Al Hakam - 27 July 2018

100 Years Ago...

A Gift from Sadiq Part II Taken from Al Hakam 28 July 1918

Canadian Minister, Ahmed Hussen Visits Huzoor in London

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6th Albania & Kosovo MKA Ijtema

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Tarbiyati Class MKA Pakistan

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THE WEEKLY

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Preparations for Jalsa Salana UK Office Jalsa Salana UK

ll praise belongs to Allah, the Jalsa A Salana preparations are fast underway.

With Allah’s grace and as a result of the

prayers of our beloved Imam, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah strengthen his hand, good progress has been made over the last week.

Jalsa Salana UK will, Insha-Allah, begin on 3 August 2018. Our days are numbered, and there is still much work to be done before the start of the Jalsa Salana.

The flooring for the main men’s marquee has been laid and the frames for the walls and roof have been assembled. This frame will be erected in the coming days. Similarly, the flooring for the main ladies marquee is also complete; the frame is currently being assembled, and will be finalised and erected in the next few days.

Various smaller marquees, which include marquees for Tabshir guests, Tabligh department, accommodation, dining, book stall, various offices both on the men’s side and for Lajna, the two mother-child marquees, as well as the marquee for push chairs etc. are all being erected. Staff of numerous companies as well as volunteers from Khuddam and Ansar are on site installing these marquees and laying miles of track.

Additionally, toilets, showers and other cabins have reached Hadiqat-ul-Mahdi and are being installed. Generators and

The field slowly turning into a tent city

tower-lights have also reached the site and half of the electric work that is to be done in various marquees has been completed thus far. Pillow tanks for water supply have been placed in their respective locations and pipes have been connected. Water has been filled and chlorination is complete. Water samples have been taken and we will receive

a report within a week’s time.

Supplies are continually being received by the store, which includes items for breakfast, disposable cutlery, cleaning supplies, roti plant supplies, flour, milk, juices, lentils, oil, rice, tomatoes, sugar, etc.

The roti plant has been cleaned, overhauled, and machine bearings and chains have

been greased and oiled. After an empty dry run, 2,400 flat-bread rotis have been prepared with a total of 100 kilograms of flour. Backup burners for the roti-plant will also be acquired and stored on site, ready to provide for all possible contingencies during the Jalsa Salana.

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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words

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

Have Firm Faith in God

Spreading (the Greeting of) Peace

When you stand up in prayer, it is necessary for you to have firm faith that your God has power over all things. Only then will your prayer be accepted and you will behold the wonders of God’s power that we have beheld. Our testimony is based on observation and not on hearsay. How should the supplication of a person

be accepted and how should he have the courage to pray at times of great difficulty, when according to him he is opposed by the law of nature, unless he believes that God has power over everything? O fortunate ones, follow not these practices. Your God is One who holds aloft innumerable stars without the use of columns and who has

Hazrat Abu Hurairahra narrates that the Holy Prophetsa said: “By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, you will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you of something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread (the greeting of) peace among yourselves.”

(Sunan Ibn Majah, Kitab Al-Adab)

created heaven and earth from nothing.

Then would you think so ill of Him as to imagine that your objective is beyond

His power? Such ill-thinking will frustrate you.

(Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, Noah’s Ark, pp. 35-36)

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Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM

Editorial

Religious Education?

To be, or not to be?

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lthough the modern world has chosen to neglect religion and take it out of the wider, social collectivepsychology of the human race, religion has managed to keep its place at the top of social and political affairs of our global-village; just as God always holds the pivotal position in the arguments of an atheist trying to negate His very existence.

A number of steps have been taken to distance our younger generations from the concept of God and to imprint on their minds this concept as a non-issue, if anything at all. From philosophical movements to art and literature, and from table-talks in coffee houses to family chats over the dining table, pseudo-modernity has tried every way to achieve this goal.

What has not been tried so far, they have recently felt, is primary schools where our future generations are programmed with what they will be in their future lives. So the next target had to be these formative years of education; so this is happening now and that too at a very fast pace.

The Westminster Faith Debates (WFD), in collaboration with the University of Lancaster, has this month published a report titled “A New Settlement Revised: Religion and Belief in Schools”.

Linda Woodhead, one of the editors of the report, states in the opening paragraph of the introduction: “We are living through the single biggest change in the religious and cultural landscape of Britain for centuries, even millennia…

It is of central importance that all schools are equipped to help children handle these changes, changes that can otherwise be confusing, opaque and even dangerous.” http://faithdebates.org.uk/ wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ Clarke-Woodhead-A-NewSettlement-Revised.pdf While any modern, liberal and educated person would agree to this much of her statement, it is interesting to note, from the details of the report, how hard such pressure groups are trying to have religious education removed from the primary

school curricula. Although the text has been very tactfully drafted to give an impression that the aim of the study, and its subsequent report, is to give the children the opportunity to understand their position in a diverse society; a society where those with no religious affiliation are outnumbering those with one.

The report suggests that the name of the subject Religious Education (RE as it is commonly known) be changed to “Religious and Moral Studies” or “Religion, Belief and Values” to accommodate the “values” of those who claim to have no religion.

It is not the scope of our newspaper to question the validity of the study and its recommendations, but it is our right to speculate on the implementation and to voice the concerns that some circles of the society may have, if these recommendations are to be accepted and executed.

In a society where religion was thrown out of the window in the name of liberalism, individualism and modernity, we have seen the trajectory of moral values decline at a very rapid pace. In the process of getting rid of religion, wedlock, parental responsibility, modesty, chastity, truthfulness, honesty and many other moral values have been bidden farewell. Liberation from religion has left society liberated of many restrictions that had, once upon a time, paved way for what we feel proud to associate ourselves with: civilisation. The codes and conducts, the dos and don’ts, the moral restrictions, the ethical checks and balances that came as a bundle with religion had once turned the ferocious species – mankind – into a civilised, social cultured race: the human race.

Religious Education lessons at school, here in the West, only aim at introducing major religions. If faith schools are more inclined towards their respective faiths, the public is free to choose to not send their children to such schools and opt for some other schools.

Religious studies, we believe, needs to remain in place.

This Week in History 27 July – 2 August 27 July 1896: The Promised Messiah’sas prophecy about Abdullah Atham was fulfilled on this day, when this Muslim-born Christian missionary departed this world in Firozpur. He was a representative of the Christian camp against the Promised Messiahas at Amratsar during the famous debate, Jang-e-Muqaddas, in 1893.

28 July 1940: Hazrat Miyan Me‘rajuddin Sahib Umarra passed away. He was amongst the progeny of native families of Lahore City.

He contributed to the Ahmadiyya literature with books like Sadaqat-e-Maryamiya, Urdu translation of The Crucifixion by An Eye Witness (Waqia Saleeb key Chashm Deed Halaat) and Almanac of 125 Years (1873-1907).

He also had the honour of getting permission from the Promised Messiahas to re-print Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya from his printing press Al Badr. He added a short biography of the Promised Messiahas with it in 1906. Last but not least, he purchased the Ahmadiyya newspaper Badr when its owner and editor, Babu Muhammad Afzal Sahib passed away, hence, this newspaper continued serving the Jamaat under him until 1913.

29 July 1897: The Promised Messiahas asked his followers to engage in financial sacrifices for the extension project of Masjid Mubarak compound in Qadian.

29 July 1903: The Promised Messiahas was told in an Arabic revelation, “The mention of your forefathers will be cut off, and, after you, the chain of descendants will be counted from you.”

30 July 1944: During the meeting of the All India Muslim League in Lahore, a member, Maulvi Abdul Hamid Badayuni tabled a motion that a resolution should be adopted that Ahmadis are axed from the membership of the Muslim League, because they are, according to Muslim clerics, out of the fold of Islam.

However, Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah dismissed this motion.

30 July 1955: Hazrat Musleh Maudra led the Eid-ul-Azha prayer at the Fazl Mosque in

London. The number of gatherers touched the 500-mark, from Ahmadis and non-Ahmadis too.

After the assembly, renowned Irish writer and novelist, Mr Desmond Shaw, had the honour of having audience with Hazrat Musleh Maudra and asked some questions regarding contemporary global issues.

31 July 1955: Khawaja Hasan Nizami passed away. He was a sufi and marathon essayist of the Indian subcontinent and it is claimed that he wrote scores of books. He was an open admirer of the personality and services of Hazrat Musleh Maudra and the Ahmadiyya Jamaat for Islam and the Muslim Community.

July 1946: A prominent Ahmadi, Sharif Dosta Sahib was martyred in Albania along with his family members. This sad news reached Hazrat Musleh Maudra and he announced him as the first European Ahmadi Shaheed. Huzoorra also encouraged the Jamaat to always remain ready to embrace every hardship for the cause of Islam.

August 1885: In Qadian, a Hindu businessman from the main bazar wrote to the Promised Messiahas demanding a sign in favour of the living religion, Islam. This development led to a splendid and shining sign, when Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra was born in 1889 and claimed to be Musleh Maud in 1944.

August 1891: The Promised Messiahas was in Ludhiana, and religious debates were on the rise in the aftermath of his claim to be the Messiah. In those days, Huzooras penned and published his book Izala-e-Auham for the removal of prevailing suspicions. He was very worried for the masses and admonished time and again to the religious leaders to ponder over his claims and to not rush to refute as reversal from a denial was a difficult thing in the existing religious world.

1 August 1899: A famous Hindu monk arrived at Qadian. As a result of the Islamic teachings of hospitality, he was provided the opportunity to meet and talk with the Promised Messiahas.

Editor of Al Hakam (Urdu) added a note before publishing his diary of the event, mentioning that it was at dusk, and the prevailing darkness disturbed his otherwise usual command over paper and pen.

1 August 1907: The Promised Messiahas was conveyed these words in an Arabic and Urdu revelation: “Lord, make me triumph over the other. My victory. I shall come to you suddenly with My hosts.”

