make it themselves I accepted Ahmadiyyat and, upon the advice
years, yet his passion for faith kindled the relates to passion and proportion, not (the blocks) out of cement. “In this way, the of the missionary, I started offering financial
pleasure of Allah.” (Zamima Risalah Anjam- amount. construction of the house began for which contributions, gradually my circumstances
e-Atham, Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 11, pp. 313- There are those who say that the he had been waiting many years, and the began to change. My heart is extremely
314 [footnote]) Jamaat takes chanda from the poor, and house was completed as well.” Then he says, content, and my life has started to become
Thus, the names of those who sacrificed some people also write to me about this “I am certain that this happened by the easier.’” In essence, contentment of the heart
are recorded in the history of the Jamaat. sometimes; this is not right. These people grace of Allah the Almighty. Otherwise, I is everything. He says, “I am content with
These people who have a strong desire to are themselves lacking [in their faith]. These did not have this ability within me, and it offering financial contributions. Now, it is
attain the pleasure of Allah – whether they are their own worldly priorities, and they would’ve been impossible for me.” my intention to contribute not only to Waqf-
may have made small sacrifices or large – use the names of others to fulfil their own Kazakhstan is among the former Soviet e-Jadid but to take part in all the various
their names have been added to the helpers desires. By the grace of Allah the Almighty, states. Daurin Sahib lives there and says, “A financial contributions because there are
of the Promised Messiah’sas mission, and the majority of the Jamaat today are those few days ago I received a message from the blessings for me and my family in doing so.
history has recorded it. I shall mention who make sacrifices. Keeping in mind the mu’allim saying that my wife’s contribution It is due to the blessings associated with the
another elderly man. He was disabled and sacrifices of the companions of the Holy towards Waqf-e-Jadid this year was very Imam Mahdias that I have found spiritual
poor; his name was Hafiz Muinuddin Sahib. Prophetsa, they too want to make their own little and was at the bottom of the list and peace; I am very happy and content.” These
He possessed a great deal of passion to sacrifices, and do so without being asked that if possible she should offer at least five are the ways in which Allah the Almighty
serve and render sacrifices for the Jamaat, to. Acting in accordance with the sacrifices thousand tenge. I considered that my wife procures means for help.
even though he made ends meet with great made by those righteous souls in the time was expecting and was also due to undergo Tanzania is a country in East Africa. A
difficulty, and because he was disabled, he of the Promised Messiahas, we also see these an operation and so it would be better if I young man from the Ruvuma Region named
wasn’t able to work either. Deeming him examples in this age. As I have said, accounts contributed fifteen thousand tenge. As soon Milawe Sahib says, “I am twenty-seven
to be an elderly servant of the Promised are sent in reports, and I mention some as I sent the amount, I received a message years old. I have witnessed many blessings
Messiahas, some people would give him of them as well. They offer an astonishing from the school that since I also look after due to financial contributions.” He says, “I
gifts, but it was the rule of Hafiz Sahib that amount of financial sacrifice. There are such an orphan and I have many children, the am a farmer and this year, I swiftly sent my
whatever he would receive as a gift, he would righteous souls who live in far-off countries government decided to grant a hundred crops to the relevant department with the
never spend it on his personal needs; rather, within Africa, who wish to be helpers and thousand tenge. It was faith inspiring for me intention of offering my contribution for
he would offer it in service of the Jamaat, assistants of the Promised Messiahas in to see how Allah the Almighty immediately Waqf-e-Jadid, and so I sent the harvest to
and in service of the Promised Messiahas. order to spread Islam and grant victory to gave me something in return.” the government.” He says, “Had I waited
And there was never any financial scheme their faith. These are the people who make Urmat Sahib is from Kyrgyzstan, a few more days, then I might have been
