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The abdication of Edward VIII An Islamic take on the crisis that shook the Crown

Part I

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From the Markaz Ghana amila receives direction from Huzoor Germany Atfal pose variety of questions to Huzoor

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King Negus: The Holy Prophet’s representative and true follower

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Were the Arabic works of the Promised Messiah plagiarised from “Muqamat-e-Hariri”?

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A world against Islam: The dire need for Muslim unity

Each day brings news of Muslims being subjugated – whether they are being policed through draconian laws to uphold “liberal values” in France, whether Muslim women are being “liberating” by emphasising their right to have premarital relationship as highlighted by Denmark’s Integration Minister or whether it’s the continuous persecution of minority groups such as Uyghurs, Palestinians and Rohingya people.

Muslims have been made easy targets to demonise, leading to unending harassment and, as some say, Islamophobia.

According to the European Islamophobia Report of 2018, an increase of 52% of “Islamophobic incidents” took place in France while in Austria, there was a rise of about 74%. 44% of Germans see “a fundamental contradiction between Islam and German culture and values.” In Finland, 62% felt the same, while in Italy, it was 53%. “To be a Muslim in Europe is to be mistrusted, visible and vulnerable.” (www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/opinion/ europe-islamophobia-attacks.html)

External attacks increase the plight of the ummah, but even intra-Muslim atrocities are at their peak. Muslim nations are divided between blocs amongst themselves and give preference to geopolitical interests over their commonality as believers; political tussles between Saudi Arabia and Iran are a prime example.

Even amongst sects, sectarianism continues to fuel hatred; scholars are busy

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

Five distinctions granted to the Holy Prophet

ﻪﻴﻠ� ���ا یﻠﺻ ��ﻨﻟا نأ ،���ا ﺪﺒﻋ نﺑ ﺮﺑاﺟ ان��ﺧا ت��ن ��ﺒﻗ ﺪﺣأ نھﻄﻌﻳ ﻢﻟ اﺴﻤﺧ ﺖﻴﻄﻋأ لاﻗ ﻢﻠﺳو اﺪﺠﺴم ضر��ا �� ﺖﻠﻌﺟو ،ﺮ�ﺷ ة�یﺴم ﺐﻋ��اﺑ ،ﻞﺼﻴﻠﻓ ة��ﺼﻟا ﻪت�ردأ ��مأ نم ﻞﺟر اﻤﻳﺄﻓ ،ارﻮھﻃو ﺖﻴﻄﻋأو ،��ﺒﻗ ﺪﺣ�� ﻞ�� ﻢﻟو ﻢناﻐﻤﻟا �� ﺖﻠﺣأو ﺖﺜﻌﺑو ،ﺔﺻاﺧ ﻪمﻮﻗ یﻟإ ﺚﻌﺒﻳ ��ﻨﻟا نا�و ،ﺔﻋاﻔﺸﻟا ﺔما� ساﻨﻟا یﻟإ Hazrat Jabirra ibn Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“I have been granted five distinctions which no one has been granted before me. Firstly, I have been reinforced with awe extending as far as a month’s journey. Secondly the entire earth has been made for me a mosque and a means of purity; therefore, anyone of my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due. Thirdly, the spoils of war have been made lawful for me; it was never made lawful before me. Fourthly, I have been granted the honour of intercession with the Lord. And fifthly, while prophets before me were commissioned to their particular people, I have been sent to the entire mankind.” (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab al-Tayamam)

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas , In His Own Words

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This Week in History

3-10 December

In this third year of Al Hakam, we will present a selection of incidents from the blessed life of the Promised Messiahas with some more details

4 December 1888: On this day – 29 Rabi‘ al-Awal 1306 AH – the Promised Messiahas composed a lengthy letter to Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddinra and also sent copies of the letter to close friends in Ludhiana and Kapurthala. The contents of the letter explained the importance and different aspects of the prophecy pertaining to the Musleh-e-Maud (the Promised Reformer). The Promised Messiahas also responded to allegations people had raised at the time against the demise of Bashir Awal .

This letter cleared a lot of the doubts, Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddinra misunderstandings and allegations many people had regarding the prophecy of Musleh-eMaud. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 73)

4 December 1898: The Promised Messiahas replied to a letter of Hazrat Maulvi Abdullah Sanaurira and also prayed for him. The Promised Messiah further wrote, “You must spare some time and meet with me every so often.” (Maktubat-eAhmad, Vol. 3, p. 235)

4 December

Hazrat Mian Abdullah Sanaurira 1903: The Promised Messiahas wrote to Hazrat Chaudhry Ala Dadra and stated that he had read his letter from start to fi nish. With reference to Hazrat Chaudhry Sahib’s government job, Huzooras said that he should give precedence to the monthly salary of 25 rupees in Qadian as opposed to the monthly salary of 50 rupees for the government job as God is the One Who provides and the door to His grace can never close. Also, Huzooras said to Hazrat Chaudhry Sahibra that he would benefi t from his company.

