The Love of a Khalifa for the

“If you will let me tie your beautiful tail down so it will stay down,” said the crab, ‘’I am sure I can win the race.”

“I will prove to you that it will make no difference,” said the fox, “so how do you wish that I should hold my tail?”

The crab said, “If you will allow me to hang something on your tail to hold it down, I am sure you will not be able to run faster than I.”

“Do as you like,” said the fox.

“Allow me to come nearer,” said the crab, “and when I have it fastened to your tail, I will say ‘Ready!’ Then you are to start.”

So, the crab crawled behind and caught the fox’s tail with his pincers and said, “Ready!” The fox ran and ran until he was tired. And when he stopped, there was the crab beside him.

“Where are you now?” said the crab. “I thought you were to run ten times faster than I. You are not even ahead of me with all your boasting.”

The fox, panting for breath, hung his head in shame and went away where he might never see the crab again.

Ee-Sze (Meaning): A big, proud, boastful mouth is even worse for a man than it is for a fox.

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During a virtual mulaqat, a nasirat member of Waqfe Nau UK, asked beloved Hazuraba how one should respond to those people who mocked the hijab.

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba said:

“If you are determined, if you are strong and staunch in your faith, then you should not bother what the other people say. This is the commandment of Allah the Almighty that women should wear hijab, they should cover their head and bosom. And we have to follow those instructions, if we are strong Muslims. If people mock us, then don’t care. Tell them, ‘This is my personal choice, my personal view, and I have a right to do whatever I like; and this is my personal liking, and I am doing it because of my religious teachings, because of the commandment of the Shariah and the Holy Quran which has been given by Allah the Almighty in the Holy Quran.’ So, if you are a determined and strong Ahmadi then you will never bother whatever the people say.

“You can ask them, ‘Why don’t you use hijab? Why are you naked on the beaches? Why are you doing immoral acts, which you feel are moral, but I feel, according to my religious teaching, are immoral? So, if I don’t object to your habits then who are you to ask why I wear a hijab?’”

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THE LOVE OF A Kha fa FOR THE JAMA’AT

Hibbat Mirza

“The Imam of the Jama’at and the Jama’at itself are two names of one and the same thing. The Khalifa of the time and the Jama’at itself both unify to become one entity. This is why it is the task of Khilafat to strive to alleviate the pain and sufering of the Jama’at.” (Al Fazl, 21 May 1978)

As I sat at my desk attempting to start writing this article, I realized just how vast the subject was and decided to refect upon beloved Hazur-e-Anwar’saba love towards the Jama’at. Immediately, I couldn’t help but remember 2010. This was the year that I got to experience Jalsa Salana UK for the frst time, but it was also the year of the Lahore Attacks. It’s strange to think how much time has passed since, yet I can still vividly remember how calm Hazuraba was during the Friday Sermon, informing us of the large losses that had been incurred and reminding us all that we needed to pray for those Ahmadis in Pakistan. I remember thinking how difcult it must have been for beloved Hazuraba to be receiving the news of mass casualties, and yet his primary concern was to keep Ahmadis around the world calm and collected; and most importantly united.

In the aftermath, I remember watching those short documentaries on each of the martyrs and one point kept recurring. Almost every family mentioned how Hazur-e-Anwaraba had spoken to them at length, comforting them. I wondered how Hazuraba was able to do so much, while the pain for him must have been just as deep, if not more. Even the speeches Hazuraba gave during Jalsa Salana that year felt diferent. The power and conviction in his voice had a profound impact on me, allowing me to understand just a fraction of the love Hazuraba has for the Jama’at and the pain he felt during such instances.

Further pondering over the topic, I don’t think there has ever been a moment where I have questioned whether Hazur-e-Anwaraba loves the Jama’at. Seeing Hazuraba during his tours, especially when he visits Canada, the way members, young and old, fock to him crowding the streets of Peace Village; the warm

smile that Hazuraba displays when seeing children and how they wrap their little arms around Hazuraba for a hug, these moments have always moved me. By the Grace of Allah, I’ve been privileged to live in Peace Village and see frsthand how sometimes the slogans lovingly called out in front of Hazur’saba residence at night has brought Hazur-e-Anwaraba outside to see us gathered, sometimes he blesses us by walking among us. There have even been times where I have watched as Hazuraba has stopped to speak with someone on the sidewalk, with members gathering around to be part of the auspicious occasion. These instances evoke feelings of homecoming, with our spiritual father welcoming us to him.

To say there has been one thing that I missed dearly over the last few years would be an understatement. There were many aspects I used to take for granted before the start of the pandemic. These visits of diferent countries, along with the ability to travel and have a mulaqat where possible, to name a few. The isolation of the pandemic has put into perspective for many of us, just how important life is with the blessings of Khilafat. Even during these difcult and uncertain times, the constant in our lives has been the love and presence of Hazur-e-Anwaraba for the entire Jama’at.

Recalling the frst Friday after the lockdowns started in March 2020, I woke up early, only to check my phone for the MTA livestream to see what was going to happen. It was an unsettling feeling, to say the least. I couldn’t go to the mosque to read Friday Prayers, York University was closed until further notice, and my going to Aiwan-e-Tahir to subtitle was now tentative at best and depended on the situation. Something needed to stay the same. When Hazure-Anwar’saba special live message came on screen, it helped ease some of my anxiety. No matter what else was changing, there was Hazuraba reassuring us all that something was being worked upon so that Friday Sermons & Prayers wouldn’t be missed for an extended amount of time, giving the entire Jama’at hope so that none would become disheartened. To me, this demonstrated how Hazuraba carefully looked over the details and ensured that he maintained a connection with the Jama’at. It showed his love and kindness, prioritizing our delicate hearts during such uncertainty. The relief I felt watching the frst Friday Sermon of the 2020 lockdown was enormous, it felt like there was at least one routine in our lives that could still go on without much interruption. I’m sure plenty of others felt similarly, granted the varying degrees of isolation.

By the Grace of Allah, the COVID-19 pandemic opened up a new avenue for Hazur-eAnwaraba to reach out to the Jama’at – that being the virtual mulaqats over Zoom. I’ll admit, having been on the internet for so long, it never crossed my mind that we would ever have such events – and they truly are spectacles. Through these virtual mulaqats, we have been given glimpses into Hazur’saba interactions with even the most remote parts of the world. They’ve allowed for more personal guidance to be delivered to various countries. They have truly highlighted Hazur-e-Anwar’saba love and devotion towards the Jama’at and its members and his attention to the minutiae of human nature. For example, Hazur-eAnwaraba directed our attention, during a mulaqat with ofce bearers, to connect with members of the