of the Promised Messiahas in which he did sacrifices while keeping in mind this quote another [former Soviet] state. He works able to sell my crops at a higher price, but
not take part, though he may have donated of the Promised Messiahas in which he said: in a gold mine and offers his financial then I would not have been able to offer
one Paisa; still, he would surely take part. “It is not possible for you to love wealth contributions every six months. Last my financial contribution as the deadline
In this day and age, you can consider one as well as to love Allah. You can love only year, when he offered his contributions would have passed.” He says, “In any case,
Paisa to be equivalent to one penny, but one of the two. Fortunate is he who loves for the second half of the year, he gave six when I contacted the department, I received
nonetheless, he would take part. Allah. If any of you loves Him and spends thousand Kyrgyzstani Som (the currency a higher price than what farmers were
In light of his circumstances, this their wealth in His cause, I am certain that there) more than the prescribed rate. When receiving on average for their crops, and
seemingly insignificant sacrifice was, in fact, their wealth will increase more than that of asked why, he said, “Prices have increased I used that to offer my contributions for
a great sacrifice, and often times it would others, for wealth does not come by itself; in the entire world, which would have Waqf-e-Jadid. The department said, ‘People
also come to pass that Hafiz Sahib would rather, it comes by Allah’s will. Whoever increased the Jamaat’s expenses as well, and withhold their crops so that they can get a
go hungry in order to offer this sacrifice. parts with some of their wealth for the sake so I increased my contribution from the better price. You have been rewarded for
(Ashab-e-Ahmad, Vol. 13, p. 293) of Allah, will surely get it back.” (Majmu‘ah- prescribed rate.” This year, as well, when he your trustworthiness.’” He says, “I believe
These were the people who were always e-Ishtiharat, Vol. 3, p. 497) offered his contributions for the first half of that Allah rewarded me for my intention so
ready to sacrifice everything in order to This is the quote of the Promised the year, he increased them by another six that I may easily sacrifice in His way.”
attain the pleasure of God Almighty. Allah Messiahas. We see examples of this even thousand Som. In this way, he increased his Rozamamat Sahib is from Kyrgyzstan.
the Almighty expressed His pleasure at today, as to how people sacrificed in the way contribution by about 40 per cent. He says about financial contributions for
their sacrifices, and planted those trees of God, and how God immediately returned These are examples of Allah’s will and Waqf-e-Jadid, “It is extremely important,
from which their progeny is now eating. it to them. Everyone works in the same seeking His pleasure. No one made an and the way I was introduced to it is quite
Thus, those people who are the offspring of place and same environment, but Allah the appeal for him to do so, but in light of the interesting. I remember that when I was
these pious elders and companions should Almighty blesses the wealth of the Ahmadi, needs, he strove on his own to increase his introduced to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat, I
always keep in mind that if the grace of while others do not receive this blessing, contribution. People say that we ask [for asked the missionary about who pays for
Allah the Almighty is with them today, then and this phenomenon then becomes the contributions]. We do not ask; we simply all of the Jamaat’s expenses. He explained to
it is because of the sacrifices of those whom reason for their ever-increasing faith. As I convey the message of Allah the Almighty me in detail about the work that the Jamaat
Allah the Almighty blessed with difficulties. said before, I shall present a few examples of to make sacrifices in the way of Allah. does, the system of Khilafat and then the
They should examine themselves to see if, such righteous people. The Philippines is another far-off various schemes such as Waqf-e-Jadid and
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other forms of financial sacrifice.” He says, Waqf-e-Jadid. Thus, on my return from the Allah, Simon Sahib gives chanda above and deceased relatives. She immediately paid
“I had never seen or heard of a financial Friday sermon, I began praying for this.” He beyond his means.” her chanda and expressed her gratitude to
system like this. This was the first time I was living in good conditions, but despite Amir Sahib of Tanzania writes: “Bashir Allah the Almighty.
