Al Hakam - 08 June 2018

100 Years Ago...

The Month of Ramadan

A unique article written by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra

The Promised Messiahas on Ramadan Part IV

Syedna Masroor All Pakistan Hard Ball Cricket Tournament

Huzoor'sas fiqh-related verdicts on issues of Ramadan

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Organized by MKA Muqami Rabwah from 28 April to 1 May

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The Big Iftar The National Tabligh Department organised the Big Iftar on Wednesday 23 May 2018 at the Baitul Futuh Mosque, London.

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Hazrat Aishara narrated [that she once asked]: “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think I should say in my supplication, if I come upon Lailatul-Qadr?” The Holy Prophetsa said: “Say: ‘Allahumma innaka Afuwwun tuhibbul-afwa, fa‘fu anni’ (O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me).’”

(Sunan Ibn Majah, Kitab Al-Dua)

ُ ْ َ َ ْ َ ْ َ َ ْ َ ُ ْ َ َ ْ َ ْ َ َ َ ّ َ ُ َ َ ْ َ َ َ ّ َ َ َ َ ‫َع ْن‬ ‫ أنها قالت يا رسول الل ِه أرأيت ِإن وافقت ليلة القد ِر ما أدعو‬،‫عائِشة‬ ُ ُ َ َ ّ ّ َ َُ َ َ َّ ُ ْ َ ْ ْ " ‫ين الل ُه ّم ِإنك عف ّو ت ِح ّب ال َعف َو فاعف ع ِني‬ ِ ‫قال " تقول‬ (‫ كتاب الدعاء‬، ‫)سنن ابن ماجة‬

Rescued from Fire

he last one-third of the month of T Ramadan is known, in light of the tradition of the Holy Prophet , to be sa

that part of Ramadan that guarantees redemption from hellfire. How is this guarantee to be understood?

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa, in his Friday Sermon on 27 August 2010, drew our attention to the fact that this salvation is only guaranteed if the heightened standards of virtue, piety and worship that most of us endeavour to attain during the last ten days of Ramadan are maintained all year round.

This Friday Sermon was delivered by Huzooraa a few days before the start of the last one-third of Ramadan in 2010, and so Huzooraa reminded us that it must not be forgotten that Allah has categorically told us that He has created us for the primary purpose of worshipping Him. Continued on page 3

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words

Lailatul-Qadr - Night of Destiny ٰ ۡ َ ۡ َ ۤ َّ َۡۡ َ َ ِ‫ِانا انزلن ُہ فِ ۡی ل ۡیل ِۃ القدر‬

[Surely, We sent it (i.e. the Quran) down in the Night of Destiny (Surah al-Qadr, 97:2)] Although this Lailatul-Qadr [Night of Destiny] is commonly interpreted as a blessed night, there are references in the Holy Quran which also indicate that the gloomy condition of the world is like a Lailatul-Qadr on account of its hidden qualities, and truthfulness, steadfastness, devotion, and worship during this period of darkness have tremendous value in the estimation of God. And it was that very dark condition that— having reached its ultimate point during the advent of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be

on him, demanded the descent of the Glorious Light.

In view of the dark condition of the time, and as a mercy for those afflicted with darkness, there was an upsurge of the attribute of rahmaniyyat and heavenly blessings addressed themselves to the earth. Thus, this dark condition became a blessing for the world, and because of it, the world received a magnificent mercy in that the perfect man, Sayyidur-Rusul [the Chief of the Messengers]—the like of whom has never been born, nor ever will be—came for the guidance of the world and brought the Radiant Book, the like of which no eye has ever seen. Thus, it was a grand manifestation of God’s perfect rahmaniyyat that He sent down, at the time of gloom and darkness, the Magnificent Light that is called

the Furqan [the Discrimination, i.e. Holy Quran], which distinguishes between truth and falsehood and which demonstrably established truth and uprooted falsehood. It descended upon the earth when the earth had died a spiritual death and great corruption had spread over land and sea. Thus, through its descent, it accomplished that which Almighty Allah has Himself indicated in the words:

َ َ ّٰ َ َ ۤ َ ‫ِا ۡعل ُموۡا ا ّن الل َہ یُ ۡح ِی الۡا ۡرض بَ ۡع َد َموۡ ِت َہا‬

[Know that Allah is now quickening the earth after its death. (Surah al-Hadid, 57:18)] (Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Part 4, pp. 187-188)

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From the Archives

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Then, Huzooraa said, why should these raised standards of worship only be limited to a certain period of the year? Thus, pursuit of one single night of blessings, and that too in a period of ten days out of the whole year, can result in distancing one from the actual purpose of their creation – the worship of Allah as prescribed by Him and as practiced by His beloved prophet, Hazrat Muhammad Mustafasa.

Huzooraa further explained that attaining this great night of blessings is only guaranteed when one continuously upholds a high standard of worship all year round, and only then does Allah, according to His promise, come closer to such persons in the days of Ramadan and awards them with the night known as Lailatul-Qadr or the Night of Destiny.

Huzooraa stated that the month of Ramadan descends on the faithful as a month of spiritual revolution, so those who have continuously strived to attain high standards of virtue and taqwa are the ones who go through a transformation and are granted the blessings of Lailatul-Qadr.

As the month of Ramadan approaches its end, we remind our readers, and ourselves indeed, that in the list of prayers that we offer before Allah most fervently during these days (and nights), we must not forget to pray for our beloved Imam, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa. He is the one ray of hope for the world that is drenched in the darkness of worldly pursuits. He is the only spring of water in the spiritual drought of the world. He is, as the Khalifa of the Promised Messiahas, the equivalent of Fajr (daybreak) at the end of a long, dark, vicious night. He is, for all Muslims, the grand fulfilment of the bounties of Lailatul-Qadr.

Lajna Imaillah Sri Lanka hold Annual Exhibition and Sales

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by Lajna Imaillah Sri Lanka on 12 May 2018 at Ahmadiyya Jubilee Hall, Negombo.

This one-day event was inaugurated by A H Nasir Ahmad – National President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Sri Lanka.

There was a wide variety of displays compared with last year’s event. Waqf-eNau took part in numbers and exhibited their talent and skills which attracted the visitors. The students of Ahmadiyya Montessori also participated and displayed their handicrafts.

An art competition was held in various age groups with 62 Ahmadi girls participating.

A free homeopathy clinic was also one of the features of the event. Treatments were given to 85 patients.

Separate time was allotted for Ahmadi brothers to visit the Exhibition. In total, 269 visitors witnessed the event, representing all chapters of the Ahmadiyya Community in Sri Lanka.

On Break: Stocktaking in Progress

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e learn from Sahih Al-Bukhari – the most authentic anthology of Hadith – and other authentic sources, that the Holy Prophetsa would confine himself to the mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan. It is reported that he observed this practice all his life and after his demise, his wives are reported to have continued the same practice.

Tradition narrates that the Holy Prophetsa initially used to practice E‘tikaf in the middle-third of Ramadan and after the twentieth night, he would go back to his house on the twenty-first day. The same was observed by his companions.

Once in Ramadan, in which he practiced E‘tikaf, he established the night prayers at the night in which he used to return home, and then he addressed the people saying: “I used to practice E‘tikaf for these ten days (i.e. the middle one-third) but now I intend to stay in E‘tikaf for the last ten days; so whoever was in E‘tikaf with me should stay at his place of seclusion. I have verily been informed of the exact date of Lailatul-Qadr, but I have forgotten it. So search for it in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.”

It was from then onwards that the E‘tikaf was, and still is, observed in the last ten days of Ramadan.

Hazrat Aishara reports, and we know from Sahih Bukhari, that the Holy Prophetsa would confine himself from the outside world to a specific place during the last ten days of Ramadan, staying day and night in the mosque. He would offer Fajr prayers and then enter the place of his

E‘tikaf. For this, Hazrat Aishara reports, she would pitch a tent for the Holy Prophetsa in the mosque.

During E‘tikaf, the Holy Prophetsa would only leave his tent to offer prayers in congregation in the mosque or only when he needed to use the lavatory. This shows that he abstained from indulging in any matter of worldly nature and devoted every moment of those days and nights for the remembrance of Allah. The Quran would be reviewed with him in full through Hazrat Gabriel during Ramadan.

One year, the Holy Prophetsa observed E‘tikaf for twenty days in Ramadan instead of ten. This was because he had been unable to observe E‘tikaf the previous year. It is said that the Quran was reviewed with him twice in Ramadan when he observed E‘tikaf twice.

We find mention of E‘tikaf in the Holy Quran in the following verse: َ َ ْ َ ْ ُ َ ْ ُ ْ َ َ َّ ُ ْ ُ َ ُ َ َ ‫اج ِد‬ ِ ‫و لا تبا ِشرو ہن و انتم عاک ِفون فِی المس‬ “And do not go in unto them while you remain in the mosques. These are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ch.2: V.188) The mention of not having physical relations with wives during E‘tikaf shows that it is not permissible to indulge in any matter of worldly nature and to solely focus on spiritual progress by way of spending all available time in the remembrance of Allah.

