Al Hakam - 4 January 2019

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www.alhakam.org AL HAKAM | Friday 4 January 2019 | Issue XLII Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre (ARC), 22 Deer Park Road, London, SW19 3TL. UK info@alhakam.org | F: +44(0)208 544 7673

124th Jalsa Salana Qadian

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From the Markaz

Guidance for UK Khuddam

The National Amila of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya United Kingdom were blessed with a mulaqat with Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa.

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First Jalsa Salana in Mayotte Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Mayotte successfully held its first Jalsa Salana on 21 and 22 December 2018.

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he 124th Jalsa Salana Qadian was held on 28, 29 and 30 December 2018 with the concluding address delivered live on MTA International by Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa. The humble origins of Jalsa Salana Qadian stem from 1891 when 75 guests attended a convention organised by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi.

This year, a total of 18,864 guests attended from 48 countries far and wide. A total of 12 speeches were delivered across the three days with the concluding address

delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa. The spiritual atmosphere of the Jalsa Salana was kept alive with congregational prayers, including congregational Tahajud throughout the three days. The focus of the Jalsa was based around numerous speeches delivered by scholars of the Jamaat. The speeches included: • Answers to the Allegations of Those Who Deny the Existence of God, by Muhammad Karimuddin Shahid Sahib, Sadr Qaza Board, Qadian Continued on page 2

Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa

Durood for the Holy Prophet

From the Archives

January: A Month of 2 Prophecies I

t is a fact proven from history that at a time when darkness prevails the earth and the world becomes corrupt, Allah the Almighty sends a messenger. The same was the case of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas of Qadian who claimed to be the Promised Messiah and Imam

Mahdi of the time after receiving divine revelation from Allah the Almighty, in accordance with the prophecy of the Holy Prophetsa.

The Promised Messiahas was blessed with abundant signs and glad tidings from Allah Almighty to strengthen his claim. He was Continued on page 3

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words

The Reality of Sin and Repentance

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Hazrat Asimra bin Ubaidullah, Allah be pleased with him, said: “I heard Abdullah bin Amir bin Rabi‘ah narrating from his father that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, ‘There is no Muslim who sends peace and blessings upon me, but the angels will send peace and blessings upon him as long as he sends peace and blessings upon me. So let a person do a little of that or a lot.’”

(Sunan ibn Majah)

The reality of sin is not that Allah first created it and then thousands of years later conjured up the idea of forgiveness. For example, a fly has two wings, one containing poison and the other its antidote. Similarly, human beings have two wings, one of sin and the other of shame, repentance and remorse. This is a general rule. For example, if someone were to violently beat a slave, remorse would overwhelm such a one. It is as if Continued on page 7

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Friday 4 January 2019 | AL HAKAM Continued from page 1

• Life and Character of the Holy Prophetsa in the Perspective of Upholding the Dignity of Humanity, by Muhammad Inaam Ghori Sahib, Nazir-e-Ala Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya • The Life and Character of the Promised Messiahas in the Perspective of Improving Family Life, by Munir Ahmad Khadim Sahib, Additional Nazir Islah-o-Irshad South India • Significance of Five Daily Prayers, Supplications, Seeking Forgiveness and Remembrance of Allah, by Muzaffar Ahmad Nasir Sahib, Nazir Islah-o-Irshad Markaziya Qadian • Khilafat in the Footsteps of Prophethood – The True Divine System and its Blessings, by Sultan Ahmad Zafar Sahib, Nazim Irshad Waqf-e-Jadid, Qadian • Faith Inspiring Incidents of the Acceptance of Prayers of Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa,

by Muhammad Hameed Kausar Sahib, Nazir Dawat-e-Ilallah Markaziya, Qadian • Importance and Blessings of Paying Compulsory Contribution as per the Prescribed Schedule and the Institution of Wasiyat, by Tariq Ahmad Sahib, Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya India • Life and Character of the Blessed Companions Hazrat Jafar ibn Abi Talibra and Hazrat Mir Nasir Nawab Sahibra, by Hafiz Muzaffar Ahmad Sahib, Nazir Islaho-Irshad Muqami, Rabwah • Love for All, Hatred for None, by Giani Tanveer Khadim Sahib, Naib Nazir Dawate-Ilallah Markaziya, Qadian • Truthfulness of the Promised Messiahas in Light of the Need of the Time and Divine Signs of Support, by Mansoor Ahmad Masroor Sahib, Editor Weekly Badr Qadian • Sincere and Earnest Advice of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V for Averting the Third World War, by Sheeraz Ahmad Sahib, Additional Nazir-e-Ala South India • Importance of Dawat-e-Ilallah – Calling Towards the Way of Allah in the Present Conditions of the World, by Zaheer Ahmad Khadim Sahib, Additional Nazir Dawat-eIlallah South India Describing the great interest in listening to the Jalsa Salana speeches, Officer Jalsa Gah, Muzaffar Ahmad Nasir Sahib said: “All the guests are listening to the various speeches with great attention.

The speeches are translated live into nine languages – guests from all over India are greatly benefitting from the translations into their respective languages. At the same time, we also have translations in English, Russian and Arabic to cater for international guests.”

The Jalsa Salana guests had the opportunity to visit the blessed house of the Promised Messiahas known as DarulMasih. The three days also saw huge crowds flocking to Bahishti Maqbara, often after Fajr prayer, to pray at the blessed grave of the Promised Messiahas and his Companionsra.

Jalsa Salana guests also enjoyed the beauty of new renovations of historical sites within Qadian, one such renovation being the house of Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khanra in which an exhibition has been set up by the name of Islam – World Peace Exhibition.

The sheer scale of Jalsa Salana Qadian is Continued on page 7

This Week in History 4-10 January 4 January 1899: The Promised Messiahas, after the morning prayer on this day, ordered nine of his friends to go to Gurdaspur to attend a court case.

Some of them went by rail while Huzooras himself went by palki (palanquin) on the same day. Other friends and followers reached Gurdaspur from Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Amritsar, Lahore, Jammu and Shimla; there were in total about 100 men who offered the morning prayer with him the following day.

5 January 1899: The Promised Messiahas reached the court compound at about 10 o’clock and waited till noon. One of the lawyers could not come that day and at his telegraphic request, the hearing was postponed by the judge Mr JM Dowie to 11 January.

Therefore, lunch was served in the court premises and Zuhr and Asr prayers were offered at his residence. The journey back for Qadian began later on the same day.

5 January 1900: On this day, Mirza Imam Din, a cousin of the Promised Messiahas, began to erect a wall with bricks to block the lane which led to Masjid Mubarak from the south. The wall was completed around 7 January. Huzoor’sas visitors and guests were all very much inconvenienced. If they wanted to offer prayers in the mosque or see him, they had to take a long winding way with which they were not familiar. The direct and most frequented way was now completely blocked.

7 January 1938: A sound system was installed for the first time in Masjid Aqsa Qadian. Hazrat-e-Musleh Maudra used this new technology during his Friday Sermon, enabling his voice to echo in all parts of the mosque and its vicinity. On this historic event, he was overwhelmed with joy, and after expressing his gratitude to God Almighty, he predicted the future of

the loud speaker and how it would one day serve the cause of Islam – a statement that now seems to be a hint towards MTA International.

7 or 8 January 1944: Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra declared that he was indeed the Promised Son whose birth was foretold

by God Almighty to the Promised Messiahas. On this day, he was informed by God Almighty in a detailed vision that he was the true fulfilment of the prophecy and that he should inform the world about it.

8 January 1904: The elder brother of Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khanra reached Qadian. This esteemed guest (senior advisor to the state of Malirkotla) was provided with the opportunity to enjoy the nearness of the Promised Messiahas. He had the opportunity of having a detailed conversation on this day – a Friday – which sometimes would take the form of questions and answers.

10 January 1903: Maulvi Sanaullah of Amritsar reached Qadian. He was a religious scholar and a leading figure within the Ahl-i-Hadith movement. He was also a major antagonist of the Promised Messiahas.

He served as the general secretary of Markazi Jamiat Ahl-i-Hadith Hind from 1906 to 1947 and was the editor of Ahle Hadees. Contrary to allegations levelled against the Promised Messiahas, this Maulvi not only rejected the challenge of the Promised Messiahas to a mubahillah (prayer duel), but also suggested a principle that liars, deceivers, and disobedient people were granted long lives. Thereupon, God Almighty granted a long life to Maulvi Sanaullah Sahib (18681948) according to the principle which he had himself put forward and brought about the death of the Promised Messiahas, thus confirming that according to his own declaration, he was in fact a disorderly and disobedient person, a liar and a deceiver.

The microphone and loudspeaker was considered revolutionary and the Jamaat benefitted from it greatly when it first came about

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From the Archives

From the Markaz

Guidance for UK Khuddam Ataul Fattir Tahir Al Hakam Correspondent

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The Jamaat was founded by the Promised Messiahas in March 1889. But the ten conditions that everyone taking allegiance have to pledge to were publicised by the Promised Messiahas through a tract dated 12 January 1889; the same day when Hazrat Musleh Maudra was born

The original announcement by the Promised Messiahas of the birth of the Promised son and reformer. Dated 12 January 1889

Continued from page 1 vouchsafed with a sign of a boy from his own descent who would be gifted with remarkable qualities and unique attributes. The Holy Prophetsa referred to this by saying:

ّ �� ‫ﻳ��وج و ﻳﻮﻟﺪ‬

“He [the Promised Messiah] shall marry and have children.” Explaining this Hadith, the Promised Messiahas says: “The Holy Prophetsa made a prophecy on the basis of revelation from the Almighty Allah that the Promised Messiah would marry and he would have children. This indicates that Allah the Almighty would grant him a son who would be similar to his father in goodness, and would not differ from him. And he would be among the righteous servants of Allah.” (Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, Aina Kamalat-e-Islam, Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 5, p. 578) This meant that the marriage of the Promised Messiahas would be of an exceptional kind

and, through this, Allah would give him such offspring as would help him in carrying on his mission. Thus, a boy was born in the month of January who was named Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra. He was the son of the Promised Messiahas and was the Musleh-e-Maud.