heard about this kind of system. Then, after this, he had the fear of God in his heart. He Sahib paid 40,000 shillings towards Waqf- Another female member from Canada
pledging allegiance during the era of Hazrat had a desire and yearning, and so he was e-Jadid for himself and his family. His wife increased the amount she had promised in
Khalifatul Masih IVrh, I started offering moved to pray for it. asked why he had given such a large amount chanda and also completed the payment.
financial contributions every month and He further says: “I have a small business even though their household circumstances The next day, she received a cheque
have seen the blessings of offering financial of my own. One day, I stepped outside the were not good. He replied by saying: ‘Do from the tax/revenue department for an
sacrifices throughout my life. Before joining office for a short break and began praying to not worry. Allah the Almighty never allows overpayment of 750 dollars. She says that
the Jamaat, I lived in a flat with my family, find a solution to how I can partake in this the one who offers financial sacrifices in His this was the same amount she had paid
which we rented. We were living under scheme, and that may Allah the Almighty way to go in vain. Undoubtedly, He returns towards her chanda.
difficult circumstances. I worked at different bestow me this opportunity. When I went it back manifold.’ A few days after this, Amina Sahiba is a new convert from
places. We were in a state of poverty. We back into the office, my business partner, he got work from several different places Tanzania. Upon accepting Ahmadiyyat,
didn’t have any property or a consistent who is a Christian, came to the office through which he not only earned back she said, “I saw a completely different
source of income. All praise belongs to and closed the door. He shook my hand what he had contributed, he in turn made organisation in the Ahmadiyya Jamaat
Allah because, through the blessings of jubilantly and said that he had some great more money.” He further says: “I already as compared to all other Muslims. In the
offering financial contributions, I have built news. Expanding further, he said that they had an understanding [of the blessings], but financial system [of the Jamaat], they
an entire house. I currently have a stable secured a new customer for their business now my wife is a witness to the blessings of provide a receipt for every chanda and this
income; my work is not difficult, and it who had requested to [assist in] arranging giving chanda. This was a means for her to is not seen anywhere else. In November, the
pays well. These are blessings bestowed by this for him. The fees would be 30,000 AUD, increase in her faith.” mu’allim [local missionary] delivered the
Allah the Almighty due to offering financial which would be split between them, 15,000 Secretary Waqf-e-Jadid of Jamaat Friday sermon and drew attention towards
contributions.” Togo is a country in West AUD each.” He further says: “I immediately Germany says: the chanda of Waqf-e-Jadid. I gave all the
Africa. The missionary in-charge there understood that my prayer had been “A student from the Mainz local money I had at the time towards chanda.
says, “An Ahmadi woman did not have the answered. I explained to my business Jamaat applied to his local authority for My household circumstances were not good
money to offer her contributions for Waqf- partner how I was seeking help from Allah an allowance. He needed some money for and my daughter was also expecting. So,
e-Jadid. She had planted some vegetables the Almighty, and I was convinced that this his studies. He mentioned that he needed we would need to go hospital at any time.
for household use. She sold the vegetables in was a result of my prayer. Upon this, my the fees as his semester was about to start When I reached home, I received a phone
the market and offered her contribution to business partner said: ‘5,000 for charity is and he did not have enough. At the same call in the evening from someone who had
Waqf-e-Jadid, thereby fulfilling the pledge a large amount. I also benefited from your time, the year for Waqf-e-Jadid was ending, borrowed some money from me two years
she made to God.” This was a small deed, prayer and so I will also contribute. I will and he had yet to pay promises for himself ago but had not been in contact since. I
yet it exemplifies the actions of companions give half of the amount you want to give.’ and his family. As he had applied for it he also lost any hope of it being returned. In
who would work in markets or individuals However, I explained to him that there were was hopeful that the local authority would any case, they phoned, apologised and
like Hafiz Sahib, who would donate any gifts plenty of other charitable schemes which he approve his application. However, it was explained the reason for the delay and then
he received. could take part in. The 5,000 AUD was for rejected. Putting his trust in Allah, he gave returned the 2,000 [shillings].”
