A heart-rending Comment

The Blessed Tour of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba to the United States September – October 2022 Part 1

On 6 September 2022, I reported for Mulaqat feeling very uneasy and worried. Huzoor Anwaraba had not led the prayers in the Mubarak Mosque since the night before.

It was clear he was not feeling well and so, irrespective of any work, I just wished to have the opportunity to see Huzoor and to enquire how he was feeling.

Despite not feeling well, Huzoor came to his office at the usual time and after a few minutes called me. Upon entering, I was relieved to see that Huzoor seemed well, although perhaps a little fatigued. I asked him how he was. Huzoor said:

“Yesterday evening, shortly after I met you, the family Mulaqats started and after a few minutes I felt unwell and it continued to get worse throughout the session. By the end, I had to call Dr. Shabir Sahib.”

I asked Huzoor why had he not called the doctor or stopped the Mulaqats as soon as he felt unwell. Exhibiting his complete selflessness and pure love for the Jama’at members, Huzoor said:

“Ahmadis had come from far away to meet me and I did not wish for any of them to be disappointed or to have to wait for a long period, as they had to travel back to their homes. So, even though I was feeling unwell, somehow, with Allah’s Help, I continued and was able to meet all of the families.” There were no family Mulaqats scheduled that evening and so I asked Huzoor if he would at least now rest. In reply, Huzoor said:

“I have to finalise my notes for the Khuddam Ijtema, then in a day or two I will start preparing my notes for the Lajna Ijtema and then there is preparation for the coming USA tour and so there is no time to rest.”

I felt emotional and pained to see Huzoor unwell and to think of how the Khalifa-e-Waqt (Khalifa of the time) constantly set aside his own needs for the sake of the Jama’at and hid his pain.

I said: “Alhamdulillah, Huzoor, you continue to look well and your routine continues hardly without any change.”

What Huzoor said next shook me and filled me with immense sadness. Huzoor said:

That: “You do not know the pain in my heart. You just look at me and think that all is well.”

It seemed to me that Huzoor was not necessarily referring to physical ailments or pain.

Rather, it was a moment where Huzoor expressed the emotional anguish and grief he, as Khalifa-Waqt, feels as he observes the state of the world and the sorrows of those Ahmadis who are suffering.

Pearls of Wisdom

Huzoor's guidance

Huzoor Anwaraba was asked how children could avoid becoming addicted to their phones or tablets?

In reply, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba said:

“It is a matter of understanding and priority. Every Ahmadi Muslim should understand that his main obligation is to offer the five daily prayers – not just for the sake of offering the prayer, but to achieve the love of Allah the Almighty. So when you realise that the purpose of your existence is the worship of Allah the Almighty, then you will give preference to that main objective.”

Huzoor continued:

Q&A with Huzooraba

“Parents should also be watchful at all times to see what their children are doing. A child of 10 years of age should not spend more than one hour on a mobile phone or online games. Outside games are much better, as they can help you better your health. So it is the duty of the parents as well that they should watch that their children are not spending too much time on mobile phones and make them realise, with love and kindness, that they have a purpose and they should try to achieve that purpose instead of wasting their time on online games.”

His Holiness was also asked about greed and how it can be overcome.

In a comprehensive answer, Huzoor said:

“Allah the Almighty says that you have to be content. Contentment counts. The Holy Prophet Muhammadsa has said that when you see somebody who is pious, who is God fearing, who is observing all the commandments of Allah the Almighty then try to follow him and pray to Allah the Almighty that He also gives you that status and you should also struggle hard for that. But if you see a worldly person who is very wealthy and who is a millionaire but he is not discharging his responsibilities towards his fellow beings but is just accumulating and collecting money and is usurping the rights of others, then pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah the Almighty saves you from this and don’t follow that example.”

Huzoor continued:

“Today because the vast majority of people are materialistic so they have forgotten their responsibilities towards their Creator. That is why they are greedy. Had they known their duties towards their Creator, they would not have behaved like this. So we as Ahmadi Muslims should take this banner and spread this message all across the country and the world that we should discharge the duties we owe to Allah the Almighty and to our fellow beings.”

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Abdul Muqeet Khan Sahib asked Huzooraba what one could do to prepare for Jamia Ahmadiyya and what prayers one could do so that they stay true to their desire of going to Jamia.

Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaba said:

“You see, one thing is, are you regular in offering your five daily prayers? Do you know the meaning of your prayers? Do you seek Allah’s help while in prostration, to help you, to make you a good Murabbi or an Ahmadi? That is the first thing. Secondly, do you know how to read the Holy Quran? Do you do Tilawat daily? You should do at least one or two Rukus daily and try to learn the meaning of it as well. Do you have good morals? Try to read a passage from the books of the Promised Messiahas from The Essence of Islam – not any particular book – but from The Essence of Islam and then try to absorb and understand that subject. Then, you will know what religion is.

This is the only training. You should know the meaning of Surah al-Fatihah and read the Holy Quran, which is the basic requirement for Jamia students or general knowledge about Ahmadiyyat; you should also try to learn more about Ahmadiyyat. When did the Promised Messiahas claim to be the Promised Messiah? When did he take the first Bai‘at? When was the Promised Messiahas born?

“Then also recite the prayer:

“My Lord, I am in need of whatever good Thou mayest send down to me.” (Surah al-Qasas, Ch.28: V.25)

“This is a prayer of Mosesas. I like this one. You should also recite it.”

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