In the announcement of 20 February 1886, the Promised Messiahas says: “God the Merciful, the Noble, the High, the Exalted, Who has power to do all that He wills (glory be to Him and exalted be His name), has vouchsafed to me the following revelation: “‘…Rejoice, therefore, that a handsome and pure boy will be bestowed on thee. Thou wilt receive a bright youth who will be of thy seed and will be of thy progeny. A handsome and pure boy will come as your guest. His name is Emmanuel and Bashir. He has been invested with a holy spirit and he will be free from all impurity.

He is the light of Allah. Blessed is he who comes from heaven. He shall be accompanied by grace

he National Amila of Majlis Khuddam-ulAhmadiyya United Kingdom were blessed with a mulaqat with Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa. Talking about how this mulaqat came about, Abdul Quddus Arif Sahib, Sadr Majlis Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya UK, told us: “We felt the need to see Huzooraa for valuable guidance during the early stages of the Khuddam year; to get a vison and direction for the Majlis.”

The mulaqat commenced with prayer after which mohtamims introduced themselves and their respective roles. Huzooraa enquired about the details of plans, targets and achievements of every department within Khuddam-ulAhmadiyya UK whilst providing valuable advice on direction and implementation. The underlying focus of Huzooraa for both Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya and Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya was concerning the importance of the five daily prayers.

Further, Huzooraa said that the tarbiyat and talim departments should always have an ambitious plan for the year. He advised the mohtamim tajnid (department for maintaining a record of members) that relying solely on an online database for tajnid was not 100% accurate, rather other measures, offline, should be taken to ensure accuracy.

Talking to mohtamim Tahrik-e-Jadid about the annual target for Khuddam’s participation in Tahrik-e-Jadid contributions, Huzooraa said: “Your target should be to have 100% [participation].”

Regarding tarbiyat, Huzooraa highlighted that the initial and fundamental focus of the tarbiyat department should be to make sure that all Khuddam were offering their five daily prayers, preferably in congregation. After asking about the numbers of Khuddam participation in congregational prayers, Huzooraa stressed the importance of Salat, saying: “The main issue is offering five daily prayers – that is the basic thing. If they [Khuddam] discharge their duties they owe to their Creator, then comes the next issue.”

Further giving weight to the importance of Salaat, Huzooraa said: “Those who are already offering the five daily prayers should take one step further and involve themselves in offering the prayers in congregation – at least three in congregation, every day.”

Huzooraa emphasised that mohtamims of departments should give plans and targets to nazims for the year, which should then be (fazl) which shall arrive with him. He will be characterised with grandeur, greatness and wealth. He will come into the world and will heal many of their disorder through his Messianic qualities and through the blessings of the Holy Spirit…’”

Born on 12 January 1889, Hazrat Muslehe-Maudra has a unique relation with the establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, as the foundation of the Jamaat was laid in the same year of his birth, on 23 March 1889. Forty faithful servants took the oath of allegiance at the hand of the Promised Messiahas in the house of Hazrat Sufi Ahmad Janra in Ludhiana.

Hence, the birth of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra and the genesis of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat both took place in the same year, around the same time. It was due to this divine connection that on 26 May 1908, when the Promised Messiahas passed away in Lahore, the promised son stood by the bed of the Promised Messiahas and vowed: “Even if all people leave you and I am left

followed up. Huzooraa advised: “Mohtamims should send their annual plans to their respective nazim. Then, they should make a proper follow up to see if the plan is being followed properly or not. An accomplishment report should also be received; plans should not be submitted without a follow-up.”

Mohtamim tabligh sought Huzoor’s guidance on a planned Khuddam Waqf-e-Arzi trip to Georgia, asking what activities should be held, as the Jamaat in Georgia is very new. Huzooraa replied: “Your aim is to deliver our message, that we are true Ahmadi Muslims; tell them the message of Islam. Introduce yourself to the country as we are doing in Spain. They do not know what Ahmadiyya Islam is, so you first need to tell them what Ahmadiyya Islam is.”

A regional qaid asked how office bearers could become role models for the Khuddam.

Huzooraa replied by saying: “Five daily prayers in congregation, your good morals, your way of talking with each other, your code of dress, your modesty, your personal character; this is how you can attract Khuddam.

If you are not offering the five daily prayers, how can you ask them to come to the mosque? If the way you are treating others is not good, then how can you ask them to adopt good morals?”

Huzooraa further said: “So, it all depends on your own example; set your own good examples. If qaideen are particular in this regard and change themselves and make themselves role models, then you will see a big and significant change amongst Khuddam as well.”

The mulaqat concluded with Khuddam having the opportunity of group pictures with Huzooraa.

Reflecting on the impact of the mulaqat, Abdul Quddus Arif Sahib said: “The mulaqat has left a long-lasting impact on the amila. We instantly had a direction to work towards. I sensed an increase in the motivation within the amila as well. We were able to hear Huzoor’s vision and great clarity has now come to our plans. The words of Huzooraa were very thought-provoking; we went back, sat down, and re-evaluated our plans; Huzoor’s guidance has now become our annual plan.”

Commenting on the great blessing Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya UK have, Abdul Quddus Sahib said: “Huzoor graciously gave us forty minutes of his valuable time. However, this is not the only guidance we receive from Huzoor, rather, on a daily basis we receive fresh guidance from Huzooraa – a huge blessing for the Majlis.” alone, I shall stand by you and shall face all opposition and onslaughts against your mission.”

One of the signs mentioned in the grand prophecy of Musleh-e-Maud was that “he will grow rapidly”. We see that this sign, alongside many others, was to be manifested in the person of Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra, but also in the form of the Jamaat that took birth with him, almost as a twin. His capabilities developed at an extraordinary pace and the Jamaat grew and spread to the corners of the earth.

It is not the tradition of the Jamaat to celebrate birthdays, but this article is to remind our readers of two grand prophecies of the Holy Prophetsa of Islam: the birth of the magnificent son, and a Jamaat that was to be founded by the Promised Messiahas.

Al Hakam will Insha-Allah be publishing a special issue for Musleh-e-Maud Day.

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Celebrating the New Year with Durood Shareef You must not recite Durood Shareef as a mere ritual or habit. It should come from the fountain of love within your heart. For example, do not recite Durood as people do generally, like parrots.

They are not sincere towards the Holy Prophetsa … Before reciting Durood Shareef one must truly believe that there neither was, nor will there ever be – since the beginning of time until the end of time – anybody who is more saturated in the love of the Holy Prophetsa than himself.

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uring the concluding session of Jalsa Salana Qadian 2018, Hazrat Amirul Momineen, may Allah strengthen his hand, stressed the importance of invoking salutations upon the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, to end 2018 and begin the new year. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa said: “Spend these last few days reciting Durood and begin the new year with salutations and peace so that we can attain blessings attached to the personage of the Holy Prophetsa as soon as possible.”

Quoting the Promised Messiahas, Huzooraa gave the reason as to why we should recite Durood: “Look at the truthfulness and purity of our master Hazrat Muhammadsa; he fought every kind of evil, endured continuous anguish and pain, but did not care. It was due to this truthfulness and purity that Allah graced the Holy Prophetsa and said:

َّ َ ُّ َّ ُ َ َ ُ ّٰ َ ‫ِا ّن ا�� َ� َو َم �ﻠ ِ�ﻜ َت ٗﻪ يُ َﺼﻠﻮۡ َن َﻋﻠﻰ الن ِﺒ ِ ّﻰ � �يا ّي َﻬا ال ِﺬيۡ َن ٰا َمنﻮۡا‬ َ ُّ َ ّ ‫َﺻﻠﻮۡا َﻋﻠ ۡﻴ ِﻪ َو َﺳ ِﻠ ُمﻮۡا ﺗ ۡﺴ ِﻠ ۡﻴ ًما‬

“Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! you also should invoke blessings on him and salute him with the salutation of peace.” (Surah al-Ahzab: V.57) The Promised Messiahas has further explained this by saying: “Allah the Almighty was so pleased with the deeds carried out by the Holy Prophetsa that Allah commanded people to invoke salutations upon the Holy Prophetsa until the end of time as a token of gratitude to the Holy Prophetsa” (Al Hakam, Vol. 7, no. 15, p. 2) The manner in which Durood should be recited has been explained by the Promised Messiahas in the following words: “You must not recite Durood Shareef as a mere ritual or habit. It should come from the fountain of love within your heart. For example, do not recite Durood as people do generally, like a parrots. They are not sincere towards the Holy Prophetsa … Before reciting Durood Shareef one must truly believe that there neither was, nor will there ever be –

since the beginning of time until the end of time – anybody who is more saturated in the love of the Holy Prophetsa than himself.

(Maktubat-e-Ahmad, 15 April 1883) Regarding what one should think whilst reciting Durood, the Promised Messiahas said: “…that Allah the most Generous sends His complete blessings upon the Holy Prophetsa, makes him the fountain of blessings for the universe and that He shows the noble character and majesty of the Holy Prophetsa in both this world and the next. This prayer should occur with true fervency, like when one prays to God whilst experiencing a great calamity. Rather, one should recite Durood with greater passion and fervency than this.”

(Ibid.)