Similarly, another member named Waqf-e-Jadid which I have to give myself. the amount he had [saved up] towards She says that she had made a financial
Hamzah Sahib did not have the money to Nonetheless, Allah the Almighty blessed chanda. After this, he completed his sacrifice whilst completely forsaking her
offer his contribution to Waqf-e-Jadid. He me greatly through accepting my prayer semester, and Allah the Almighty enabled personal needs, and Allah the Almighty
had some chickens; he sold nine of them and my desire.” him to get good grades. Out of nowhere, the helped her. Later, she also urgently needed
and thus offered his contribution. These Fiji is another distant country. A new relevant authority – which had previously to take her daughter to the hospital, and
people who are poor offer sacrifices for the convert by the name of Zainul Baig Sahib rejected his request – put 4,000 euros into Allah the Almighty bestowed His grace,
sake of Allah the Almighty, and these are pledged allegiance two or three years ago. his account.” He says that it was his belief and she was also able to receive treatment.
the very people who rekindle the memory Initially, when he was included in the that this was due to his financial sacrifice. Thus, Allah the Almighty is also instilling
of our elders. [Waqf-e-Jadid] scheme, he pledged a small Siraj Sahib is an Ahmadi from Samit this thought among those who have newly
Iman Hidayat Sahib from Indonesia amount. After a short while, he was included Wari, India. He writes: “I have seen the joined the Jamaat, which is that wealth
says, “I am a born Ahmadi; I used to offer in Chanda-e-Aam. However, this year, after blessings of offering financial sacrifice comes from Allah the Almighty, and this
financial contributions simply as a member listening to my sermons, he learned about with my own eyes. I was unable to pay type of thought can only be found amongst
[of the Jamaat] (it was like a habit; he was the importance of the scheme. He himself my Waqf-e-Jadid promises owing to the Ahmadis.
an Ahmadi and he had to offer financial increased his promises in Tahrik-e-Jadid, Covid pandemic.” For two or three years, Niger is also a country [in Africa] and
contributions). I did not take part in the Waqf-e-Jadid etc., and paid tenfold the the wood in his field was being damaged the circumstances of the country are not
Tahrik-e-Jadid and Waqf-e-Jadid schemes. amount. Similarly, he promised to pay 1/16 due to rain. A person had agreed to buy good. The mu’allim says, “We visited a village
Upon this, all my brothers encouraged me for Chanda-e-Aam on his weekly income. them and even set an amount for it, but in Maradi Region and drew the attention of
to take part in both schemes and said that Now each week he comes regularly and pays he did not pay the money. Nonetheless, the members towards chanda, and people
we should not offer financial contributions all of his contributions. The new convert he continued searching for other people took part in Waqf-e-Jadid according to
just as mere members of the Jamaat, rather [Zainul Baig] states: “Ever since I have been to buy the wood but with no luck. He says their means. Upon this, a non-Ahmadi
we should take part in offering financial paying my chanda regularly, I have gained that the Secretary for Waqf-e-Jadid came commented, ‘You are taking money from
sacrifices in order to attain the nearness a promotion in my job, and from January and asked for chanda. He immediately gave the poor people of our village even though
of Allah.” He says, “Hence, I developed an 2024 my pay will also increase, God willing. him 2,000 rupees. Siraj Sahib says: “Within you are well aware that the economic
interest in taking part in the Tahrik-e-Jadid If anyone wishes to learn about the blessings two days of this incident, the person who situation of the country is in a terrible state.
and Waqf-e-Jadid schemes, and so I started of giving chanda, they can ask me.” The had agreed to buy the wood but was not While other Muslim organisations come
making financial sacrifices for both. After missionary of Micronesia, Sharjeel Sahib, taking it, suddenly came. He paid 20,000 and give provisions, you, on the other hand,
starting to take part in both of these schemes, says: “A new convert, Simon Sahib, was rupees and took all of it.” He says: “It is my are asking from them.’”