It should not be mistaken, as some “ambitious” orientalists would fancy, that E‘tikaf is a period of idleness. So, when time is being spent in the remembrance of

Allah, what does that exactly mean? One reads the Quran and understands what their Creator expects of them. One gets to know, through reading Ahadith, what was expected of us by the person who was given the title of Model of Excellence

by Allah the Almighty. Reading Tafsir enhances and deepens the understanding of Allah’s message for mankind, thus enabling one to ponder as to how this can be practiced in the modern-day challenges. This leads one to indulge in attaining this understanding through the writings of the Imam of the Age – the Promised Messiahas – and through the sayings of his Khulafa in various times and in the day that we live in.

Praying to Allah in an atmosphere where there is no worldly disturbance distracting the Mu‘takif (the one in E‘tikaf), they get the chance to pay gratitude to Allah for His blessings – some of which we tend to not reflect upon by being too busy with worldly matters otherwise. This also means supplicating before Allah the Almighty for ourselves, our families, our colleagues, for all Ahmadis, for the Muslim Ummah and above all, for Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa.

Every organisation does stocktaking at least once a year. They get better results, they get to plan better strategies, they get to know about their profits and also about their losses. They get to know what challenges they face and how to overcome them in the best possible manner.

On an individual level, let’s take E‘tikaf as a personal stocktaking. Imagine the benefits!

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100 Years Ago...

The Month of Ramadan We present a unique article written by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra that was included in the 7 June 1918 issue of Al Hakam for this week's “100 Years Ago...”, although it was originally published in Tash-heez-ul-Azhan in 1909.

Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra

In the name of Allah, the Gracious, Ever-Merciful We praise Him and invoke blessings on His Noble Prophet Whether you look at it as the month that God has given precedence above other months; whether you bear in mind its significance as a month where prayers are said more; whether it is looked at as a month where Muslims must strive hard; whether you observe its significance in that the weakest of people get the opportunity to partake in its blessing from dawn till dusk; whether you look at it as a month where generosity has to be shown in one way or another or you believe it to be the month in which Allah’s mercy descends on man, there is no doubt that it is a blessed, rather extremely blessed, month. Blessed are they who seek its blessings, and those who, when they see its end, find a distinct transformation in themselves.

Does God benefit from anyone’s hunger? Does any change come to the

benefit God in any way. The reason why fasting has been prescribed to us is for our purification. As God is the Merciful, in order to purify His servants … and save them from sin, He provided cures, one of which is fasting. A rich person can understand their poor brothers’ and sisters’ plight only through fasting because fasts … will convey the pain and struggle of hunger and thirst to them. The arrogant can only come to realise their helplessness through fasts because through fasts, they will see that fasts make them realise the need for many things. During the fast, hunger and thirst surges through their bodies, enabling them to realise that there is no difference between them and their underprivileged neighbours.

Due to fasts, one safeguards themselves from carnal pleasures and abstains from spiteful words. Fasting produces generosity in a person; it produces perseverance and courage. It enables a person to tame themselves.

Thus, if a person fasts during Ramadan, fulfilling all its conditions with a pure heart, the month of Ramadan can cleanse all the sins they ever committed.

O my friends, who are reading these lines, engage yourselves in prayers and urge your friends to use their time piously by reading to them these words. exalted Kingdom of God through our daily abstinence from food and drink?

Of course not. Neither does His power diminish due to our hunger, nor does it increase. Our God is the God Who is free from all flaws. His power sees no decline as He always was and is eternal, and His power sees no increase as there is nothing else above Him. Remember that our fasting does not

Hence, my intention behind this article is to inform my brothers and sisters not to miss the opportunity of this month and to derive its benefits as much as possible. When we wake up for sehri, if we pray with pious intentions, then God shall surely show His mercy and alleviate the pain and suffering.

Are we here for eternity? Will we not be held accountable for our actions in

the Afterlife? Hence, since we are not immortal and must die one day and our actions will not be forgotten, is this not the perfect opportunity for us to sow seeds in this earth, the fruition of which we will witness in the Hereafter, and thereby making full use of the time given to us?

O my friends, who are reading these lines, engage yourselves in prayers and urge your friends to use their time piously by reading to them these words.

Do you think that you have been saved from God’s wrath by merely accepting

the Messiah of the age? Of course not!

I tell you openly that an even bigger responsibility falls on you, because first you lived in oblivion and could have thus been saved, but now there is no excuse for you before your God and you will be held even more accountable for what you did before God. So, if you wish to save yourselves from Divine chastisement, then do not neglect your religious duties for worldly affairs; do not trap yourselves in sin, for sin causes the heart to rust away. Whoever’s heart is filled with rust moves themselves

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Friday 8 June 2018 | AL HAKAM away from Divine guidance. Correct your ways in such a manner that you do not cause others to stumble. It should not be that on the Day of Reckoning, people complain, “The actions of the people in Your established Jamaat were so disgusting that we detested the thought of being part of them. We did not see Your reflection in them as they were constantly engaged in vices and sins and Satan had gained dominance over them.”

So, fear God’s punishment; lest Angels write you down among the people who led others astray. Engage yourselves in prayers for the prayer that is said from the heart is never ignored.

It is God’s promise that He listens to the pleas of the distressed and God does not break His promise. So, express your helplessness in your prayers in such a way that they are registered at the Divine threshold and, thus, your hearts are enveloped in the love of God. The treasury of God is, in fact, those hearts that are filled with His love. Who would want to destroy their treasure? Thus, if you wish to save yourselves from future afflictions, purify your souls and fill your hearts with the love of God. Before God decrees for death to overtake you, kill your egos as God does not give death to a person twice. This is a sensitive time, so unite together. The sheep that stands alone is an easy target for a wolf. If there is discord between you and you are left alone spiritually, remember that Satan has a better grip on such people and shall consume you [like a wolf consumes a sheep], thereby leaving you spiritually dead.

I possess a heartfelt pain for you that is exceptionally overwhelming, the knowledge of which no one has besides God. That is why I am compelled to call you towards your success and show you the ways of righteousness. What

To express the pain in my heart, I present the prayer below. Maybe a fortunate soul is encouraged by this and consequently prays before his Lord for themselves and for Jamaat-eAhmadiyya, which is my actual intent.

The prayer is as follows:

my mischiefs and when I moved away from You, You came even closer to me.

I was negligent of You, yet You never forgot me. On occasions when parents, relatives, acquaintances, friends and sympathisers are unable to help, You extended Your Hand of omnipotence to

I possess a heartfelt pain for you that is exceptionally overwhelming, the knowledge of which no one has besides God. That is why I am compelled to call you towards your success and show you the ways of righteousness.

“O my Master, my Powerful God! My beloved, my Lord, my Guide; the Creator of the heavens and the earth; the One controlling the wind and the air; O God, Who sent thousands of guides, from Adamas to Jesusas, as leaders for the guidance of the world; the High and Majestic, Who sent such a noble prophet in the person of the Holy Prophetsa; O Gracious God, Who created a guide in the person of the Messiahas as a servant of the Holy Prophetsa; O Creator of light and O You Who effaces darkness, to You, yes only to You does a being as shameful as me prostrate, humbling himself and praying that You listen to his plea: Accept this plea of mine as it was Your promises that gave me the courage to submit my supplications before You. I was nothing, and You gave me life; I was non-existent, and You gave me existence; for my sustenance You created the four elements of nature and created human beings to care for me. When I was unable to express my needs, you created

help me. When I was sad, You made me happy and when I felt low, You gave me joy. When I wept, You made me laugh.

There are many who suffer in living detached, but for me, You showed Your Own Self. You made promises and kept them, and never did You fail to keep any vow. I made pledges with You but failed to honour them, yet You overlooked this. I do not see anyone more sinful than myself, but I also do not see anyone who can be more kind to a sinner than You. Anyone kinder than You cannot be imagined. When I cried and wept before You, You listened to me and accepted my prayers; I cannot recall my cries of perturbation ever being rejected. So O my Lord! I fall before You in prostration with restlessness and with a painful heart and beg You to accept my prayer and respond to my cry. O my Pure God! My nation is at the verge of annihilation; please save it! Those of them who call themselves Ahmadis, I have nothing to do with, unless their hearts and

My intention behind noting this prayer here is so that a fortunate soul might benefit from it and they might pray for the victory of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat and Islam in this blessed month. increased my well-wishing sentiments for you even more was that I was searching my desk for an article for Tash-heez-ul-Azhan, when I found a paper with a prayer of mine on it that I wrote last year in Ramadan. Whilst reading that prayer, I had a strong intuition to urge my friends towards this. Who knows whose prayer gets accepted and who is aware of the hour when God’s grace and blessings descend in a special manner?