Further the Promised Messiahas states: “One should not recite Durood whilst thinking of personal benefit; that they will gain blessings or that they will reach a certain rank. The only intention should be that the blessings of Allah descend upon the Holy Prophetsa and that his majesty shines

in this world and the next.” (Ibid.)

Advising his community, the Promised Messiahas said: “You should recite Durood with great attention, like one who truly desires blessings for his loved one. In this same passion and sincerity, you should desire blessings for the Holy Prophetsa.”

(Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 1 p. 25)

Jalsa Salana West Coast USA Anwer Mahmood Khan USA Correspondent

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n Friday, 21 December 2018, prominent civic, political and religious leaders across Southern California lauded the efforts of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in USA during its 33rd West Coast Jalsa Salana at Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino, California.

More than 2,000 delegates, including 220 guests, took part in a special session to discuss ways to establish peace. The special event kicked off the weekend convention that saw members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat from several western states, as well as Canada and Europe, convene in Chino. The gathering featured various speeches on social and religious topics for men, women and children.

The theme of the evening gathering was Justice – the Foundation of Lasting Peace.

National vice president and missionary incharge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in USA, Azhar Haneef Sahib, highlighted the life example of the founder of Islam, the Prophet Muhammadsa, and his standards of kindness and justice to all: “It’s not just about being kind to one another, its being kind even to the one who hates you.”

California Assemblywoman Eloise Gomez Reyes acknowledged the work of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat towards promoting peace, commenting, “I value your voice at the table. We must promote peace and interreligious harmony. We must focus on building bridges and finding common grounds.”

Mayors from the cities of Chino and

Pomona, alongside local police chiefs, voiced their deep appreciation for the Jamaat’s efforts to unite faith communities across southern California. They were joined by prominent faith leaders from the San Bernardino Diocese, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Jewish and Buddhist communities, as well as local academics from University of La Verne and Chaffey College.

Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa commented, “I will admit to you, as I did when I was first invited to the mosque, I was fearful... there is so much misunderstanding out there. Now when I come here, I am completely at peace in visiting the mosque, and in visiting you.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is truly a community of peace.”

California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon sent a special message to the convention acknowledging the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat’s True Islam campaign which was launched in the aftermath of the 2015 San Bernardino attacks to educate the public about Islam: “The actions enacted by your community across California inspire both hope for the future and goodwill for those around us. The campaign to educate people about the basic tenets of Islam is an important example of outreach and expression.”

As is customary in all Jalsas around the world, food was served to the guests throughout the course of the event with a special marquee being put up for seniors. A tent was installed in the basketball court where dinner was served to guests.

The weather overall was excellent and the event was hailed a success. Alhamdolillah.

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Friday 4 January 2019 | AL HAKAM 100 Years Ago...

Al Hakam in the New Year of 1919 Al Hakam 7 January 1919 Hazrat Sheikh Yaqub Ali Irfanira Editor Al Hakam (Urdu)

Acknowledgment to the Associates of Al Hakam By the blessings and benevolence of Allah the Almighty, the 21st volume of Al Hakam begins with the current issue. It would have been the 23rd volume of Al Hakam if there were less hurdles and hardships in its publishing.

All praise be to Allah that in the previous year, Al Hakam continued to publish on standard paper with regularity. Its publishing stopped during the outbreak of influenza, but it was not specific to Al Hakam; many papers were affected by this outbreak.

Al Hakam’s success resulted from the monetary funds and consideration of its associates. I am really thankful to those sincere individuals who paid heed to keep this souvenir of the profound era of the Promised Messiahas alive. I solemnly believe that they will excel in their support and regard this year as well, so that I will be able to publish Al Hakam as an up-to-date weekly issue.

Lastly, everything is dependent on the blessings of Allah the Almighty, so we pray to Him that He grants me and the associates of Al Hakam strength, so that unitedly, through our courage and power, we are able to keep

this souvenir of the era of the Promised Messiahas alive.

New Plan for a New Year By the mercy and blessings of God Almighty, we have seen the completion of another year.

On the other hand, we have lost a year of our lives…

The coming year gives us a sign that we are a year closer to death. However, it is a welcoming sign and a meaningful thing if the signal of approaching death awakens us because an awareness of death can serve as a lesson for man to prepare for eternal happiness.

There is no need to revise the whole story of the happenings of the previous year. The concluding days of the previous year were a means of spiritual stimulation and awakening for the Jamaat carried out by the angels.

Due to the outbreak of influenza, many intellectual and optimistic youngsters parted us, while many courageous and farsighted elders left us. We are broken-hearted and grief-stricken at their demises, but we are content with the will of Allah the Almighty.

As this is God’s Jamaat, He Himself is its guardian and helper. It is not dependent on any person. The health of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II, may Allah strengthen his hand, declined in the previous year and, at times, it so happened that there was a question of life and death!

Owing to the circumstances, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih had to write a will regarding the management and establishment of the Jamaat. By the blessings and benevolence of Allah the Almighty, the health of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih is improving since the concluding days of the previous year and the new year has dawned upon us with high hopes. By the grace of God, the bloodstained climate of the world is being purified.

The clouds of bloodshed, killings and the desire for power are disappearing from the horizon of politics. The first dawn of this new year has emerged as a fortunate and peaceful beginning. All praise belongs to Allah who made it happen.

Qadian presents a picture of the sacred land (Mecca) in the last week of December, but this year, Jalsa Salana was postponed due to the Easter holidays. Yet still, many people visited Qadian and Hazrat Khalifatul Masih delivered an important address on the morning of 28 December and gave a Dars-ulQuran (in-depth explanation of verses of the Holy Quran) on 29 December.

Immediately after the beginning of the new year, a scheme of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih was put into practice regarding the management of Jamaat.

Khalifatul Masih II served as a stepping stone to the management of Jamaat. Thus, an outline of the scheme is given below: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II stated that the Jamaat was progressing by the grace and mercy of Allah the Almighty and its works were expanding as well. So, to fulfill the requirements of the Jamaat, a number of individuals were appointed for different works of the Jamaat and their duty was to perform their assigned tasks with responsibility. The head of the new body of administration was given the title Nazire-Ala (Chief Administrator). A Nazir Talif-o-Ishaat (Director of Compilation and Publication) was appointed to look after the works of propagation and Jamaat’s publications. A Nazir Talimo-Tarbiyat (Director of Education and Edification) was appointed to look after both the religious and worldly education and edification of Jamaat’s individuals. A Nazir Umur-e-Ama (Director of General Affairs) was appointed to look for different ways whereby the Jamaat can progress and to provide assistance to the government whenever necessary. Moreover, he was to motivate the youngsters of Jamaat to opt for those professions which were helpful for both the religious and worldly progress of Jamaat. A Nazir Bait-ul-Mal (Director of Finance) was appointed to manage the collection of Zakat, alms and to look after the accounts, as well as to ponder on fulfilling the financial needs of the Jamaat.

(Translated by Al Hakam)

This scheme presented by Hazrat

First Jalsa Salana in Mayotte

MKA Pakistan New Year’s Awakening Programme Haseeb Ahmad Mohtamim Tajnid, MKA Pakistan

U Usama Umar Joya Missionary In-charge Mayotte

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amaat-e-Ahmadiyya Mayotte successfully held its first Jalsa Salana on 21 and 22 December 2018.

The Jalsa was organised in the municipal hall of Koungou Town where 230 Jamaat members assembled for this historic occasion. A delegation of eight members of Mauritius Jamaat led by the Amir of Mauritius also attended the Jalsa, the theme of which was Muhammadsa, the Prince of Peace. Several external guests also graced the event with their presence.

The Jalsa started with the Friday prayers led by the missionary in-charge of Mauritius, Mujeeb Ahmad Sahib followed by the flag-hoisting ceremony and the opening address by Amir Sahib Mauritius.

The second day was marked by several speeches. The local Sadr of Mayotte Jamaat, Imam Zaidou Saindou Sahib read out a message of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa

to the participants of Jalsa Salana Mayotte in the local language. Shameem Jamal Ahmad Sahib, Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Mauritius delivered a speech on Islam and World Peace. I had the opportunity to speak on the subject of Muhammad, the Prince of Peace. My speech was followed by the closing speech and prayer by Amir Sahib Mauritius.

All the participants of this historic Jalsa Salana had a group photo after the end of the proceedings.

Alhamdolillah, the Jalsa was a success on all fronts despite initial apprehensions of a backlash from the local non-Ahmadi population. By the grace of Allah and with the prayers of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, and with the zeal and fervour of the local Ahmadis, this convention proved to be a landmark in the history of Islam Ahmadiyyat in Mayotte Island.

Alhamdolillah.

nder divine guidance, Hazrat Musleh-eMaudra founded Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, an auxiliary organisation of youth, on 4 February 1938.

First established in Qadian, the tenets of this organisation rest on the principles of service and sacrifice and to inculcate commitment to one’s faith, country and to the world.

With the spread of the community, the branches of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya expanded internationally. The seed sown in 1938 spread to the corners of the world, and the organisation entered a new era of progress.

Majlis Khuddam-ulAhmadiyya is internally run by several departments under the president of the Majlis.