I noticed a massive change in my life. I feel reminded about offering financial sacrifices belief that owing to the blessings of giving The mu’allim says, “Before I could even
as if I am closer to Allah the Almighty. I and informed that we give chanda for the chanda, the 2,000 rupees that I gave, Allah respond, an Ahmadi member from the
have also been given responsibilities in the sake of gaining Allah’s pleasure and that it the Almighty returned it to me in the form village stood up and passionately said, ‘You
Jamaat. Similarly, Allah the Almighty has is not a tax; God Almighty has declared it to of 20,000. Otherwise, the goods that were are right, other Muslim organisations come
shown His love when it comes to my wealth. be a ‘goodly loan’. Upon this, the gentleman being wasted for such a long time could and provide some help; however, has any
Above all, through the blessings of financial began giving chanda each week. After some easily continue to be wasted.” Muslim organisation ever taught us about
sacrifices, I have seen the fulfilment of the time, he said: ‘Previously, when I would go A member of Lajna from Canada says Islam? They do some charitable work and
statement made by Allah the Almighty, ‘If to church and give money, I would never that last year, when I announced the New then leave, but it is only the Ahmadiyya
you walk towards Me, I will run towards notice any difference in my life. However, Year for Waqf-e-Jadid, she also desired to Jamaat that teaches us about faith. The
you.’” after joining the Jamaat and ever since I give chanda towards this and on behalf of mu’allim has not come to take any money
A member from Melbourne, Australia, have been giving financial contributions her children as well. However, when she from us, in fact, he has come to inspire us
writes his own account, saying: “A few in the way of Allah the Almighty, all my checked her bank account, there was no to make the same financial sacrifices which
weeks before the Waqf-e-Jadid financial needs are fulfilled in a manner that leaves money in it, and so she prayed to Allah the the companions (may Allah be pleased
year ended, the members were encouraged me astounded. At times, I am in need Almighty to produce some means from the with them) made in the time of the Holy
that whoever has the means should try to of money, and all of a sudden, someone unseen so she could pay her chanda. After Prophetsa through which we will not only
give at least 5,000 [AUD] dollars. I had comes and hands me money. Whenever a few days, when she checked her bank attain the reward in this world but also in
given 4,000 AUD for Waqf-e-Jadid already. there is a shortage of food, even if I am account, she had 300 dollars which was the hereafter.’”
I did not have 5,000 AUD, but deep down, sitting at home, Allah the Almighty fulfils roughly the same amount she needed to This is the level of understanding
I had a strong desire to offer 5,000 AUD for my need from somewhere.’ By the grace of pay her own chanda and on behalf of her that Allah the Almighty has instilled in
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them after accepting Ahmadiyyat. They

understand that to attain the pleasure
of Allah the Almighty, it is important to
make sacrifices. In turn, they also receive I have been continuously reminding members to pray for
countless blessings of Allah the Almighty.
In any case, upon hearing this response, the
non-Ahmadi fell silent.
Palestine. Remember the people there [in your prayers]. Continue
Allah the Almighty has granted the
Promised Messiahas such beautiful and to raise your voices for them in your immediate circles and speak
sincere members from every part of the
world. It is such a long list that it is difficult
for me to decide which account I should to others in this regard, especially politicians, as I mentioned
narrate and which one to leave out. There
are countless accounts, and due to time, I
cannot relate them all. However, the ones I
earlier. It does not seem that the government of Israel will desist
have not mentioned are not lacking in any
way in their sincerity or devotion. They from its cruelties. In fact, it has sent a message to its soldiers
have offered these financial sacrifices in
order to attain the pleasure of Allah the
Almighty. And Allah the Almighty does that the year 2024 is also a year of war. May Allah the Almighty
not remain indebted to anyone; rather, He
grants acceptance to their sacrifices and
makes them a means of increasing their
bestow His mercy upon the Palestinians.
faith.