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Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM

From the Markaz

From the Archives

Canadian Minister, Ahmed Hussen Visits Huzoor in London

Jalsa Arrangements The Tradition of Inspection

he air here in London is filled with the T aura of the Jalsa Salana UK which is due to be held in literally a week’s time from

• Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa praises Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau for embracing diversity • Huzooraa says no change will come in Pakistan so long as extremist clerics continue to wield street power n 21 July 2018, Canada’s Minister of O Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Honourable Ahmed Hussen MP visited the

Fazl Mosque where he met Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa. During the meeting, Huzooraa and Minister Hussen discussed the continued repercussions of mass immigration to certain Western countries in recent years. Also discussed was the importance of religious freedom, the development of poorer nations and the forthcoming general election in Pakistan.

The Minister also commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for its continued commitment to peace and its positive engagement with other communities and groups. He expressed his sorrow and condemnation of the attack on an Ahmadi Mosque in Sialkot in May 2018.

Regarding religious freedom, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa said: “All peoples must have the right to religious freedom and governments should not interfere in the personal religious matters of their citizens. However, it is a cause of regret that such interference continues to occur, especially in the developing world. The persecution of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan is a major example, whilst the current conflict in Yemen is, in essence, a religious sectarian conflict. Thus, there is a lot of work to be done for the establishment of true religious freedom in all parts of the world.”

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa continued: “It is wrong to infringe upon the religious rights of any community, no matter how small, and it is a cause of deep regret that there is religious persecution even in certain Muslim countries, despite the fact that the Holy Quran categorically states that there should be no compulsion in matters of faith.”

Minister Hussen informed Huzooraa that he had immigrated to Canada in 1993 from Somalia. Upon this, Huzooraa noted

that within a quarter of a century of entering the nation as an immigrant, he was now the Minister responsible for immigration, refugees and citizenship.

Upon this, Minister Hussen said: “I have always said that my development in Canada says more about Canada than it does about me personally and reflects the strength of our immigration system and the means of integration. Canada’s people are very generous.”

Thereafter, Huzooraa spoke about the need for the developed world to help developing countries, both in terms of humanitarian relief and the long-term development of infrastructure. Huzooraa said that real progress would only be made when all forms of corruption and injustice were rooted out in the developing world.

During the meeting, Huzooraa also extended his best wishes to Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and appreciated the fact that the Canadian Prime Minister embraces diversity and is tolerant of different faiths and beliefs.

The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding the forthcoming political election in Pakistan.

Upon this, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa said: “As long as the sword of the fanatical Mullahs [clerics] remains, there will be no real change in Pakistan. The local politicians fear the Mullahs more than their Creator. Some educated and decent people have started to raise their voices against the persecution of Ahmadi Muslims, but the Mullahs have great street power and use it to incite the masses and drown out any voices of reason. For example, a few years ago Punjab’s Governor, Salman Taseer, was shot and killed after speaking in defence of Ahmadi Muslims and in favour of religious freedom. The clerics use the pulpit of the Mosques to pollute the minds of the people.”

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today.

Historically speaking, the Jalsa preparations come into full bloom with the inauguration of duties by Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa. This vitalising event, which usually happens on the Sunday before Jalsa Salana, is one where Huzooraa tours the whole Jalsa Gah, personally visiting most of the departments to inspect the arrangements for the upcoming Jalsa, and grants the persons in charge and their teams with invaluable guidance on various matters.

All departments aim to have their preparations finalised, as much as possible, by the day of the inspection; this practically means that for those on duty, Jalsa starts with this blessed event of inauguration.

The inspection of the arrangements of Jalsa Salana traditionally dates back to the time of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi, in whose time the blessed institution of Jalsa Salana was founded. We know from the recorded history of the Jamaat and the biographies of the Promised Messiahas that he would keep a very keen eye on all arrangements that were made for the guests that travelled from far and wide to be in the blessed company of Huzooras and to spend a few days in Qadian.

The Langar Khana, as we know it today, has its roots in the kitchen of Hazrat Amma Janra (Syeda Nusrat Jehan Begum Sahiba – noble wife of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas). For the guests that would visit the Promised Messiahas, food was prepared in this kitchen at home which meant that it was directly under the supervision of Huzooras. With the inception of Jalsa Salana, the number of guests multiplied manifold and separate arrangements had to be made.

This was where cooking on a mass level was carried out to serve the guests that would come to Qadian in their thousands. Even then, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas would personally keep himself updated with what was being cooked, and also that those with special dietary requirements were being served appropriately and as much as possible on a mass scale.

In its initial years, bedding for guests was voluntarily provided by local Ahmadis of Qadian. In this sacrifice also, the Promised Messiahas would lead by example. Traditions narrate that a companion of the Promised Messiahas visited him in the days when preparations for Jalsa were underway

and guests had started to arrive. He saw the Promised Messiahas sitting on a bed without bedding. It was only when the companion enquired that the Promised Messiahas mentioned that he had sent it for the guests. In the chilly winter of the Punjab, this was a great sacrifice for anyone to make; we are talking of the late 19th century Punjab when there was no central heating or any other sophisticated way of heating rooms.

During his morning and evening walks, the Promised Messiahas would head to various facilities and inspect them personally, providing guidance and ensuring that guests – assembled in Qadian merely in the cause of Allah – were provided as much comfort as was possible in the given resources; meagre and humble as they were.

Isfand Yar Munib Sahib (Head of Tarikh-eAhmadiyyat department, Rabwah), speaking to Al Hakam, said: “The Jalsas continued after the demise of the Promised Messiahas, and so did this tradition. The successors of the Promised Messiahas have always taken keen interest in the arrangements of this blessed institution. Now that every country has its own Jalsa Salana, Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa is still very keen on ensuring that guests that travel from other cities to their respective centres are accommodated in the most hospitable way, and also that all other arrangements are in place to make every Jalsa a true reflection of the Markazi Jalsa – in logistic arrangements as well as the spiritual ones. But Jalsa Salana UK, being the central Jalsa of the Jamaat, is blessed with his blessed presence and attention.”

Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK is extremely fortunate that, UK being the abode of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih, their Jalsa has turned to be the Markazi, or central, Jalsa. From planning, to organisation and to implementation, all stages are blessed with the gracious attention of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih. As mentioned above, all departments take the inauguration of duties as the starting point of their Jalsa. So by then, they have invested all their energies to take them through the actual Jalsa period.

This special surge of energy, motivation and spiritual drive all comes from the one and only source: Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya – the heart and soul of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya.

Jalsa Salana UK 2017 Inauguration & Inspection

(As our next issue solely focuses on Jalsa Salana UK, the detailed report of this year’s inspection will be included in the 10 August issue.)

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Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM 100 Years Ago...

Gift from Sadiq Part II

Advertised many weeks in advance, this article by Hazrat Mufti Muahammad Sadiqra, included in the 28 July 1918 issue of Al Hakam, expresses his support for the newspaper and reflects his missionary activities in England.

Khalifatul Masih, among whom two were men and three were ladies. Two ladies bore testimony to the prophethood of the Holy Prophetsa and the Promised Messiahas.

Many towns were visited for the purpose of tabligh and literature was distributed.

During these days, I received news from London that in response to the movement which arose after my lectures in London, the London College of Physiology had selected me as their Fellow and awarded me with a diploma and the title of FPC. Two of my poems written for the propagation of Islam, and the articles written by me, as a way of preaching, regarding the loyalty of the Government in English newspapers were published, and letters of appreciation were received from the Prime Minister of England and Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. The reply of the letter written to the Sultan of Egypt for the purpose of tabligh was received, expressing his gratitude. Many respectable people held tea parties for me and I had the opportunity to preach there. Many other works were carried out which have been stated previously in the many issues of Al Fazl, Faruq [and other such periodicals].

The cold Though there has been intense cold here [in Ventnor, Isle of wight], however the rooms are full of warmth with fire and plenty of warm clothes are available; beds are kept warm by an abundance of sheets, blankets and hot water bottles. Medicine also helps to retain warmth, but all these are materialistic approaches. The fact is that the prayers of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih, may Allah strengthen his hand, and members of the Jamaat helped me pass this winter season with good health. All praise be to Allah, surely, all praise is for Allah.

The earth rendered white with snowfall in December-January, and to some extent, in

February and April as well. The temperature would be around 23°C and sometimes even less than this as the strong cold winds kept blowing. Sometimes I fell ill and caught a cold or flu, but for the better part, I was fine.

Alhamdolillah.

Work in winter season It is quite obvious that it was difficult for me to work due the intensity of the cold, yet still, by the Grace of Allah Almighty, I had the opportunity to spread the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat. Several lectures were delivered, articles were published in newspapers and dialogues were held with several people.

Applications of Bai‘ats and acceptance of Islam by five people were sent to Hazrat

Sadiq: Yes, I have.

Stripp: The greenery and the hilly areas of this town are worthy of praise!

Sadiq: I feel exactly the same.

Al Hakam, 28 July 1918

Old photograph of Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra found in his own personal records

that person was Mr Stripp.

Stripp: Have you come from Hindustan?

The people of Europe There are two main spiritual problems in this country: Christianity and materialism (in other words, atheism). Mostly there are Christians, but there are also a few who are in-between Christianity and atheism, while the rest are engrossed in atheism.

Concepts and beliefs which are instilled from childhood are very difficult to let go of, and this problem is found throughout the whole society. Atheists are very defiant, aggressive and abusive but their target is mainly Christianity and the concept of God, which is presented in front of the world.

We had the experience of taking part in conversations and debates with various people, coming across all sorts of questions.

But Allah the Almighty unveils the most suitable answers which strike through the hearts of the opponents.

Debate with a Christian Once, a person came to meet the owner of the house in which I am staying. He belonged to a passionate sect of Christianity called Plymouth Brethren. The concept of priesthood is not present in this sect; a group of people gather together to take part in a silent prayer and suddenly, a person stands up who believes that they have been raised up by a certain spiritual force. This ceremony is concluded by the person praying or delivering a speech.

As the members of this sect are quite passionate to preach, the owner of the house acquainted me with the guest, leaving both of us on our own in the room as she attended to some work. Recalling the discussion which we had will be quite interesting. The name of

Stripp: Oh, how remarkable is the love of God for mankind that He sacrificed His son for them!

Sadiq: Which son to be exact? There are many sons of God. Stripp: There are not many sons of God. I am talking of Jesus Christ, the only son of God. Sadiq: I beg your pardon! I made a mistake to assume that your holy book was the Bible, but maybe you deny the Bible.

