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In the Line of Duty Jalsa Salana Memories The International Bai'at

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF Its history, establishment and
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JALSA SALANA SPECIAL

52 Jalsa Salana UK
nd

T he 52nd Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-

Ahmadiyya UK starts this afternoon
in Hadiqatul Mahdi, Hampshire, England.
The Jalsa proceedings are due to
commence with the opening session that
will follow the Friday Sermon of Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih Vaa at 13:00 GMT.
Jalsa Salana UK comprises five sessions
in the men’s Jalsa Gah while women’s Jalsa
Gah have their own sessions during the
course of these three days. On the second
day, Huzoor’s address to the Lajna in
their marquee is relayed live in the men’s
marquee. The Friday Sermon and the
complete proceedings from the sessions
of Jalsa, including Huzoor’s address to the
Lajna are shown live on MTA.
The highlight of the Jalsa Salana
UK are the addresses to be delivered by
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa: the Friday
Sermon, the opening address, address to
the Lajna in their marquee, the one in the
men’s marquee on the second day and the
concluding address on Sunday – the third
and final day.
A selection of scholars of the Jamaat
are also due to address the congregation
on a variety of topics. The list of speeches
and speakers is given below:
Continued on page 3

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words Hadith-e-Rasul; Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
Hazrat Abu Hurrairara narrates that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa said,
Forgive the Transgressions of Your Brothers “Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for them a
path to Paradise.” (Sahih Muslim, Kitab Al-Zikr)