The Promised Messiahas states: According to the overall collection, this top Imarat is Vaughan, followed by Peace great sacrifice by the grace of Allah.
“My dear friends, I assure you that God year, the UK takes first place, followed by Village, Toronto West, Vancouver, Calgary For the top provinces in India, first
Almighty has granted me true passion to Canada. Canada has also considerably and Mississauga, respectively. place is Kerala, followed by Tamil Nadu,
have sympathy for you and I have been increased its contributions, as well as its For the jamaats in Daftar Atfal [in Jamun Kashmir, Telangana, Karnataka,
granted true insight in order to increase your participants. This is a great milestone for Canada], first place is Durham West, Odisha, Punjab, West Bengal, Delhi and
faith and divine cognisance. You and your them this year. In third is Germany, and followed by Milton West, Hadiqah Ahmad, Maharashtra.
progeny are highly in need of this divine in fourth is the USA, followed by Pakistan, Montreal West, and Hamilton Mountain, For the top ten jamaats [in India] in
cognisance. Thus, I am standing ready for India, Australia, a country in the Middle respectively. terms of collections, first place is Hyderabad,
you to help with the religious tasks with East, Indonesia, another country in the For the top Imarat in Germany, first followed by Coimbatore, Qadian, Kali
your pure wealth. And every individual, Middle East and Belgium, respectively. place is Hamburg, followed by Frankfurt, Kott, Manjari, Bangalore, Malayapalayam,
in accordance to the ability, strength and In Africa, Mauritius is first, followed Wiesbaden, Groß-Gerau and Riedstadt, Calcutta, Kerolai, and Kerrang.
capacity given to them by God Almighty, by Ghana and Burkina Faso. Despite the respectively. The top jamaats in Australia are
should not delay in this endeavour and difficult circumstances in Burkina Faso, the For the top ten jamaats [in Germany], Melbourne Langwarrin, Castle Hill,
nor should they give preference to their country is third in Africa. [After this,] there first place is Rödermark, followed by Marsden Park, Logan East, Melbourne
wealth over Allah the Almighty and His are Tanzania, Nigeria, Liberia, The Gambia, Rodgau, Nidda, Friedberg, Flörsheim, Berwick, Penrith, Perth, Melbourne Clyde,
Messengersa. And as much as I possibly can, Mali, Uganda and Sierra Leone respectively. Neuss, Mainz, Mahdi Abad, Osnabrück, Parramatta, and Adelaide West. May Allah
through the publication of literature, shall In terms of the number of participants, Berlin and Koblenz, respectively. the Almighty abundantly bless the wealth
spread the knowledge and blessings to Asia 44,000 new pious individuals have joined For [the top jamaats in] the Daftar Atfal and progeny of all those who contributed.
and Europe which God Almighty’s Holy their ranks, taking the total number to [in Germany], first place is Mannheim, I have been continuously reminding
Spirit has granted me.” (Izala-e-Auham, 1,550,000. For efforts in trying to increase followed by Diezenbach, Hessen South members to pray for Palestine. Remember
Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 3, p. 516)Thus, the number of participants, Canada West, and Rheinland-Pfalz and Westfallen, the people there [in your prayers].