May great sages and saints be born in this nation who unite to become a nation of Your choice and may they become a community … that You hold dearest. May they be saved from becoming a nation taken over by Satan and may Angels always descend upon

for me those who took care of my needs themselves. O my Dear One! You made Adam my father and Eve my mother and made a servant whom You saw with respect to intercede for me and ask You to be Merciful to me. I wronged myself, yet You covered my shortcomings. I committed mistakes, yet You forgave.

You helped me through every test and pain. When any trouble struck me, You helped me, and whenever I went astray, You held my hand. You ignored

bosoms are cleansed. So O my Lord! Set Your Grace and Mercy in motion, and cleanse them. Grant them the passion and fervour of the Companionsra [of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa]. Let their work be purer and cleaner than their word. Let them sacrifice themselves in the way of Your Beautiful Being and the Holy Prophetsa. May the prayers of the Messiahas be accepted in their favour. O my Lord! Save my nation from trials and tribulations and save them from woes.

them. Make this nation a blessed one, yes, a blessed one and a very blessed one. Amin, O Lord of all the worlds.

Now I shall pray for my brothers and sisters, my mother, my friends and all those whom I shall list below, and I very humbly pray that we are blessed, purified, selected, chosen as those who spread guidance, made servants of Islam, given health and prosperity, given death as Muslims, looked upon with happiness by God at our death and live lives free from His displeasure in this world and the next. I pray especially for the Khalifa of the time [this was written in time of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira]: O my Lord, bless his knowledge and wisdom, prosper him in his mission, safeguard him from every discomfort, make his planning blessed and lead him along the path that is Islam.”

My intention behind noting this prayer here is so that a fortunate soul might benefit from it and they might pray for the victory of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat and Islam in this blessed month.

In the end, I wish to urge everyone not to squander this opportunity. Cry for the sake of your Lord at night and pay alms during the day. This is such a scheme that if a Jamaat from among you is produced, which carries out these duties, then God promises triumph in His Holy Word. Which unfortunate person does not have trust in God’s promises? May God develop unity among us and grant us the potential to perform righteous acts and prayers.

May the days of darkness vanish and may the bright days of Islam’s triumph become manifest. Amin, O Lord of all the worlds.

Humbly yours, Mirza Mahmud Ahmad (Translated by Qaasid Muin Ahmad)

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The Promised Messiahas on Ramadan, Part IV Below, we present the fourth and final part on fiqh-related views of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, the Hakam and ‘Adl (Judge and Arbiter of this day) concerning many aspects of Ramadan and how it should be practiced best. These have been taken from Fiqhul-Masih (Urdu) on the chapter of Ramadan.

What age should one start fasting?

Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra states, “In my opinion, it is a crime to make a child, under the age of twelve, fast; also, to make a child between the ages of twelve and fifteen fast is wrong. One should try to obse as many fasts as possible around the age of fifteen and by the age of eighteen, fasting should be considered obligatory.

“I remember when we were young, we also wished to fast but the Promised Messiahas would not permit us, and instead of stressing and urging us to fast, he would describe to us its grandeur and sanctity.” (Al Fazl, 11 April 1925, p. 11) Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra writes: “It should be remembered that the Sharia prohibits young children from observing fasts, but as they approach the age of puberty, they should start experiencing some fasts. From what I remember, the Promised Messiahas permitted me to fast for the first time at the age of twelve or thirteen. However, some foolish people force their children to fast at the age of six or seven, thinking that they will be rewarded for it. This is not an act worthy of

reward; it is cruelty, because this is the age of growth and development. Yes, approaching puberty is an age when fasting almost becomes obligatory.

In that age, it is important that children are made to experience the fast. If we look at the permission and practice of the Promised Messiahas, we realise that one should begin to practice fasting at the age of twelve or thirteen, experiencing some every year. This should be practiced until they reach the age of eighteen, which, in my opinion, is the age when one should begin fasting. The first year when I experienced fasting, the Promised Messiahas permitted me to fast only for one day. In that age, children desire to fast and thus, they yearn to experience even more fasts, but it is the duty of parents to stop them. Then there comes an age when the parents should develop bravery in their children by encouraging them to observe some fasts, while at the same time seeing that they do not offer too many. Those who are around them should not object as to why they do not observe all the fasts, because if children observe all the fasts in that age, they will not be able to fast later. In the same way, there are some children who are naturally weaker. I have observed when some people bring their children to meet me that they will say they are fifteen years old but they only look seven or eight. In my view, those children may be fit to regularly fast at the age of twenty-one. In contrast, a strong child at the age of fifteen may be the same as an eighteen-year-old physically, but if he takes my words that the age to regularly fast is eighteen then he will neither wrong me nor God Almighty, he will be doing an injustice to his own self. In the same way, if a young child does not fast and people verbally object, then they are being unjust upon their own selves.” (Tafsir-eKabir, Vol. 2, p. 285) Prohibition of fasting at a young age

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yedna Masroor All Pakistan Hard Ball Tournament Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Pakistan was organized by MKA Muqami Rabwah from 28 April to 1 May

Six fasts of Shawal Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra said that he heard from his mother [Hazrat Nusrat Jehan Begum Sahibara]: “The Promised Messiahas would narrate to us the details of those days in his youth when he found out or was given the hint that in order to progress in his field, one must fast. He would tell us, ‘Then, I fasted for six months incessantly and did not let anyone know that I was fasting, whether they were family members or friends. When breakfast would arrive from the house, I would pass it on to a needy person but I would eat dinner.’”

Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra asked his mother if Huzooras would offer nafli [supererogatory] fasts in his later years, to which she said, “Even in his later days Huzooras would observe nafli fasts, especially the six fasts of Shawal which he would offer religously. If ever he needed to pray for something exceptional, he would fast. However, in the last two or three years of his life, the Promised Messiahas could not fast even in Ramadan, due to weakness and frailty.” Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra added that the Promised Messiahas mentioned in his book Kitab-ul-Bariyya that he fasted for a period of eight to nine months consecutively. (Sirat-ul-Mahdi, Vol. 1, p. 14) Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra said: “It was the way of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa that he would observe six fasts in the month of Shawal after Eid. It is incumbent on our Jamaat to revive this practice.

Once, Hazrat Sahibas made preparations for all of Qadian to observe the six fasts after Eid in a manner that would resemble Ramadan. In the end, because the Promised Messiahas had reached old age and would remain ill, he could not fast for two or three years. Those of you who possess no knowledge should listen and those who are careless should become alert that aside from those who

Hazrat Nawab Mubaraka Begum Sahibara writes:

Syedna Masroor All Pakistan Hard Ball Cricket Tournament

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“The Promised Messiahas disliked that a child should fast at a young age, before attaining maturity. He would say that observing one or two fasts was enough. When Hazrat Amma Janra [noble wife of the Promised Messiahas] made me observe my first fast, she hosted a generous iftari in which she invited all the women of the Jamaat to dinner.

After that, two or three years later in Ramadan, I kept a fast and told the Promised Messiahas that I had kept a fast.

He was sitting in a room at the time and on a nearby stool were two pans [a South Asian sweet snack comprising betel leaf with fennel, lime and rose petals], probably made by Hazrat Amma Janra. He picked up a pan, handed it to me and said, ‘Eat this. You are weak and should not fast yet, so break your fast.’ Accordingly, I ate the pan, but I also added that Saleha (who was our aunt and the revered wife of our youngest uncle) was also fasting and that she should also be made to break her fast. The Promised Messiahas replied, ‘Call her as well.’ So, I called her. She came, and Huzooras handed her the second pan saying, ‘Here, eat this. You do not have a fast.’ I was approximately ten years of age then.” (Tahrirat-e-Mubaraka, pp. 227-228)

at Jalsa Gah Cricket Ground, Rabwah.

The tournament was inaugurated by Salik Ahmad Sahib, President MKA Pakistan. A total 9 teams participated, comprising of 180 Khuddam from Rabwah, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Hyderabad and Karachi participated in the tournament.

Teams were divided into three pools. The top team from every pool qualified for semi-finals, whereas the fourth team was selected on the basis of highest net run rate from the remaining six teams.

Faisalabad defeated Karachi by one wicket in the first semi-final. Rabwah beat Multan by nine wickets in second semi-final and went on

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to defeat Faisalabad by 54 runs in the final to lift the trophy.

Abdul Hameed Shahid of Rabwah was declared “Man of the Final” as well as the “Man of the Series” and “Best Batsman of the Tournament”. He scored 87 runs in the final match, scoring an overall 227 runs and taking five wickets in the tournament. Kashif Rahman of Rabwah, who took 13 wickets in total, was declared “Best Bowler of the Tournament”.

Sohail Mubarak Sharma Sahib (Nazir Bait-ul-Mal Amad, Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan) was the chief

guest of the closing ceremony. He distributed prizes among the players, addressed the gathering and concluded the event with congregational prayers.