And if you possess even the slightest arrogance, hypocrisy,
self-conceit or sloth, you are not worthy of being accepted.
Be careful lest a few accomplishments delude you to think
that you have sufficiently fulfilled your purpose. For God
desires a complete transformation in your being and He
demands from you a death whereafter He should revive
you. Hasten to make peace with one another and forgive forgiven. Do not feed your vanity, for those who are bloated
your brethren their sins. For he who is not inclined to make cannot enter the gate to which you have been called.
peace with his brother is wicked and will be cut off, because
he is the cause of dissension. Part with your ego in every (Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, Noah’s Ark, p. 22)
way and do away with mutual grievances. Be humble like
the guilty, though truth be on your side, so that you may be
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Editorial
Jalsa Special Number
T he Al Hakam team has spent the past few months
working on the Jalsa Salana UK Special issue; the
issue you are now reading. As this was our first ex-
perience of producing a Jalsa number, it has left us
all much better informed about what it takes to hold
the three-day Jalsa; it has been a faith-inspiring ex-
perience. We feel honoured and humbled to not only
have witnessed what goes on behind the scenes, but
also to have shared it with you; through this special
issue and also the last few issues where we reported
on the build-up of Jalsa Salana.
The extremely rich legacy of the institution of Jal-
sa Salana, spread over a century and three decades,
remained our focus as we worked on the Jalsa Sala-
na UK number. Our young generation needs to be
made aware of how, with its humble beginnings,
the Jalsa Salana spread out of Qadian and has now
reached the corners of the earth. This one aspect in
itself is a great sign of the truthfulness of a Jamaat
that was told by its opponents that only a few years
would pass after its inception that no one would even
remember that this Jamaat ever existed.
What we witness now is quite the opposite. The
names of such claimants are not even known to the
world, but Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya is known all around
the world as a crier calling to the One God, the
teachings of the Holy Prophetsa of Islam and to global
peace and harmony.
Every Jalsa, especially the Markazi Jalsa Salana of
UK, sees people from all walks of life, from all parts
of the world attending the proceedings and appreci-
ating the efforts of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in
establishing peace. Many non-Muslim visitors have
very clearly said that if the world were to turn to Is-
lam, Ahmadiyyat would be their only choice.
The Jalsa Salana UK also has the blessed honour
to be the largest gathering of Muslims under one roof
assembled in the name of love, peace, harmony and
the basis of all three; the Unity of the One God.
There are a number of exhibitions and hubs by
various departments of the Jamaat in Hadiqatul
Mahdi to provide the attendees an insight into the
magnificent work being done by the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Jamaat across the globe. During the breaks
that fall between the sessions of Jalsa Salana, the
attendees get an opportunity to go from marquee
to marquee to be entertained (in the most positive
meaning of the term) by these displays of what the
Jamaat actually strives for – only a glimpse it may be.
MTA International, through its live coverage, will
be bringing to you the flavour and feel of the atmo-
sphere here that thrives with knowledge, fraternity
and a spiritual uplift.
Thousands of our readers will get to read this Jalsa
Special issue of Al Hakam here in Hadiqatul Mahdi.
Yet hundreds of thousands will read it in their homes
in different parts of the world. Wherever you are, we
have made a humble attempt to make you feel a part
of the legacy that spans over 127 years of success,
prosperity, magnificence and grandeur; the legacy
we know as the Jalsa Salana.
This Week in History
3-9 August 2018
3 August 1945: Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Majid
Sahib of Bhagalpur, Bihar in India passed
away on this day. He was a devoted
companion of the Promised Messiahas
and father-in-law of Hazrat Musleh
Maudra. Hazrat Musleh Maudra married
his daughter, Syeda Sara Begum Sahiba
in 1925. Like all of Huzoor’s nikahs, this
marriage’s primary motive was also of the
spiritual upbringing and moral well-being
of women of the Jamaat.
4 August 1893: An Arab religious scholar,
Muhammad Bin Ahmad from Mecca wrote
to the Promised Messiahas. This learned
man visited India and made a stop-over
in Qadian. After accepting the claims
and beliefs of the Promised Messiahas, he
enjoyed his blessed company for some
time. Finally, he returned to his native
county, and wrote a letter from Mecca
after performing Hajj. While replying to
his letter, the Promised Messiahas penned
down a detailed writing: which was latter
printed in shape of a book, Hamamatul-
Bushra.
5 August 1948: The possession of the land
of Rabwah was taken by the Ahmadiyya
Jamaat. It was all done through a
fair, legal and official process, so all
allegations levelled regarding this, by the
opponents, are fruit of their mind and
enmity.
6 August 1891: The Promised Messiahas
received a letter from Deputy
Commissioner of Ludhiana, Mr W Chevis
stating that his letter dated on the
previous day had reached him, and it
was declared that he had equal rights
to live and stay in the city of Ludhiana
as everyone had. For the readers of Al
Hakam, it is necessary to highlight here
the background of the events. After a
debate with Maulvi Muhammad Hussain of
Batala, some rumors were floating around
that the Promised Messiahas was also
served notice from city administration to
leave.
6 August 1898: The Promised Messiahas
wrote of an idea for a separate graveyard
for his followers. In one letter to Nawab
Muhammad Khan Sahib, he unveiled
this thought. He added that the idea
of a special cemetery derived from the
Compiled by Tariq Hayat, Pakistan
Islamic creed, and that the Sharia wholly
backed and valued this. Since it would
cause others forgiveness, because the
company of righteous never let vulnerable
ones to remain deprived, he provided
the example of the special burial ground
made in holy city of Medina. Notably,
this is years before the establishment of
Bahishti Maqbara.
6 August 1945: In final days of the Second
World War, Allied forces hit Japan with an
atomic bomb. Hazrat Musleh Maudra in his
Friday Sermon condemned this barbaric
and inhuman attack against the civilian
population in the strongest possible words
and manner.
6 August 1952: Maulana Muhammad
Ismail Munir Sahib established the formal
Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ceylon,
which is known today as Sri Lanka.
7 August 1887: A son was born in the
house of the Promised Messiahas, known as
Bashir I in the Jamaat's literature. On the
same day, the Promised Messiahas received
this Arabic revelation which contained
the course of events yet to unfold: ‘‘We
have sent this child as a witness, affirming
good tidings, and as a Warner. He is like
heavy rain in which there are diverse
kinds of darknesses as well as thunder and
lightning. All of these things are under his
two feet. [i.e., they will follow after he
departs.]’’ Moreover, this son’s birth and
death was a core episode, clearly foretold
in the revelation about Musleh Maud.
7 August 1897: A lawsuit of an attempted
murder was initiated on this day, by
an influential Christian Missionary, Dr
Henry Martyn Clark against the Promised
Messiahas. A vicious plot was cleverly
hatched against the Promised Messiahas,
and all enemy parties unanimously joined
hands and took part against him in this
lawsuit. Its proceedings ended up in a
clear victory for the Promised Messiahas
and the judge assigned in this case
Lieutenant Col Montague William Douglas
CSI, CIE (1863-1957), who was later
declared by Huzooras to be the ‘‘Pilate of
our time’’, superior to the original.
7 August 1944: The marriage ceremony of
Hazrat Musleh Maudra with Syeda Bushra
Begum, also known as ‘‘Mehar Apa’’ took
place on this day. The walima was served
on 15 August. This was the final of the
seven marriages of Hazrat Musleh Maudra.
8 August 1983: An Ahmadi, Doctor
Muzaffar Ahmad Sahib fell victim to a gun
attack and became the first ever Ahmadi
martyr in USA. This zealot preacher and
adamant servant of the Jamaat was
remembered by the Hazrat Mirza Tahir
Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVrh in his Friday
Sermon of 12 August in enviable words.
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“The voicing of
such truths and
verities will be
the occupation of
this Jalsa which
are important
for the progress
of belief,
certainty and
enlightenment.”
Continued from page 1
Existence of God in the Context of
Acceptance of Prayers (Mubashir A Kahlon
Sahib); Spiritual Revolution Created by
the Holy Quran (Dr Sir Iftikhar A Ayaz
Sahib); The Holy Prophet’ssa Patience
and Steadfastness (Bilal Atkinson Sahib);
The Kindness of the Promised Messiahas
towards his Opponents (Dr Zahid Khan
Sahib); Establishment of Global Unity
through Khilafat (Ataul Mujeeb Rashed
Sahib); Ahmadiyyat, a Frotress of Peace
(Rafiq A Hayat Sahib) and The Role of
Parents in Pious Upbringing of Children
(Raja Munir Ahmad Khan Sahib). The
speeches will be spread over the course of
the three days of Jalsa.
“The transmission of MTA
International,” says Muniruddin Shams
Sahib, Managing Director of MTA
International, “started in 1992, and it is
since then that MTA has had the honour
to relay the proceedings of Jalsa Salana
UK live to the worldwide audience”.
“I remember when it all started,
almost all services had to be hired from
various companies. Now, MTA has its
The Foundations of Jalsa Salana Laid by
the Promised Messiahas
An announcement of the Promised Messiahas published in The Heavenly Decree in 1891 in which he lays out the
essence of Jalsa, its objective and the benefits that his Community can derive by attending this gathering.
A
ll sincere individuals who have entered
the fold of Bai‘at with me should
remember that the purpose of Bai‘at is to
neutralise the love for worldliness and to
allow the love for the Exalted Lord and the
beloved Prophet, peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him, to dominate the heart;
to create such a condition of indifference [to
this life] so that the journey to the Hereafter
is not detested.
However, to achieve this objective, it is
important to stay in my company and to
spend part of one’s life in this endeavour,
so that, if God wills, by witnessing
an incontrovertible argument, frailty,
weakness and laziness be removed, and
after experiencing perfect certainty, fervour,
eagerness and keen love be imbued. So, for
this matter, continuous mindfulness should
exist that God enables this to happen, and
until such a situation does not arise, an
individual should occasionally meet me.
If, after entering the fold of Bai‘at, an
individual does not care to meet me, such a
Bai‘at shall be without blessings and a mere
ritual. And since it is difficult for everyone
to spend time in my company or endure
hardships in this way a few times a year
due to weakness of nature, lack of means
or lengthy distances; since most do not yet
contain such enthusiasm to accept difficulty
and hardship for the sake of meeting me,
hence, it seems appropriate to appoint three
own facilities and we have to rely very
little on outside companies. This is all by
the grace of Allah and Huzoor’saa prayers
and guidance.”
Munir Odeh Sahib, MTA’s Director