With the arrival of the new year and at the end of 2018, the tajnid department (department for maintaining a record

of members) of Majlis Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya Pakistan, to activate its saiqeen all over Pakistan, launched a new year awakening programme. This programme aimed to strengthen the system of saiqs and provide a chance to the saiqs to meet their respective Khuddam and urge them to involve themselves in activities that will be a source of attraction of God’s love and His special bounties under the guidelines given by Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa on the New Year’s Eve. Keeping in view the spiritual reformation of its members, the tajnid department of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Pakistan launched a nationwide campaign at the arrival of the new year to inculcate Khuddam in offering the five daily prayers, Tahajud, nawafil (voluntary prayers), recitation of the Holy Quran, recitation of Durood Sharif, giving out charity for the poor and writing letters to Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa requesting his prayers. This campaign was Continued on page 6

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Ahmadi Muslim Declared Exemplary Principal in Kosovo Jinahuddin Saif Kosovo Correspondent

exhep Hasani, who currently works as principal of a municipality school in Kosovo has been declared by the Ministry of Education in Kosovo as exemplary principal for the year 2017-18 in his municipality.

The inscription for the reward read, “This award is for the best municipal director of the municipality of Shtime, for respecting engagement and work for education [in general] and education of the new generations, providing to all others an example”.

The e-learning facility, part of his services, is described by the authorities as follows: “The education process is often difficult even if the circumstances are favourable. But the process can be even more challenging when learning takes place in circumstances that are otherwise and unprecedented. In most of the didactic

literature, the idea is that the student is at the centre of attention and not the teacher, and that is not entirely wrong for the fact that real learning takes place when someone teaches something to someone or presents his knowledge to someone. E-learning offers this opportunity. The role of the teacher here remains just as a leader of a process, while the student presents himself.”

Rexhep Hasani entered the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in 2002.

He is also a veteran of the Kosovo War and suffered injuries in 1999 from a grenade explosion. Later he came to Pristine to study and became a teacher of Albanian literature and language. There he learned about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, through the late Mr Musa Rustemi and the missionary of Kosovo, Javed Iqbal Sahib.

After accepting Ahmadiyyat, he became an example for community members.

On 27 December 2018, he was declared by the Ministry of Education for Kosovo and Director of Education for Kosovo, Mr Fehmi Hysenaj, as an exemplary principal for the year 2017-18.

It is interesting to note that the first project of Humanity First in Kosovo was completed in his school, in which Humanity First Germany installed 18 computers and made this e-learning programme possible.

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schedule was followed by Ahmadis all over Pakistan that not only included Khuddam, but Atfal and Ansar as well. At some places, breakfast was also served after the Fajr prayer.

The saiqs were allocated the responsibility to deliver hard copies of these programmes and ensure that every Khadim participated in this programme effectively.

This provided two benefits. Firstly, the saiqs were able to meet the Khuddam that were allocated to them and secondly, they guided their Khuddam to effectively participate in this programme.

The images and videos of the guidelines given by Khulafa-e-Ahmadiyyat with regard to New Year’s Day were also shared with Jamaat members all over the world who also responded to it with zeal and passion.

Although 2018 has ended, this Spiritual Awakening Programme that was celebrated under the direct instructions of Khulafa given at various instances to the Jamaat marked the continuation of the spiritual journey of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Pakistan that will continue forever InshaAllah.

Khuddam of Pakistan have hence celebrated this event with the spirit that every coming day, they will follow the schedule instructed by Khulafa and our beloved Imam, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa as they had done on the New Year’s Day of 2019.

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entirely based on the directions of Khulafa that were given to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat at various occasions.

A hardcopy of this programme was provided to every Khadim residing in Pakistan, while separate images and videos based on the guidelines given by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa were also prepared to be shared on social media for the benefit of Khuddam. By the grace of Allah and with the prayers of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih, on New Year’s Day, Khuddam all over Pakistan offered congregational Tahajud and nawafil along with the recitation of Durood Sharif as was directed by Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa in his concluding address of Jalsa Salana Qadian.

To welcome the new year, a proper schedule was carved and was sent to Khuddam all over Pakistan. An image entitled My New Year Night Schedule was shared with all Khuddam on social media that was also used as a profile status by hundreds of Khuddam residing in Pakistan.

It included offering nawafil towards the end of New Year’s Eve at midnight, offering Tahajud at 5am and offering Fajr prayer at 6am that was to be followed by tilawat at 6:20. Hence saiqs instructed all Khuddam to set their alarms at the allocated times.

A backup plan was also carved to awaken Khuddam for nawafil, congregational Tahajud and Fajr prayers respectively. This

Health

Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

Dr Noureen Ahmad General Practitioner, Belgium

The oesophagus is the muscular tube in the body, which connects from the throat to the stomach. At the end of this tube, there is a closing muscle known as the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), which opens while food passes through the oesophagus from the mouth to the stomach. The sphincter then squeezes shut in order to prevent the food and acid (which is produced by stomach for digestion) from flowing back up. A small amount of acid and stomach content can still enter the oesophagus, but this small amount usually does not cause any problems.

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a long-term condition where continuous acid reflux from the stomach to the oesophagus results in complications and symptoms due to irritation and lesions. This usually occurs due to failure of the LES. The risk factors of GORD are partly dependent on food intake, for example, alcohol, chocolate, coffee, fatty foods, spicy foods, fizzy drinks and big heavy meals. Medications can also be a major contributor especially NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and some antidepressants.

Other risk factors include smoking and special circumstances such as pregnancy, obesity, past surgery of the stomach and hiatus hernia.

Hiatus hernia is the most common cause of GORD. This is when part of the stomach herniates protrudes abnormally in the chest and the closing muscle of the oesophagus only partially closes causing more acid reflux towards the oesophagus.

Other causes of acid reflux can be peptic ulcers and lesions in the stomach and intestines. The most common causes of these ulcers are due to a special bacterium in the stomach, called Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) and long-term use of NSAIDS. H pylori are bacteria that can reside in the stomach silently with no symptoms, but when symptoms do occur, they are mostly of gastritis and peptic ulcers. The presence of these bacteria can be diagnosed through a blood test, breath test and stool test.

Clinical symptoms of GORD in very young children can be vomiting, refusing to eat or not gaining weight, pain after eating and experiencing breathing difficulties. Older children and adolescents can showcase symptoms such as stomach pain, chest pain, heartburn, nausea, burning sensation in the mouth, frequent belching, coughing and discomfort when swallowing. Due to inadequate digestion, symptoms such as fullness, bloating and intestinal gas production can also occur.

The diagnosis of GORD is based

on the clinical symptoms and further investigations are usually not needed.

In cases of symptoms such as anaemia, swallowing problems, bleeding from stools and weight loss, urgent referrals and investigations are required.

The treatment for GORD lies in controlling the acid reflux symptoms.

The first step is lifestyle advice and changes. These include a healthy diet, normal weight (BMI of 18.5-24.9) and to avoid foods such as alcohol, coffee, chocolate and fatty and spicy foods.

It is also advised to stop smoking and refrain from excessive use of NSAIDs. Food should be eaten in small portions frequently throughout the day and heavy meals should be avoided just before bed. Sleeping with the head side raised can also prevent acid flow towards the oesophagus due to gravity.

If there is no improvement of complaints after lifestyle changes are made, then it is advised to start with medication. There are three types of medications used in the treatment of GORD, which are antacids, H2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) and proton-pump inhibitors (PPI).

The names of the medication can vary slightly from country to country.

Antacids are used for mild symptoms management of GORD. They work by counteracting the acid in the stomach and neutralising it. They are readily available in many stores without need of a prescription. The duration of the effect is quite short, so they are not recommended for long-term treatment.

H2RA (cimetidine, ranitidine) may also reduce the acid production in the stomach. However, this medication is less effective, and is also not recommended for long-term use.

PPIs (omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole) provide more effective relief and are used as an initial management in severe cases. They work by blocking the acid production in the stomach. The starting dose of this drug depends on the severity of the symptoms. PPIs can also be used in combination of antibiotics for H pylori and also as prevention and treatments of NSAID-associated ulcers.

Although PPIs can have beneficial use in some conditions as long-term treatment, care should be taken due to the risk of rebound acid hypersecretion after stopping prolonged treatment with them. If there is no improvement after a trial period of PPIs, further tests may be required such as an endoscopy.

(Always discuss with your doctor what supplements you want to take or are taking so that your health and wellbeing can be properly looked after.)

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expanding year upon year. Giving an insight into the arrangements, Officer Jalsa Salana, Sohaib Ahmad Sahib said: “By the grace of Allah, once again, we have been given the opportunity to serve the guests of the Promised Messiahas. The organisational structure of Jalsa Salana is such that we currently have more than 40 nizamats [departments]. Along with this, we have three Langar Khanas [kitchens] which are constantly cooking food – one kitchen is solely for those with dietary restrictions.

Rotis [Indian flatbread] are cooked on tandoors when the number of guests is manageable. Thereafter, as the guests begin to increase, our roti plant is turned on and cooks rotis according to our needs.”

Discussing the accommodation

arrangements for guests, Sohaib Sahib explained: “Several guest houses, Darul-Ziafat, Sirai Waseem and many other buildings provide accommodation for the guests. Apart from these, several marquees were erected for further accommodation. Permanent toilets have also been built for the comfort of the guests.”

The department of Khidmat-e-Khalq was overseen by volunteers from Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya India. Officer Khidmat-eKhalq, Tariq Ahmad Sahib explained the role of the department, saying: “There are various sub-departments within Khidmat-e-Khalq, for example, traffic control, parking and registration.

Also, the department provides security for historical sites, mosques and the main Jalsa

Gah.”

Speaking about the Khuddam volunteers, Tariq Ahmad Sahib said: “The Khuddam volunteers who have come here for their duties are serving day and night. They are eager to serve the guests of the Promised Messiahas to the best of their abilities.”

The local authorities have always been instrumental in assisting with logistical and security services at Jalsa Salana Qadian.