through these financial sacrifices and the takes first place, followed by Tanzania, respectively. Continue to raise your voices for them in
Promised Messiahas, the task of spreading Cameroon, The Gambia, Nigeria, Guinea- In the top ten jamaats of the USA, first your immediate circles and speak to others
Islam is underway. Despite the fact that Bissau, Congo Kinshasa, respectively. place is Los Angeles, followed by Maryland, in this regard, especially politicians, as I
the Ahmadis of Africa – who are poor For the top large jamaats of the Jamaat North Virginia, Seattle, Silicon Valley, mentioned earlier. It does not seem that
and have little means – have established in the UK in collections, first is Farnham, Boston, Aston, Oshkosh, Minnesota, and the government of Israel will desist from
high standards of sacrifice, they cannot followed by Worcester Park, Walsall, Portland, respectively. its cruelties. In fact, it has sent a message to
completely carry the burden of extensively Aldershot South, Islamabad, Gillingham, And for the Daftar Atfal [in the USA], its soldiers that the year 2024 is also a year
spreading Islam in their nation. For this Ash, Cheam South, Ewell and Hounslow there are Seattle, Los Angeles, Maryland, of war. May Allah the Almighty bestow His
reason, the majority of contributions from South, respectively. South Virginia, Cleveland, Aston, Silicon mercy upon the Palestinians.
more affluent nations, such as from Europe For the regions, first place is Baitul Valley, Oshkosh, Indiana, and Zion, Now, it is also being said that there is
and America, towards Waqf-e-Jadid is Futuh, followed by Islamabad Region, respectively. a risk that the war will spread to a wider
spent on the growth of the Jamaat in poorer Midlands, Masjid Fazal, and Baitul Ehsan, In Pakistan, the first place is Lahore, the region, after which a world war could break
nations. May Allah the Almighty strengthen respectively. second is Rabwah, and the third is Karachi. out. They have started to bombard the
them in their faith and conviction, and bless For the Daftar Atfal, the top ten Jama’ats In terms of districts for the collection area around Beirut as well; they continue
the wealth and progeny of all those who are Aldershot South, Farnham, Aldershot from adults, first place is Islamabad, then to exceed and transgress. Although the
offer sacrifices for the Jamaat in any way, North, Ash, Islamabad, Roehampton Faisalabad, then Gujranwala, then Gujrat, American government is apparently calling
and those who are always prepared to do so. Vale, South Cheam, Manchester North, then Sargodha, then Umar Kott, then upon them to limit their warfare, these seem
At this time, alongside the Birmingham West and Bradford South. Multan, then Hyderabad, then Mirpur to be mere words with no weight. These are
announcement of the start of the new In the smaller jamaats, there is Spen Khas, and then Dera Ghazi Khan. weak and muted voices. It seems that their
year of Waqf-e-Jadid, I will also present Valley, Keighley, North Wales, North For the top large jamaats in the Daftar real plan is to drive out the Palestinians
an overview of the contributions made by Hampton, and Swansea. Atfal [in Pakistan], the first is Lahore, the from Gaza and take over the land. May
different countries, as is tradition. In the Imarat of Canada, first place second is Rabwah, then Karachi in third. Allah the Almighty bestow His mercy upon
By the grace of Allah the Almighty, the is Vaughan, followed by Calgary, Peace For the positions of districts in the the Palestinians and Muslims. May He
66th year of the Waqf-e-Jadid Scheme has Village, Vancouver, Brampton West and Daftar Atfal [in Pakistan], Islamabad enable the Muslims to come to reason and
come to its completion, and the 67th year Toronto, respectively. is first, followed by Faisalabad, Narwal, also to hearken to and accept the call of the
has begun. With Allah the Almighty’s grace, For the top large jamaats [of Canada], Sargodha, Umar Kott, Gujranwala, Mirpur Imam of the Age.
the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat contributed they are Milton East, Milton West, Khas, Gujrat, Hyderabad, and Sheikhupura,
(Official Urdu transcript published in the
£12,941,000 for this cause in the past year, Hamilton, Edmonton West, Durham respectively.
Daily Al Fazl International, 26 January
or approximately 13 million pounds. This West, Ottawa West, Regina, Innisfil, Despite the stark drop in the value of the
2024, pp. 2-8. Translated by The Review of
collection exceeds last year’s collection by Abbotsford, and Newfoundland. currency in Pakistan, they have made a huge
Religions.)
£718,000. For the Imarat Daftar Atfal [in Canada], the increase in their contributions and offered a

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