Syedna Masroor All Pakistan Hard Ball Cricket Tournament champions | MKA Pakistan

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are sick or weak, everyone should observe the six fasts [of Shawal]. If they are unable to observe the six fasts one after the other, they may fast by taking breaks between days.” (Al Fazl, 8 June 1922, p. 7) Looking in a mirror whilst fasting A question was presented to the Promised Messiahas as to whether one is allowed to look in a mirror while fasting.

The Promised Messiahas replied: “It is allowed.” (Badr, 7 February 1907, p. 4) Applying oil to hair or beard while fasting The Promised Messiahas was asked if it was permissible to apply oil to one’s hair or beard while fasting. The Promised Messiahas replied, “It is permissible.” (Badr, 7 February 1907, p. 4) Using eye-drops while fasting The Promised Messiahas was asked if a person who is fasting and has an ailment in his eye is allowed to use eyedrops? The Promised Messiahas replied: “The question itself is invalid; the one who is sick is not instructed to fast.” (Badr, 7 February 1907, p. 4) Using fragrance while fasting It was asked if a person who is fasting is allowed to apply fragrance? The Promised Messiahas replied, “It is allowed.”

(Badr, 7 February 1907, p. 4) Applying surma [kohl] while fasting The question was asked whether one who is fasting may apply surma [kohl] to their eyes. The Promised Messiahas replied, “It is makruh (disliked). What is the urgency that one should apply surma during the day? It can be applied at night.” (Badr, 7 February 1907, p. 4) Tarawih prayer Akmal Sahib of Goleki wrote to the Promised Messiahas asking that “although it is emphasised to wake up during the night and pray, but generally labourers and farmers struggle to do so. Is it possible that they offer the eleven rak‘aat [units] in the latter portion of the night rather than in the beginning?” The Promised Messiahas replied, “There is no harm, you may do so.” (Badr, 18 October 1906, p. 4) Rak‘aat [units] of Tarawih It was asked concerning the Tarawih prayer that as it is Tahajjud, instead of offering twenty rak‘aat, what was the instruction, because Tahajjud with the Witr prayer is only eleven or thirteen rak‘aat. The Promised Messiahas replied, “The constant practice of the Holy Prophetsa was to offer eight rak‘aat during the time of Tahajjud and this is the best way. However, it is also permissible to offer them in the earlier portion of the night. There is a narration that the Prophetsa offered them in the first part of the night.

Twenty rak‘aat were offered afterwards but the practice of the Holy Prophetsa was what I just mentioned.” (Badr, 6 February 1908, p. 7) Tarawih is Tahajjud Someone wrote a letter to Hazrat Sahibas the summary of which was the question: How should one offer prayers on a journey and what is the commandment regarding Tarawih?

The Promised Messiahas replied, “Sunnat prayers are to be offered in sets of two rak‘aat on a journey. Tarawih is also a sunnat [practice of the Prophetsa], thus you should perform it. Sometimes you may read it at home alone because Tarawih is Tahajjud and is not a new prayer. You can say your Witr as you please.” (Badr, 26 December 1907, p. 6) Correcting a Hafiz during Tarawih prayer The question was asked if it was permissible for one who was not a Hafiz to look from the Quran and correct the Imam during Tarawih in Ramadan? Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra replied, “I have not seen a fatwa [edict] of the Promised Messiahas in this regard.”

Upon hearing this, Maulvi Muhammad Ismail Sahib (Maulvi Fazil) replied that the Promised Messiahas had permitted it. Huzoorra said, “If it is allowed then it can be

of great benefit. Arrangements can be made for not just one person to sit during the duration of the prayer and listen to the Imam, rather four men can do so, each of whom listen to two separate rak‘aat, thus each of them would participate in six rak‘aat each.”

It was asked whether fiqh [Islamic jurisprudence] allowed for such circumstances? Huzoorra replied: “The actual purpose is for people to get into the habit of listening to the Holy Quran, and the fatwa of the Promised Messiahas is only out of need or special circumstances, like the fatwa concerning a person who cannot stand and pray to sit and pray, and if they cannot sit then they should lie down and pray. In the same way if one has dirt on their clothes and is not able to wash it, then they are permitted to pray in that condition. This is not an issue [of fiqh], rather a question of necessity. (Al Fazl, 21 February 1930, p. 12) Accidentally consuming food or drink does not invalidate a fast Someone wrote a letter saying that they began mistakenly eating in oblivion during Ramadan around sahoor [breakfast] time. Upon going outside, they realised it was the time of the break of dawn. They asked if those fasts should be kept again. The Promised Messiahas replied, “If one eats or drinks mistakenly during their fast, they do not have to obse another fast as compensation.” (Al Hakam, 24 February 1907, p. 14) Fasting on the day of the Holy Prophet’ssa demise Question: Is it necessary to fast on the Prophet’ssa demise?

Answer: “It is not necessary.” (Badr, 14 March 1907, p. 5) Are the fasts of Muharram compulsory?

It was asked if it is necessary to observe the first ten fasts of Muharram? The Promised Messiahas replied, “It is not compulsory.” (Badr, 14 March 1907, p. 5) E‘tikaf Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra writes that his mother [Hazrat Nusrat Jehan Begum Sahibara] related to him, “I never saw the Promised Messiahas observe E‘tikaf [practice of the Prophetsa of seclusion and immersion in prayers in the last ten days of Ramadan].” Hazrat Miyan Abdullah Sahib Sanorira also relayed the same to Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra. (Sirat-ul-Mahdi, Vol. 1, p. 62) Talking during E‘tikaf Question: While performing E‘tikaf, can one speak regarding worldly matters such as their business and trade?

Answer: “It if is extremely urgent, then one may do so.

They are, however, permitted go outside to visit the sick or to use the toilet.” (Badr, 21 February 1907, p. 5) Guidance concerning E‘tikaf Dr Ibadullah Sahib of Amritsar and Khawaja Kamaluddin Sahib (lawyer) were both observing E‘tikaf. The Promised Messiahas said to them, “It is not compulsory that one must just sit inside [the mosque] and not come out. You may sit on the roof where there is sunlight and can talk about important matters; here, on the ground, it gets cold.

One must take care of important aspects; in reality, all the works of a believer are forms of worship.” (Al Badr, 2 January 1903, p. 74)

25th Jalsa Salana Brazil

AMJ Brazil

amaat Ahmadiyya Brazil held its 25 Jalsa JSalana on 5 and 6 May th

2018. The first Jalsa Salana Brazil was held in 1994.

Since then the annual convention has been held every year. This year the theme of the Jalsa Salana was “Gratitude to God and Service to Humanity”.

The key point of the Jalsa was the special message that Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa sent to the event expressing his happiness, congratulating the Jamaat and emphasising that the real aim of the Jalsa is to create a link with Allah the Almighty. He called the attention of the members of Jamaat towards worship, remembrance of God, attachment and connection with Khilafat, conveying the message of Islam to the people of Brazil and South America and towards watching MTA. The preparations of Jalsa were carried out with Waqar-e-Amal [voluntary work] and the surroundings were decorated with colorful buntings and beautiful banners.

Two local newspapers published reports before and after the Jalsa. Apart from members of the Jamaat,

about 100 local citizens also participated in the event. An exhibition of the Holy Quran and other Islamic literature was displayed during the occasion.

The first day of the Jalsa started off with the flag hoisting ceremony.

The inaugural session of the Jalsa was chaired by Nadeem Ahmad Tahir Sahib, Vice-President of Jamaat Brazil. Lajna had their own session that was chaired by Anila Zafar Sahiba, President of Lajna Imaillah Brazil.

The concluding session was chaired by Wasim Ahmad Zafar Sahib.

Five representatives of different religions and one city councilman spoke at the Jalsa by the special invitation of Jamaat. Gifts were given to the specially invited guests and a shield was awarded to Wasim Ahmad Zafar Sahib on behalf of Jamaat Brazil for the endeavor and dedication in organizing the 25 Jalsa Salanas in Brazil. In this historic event 30 needy families were provided with food hampers as an act of gratitude to God Almighty.

Leaving E‘tikaf and attending a court case Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra writes that Maulvi Sher Ali Sahibra said, “Once during the time of the Promised Messiahas, Hakim Fazluddin Sahib Bhervi was observing E‘tikaf. During those days, he had to leave E‘tikaf to attend a court case. As he was about to break his E‘tikaf and leave for the court around Asr time, the Promised Messiahas smiled and said, ‘If you were to leave for a court case, then what was the need to observe E‘tikaf in the first place?’”