Production, feels humbled to narrate how
Huzooraa has guided MTA in every matter
of its affairs. “In 2014, Huzoor asked why
MTA did not have its own uplink facility.
It was quite clear from what Huzoor said
that he wanted MTA to have one,” recalls
Munir Odeh Sahib. “We did our research
and presented it to Huzooraa. Huzooraa
even met the engineer from the company
that we were to go ahead with, visited the
van with the dish to examine the test that
was being carried out and then gave us a
go-ahead. So we now have our own uplink
facility that enables us to go live from
wherever Huzoor is.”
Qaasid Muin Ahmad Sahib, from
Programming Department of MTA
International told Al Hakam that special
programmes are prepared every year for
the special Jalsa Broadcast. “This year’s
theme for our MTA broadcast is The Place
of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in the
days a year for this Jalsa, in which all sincere
individuals – if God wills and if health,
resources and lack of any major hindrance
permits – can visit on the allocated dates. So
in my view, it is better that such a date be
fixed as 27 December to 29 December.
This means that after today – 30
December 1891 – if 27 December comes
again in our lifetime, then our friends
should visit on this date solely for the sake of
Allah, to listen to heavenly discourses and to
participate in prayer to their utmost ability.
The voicing of such truths and verities
will be the occupation of this Jalsa which
are important for the progress of belief,
certainty and enlightenment. Special prayers
and attention will be directed towards such
friends and [we will endeavour and hope]
that the most Merciful Lord, God Almighty
draws them to Himself, accepts them and
grants them a pure change.
One immediate benefit of this Jalsa shall
be that the many friends that join this Jamaat
in each new year shall, by attending on the
appointed dates, get to meet their brethren,
and after gaining familiarity [with them],
such a relationship and acquaintance will
progress. Also, anybody who passes away
during the year from this temporary abode,
a prayer for their forgiveness shall be made
at this Jalsa, and it shall be endeavoured to
spiritually unite all brethren and to remove
disassociation, unfamiliarity and hypocrisy
World. As soon as the theme was approved
by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa in January,
we started planning for our programmes.
Over the past six months, Programming
and Production departments have been
working on preparing the programmes
that will, Insha-Allah, be shown during
these three days of our Jalsa Special
broadcast. We have a whole range of
documentaries produced around the
theme and also a number of discussion
programmes that will be shown live from
our Hadiqatul Mahdi studios. All this
will be shown between breaks of Jalsa
sessions.”
Umar Safir Sahib, Director of MTA
Africa, told Al Hakam that 12 channels
from across the African continent will
be showing various parts of the Jalsa
Broadcast at various timings during the
three days. Channels from the Gambia,
Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Burkina
Faso, Benin, Uganda, Rwanda and Mali
have happily agreed to have the live feed
played as part of their broadcasts.
Another highlight of this year’s Jalsa
transmission is the live web-stream in
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from among them, if the Most Merciful
Lord wishes.
In this spiritual undertaking there
shall be many more spiritual benefits
which shall, if the Omnipotent God wills,
be made apparent every now and then. It
shall be better for those with less means to
be mindful beforehand that they need to
attend this Jalsa. If they, through planning
and saving, put aside some money or wealth
each day or on a monthly basis, then means
for their journeys shall be easily available.
[It shall be] as if their journey was free. And
it shall be better that whoever out of [my]
close ones accepts this suggestion, they
inform me through writing so that a new
list of names of all those be recorded, who,
exerting their best efforts and power, pledge
for the duration of their lives to attend
on the fixed dates and wholeheartedly
and with determination visit me, unless
such hindrances arise in which travelling
no longer remains in one’s power. May
Allah grant those who attended the recent
Jalsa held on 27 December 1891 after
undertaking the difficulties of journey for
religious counsel a good reward and grant
them a reward for their every step. Amin,
Amin.
(Majmua-Ishteharat, Volume 1, Page
302-304)
French which is to go live on www.mta.
tv/fr. “The live web-stream in French will
have programmes specially produced
for the Francophone audience. Channels
from Burkina Faso and Mali will be
broadcasting our feed live. Viewers can
also access it at www.youtube.com/
mtafrancais”, says Adnan Haider Sahib
who is in charge of the French webstream.
The county of Hampshire, also known
as the county of Jane Austen, is now
better known as the home of the Jalsa
Salana UK. During and around the Jalsa
period, drivers on motorways around
the county of Hampshire can witness
road-signs leading to Hadiqatul Mahdi;
not to mention the thousands of vehicles
heading towards it.
All departments have worked tirelessly
over the past few months to build this
tent city in the heart of the beautiful
landscape of Surrey. It may seem like only
three days, but for Ahmadis, it is a source
of inspiration for the whole year; for a
lifetime in fact.
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Exclusive
Jalsa Salana Memories
Exclusive Interview with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa
Asif M Basit
With the start of the month of July in
London, the Jamaat’s atmosphere begins
to buzz with the same excitement that
could once be seen in Qadian and later
in Rabwah in December. The passion of
Jalsa preparations comes into full swing.
On 1 July, as I sought guidance over
a certain matter to do with the Jalsa
Special Number of Al Hakam, Huzoor
mentioned something in relation to Jalsa
duties. This clicked, and I presented a
question to Huzoor:
“Huzoor, you have had the
opportunity of serving in Jalsa Salana. Is
there anything that you recall in relation
to your Jalsa duties?”
The reply I received is hereby presented
as a gift from Al Hakam to Ahmadis
around the world on the momentous
occasion of Jalsa Salana 2018:
“I started performing Jalsa duties
from a very young age. As far as I can
remember, I do not recall any Jalsa
when I was not on duty. Abba [Hazrat
Mirza Mansoor Ahmad Sahib] was the
Nazim of Langar Khana Number 1 – the
Langar Khana situated behind Nusrat
Girls School in Rabwah. His days and
nights were spent there. As a very
young child, I would accompany him.
I remember walking to the Jalsa duty,
holding his finger. I must have been six,
seven or maybe eight because it is quite
unusual for a child older than that to
walk while holding someone’s finger.
“I recall how amazing the Jalsa Salana
atmosphere used to be. The atmosphere
of Jalsa was very exciting. Most of my
time was spent in the Langar Khana
[kitchen], and that too thrived with the
buzz of Jalsa. On one side would be many
queues of hundreds of degs [cauldrons]
on stoves in an orderly fashion while
there would be lines of hundreds of
clay-ovens on the other where bakers
would be baking rotis. The clay-ovens
would also be placed in a well-organised
manner. Abba would walk between both
lines, constantly inspecting the work.
“Wood was used for fire in the stoves
and clay-ovens and thus, the whole
Langar Khana would be filled with
Huzooraa inspecting the quality of food the roti plant
smoke. Our eyes would be exposed to
this smoke and we would also inhale it,
but we loved this atmosphere so much
that it never put us off and I would
carry on going with Abba to assist him.
I, along with other children of my age,
would also assist in counting rotis.
“Abba had his own way in that if
work needed to be sped up or if rotis
were running short, he would hold a
competition among the bakers; whoever
baked a hundred or two-hundred rotis
would win two rupees in prize. Back
then, two rupees was quite a decent
reward. If more rotis were required in
the given time, he would set the prize
money at five rupees. With this, every
baker would try to exceed the other
in an attempt to win more money in
reward. The bakers would chant slogans
to keep up their motivation, and the
winners would especially chant slogans
in celebration as they received their prize
money. What a wonderful atmosphere it
was!
“Cooks had to be called from other
towns to prepare food for Jalsa Salana
in the Langar Khana. There were those
who would cook food in the degs, some
who would knead the dough, others
to make dough-balls and, of course,
bakers; all these people would be hired
on contract. Such contracts were in
place for most tasks and agreeing and
signing them would be a major step.
“Once, the bakers called a strike
saying that they wouldn’t bake rotis.
Their demand was probably an
increment in wages or some other
demand of such nature. They knew
that they were desperately needed in
Jalsa days, so they must have thought
it the best way to have their demands
met. With their strike, the situation was
that roti could not be baked to feed the
thousands of thousands of guests as
there were no bakers. Even if there were
a few Ahmadi bakers, they seemed next
to none in that situation. 
“The administration informed Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih IIIrh about the situation
and requested his guidance. Hazrat
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Khalifatul Masih IIIrh, in his opening
address, instructed the attendees of
Jalsa to consume one roti instead of two
so that there were sufficient rotis for
everyone. He also instructed that local
Ahmadi households of Rabwah should
bake rotis and send them to the Langar
Khana so that there was no shortage.
The Jalsa Salana administration
also arranged for flour to be sent to
contributing households. Now, guests
would stick to having only one roti in a
meal while rotis started pouring in from
houses. The result was that rotis, instead
of the supposed shortage, were more
than sufficient and plenty without any
problem.
“The bakers also understood that it
was pointless to call strikes there. They
simply asked to be pardoned and got
back to work.
“The Langar Khana would remain
functional day and night. Most of the
workers would stay there overnight
where there was a parali [paddy stems]
laid as loose matting. The labourers
and bakers would sleep by their clay-
ovens as that was probably the most
comfortable place for them in the
bitterly cold weather. The little wink of
sleep that one could manage to catch
was done so there. When I grew up
and was in my college-going age, I too
would stay there for night-shifts and
would catch a bit of sleep on the parali.
I would sometimes come home. We
would wake up the workers, labourers
and the bakers at around half-past-one
or two o’clock in the morning, and work
for the day would start from then on.
“As the days of Jalsa drew closer,
stacks of parali could be seen in various
parts of Rabwah, from where it was
distributed to various departments and
accommodation areas. Almost every
household of Rabwah would host Jalsa
guests, so local residents were also given
parali [to use as bedding].
“I always offered my duty in Langar
Khana, even when I was a tifl. Then
at every stage, I was blessed to serve
in the Langar Khana of the Promised
Messiahas. I was a khadim [servant] even
as a tifl; I was a khadim as a khadim; a
khadim in Ansarullah and, to this day, I
remain a khadim.”
May Allah bless our humble Imam
with a large number of khadims. Amin