Shiraz Ahmad Sahib, Nazir Umur-e-Kharija Qadian, said: “The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat thanks the government of India, from the depths of our heart, for granting visas to international Ahmadi guests of the Jalsa Salana. In the same way, the government of Punjab arranged a police service, fire service and took care of electrical and water needs during Jalsa Salana for which we are deeply thankful.”

The highlight of Jalsa Salana Qadian was the concluding address on Sunday, 30 December by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa who addressed the Jalsa from London. 5,365 Ahmadis sat to listen to Huzoor’s address in Baitul Futuh, which was broadcast live in Qadian.

Huzooraa highlighted the great importance of the advent of the Promised Messiahas and his unmatchable love for the Holy Prophetsa.

Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa said:

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both wings move in unison. Poison is not without its antidote. Now the question is, why was this poison created in the first place? The answer is that although this is a poison, if harnessed, it possesses remedial properties. If sin did not exist, the venom of vanity would surge forth within man and lead to his ruin, but repentance prevents this from happening. Sin protects man from the calamity of arrogance and conceit. When the Prophet Muhammadsa would seek forgiveness seventy times in one day – despite being sinless – how great an effort should we exert? Only one who is content with sin does not repent; an individual who considers sin to be evil will ultimately refrain from it.

It is narrated in a Hadith that when a person weeps before Allah time and again to seek forgiveness, ultimately, God says, “We have forgiven you, now do as you please.” This actually means that the heart of such a one has been transformed and thereafter he shall feel an innate aversion towards sin. No one who observes a sheep eating filth is driven by greed to consume it as well. Similarly, a person who is forgiven by Allah will never commit sin. Muslims instinctively abhor the flesh of swine though they may be indulged in thousands of other unlawful and forbidden things. The wisdom in placing this form of disgust in Muslims is to illustrate that mankind should develop a similar revulsion towards sin.

(Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, Malfuzat, Vol. 1, pp. 3-4)

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“When we read the countless passages written by the Promised Messiahas in love for the Holy Prophetsa in Arabic, Persian and Urdu, it becomes evidently clear, that no one can ever reach the level of love the Promised Messiahas had for the Holy Prophetsa.”

Huzooraa presented various visions, dreams and revelations of the Promised Messiahas which showed Allah’s testimony to the deep love the Promised Messiahas had for the Holy Prophetsa.

Huzooraa stressed the importance on invoking durood [salutations] on the Holy Prophetsa as we approached the end of the year. Regarding this Huzooraa said: “The year is coming to an end. In some countries, only 24 hours remain of this year, and in other countries two days and two nights remain. Therefore, spend these last few days invoking durood [salutations on the Holy Prophetsa] and begin the new year with salutations and peace on the Prophetsa so that we can attain the blessings attached to the person of the Holy Prophetsa as soon as possible.”

As 2019 begins, Al Hakam urges its readers to answer the call of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa and occupy themselves in reciting durood upon the Holy Prophetsa.

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Friday Sermon 7 December 2018 Delivered from Baitul Futuh Mosque

Men of Excellence After reciting the Tashahud, Ta‘awuz, and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa stated:

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he first of the Companionsra [of the Holy Prophetsa] whom I shall mention today is Hazrat Ubaidra bin Zaid Ansari. He belonged to the Banu Ajlaan tribe. He participated in the battles of Badr and Uhud. (Al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 448, Ubaid bin Zaidra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) Hazrat Muazra bin Rifa‘ah related from his father, “As we headed towards Badr, I accompanied the Holy Prophetsa, while riding on a very frail and weak camel along with my brother, Hazrat Khallad bin Raafi. Hazrat Ubaid bin Zaid was also with us. When we reached a place called Bareed, which is an area before Rauhah, our camel stopped and sat down.” This incident has previously been mentioned while giving the account of another Companion.

He further states, “When our camel sat down, we prayed, ‘O Allah! We make this vow to You that if You return us to Medina, we will sacrifice this camel.’ At the time, the Holy Prophetsa was passing by and enquired what the matter was with both of us. We narrated the entire incident to him. The Holy Prophetsa remained with us. He performed the ablution and mixed his saliva with the leftover water.

Then, upon his instruction, we opened the camel’s mouth and poured some of that water into the camel’s mouth and then some upon its neck, its shoulders, its hump, its back and its tail. Then the Holy Prophetsa supplicated, ‘O Allah!

Make it possible for Raafi and Khallad to ride on it and to reach their destination.’

The Holy Prophetsa then left and we also stood up to depart. We caught up with the Holy Prophetsa at outskirts of Mansaf.

Our camel was at the forefront of the caravan. When the Holy Prophetsa saw us, he smiled. We continued travelling until we reached Badr. While returning from Badr, when we reached Musalla, the camel sat down again. Upon this, my brother slaughtered it and distributed its meat as Sadaqah [charity].” Hazrat Ubaid bin Zaid was also present with them during this incident. (Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati AlSahaba, Vol. 2, p. 181, Muaz bin Rifa‘ahra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2002) (Imtaa’ul Asmaa’, Vol. 1, p. 93, Bab Khabrul Eer Alladhi Burika, Dar-ul-Kutub AlIlmiyyah, Beirut, 1999) (Kitabul Maghazi

Li Al-Waaqidi, Vol. 1, p. 39, Badrul Qitaal, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2013) Another Badri companion was Hazrat Zahirra bin Haraam al Ashja‘i. He belonged to the Ashja‘ tribe. He accompanied the Holy Prophetsa in the Battle of Badr.

Hazrat Anasra bin Malik narrates, “Among those who lived in the villages was a man by the name of Zahirra. He used to bring presents from his village for the Holy Prophetsa. Before returning to his village, the Holy Prophetsa would also grant him provisions. The Holy Prophetsa used to say ُ ‫إ َّن َزاه ًرا بَاديَ ُت َنا َو َحاض ُر‬ ‫وه‬ ِ ِ ِ ِ ra ‘Zahir is our friend from the rural area and we are his friends from the city.’”

The Holy Prophetsa had great love for him. Hazrat Zahir was a man of average appearance. Once, while Hazrat Zahir was selling some of his merchandise in the market, the Holy Prophetsa approached from behind and embraced him. It is also mentioned in another narration that the Holy Prophetsa came from behind and covered his eyes with his hands so that Hazrat Zahir could not see the Holy Prophetsa. Upon this, he enquired who it was and asked to be released. However, when he turned, he realised it was the Holy Prophetsa. Recognising the Holy Prophetsa means that when he turned slightly, he may have caught a glimpse of the Holy Prophetsa and realised it was him.

Upon realising that it was in fact the Holy Prophetsa, he pressed his back against the blessed chest of the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa, in a light-hearted manner,

said, “Who will purchase this slave?”

Hazrat Zahir said, “O Prophet of Allahsa!

You will make an unprofitable sale. Who is going to buy me?” Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa said, “In the sight of God, you are not an unprofitable sale. In the sight of God, you are of great value.” (Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p.

98) (Al-Isti‘aab Fi Ma’rifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 509, Zahir bin Al-Haramra, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut, 1992) (Al-Shama’il Al-Muhammadiyyah Li Al-Tirmidhi, p.143, Bab Maa Jaa’a Fi Sifati Mazaahi Rasul Allahsa, Ahyaa Al-Turath Al-Arabi, Beirut) Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has also mentioned this incident on one occasion in relation to the compassion of the Holy

Prophetsa. Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra states: “The Holy Prophetsa was once going to the market, when he saw a poor companion, who had an unsightly appearance, carrying his merchandise in the severe heat. His entire body was covered in sweat and dust. The Holy Prophetsa quietly went behind him and just as children playfully and secretly place their hands on the eyes of another person and ask for that person to guess who placed their hands on their eyes, the Holy Prophetsa did the same.

Having felt his soft hands, he realised it was the Holy Prophetsa and out of extreme love, he began to press his body, that was full of sweat, against the clothes of the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa continued to smile and then said, “I have a slave. Is there anyone who would like to purchase him?” Upon this, the companion said, “O Prophet of Allahsa! Who in the

world would buy me?” The Holy Prophetsa replied, “You should not say this. You are extremely valuable in the sight of God.” (Sair-e-Ruhani, p. 489, Qadian, 2005) Thus, these people were blessed to have been shown such astonishing expressions of love.

The Holy Prophetsa stated on one occasion: َُ َ​َ ٌَ َ َ َ ْ َ ُ َّ ‫آل ُم َح ّم ٍد زا ِهرُ ْاب ُن ال َح َرام‬ ِ ‫إِن ل ِك ِ ّل حا ِض َر ٍة با ِدية وبا ِدية‬ That is, every person living in the city has a relationship with someone from the village, and the person from the village, with whom the family of the Holy Prophetsa had a relationship with, was Zahir bin Haram. He later migrated to Kufa. (Al-Isti‘aab Fi Ma’rifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 509, Zahir bin Al-Haramra, Darul-Jeel, Beirut, 1992) The next companion whom I shall mention is Hazrat Zaidra bin Khattab.

He was the elder brother of Hazrat Umarra and had accepted Islam before Hazrat Umarra. He was also among the first people to migrate. He participated alongside the Holy Prophetsa in the Battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq [trench], and was also present at Hudaibiyah and the Bai‘at-e-Rizwan. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond of brotherhood between him and Hazrat Ma‘n bin Adi. Both of these companions were martyred during the battle of Yamama. (Al-Tabaqaat-ulKubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 288, Zaid bin Khattabra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) (Al-Isti‘aab Fi Ma’rifati AlSahaba, Vol. 2, p. 550, Dhikr Zaid bin Khattab, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut, 1992) On the day of Uhud, Hazrat Umarra swore by Allah and said to Hazrat Zaidra (Hazrat Zaidra was the elder brother of Hazrat Umarra) that he should put on his armour. Hazrat Zaidra put on the armour for a few moments and took it off at the time of war. When Hazrat Umarra enquired of him the reason for taking off the armour, Hazrat Zaidra replied, “I also desire that martyrdom which you also wish for.” Hence, both of them removed their armour. (Al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra Liibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 289, Zaid bin Khattabra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) Hazrat Zaidra bin Khattab narrates that on the occasion of Hajjat-ul-Wida‘ [farwell pilgrimage of the Holy Prophetsa],

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Friday 4 January 2019 | AL HAKAM the Holy Prophetsa said, “You should take care of your slaves, feed them of what you eat yourself and dress them with the clothes you dress yourself with.