Stripp: No, I am not a denier of the Bible, the Bible is the word of God! Sadiq: Alright then, if the Bible is the word of God, it states that Israel was the son of God, in fact, the first son, and that Solomon was the son of God. Among those abundant sons and daughters falls Jesus as well. How could you consider him the only child of God? Stripp: (Nervously) Oh! You present philosophical arguments. A German scholar happened to meet me, he too presented similar arguments. God’s words are not worthy of philosophical solutions.

Sadiq: I have not presented any philosophical explanation. I have only presented the exact words which, according to you, are the words of God. Stripp: Yes, but not every person can comprehend the word of God. It is only the Holy Spirit who can teach the word of God. Sadiq: Does that Holy Spirit only come to you or can someone else be in his company as well?

Stripp: Yes, whoever prays for him, he comes to that person!

Sadiq: Alright then, I have prayed for the Holy Spirit and he has come to me. I tell you that this matter has been resolved with the help of the Holy Spirit that God does not possess a son or a daughter and that the near ones of God are called the sons of God as a figure of speech in Hebrew. Jesus Christ passed away like any other person and his tomb is present in Hindustan.

Stripp: (Angrily) This conversation is insulting and hurtful towards the Holy Spirit.

I cannot continue this discussion, but we will talk on this matter some other time perhaps.

Sadiq: That’s fine, some other time.

After this encounter we happened to come across each other many times but he never had any religious discussion with me again. As to his spouse, she does not agree with his logic. When she heard about this incident, she invited me to have tea and thus, this opened the door of preaching. A number of times I had the honour of being at their home and at times she visits mine.

Blessings of Khalifatul Masih II May an abundance of blessings of Allah the Almighty be upon the living embodiment of Hazrat [Umar] Faruqra – the resolute Khalifatul Masih, Mahmud – under whose influence, a feeble part of this precious Jamaat was separated.

They were in a constant effort to close

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Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM the door of Prophethood. Undoubtedly the accomplishments of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II will be remembered not only by Jamaate-Ahmadiyya and Muslims in general, but the whole of mankind will remain indebted to him. Unfortunate are those who wish to compel God not to award prophethood to anyone; who wrongfully allege that Hazrat Muhammadsa closed the door of prophethood; who say that this door has been shut so firmly that it cannot open for anyone.

Although the Promised Messiahas perceived and satisfied them, they disbelieved. ُ َ ْ ُ ُ َ ٰٓ ُ َ َ َ َ ْ َ َ َ َ ْ َ َ ‫اسقوْ َن‬ ِ ‫فمن کفر بعد ذال ِک فاول ِئک ھم الف‬ (Then whoso disbelieves after that, they will be the rebellious.) ْ َ َ َّ ً َ ْ َّ َ ْ َ َ ُ​ُ ْ ُ َ​َ ‫َر ّبنا لَا ت ِزغ قلوْبَنا بَ ْع َد ِإذ َه َديْ َتنا َو َه ْب لَنا ِم ْن ل ُدنك َر ْح َمة ِإنك أن َت‬ َّ َ ْ ُ ‫الوهاب۔‬ (Our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us and bestow on us mercy from Thyself. Surely, Thou art the Great Bestower.) Ameen.

Qazi Abdullah Sahib My colleague Qazi Abdullah Sahib in this winter season has not only borne the difficulties of the intense cold but remained in London under heavy bombardment from fighter jets and continued his work of preaching. He constantly presented the challenge of dialogue and discussion to Khawaja Sahib but whenever Khawaja Sahib agreed to have a discussion on the insistence of Arab Sahib and Qazi Sahib, Khawaja Sahib vanished into thin air when they went to his place.

During his stay, Qazi Sahib delivered many lectures, had debates with several people, answered letters, preached to those who came to his house and showed hospitality. As we now have our own residence, the expenses of hospitality have increased. According to the values of this country, whenever someone pays a visit and it is time for a meal, then that person must be invited to join. There are at least four different meals here. Despite being alone, Qazi sahib singlehandedly took care of such matters and did so whilst being very economical; something which he has mastered. May Allah be his reward Himself and bless him with a long, healthy and virtuous life.

Expenses Firstly, the expenses have increased because of war and lack of food, and secondly, immense progress in work demands more expenses. I hope that, Insha-Allah, a time will come when the people of this country will themselves bear the expenses of propagation, but owing to the present situation, it rests with Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya as a whole. It is necessary for the members of the Jamaat to offer special donations for the London Mission Fund, owing to the increased requirements of work, and submit them in Anjuman Taraqi-e-Islam, Qadian.

God knows how long the repercussions of the present war and its difficulties may last.

Thus, in my view, it would be appropriate for the members of the Jamaat, through special sacrifice, to provide us with the expenses for the whole year.

Consequences of the war The war has affected the whole country’s trade, economy and labour, but my observation is that every man and woman of the country is full of confidence that eventually they will be victorious. Nervousness, worry or cowardice is nowhere to be found. Women are not only

helping men with courage and valour, they are performing duties usually attributed to men like driving cars, shop-keeping, bearing responsibilities of clerks, accountancy, working in factories and industrial labour. In fact, everything is being managed by women with full devotion and preference.

Women are delivering sermons in some churches where the priests have gone to the frontiers and even leading prayers on certain occasions. Several women work in the police and steadily stand on duty in police uniforms. As to the scarcity of paper, newspaper prices have doubled and tripled, yet every man and woman purchases it and nobody seems empty-handed. Several newspapers are published three or four times a day. Thousands of them are published and sold each day.

The food stock of the country is being managed extraordinarily well, where the rich are not permitted to buy purchase more food than they need, and thus, the poor are getting their full share, making no room for complaint. If anyone is found stocking surplus food in their homes, the police file a case against them, and some people have already been fined in this regard.

Divorce and polygamy cases in courts have increased as a result of the war. Contrary to the religious principles of Christianity, divorce has been legalised, and it could very well be that due to the current situation, polygamy is allowed. Although army service during the war has been made compulsory for every adolescent, but whoever says that their conscience does not allow them to take part in war, they are either relieved from responsibilities or are given some work

which is free from bloodshed.

Precaution in food-intake A Muslim should take precautionary measures while eating in this country.

Although at times it might be permissible to eat whatsoever is presented to you in restaurants and encourage friends to eat quietly without enquiring about the ingredients or the process of cooking – like Khawaja [Kamaluddin] Sahib does – however, I have reason to believe that one can save themselves by taking good caution.

I have found all sorts of Halal and lawful meat available in this country. Qazi Sahib has been living here for more than two years and I have been living here for over a year; by Allah’s grace, we have been eating Halal and lawful meat, Alhamdolillah.

Undoubtedly, there is no sin if someone unknowingly eats something, and we pray that Allah forgives, however, Haram meat can have a very bad effect on one’s spiritualty and thus, salihin [righteous men] have remained very cautious about it.

I remember when Sheikh Rahmatullah Sahib went abroad for the first time, I believe the first advice the Promised Messiahas gave him was not to eat the animals slaughtered

by Christians, as they did not slaughter it in a Halal way. Sheikh Sahib took special care of that and benefited from the advice. Special care is needed here because the people here are unmindful of the concept of Halal and Haram. In my view, the meat which is delivered to me from a Jewish butcher is cooked in separate pots, stirred with separate utensils and is placed separately from others because the landlady has been briefed carefully. I also take special care myself in

terms of eating. I take good care myself in this regard.

On one occasion, although I had explained everything to the landlady, she once served me peas, and when I routinely enquired about it, I came to know that they were cooked separately but were put on the same plate as unlawful meat, so I returned them and did not eat them. Thus, precautionary measures can save a person, though the real safety rests with the blessings, benevolence and beneficence of Allah the Almighty.

Prayers Although there was not much work for me during my stay in Ventnor, but I found ample time to pray, by the grace of Allah.

I said combined prayers for everyone and also individually. I cannot write the names of every single person, but I wandered the streets of Hindustan and other countries of the world during my prayers, praying for Ahmadis. It is the sheer mercy of God that in such times, the memory of dear friends is triggered and when someone writes a letter for prayer, I find that I would already have prayed for them. However, I specially pray for them again after reading their letter.

May Allah the Almighty, through his sheer blessing, benevolence, mercy and kindness, fulfill these prayers and the prayers of members of the Jamaat for us. Amin.

Wassalam Muhammad Sadiq 2 May 1918 Ventnor, England (Permanent Address: 4 Star Street, W2, London. England) (Translated by Al Hakam)

Pakistan Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema 2018 Saqib Kamran Naib Wakil Waqf-e-Nau

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lhamdolillah, a three-day training programme for Waqifeen-eNau of tenth-grade students was successfully held from 10 to 12 July 2018.

The program was inaugurated in the evening of 10 July 2018 by Syed Khalid Ahmad Shah Sahib, Nazir-e-Ala and Amir-e-Muqami.

Tahajjud prayer was offered every day as part of the programme.

Apart from educational and physical competitions, various scholars of the Jamaat delivered edifying lectures on educational and moral topics. There were lectures about the youth’s future and career planning, and a question and answer session was also held for the benefit of participants. Individual interviews of all Waqifeen-e-

Nau were conducted where they were provided with their future career counseling. A Waqf-e-Nau who is serving the Jamaat after completing his education shared his experiences about practical field life.

Last year, the programme was attended by 215 Waqifeen-e-Nau from 28 districts, while this year the total number of participants was 231 from 32 districts.

The closing session of the Ijtema was chaired by Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib, Wakil-e-Ala Tehrik-e-Jadid. He distributed prizes among Waqifeen-e-Nau participants who held positions in various competitions. In the end, he shared his insightful guidance for the participants and the programme was concluded with silent prayer.

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ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Pakistan conducted the first leg of its 60th Tarbiyati Class – an annual gathering of tenth-grade students from outside Rabwah – at Jamia Ahmadiyya senior section in Rabwah from 20 to 27 June 2018.

Granting the final approval, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa said “Permission grant-

ed. May Allah keep you in His protection.

All precautionary measures should be taken; do keep giving Sadqa [alms].”

The inaugural ceremony was held on 20 June chaired by Isfand Yar Munib Sahib, Head of Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat department.