“I always offered my duty in Langar Khana, even when I was a tifl. Then at every
stage, I was blessed to serve in the Langar Khana of the Promised Messiahas. I
was a khadim [servant] even as a tifl; I was a khadim as a khadim; a khadim in
Ansarullah and, to this day, I remain a khadim.”

A scene from Jalsa Gah Rabwah| ahmadiyyagallery.org

Jalsa Salana Rabwah Entrance| ahmadiyyagallery.org

Kneading dough on a mass scale at Jalsa Salana

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A New Dawn for Jalsa Salana UK

From Mahmud Hall to Open Fields
Chaudhry Hameedullah
Wakil-e-Ala, Tehrik-e-Jadid Anjuman Ahmadiyya
Rifatul Masih IV from Rabwah in 1984,
egarding the migration of Hazrat Khal-
rh
some articles have been published from
time to time in newspapers and magazines
of the community. Useful information has
also surfaced from the monthly Khalid
and Syedna Tahir special edition (2004).
On the night of migration from Pa-
kistan to England, Huzoorrh issued im-
portant guidelines to Sahibzada Mirza
Mansoor Ahmad Sahib, Sahibzada Mirza
Mubarak Ahmad Sahib and this humble
one.
Since there were many kinds of dangers
and apprehensions at the time, Huzoorrh
had appointed more than one deputy for
the various office-bearers of the Anju-
man so that following the first, the sec-
ond, and after the second, the third could
take charge. Huzoorrh departed Rabwah
on the morning before the Fajr prayer at
4am. In Masjid Mubarak, the companion
of the Promised Messiahas, Sufi Ghulam
Muhammad Sahib led the Fajr prayer and
Sahibzada Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib
announced that Huzoorrh was not arriving
due to some religious engagements, and
that for this reason, the revered Sufi Sahib
would lead the prayer.
The actual convoy had departed at 4am
in the morning. The dummy convoy had
left in the morning at 5am, and Sahibza-
da Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib and this
humble one bade farewell to this convoy.
Sahibzada Mirza Munawar Ahmad Sahib
and Sahibzada Mirza Anas Ahmad Sahib
etc. were also included in this convoy.
After departing Rabwah in 1984,
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh had called
a counsel regarding certain matters, and
he had set a Majlis-e-Shura for this con-
sultation as well. The Shura took place in
the beginning of September, 1984. A rep-
resentative was to go to London with the
counsel. Accordingly, Huzoorrh decided
that this humble one would travel to Lon-
don with the counsel. In this journey, Ad-
vocate Mujibur Rahman Sahib of Rawal-
pindi was with me. We finally travelled to
London during September 1984.
Prior to departing for London, Hu-
zoorrh instructed me to come for fifteen
days. My return practically occurred four-
teen months later in November, 1985.
During this period, the late Masud Ahmad
Sahib, Nasim Mahdi Sahib, Nawab Mansur
Ahmad Khan Sahib, Muhammad Aslam
Shad Mangla Sahib and myself would as-
sist Huzoorrh. Later, Mubarak Ahmad Saqi
Sahib also joined us. Mirza Naseer Ahmad
Sahib, missionary in England, also contin-
ued to assist us. In April, 1985, Chaudhry
Mubarak Muslehuddin Ahmad Sahib,
who had come to London for the purpose
of treatment, also continually assisted us.
I had arrived in London on 25 Sep-
tember 1984. A few days after arrival, Hu-
zoorrh said, “We shall organise a Jalsa Sala-
na here. For this reason, propose a name
for Afsar Jalsa?” Thus, in the beginning of
October 1984, a Malis-e-Amila meeting
was summoned. Anwar Ahmad Kahlon
Sahib was Amir of the UK Jamaat at the
time. The Majlis-e-Amila proposed Hi-
dayatullah Bangvi Sahib to be appointed
as Afsar Jalsa. Therefore, Huzoorrh accept-
ed this proposal and Hidayatullah Bangvi
Sahib began to work in the capacity of Af-
sar Jalsa Salana. Huzoorrh instructed me to
guide him regarding work at Jalsa.
It was decided that the Jalsa would be
held in April, 1985. Along with [this de-
cision], Huzoorrh instructed that the In-
ternational Shura would happen follow-
ing the Jalsa, and Huzoorrh instructed this
humble one to make arrangements for it.
In relation to, and regarding, the occur-
rence of the Jalsa and Shura, guidelines
were dispatched to Jamaats around the
world, including Pakistan, that friends
over there should also take part in the Jal-
sa. It was decided that the Jalsa would be
held in Islamabad (Tilford). The Jalsa Gah
could be constructed by erecting a mar-
quee whereas arrangements for accommo-
dation were difficult to an extent. The state
of the buildings in Islamabad was abysmal.
To make them fit for lodging, the UK Ja-
maat did a great deal of Waqar-e-Amal. A
lot of repair work was such which could
only be accomplished by professional la-
bour. This work was executed under the
supervision of Abdul Baqi Arshad Sahib,
and the buildings were prepared for ac-
commodation before the Jalsa. The lack of
space was fulfilled through tents etc.
It was the final day of the Jalsa. Hu-
zoorrh was delivering the final address of
Jalsa Salana, yet at the same time, strong
showers of rain were pelting down. Hu-
zoor’s speech continued. The appointed
time for departure of the buses which
had transported guests from London had
passed. Huzoor’s speech still continued.
The drivers started to protest that if they
were delayed, they would not be able to
go to their next shifts on time. Anwar Ah-
mad Kahlon Sahib drew my attention to-
wards this. I replied, “I cannot tell Huzoor
to shorten his address when the speech is
also at its climax.” However, such a change
occurred that after a short while, the driv-
ers themselves offered to wait until the end
of Huzoor’s address.
On the final day of the Jalsa, so much
rain had fallen that the buses had sunk in
the mud, and only with great difficulty
were they pulled out.

