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Abdul Rashid Anwar Sahib, Huzooraa asked how many meetings had been conducted with missionaries in the past month. Huzooraa said that it was absolutely vital and pivotal that missionaries played an active role in tabligh programmes and activities.
Huzooraa added that missionaries should regularly attend their offices and continue to convey the message of Islam to the public and remain in touch with Ahmadi youth through online means. Huzooraa further said that missionaries should also keep in touch with the secretary of tarbiyat and tabligh so that the important task of spreading the true message of Islam Ahmadiyyat can be executed in the best possible manner.
Following this, addressing the naib amir for tarbiyat and secretary wasaya, Kaleem Ahmad Malik Sahib, Huzooraa asked how many members of Wasiyyat in Canada were earning and currently employed. Huzooraa said, “It should be made clear that the scheme of Wasiyyat is not simply to just collect chanda. One of the main reasons behind Wasiyyat is to increase the level of taqwa among Ahmadis.”
Huzooraa further emphasised, “Those who have entered the system of Wasiyyat should be among those who are continuously excelling in their relationship with Allah, offering prayers with great humility and reciting the Holy Quran whilst pondering over its meanings.”
Thus, Huzooraa stated, “A musi [member of the Al-Wasiyyat scheme] must exhibit a high level of taqwa.”
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa added that
the Promised Messiahas once stated that he was not worried about how the Jamaat would function financially; however, he was concerned about increasing the level of taqwa of Jamaat members. Thus, Huzooraa stated that attaining high standards of taqwa should be the purpose and goal. This reality, Huzooraa said, should be made clear to members of the Jamaat.
Furthermore, the naib amir of Western Canada, Abdul Bari Sahib, presented a report of his department and expressed that prior to Covid-19, home visits were frequently conducted. However, now, due to Covid-19, this had come to a halt.
Upon this, Huzooraa very beautifully highlighted, “Due to Covid-19 and the restrictions that have come about, many are now working from home or staying indoors. Thus, it is now even easier to conduct your work as you can now call people from home.”
Huzooraa added, “Many who have been at home have fallen into depression not knowing what to do. Thus, you should contact them, keep in touch with them and focus on their tarbiyat.”
Further, whilst addressing the general secretary, Sabih Nasir Sahib, Huzooraa asked how many jamaats were regular in submitting reports and how replies and feedbacks were given to the respective jamaats.
Huzooraa added, “It is important, as the general secretary, to keep a personal contact between sadrs and secretaries as this will improve the level of work.”
Addressing the secretary tabligh and sadr Ansarullah, Abdul Hameed Waraich Sahib, Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa enquired about the target for this year.
Huzooraa said, “Once a person has accepted Ahmadiyyat, a plan must be made to increase them in their religious knowledge.” Huzooraa further added, “Data should be collected to see the percentage of people who have accepted Ahmadiyyat due to reading our literature, through marriages or other reasons.”
Whilst alluding to the target mentioned before, Huzooraa said to keep the target of 300 but also show the results.
Speaking to the secretary tarbiyat, Shahid Mansoor Sahib, Huzooraa, whilst mentioning the prominence of this department, detailed, “If your work is conducted fully, then many other issues relating to other departments such as rishta nata, umur-e-ama, mal and many others can be resolved.”
Huzooraa then enquired from the secretary tarbiyat about the plans of the department and how it was implemented.
Addressing the national amila, Huzooraa stated, “It is imperative that all departments understand their work and exercise and conduct their work effectively at a grass root level. The structure of the Jamaat is extremely exceptional in that it can cater for the Jamaat and Jamaat members at all levels. While it is true that the Jamaat is peerless when it comes to emergency work and projects, yet more effort should be made on systematic work, as I see that there is still plenty of room for improvement.”
Addressing the secretary ishaat, Sheikh Abdul Wadud Sahib, Huzooraa asked if they had ordered the new, recently printed edition of the Holy Quran and enquired about their thoughts on its quality and print. Huzooraa added, “Insha-Allah, Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib’sra English translation of the Holy Quran, along with the split-word Urdu translation by Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra will soon be prepared and printed in the same style.”
Addressing the additional secretary mal, Rahman Masood Sahib, whilst explaining the importance of financial sacrifice, Huzooraa stated, “It is imperative that all members understand that spending in the way of Allah is the commandment of God and His messenger and it cannot be likened to any sort of tax.”
Further, addressing the secretary Waqfe-Nau, Zahid Masood Sahib, Huzooraa , alluding to the Friday Sermon delivered in Canada on 28 October 2016 regarding the essence of Waqf-e-Nau, enquired about what had been done to instill the true essence of waqf within the waqifeen. Huzooraa stated, “Waqf-e-Nau boys should be encouraged to join Jamia Ahmadiyya. Emphasis should also be paid to go into other fields such as medicine and teaching as these are fields that we require [waqifeen in]. We do not require Waqf-e-Nau who are only interested in keeping the title and do not wish to serve at any capacity.”