The seven-day event included Tahajjud prayer followed by Fajr prayer and Dars.

After breakfast, students went for the study

session in which they were taught various subjects starting with a showing of a question and answer session of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh, recitation and memorisation of the Holy Quran, Hadith, jurisprudence, writings of the Promised Messiahas, life sketch of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa and the history of Jamaat.

One-hour lectures of the distinguished scholars and interactive question and answer sessions were also arranged. A proper game time was organised after Asr prayer.

After Isha prayer and dinner, an hour for formal study time was allotted.

Students resided in Masroor Hostel, and for academic sessions, the classrooms of Jamia were used. To give the utmost individual attention to the students, they were divided into sections of 30-32 each, with a head teacher and two additional members of staff for assistance.

A small tour of Rabwah was organised every day after Fajr and Asr prayers in which a section of students visited Masjid Mubarak, Bahishti

Maqbara and various offices and buildings of importance. At the end of the tours, students would be taken to the swimming pool for a swimming session.

During these days, proper physical checkups and blood group checks on students were conducted. Formal career planning sessions were also arranged for their academic guidance. Similarly, several sports and literary competitions were also organised between the participants.

The closing ceremony, held on 27 June, was presided by Syed Khalid Ahmad Shah Sahib – Nazir-e-Ala, Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan. He delivered the concluding address after distributing prizes among the position holders and concluded the event with silent prayer. A total number of 380 students attended the class this year, Alhamdolillah.

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Khidmat-e-Khalq, health and safety, store, maintenance, water supply, electricity and the roti-plant departments are fully operational in Hadiqat-ul-Mahdi at present.

Security is also working vigilantly on site.

This Sunday, on 29 July 2018, the formal inauguration of duties will take place. In previous years, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa has blessed us with his presence, and despite his very busy schedule, Huzoor-e-Anwaraa graciously took time out to inspect the Jalsa preparations himself.

Meetings of the Jalsa management committee are taking place on a regular basis, in which Jalsa Salana, Jalsa Gah, Khidmat-e-Khalq, and Lajna collaborate regularly to ensure that preparations take place in a fluid and efficient manner.

Rafiq Ahmad Hayat Sahib – Amir Jamaat UK, Afsar Jalsa Salana and Afsar Khidmate-Khalq have met to check the proposed route for Huzoor’s inspection and finalise other relevant matters. The entire route was physically checked and inspected.

A meeting with MTA was also held to coordinate on various matters.

The latest instruction of Huzoor-eAnwaraa which has been received about the Jalsa Salana preparations is that during the weeks leading up to Jalsa Salana, if any department – be it MTA, Jalsa Gah, security, or anyone else – requires any work to be done in Hadiqat-ul-Mahdi or any other issues addressed, these must be resolved and coordinated through Afsar Jalsa Salana, who is overall responsible during these days.

Mohammad Nasser Khan Afsar Jalsa Salana

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6th Albania & Kosovo MKA Ijtema

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he Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaats of T Kosovo and Albania had their 6 Annual Ijtema of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya on th

23-24 June in Tirana, Albania. This activity has become an annual practice which aims to encourage Khuddam to compete in good deeds.

With about 50 participants in total, 40 took part in the academic and sports competitions, implementing the command of Allah Almighty: “And everyone has a goal which dominates him; vie, then, with one another in good works.” (The Holy Quran Ch.2: V.149) The activity began under the chairmanship of Jinahuddin Saif Sahib, President Jamaat Kosovo with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by Albanian translation. This was followed by a speech by Samad Ahmed Ghori, Sadr Jamaat Albania, who spoke about the above-mentioned verse of the Holy Quran and aims of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya.

The next part of the programme was sports competitions such as, volleyball, tug of war and table tennis.

Following the program, the prayers of Maghrib and Isha were followed, while the

first day ended with one of the main competitions – the quiz, with questions about religious knowledge and key events listed during 2017.

The second day of activities began with Fajr prayer. Meanwhile, at around 7:30pm, members had their breakfast and set off for the sports fields where the football championship match was held.

After the championship, the Jamaat’s youth offered Zuhr and Asr prayer, after which they were served lunch.

Prize distribution ceremony was held thereafter, in which prizes were given to the best performances for all competitions held.

A few consolation prizes were also given.

The event was closed by the speech of Bujar Ramaj sahib, Vice President of Albania Jamaat, who gave some valuable advice in the light of the teachings of the Holy Qu-

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Uruguay Outreach Campaign ran, from the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, and the Promised Messiah, peace be on him.

He also spoke about the difficult days in which the Albanian society in general and the Muslim Ummah in particular are going through, and that the key to overcome these difficulties is to join the Jamaat founded by God through the Imam Mahdi and Promised Messiahas and to obey the guidance of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya. This concluding speech was accompanied by a silent prayer.

Yousuf Khan Missionary, Uruguay

the month of June, Asif Khan and ZaIatesnhidfrom Sardar Khan who are recent graduJamia Ahmadiyya Canada joined

me in Uruguay to distribute 30,000 flyers in 30 days.

Uruguay is a small country with very few places of concentrated population, which means that finding a crowd to give a large amount of leaflets can be an arduous task.

Knowing the scarce results from previous flyer distributions, we prayed for our mission to be successful and that the Promised Messiah’sas mission would reach fortunate souls on this soil also.

Allah heard our prayers and sent us a journalist who decided that our Jamaat would make an interesting article, and it indeed was. The journalist was from the largest national newspaper in Uruguay which reaches over 200,000 people.

This newspaper – el Pais – has eluded me in the past as I have visited their office and tried to invite them to attend our Jalsa, however, I never made it past the reception desk. This time, Allah brought their journalist to us.

The journalist attended our Friday Prayers, came to my apartment to interview my family and the Jamaat. She also visited our book stall at a well-known market. The article was met with great enthusiasm and some people have written to me that they want to join the community after reading the article. We intended to serve the mission of the Promised Messiahas with 30,000 flyers but Allah caused a much more detailed message to reach over 200,000 people.

The article contained also the blessed picture of the Promised Messiahas and a picture of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa with two politicians from Uruguay who attended Jalsa Salana UK in 2017. Allah is true in His promises, He helps those who intend to help the Promised Messiahas and He alone is the One Who carries the message of the Promised Messiah to the corners of the world.

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who caused his death by positioning him before our spears and swords.’” (AlMustadrak Ala Al-Sahihain, Vol. 3, p. 474, Hadith 5726, Dar-ul-Haramain Li AlTaba’ati Wa Al-Nashre Wa Al-Tauzi, 1997) Nonetheless, there was righteousness in Hazrat Amr bin al-Aasra and thus he became worried. However, Amir Muawiyah did not give much importance to this matter. The Companions of the

and mentioned that Hazrat Ammarra also endured many hardships.

There is also a narration by Hazrat Ammarra regarding the martyrdom of Hazrat Alira, which is related to a prophecy made by the Holy Prophetsa. Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra narrates, “Once, during the Battle of Zaatul-Asheerah, I was travelling alongside Hazrat Alira.

When the Messenger of Allahsa camped at a certain place, we saw some people from the clan of Mudlij, who were working near the springs of their orchards. Hazrat Alira said to me, ‘Let us go to these people and observe how they work.’ Thus, we went closer to them and observed how they worked for a short while. Then we became tired. Hazrat Alira and I then retired to an orchard and laid down to rest on the ground. By Allah! It was the Messenger of Allahsa, who woke us up. He was waking us up with his foot as we were completely covered with dust. That day, the Holy Prophetsa said to Hazrat Alira, ‘O Abu Turab [Father of Dust]!’ This was due to the dust that could be seen on him that he called him Abu Turab. The Holy Prophetsa then said, ‘Shall I inform you about two of the most unfortunate individuals from

Holy Prophetsa however, were always concerned when a narration reached them or they had themselves heard it directly in which the Holy Prophetsa had warned about an event or had given a certain glad tiding.

Hazrat Aishara said regarding Hazrat Ammarra that he was filled with faith from head to toe. (Fazail-e-Sahaba, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, p. 520, Fazail Syedna Ammar bin Yassir, Book Corner Printers Publishers, 2016) Hazrat Khabbabra came to Hazrat Umarra. Hazrat Umarra said to him, “Come closer! Nobody is more worthy of being in this gathering than you, except Ammar.”

Then Hazrat Khabbabra began showing the marks of the injuries on his back, which were inflicted by the idolaters. (Sunan Ibn Maaja, Kitaab ul Sunnah, Fazl Khubbab, Hadith 153) Hazrat Umarra granted him this honour because he had endured many hardships in the early period of Islam

among the people?’ We said, ‘Indeed, O Messengersa of Allah!’ He said, ‘One is the fair-skinned individual with reddish complexion from the people of Thamud, who crippled the camel [of Prophet Salehas] and the second individual, O Ali, is the one who will strike your head and cause your beard to be smeared with blood.’” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 6, p. 261, Ammar bin Yassir, Hadith 18511, Aalam-ul-Kutub, Beirut, 1998) Abu Mijlas states, “On one occasion, Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra offered the prayer but kept it short. Someone asked him the reason for doing so. He responded, ‘I did not deviate even to the slightest degree from the manner in which the Holy Prophetsa offered his prayer.’”

(Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 6, p.

262, Ammar bin Yassir, Hadith 18514, Aalam-ul-Kutub, Beirut, 1998) This narration is further explained by another narration from Abu Mijlas. He states, “Once Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra led us in a very short prayer which left

29.6.18 Delivered from Baitul Futuh Mosque

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

In the previous Friday sermon, I spoke about Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra. There are some further narrations regarding him, which I will present today.

It is narrated by Hazrat Hassanra that Hazrat Amrra bin al-Aas said, “I hope that Allah will not cast an individual, whom the Messengersa of Allah loved till the day of his demise, into hell.” The people said, “We observed that the Holy Prophetsa used to love you and also appointed you as a governor.” Hazrat Amrra bin al-Aas replied, “Allah knows best, whether the Holy Prophetsa used to love me or said it to grant comfort to my heart. However, there was one individual whom we saw being loved by him.” People asked, “Who was that individual?” Hazrat Amrra bin al-Aas said, “Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra was that individual to whom the Holy Prophetsa always showed affection.” Upon hearing this, the people said, “Was it not you, who killed him during the Battle of Siffin?” Hazrat Amrra bin al-Aas was supporting Amir Muawiyah during that battle. Hazrat Amrra bin al-Aas replied, “By God! We were the ones, who killed him.”