The Blessed Days of the Promised Messiahas

Narrated by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra

In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
Baba Karim Baksh Sialkoti Sahib narrates, on
account of Maulvi Abdur Rahman Mubashar Sahib:
“This is an account of the Jalsa of 1905-1906.
I arrived in Masjid Aqsa to offer prayers. In that
age, Masjid Aqsa was small in size. I laid my
woollen blanket over the shoes and Chaudhry
Ghulam Muhammad Sahib and Mir Hamid Shah
Siakoti Sahib started to offer their prayers there
as well. By that time, the Promised Messiahas also
arrived and began offering his prayer, standing
beside us. After we had observed our prayers,
an Arya Samajist who had occupied the building
nearby began uttering abuse because a few other
friends were offering prayers on the roof of his
building. Whilst he was hurling insults, Huzooras
stepped onto the rostrum and started to explain
the circumstances of the age of the Holy Prophet,
peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and
atrocities of the people, upon which most friends
began to weep.
“In the meantime, I immersed myself in a
market for a particular errand. On the way back,
I noticed quite a large throng. In the meanwhile,
the following words of Huzooras fell to my ears:
Sit down! Huzooras said this whilst addressing the
people. As soon as I heard those words, I sat down
there in the market. I arrived onto the steps of
the mosque in this state and listened to Huzoor’s
speech.”
I [Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra] would like
to add that this kind of incident has also been
narrated in a Hadith regarding the companion,
Hazrat Abdullahra bin Rawaha, who heard this
manner of call of the Holy Prophetsa and sat down
upon the very road itself. This is a sign of love
and complete obedience, and it is by the grace of
God that the example of sincerity in Ahmadiyyat
follows in the exact footsteps of the early
companions.
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A Jalsa Gah Called
Islamabad
The first prayer at Islamabad after its purchase led by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad,
Abdul Baqi Arshad
Afsar Jalsa Salana (1992-1998)
I
t was a momentous and historic event
for the UK Jamaat when we learnt at the
Fajr prayer through a specially convened
Amila meeting on the morning of 30 April
1984 that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh was
migrating to UK and would be arriving lat-
er that day. I was instructed by Amir Sahib
to immediately fly to Amsterdam, Holland
and had the honour to welcome Huzoorrh
on behalf of the UK Jamaat and accompa-
ny him to London.
Soon after Huzoor’s arrival, it was felt
necessary by the UK Jamaat to find a suit-
able place outside London, large enough to
hold our Jalsa Salana and other events. As
Secretary Jaidad for UK, I was instructed
to look at various sites, which were referred
to the Jamaat. A number of sites, among
which was one in Midlands, were visited
in the course of the next few months but
none of them were suitable for our require-
ments.
In September 1984, we were advised
that an approximately 25-acre site of an
old residential boarding school was for
sale through auction, situated in Tilford,
Surrey and consisting of a number of
timber-framed buildings. The site was in-
spected, and we felt that it suited our re-
quirements. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh
was than requested to visit the site. After
Huzoor’s inspection and approval, I was
instructed by Huzoorrh to bid for it at the
auction which was to be held on 18 Sep-
tember 1984 by a real-estate agent, Bar-
nard Marcus.
I went to the auction, as directed, and
with Huzoor’s special prayers, was suc-
cessful in securing the site at for around
£423,000. The site was named “Islamabad”
by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh. Huzoorrh
also spoke about the acquisition of this
7
and myself as his Naib [deputy]. After
Chaudhry Sahib’s demise in 1991, I was
side the registration marquee. At one Jalsa,
I recall that we had recently changed the
appointed as Afsar Jalsa Salana. From 1986 ID system and that caused a lot of chaos.
onwards, the UK Jalsa Salana continued to There were long queues building up, par-
be held at the end of July in the grounds ticularly for those coming from Germany
of Islamabad. A printing press and a ro- because we did not personally know most
ti-plant were also added to meet the ev- of them and had to use a special identifi-
er-increasing requirements of the Jamaat. cation system. After complaints were made
In late 1989 and early 1990, the local for undue registration delays, Amir Sahib
council, provoked by some neighbours’ Germany came specially to our assistance
complaints, questioned the use of the site and helped in expediting registration of
and served us with an enforcement notice members from Germany Jamaat. Thus,
for change in planning permission. We the whole process started to move faster
therefore had to employ the services of a because he could identify most of the peo-
well-known city law firm – Messrs. Theo- ple. Generally, we used to start preparing
dore Goddard – who were eventually able for Jalsa at least three months before Jalsa
to overcome the local councils’ objections Salana.
and obtain cancellation of the enforcement Just before the Jalsa Salana of 1991, Hi-
notice. dayatullah Bangvi Sahib fell ill. It used to
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh wanted be Huzoor’s practice that Huzoorrh would
us to organise this first International event visit all the nizamats [departments] and
to be held in the UK on the traditions of ask questions about the various arrange-
Markaz, and therefore instructed me to ments, and Afsar Jalsa Salana would ac-
obtain details of the Jalsa organisation and company Huzoorrh along with other people
office bearers’ responsibilities from Wakil- who were part of the Jalsa organisation. On
e-A‘la , Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib in that occasion, I remember, because Bangvi
Pakistan, who had experience as Afsar Sahib was suffering from heart problems,
Jalsa Salana in Pakistan prior to Huzoor’s Huzoorrh told him to stay seated in the car
arrival in the UK; I was told to follow the and not to walk. He was a bit reluctant
Khalifatul Masih IVrh same pattern. We, because of our lack of because Huzoorrh was walking and he was
experience in hosting international events following Huzoorrh in the car, but Huzoorrh
of this nature, were also fortunate to re- instructed him to remain seated in the car.
ceive continuous guidance and instruc- Immediately after that Jalsa, Bangvi Sahib
tions from Huzoorrh. passed away.
Later on in the subsequent years, the Huzoor then appointed me as Afsar Jal-
site in his Friday Sermon of 21 Septem-
organisation of Jalsa undoubtedly im- sa Salana, and I remained Afsar Jalsa Sala-
ber 1984 where he stated that although,
proved tremendously; most of the work na until 1998.
presently, this site seemed to be more than
and waqar-e-amal was completed only Throughout that period, the attendance
our needs, but our experience had shown
a couple of months prior to Jalsa. Khud- grew significantly every year. The Jalsa con-
that whenever we expanded our mosques,
dam-ul-Ahmadiyya from various regions ventions that started off from six or seven
God Almighty soon made it insufficient
would go to Islamabad and do all the work thousand in attendance, grew to an atten-
for us. Therefore, Huzoorrh said, we had
– mostly painting, repairing barrack-roofs dance of more than 20,000 by the last few
purchased this land with the prayer that
and other forms of maintenance. Jalsas to be held in Islamabad. The car park
we propagate Islam and to grow manifold
A number of Jamaat members from facility, just like all other facilities, became
so as to make even this place small for our
Germany used to come to attend Jalsa Sala- insufficient. By 2004, we knew that Islam-
needs, after which Allah would enable us
na UK and would work alongside us with abad might not be able to hold the rapidly
to purchase a larger property.
great perseverance and patience. growing number of Jalsa guests and also,
After the site was acquired, the mo-
We also used to have a registration consequently, the swelling paraphernalia.
mentous task of renovating and refurbish-
team, and as this was our first experience Then started the search for a larger
ing the buildings, which were in a consid-
in many areas of the task, we experienced place which resulted in the purchase of
erable state of disrepair, was undertaken.
slow computer systems during those days, Hadiqatul Mahdi in Alton.
With the help of Taj Din Sahib, Raja Munir
naturally causing long queues to form out-
Sahib and Akhtar Sahib (from East Lon-
don) and along with the help and waqar-
e-amal [voluntary labour] of volunteers
from Khuddam and Ansar, we started to
the enormous task of renovation.
The first caretaker was Rashid Khan
Sahib of Midlands. In the first instance we
renovated and furnished Huzoor’s person-
al residence and guesthouse in block N for
temporary use as Private Secretary’s office,
and the guesthouse as well as building
block I for the Mosque. Later, in mid-1986,
two builders and two carpenters, Aziz Sa-
hib and Ahsan Sahib came from Pakistan
to assist full time on the renovation and
refurbishment. The residential blocks were
converted, one-by-one, to a number of 1-
and 2-bedroom flats to house the growing
number of Waqifeen working in various
departments of Jamaat.
The first UK Jalsa Salana was held in
April 1985 amid severe weather conditions
prevailing at the time. Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih IVrh appointed Chaudhry Hidayat-
ullah Bangvi Sahib as Afsar Jalsa Salana
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Hadiqatul Mahdi
A Turning Point in UK Jalsa History
Dr Chaudhry Nasir Ahmad
Afsar Jalsa Salana (1999-2008)
IArshad
was given the responsibility of Afsar
Jalsa Salana in 1999 after Abdul Baqi
Sahib. We hosted Jalsa Salana in
Islamabad until 2004, but the site was
somewhat overcrowded and the number
of attendees of Jalsa in those days was in
the range of 22,000. So there was a need
to move out from Islamabad.
In 2005 we held Jalsa Salana in the
Rushmoor Arena, which was a hired
facility. Jalsa Salana had outgrown
Islamabad and we quickly felt the need
for a much larger and more suitable
location. Jalsa Salana UK 2005 taught us
a number of things because in the arena
there were no toilet facilities, drainage
system or water supply; all these were
hurdles. But Alhamdolillah – all praise
be to Allah – we managed to hold Jalsa
for one year there.
In the meantime, we were looking
for a site to hold Jalsa Salana on, and in
2005 (I think it was around June-July
when) a site came on the market. Nasser
Khan Sahib and I went to see the site. It
seemed like a decent place to host Jalsa
Salana and so, we proposed it to Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih Vaa and we said that it
was a site which could potentially be a
permanent site for Jalsa Salana. Huzooraa
very graciously accepted the proposal
for the new Jalsa site, which costed
approximately two million pounds. It
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba at the first inspection of Hadiqatul Mahdi
was a 208-acre site which we acquired
just before the Jalsa in 2005 which, as I
said, was held in Rushmoor.
Immediately after Jalsa Salana in
2005, we started preparation on this
location and invited council officers,
local police and local parish councillors
just to bring them on the same level
and tell them what we were planning
to do. Initially the response was very
positive; even the council officers who
attended that meeting said that we
probably didn’t need any planning and
that we would be able to use the site for
our annual conventions, so long as the
construction work was underground.
They were familiar with our Jalsa Salana
from when it was in Islamabad and thus,
they all took it very positively.
We planned to install the drainage
underground; that was the first step. The
next step required us to lay underground
electric cables and water pipes. As soon
as we started that work, the neighbours
did not like it and they objected to the
council, so everybody got together
again. We asked, “Where do we go from
here?” It was suggested that we should
apply for planning permission to hold
the convention annually. Therefore,
we went along with that and hired a
company who prepared the paperwork
and applied for planning permission on
our behalf to the local council.
A group in the parish council
were against it, and they opposed the
application. Eventually the planning
application was passed on to a
committee, which had a certain number
of councillors. We attended that meeting
and in that meeting our agent presented
our case for the Jalsa in Hadiqatul Mahdi,
after which there was voting. I was given
the chance to speak in that committee
and I presented the fact that, permission
or not, we were going to have the Jalsa
on the site anyway – we would go ahead
with our annual convention because
we had already bought the site for this
purpose. I said that even if we had to
arrange everything within 28 days as
the law stated, we would complete all
construction work, install the drainage
and rest of the infrastructure each
year for Jalsa Salana and at the end of
it, we would disassemble everything
and empty the site. Thus, I said, it was
the committee’s decision whether they
were prepared to live with this kind of
disruption each year or just one single
disruption and forget about it once for
all. And I think at that point, something
sunk into the minds of the councillors
and committee members, and when
time came for casting the votes, the
chairman’s vote was what turned the
decision in our favour.
Alhamdolillah, that was a massive
turning point and we got the permission
we needed. So, we had the water flowing
all around the site, the drainage installed
everywhere and a tank to collect all the
water. Similarly, we had the electricity
cable going all the way around providing
electricity everywhere. And these
facilities were essential for Jalsa.
So once we had accomplished all
necessary steps, we then held Jalsa
Salana 2006 in Hadiqatul Mahdi. Well
before the event, a situation arose
where the local press began saying that
thirty-thousand Muslims would be
trespassing into their village, destroying
the peace and quiet of their village, and
transforming the atmosphere of the
locality. That was what the headings said
before Jalsa Salana, and after the Jalsa,
the same newspapers had headings
saying, we couldn’t even tell you had a
convention here. There was no music or
disturbance!
The weather was extremely pleasant.
We managed to contain all the car parks
inside the site and so, it was the perfect
situation. The owner who sold us the land
offered his services, and they continue
to do so today. Hence, again, that was
another turning point of the Jamaat’s
history. The councillors were satisfied,
the police authorities were satisfied and
the local parish council was also happy.
All those who objected to our convening
the Jalsa came and congratulated us.
And from there onwards, we have been
holding Jalsa in Hadiqatul Mahdi.
That was only just one of the
challenges. 2007 was the trouble year
and that was because of torrential rain
throughout the month of July, which
in fact, caused major flooding in many
parts of England. In terms of the weather,
holding the Jalsa at the end of that month
proved extremely challenging for us.
I remember the day of inauguration,
we were walking in the mud towards the
Jalsa site where the main marquee was
and I felt extremely anxious, however,
Huzoor-e-Anwaraa had no sign of worry.
The rain had already caused many
problems since before the Jalsa, but
the rain continued throughout the
3-day period. But, again, these hurdles
taught us lessons for the future. That
was the year when we started using
hard surfaces for tracks and roads, and
then we started putting flooring in the
marquees. And from there onwards, it
was one improvement after the other.
Alhamdolillah, now, I feel that we
have matured enough to have reached
the situation where we can face any
eventualities that may come, whether
it is weather or otherwise – all praise is
only due to Allah.
2003 was the first Jalsa of Khilafat-e-
Khamisa, and that was in Islamabad –
that was a new experience during a new
Khilafat. I think we learnt a lot from that
Jalsa. The attendance was quite high as
well. From then onwards, I think we
were in a position where we needed to
improve the quality of the marquee and
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100 Years Ago ...