In the end, Huzooraa encouraged the amila to act in accordance with the guidance they had received and to conduct their work in the best manner. Upon this, the mulaqat came to close.
Canadian National Amila’s virtual meeting with Huzoor
Syed Mukarram Nazeer Canada Correspondent
The national amila of Jamaat-eAhmadiyya Canada requested Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, for a virtual meeting in August 2020. By the grace of Allah the Almighty, the news of its approval was received on 13 September 2020 and a meeting date was set for 3 October 2020. 32 members of the national amila gathered in Aiwan-e-Tahir at the Baitul Islam Mosque complex for this blessed occasion. The meeting was scheduled for an hour (12:45pm to 1:45pm), but Huzooraa graciously gave an extra 15 minutes of his valuable time.
One by one, each member introduced themselves and presented brief updates regarding their respective department. Huzooraa offered each member treasured guidance.
This was truly a very blessed and beneficial meeting for all members. We hope and pray that insha-Allah, a physical meeting becomes a reality in the near future. Amin.
Some feedback from members of the national amila regarding the meeting experience is presented below:
Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Canada,
Lal Khan Malik Sahib, said:
“I was amazed to see how Huzooraa knows relatives of people he meets. It was also surprising that Huzooraa recognises every member of our amila. While figures are being presented, Huzooraa quickly calculates various outcomes in his mind with amazing speed. There were new angles of approach in Huzoor’saa comments and guidance about our work in various departments. We came out with more ideas on how we can work better in the service of Jamaat. A light touch of humour here and there kept us all at ease in a situation that was otherwise tense for us. Huzooraa was gracious and forgiving even when our responses were not to his expectations.”
Hadi Ali Chaudhry Sahib, Naib Amir Jamaat Canada, said: “My feelings of this meeting can be understood through the following couplets:
پہنچی کٹھنڈ کو حور سے راد�د ےر� ئیہو ��کس� کے �د تجھے کو ںنکھوآ یرم اہو بھی اوامد کا سا کچھ تھی جتنی تشنگی ئیہو ��کم� کی نا�ا ےرم روا، ھابڑ لد
Secretary wasaya and Naib Amir, Kaleem Ahmad Malik Sahib, said:
“I had been eagerly awaiting the meeting since the morning and was continuously praying. I was not satisfied in any way about my department because the work of Allah the Almighty always progresses and never stops. We were engaged in prayers and as soon as we saw Huzoor’saa radiant countenance, we felt comfort. The compassionate advice of Huzooraa on my department’s report turned the panic into peace and consolation and it established a newfound devotion within me for obedience to Khilafat and pursuit of my work. May Allah the Almighty grant us the opportunity to meet Huzooraa personally and may He always lead us, our families and children in obedience and love of Khilafat. Amin.”
Aslam Daud Sahib, Naib Amir Jamaat Canada, said:
“By the grace of Allah the Almighty, today we had a historic virtual meeting with Huzooraa. It was a very rejuvenating experience that charged us with new vigour. We were blessed with guidance that helped us to refocus on the most important matters. It was a true blessing to receive direct guidance from Huzooraa despite the pandemic and all the restrictions.”
Sheikh Mohammad Amir Mahmood Sahib, Naib Amir Jamaat Canada, said:
Abdul Bari Sahib, Naib Amir Jamaat Canada, said:
Sabih Nasir Sahib, National General Secretary, said:
“Beloved Huzooraa perhaps sensed my nervousness and eased my tension by remarking that my Urdu was similar to English. As he enquired about the reporting and how we collect the reports from the jamaats, I was completely amazed that Huzooraa enquired as to how we know that the reports are not filled by a computer and are in-fact being filled by a person. No amount of preparation would have made me expect that question. I had no answer. But then, Huzooraa graciously provided me with guidance as well.”
Shahid Mansoor Sahib, Secretary Tarbiyat, said:
“By the grace of Allah, I had the opportunity to join this blessed meeting today and because of this blessed meeting, I had the chance to quench my spiritual thirst. At the same time, my courage increased and I also realised how Allah the Almighty has created new ways for the progress of Ahmadiyyat through these new inventions. Observation has shown that whenever the voice of Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa is obeyed by saying labbaik, there is always an opportunity to observe the manifestations of Allah the Almighty in a new way.”
Mirza Hameed Sahib, Secretary Talim, said:
Sheikh Abdul Wadood Sahib, Secretary Ishaat, said:
“It was a very pleasant meeting. Huzooraa was very relaxed and spoke comfortably with amila members. He