It is mentioned in another narration that Hazrat Amrra bin al-Aas stated, “I am a witness regarding two people whom the Messengersa of Allah loved till the day of their demise. They were Hazrat Abdullahra bin Mas‘ud and Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra.” (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 199, Ammar bin Yassir, Dar Ihya Atturath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) Abu Bakr bin Muhammad bin Amr bin Hazm narrated from his father, “When Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra was martyred, Amr bin Hazm went to Hazrat Amr bin al-Aas and said, ‘Ammarra has been martyred, whereas I have heard the Messenger of Allahsa saying, “He will be martyred by a rebellious group.”’ Upon hearing this, Hazrat Amr stood up, and in a state of worry, he went to Hazrat Muawiyah. Hazrat Muawiyah asked if everything was alright. He replied that Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra had been martyred. Hazrat Muawiyah asked as to what the issue was with Ammarra being martyred. Hazrat Amr said, ‘I have heard the Messenger of Allahsa saying, “He will be martyred by a rebellious group.”’

Muawiyah replied, ‘We did not kill him.

It was Hazrat Alira and his companions,

the people astonished. Hazrat Ammarra stated: ‘Did I not complete the ruku‘ and sujood [bowing down and prostrating in prayer]?’ They responded: ‘Yes, certainly you did.’ Hazrat Ammarra responded: ‘I offered a prayer of the Holy Prophetsa in this Salat which is as follows:

َ َْْ َ َ ُ َ ْ َ ْ َ ّٰ َ ‫الل ُھ ّم ِب ِعل ِمک الغ ْی َب َوق ْد َر ِتک َعلی الخل ِق ٔا ْح ِی ِن ْی َما‬ ْ َ ُ َ ْ َ َ َ َّ َ َْ َ ْ ‫َع ِل ْم َت ال َح َیاۃ خی ًرا ل ِی َوتوَف ِن ْی ِاذا کان ِت الوَفاۃ خی ًرا ل ِْی۔‬ ْ َ َ َ َ َّ َ ْ َ ْ َ َ َ ْ َ َ ُ َ ْ َ ‫اد ِۃ َوک ِل َمۃ ال َح ّ ِق فِی‬ ‫اسٔالک خشیتک فِی الغی ِب والشھ‬ َ َ ّ ٰ ْ َْْ َّ َْ َ ّ َ َ َْ ‫الرِضا َوالق ْص َد فِی الفق ِر َوال ِغنی َولَذۃ النظ ِر ِالٰی‬ ‫الغض ِب و‬ َ ّ َ َ َ َّ َ ْ َ ُ ْ ُ َ َ َ َ ٰ َ ْ َ َ ْ َ ‫اء َمض ّر ٍۃ‬ ‫وج ِھک والشوق ِالی ل ِقائِک واعوذ ِبک ِمن ضر‬ َ ْ ْ َ َ ْ ْ َ ْ َّ ّ َ َّ ُ ّٰ َ َّ ُ َ ْ ْ َ ‫اج َعلنا‬ ‫ان و‬ ِ ‫و ِمن فِتن ٍۃ م ِضل ٍۃ۔ اللھم زیِنا ِب ِزین ِۃ الاِیم‬ ً ْ ‫ُھ َداۃ َم ْھ ِد ّیِی َن‬

“O Allah, You are aware of the knowledge of the unseen and Your power encompasses all of creation. I implore You to keep me alive only to the time you think my life is good for me and give me death when it is better for me. O Allah! I seek Your protection from the unseen and that what is visible, and I beg You to grant me the strength to speak the truth when in a state of anger and delight. I beseech You to grant me the ability to adopt the middle way during times of difficulty as well as abundance. I beg You to grant me the delightful sight to witness Your holy countenance and the eagerness and desire to meet You. I seek Your protection from any affliction and mischief that can lead one astray. O Allah! Adorn us with the beauty of faith and make us those from whom people find guidance.” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 6, p. 262, Ammar bin Yassir, Hadith 18515, Aalam-ulKutub, Beirut, 1998) It is also mentioned in a narration that Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra would recite Surah Ya-Sin at the pulpit on Fridays. (AtTabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 193, Ammar bin Yassir, Dar Ihya At-turath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) Harith bin Suwaid narrates, “A person once spoke ill of Hazrat Ammarra in front of Hazrat Umarra and complained about him. When Hazrat Ammarra heard of this, he raised his hands in prayer and said: ‘O Allah! If this person has fabricated a lie about me then grant him abundance in this world and hold him accountable in the hereafter.’” (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 194, Ammar bin Yassir, Dar Ihya Atturath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) Abu Naufal bin Abi Aqrab states: “Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra was the quietest out of everyone and would talk very little. He would say: ‘I seek refuge with Allah from every mischief. I seek refuge with Allah from every mischief.’”

(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 194, Ammar bin Yassir, Dar Ihya At-turath AlArabi, 1990, Beirut) Khaithamah bin Abi Subrah states, “I came to Medina and prayed to Allah the Almighty seeking company of a righteous person. Allah the Almighty granted me the companionship of Hazrat Abu Hurairahra.

Hazrat Abu Hurairahra enquired: ‘Which tribe do you belong to?’ I responded, ‘I am from the area of Qufa. I have come here to

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Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM gain knowledge and goodness.’ Hazrat Abu Hurairahra stated, ‘Do you not have people in your midst whose prayers are accepted, such as Hazrat Sa‘d ra bin Abi Waqas, who would carry the water and shoes of the Holy Prophetsa, Hazrat Abdullahra bin Masud, the Prophet’s confidant, Hazrat Huzaifah bin Yamanra and Ammar bin Yasirra, about whom the Holy Prophet’s blessed words were: “Allah the Almighty has safeguarded him from Satan”, and also Hazrat Salmanra, the one who had knowledge of the two books – The New Testament and the Holy Quran?’” (AlMustadrak Ala Al-Sahihain, Vol. 3, p. 481, Hadith 5726, Dar-ul-Haramain Li AlTaba’ati Wa Al-Nashre Wa Al-Tauzi, 1997) He asked that if such people were present then why was it that they did not obtain benefit from their company?

Muhamamd bin Ali bin Hanafiya narrates, “Hazrat Ammar bin Yassirra came to the Holy Prophetsa. At the time, the Holy Prophetsa was unwell. The Holy Prophetsa said, ‘Shall I teach you a prayer which Gabriel said for me?’ Hazrat Ammarra responded: ‘Yes, O Prophet of Allahsa.’ The Holy Prophetsa then taught him the following prayer:

ُ َ ْ ُ َ َ ْ َْ َ ُْ ‫ِب ْس ِم الل ِہ ارقِیک و‬ ‫اللہ یَش ِف ْیک ِم ْن ک ِ ّل َدا ٍء ّی ٔو ِذیْک‬

That is, ‘I begin all prayers with the name of Allah and then blow on you.

May God Almighty grant you recovery from every disease that might cause you to suffer.’ [He then said], ‘Hold fast to this and rejoice.’” (Al-Mustadrak Ala AlSahihain, Vol. 3, pg. 481-482, Hadith 5726, Dar-ul-Haramain Li Al-Taba’ati Wa Al-Nashre Wa Al-Tauzi, 1997) It is related by Hazrat Anasra that the Holy Prophetsa said, “Paradise yearns for Hazrat Alira, Hazrat Ammarra, Hazrat Salmanra and Hazrat Bilalra.” (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 3, p. 1138, Yassir bin Ammar, Darul Jaleel, Beirut, 1992).

Hazrat Huzaifahra narrates, “We were sitting alongside the Holy Prophetsa when he stated, ‘I am unaware of how long I will remain amongst you. Thus, you should follow these people when I am gone.’ The Holy Prophetsa was pointing, at the time, towards Hazrat Abu Bakrra and Hazrat Umarra, and said, ‘Adopt the way of Ammarra and attest to whatever Ibn-eMasudra says to you.’” (Sunan Al-Tirmadhi, Abwaab-ul-Munaaqib, Baab Munaaqib, Ammar bin Yassir, Hadith 3799) In reference to Hazrat Ammarra, it was mentioned last week that he was misled by the rebellious group when Hazrat Usmanra had sent him to investigate the governor there. He met the rebellious party and a thorough investigation did not take place.

Whilst commenting on this in one place, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra says that the disorder created against Hazrat Usmanra and Khilafat was because these people were not properly trained and they would visit the headquarters very little. They possessed very limited knowledge of the Holy Quran and faith. For this reason, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra instructed the Jamaat that they should learn from

this and this should serve as a lesson.

Firstly, one should obtain knowledge of the Holy Quran, stay connected with the headquarters, and learn about the faith. In this way, if there ever was any discord in the Jamaat in the future, they will be able to protect themselves. (Anwar-e-Khilafat, Anwar-ul-Uloom, Vol.3, p.171) Hence, we should always keep this in mind. It is not possible for everyone to visit the headquarters and they cannot establish a personal relation with Khilafat in this manner. However, in this day and age, learning about the faith and the Holy Quran is possible for everyone through MTA, which has been established by Allah Almighty. This is such a resource that, if we wish, we can learn religious knowledge. One can find lessons on the Quran and the Hadith; the books of the Promised Messiahas and Friday Sermons are all on MTA. One can establish a relation with the institution of Khilafat in this manner. There are also other speeches that are played on MTA. So in this regard, if we at least connect ourselves and our children to MTA, then this can serve as a very good way of training. At the same time, this can also protect us against every kind of mischief and disorder and become a source of increasing one’s knowledge. So members of the Jamaat should direct their attention towards this. They should form a bond through MTA, which has been granted to us by God Almighty.

