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The highlight of the day was Hazur’saba inaugural address, in which Hazuraba spoke about how one can achieve the true purpose of Jalsa, which in essence is: to quench our spiritual thirst. Hazuraba said we should tread the path of righteousness and shun worldliness, attain nearness to God, suppress anger, develop brotherhood, adopt humility and establish truthfulness, to bring about a pure change within ourselves. (https://www.reviewofreligions. org/33207/address-at-the-inaugural-session-ofjalsa-salana-uk-2021-righteousness-and-mutuallove-fulfilling-the-true-purpose-of-jalsa-officialsummary/)

The notorious British weather deserves a mention, for it rained and rained, and although it presented many challenges, the workers and attendees remained resolute.

JALSA SALANA UK 2021: DAY 2

For the Lajna, the second day of Jalsa Salana is very special, as Hazuraba graces the Lajna marquee to deliver his address. Naturally, there was a larger attendance of women on this day. I spoke to a few mothers who told us about their childcare arrangements for the day. Families and friends came to each other’s aid. Fathers stepped up to the challenge of keeping the kids entertained for the day and grandparents happily obliged too.

Many women spoke about the preparations they had made for their families before making their journey to Hadeeqatul Mahdi - a meal was cooked, activities had been planned and children were reassured that ‘don’t worry, Mama will be back soon’.

During the break, several women could be found in a quiet corner of the marquee or outside, calling in to check on the children, comforting those that were struggling to be apart from them, with promises being made of sweet treats if Jalsa proceedings were listened to, if namaz was offered and if they were behaving well.

Several women commented that though it was a blessing to be attending Jalsa Salana, as it felt strange without their children.

And then there were our volunteers, who arrived early every morning and worked into the late hours of the night, leaving their children and homes, to serve the guests of the Promised Messiahas. Their dedication is a true embodiment of the Lajna pledge ‘I shall always be ready to sacrifice my life, property, time and children for the cause of faith’. May Allah the Almighty accept their efforts and reward them abundantly. Ameen.

Hazur’saba address at the Lajna Gah was on the topic of the rights and responsibilities of men and women. Hazuraba said how important it was to open our spiritual eyes in a time of worldliness. Hazuraba spoke about the rights given to women in Islam, marriage in Islam, rights owed to one’s family, treating women with justice and the spiritual rank of women.

To think that so many worldly activities came to a halt last year due to the pandemic, yet the work of Jama’at-e-Ahmadiyya did not stop. In fact, the Community continues to prosper and grow. Hazur’saba address at the third session of Jalsa Salana UK, spoke about the progress of the Jama’at. With the Grace of God, new Jama’ats were established, mosques were built, books were published, audiobooks were recorded, websites were launched and apps were made available, to mention a few. 125, 221 souls from across the globe joined the fold of Islam Ahmadiyya in the last year too, despite restrictions for Tabligh due to Covid. Alhamdolilah! (https://www.reviewofreligions.org/33317/address-at-the-third-session-of-jalsa-salana-uk-2021extraordinary-progress-for-the-ahmadiyya-muslim-community-throughout-the-year-officialsummary/)

JALSA SALANA UK 2021: DAY 3

For many, the highlight of Jalsa Salana UK is the Bai’at ceremony – where one reaffirms their allegiance to Khalifatul Masih. Although there was no Bai’at ceremony this year, each prayer behind Hazuraba served as a spiritual cleanse, purifying our souls.

Hazur’saba concluding address was a continuation from the concluding address of Jalsa Salana UK 2019. It was as if there had been no gaps.

During this address, Hazuraba spoke about fulfilling the rights of others. Hazuraba reminded us that until we are grateful to our fellow people, we cannot be grateful to God. Hazuraba went on to highlight the rights of friends, of the sick, taking care of orphans, rights of oaths and the rights of others during wartime. Hazuraba mentioned that if these rights are upheld, then true peace and harmony can be established in the world. (https://www.reviewofreligions.org/33449/address-at-the-finalsession-of-jalsa-salana-uk-2021-fulfilling-the-rights-of-others-official-summary/)

The three blessed days passed by so quickly, each day brimming with faith-inspiring and spiritually uplifting speeches. God’s Grace had made this event a true success, and it was evident for all to see. Through the hard physical labour put in by hundreds on site to erect ‘Tent City’, to the offices brimming with paperwork that ensured the logistics of the event, to the thousands of workers that spent endless hours leading up to this weekend to ensure the guests of the Promised Messiahas were well looked after in all capacities, and most importantly in the faces and smiles of those volunteers, who continued to troop on despite the challenges presented to them by Covid restrictions. Even the notorious British weather could not wipe the smile off their faces. Clad in wellies and raincoats, all working together like clockwork, to make this blessed event a success in all respects. As though angels had descended amongst them to ensure everything was executed perfectly. What kept them going? They worked for the sake of Allah the Almighty and under direct guidance of His chosen one, the Caliph of the time, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba .

May Allah the Almighty end this pandemic so our Jalsas and events can return to their full grandeur, Ameen.