History of Al Hakam
As the first newspaper of the Jamaat, the challenges were enormous but the spirits were higher
Huzoor's Message to Al Hakam Readers
From the Markaz
A glimpse into the busy schedule of Hazrat Khalifatul
Special message on the launch of the first issue by Hazrat Amirul Momininaa
Masihaa
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The Bai’at Register
Who knew that a handful of persons would grow into millions, and that too, globally
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THE WEEKLY
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Promised Messiah Day Globally Commemorated as
ّٰ ُ ُ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ ْ َ ْ َ قال قال رسول الل ِه،عن ثوبان صلى الله عليه وسلم َ َ ً ْ َ ََْ ُ ُ َ َ ُ ُ ُ ََْ َ َ ف ِإذا رأيتموه فبايِعوه ولو حبوا على ُّ ْ َ ْ ّٰ ُ َ َ ُ َّ َ ْ َّ الثل ِج ف ِإنه خ ِليفة الل ِه المه ِدي
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words
The Purpose of Bai’at
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ll sincere souls who have entered the fold of this humble one should know that the purpose of pledging allegiance is to dampen the worldly ardour, so that the heart is engulfed in the love of the Bountiful God and of the Holy Prophetsa, and to develop such a state of detachment that the Final Journey does not seem an unwelcome prospect. “But in order to achieve this, it is necessary to stay in my company and to spend a portion of one’s life in this cause, so that—if God Almighty so wills—through witnessing some definite signs, weakness, infirmity and tardiness may be overcome and perfect faith may be born, resulting in fervour and passionate ardour. One should always strive to achieve this goal and pray that God may grant this opportunity. Until this happens, it is essential to meet me now and then. Bai‘at is devoid of all blessings and is a mere formality if one does not care to meet me.”
It was narrated from Thawban that the Holy Prophetsa said: “When you see him, then pledge your allegiance to him even if you have to crawl over the snow, for he is the Khalifa of Allah, the Mahdi.” Sunan Ibn Majah , Kitab-ul-Fitan, Chapter Khurujil Mahdi (34)
(Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, The Heavenly Decree, p.73)
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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas Qadiani
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rophecy had it that the Muslim Ummah would gradually drift away from the true teachings of Islam. The Unity of Allah, the status of Hazrat Muhammadsa, the meaning and interpretation of the Holy Quran would all be misunderstood. The true essence of Islam would be abandoned and only ritual would prevail. The unity of the Ummah, which was once its pride, would become a thing of the past and sect after sect would
emerge, each declaring the rest out of the pale of Islam. Islam, that meant and stood for peace, would become synonymous with violence and bloodshed. The prophecy goes on to tell that it would be in that dire state that a man would appear. He would be from among the Muslims but appointed by Allah the Almighty directly. He would dedicate every moment of his life to rejuvenate the lost glory of Islam. He would be the promised Messiah and the awaited Mahdi, embodied in one. He would create a community – “Al Jamaat” – which would be the last nation to assemble in the name of Allah the Continued on page 2