Progress Never Stops

Jalsa Salana 1918

In 1918 the subcontinent was visited by an influenza Pandemic which resulted in the de-
cision to move the Jalsa Salana to April 1919. Though the Jalsa was intended to take place
during the Easter break of 1919 to facilitate the rural communities, it was held during
March. Some highlights of Jalsa 1918 along with announcements published in the days
leading up to it and immediately after it are presented below which gives us an insight as
to how the essence and importance of Jalsa was spread 100 years ago.

Programme for Jalsa 1918 (held on 15-17 and you should act upon whatever is relayed
of March 1919) to you.” (Friday Sermon, delivered by Hazrat
An image of the document which bears the signature of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa when he Khalifatul Masih IIra on 14 March 1919, Al
Saturday 15 March 1919 (morning session):
named the site Hadiqatul Mahdi | Ahmadiyya ARC Fazl, 1 April 1919)
1. Maulvi Mahfuzul-Haq Sahib
2. Hakim Maulvi Khalil Ahmad Sahib A Welcome to Those Arriving in Qadian
Thereafter, there was a break for Salat In the days leading up to Jalsa, various articles
“The UK Shura was taking place in the preceding days. During which was followed by a second session were published in the Jamaat’s newspapers
chaired by Seith Abdullah Alladin Sahib.
this Shura, people were curious to know what the new place that Hafiz Roshan Ali Sahibra delivered an address
and periodicals, encouraging Ahmadis to
partake in this Jalsa and remind them of the
has been acquired in Alton for the UK Jalsa had been named. on the truth of the Promised Messiahas. spiritual benefit attached to such a gathering.
Sunday 16 March 1919:
I stated that I would disclose it not only to Shura but during The morning session began at 9am and
Moreover, we repeatedly find the theme
of encouraging the residents of Qadian to
Jumua. Various names were received which were proposed by was chaired by Maulvi Ali Ahmad Sahib ensure every effort is made for the hospitality
(Professor Bhagalpur College) who also
some individuals. However, the name that I am proposing is delivered a brief address. Thereafter, the
of guests of the Promised Messiahas.
‫ن‬
ِ ‫ی‬
Hadiqatul Mahdi.” following reports were presented:
‫زم اقد ی�اں اب رتحمم ےہ‬
ِ
1. Dr Khalifa Rashiduddin Sahibra
(Secretary Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya) ‫ارض رحم ےہ‬
ِ ‫وجہم قلخ ےس‬
Friday Sermon, Hazrat Khaliftul Masih Vaa, 30 June 2006 presented a report highlighting the
undertakings of the Anjuman “The land of Qadian is now revered;
2. Hazrat Maulvi Sher Alira, in the capacity by the gathering of people, it is a sacred land.
of Nazim-e-Ala, presented a report “O you who are coming to the holy and
the size of the marquee. That was one of a very smooth Jalsa. On Sunday that 3. Maulvi Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sahib respected land of Qadian! I welcome you with
presented a report on Umur-e-Ama sincerity and love. The wave of emotion that
the challenges. same sales manager came back to surges alongside the blood in your veins in
When I started duty as Afsar Jalsa Islamabad and he suggested that if we 4. Sheikh Muhammad Mubarak Ismail
Sahib, Naib Nazir Talim and Tarbiyat, a state of full faith and determination moves
Salana in Islamabad, the marquee’s wanted to continue then we should have presented a report other hearts like the effect of lightning. There
width was around 40 metres but the a contract through a British company. is no doubt that you tread upon the beloved
After this Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad and esteemed land of God with respect and
length was 100 metres, so the vision I think there was an arrangement that Siyal Sahibra delivered a speech. Hazrat
was like a tunnel. The attendance was anything below 40 metres, the UK had regard and witness the signs of God within
Khalifatul Masih IIra then proceeded it. What doubt is there that every individual
growing substantially and we were to provide to Europe and anything above to address the Jalsa on Irfan-e-Ilahi amongst you is a sign of God himself? It is
looking for a marquee which was wider 40 metres, Europe had to provide to the [Cognizance of God]. for this reason that every individual among
than 40 metres. What we discovered UK. He said that if we went through that the residents of Qadian, seeing you as a sign
Monday 17 March 1919:
was that anything above 40 metres wide company, it would be easier for them of God, considers your respect and esteem a
The first session of the day was chaired part of their faith.
was not available in the UK and it had administratively. I replied that we had by Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaqra with the “According to Divine revelation, the
to be ordered from Europe. So initially, I no objection in doing so, provided they opening speech delivered by Hazrat Hafiz Champion of Allah in the garbs of the
went to see Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh reduced the price. He replied that we Roshan Alira, which was followed by a short Prophets [i.e. the Promised Messiahas] stated,
and informed him of the predicament. would get the same price for three years. speech by Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaqra. ‘They will come to you from every distant
He very simply instructed us to go to That was quite encouraging, so we then The Jalsa concluded with the closing track.’ Hence, whoever comes from whatever
Germany. went through our company to them and address of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra. far-off distance, they become, in the same
And so, we immediately contacted Our Jalsa is not a festival, rather its proportion, a grand part of the importance
we continued to use their services.
objectives are unique. and might of this Divine sign. Our hearts are
the Germany Jalsa administration and Then, in 2007 or 2008, we changed A day before the inauguration of Jalsa saturated with love, and we consider it our
they cooperated by providing contact the company from Neptunus to De Salana, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra delivered honour that we are able to witness signs of
with a company who they also used Boer, which is another Dutch company, a Friday Sermon and highlighted the God Almighty in such number.
for their Jalsa. Alhamdolillah, that year but they have a slightly larger stock. importance of deriving maximum benefit “Hence, when, in the capacity of an old
we had very competitive price for a 50 De Boer is the company that does the from it. servant of this community, I greet you, I do
metres wide marquee. I think it was 2001 Farnborough Air Show. That’s normally “If those who come here do not convene not do so pretentiously or by mere custom,
[for the sessions of Jalsa], they walk around but rather an uncontrollable emotion arises
so I was a bit worried initially because ahead of us so they bring the structure without purpose and thus waste their time.
I had in my mind the juggernauts that there and shift it to Hadiqatul Mahdi. after seeing the blessings of God Almighty.
They should remember that this is not a Therefore, once again I say, ‘Ahlan wa sahlan
come from Europe, bringing the stuff in And it becomes a competitive price as festival. This Jalsa – under Divine will – has wa marhaba’ – may God Almighty make this
on the tiny roads of Islamabad and the well. been established through the Promised journey successful and blessed for you in
vicinity. So I spoke to the sales manager We will be able to host Jalsa Salana in Messiahas so that centuries of decay that had every way.” (Hazrat Sheikh Yaqub Ali Irfani
of a Dutch company, Neptunus, and Hadiqatul Mahdi for a significant period shrouded the hearts of humans be washed Sahibra, Al Hakam, 7 March 1919)
away, and those that were in darkness and
invited him to visit Islamabad before of time in the future as we are only using oppression be elevated to the tower of light.
going for the contract. He came, had a a third of the land owned by us, but, 9 prayers of the Promised Messiahas for
Thus, Allah the Exalted wishes to gather participants of Jalsa
thorough look at the site and said that it bearing in mind the rapid growth of people at this place so that He may purify
would be no problem at all. Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK, there will be them. The individual who does not fulfil “The Promised Messiahas prayed the
This Dutch company brought their a time when we will have to look for a these objectives, his faith is in danger. You following for those who travelled for this
structure from Holland and put it up bigger site. all have very little time, hence you should
spend it well and gain much benefit from it, Continued on page 15
for us in Islamabad and we experienced
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Jalsa Salana – A Mighty Sign from God Almighty
To mark the blessed occasion of the 2018 UK Jalsa Salana, the Fazle Umar Foundation English Desk has translated an excerpt from a Friday
Sermon delivered by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra, the Promised Reformer and Second Successor of the Promised Messiahas, on
28 November 1930 in which Huzoorra discourses on the importance of the Jalsa Salana and how it is a Divine sign from God.
F or the past few days I have been suffer-
ing from otalgia and have faced further
discomfort from the growth of a lump and
attacks of migraine. Therefore, I was unable
to deliver the past two Friday sermons. By
the grace of Allah the Exalted, I have recov-
ered from the last two ailments. However,
the pain in my ear is such that I have never
experienced anything like it before and it
has, for the time being, made me somewhat
hard of hearing.
A person can only comprehend the true
nature of a hardship once they have expe-
rienced it for themselves. For example, one
can only understand the struggles faced by
a deaf person once they have gone through
the same misery. Moreover, for a speaker, a
clogged ear is a severe aggravation. It hin-
ders their ability to deduce whether their
voice is reaching their audience or not. Nor
can they discern whether they are speaking
at an appropriate level for their audience or
too loudly. In much the same way, I too am
unable to sense whether or not I am cur-
rently talking in a manner that is appropri-
ate for the gathering before me.
Today, I wish to comment on the fact
that by the grace of God Almighty, our Jalsa
Salana is once again [fast] approaching. As I
have said numerous times before, this gath-
ering is one sign among the many shown by
Allah the Exalted. There was a time when
no one visited Qadian. Though many would
travel here from far off places upon hearing
the name of the Promised Messiahas, they
would often return to [their homes] from
Amritsar and Batala at being told that this
town was the home of a famous antichrist.
Even today, there are many people within
our community who live with the regret of
not visiting Qadian during the lifetime of
the Promised Messiahas. They too only got
as far as Batala or Amritsar because the ene-
mies of our community deceived them. Af-
ter hearing what they had to say, they decid-
ed against visiting Qadian. If they had done
so, they would have been included among
the Companions of the Promised Messiahas.
Though Allah the Exalted enabled them to
accept Ahmadiyyat because their intentions
were true and sincere, they were deprived of
the Promised Messiah’s companionship.
The participants of the first Jalsa held in
Qadian were so small in number that they
would have been no more than one-sixth or
one-seventh of the total people gathered in
the mosque today for this Friday sermon.
However, back then, this was heralded as
a great triumph. I cannot say for certain
which of the first four Jalsas it was, but I re-
call that a blue sheet was laid out in a room
situated in front of the old book depot that
has now been replaced by a tailor shop. Nor
can I remember the speech that was deliv-
ered on the occasion as I was just a child,
but I do recall the Promised Messiahas go-
ing there and the entire sheet being able to
accommodate all the attendees. Hence that
Jalsa was no larger than a modestly sized
wedding reception.
Such is the way things were. However,
today, despite the fact that Qadian has ex-
panded and properties in the town as well
as the buildings of our community and our
members have only grown in number and
size, and even though the members of the
community give over their homes for the
guests who come for the Jalsa, we still have
to ask non-Ahmadis and Hindus to let us
use their homes to accommodate our guests.
I remember that during the Promised
Messiah’sas last Jalsa Salana, I did not accom-
pany him on his [regular] walk, but when he
returned, he told me that due to the amount
of guests, it might prove difficult for him to
go out again. He had not been able to travel
far because the dust [which rose from the
feet of the large number of guests who ac-
companied him] made it impossible for him
to continue. According to most estimates,
approximately 700 people attended that Jal-
sa, far fewer than the number sitting before
me in the mosque today. I do not recall the
speeches that were delivered that year, but
I remember that at the time, the parapet of
the mosque ended just after the grave that
is situated in the mosque’s courtyard. The
courtyard was much smaller in those days.
The participants sat here while the Prom-
ised Messiahas delivered his address seated
on a chair in front of the middle door of
the mosque. Me and a few others sat on the
parapet while the mosque was completely
full and all of us took great pleasure in the
fact that in accordance with the prophe-
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cies of God Almighty, the community had
spread enormously. However, today at
this Friday sermon, there are three times
as many people are there were back then.
With the full power at its disposal, the
world and all the followers of its religions,
their scholars and mystics, their rich and
poor, their men and women have ardently
strived to halt the spread of this communi-
ty. They resorted to deceit and falsehoods,
published derogatory remarks and used ev-
ery possible means they could think of [to
derail our community]. Just as a single hand
cannot stop the water of a river from flowing
and just as sand slips between the fingers,
similarly, the [spiritual] light the Promised
Messiahas brought with him spread [and
slipped] through the hands of the world’s
elders, scholars and mystics before reaching
out across the entire earth. Thus the world
witnessed another sign just as it did during
the time of Noahas, Abrahamas, Mosesas and
Muhammadsa the Messenger of Allah.
Despite their hate and prejudice, in their
hearts, [our enemies] know that everything
that was to destined to happen has oc-
curred. Although, the world still considers
us insignificant, it knows well that we will
grow into a large community. Many have let
go of their hate and view our community
with respect and reverence. Despite the dif-
ferences in our faith, beliefs and approach,
they all agree that we alone are a [success-
ful and] functioning community. This too
is a form of recognition and means that our
[spiritual] river has extended [into their
hearts]. Anyone who lives in a place where
canals are common, might have witnessed
small springs of water forming in their sur-
roundings. Although these springs are not