Hazrat Chaudhry Ala Dadra was a resident of Shahpur, a town in India, who left his government job and relocated to Qadian, where he served in The Review of Religions’ offi ce. He passed away at a young age. The Promised Messiahas, seeing his sacrifi ce and services to religion, had him buried in Bahishti Maqbarah and also led the funeral prayer. As he was known to be a very trustworthy man, friends would hand over their valuable possessions to him for safekeeping. Some friends would call him “amin-ul-millat”, the trustee of the people. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p. 363)

5 December 1891: The Promised Messiahas replied to a letter from Hazrat Mian Abdullah Sanaurira, in which he stated that he had not been feeling well for the past few weeks. Huzooras further stated that he was praying for him and assured him that Allah would help him as He is All-Powerful. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p. 213)

6 December 1902: On this day, the Promised Messiahas replied to Hazrat Haji Seith Allah Rakha Abdur Rahman’sra letter. In the letter, the Promised Messiahas elucidated important matters and explained the philosophy of religion. In this lengthy letter, Huzooras explained the meaning of the revelation he received:

یﻨﻤﺣراو ین��ناو یﻨﻈﻔﺣاﻓ بر کمداﺧ ءیﺷ ﻞ� بر

“O my Lord, everything serves You. So, O my Lord, protect me, help me and have mercy on me.”

In the end, Huzooras wrote, “Patience is that alchemy, whose gold never ceases to exist. God causes one to face situations as trials; however, those who show patience and are loyal are enveloped with His love and such a one’s second state becomes better than the former.” (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 414)

7 December 1889: The Promised Messiahas replied to a letter he received from Hazrat Munshi Rustam Alira. In the letter, the Promised Messiahas prayed for him and said that one should continuously recite prayers of seeking repentance (istighfar) as it repels calamities and protects one from misfortunes. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 569)

7 December 1889: On this day, the Promised Messiahas wrote a letter to Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddinra in which he expressed his gratitude and stated that he had received 100 rupees from him. The Promised Messiahas, in the letter, further mentioned that Maulvi Muhammad Hussain had deviated from the right path. Huzooras added that when one analyses oneself, instead of running after the material world, seeks forgiveness for their sins, then Allah grants them better insight in certain matters.

Huzooras stated that even an apostate or an atheist can attain some knowledge and can gain the ability to partake in intellectual debates. However, Huzooras said that one should not feel proud simply in this matter. Man’s salvation lies only in his relation with Allah the Almighty; otherwise, having mere knowledge can never benefi t anyone. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 89)

7 December 1892: On this day, the Promised Messiahas published an ishtihar (announcement) titled “Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu” in which he explained the importance of Jalsa Salana. (Majmua-e-Ishtiharat, Vol. 1, p. 360)

7 December 1894: The Promised Messiahas replied to a letter he received from Hazrat Munshi Rustam Alira in which he acknowledged the receipt of the 20 rupees he had sent and further stated that as the seasonal holidays were approaching, he should visit him in Qadian. (Maktubat-eAhmad, Vol. 2, p. 607)

7 December 1897: The Promised Messiahas replied to a letter he received from Hazrat Haji Seith Allah Rakha Abdur Rahmanra. Huzooras expressed words of consolation and stated that he was busy praying for him. Huzooras wrote, “Despair not of Allah’s mercy and grace for He does not take long in showing His grace.” (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 357)

7 December 1907: The Promised Messiahas replied to a letter he received from his companion, Hazrat Syed Nasir Shahra, in which he mentioned that he was unable to reply to the letter earlier due to poor health.

In this letter, the Promised Messiahas wrote, “Insha-Allah, I shall continue to pray. It is absolutely necessary that you, in these days of diffi culties, frequently or even daily, continue to keep me updated. I am extremely concerned. Your letter has kept me worried.” (Maktubat-eAhmad, Vol. 3, p. 334)

8 December 1888: The Promised Messiahas, in his letter, reminded Hazrat Munshi Rustam Alira to visit Qadian during the seasonal holidays. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 552)

9 December 1897: On this date, Al Hakam (Vol. 1, no. 7, 9 December 1897, p. 5) reported that news was received from Qadian that members of the Jamaat ought to profusely recite the following prayer in the last rak‘ah of their Prayers after the ruku: رانلا باذع انق و ۃنسح ۃرخالا یف و ۃنسح ایندلا یف انتا انبر

“Our Lord, grant us good in this world as well as good in the world to come and protect us from the torment of the Fire.” (Malfuzat [Urdu], Vol. 1, p. 6)

8 December 1905: The Promised Messiahas shared his thoughts during a private sitting with companions about a separate graveyard for his followers. Huzooras stated, “I desire that a piece of land be acquired to serve as a graveyard, a