Furthermore, if they commit an error, which you are unable to forgive, then, O servants of God, you should sell them and not punish them.”

When the Muslims were weakened during the battle of Yamama, Hazrat Zaidra recited this prayer out aloud saying: “O Allah! I beg pardon for my companions who have fled and I absolve myself from any responsibility for what Musaylimah Kazzab and Muhakam bin Tufail have committed.” He then firmly took hold of the flag, entered the rows of the enemy and marching forward, demonstrated his excellent swordsmanship, until he was martyred. (Al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 288, Zaid bin Khattabra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) When Hazrat Zaidra was martyred, Hazrat Umarra said, “May Allah have mercy on Zaid. My brother surpassed me in two virtues; i.e. he accepted Islam before me and was also martyred before me.” (Al-Isaba fi Tamyiz Al- Sahaba, Vol. 4, p. 500, Dhikr Zaid bin Al-Khattab) In a narration, it is mentioned that Hazrat Umarra heard Mutammimra bin Nuwayra recite some poetic verses in remembrance of his brother, Malik bin Nuwayra, upon which Hazrat Umarra said, “If I could compose great verses like you, I would also have recited similar verses in remembrance of my brother Zaidra, as you have recited for your brother.” Upon this, Mutammimra bin Nuwayra said, “If my brother departed this world in manner your brother did, I would never be grieved”. Hazrat Umarra replied, “Until this day, no one has consoled me in the same manner as you have.” (Al-Isti‘aab Fi Ma’rifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 553, Dhikr Zaid bin Khattab, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut, 1992) There is another detailed narration regarding this incident. Hazrat Umarra said to Mutammimra bin Nuwayra, “You must be extremely grieved at the death of your brother” He pointed towards one of his eyes and said, “This eye of mine lost its sight due to this very grief. I wept so profusely with my functioning eye that even the defective eye assisted in shedding tears.” Hazrat Umarra said that this was such an extreme state of grief, that perhaps, nobody who lost a relative had grieved more than him. Hazrat Umarra further said, “May Allah have mercy on Zaid bin Khattab. If I was capable of composing verses, I would certainly also have wept for Zaidra as you weep for your brother.” Hazrat Mutammimra said, “O Amirul-Momineen [leader of the faithful]! If my brother would have been martyred during the Battle of Yamama in the same manner as your brother was, I would never have wept for him.” These words touched Hazrat Umar’s heart and consoled him about his brother. Hazrat Umarra was immensely grieved at the loss of his brother. He used to say that when the morning breeze blew, he could smell the fragrance of Zaidra. (Al-Tabaqaatul-Kubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 289, Zaid

bin Khattabra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) One of the associates of Musaylimah Kazzab, Rajjal bin Unfuwah, was killed

by Hazrat Zaidra bin Khattab. In one narration, Rajjal bin Unfuwah has been mentioned as Nahaar. This was the person who initially accepted Islam and took part in the migration and was also a qari [a person who recites the Quran according to the correct rules of recitation] but in the end, joined Musaylimah. (Therefore, we should always pray for our end to be good.) He said to him: “I heard the Holy Prophetsa say that he has included you in his prophethood.” This was the greatest trial for Banu Hunaifa. Hazrat Abu Hurairara narrates, “I was once sitting in the company of the Holy Prophetsa with a delegation. Rajjal bin ‘Unfuwah was also with us. The Holy Prophetsa said that there is an individual among you, whose molar teeth would be in the fire as tall as the mountain of Uhud. (In other words, he will be in the pit of fire and) He will mislead a group of people. Later, only Rajjal bin ‘Unfuwah and I remained alive and I would always remain apprehensive about this, until Rajjal bin ‘Unfuwah joined Musaylimah Kazzab and testified to his prophethood.” (Al-Isti‘aab Fi Ma’rifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, pp. 551-552, Dhikr Zaid bin Khattab, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut) Rajjal bin Unfuwah was killed in the battle of Yamama by Hazrat Zaidra bin Khattab.

Hazrat Zaidra bin Khattab was martyred by Abu Maryam Al Hanafi.

After Hazrat Abu Maryam had accepted Islam, Hazrat Umarra asked if he was the one who had martyred Zaidra. He replied to Hazrat Umarra, “O Amirul-Momineen!

Allah the Almighty granted honour to Hazrat Zaidra through me, and Allah did not destroy and humiliate me through him.” Hazrat Umarra said to Hazrat Abu Maryam, “In your estimation, how many of your people were killed at the hands of the Muslims on the day of Yamama?” Abu Maryam replied: “A little over 1,400 men”.

Hazrat Umarra said: “How pitiful was the end of those who were killed!” Abu Maryam said, “All praise belongs to Allah who enabled me to live on to the extent that I was drawn towards the religion that Allah had chosen for His Prophet and Muslims.” Hazrat Umarra was pleased by this statement of Abu Maryam. Later, Abu Maryam became the qazi (judge) of Basra [Iraq]. (Al-Isti‘aab Fi Ma’rifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 121, Dhikr Zaid bin Khattab, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2002) (Al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, pp. 288-289, Zaid bin Khattabra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) Details of the next companion relate to Hazrat Ubadara bin Khashkhash.

Waaqdi has related the name of Ubada bin Khashkhash as Abda bin Has-has whereas Ibn Mandah has related his name as Ubada bin Khashkhash Anbari.

Nonetheless, he was from the Balli Tribe.

He was the paternal and maternal cousin of Hazrat Mujazzar bin Ziyaad. He was the confederate of the Banu Saalim. (Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 3, p. 53, Ubadara bin KhashKhaash)

Hazrat Ubada bin Khashkhash took part in the Battle of Badr where he captured Qais bin Saaib. Hazrat Ubada bin Khashkhash was martyred on the day of the Battle of Uhud. He was buried alongside Hazrat Nauman bin Maalik and Hazrat Mujazzar bin Ziyaad in the same grave. (Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 3, p. 157, Ubadara bin Al-KhashKhaash, Dar-ul-Kutub AlIlmiyyah, Beirut, 2003) (Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 3, p. 513, Ubadaa bin Al-Has-haasr, Dar-ul-Kutub AlIlmiyyah, Beirut, 2003) The next companion is Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jad. His father’s name was Jad bin Qais whose title was Abu Wahab and he was from the Banu Salama, one of the tribes of the Ansar. His maternal cousin was Hazrat Muazra bin Jabal.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jad participated in both the Battles of Badr and Uhud. (AlTabaqaat-ul-Kubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p.

430, Abdullah bin Al-Jadra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) (Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 589, Abdullah bin Al-Jadra, Dar-ul-Kutub AlIlmiyyah, Beirut, 2003) At the Battle of Tabuk, the Holy Prophetsa said to Abu Wahab, the father of Hazrat Abdullah bin Jad, “Abu Wahab, will you not join us for the battle on this occasion?” Abu Wahab replied, “Please excuse me, and do not put me through any trial.” He then stated a very peculiar justification to the Holy Prophetsa saying: “I am unable to go because my people know how much I adore women. If I see the women of Ban Asfar (in other words, the Byzantine women) I will not be able to restrain myself.” The Holy Prophetsa turned away and excused him.

Since he was making excuses, it was best to simply let him be and accept his refusal. When Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jad became aware of the incident, he approached his father and said, “Why did you reject the request of the Holy Prophetsa? I swear by God that you are the wealthiest person among the Banu Salama, and today was the opportunity to take part in the battle. Neither do you go forth for battle yourself, nor do you provide support for others to go.” His father replied, citing another excuse to his son, which was in fact the truth: “O my son! How can I set forth towards the Banu Asfar in such a hot and difficult climate? I swear by God, even in Khurba (the home of the Banu Salama) I do not feel safe in my home and am afraid of them.” He was very afraid of the Byzantines and was a cowardly man. “So how can I proceed to challenge them and enter into battle? O my son! I swear by God that I am fully aware of the times of changing fortunes.

I know that circumstances can transform from day to day.” Hearing this from his father, Hazrat Abdullahra became stern towards him and said, “I swear by God, there is hypocrisy in you. Certainly, Allah the Almighty will reveal His words to the Holy Prophetsa in the Holy Quran with reference to you, so everyone can read it.” In other words, Allah the Almighty would manifest his hypocrisy. Hearing this, Hazrat Abdullah’s father took off his

shoe and threw it upon Hazrat Abdullah’s face. Hazrat Abdullah departed and did not speak to his father. (Kitabul Maghazi Li Al-Waaqidi, Vol. 2, p. 381, Ghazwah Tabuk, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2004) (Wafaa Al-Wafaa, Vol. 4, p. 67, AlMaktabah Al-Haqqaniyyah, Pashawar) It is written in Usdul Ghaaba about Jad bin Qais, the father of Hazrat Abdullahra, that some count him among the hypocrites. Also, that during the treaty at Hudaibiyyah people joined in a pledge of allegiance with the Holy Prophetsa, however he refrained from taking part.

It is said that later he repented, and he died in the Khilafat of Hazrat Usmanra.

(Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 521, Jad bin Qaisra, Dar-ul-Kutub AlIlmiyyah, Beirut, 2003) The next companion is Hazrat Harisra bin Aus bin Muaz. He was the nephew of Hazrat Sa‘dra bin Muaz, who was the leader of the Banu Aus tribe. He took part in the battles of Badr and Uhud. It is said that he was martyred in the Battle of Uhud at the age of 28. However other narrations state that he was not martyred in the Battle of Uhud. Hazrat Aishara relates, “During the Battle of Khandaq, following some people I left to go out. I heard the sound of footsteps behind me and when I turned to look I saw Hazrat Saad bin Muaz along with his nephew Haris bin Aus, holding his shield.” This narration establishes the fact that he was still alive after Uhud.

(Usdul Ghaba Fi Marifati Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 589, Harith bin Aus bin Muazra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2003) (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 8, p.

256, Hadith Aishara, Alam Al- Kutub, Beirut, 1998) Regarding Hazrat Harisra it is said that he was among those who went to kill Ka‘b bin Ashraf. During the attack, his foot was wounded and began to bleed. The companions lifted him up and took him to the Holy Prophetsa. (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab Al-Tafsir, Kitabul Maghazi, Bab Qatlu Ka‘b bin Ashraf, Hadith 4037) (AlTabaqaat-ul-Kubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p.

334, Wa ibn Akhihimaa Al-Harith bin Ausra, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990) Ka‘b bin Ashraf was one of the people who was from among the leaders of Medina and having entered into a treaty with the Holy Prophetsa, he tried to spread disorder and chaos. As a result of this, the Holy Prophetsa ordered for him to be killed. Nevertheless, further details are found in Sharah Umdatul Qaari regarding the companion who was wounded. It is reported that when Muhammad bin Muslamah, along with his companions, attacked Ka‘b bin Ashraf and killed him, the tip of their sword struck Hazrat Harisra bin Aus and wounded him. His companions lifted him and rushed him to Medina and appeared before the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa put his saliva on the wound of Hazrat Harisra bin Aus, after which he no longer felt any pain.

(Umdatul Qari, Vol. 17, p. 179, Kitabul Maghazi, Bab Qatlu Ka‘b bin Ashraf, Darul Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2001) Previously, I spoke briefly about the

10 incident of why Ka‘b bin Ashraf was killed.

Now I shall present further details which Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra has written, even though some of it may be repeated: “Although Ka‘b was a Jew by religion, he was not actually Jewish by descent; rather, he was an Arab. His father, Ashraf, was a very clever and cunning man of the Banu Nabhan, who came to Medina and developed relations with the Banu Nazir and became their confederate. Ultimately, he managed to gain such power and influence that Abu Rafi‘ bin Abil-Huqaiq, head-chief of the Banu Nazir, gave him his daughter in marriage. It was this very daughter who gave birth to Ka‘b, who grew to attain an even greater status than that of his father. This was to such extent that ultimately, he took on such a capacity that all the Jews of Arabia began to accept him as their chief. In addition to being a well-built and attractive man, Ka‘b was also (well-spoken) an eloquent poet and a very wealthy man. Through generous spending, he would always keep the scholars and other influential personalities of his nation under his own control. However, from a moral perspective, he was a man of extremely ill morals, and was a master in the art of secret schemes and conspiracies.

“When the Holy Prophetsa migrated to Medina, along with the other Jews, Ka‘b bin Ashraf also participated in the treaty,” He has given a lengthy description, so I shall only briefly mention some portions of it, “which the Holy Prophetsa drafted between the Jews with regards to mutual friendship, peace and security, and collective defence. However, deep within, the fire of malice and enmity began to burn in the heart of Ka‘b.” He participated in the treaty but in his heart remained the hypocrisy, enmity and malice, so this is why the fire was burning in his heart. “…and he began to oppose Islam and the Founder of Islam through secret schemes and conspiracies.

“As such, it is recorded that every year Ka‘b would give a large sum of charity to Jewish scholars and religious leaders.

However, after the migration of the Holy Prophetsa, when these people came to collect their yearly allowances, within the course of discussion, he began to mention the Holy Prophetsa and enquired of them as to their opinion of the Holy Prophetsa in light of religious scriptures. They responded that apparently it seemed as if he was the very same Prophet who had been promised to them.

“Ka‘b (who harboured enmity and malice) was greatly displeased at this response and sent them away referring to them as immensely dull, and did not give them their usual charity. When the Jewish scholars lost their bread and butter, after some time, they came back to Ka‘b and said that they had misinterpreted the signs and that they had contemplated again to discover that in actuality, Muhammadsa was not the Prophet who had been promised to them. This response served the purpose of Ka‘b, and satisfied with their answer, he reinstated their yearly stipend.

Friday 4 January 2019 | AL HAKAM “In any case,” Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra has quite rightly written, “this was merely religious opposition, which although was expressed in an unpleasant manner, could not at all be objectionable, and nor could Ka‘b be brought to task merely on this account. However, after this, the opposition of Ka‘b took on a more dangerous form, and ultimately, after the Battle of Badr, he began to employ such conduct, as was extremely mischievous and seditious, and created very dangerous circumstances for the Muslims. In actuality, prior to the Battle of Badr, Ka‘b thought that this religious zeal was a temporary one, and gradually, all of these people would disperse on their own and revert to their ancestral religion. However, on the occasion of Badr, when the Muslims were granted an extraordinary victory, and most of the chieftains of the Quraish were slain, he understood that this new religion would not die out by itself. Hence, after Badr, he resolved to exert his best efforts to abolish and utterly destroy Islam.

“The first expression of his heart-felt rancour and jealousy was at the occasion when news of the victory of Badr reached Medina. Upon hearing this news, at the outset, Ka‘b said that this news seemed to be false, because it was impossible for Muhammadsa to triumph over such a large army of the Quraish, and for such renowned chieftains of Mecca to be mixed to dust; if this news was true, then death was better than such a life. When this news had been confirmed and Ka‘b was assured that the victory at Badr had granted Islam such strength as was beyond his wildest dreams, he was overcome with anger and rage.

“When the Muslims returned after the victory at Badr, he immediately prepared for journey and took to Mecca, and upon reaching there, by the power of his persuasive speech and poetic tongue, inflamed the fire that was kindling in the hearts of the Quraish. He created an unquenchable thirst in their hearts for Muslim blood, and filled their hearts with sentiments of revenge and enmity. Then, when their emotions had become immensely sparked as a result of his incitement, Ka‘b took them to the courtyard of the Ka‘bah, and handing them the drapes of the Ka‘bah, had them swear that they would not rest until Islam and the Founder of Islam had been wiped out from the face of the earth.’ He further writes ‘After creating this fiery atmosphere in Mecca, this evil person turned to the other tribes of Arabia, and travelling from tribe to tribe, he incited people against the Muslims. Then, he returned to Medina and whilst composing Tashbib – i.e. he alluded to Muslim women in a very filthy and obscene manner in his provocative couplets. In doing so, he did not even spare the women from the household of the Holy Prophetsa in his amorous couplets, and had these couplets widely publicised throughout the country. Finally, he hatched a conspiracy to assassinate the Holy Prophetsa. Under the ploy of a feast, he invited the Holy Prophetsa to his residence, and with a few

Jewish young men he schemed to have the Holy Prophetsa assassinated. However, by the Grace of God, information was received in advance and this plan of his was unsuccessful.

“In light of the treaty which had been settled between the inhabitants of Medina upon his arrival, the Holy Prophetsa was the chief executive and commander in chief of the democratic state of Medina.

Thus, when the state of affairs escalated to such an extent, and charges of infraction of treaty, rebellion, inciting war, sedition, use of foul language and conspiracy to assassinate the Holy Prophetsa had been established, he issued the verdict that Ka‘b bin Ashraf was liable to be put to death due to his actions. The Holy Prophetsa, therefore, instructed some of his companions to execute him. However, due to the sedition of Ka‘b, since the atmosphere of Medina at the time was such that if a formal announcement had been made before his execution, there was a possibility that civil war may have erupted in Medina, and there was no telling how much massacre and carnage would have ensued as a result. The Holy Prophetsa was willing to offer any possible and reasonable sacrifice in order to prevent international violence and bloodshed.

Thus, he instructed that Ka‘b should not be executed publicly; rather, a few people should quietly find an opportunity and put an end to him. The Holy Prophetsa assigned this duty to a faithful companion named Muhammad bin Maslamahra, and emphasised that whatever strategy was devised, should be executed with the counsel of Sa‘d bin Muazra, who was the chief of the Aus tribe. Muhammad bin Maslamahra submitted, ‘O Messenger of Allah! In order to kill him silently, we shall be required to say something,’ which meant that some excuse, etc., would be required, by which Ka‘b could be lured out of his residence and executed in a secure location. Taking into account the grave consequences which could have arisen if a covert operation had been ruled out, (the Holy Prophetsa remained silent) then he said, ‘Alright then.’ As such, with the counsel of Sa‘d bin Muazra, Muhammad bin Maslamahra took Abu Na’ilahra and two or three other companions along and reached the residence of Ka‘b. They called Ka‘b out from his living quarters and said, ‘Our Chief (i.e. Muhammadsa) demands charity of us, while we are of straitened circumstances. Would you be so kind as to give us a loan?’ Upon hearing this, Ka‘b jumped with joy and said, ‘By God! This is nothing – the day is not far when you shall become averse to him and abandon him.’