canals themselves, they form similar water
trails. In the same way, thousands and in-
deed millions of hearts have been soaked
[by the spiritual water of the Promised Mes-
siahas]. [Even those] who are not Ahmadis
have little choice but to acknowledge the
services rendered by Ahmadiyyat. We ought
to reflect over our circumstances. An honest
introspection would reveal that we are inca-
pable of achieving the things our commu-
nity has succeeded in so far. How then are
they being accomplished? We are incapable
of realising these tasks and yet somehow our
endeavours are always fulfilled. The only an-
swer to this is that God Almighty carries
them out Himself.
Listen to what the rulers of the country
have to say about us. They too recognise
the importance of this community. Not so
long ago, the current governor of the Punjab
said during an address that our community
is a shining example in the field of educa-
tion. Whereas, if we give a little thought to
this statement, we will soon realise just how
educated we actually are. How then are we
considered to be an educated community?
Surely, it is because of the light which we
have received from the Promised Messiahas;
otherwise, in terms of our formal education
we are not especially better off than others.
However, in terms of our mental advance-
ment and learning, we have gained instruc-
tion in an institution that other people have
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In the Line of Duty
Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib - Afsar Jalsa Salana Rabwah 1963-1973
English Rendering from Sirat-e-Daud
MTA Documentaries Being Aired During Jalsa Salana 2018
Jamaat in Press and Media (The
Jamaat in the media from the begin-
ning to now)
Khilafat in the Early Days (Khilafat in the
early days, starting from Qadian and the
history of Khilafat in Qadian)
11
it that guests will be aided towards their respective
accommodations after arriving at Rabwah Station.”
The task of hospitality at Jalsa Salana is a vital,
vast and dutiful one. Motivating those that are
tasked with the care and hospitality of guests,
the correct and timely manner of taking service
from the cooks, providing the goods on time and
arranging for insulation etc. – in short, such a
branch entails vital duties within it. Syed Daud
T hose that present themselves for the hospitality
and comfort of the guests that attend Jalsa
for the sake of Allah and fulfil the obligations of
Ahmad Sahib, similar to his revered father Hazrat
Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra, was characterised
with a high degree of hospitality and was one who
hospitality never fall short of partaking in blessings.
would pay full attention towards the respect of
It was for this hospitality that Allah the Exalted –
elders.
from the High Throne – revealed to his Messiahas:
His passion for hospitality of Jalsa guests would
be fully manifested with love and affection. Two
‫یاایھا النبی اطعموا الجائع و المعتر‬
or three years ago, he went to inspect the initial
organisation of the accommodation at Jamia
“O Prophet, feed the hungry and those who
Ahmadiyya. After seeing mattresses laid out in all
supplicate.” This means that those who undertake
the rooms, he went back to his office and said, “How
the hospitality of the blessed guests attending
can the rest of the rooms be blessed through the
this blessed gathering, fulfil the responsibility of
accommodation of guests while my office remains
hospitality placed upon the Promised Messiahas.
deprived? This is not possible.” He immediately
Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib was appointed Afsar
called his workers and instructed them to empty
[Officer] Jalsa Salana for the first time at the 1963
his office and stated, “Guests should certainly be
Jalsa and continued to serve in this capacity until
accommodated in this office.” Hence, it came to
his demise.
pass, giving him great delight.
According to eye witness testimony, Mir
Munir Ahmad Sahib Chattha – missionary from
Sahib too, much like his esteemed father, would
Nigeria writes:
spend day and night in the service of guests. In
“Mir Sahib would always highly respect the
1963, upon appointment as Afsar Jalsa Salana,
guests that would come for Jalsa. When a new hostel
his first endeavour was to publish an informative
was erected at Jamia Ahmadiyya, the washrooms
announcement regarding the hospitality of guests.
had toilets that flushed water. At the occasion
Al Fazl wrote on this matter:
of Jalsa Salana, the hostel was being emptied for
“For the ease of guests travelling this year,
guests. A student said that the flush system should
an announcement titled ‘Ahlan Wa Sahlan Wa
be closed. Mir Sahib became very displeased when
Marhaba’ to those attending Jalsa Salana Rabwah has
he heard this and said, ‘You wish for every kind of
been published, in which, apart from highlighting
comfort for yourself and want to close down the
the purpose of Jalsa Salana, important guidelines
flush system for the guests? I am amazed at those
have been issued about how to benefit from its
who use every kind of facility throughout the year,
magnificent blessings. Moreover, necessary details
but at Jalsa, close them down for the guests of the
related to the Community’s accommodation, arrival
Promised Messiahas.’”
times of special transport, return timings and porter
Taking care of the elderly and attending to
fees are also included. This announcement shall be
matters related to the comfort of guests, Mukhtar
distributed prior to Jalsa amongst those present at
Ahmad Sahib Hashmi narrates:
the stations of Sargodha, Hindyo-wali, Lyallpur
“Respected Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib would take
[now Faisalabad], Chak Jhumra and Chiniot. Such
beneficial information can be obtained from reading Continued on page 18
Global Political Turmoil & the Jamaat From Fields to a Tent City From Home to Jalsa – Ghana and Mau-
– (The political turmoil in the world and (How Jalsa goes from becoming a town ritius
what is Jamaat role in the politics or in buzzing with life from a mere field) (Guests travelling from their hometown
the modern world) to Jalsa and their journey)
IMage to be taken from
MTA
Empowerment of Women (Power of Global Economic Crisis & the Jamaat
Huzoor'saa Engagments 2017-18
women, their rights in islam) (Solutions provided by the Jamaat to the
(A year in review of Huzoor's busy
global economic plight)
schedule – a glimpse)
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The International Bai‘at Ceremony
“Blessed will be those
fortunate delegations
who will be invited
to the Jalsa for the
Bai’it ceremony, and
submitting themselves
to the divine call, place
their hands onto the
hands of the Khalifa of
God’s holy Messiah and
join the community of
the Imam Mahdi for the
prevalence of Islam.”
I n the Holy Quran, Allah the Almighty
promised that he would strengthen the re-
ligion of Islam through true Khilafat. Thus,
in association with the established Khilafat
of God Almighty, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Ja-
maat is a group of believers who are daily ob-
serving the fulfilment of this Divine promise
in a majestic manner.
This is that community which is advanc-
ing with steadfastness, by strongly holding
onto the rope of Allah and resisting all un-
favourable circumstances with great resolve
and courage, on the manifest path to the vic-
tory of Islam, based on the succour of God
the Glorious. It is without a shadow of doubt
that the rising sun of every new day sees the
Ahmadiyya Jamaat to have expanded and
grown stronger, more than before. The land
of the opponents is constricting, and God
Almighty is expanding the land of Ahmadi-
yyat – the true Islam.
Each and every scheme of the successors
of the Promised Messiahas is assisted by God
Almighty, and they are schemes which bear
great blessings. From among these grand
schemes, one such scheme which Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih IVrh initiated, was the In-
ternational Bai‘at ceremony. The manner in
which Allah the Almighty bestowed bless-
ings upon this scheme is remarkable and also
extremely faith-inspiring. Where the grand
outcomes and fruits of this blessed scheme
indicate the fact that this was a purely Divine
scheme, it also becomes plain that the wind
of the unity of God is whirling from heaven.
Angels are descending in great numbers on
those with pious natures, and those days are
not far when God Almighty will gather all
good-natured people on one hand, whether
they reside in the east or the west. Today, it
is only our duty to continue proclaiming ev-
:erywhere
‫جاء المسیح جاء المسیح‬
[The Messiah has come; the Messiah has
come] and have faith that:
‫ن‬
‫� ےہ وہ ٓاےئ اگ ااجنم اکر‬‫سج یک رطفت ی‬
[He who has a pious nature, will join our
fold eventually]. Under special Divine inspi-
ration, the leader of the faithful, Hazrat Mir-
za Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVrh issued
an instruction to the worldwide Ahmadiyya
Community, three and a half months prior to
the 1993 Jalsa, saying:
“This year, an international Bai‘at cere-
mony will be held via satellite on the occa-
sion of Jalsa Salana in which a minimum of
a thousand pledges of initiation will be taken
from people of various countries. Yet, it is ex-
pected that from the several countries where
God Almighty casts special focus, we shall
receive pledges of initiation in sometimes
tens of thousands and sometimes many
more. Insha-Allah.
“This Bai‘at ceremony shall transpire
in the following manner: those taking the
pledge of initiation in a country will take
part in the Bai‘at ceremony through satel-
lite and in the UK, their delegates who shall
be invited to the Jalsa for this purpose, will
perform the pledge of initiation, on their be-
half, at the hand of Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa.
This will be such a unique and dear pledge
of initiation in the sight of God which shall
encompass the face of the earth. This will be
such a Bai‘at that, whilst coming from the
heights of the heavens, shall encompass the
expanse of the Earth. This shall certainly be
accepted before God. Thus, blessed will be
those fortunate countries wherein so many
pledges of initiation shall be achieved that
they will be granted the honour to delegate
in the Jalsa Salana. Blessed will be those for-
tunate delegations who shall be invited to
the Jalsa for the Bai‘at ceremony, and sub-
mitting themselves to the Divine call, place
their hands at the hand of the Khalifa of
God’s Holy Messiahas and join the commu-
nity of the Imam Mahdias for the prevalence
of Islam. And blessed will be those individ-
uals who, participating in this unique first
international Bai‘at ceremony and then, by
becoming helpers and assistants of the Imam
Mahdi, shall strive for the victory of Islam.
“Thus, step up your pace, relying on
prayers, with strong resolve and the praise
of God. Irrigate your efforts with tears and
advance the number of pledges of initiation
to such a level that they arrive at this blessed
occasion at the appointed time. Arise today,
plan, and in order to be victorious in the
field, set forth one and all of the community
in it. May Allah grant you success.”
This was the message which was dis-
patched from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh
to all countries by fax in April 1993. Re-
sponding to this call of Huzoorrh, all the
missionaries and sincere individuals of the
world set themselves forth into the field of
tabligh. They became prepared to proclaim
the message of the Promised Messiahas, filled
with sincerity and the spirit of faith. God Al-
mighty has greatly blessed the words of the
Khalifa of the time and caused such favour-
able winds for the acceptance of the mes-
sage of Ahmadiyyat to gush with great glory
around the entire world, that tasks which
would take years to complete, were settled in
a matter of days. Such showers of God’s grace
rained down, the mention of which causes
the heart to be replete with the praise of God.
On the third day of the 28th Jalsa Salana
UK – on 1 August 1993 – the first Interna-
tional Bai‘at ceremony was held in Islamabad
(Tilford) in which 204,308 fortunate persons
joined the community. Besides this, hun-
dreds of thousands of Ahmadis from across
the entire globe also renewed their pledges at
the hand of the Khalifa of the time.
Prior to the arrival of Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih IVrh, people were sat in an order ac-
cording to the guidelines issued. At around
1pm, Huzoorrh arrived in the Jalsa Gah, at-
tired in the green-coloured blessed coat of
the Promised Messiah and Imam and Mahdi
of the age, peace be on him. Huzoorrh, men-
tioning its significance, background and pur-
pose, delivered a short speech prior to taking
the pledge of initiation in which he stated:
“Since the creation of the heavens and
the earth, no eye has observed a scene where
numerous countries and nations from ev-
ery continent are simultaneously taking the
pledge of initiation at the hand of a single
person in different languages, and that too of
a humble servant of the servant of the Holy
Prophetsa. This is a fact which is being ob-
served for the first time in the history of the
world and in future, it will continue forev-
er. You people are fortunate who are present
Friday 3 August 2018 | AL HAKAM
here for the international pledge of initiation
and those too who are listening and watch-
ing by radio or television and in this manner,
gaining the honour of participating in it.
“Regarding the International Bai‘at cer-
emony, I would like to briefly mention that
when Allah Almighty placed this inspiration
in my heart, the number of those taking the
pledge of initiation was 10,00 to 20,000 or
perhaps more, and a very short period of
the year was remaining. In this short peri-
od, I became worried that I placed this ex-
pectation upon the Jamaat that they should,
at a minimum, convert 100,000 people in a
year. How would this occur in such a short
period? At that moment, Allah the Almighty
intuitively inspired my heart and its en-
tire outline came before me; all the Jamaats
of the world should not only be told to be
prepared to participate in the Internation-
al Bai‘at ceremony, but a target should also
be assigned, for instance, so-and-so Jamaat
would have this much of a target. I had to set
a huge target. I was concerned of how such a
large target, which was seemingly complete-
ly unrealistic, would be fulfilled in some of
those areas where yet a hundred people had
not even accepted Ahmadiyyat in the past
ten years, and their target was set to 5,000.
However, Allah the Almighty strengthened
my heart and assured me as if to say: I have
begun this scheme and I am responsible for
it. Have patience and wait.
“During this period, an account oc-
curred as follows: An extract of the Promised
Messiahas came before me in which he had
stated, ‘To date, 400,000 people have taken
the pledge of initiation at the hands of this
humble one.’ A few days before this, Khad-
ija Nazir Sahiba, who is in possession of the
International Bai‘at record, mentioned that
subsequent to my migration, since she be-
gan accumulating the records, 250,000 peo-
ple have accepted Ahmadiyyat to this date.
She said, ‘I congratulate you upon this quar-
ter million.’ Upon this, I replied, ‘If 150,000
more join, we would have the honour of
resemblance with the Promised Messiahas
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Reflections From Three Decades Ago

