Huzooraba’s insightful response to contemporary issues

The world we live in today is plagued with issues such as Homosexuality, poverty and international Terrorism. The world’s leaders be they Muslim, Jewish or Christian are each giving their own twisted verdicts leading the nations to collide and differ on nearly every single issue. Muslim leaders are altering the words of the Holy Quran and our Beloved Prophet Muhammadsa to best suit their desires.

From the wrongful belief in the so-called ‘triple talaq’ to the heinous killings in regards to their apostasy laws. The Muslim Ummah is the perfect reflection of the hadith that they will one day mirror the Jews.

Today, there is only one man on the face of this earth whose guidance is based upon true Islamic teachings; He is the Khalifa, the representative of Allah on earth – one in 7 billion.

Our beloved Khalifa Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba endeavours day by day to tackle these contemporary issues head on and drag the world away from the dark pit it is rapidly headed towards.

The first topic which Huzoor has beautiful explained throughout the years, is an issue which is ever growing in today's society is: That Islam sees women inferior to men.

In today’s day and age Islam is under fire and it is oft thought that the religion does not grant equality to women but rather that it oppresses them. There is a common misunderstanding in the west that women are suppressed in Islam. Huzoor has very beautifully explained at the Jalsa Salana UK Lajna address in 2016 that no other book before the Holy Quran has given women their rights just as it has to the men. Huzoor refers to the verse of the Holy Quran in chapter 2, verse 229, that the rights upon women are equal to those upon men.

Huzoor then eloquently goes on to say that the Quran has given women many rights, such as a man and woman having the same reward for their pious deeds, women having the only right upon that which they earn and that women have been made the owners of properties.

Following on from this Huzoor describes a short encounter he had with a female journalist. The journalist asked Huzoor that as Christianity has changed its teachings in accordance to a new era, do you not think that change is also needed in Islam’s teachings.

Huzoor gave the most beautifully perfect answer by saying …

“No, why? Because the Holy Quran has kept in mind human nature when distributing responsibilities, and once they have been distributed there is no need for change. A change is only needed where there is a lack of rights being fulfilled be they women’s rights or men’s rights”

Just a few years ago when our beloved Huzooraba went for his tour of Canada, he had a very interesting interview with a news anchor by the name of Peter Mansbridge. In this interview he questioned the separation of men and women at events such as Jalsa salanas and ijtemas. Huzoor eloquently explains to him that this separation in no way means that they are segregated but rather if he were to ask the Ahmadi women, and Huzoor actually stated that he often does ask, but they would insist that they do not feel in any way uncomfortable. Huzoor then refers to the insightful commands of the Quran where men are instructed to lower their gaze as a form of purdah and the next verse gives the same teaching for women.

Huzoor then finished the discussion by saying:

“Apart from this, it is the Religious teaching… whether you like it or not”

This is the Divine Khalifa of Islam who, shows us from his supreme example how to wisely deal with attacks on Islam by not shying away from the truth. To have no inferiority complex with regards to Islam. Regarding the treatment of women, a study showed that 1 in 3 women will endure domestic violence in their lifetime, because such people are not following a divine leader, there is no-one stopping them or advising them to treat women kindly. On the other hand, Huzoor-e-Anwar constantly tells Ahmadi men to treat women with the utmost respect. Speaking about the severity of domestic abuse in the home on the 19th may 2017 in his Friday Huzoor stated:

''Some men, thinking that they have unbridled authority as the head of the house, are engaged in domestic violence and cruelty to children. So, if one wants to carry on treating his wife and children like ignorant people, then there is no benefit in coming into the Bai'at of the Promised Messiah (as)''

Today, Muslims are scared to announce their faith leading to recent statistics to show that around 27% of Muslims are “non practising” even those who are practising their concept of Islamic teachings have become skewed. The number of Muslim teens who now drink alcohol has risen dramatically over the past decade. All these unislamic actions are down to one factor, the Muslim Ummah being ignorant to the single Muslim leader who has forsaken every western ideology which contradicts Islamic law…

Huzoor does not in any way shape or form accept the adaptation of Islamic teachings,

Now, many people accuse Islam for not integrating into society and it is a renowned belief that one simply cannot be a Muslim and be so called westernised.

If we just have a look back at the interview our beloved Huzoor had with Peter Mansbridge Huzoor valiantly states that…

“You have to be law abiding, you have to work for the betterment of your nation and country, this is true integration”

Huzoor then refers to an incident in Sweden where a journalist questioned that you do not shake hands with ladies? So how can you integrate into society? The wisdom behind Huzoor’ reply was such that he questioned them back by saying that how does shaking hands with women have any such relation with the betterment of the country or nation.

The misconception of Islam is not unheard of, the view that people have of its teachings is blurry through the glasses of hate that people tend to view Islam through. On his tour of Scandinavia Huzooraba said…

“That if people viewed Islam through lenses of justice instead of lenses of prejudice then they would see that Islam is a religion of peace”

Huzoor has on many occasions instructed us to not fear what is being said about Islam but rather that we should address these issues according to Islamic teachings but remember to keep in mind the fine line of wisdom. Our beloved Huzoor delivered a keynote address in Denmark of the need for mankind to respect each other, now just to remind you this is Denmark we are talking about, the country which is well renowned for publishing cartoons of the Holy Prophet of Islam saw without a care in the world for the offense they inflict upon muslims. Again at this occasion Huzoor rose to the controversy and dealt

with the issue at hand by saying…

“This unjust portrayal of the Holy Prophet defies history and defies the truth. The reality was that the Holy Prophet was forever enslaved by his determination to establish peace and the rights of humanity.”

Now these issues have led to youth to be at crossroads in regards to their faith. Children in this society are being pushed towards atheism by being allowed to think they know what is best for them from such a young age. I mean children as young as 7 are being taught about “transgender experiences” in schools and certain unions are even contemplating bringing that age down to just 2 years of age!...

This is what the world wants to teach their kids but our beloved Huzoor, has been teaching us to love one another, to be Loyal to one’s faith and nation and to uphold the responsibilities Islam demands from us from the moment we attend our first Ijtema. The pledge is recited Ijtema after Ijtema to lay out our responsibilities as Ahmadis to not only Allah and his Khalifa but our duties to our country as well. Just because we as ahmadis serve our community and our countries it in no way means that we have to fall prey to their ideologies and complexities rather a quote of Huzoor which comes to mind to perfectly summarise this topic is that…

“We will get the world to follow us and we will not follow the world”

Huzur during the national Ijtema said: “As Muslim youth, you should have no inferiority complex”

Through the Khalifah of Ahmadiyyat a new generation of Muslim Youth are being born who will be firm in their Religion and faith, insha'Allah

All these issues I have stated have one basic solution which Huzoor has told people, not just for us as Muslims but for the world on a global scale. That is for Man to recognise his God and come back to his creator.

Huzoor has also sent many letters to world leaders counselling them on their actions and how God is the answer to their chaos.

Huzoor e anwar constantly reminds in accordance to the Holy Quran that this life that we are living today is nothing but a past time… Huzoor specifically stated a couple of years ago in his Friday sermon that…

''Allah the Almighty states that you must remember that the life of this world is not everything as the real life is the one in the hereafter. Therefore, it is necessary for one to forge a relationship with Allah the Almighty and to adhere to His commandments in order to seek His pleasure and a prosperous end.''

Huzoor has said that the reason for injustice is a lack spirituality. The reason for war is a lack of spirituality. The reason for greed is a lack of spirituality. All in all, the golden key for the world, Huzoor has said, is to recognise your creator; without listening to this key advise from the Khalifa, the world will never be in a state of peace.