(Sirat-ul-Mahdi, Vol. 1, p. 97) (Translated by Serjeel Ahmed, Pohnpei, Micronesia) AMJ Brazil

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his migration to Medina, came to Mecca and he took along all the members of the Dudan family from among his tribe of Banu Ghanam to Medina (who had all accepted Islam). These families left Mecca in such vast numbers that entire neighbourhoods were left deserted and many houses were sealed shut. (At-

2001, Beirut) By this the Holy Prophetsa meant that in place of the houses which he had left behind, he will be granted a station in the Heavens where palaces will be prepared for him.

The Holy Prophetsa sent Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh on an expedition to the Valley of Nakhlah. The following account is recorded in the [Islamic] literature: “One day, after performing the Ishaa prayer, the Holy Prophetsa said to Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh, “Come armed in the morning as I wish to send you somewhere.”

Hence, when the Holy Prophetsa completed the Fajr [dawn] prayer, he found Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh waiting at his door equipped with his bow and arrow and also a spear and shield. The Holy Prophetsa called for Hazrat Ubai bin Ka’bra and instructed him to write a letter. After the letter had been written, he called for Hazrat

Tabaqat Al-Kubra Li Ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p.49, Abdullahra bin Jahsh, Dar Ihya Atturath Al-Arabi, 1996, Beirut).

Presently, Ahmadis in various places of Pakistan are experiencing similar circumstances where certain villages have been completely deserted. Ibn Ishaq states that when Banu Jahsh bin Rayab emigrated from Mecca, Abu Sufyan bin Harb sold his house to Amr bin Alqamah. When this news reached Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh at Medina, he related it to the Holy Prophetsa. Upon hearing that, the Holy Prophetsa said, “O Abdullah! Are you not content with the fact that God will grant you a palace in Paradise in its place?” Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahshra replied, “Yes indeed, O Messenger Of Allahsa! I am content.”

Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa said, “Then, those palaces will be granted to you.” (Sirat Ibn-e-Hisham, p. 352, Bab Hijratul Rasool, Darul Kutb-ul-Ilmiyah,

Abdullahra bin Jahsh and whilst giving him the letter, the Holy Prophetsa told him that he was appointing him as the leader of the expedition. From historical accounts we find that initially the Holy Prophetsa appointed Hazrat Ubaida bin Harithra as the leader of this expedition.

However, when he returned home in order to prepare himself, his children came to the Holy Prophetsa and began to cry. Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa sent Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh in his place as their leader. At the time of his departure, the Holy Prophetsa gave him the title of Amir-ul-Mu’mineen [leader of the faithful]. In Sirat-ul-Halbiya it is written that Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh was thus the first fortunate companion to have received the title of Amir-ulMu’mineen in the Islamic era. (Al-Siratul-Halbiya, Vol.3, pg.217, Sariyyat-ulAbdullah bin Jahsh ilan Batne Nakhla, Darul Kutb-ul-Ilmiyah, 2002, Beirut.)

11.5.18 Delivered from Baitul Futuh Mosque

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

Today, the first Companion [of the Holy Prophetsa] whom I shall talk about is Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh. His mother, Umaimah bint Abdul Muttalib, was one of the paternal aunts of the Holy Prophetsa. Thus, he was a cousin of the Holy Prophetsa. He had accepted Islam prior to the Holy Prophetsa going into Darul Arqam. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p.89, Abdullah bin Jahsh, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

Darul Arqam was a house that belonged to Arqam bin Arqam, who had newly accepted Islam and was situated at the outskirts of Mecca. It served as a centre where Muslims would gather, learn about their faith and worship.

Owing to this recognition, it was also known by the name of Darus Salam [The Abode of Peace]. This served as the centre [for Muslims] in Mecca for three years wherein they would discreetly worship and also where the Holy Prophetsa held gatherings. Later, when Hazrat Umarra accepted Islam, they began openly professing their faith.

According to the traditions, Hazrat Umarra was the last person to accept Islam at that centre. (Sirat Khatam-unNabiyyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib M.A., p. 129).

Nevertheless, Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh had accepted Islam prior to the establishment of this centre. It is narrated that his family was also subjected to the oppression at the hands of the idolaters of Quraish. He migrated to Abyssinia twice, along with his two brothers Hazrat Abu Ahmad and Ubaidullah and his sisters Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh, Hazrat Umme Habibah and Hazrat Himnah bint Jahsh. His brother, Ubaidullah, upon arrival in Abyssinia, had converted to Christianity and died there as a Christian. His wife Umme Habibah bint Abu Sufyan was still in Abyssinia at the time when her marriage to the Holy Prophetsa took place. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p.89, Abdullah bin Jahsh, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahshra, prior to

Under the commentary of the verse:

َّ َ َ َ ُ َ ْ َ َ ‫الش ۡہر ال ْ َح َرام ق‬ ‫ال فِ ۡی ِہ‬ ‫ت‬ ‫یسـٔلوۡنک ع ِن‬ ٍ ِ ِ ِ

[They ask thee about fighting in the Sacred Month ]Hazrat Musleh-eMau’udra has mentioned this incident in these words that even after the Holy Prophetsa had migrated from Mecca to Medina, the severity of the hostility from the Meccans did not subside. They began to threaten the people of Medina that since they had given refuge to their people, there was only one option; either kill all of them or expel them from Medina. Otherwise, they would vow to attack Medina and kill all of them and also capture their women. Moreover, this was not limited to mere threats, in fact they began to make preparations in order to attack Medina. In those days, the circumstances were such that the Holy Prophetsa would at times stay awake the entire night. Similarly, the companions would sleep equipped with their weapons, lest the enemy would suddenly launch an attack on them in the darkness of the night. In these circumstances, on the one hand, the Holy Prophetsa started to make treaties with the tribes living in the surroundings of Medina so that they would support Muslims if such circumstances arose.

On the other hand, as a result of the news that the Quraish were making preparations for an attack, the Holy Prophetsa sent Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh to Nakhla with twelve men. He gave him a letter and instructed him to open it after two days. Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh opened it after two days and it stated that they should remain in Nakhla and gather information about the circumstances of the Quraish and report back. Incidentally, during that same period a small caravan of the Quraish passed by, which was returning from trade in Syria. Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh through a personal initiative attacked them, as a result of which one person from among the disbelievers, Amr bin Al-Hazrami was killed, and two people were taken as captives and the Muslims also seized their possessions.

When they returned to Medina and informed the Holy Prophetsa of this incident, he expressed great displeasure and said that he had not permitted them to fight and he also refused to accept any of the items they had captured from them. Ibn Jarir has taken the narration of Hazrat Ibn Abbasra and written, “The mistake Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh and his companions made was that they believed that the month of Rajab had not yet commenced, even though it had already begun. They believed that it was the thirtieth of Jumada AlThani and that the month of Rajab had

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Hence, Hazrat Musleh-e-Mau’udra states, “God Almighty addresses this allegation in this very verse by stating that although God Almighty is most displeased by fighting in these months and is a sin in the sight of God Almighty, however it is even more displeasing to Him that people are hindered from the path of God Almighty; to stop them from professing the unity of God Almighty; to disregard the sanctity of the Al-Haram Mosque and to expel people from their homes simply because they believe in the One God. They may have thought of this one aspect. However,

that was unintentional and incidental.

The opinion of some historians, who have mentioned that some members of this expedition thought of avenging and returning the captured possessions of the Muhajireen [Muslims who migrated from Mecca to Medina] is incorrect. Rather, the primary objective of this expedition was merely to obtain, through this delegation of Hazrami, sound and precise information of the real purpose of the caravan under the leadership of Abu Sufyan bin Harb and the schemes of war made by the Quraish of Mecca. This was precisely what had been conveyed to them in secrecy and therefore, they did not let this opportunity of capturing this small caravan go to waste. It is a far-fetched idea to believe that they were actually sent in order to obtain information about the schemes of war made by the

According to the historical accounts, “love of God and His Prophetsa had made the companions oblivious to all material desires.

Their only wish was to sacrifice their lives in God’s cause. Their desire was indeed fulfilled and they became distinguished as ‘Al-Mujjadu Fillah’ (the one who lost his ear in God’s cause). they have not reflected on the severity of their own sins and the displeasing deeds they have committed by rejecting God and His Messengersa, disregarding the sanctity of the Al-Haram Mosque and by expelling the people from their homes.

When they themselves are guilty of such abhorrent acts, how then can they then raise allegations against Muslims? They have merely committed an inadvertent mistake, whereas the Meccans have been actively and intentionally committing these acts.” (Tafsir-e-Kabir, Vol.2, pp.

474-47 – Ch.2, V.218).

Elaborating on a Hadith [tradition of the Holy Prophetsa] of Bukhari, Hazrat Sayyid Zain-ul-Abideen Waliullah Shah Sahibra has mentioned the positive outcome of the expedition of Abdullahra bin Jahsh. Elaborating on this, he has written, “The accounts inform us that this expedition was completely successful with regards to the purpose it had been sent out for. By taking captives, they gained concrete and precise information of the schemes and movement of the Quraish of Mecca. The incident related to the caravan of Hazrami was something

Quraish of Mecca, however they sufficed with simply looting this caravan and returning to the Holy Prophetsa. Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahshra was a companion of a very lofty status. He was also the paternal cousin of the Holy Prophetsa.