Muhammad bin Maslamahra responded, ‘In any case, we have already accepted Muhammadsa and are now waiting to see the final outcome of this dispensation, but you tell us whether or not you will give us a loan?’ ‘Of course!’ said Ka‘b, ‘But you will be required to deposit some collateral.’ Muhammad bin Maslamahra inquired, ‘What do you require?’ This wretched person responded, ‘Leave your women as collateral.’

“On hearing this, he became enraged that they should leave their women

with a man like him. ‘He [i.e. Ka’b] responded, ‘Alright, then your sons shall do.’ Muhammad bin Maslamahra responded, ‘This is not possible either, we cannot bear the reproach of the whole of Arabia. However, if you are generous enough, we are willing to leave our arms with you as collateral.’ Ka‘b agreed, and Muhammad bin Maslamahra and his companions left with the promise to return at night. At nightfall, this party arrived at the residence of Ka‘b with their weapons as now they were able to openly take their arms along. When they had led Ka‘b out of his home, they restrained him and killed him.” During the struggle, Zaid who has been mentioned above was injured by a sword from his fellow companions. “After Ka‘b had been killed, Muhammad bin Maslamahra and his companions departed from there and quickly presented themselves to the Holy Prophetsa, and conveyed to him the news of his execution.

“When news of the execution of Ka‘b became known the following morning, a tremor rippled through the city, and the Jewish people were deeply enraged. The following day, in the morning, a delegation of the Jews presented themselves before the Holy Prophetsa and complained that their leader Ka‘b bin Ashraf had been murdered in such and such way. The Holy Prophetsa listened to their comments.”

He did not deny it, nor did he say that he has no knowledge of the incident, but said, “Are you also aware of the crimes which Ka‘b is guilty of?” Then, the Holy Prophetsa briefly reminded them of all the evil schemes which Ka‘b was guilty of, i.e., infraction of treaty, inciting war, sedition, use of foul language and conspiracy of assassination, etc. Upon this, the people became fearful and did not say a word.” It was only after this that their anger subsided and understood the reality of the matter that this was the appropriate punishment.

After this, the Holy Prophetsa said, “At least from here onwards, you would do well to live in peace and harmony, and do not sow the seed of enmity, violence and disorder.” As such, with the agreement of the Jews, a new treaty was drafted, and the Jews promised once again to live with the Muslims in peace and harmony, and to abstain from a course of violence and disorder. This treaty was entrusted to Hazrat Alira. Furthermore, nowhere in history is it recorded that after this, the Jews ever mentioned the execution of Ka‘b bin Ashraf and accused the Muslims, for in their hearts they knew that Ka‘b received the rightful punishment due to him.”

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra writes that Western historians raise the allegation that the Holy Prophetsa wrongfully ordered the execution of Ka‘b bin Ashraf. Negating this allegation, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra Sahib writes that it was not an erroneous decision “since Ka‘b bin Ashraf had entered into a formal agreement of peace and security with the Holy Prophetsa.

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Friday 4 January 2019 | AL HAKAM foreign enemies and to maintain friendly relations with the Muslims. By virtue of this treaty, he had also accepted that the Holy Prophetsa would be the chief executive of the democratic state which had been established in Medina, and that the verdict of the Holy Prophetsa would be legally binding in all disputes.”

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra further writes: “Therefore, historical evidence proves that under this very treaty, Jewish people would present their cases before the Holy Prophetsa and he would administer verdicts to them… In these circumstances, ignoring all of his treaties and agreements, Ka‘b committed treason against the Muslims, as a matter of fact, against the very government of the time. He planted the seed of violence and disorder in Medina; he attempted to inflame a fire of war within the country and dangerously incited the tribes of Arabia against the Muslims; he composed provocative couplets against the Muslim women, whilst composing Tashbib; and conspired to assassinate the Holy Prophetsa. Furthermore, all of this was done in such a time, when the Muslims were already surrounded by difficulties from all four directions.”

In such circumstances, the crime committed by Ka‘b, or more appropriately, the stack of crimes committed by Ka‘b warranted punitive measure and hence, this action was taken against him.

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra writes: “Even today, in countries which

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are known as ‘civilised’, when a criminal is guilty of the crimes of rebellion, infraction of treaty, inciting war, and attempted assassination, is such a person not administered the death penalty?” So how can one then raise this as an allegation?

The second question relates to the method of the execution as to why he was killed discreetly in the night. Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra writes about this: “With regard to this issue, it should be remembered that there was no formal ruling power in Arabia at the time (even though they had elected a leader). Rather, every individual and every tribe was free and independent.” They would come to the Holy Prophetsa for decisions that were needed to be made as a whole for everyone, but they were also free to make their own decisions amongst their own tribes as well.

“In this state, which court of law existed where a case could be filed against Ka‘b and a formal judgement for his execution could be sought? Should a complaint have been lodged with the Jews, of whom he was a leader, and who had themselves committed treachery against the Muslims already, and would create disorder every other day?”

Thus, it was impossible to go to the Jews for a decision.

“Should justice have been sought from the tribes of Sulaim and Ghatafan, who had planned to launch a sudden attack on Medina at night three or four times, in the last few months alone?” These were

also their own tribes, therefore it was not possible to get any justice from them.

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra further writes: “Reflect on the state of Arabia at the time, and then contemplate that when a person was guilty of provocation, inciting war, mischievous behaviour and attempted assassination, and due to this, his remaining alive was felt to be a threat to their own security and the security of the country, what other alternative was available to the Muslims, except for executing such a person when the opportunity presented itself, in the consideration of self-defence.

It is far more beneficial for an evil and violent man to be executed, as opposed to the lives of many peace-abiding citizens being put to danger, and the peace of the country being ruined.”

God Almighty also states that spreading evil and disorder is worse than killing.

Then, in light of the treaty which took place between the Muslims and Jews after the migration, the Holy Prophetsa did not possess the capacity of an ordinary citizen.

On the contrary, he had now become the chief executive of the democratic state which had been established in Medina.

The Holy Prophetsa had been given the authority to issue whatever verdict he deemed appropriate with respect to all disputes and political affairs. Hence, in the interest of domestic peace, if the Holy Prophetsa declared Ka‘b as being worthy of death due to his mischievous behaviour,

it is therefore completely futile to raise an allegation against this after 1,300 years have elapsed because the Jews themselves found this punishment of Ka‘b as being reasonable in light of his crimes, and took to silence without raising a single objection. (Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra, Sirat Khatam-un-Nabiyyin, pp. 467-473) This was the state of Ka‘b and it was in reference to this that Hazrat Harisra bin Aus bin Muaz was mentioned as he was a part of this group who were sent to kill him. Also, all those allegations levelled against the Holy Prophetsa or against Islam being a religion of oppression are all baseless. In fact, Ka‘b was liable to punishment and in the capacity of a leader of the state, the Holy Prophetsa issued this punishment.

I shall finish today’s sermon with these accounts.

May God Almighty always protect Islam from such evil ploys. The current state of the Muslims today is that instead of drawing lessons from their past history, they instead are immersed in such evils and in fact they have become the very cause of these evils which exist in Muslim and other governments.

May God Almighty protect Islam from these evils and enable them to accept the one who has been sent by God Almighty as a guide for this age and for the revival of Islam.

(Translated by the Review of Religions)

Sahibzada Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib

ahibzada Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib passed away on 18 December 2018 at the age of 81. Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.

Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib was the eldest son of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh and the eldest paternal grandson of Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra. He was the maternal grandson of Hazrat Nawab Mubaraka Begumra and Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khanra.

He received his early education from Qadian, which he later completed in Rabwah. He then obtained a master’s degree from the University of Punjab, and further went on to study at Oxford University in England from where he received a master’s degree.

In 1955, he dedicated his life as a Waqife-Zindagi. He studied philosophy and English literature and had a great personal interest in Hadith. He attained his initial study in Hadith from the late Khurshid Ahmad Sahib.

Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib had a remarkable library at his home, which contained numerous books on various

subjects. He had a great eye for detail and spent a lot of his time continuously reading and studying various subjects.

He served in many offices of the Jamaat for 56 years. His initial posting was in the Talim-ul-Islam College as a teacher. Then, in 1975, he was appointed as Naib Nazir Islah-o-Irshad. He also served as the private secretary of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh, and Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh during his first trip to Europe.

In his Friday Sermon, Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa narrated a beautiful incident regarding Hazrat Muslehe-Maudra with Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib, in which the sacrifice of Hazrat Musleh-eMaudra and his love for his grandchildren can be seen. When Ahmadis were migrating from Qadian, after the partition, due to the hardships, there was a lack of food to go around for everyone. Thus, everyone was only permitted one roti and this limit was not to be exceeded. Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib, who at the time was a young boy (around 10 years of age), said to Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra that he was unable to suffice on one roti. Upon this, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra stated that due to the lack of food and provision, this limit could not be exceeded. Thus, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra arranged half of his roti to be given to Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib.

Huzooraa narrated an incident of Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib in which his true love for Khilafat can be seen. During the elections of

the fourth Khalifa, when it was announced from the mosque that Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmadrh had been elected as Khalifatul Masih IV, Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib fell in prostration, paying gratitude to Allah. This incident demonstrates his deep love and relationship with Khilafat.

Huzooraa further stated in his Friday Sermon that when he was appointed as Amir-e-Muqami and Nazir-e-Ala by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh, Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib showed complete obedience to him,

even though Huzooraa was at least 13-14 years younger. This was purely due to his obedience towards Khilafat. Then, when Huzooraa was appointed as Khalifatul Masih, he continued to show complete obedience and devotion.

Towards the end, Huzoor prayed, “May Allah grant him mercy and forgiveness.

Indeed, he was a scholar and possessed tremendous knowledge. May Allah continue to produce more scholars and may Allah continue to elevate his station.”

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