Hazrat Abu Lubabahra bin Abdul Munzir is another companion that I will mention. There are varying opinions about his name. Some have reported that his name was Bashir. Ibn-e-Ishaaq states that his name was Rifaa and according to Allama Zamkhashri it was recorded as Marwan. In any case, he was from the Ansar [Muslim inhabitants of Medina] and belonged to a tribe called Aus. He was one of the twelve chiefs and participated in Bai‘at-e-Uqbah. During the Battle of Badr, the Holy Prophetsa appointed Hazrat Abdullah bin Maktoom as the Amir in his absence, but when he reached a place called Roha, which is thirty-six miles from Medina, then perhaps owing to the fact that Abdullah was blind and anticipating the arrival of the Meccan Army, the Holy Prophetsa thought that the arrangements in Medina should be made stronger. Therefore, he appointed Abu Lubabahra bin Munzir as the Amir of Medina and sent him back. The Holy Prophetsa instructed that Hazrat Abdullah bin Maktoom should be the Imam for prayers, and all the administrative duties should be carried out by Hazrat Abu Lubabahra. (Seerat Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra, p.

354) In any case, this is how he returned after travelling half way.

Ibn-e-Ishaq says that the Holy Prophetsa assigned a portion for him from the spoils of war. (Al-Asaaba fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 290, Abu Lababa bin Abdul Munzir, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyah, Beirut, 1995) During the Battle of Badr, the Holy Prophetsa, Hazrat Alira and Hazrat Abu

Lubabahra would all take turns to sit on the camel. Hazrat Alira and Hazrat Abu Lubabahra insisted that they should go by foot and for the Holy Prophetsa to remain on the camel, but the Holy Prophetsa did not agree and smiled, saying the two of them were not stronger than him in walking, nor was he in less need when it came to gaining reward than the two of them. (Seerat Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra, p.

353), (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 2, pg.

15-16, Ammar bin Yassir, Dar Ihya Atturath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) After the Battle of Badr, the Holy Prophetsa sent Hazrat Zaidra bin Haritha to the people of Medina to convey to them the glad tidings. Hazrat Zaidra came on the camel of the Holy Prophetsa. When he reached the prayer area, he shouted out, whilst on the camel, that the two sons of Rabi‘a, Utbah and Shaybah, the sons of Hajjaj, Abu Jahl and Abul Bakhtari, Zam‘ah bin al-Aswad and Umaiyyah bin Khalf had all been killed and Suhail bin Amr and many others had been held captive. The people of Medina could not believe what Zaidra bin Haritha was saying and thought that Zaidra had fled after losing, and this angered the Muslims.

The hypocrites and enemies were saying that he was panicking and this was why he was saying all this. A man from among the hypocrites said to Hazrat Usama bin Zaidra, “Your master and all those with him have all been killed.” One man said to Hazrat Abu Lubabahra “Your friends [i.e. the Companionsra] have been desolated to the extent that they will never be able to come together again, now that Muhammadsa and his high-ranking Companionsra have all been killed. This camel belongs to him and we recognise it.

Out of fear, Hazrat Zaidra does not even know what he is saying.” The protagonists further said that Hazrat Zaidra did not know himself what he was saying and had returned having fled from the defeat.

Hazrat Abu Lubabahra replied that God Almighty would prove his words to be wrong. The Jews too were saying that Hazrat Zaidra had returned having been defeated. Hazrat Usama bin Zaidra states, “I asked my father in private if what he says is true.” Hazrat Zaid replied, “O my son, by Allah all that I have said is the truth.” Hazrat Usamara states that upon hearing this his became resolute. (Kitabul-Maghazi, Vol. 1, p. 114, Badr Al-Qitaal, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyaah, Beriut, 2004).

An incident highlighting the simplicity and loyalty of Hazrat Abu Lubabahra is that when the Holy Prophetsa became free from the Battle of the Ditch and returned to the city, he had barely put off his arms and bathed, when he was informed by way of Divine indication that until a verdict had been settled with respect to the treachery and rebellion of the Banu Quraizah, the Holy Prophetsa should not have laid in his arms. The Holy Prophetsa was then informed that he should march towards the Banu Quraizah at once. Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa made a general announcement to the Companions directing that everyone

should set out towards the fortresses of the Banu Quraizah and that the Asr Salat would be offered there. Initially, the Jewish people behaved in a very arrogant and insolent manner. However, as time went on, they began to feel the effects of the besiegement and felt helplessness that the Muslims had surrounded them. In the end, after conferring with one another as to what to do next, they suggested that such a Muslim should be called upon who, due to having a good relation with them and out of his simplicity, could be swayed by them in order to find out the intentions of the Holy Prophetsa regarding them. That way, they could make a decision going forward as to which plan of action they should follow. Hence, they sent a messenger to the Holy Prophetsa requesting him to send Abu Lubabahra bin Munzir Ansari to them in their fortress so that they could take his advice. The Holy Prophetsa granted him permission and he went forth into their fortress. The chiefs of Banu Quraizah had planned that as soon as Abu Lubabahra would enter the fortress, the women and children would all go crying to him and try to overwhelm him with all their problems and difficulties. As it were, Abu Lubabahra was affected by it, and when Banu Quraizah asked him what would be of them if they opened their fortress to allow Muhammadsa to make his verdict, Abu Lubabahra unwittingly answered, “Yes come down now” but also indicated with his hand swiping across the neck, i.e. that the Holy Prophetsa would order to have them killed.

Hazrat Abu Lubabahra says that when it occurred to him that this indication was an act of dishonesty towards God and His Prophetsa, (and that he had made a grave mistake by showing that sign) his legs gave way. He made his way to Masjid Nabwi.

Hazrat Abu Lubabahra tied himself to a pillar of the mosque (as a punishment for himself). He vowed that till God Almighty accepted his repentance, he would remain tied to that pillar. Hazrat Abu Lubabahra said that when the Holy Prophetsa got to hear the news about what took place in the fortress of Banu Quraizah, the Holy Prophetsa said, “Leave him alone, let God Almighty decide his fate.” The Holy Prophetsa said, “If Abu Lubabah had come to me, I would have sought forgiveness for him. Now, that he has not come to me and has gone elsewhere, leave him be.” Hazrat Abu Lubabahra says that he remained in this ordeal for fifteen days. Hazrat Abu Lubabahra says, “I saw a dream and would often recall that dream. In my dream I saw that we had been surrounded by Banu Quraizah and I was trapped in a pungent swamp. I was trying to get out of there but was unable to do so. It was as if I was about to die from the smell. Then I saw a flowing river. I saw that I washed myself in this river, till I became pure and clean and started to smell nice.” Hazrat Abu Lubabahra went to Hazrat Abu Bakrra to seek the interpretation of this dream.

Hazrat Abu Bakrra interpreted the dream that he would be faced with a difficulty which would make him grieve, but then his difficulties would be dispelled. Hazrat

10 Abu Lubabahra says, “While tied to the pillar, I used to recall this interpretation of Hazrat Abu Bakrra and was very hopeful that my repentance would be accepted.”

Hazrat Umme Salamara states that the news of pardon of Hazrat Abu Lubabahra was revealed in her home. (The Holy Prophetsa received a Divine revelation at the time.) Hazrat Umme Salamara relates, “At the time of dawn, I saw that the Holy Prophetsa was smiling. I said, ‘May Allah the Exalted always keep you smiling.

What has made you so cheerful?’ The Holy Prophetsa replied, ‘The repentance of Abu Lubabahra has been accepted.’ I asked, ‘O prophet of God, can I tell him this?’ The Holy Prophetsa said, ‘Yes, if you so wish.’”

Hazrat Umme Salamara says, “I called out from the door of the chamber, (this incident is before the commandment of Purdah was revealed), ‘O Abu Lababa! Be content for Allah has shown His blessings to you and has accepted your repentance.’”

Upon this, people rushed to untie Hazrat Abu Lubabahra, but he said, “No, only the Holy Prophetsa will free me from this pillar.” When the Holy Prophetsa arrived to offer the Fajr prayers, he untied Abu Lubabahra with his blessed hands.” Hazrat Abu Lubabahra said, “The ancestral home, where I ended up committing such a sin, I will forsake that house. I have made a grave error and for this, I relinquish my house and give my possessions in charity for the sake of Allah and His Prophet.”

The Holy Prophetsa advised him that he could only give away one-third of that in charity. Hazrat Abu Lubabahra gave a third of his possession in charity and gave up his ancestral home. (Seerat Khatam-unNabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahibra, pg. 597-599), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 6, pg. 261-262, Abe Lubabah, Dar-ulKutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, 2004, Beirut) Mentioning this in detail, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra states, “The Banu Quraizah had dishonoured their pact with the Muslims and this could not be passed over. The Prophetsa collected his exhausted force and told them that there was no rest for them yet. Before the sun went down, he said, they must reach the forts of the Banu Quraizah. Then he sent Alira to the Banu Quraizah to ask them why they had gone back on their treaty. The Banu Quraizah showed no regret and no inclination to ask for forgiveness. Instead, they insulted Hazrat Alira and the other Muslim delegates and started hurling vile abuse at the Prophetsa and the women of his family. They said that they did not care for Muhammadsa and had never had any kind of pact with him. When Hazrat Alira returned to report the reply of the Jews, he found the Prophetsa and the Companionsra advancing towards the Jewish forts.

The Jews had been verbally abusing the Prophetsa, his wives and daughters.

Fearing lest this should pain the Prophetsa, Hazrat Alira suggested there was no need for the Holy Prophetsa to take part as the Muslims themselves could deal with the Jews. The Holy Prophetsa understood the matter and said, ‘You do not wish for me to hear their abuse, Ali?’ ‘Indeed,’ said Alira. The Holy Prophetsa said, ‘What

Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM difference does it make? Mosesas was of their kith and kin. Yet they inflicted more suffering on him than they have on me.’

The Holy Prophetsa continued to advance.

The Jews put up their defences and started fighting. Their women also joined them.

Some Muslims were sitting at the foot of a wall. A Jewish woman, seeing this, dropped a stone on them and killed one of them. The siege went on for some days.

At the end of this period, the Jews felt they would not be able to hold out for long. Then their chiefs sent word to the Prophetsa requesting him to send Abu Lubabahra, an Ansari chief of the Aus, a tribe friendly to the Jews. They wanted to consult him about a possible settlement.