The Holy Prophetsa had appointed an extremely reliable and trustworthy person for this expedition. When the Holy Prophetsa learnt of the plans of war being made by the Quraish of Mecca, he also started making preparations and he did so in a most discreet manner.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari Tarjuma Wa Sharah, Hazrat Sayyid Zain-ul-Abideen Waliullah Shah Sahib, Vol.8, pg. 15, Kitabul Maghazi, Baab Qisa Ghazwa Badr, Zia-ul-Islam Press, Rabwah).

He further writes, “Even though in the narrations related to war we find that the Holy Prophetsa expressed displeasure towards Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh and his companions, however this admonishment was appropriate and justified as their expedition created circumstances which could have been the cause of discord. Nonetheless, at times certain actions which apparently seem to be mistakes, are in fact carried out in

accordance with Divine will and some insignificant incidents bear magnificent results. Thus, it was quite possible that the expedition led by Abdullahra bin Jahsh would have never been sent and the events would not have unfolded in the manner they did. Similarly, the caravan led by Abu Sufyan would have reached Mecca without any hindrance and the Quraish would have attacked the Muslims with full preparation, which would have been really difficult for the ill-equipped companions of the Holy Prophetsa. However, the incident caused by Abdullahra bin Jahsh enraged the arrogant Quraish leaders. They hastily assembled an army of a thousand soldiers and arrived at Badr in a state of conceited rage to save their convoy.

Little did they know that their fates had been sealed at they very place. On the other hand, it was equally possible that if the companions had known they would be facing a fully equipped army, some of them may have shown hesitation. Thus, this act of secrecy served as a disguise, known as camouflage today.” (Sahih AlBukhari Tarjuma Wa Sharah, Hazrat Sayyid Zain-ul-Abideen Waliullah Shah Sahib, Vol.8, pg. 17, Kitabul Maghazi, Baab Qisa Ghazwa Badr, Zia-ul-Islam Press, Rabwah).

According to the historical accounts, “love of God and His Prophetsa had made the companions oblivious to all material desires. Their only wish was to sacrifice their lives in God’s cause. Their desire was indeed fulfilled and they became distinguished as ‘Al-Mujjadu Fillah’ (the one who lost his ear in God’s cause).

(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p.90, Abdullah bin Jahsh, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

In relation to more details about his character, there is a well-known account of how Abdullahra bin Jahsh’s prayers were accepted before he was martyred.

Ishaq bin Sa’dra bin Abi Waqas narrates with reference to his father, “On the day the Battle of Uhud, his father i.e.

Sa’d requested Abdullah bin Jahsh to come to one side in order to pray together. They retreated to one side and Sa’d prayed first that ‘O Allah! When I meet the enemy tomorrow, let me face someone who is the most fearsome in battle and commands great aura. Let me fight him and let me kill him for Your sake. Let me seize his weapons.’ Upon this Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh said Ameen. After this Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh prayed: ‘O Allah! When I meet the enemy tomorrow, let me face someone who is most fearsome in battle and commands great aura. Let me kill him, and let him overcome me and kill me and take hold of me and cut off my ears and nose. When I come before You, that You ask me, “O Abdullah! Why have

your nose and ears been cut off?” and I should answer: “O Allah, they were severed in Your way and in the way of Your Prophetsa”, and you reply, “You indeed speak the truth.”’” Hazrat Sa’d says, “Abdullah bin Jahsh’s prayer was better than mine, because towards the end of the day I saw that his nose and ears were hanging on a thread, meaning that a thread had been through them.”

(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p.90, Abdullah bin Jahsh, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

This was a cruel practice used by the disbelievers. Even today, some extremist Muslims are indulging in this practice in Islam’s name. Hazrat Muttalib bin Abdullah bin Hantab narrates, “On the way to Uhad, the Holy Prophetsa stayed in a place near Medina called Shaikhain. Hazrat Umme Salmara presented roasted shoulder meat which the Holy Prophetsa ate. Then she brought Nabiz, the Holy Prophetsa drank from it (I believe it is something similar to a milk-based drink). Someone then took the cup of Nabiz and drank from it and then Abdullah bin Jahsh took the cup and finished it. Another person then said, ‘give me some to drink also, for you know where you are going tomorrow.’ Abdullahra bin Jahsh replied, ‘Yes, I would like to meet my Lord in a quenched state rather than that of thirst.’” (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra Li Ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p.50, Dar Ihya At-Turath Al-Arabi, 1996, Beirut).

What wonderful ways the companions had of demonstrating their love for God Almighty and what wonderful preparation they undertook to meet Him. Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh and Hazrat Hamzara bin Abdul Muttalib were both buried together in one grave.

Hazrat Hamzara was the uncle of Hazrat Abdullahra bin Jahsh and at the time of his martyrdom he was a little over 40 years old. The Holy Prophetsa was the custodian to his inheritance, and so the Holy Prophetsa purchased goods during the Battle of Khaibar and gave them to his son. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p.90, Abdullah bin Jahsh, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahshra was also renowned as an authority with sound opinions and advice. At the time of the Battle of Badr, Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahshra was among those Companions from whom the Holy Prophetsa took counsel. (Al-Isti‘ab fi Ma’rifatil Ashaab, Vol. 3, p.16, Abdullah bin Jahsh, Darul Kutub-ul-Ilmiya, 2002, Beirut).

Hazrat Musleh Mau’udra narrates the incident of the Holy Prophetsa regarding the sister of Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahshra whilst they were returning from the Battle of Uhud. He states that

10 this has been recorded in history, or he has narrated it in his own words, that in the Battle of Uhud, it can be witnessed just how the Holy Prophetsa displayed great courage and his high morals and how he was compassionate to the people and won their hearts. From the state of affairs of this battle, one can begin to understand the heights of his moral condition and appreciate the unrivalled sacrifices of his Companions. Hazrat Musleh Mau’udra writes, “I speak of that time when the Holy Prophetsa was returning to Medina after the battle had ended. When the women of Medina had heard news of the martyrdom of Abdullahra bin Jahsh, they became extremely anxious and when they heard the Holy Prophetsa was returning, they waited at a short distance outside of Medina to welcome him. Among them was his sister-in-law, Himnara bint Abi Jahsh three of whose close relatives had been martyred during the battle.

When the Holy Prophetsa saw her, he told her to grieve over her loss. This is an Arabic idiom which means that I am informing you of the death of your relative. Himnara bint Jahsh replied, ‘O Messenger of Allah! Who shall I grieve over?’ The Holy Prophetsa answered, ‘Your uncle Hamzara has been martyred.’

Upon hearing this Hazrat Himna said, ‘Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return’ and then said ‘May God elevate his status, he was met with a prosperous end.’ Then the Holy Prophetsa said, ‘Himna! Now grieve over another loss’. Hazrat Himnara replied ‘O Messenger of Allahsa! Whom shall I grieve over?’ He answered, ‘your brother Abdullahra bin Jahsh has been martyred.’

Himna again said, ‘Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return, all praise is due to God, he was met with a prosperous end.’ The Holy Prophetsa then said, ‘Now grieve over another loss’.

Hazrat Himnara replied, ‘O Messenger of Allahsa! Whom shall I grieve over?’ The Holy Prophetsa replied, ‘Your husband was also martyred.’ When she heard this, tears fell from Hazrat Himna’s eyes and she replied, ‘Woe unto me’ The Holy Prophetsa then said, ‘Look how strong the bond is between a woman and her husband. When I informed Himna of the death of her uncle she said ‘Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return’; when I informed her of the death of her brother she again said, ‘Surely to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return’, but when I informed her of the death of her husband, she heaved a sigh and said, ‘Woe unto me’ and was unable to hold back her tears with all the grief.’ The Holy Prophetsa then said, ‘In such circumstances women forget all their close relatives and blood-relations

Friday 8 June 2018 | AL HAKAM and she remembers her loving husband.’

Thereafter he asked Hazrat Himnara, ‘Why did you say woe unto me?’ She replied, ‘O Messenger of Allah! His son came to my mind as to who would now take care of him.’”

(Aside from the love for her husband – if a husband is loving only then will a wife fondly remember him – however, she showed great concern for their children. This is a lesson for men and women today that you should become loving husbands and women should become such mothers who care about their children. Furthermore, to become such loving husbands you must fulfil the rights of your wives and children and many complaints are received in this regard nowadays that rights are not being upheld.)

