Ideal Daily Routine

Throughout my life I have been very blessed to have many experiences with Khilafat through MTA, Classes with H a z u raba , Ijtemas and many more. Though if I think what would be my earliest memory of Khilafat, it would be one of my first Mulaqaat with beloved Hazuraba. I remember the anticipation of waiting to meet beloved Hazuraba and as I entered the room i t f e l t s u r r ea l t o b e i n t h e s a m e ro o m. I vividly remember beloved Hazuraba very kindly giving us chocolate, and I have always been a leftie, so when I unconsciously reached for the chocolate with my left hand, beloved Hazuraba gently moved away the chocolate which made me realise what I did. Beloved Hazuraba patiently waited for me to reach again but with my right hand, I clearly remember the warm smile Hazuraba had given me when I reached again with my right hand.

Umimah Aleem

By the sheer grace of Allah the Almighty, there are many beautiful and cherished memories I have with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba all of which I keep safely guarded in the inner most depths of my heart. One such moment in particular took place when I was much younger, early on in beloved Hazur’saba Khilafat. At the time, the Gulshan-e-Waqf-eNau classes had newly been organised and we were having the immense honour to sit in H a zu r’ saba company and had th e g r ea t blessing to build a r e la t io n sh ip w i th H a zu raba . A t th e en d o f o n e su c h cl a s s, Hazur-e-Aqdasaba looked to the girls seated before him and asked as to who knows the meaning of the revelation, ‘Alaysallahu bi kaafin abduhu’, and to my great fortune I was among only a small handful of girls that shot their hands up in the air in the desperate hope of giving the correct answer. Somehow, by the grace of Allah the Almighty, I was chosen by Hazuraba to answer, to which I, summing up all my courage, said, ‘Hazuraba , it means, “Is Allah not sufficient for His servant”?’ Hazuraba, kindly replied, ‘y e s, it is correct’ and followed this by so kindly asking if I was wearing the ring with this verse on it at the time! I replied that I was, to which Hazuraba beckoned me towards himself and told me to take off my ring. Taking my ring in his blessed hands, beloved Hazuraba then placed it on his little finger alongside the alaysallah ring of Hazrat Masih Maudas and then also touched it to the ‘maula bas’ ring as well. Upon seeing this I was overwhelmed with emotion at how such an important and blessed man of God could show someone like me such pure love and care, indeed not just to me, but to each and every member of our Jama’at. Alhamdolillah for this beautiful and divine gift of Khilafat! Naima Clarke

T h r ee y e a r s ag o , I w a s f o r t u n a te to travel to Houston and meet our beloved Hazuraba. I was very excited because I would have a Waqfe-Nau class with Hazuraba . When we arrived, Jummah was about to start. The whole women’s side was filled with people. My mother and I sat down in one of the halls and listened to Hazuraba delivering the Khutba. I was delighted to hear Hazuraba in person. After Jumma prayer, there was lunch. Soon afterwards, I had to go and get ready for the Waqfe-Nau class. I was very nervous and at the same time very excited. After a few minutes, Hazuraba had come into the room. We stood and said, ‘Assalamu Alaikum.’ When we sat down, I was in the first row directly in front of Hazuraba, and m y h e ar t w a s b e a t in g so f a s t—the class lasted about an hour. We began with Tilwaat, Nazm and listened to presentations by the Waqifaat. After all the presentations, we had time to ask questions to Hazuraba. After t h e q ue s t i o n s e s s io n, Hazuraba gave us chocolate and a beautiful prayer mat. We did Dua with Hazuraba a nd e n de d th e c la s s. I enjoyed Hazur’saba loving character towards all of us and how Hazuraba provided new knowledge for us to use. The next day we woke up early and went to tahajjud, and we read Fajr behind Hazuraba. During that time, we saw Hazuraba walk to his house, and it was tranquil and peaceful. We came back to the mosque later on in the day during Zuhr and watched the Ameen ceremonies with Hazuraba . I wo u l d fee l e xh i l a r a te d e v e ry t i m e w e s a w Ha z uraba g o to h i s ho u se . On Saturday night, after Isha Hazuraba came into the Lajna side, my mother and I got to see Hazuraba up close. The next day. Sunday, I had an early flight back home. I was sad to be leaving Houston, but at the same time, I was very grateful that Allah Tala allowed me to travel to Houston and to sit in my first Waqfe-Nau class with Hazuraba. Overall, this trip was a spiritual and delightful experience.

Haaniya Khan, Age-14, Los Angeles, California

For me, the earliest memories of Khilafat are via TV (MTA), which we use to watch the 4th Khalifa’s Children’s class etc. I had never seen him in person. However, I knew of the importance of and value of the Khalifa. The current Head, H a z r a t M i r za Ma s r o o r Ahmadaba, is the first Khalifa I have met in person; I watched when he became Khalifa. When Hazuraba visited Ghana, he visited the mission house we lived in, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to meet him during that visit, and I remember being very upset, especially when everyone else was talking about their experiences of meeting him. I never knew if I would have the chance to meet him again. Two years after the visit, I was in London, and couldn't believe that I was having my first Mulaqat. I remember being so excited and nervous all at the same time; I could barely speak. And that feeling has never gone, each time I see H a zu raba , I f e e l th e s a me eagerness to see him and be in his presence. B e in g a b l e to s e e th e Kh a l i fa, be it during Jalsa, Ijtemas, weddings or Mulaqats brings so much joy happiness and contentment. When I'm going through tough times I tend to pray and also write to Ha zu raba to pray for me and also advise on the best way forward. It's always comforting during trying times, when Hazuraba then addresses us all, that then makes whatever is happening easier to cope or deal with. And it's a privilege to be able to meet the Khalifa of the time. Fatihah Ghaffar Walker

Guidance given by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba at a virtual meeting with Atfal from the Midlands of the United Kingdom on 25th April 2021. This invaluable advice can be incorporated into the daily schedules of all Waqfe Nau.

Between the ages of 7-10 one should try to regulate their life by offering daily prayers. When you are 10 years of age, then it is obligatory on you to offer five daily prayers.

FAJR PRAYER HOLY QUR’AN SLEEP AFTER FAJR

The best routine should be that you get up early in the morning to offer the Fajr prayer. Recite the Holy Qur’an – even if it is one ruku or two. If there is enough time to have a short nap, you can go to bed again and have a nap for half an hour, or if you have enough time, you can sleep for two hours.

SCHOOL

Then get up and get yourself prepared for school, go to school and spend your day in school. There, you should also behave well with your fellow students. HOMEWORK When you come back from school, do your homework and also try to do some extra work, based on what you are supposed to read the next day. That will help you to better understand the lecture of your teacher or whatever you are going to study. If there is no time to offer Zuhr prayer between the closing of the school and reaching back home, then you should ask your teacher, or headteacher, to allocate some place at school to offer your Zuhr prayer there. And if the time is too short, then you can offer the Zuhr and Asr prayer together.

ZUHR/ASR PRAYERS

You should play outside for one hour, if there is time to play for one hour – during the summer, you can easily play for one hour. You can play football, or cricket, or hockey, or rugby, or anything you like.

OUTDOOR PLAY BOOKS & NEWSPAPERS

Then offer your Maghrib prayer; then try to read some books – either religious books or other storybooks – to increase your knowledge and also try to read the newspapers to increase your secular knowledge.

DINNER, PRAYER AND SLEEP

After having your dinner, offer Isha prayer, and then go to bed as early as possible so that you wake up instead of wasting your time on television, internet or tablet. So go to bed early so you will be able to get up early in the morning for Fajr prayer.

Hazuraba quoted the saying, “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”