The Holy Prophetsa sent Abu Lubabahra to the Jews, who asked him if they should lay down their arms and accept the settlement of the Holy Prophetsa. Abu Lubabahra said that they should. But at the same time he passed a finger over his neck, making the sign of death. The Prophetsa had said nothing on this subject to anybody. But Abu Lubabahra, fearing that the crime of the Jews merited nothing but death, unwittingly made this sign, which proved fateful for the Jews. The latter declined Abu Lubabah’sra advice and refused to accept the Holy Prophet’s conditions. Had they accepted it, the utmost punishment they would have suffered would have been expulsion from Medina. But as ill-luck would have it, they refused to accept the proposal by the Holy Prophetsa. Instead of the Holy Prophet’s proposal, they said that they would accept the punishment handed out by Sa‘d bin Mu‘azra, chief of their allies, the Aus. They would agree to any punishment proposed by him. A dispute also arose among the Jews. Some of them began to say that their people had really gone back on their agreement with the Muslims. The behaviour of the Muslims, on the other hand, showed that they were true and honest and that their religion also was true. Those who thought in this way joined Islam. Amr bin Saadi, one of the Jewish chiefs, reproved his people and said, ‘You have committed a breach of faith and gone back on your plighted word. The only course now open to you is either to join Islam or give jizya.’ They said, ‘We will neither join Islam nor give jizya, for dying is better than giving jizya.’ Amr replied that in that case he stood absolved, and saying this left the fort. He was sighted by Muhammadra bin Maslama, commander of a Muslim column, who asked him who he was. On learning of his identity, he told him to depart in peace and himself prayed loudly:

ْ َ َ َ َ َ َ ْ ْ ْ َ َ َّ ُ ّٰ َ ‫ات ال ِک َرا ِم‬ ِ ‫اللھم لا تح ِرم ِنی ِاقالۃ عثر‬

That is, ‘God, give me ever the power to screen the mistakes of the decent.’ What he meant was that this Jew had shown remorse and regret over the conduct of his people. It was the moral duty of Muslims, therefore, to forgive men like him. In letting him go, he had done a good thing, and he prayed that God should give him the chance to do such good deeds again and again. When the Holy Prophetsa got to know of what Muhammadra bin

Maslama had done, he did not reprove him for letting go this Jewish leader.

Rather, he approved of what had been done.” (Dibacha Tafsir-ul-Quran, Anwarul-Uloom, Vol.20, pg. 282-284) This also clarifies the misconception that the Holy Prophetsa was oppressive and ordered the killing of a Jewish tribe.

They were themselves the architects of their own downfall. Instead of accepting the decision of the Holy Prophetsa, they wished the decision to be passed from the leader of another tribe, who had accepted Islam. Nonetheless, this decision was made taking their own teachings into account. Therefore, no blame lies with the Holy Prophetsa, nor with any of the companions.

Allama ibn Sa‘d has written that according to a narration, during the Battle of Qainqa and the Battle of Saweeq, Hazrat Abu Lubabahra had the honour of serving as a representative of the Holy Prophetsa in Medina. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 2, p.

22, Baab Ghazwah Qainqa Wa Ghazwah Saweeq, Dar Ihya At-turath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) At the Victory of Mecca, Hazrat Abu Lubabahra was in the company of the Holy Prophetsa as his fellow-rider. He was holding up the flag of the Ansar tribe, Umar bin Auf. Hazrat Abu Lubabahra accompanied the Holy Prophetsa in many battles. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p.

349, Abu Lubabah bin Abdul Munzir, Dar Ihya At-turath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) Hazrat Abu Lubabahra passed away during the era of Hazrat Ali’s Khilafat.

There are also some who are of the opinion that he passed away after the martyrdom of Hazrat Usmanra. Another estimate is reported that he lived even after 50 Hijri.

(Al-Asaaba fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 290, Abu Lubabah bin Abdul Munzir, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyah, Beirut, 1995) Saeed bin Musayyab relates from Hazrat Abu Lubabahra bin Abdul Munzir that the Holy Prophetsa prayed for rain on a Friday, saying,

َ ْ َّ ُ ّٰ َ َ ْ َّ ُ ّٰ َ َ ْ َّ ُ ّٰ َ ‫اس ِقنا‬ ‫اللھم اس ِقنا۔ اللھم اس ِقنا۔ اللھم‬

“O Allah, send down rain upon us! O Allah, send down rain upon us! O Allah, send down rain upon us!” Abu Lababara stood up and said, “O Prophet of Allahsa, the fruits have ripened in the orchards.”

The narrator states that they could not see any cloud in the skies at the time. The Holy Prophetsa prayed, “O Allah! Send forth the rain in such abundance that Abu Lubabahra will stop the waterhole reaching his barn of grains with the clothes off his body. He says that after the prayer, rain began to fall. The clouds emerged, rainfall began and the Holy Prophetsa then led the prayer. The narrator states that the Ansar came to Hazrat Abu Lubabahra and said, “O Abu Lubabah, by God this rain shall not end until, according to the statement of the Holy Prophetsa, you do not stop the flow of water entering into your stack of grain by using the clothes off of your bare body. Thus, Hazrat Abu Lubabahra stood up to stop the flow of water with his clothes and thereafter the rain stopped.”

(Al-Sunan Al-Kubra Libehqi, Vol. 3, p.

500, Kitab-ul-Salat Al-Istisqa, Baab AlIstisqa, Hadith 6530, Maktaba Al-Rushd, Beirut, 2004) Hazrat Abu Lubabahra appeared before the Holy Prophetsa with his grandson, Abdur Rahman bin Zaid, (who was the nephew of Hazrat Umarra), and had him covered in the bark of a date palm tree.

The Holy Prophetsa enquired, “O Abu Lubabah, what do you bring?” Hazrat Abu Lubabahra replied, “O Prophetsa of God, this is my grandson and I have never seen a new-born so weak.” The Holy Prophetsa lifted the child and put his hand on his head and prayed. Owing to the blessings of this prayer, when he became older, Abdur Rahman bin Zaid would become the tallest among all when stood in line for prayer. Hazrat Umarra married him to his daughter, Fatimah, who was born to Hazrat Umme Kulsoomra. Hazrat Umme Kulsoomra was the daughter of Hazrat Alira and Hazrat Fatimahra. (Imtaa-ul-Asmaa, Vol. 6, p. 146, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1999) Hazrat Anas bin Malik states that from among the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa, there were two Companions who lived the farthest; Hazrat Abu Lubabah bin Abdul Munzir, whose house was in Quba and Hazrat Abu Abbas bin Jabrah, who lived with the tribe of Banu Haritha. Both of them would come to offer their prayer with the Holy Prophetsa.

(Al-Mustadrak Ala Al-Sahihain, Vol. 1, p.

309, Hadith 5726, Dar-ul-Haramain Li Al-Taba’ati Wa Al-Nashre Wa Al-Tauzi, 1997) This was the condition of the Companionsra. May God Almighty continue to elevate their station.

After the Friday Prayer, I shall lead two funeral prayers; one is present and the other will be in absentia.

The funeral prayer in absentia is of respected Qazi Shaban Ahmad Khan Sahib from Sawaba Garden, Lahore. Qazi Shaban Ahmad Khan Sahib, son of Qazi Muhammad Salman Sahib, was martyred on 25 June 2018 at the age of 47, when opponents [of Ahmadiyyat] entered into his house and shot him – Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.

According to detailed reports, two masked men entered the house while Qazi Sahib and his wife were in a room and their daughters were in the other room. Qazi Sahib’s wife at the time was in the bathroom. When she came out, she saw two masked men. One of the men pointed the pistol towards her head and took her to another room where their daughters were. The other man remained in Qazi Sahib’s room and fired three shots into Qazi Sahib’s abdomen, and he passed away at the scene – Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.

The deceased accepted Ahmadiyyat along with his family in 2001 through a friend, Muhammad Iqbal Sahib. Qazi Sahib originally lived Muzaffarabad, Kashmir. He moved to the Nashter Colony, Sawaba Garden in Lahore. He also lived in Township, Lahore for a short period before that. Qazi Shaban Sahib was running a school for children with

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Friday 27 July 2018 | AL HAKAM disabilities and lived on the top floor of the school building. Recently there was construction work taking place in the lower floors of the school building and scaffolds were being erected. These two men entered and hid there, while the scaffolding work was being done. They then waited for the opportunity to attack.

The deceased martyr possessed countless qualities. After talking the Bai‘at, he became an extremely devoted and pious individual. He had great love and attachment with Khilafat. The deceased martyr had set up a satellite dish to watch MTA so that he and his family could remain attached to Khilafat through this. He would greatly excel in offering chanda and other financial sacrifices. He was serving as the Secretary for Audio and Video in his local president’s Amila [executive committee]. He would fix the satellite dishes for the locals without taking any payment.

Qazi Sahib was married to his cousin, and both, along with their children, were the only Ahmadis in their family. As a result of them becoming Ahmadi, their family began to oppose them. A few months prior, Qazi Sahib’s brother-inlaw came to his house and said that he had found out that they all had become “Mirzai”. He then noticed the satellite dish and tried to break it. Qazi Sahib stopped him, and they had a heated exchange of words.

Nevertheless, the deceased’s brotherin-law said to his sister that her nikah [Islamic marriage ceremony] had become annulled because her husband had become a Mirzai [Ahmadi], therefore she should go back with him. The wife of the

late Qazi Sahib said to her brother: “I have also become an Ahmadi and a Muslim. I deem Qazi Sahib to be a Muslim, therefore I will not go anywhere with you.”

Qazi Sahib’s wife said that the deceased was receiving threats on a regular basis, as a result of which he was anxious, and for a few days [prior to the incident], he remained quiet. He did not leave the house as much either. The late respected Qazi Sahib had told his wife that if anything was to happen to him, she should contact the local President of the area. Thus, after the incident of the martyrdom took place, she acted in this very manner and informed the office bearers of the Jamaat. She showed great steadfastness, and despite the fact that many non-Ahmadi relatives came, she told them that Ahmadis would lead the funeral prayers and the burial would be taken care of by Ahmadis. After his demise, some of Qazi Sahibs relatives came to Baitun Noor Mosque but they did not offer the funeral prayers. The wife and children of Qazi sahib also went to graveyard.