“How beautiful is the statement of the Holy Prophetsa. He said to Himnara, ‘I pray to God Almighty that He brings forth someone who takes even better care than your husband (i.e. taking care of the children in an even better manner).’ It was a result of this prayer that Himnara was married to Hazrat Talhara and they had a son, Muhammad bin Talha. However history tells us that Hazrat Talhara did not show as much love and compassion to Muhammad bin Talha as he did to the previous children of Himnara. People would say that no one could love their step-children as much as Talhara did. All of this was a result of the prayers of the Holy Prophetsa. (Masaib Ke Neeche Barkatoun Ke Khazane Makhfi Hote Hain, Anwarul-Uloom, Vol.19, pp. 56-57).

The second Companion is Hazrat Ka’b bin Zaidra. His name was K’ab bin Zaid bin Qais bin Malik and he was from the Banu Najjaar tribe. He took part in the Battle of Badr and was martyred in the Battle of Khandaq [Ditch]. It is said he was hit with the arrow of Umaya bin Rubiya bin Sakhr. He was from among the Companions of Bir Maona, where all the other Companions were killed however he was the sole survivor. (AlIsti‘ab, Vol. 3, p.376, Darul Kutub-ulIlmiya, 2002, Beirut).

Bir Maona is where the Holy Prophetsa – on the request of a tribe – sent 70 of his companions, a large party of whom were Huffaz [had memorized the entire Quran] and were Qaris [those who are able to read the Qur’an according to its proper rules of recitation]. They had been deceived and all of them were martyred with the exception of Hazrat Ka’bra. Hazrat K’abra survived because he had climbed up a mountain. According to some narrations, the disbelievers attacked and injured him severely. Perceiving him dead, the disbelievers left him whereas

he was actually alive. He soon returned to Medina and returned to good health.

The third Companion is Hazrat Saleh Shuqraanra. His name was Saleh and his title was Shuqraan and he was known by this appellation. Hazrat Saleh Shuqraanra was a freed Abyssinian slave of Hazrat Abdullah bin Aufra. The Holy Prophetsa chose him for his services and purchased him from Hazrat Abdullahra.

According to certain other narrations, Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Aufra handed him over without recompense. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2, p.392, Shuqraan, DarulFikr, 2003, Beirut).

Hazrat Saleh Shuqraanra participated in the Battle of Badr. Since he was not free and was in servitude, hence the Holy Prophetsa had not allocated a share to him. The Holy Prophetsa appointed Hazrat Saleh Shuqraanra to oversee the prisoners. The prisoners he oversaw would themselves give remuneration and so Hazrat Shuqraanra received even more from the spoils of war. (Sirat ibn Kathir, Baab Zikre Ubaida…pg.750, Darul Kutubil Ilmiyya, 2005, Beirut) Although he did not have a share allocated from the spoils of war,

li-Al-Bahqi, Vol.4, pg.84, Hadith: 7143, Maktabat-ul-Rushd, 2004, Riyadh).

About the burial, Hazrat Shuqraanra states, “I swear by God, it was I who laid the velvet cloth under the body of the Holy Prophetsa.” (Sunan Al-Tirmadhi, Kitab-ul-Janaiz, Hadith: 1047) According to a tradition of Sahih Muslim it was a red velvet cloth. (Sahih Muslim, Kitab-ul-Janaiz, Hadith: 2241).

This cloth was used by the Holy Prophetsa and so Hazrat Shuqraanra relates that I did not wish for anyone else to use this cloth after the demise of the Holy Prophetsa as he would often use this as a garment and would lay it out. (Al-Minhaj Bushra, Sahih Muslim Az Imam Noovi, pg.749, Kitabul Janaiz, Hadith: 967, Daru Ibn Hazam, 2002).

At the Battle of Muraysi, Hazrat Shuqraanra was appointed to oversee the wealth, weapons and livestock etc. that were obtained from the opposing camps. (Imta-ul-Asmaa, Vol.6, pg.316, Darul Kutubil Ilmiyya, 1999, Beirut).

He was very trustworthy and dependable and would oversee matters.

It is mentioned that Hazrat Umarra sent Hazrat Abdur Rahmanra, who was

What wonderful ways the companions had of demonstrating their love for God Almighty and what wonderful preparation they undertook to meet Him. however, due to this responsibility, he received even more than the spoils of war. After the Battle of Badr, the Holy Prophetsa set him free. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2, p.392, Shuqraan, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

Hazrat Jafir bin Muhammad Sadiqra says that Hazrat Shuqraanra was from among the Ahle Sufa [those Companions who had devoted themselves to remain in the company of the Holy Prophetsa]. (Huliyatul Auliya, Vo.1, pg.348, Zikr Ahle Sufa, Maktabtul Imaan Al-Mansoora, 2007).

Hazrat Shuqraanra was from among the Companions who would sit in the company of the Holy Prophetsa. He also had the honour of taking part in the Ghusl [washing ritual of deceased body in Islam] and burial of the Holy Prophetsa. (Al-Asabaa, Vol.3, pg.248, Shuqraan, Darul Kutubil Ilmiyya, 2005, Beirut).

Hazrat Ibn Abbasra states that the Holy Prophetsa was given Ghusl with his clothes on. Hazrat Alira , Hazrat Fazal bin Abbasra, Hazat Qutham bin Abbasra, Hazrat Shuqraanra and Hazrat Owais bin Khawalira entered the burial area of the Holy Prophetsa. (Al-Sunan Al-Kubra

the son of Hazrat Shuqraanra, towards Hazrat Abu Musa Asharira. Hazrat Umarra wrote that I am sending you a pious man, Abdur Rahman son of Saleh Shuqraan, who was a slave freed by the Holy Prophetsa. Treat him by keeping in consideration the status the Holy Prophetsa gave to his father. (AlAsabaa, Vol.5, pg.31, Abdur Rehman bin Shuqraan, Darul Kutubil Ilmiyya, 2005, Beirut).

Such was the great status given to slaves by Islam. Islam not only granted freedom to slaves but in fact also gave respect and dignity to their children.

One narration mentions that Hazrat Shuqraanra took residence in Medina and he also had a home in Basra. He passed away during the era of the Khilafat of Hazrat Umarra. (Al-Asabaa, Vol.3, pg.285, Shuqraan, Darul Kutubil Ilmiyya, 2005, Beirut), (Imta-ul-Asmaa, Vol.6, pg.316, Darul Kutubil Ilmiyya, 1999, Beirut).

Next, I shall talk about Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra. He was from the Khazraj tribe and the family of Banu Ghanam Bin Auf. He had a daughter named Furiya. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p.282, Malik bin Dukhshum, Dar

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The scholars dispute whether Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshum took part in the Baiat of Uqba or not. According to Ibn Ishaq and Musa bin Utba, he was a part of it. In any case, the difference of opinions amongst the scholars continues. Hazrat Malik took part in the Battle of Badr, Khandak and all other battles alongside the Holy Prophetsa.

(Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 3, pp.405-406, Malik bin Dukhshum, Darul Kutub-ul-Ilmiya, 2002, Beirut).

Suhail bin Amr was amongst the senior and respected leaders of the Quraish. He was part of the Battle of Badr on the side of the idolaters and was captured by Hazrat Malik bin Dhuhshumra.

The traditions mention that Amir bin Sa’dra narrates from his father, Hazrat Sa’d bin Abi Waqasra, “On the day of the Battle of Badr, I fired an arrow at Suhail bin Amr which pierced through one of his arteries. I followed the trail of blood and I saw that Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra was holding him by the hair on his forehead. I said this is my prisoner as I fired the arrow at him, however Hazrat Malik said this is my prisoner as I have seized him.

They both took Suhail before the Holy Prophetsa, who took Suhail from both of them however at Roha, Suhail escaped from the grasp of Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra. Hazrat Malik called out loudly among the people and set out to find him. The Holy Prophetsa said whoever finds him should kill him.”

those unjust people who allege that the Holy Prophetsa committed injustices and caused bloodshed. Despite encountering the individual about whom the death penalty had been ordained, he still did not kill him. According to one narration, “The Holy Prophetsa found Suhail amongst the acacia trees. The Holy Prophetsa instructed to tie him up and so his hands were tied with his neck.

In other words, he was imprisoned.”

(Tarikh-e-Dimashkh Li-ibn-e-Asaqar, Vol. 12, p. 333, Suhail bin Amr bin Abdu Shams, Dar Ihya At-Turath Al-Arabi, Beirut).

There is a Hadith in Sahih AlBukhari narrated by Hazrat Itban bin Malikra, who was among those Ansari Companions who fought in the Battle of Badr, in which he stated that he went to see the Holy Prophetsa and said, “O Messenger of Allah! My eyesight has weakened significantly. I usually lead the prayers for my people. When it rains heavily the path between my place of residence and the mosque becomes flooded and I cannot lead the prayer. It is my wish O Messenger of Allahsa that you come to my home and offer your prayers here, after which I will turn my house into a mosque.” The Holy Prophetsa replied, “Insha-Allah [God willing] I will come.” He then said, “One morning, the Holy Prophetsa and Hazrat Abu Bakrra came to my home after sunrise. Upon reaching the door, the Holy Prophetsa requested permission to enter. I permitted them to enter. When the Holy Prophetsa entered the home

Only God Almighty knows what is concealed in the hearts. God Almighty stopped the Holy Prophetsa from passing any judgement, however, these scholars seem to have a licence to commit all sorts of atrocities in God’s name, especially the clerics of Pakistan.

(This is because he had come to wage war against the Muslims and escaped as a prisoner and therefore he was a threat of danger if he reappeared. Nevertheless, he was a prisoner of war and thus this instruction was given.)

“However, since he was destined to survive. And so, instead of anyone else finding him, Suhail bin Amr was in the end found by the Holy Prophetsa. Since he was found by the Holy Prophetsa, he did not kill him.”

This is the lofty example set by the Holy Prophetsa and serves a rebuttal to

he did not sit down, rather he asked, ‘Which part of the house do you wish for me to offer prayers?’ I pointed to a corner of the house where I wished for him to offer prayers. The Holy Prophetsa stood up for prayer and said ‘Allahu Akbar’. We stood forming a row for the prayers. He led two units of prayer and then offered the salaam [signalling the end of prayer].”

The narrator then says, “I offered him Khazeerah (a dish prepared from meat and flour or bread) due to this the Holy Prophetsa stayed a while longer.”

The narrator further states, “Some other residents of the area also gathered together in the house. One of them said, ‘Where is Malik bin Dukhshum?’ One of them replied, ‘He is a hypocrite and has no love for Allah nor His Messengersa.’”

As he lived nearby, perhaps he said this because he did not attend the gathering.

Upon hearing this, the Holy Prophetsa said, “Do not say this. Do you not see that he professes the Islamic creed of La Ilaha Illallah [There is none worthy of worship except Allah] in the hope of attaining the pleasure of God?” The one who said the aforementioned statement then said, “God and His Messengersa know best”. He then said: “We only see him showing his attention and compassion towards the hypocrites.”

(Perhaps due to his kind nature, he wished to spread the message to the hypocrites and thus through this he would bring them closer to Islam. That is why he had compassion for them and owing to this, a misunderstanding developed within some of the companions.) The Holy Prophetsa then said, “Verily God Almighty will forbid the fire to touch that individual who declares La Ilaha Illallah, on the condition that it is pronounced keeping the pleasure of God in mind”. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Salat, Baab AlMasajid Fi Al-Buyut, Hadith: 425).

This is the response to all the socalled scholars who brandish the edict of kufr [disbelief] and with regards to Ahmadis they commit atrocities. It is the edicts of these so-called scholars that have destroyed the peace within the Muslim countries. At present, in Pakistan there is an organisation by the name Labbaik Ya Rasulallah. They raise many slogans, but the real meaning of Labbaik Ya Rasulallah would be to act on this saying of the Holy Prophetsa and refrain from labelling anyone a “nonMuslim” who attests to La Ilaha Illallah.

God Almighty has made the fire [of Hell] forbidden for that individual who affirms this keeping the Will of God in mind. These people say that we do not pronounce this declaration keeping the Will of God in mind. Do these people know what is concealed in the hearts more than the Holy Prophetsa? May God Almighty protect the people from this organisation.

In another narration it is stated that Hazrat Itban bin Malikra said to the Holy Prophetsa that Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra is a hypocrite. To this the Holy Prophetsa said, “Does he not profess La Ilaha Illallah?” Itban replied, “Indeed he does, however his profession is not genuine”. The Holy Prophetsa then asked, “Does he not offer his prayers?”

He replied, “Indeed he does, however it

cannot be deemed as prayers.” (Perhaps in those days there were certain people who of were stern nature, the likes of which we see among the religious clerics today). The Holy Prophetsa then said, “It is such people about whom God Almighty has stopped me from passing any sort of judgement.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 4, p.230, Malik bin Dukhshum, Darul-Fikr, 2003, Beirut).

Only God Almighty knows what is concealed in the hearts. God Almighty stopped the Holy Prophetsa from passing any judgement, however, these scholars seem to have a licence to commit all sorts of atrocities in God’s name, especially the clerics of Pakistan.

Hazrat Anas bin Malikra relates that Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra was slandered in front of the Holy Prophetsa who then said,

َ َ ‫لَا ت ُس ُّبوْا ا ْص َح ِاب ْی‬

Meaning, “Do not insult and malign my companions.” (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 3, pg.406, Malik bin Dukhshum, Darul Kutub-ulIlmiya, 2002, Beirut).

On the way back from the Battle of Tabuk, the Holy Prophetsa stopped near Medina at a place called Ze’awan.

During this stay, the Holy Prophetsa was informed about Masjid Al-Zarar through revelation. The Holy Prophetsa called for Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra and Hazrat Ma’an bin Adira and ordered them to go towards Masjid Al-Zarar.

Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra and Hazrat Ma’an bin Adira went to the Banu Salim tribe, which was the tribe of Hazrat Malik bin Dukhshumra.

Hazrat Malik bin Dahshamra said to Hazrat Ma’anra to wait for him to bring something with which he could light a fire with. He went home and brought a dried date palm branch lit on fire. They then went towards Masjid Al-Zarar and, according to narrations, they arrived between Maghrib and Isha prayers. They set it alight and it burned to the ground.

(Sharah Al-Zarqani, Vol.4, pp.97-98, Ghazwa-e-Tabuk, Darul Kutub-ulIlmiya, 1996, Beirut).

Thus, we should not be making assertions about Companionsra based on ill suspicion. It was assumed that perhaps he deviated from the right path to the extent that he was accused of being a hypocrite. However, later he became the one who destroyed the centre of the hypocrites under the instructions of God Almighty.

May God Almighty continue to elevate the status of the Companionsra.

May He enable us to assess ourselves as to whether or not we are acting on the instructions of God Almighty.

(Translated by The Review of Religions.)

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The Big Iftar nitaries, neighbours, friends and work colleagues.

The Big Iftar was heavily promoted on social media. Thousands received the message through post-event coverage on three mainstream Pakistani channels, namely Geo TV, Aaj News and C44 as well as on social media such as Twitter and Facebook.

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Ibrahim Ikhlaf, Secretary Tabligh UK

Summary he National Tabligh Department organised the Big Iftar on Wednesday 23 May 2018 at the Baitul Futuh Mosque, London. This was the first of two events organised by the National Tabligh Department in this year’s Ramadan. The second was held on Saturday 2 June 2018.

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The purpose of this event was to spread the message of the true Islam. All local presidents were requested to publicise the event locally and regionally and invite tabligh contacts, academics, dig-

Planning The planning for the event started in mid-April with the formation of the organising committee comprising of, Nadim Vanderman, Raja Ataul Mannan, Bilal Mahmood, Nadim Baig, Khalid Khan, Rehan Syed, Dr Pannu, Faiz Ahmad, Shahzad Ahmad, Ibrar Ahmad and Danayal Zia. The major task ahead of the committee was to reach out to as many people as possible. For this purpose banners were put up in Baitul Futuh Mosque, flyers were distributed after Friday prayers, invitations were sent out to close to 80 local churches, local presidents, regional missionaries, regional Amirs and tabligh secretaries were requested to invite their contacts and finally, the event was heavily promoted on Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook.

By the grace of Allah we had a good turnout and participants were predominantly indigenous English people.

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Programme The programme comprised of a tour of the mosque, talks with regional missionaries Naseem Bajwa Sahib and Mansoor Clark Sahib followed by the iftar. For those interested, special arrangements were made to view Maghrib prayers from the gallery.

A separate seating area was arranged for guests invited by Lajna Imaillah.

An exhibition of the Holy Quran as well as other Jamaat books was also arranged. More than 70 books were given to guests on request.

A team of 8 tour guides under the guidance of Waleed Ahmad Sahib took the guests around the Mosque and exhibition area. These sessions were interactive as guests were actively encouraged to ask questions.

Feedback Visitor feedback was very positive. Some of the comments are as follows: “I am a Christian, but I have come here to find out more about the Muslims

and I must admit that it has been a bit of an eye opener to me. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and that includes the meal that we finished up with.”

“I came to this beautiful mosque to join lovely people. It all brings us together. It’s nice to be open and friendly and bring peace to everybody.”

“I felt very welcomed. It was amazing to learn about fasting and to see people, no matter where they are from, to be so accepted and to experience the visit to a mosque as I had not been to one before.”

“I have been very surprised today with the conversations ... I also felt the calmness (the serenity) here; I liked very much the call to prayer and the breaking of the fast.”

“Very interesting, it’s the first time I came to visit a mosque. The event was amazing; I am always interested to learn more and to understand what the difference is between what we hear in the media and what the reality is, and I am impressed in many ways.”

Hazrat Aishara narrated that the Holy Prophetsa used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights [of Ramadan] to a greater extent than at any other time.

(Sahih Muslim, Kitab Al-E‘tikaf)

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