The deceased martyr is survived by his wife, Shahnaz Shabaan Sahiba, who is 40 years old, and daughters: Kiran who is 19 years old, Sidrah Shabaan who is 18 years old and Malaekah who is 11 years old.

All three daughters suffer from Polio and as a result they have certain disabilities.

May Allah the Almighty become their Guardian Himself and remove all their apprehensions. May He continue to elevate the status of Qazi Sahib.

The second funeral, which is present, is for Mrs Amatul Haye Begum Sahiba, daughter of Seith Muhammad Ghaus

Sahib. She passed away on 23 June 2018 and was over 100 years old. Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.

Her father Seith Muhammad Ghaus Sahib had two special distinctions. Firstly, although he was not a companion of the Promised Messiahas, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra granted permission for him to be buried in Bahishti Maqbarah, Qadian, in the enclosure where the Companionsra are buried.

The second distinction, according to the book Ashab-e-Ahmad, is as follows: “Seith Muhammad Ghaus is very fortunate as he was the first person in 42 years whose funeral prayer was offered in the same locality and area where the blessed body of the Promised Messiahas was placed.” At that instant, Hazrat Sheikh Yaqub Ali Irfani Sahibra stood up on a stool or a chair, and in a loud voice attested to this fact.

During the Nikah ceremony of Amatul Haye Sahiba – despite her father being present – Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra was her Wali [Islamic legal guardian] at the wish of her father and also led the nikah.

During her nikah, Huzoorra said: “Now, I shall announce the marriage ceremony of the younger daughter of Seith Sahib which has been settled with Muhammad Yunus Sahib, a close relative – perhaps the nephew – of Dr Muhammad Abdullah Khan sahib. In this marriage, Seith Sahib has given precedence to sincerity. I wrote to him stating that due to the difference in culture, he should look for a suitor in Hyderabad, however, it was his desire to look for a proposal from Qadian or the Punjab. In this way, it would give him an

opportunity to visit Qadian. Muhammad Yunus Sahib is from the district of Karnal, which is near to Delhi. Nevertheless, it is closer to Qadian than Hyderabad. Seith Sahib belongs to a noble family. The women of his family and the women of my family, the girls and boys of both families have such relations, as if we are all part of the same family. There are no formalities between our families, and on their weddings or occasions of sorrow, it is as if the jubilation or sorrow has befallen my own family. His daughter’s marriage has been settled with a dowry of 1000 rupees, with Muhammad Yunus Sahib, who is the son of Abdul Aziz Sahib from Ladvah, Karnal district.” Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra then says: “Seith sahib has requested that I should be the Wali of the bride.”

Amatul Haye Sahiba would regularly observe the prayers and also fast. She would offer prayers and had an earnest relationship with Khilafat. She would come to visit me frequently despite her health and always displayed a level of sincerity. She was a pious and righteous woman and also a Moosia [part of the scheme of Al-Wasiyyat]. She is survived by two daughters and two sons, as well as a number of grandchildren. She was the mother of Muhammad Idrees Sahib of Germany. One of her grandsons, Musawer Sahib, lives here and works in Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya.

May Allah the Almighty elevate her status and enable her progeny to establish a sincere and honest relationship with Khilafat.

(Translated by The Review of Religions)

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Book Intro

Minorities in an Islamic State Author: Malik Saifur Rahman Publisher: Islam International Publications Ltd. his booklet is a short but great work T

by Malik Saifur Rehman Sahib, a great scholar of the Jamaat. The work is multifac-

eted as it removes many allegations on the Holy Prophetsa of Islam, lays out a guideline for Muslim states in terms of how to treat minorities and gives a beautiful angle of the character of the Holy Prophetsa of Islam from authentic sources.

To introduce this book, we thought it best to include some passages from within the work: The dhimmis in an Islamic state It was this declaration of protection of and responsibility for the non-Muslims, on the basis of which the non-Muslim citizens of a Muslim state were described as dhimmis.

True, this term has come to carry some dangerous connotations because of its wrong interpretation by some ignorant Mullahs.

But in the great days of early Islam, the term dhimmi signified the sacred responsibility of Muslims to protect all the rights of the non-Muslim citizens, and that they would have the fullest opportunities to live in peace without the least threat or danger to their security.

The term dhimmis was a source of pride for the Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

The institution of dhimmis contained the secret of the greatness of a government; and the public, irrespective of creed or community to which it belonged, took pride in being the citizens of a state of this kind. The term, at no stage, signified restraint against the fundamental rights of an individual nor did it mean to subject him to the restrictions of a subject and a slave.

That in the days of the Holy Prophetsa and his successors, this principle of equality was followed in its highest sense is an open chapter of world history. No distinction was made between a Muslim and a non-Muslim in social and civic affairs. Every officer of state was issued clear directions particularly to protect the rights of non-Muslim citizens, to respect their dignity and honour and not to give them any cause or occasion for complaint.

Jew. After some time, when the Jew came to realise his loan, he was rather rude and insulting in his demeanour towards the Holy Prophetsa. He used such language that the companions of the Holy Prophetsa flew into rage. But the Prophetsa restrained them and said: “Please leave him be. He has the right to say what he has said because I owe him what he demands.” After this, the Prophetsa paid him the money he owed. Eventually, the Jew accepted Islam when he experienced such good treatment at the hands of the Prophetsa.

Once a Jewish lady, who was a dhimmiyah from Khyber, tried to poison him by offering him some poisoned roasted meat. On being found out, she apologised, and instead of punishing her, the Prophetsa forgave her.

Hazrat Anasra reports that the Prophetsa accepted the invitation of a Jew and willingly partook of the humble fare of fat and oat meal.

Ibn-e-Abi Laila relates that one day, Suhail bin Hanif and Qais bin Sa‘d were sitting in Qadsiyyah, when a funeral procession passed by. The two got up to respect the deceased. Somebody pointed out that the funeral was that of a non-Muslim, whereat the two replied: “What does it matter? Do you not remember that once a funeral procession passed by the Holy Prophetsa and he got up? The people pointed out that it was the funeral of a Jew. The Prophetsa replied, ‘Do you not think the Jews too are human beings?’”

Abu Hurrairahra reports that once, a non-Muslim stranger stayed with the Prophetsa as a guest. The Prophetsa milked one of his goats and offered the milk to the guest, but the guest was not satisfied. The Prophetsa offered him the milk of a second goat, but the guest was still not satisfied. In fact, he drank the milk of as many as seven goats. The Prophetsa was amused at his appetite but would say nothing. Moreover, the Holy Prophetsa, as a matter of habit, used to visit the ailing non-Muslims to express sympathy with them and to share their sorrows and sufferings.

The Holy Prophet’s sociological relations with non-Muslims The Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, as head of the Islamic state, treated the non-Muslims on a footing of absolute equality and tried successfully to establish good business and social relations with them. Thus, we see that once he borrowed some money from a

Protection of the rights of dhimmis Hazrat Bilalra, who handled the domestic expenses of the Holy Prophetsa, borrowed some money from a dhimmi for the personal use of the Holy Prophetsa. The day when the loan was to be repaid was approaching fast but there was no money to repay it. Bilalra was afraid that the creditor would press

his demand and make the situation awkward for him. He conveyed his fears to the Prophetsa and begged leave to get out of Medina for a few days to escape from the clutches of the creditor. Under the law of the time, a money-lender could even put the borrower under house arrest. Bilalra was afraid that this too might happen. Accordingly, he went to his house and made preparations to go out of the city the following day. Early next morning, Bilalra received word from the Prophetsa that he need not worry as arrangements for payment had been made.

This happened sometime after seventh year of Hijra when Islam was at the heyday of its power. World history is incapable of furnishing a similar example of the protection of rights of an ordinary citizen against a head of state.

Soon after the Fall of Mecca, a deputation of Banu Thaqif from Taif waited on the Holy Prophetsa, who made arrangements for their stay in the mosque, where tents were pitched for them. Some people approached the Prophetsa and objected to their staying in the mosque on the ground that the guests were idolaters and an impure lot. The Prophetsa replied that the Quranic verse, “The idolaters are impure” referred to a condition of heart and not to that of the body; nor for that matter was any human being impure in this sense. Physically speaking, all human beings are pure and have the right to free access to the holiest of holy places.

Hazrat Muhayyisahra, one of the companions of the Prophetsa, was killed in Khyber. His heirs filed a suit for blood-money before the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa asked them if they could swear to the identity of the murderer. They replied, “O Prophet of Allah, how can we testify on oath when we did not happen to be present at the time of murder?” The Prophetsa replied, “You cannot claim damages without proof.

The only alternative that remains under the law is that the Jews of Khyber, whom you suspect, should plead not guilty to the charge fifty times to clear their position.”

The heirs of the late companion said: “The Jews are not reliable, they can easily make false statements and swear to their truth.”

The Holy Prophetsa declared: “Then I cannot do more than this, because the Quranic law does not allow any discrimination.”

It is interesting to note that the Prophetsa

paid the damages to the heirs of Muhayyisah out of his own pocket. Once some Muslims, who were fed up with the machinations of the Jews of Khyber, misappropriated some of their fruits and animals. The Prophetsa was furious when he came to learn of this and said, “Allah does not allow you to enter the houses of the People of the Book without their permission. Similarly, it is absolutely illegal to pluck fruits from their orchards.”

An Ansari reports: “Once I accompanied the Prophetsa on a journey. I was hungry and had nothing to eat. I spotted some goats belonging to some non-Muslims, which I captured and killed and set the cauldron on fire.

Meanwhile, the Holy Prophetsa arrived and came to know of what I had done. He had a bow in his hand, with which he struck at the cauldron and threw it away, and declared, ‘Loot is as illegal as a dead carrion.’”

It is reported in the Musnad of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal that once some children were overtaken by the rush of battle and were trampled to death. The Prophetsa was shocked at this, so to console him, one of the companions submitted: “O Prophet of Allah, after all they were only children of the idolaters.” The Prophetsa said: “The children of idolaters are also humans like you and have the inherent capacities to become the best of men. As a matter of fact, every child is born a Muslim and it is after their birth that their parents make them a Jew, a Christian or something else. Beware! Do not kill children. Beware! Do not kill children.”

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