First Jalsa Salana in Islamabad
A brief report regarding the first Jalsa Salana after the migration of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
IVrh to the UK that took place in the April of 1985. The english translation of the report from
An-Nasr magazine published on 19th April 1985 is presented below.

T he 20th Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-Ahmadi-

yya, United Kingdom concluded with
great success and excellence. All praise be
to God. The participation of approximate-
ly 6,000 devotees of Islam and Ahmadiyyat,
from 48 countries.
By the grace of God Almighty, the 20th
Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat in
the United Kingdom was held on 5, 6 and 7
April 1985, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
in the newly purchased centre of the Ah-
madiyya Community in Europe, Islamabad,
Tilford (situated in Surrey). The Imam of the
Ahmadiyya Community, the leader of the
faithful, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV led the
Jumua prayer prior to the commencement of
the Jalsa.
Afterwards, the inaugural session com-
menced with the recitation of the Holy Qu-
ran. Following on, Saqib Zervi Sahib recited
the sublime words of the Promised Messia-
has) from Durr-e-Samin. Thereafter, Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih IV delivered the inaugural
address.
Therein, he mentioned those Divine
bounties which, opposed to the [wishes of
the] government of Pakistan, Allah the Al-
mighty bestowed upon the Ahmadiyya Ja-
maat, subsequent to the promulgation of the
Ahmadiyya ordinance and Huzoor’s arrival
to England.
On the second day, Huzoor delivered a
speech in the ladies Jalsa marquee. This ad-
dress was also relayed at the same time to the
men’s Jalsa marquee. In this address, Huzoor Asr prayer, and this continued until 8:45pm. mad Mustafasa to be Khatam-un-Nabiyyin. In Throughout the Jalsa, the thunderous
related beautiful and faith-inspiring accounts In the magnificent address – which lasted response to this accusation, Huzoor present- slogans of Nara-e-Takbeer: Allahu-Akbar,
of the wonderful sacrifices of Ahmadi ladies five hours – Huzoor responded to the pri- ed numerous references from the Holy Qu- Khatam-un-Nabiyyin: Zinda Baad and (Haz-
in relation to their lives, wealth and senti- mary accusation of the released White Pa- ran, the Hadith of the Prophetsa and Islamic rat Mirza) Ghulam Ahmad Ki: Jay were fre-
ments, all across the world. per by the Pakistani government against the saints, proving this accusation of the White quently raised whereby the atmosphere of
On the third day, Huzoor’s address com- Ahmadiyya Community that the Ahmadiyya Paper to be utterly baseless and a means of the Jalsa increased in sanctity and purity.
menced at 3:45pm, following the Zuhr and Community did not accept Hazrat Muham- deception. Continued on page 16

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by gaining 400,000 conversions to this date
simply in the years of migration.’ That be-
ing said, I had to slightly increase the target
again. Then, I thought that as we are humbly
praying to Allah already, why should we stop
at 100,000-150,000? Let us beg for 200,000
instead. Thus, I issued a target of 150,000 and
began to pray for 200,000.
“Now, the fact is that today, 204,308 peo-
ple, in the entire world will join the commu-
nity at the hands of this humble one. These
people who exceed 200,000 are those who
are entering Islam for the first time or who
are entering into the fold of the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Jamaat for the first time. Aside from
this, there are hundreds of thousands who
are Ahmadi already and who will gain the
honour of renewing their pledge on this his-
torical occasion today. Thus, take part in this
Bai‘at with a righteous heart. May this result
in huge international Bai‘at ceremonies in
the future. May this community continue
to increase and spread every year until the
entire world takes refuge under the Islamic
canopy of peace. Currently, the state of af-
fairs is that new converts from 84 countries
are taking part in this ceremony. 115 nations
are taking part in it.
“104 years have passed since the estab-
lishment of Ahmadiyyat. In this manner, a
new nation is accepting Ahmadiyyat every
year as a result of an effort of a few months.
These are Allah Almighties favours, the ac-
count of which I have briefly presented.”
Thereafter, Huzoorrh stated:
“Afterwards, I would like to mention a
prophecy which is, today, being majestically
fulfilled. In the Acts of Apostles, chapter two,
verses one to twelve, mention is found that
the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples
of Jesusas and they began to speak in various
languages which they had no knowledge of
beforehand. People started to listen, com-
prehend those languages and become aston-
ished. As far as I have looked over history, no
evidence can be found that such an account
occurred. The overwhelming presumption
is that it is an account in a vision, and that
this event was to happen, not in the era of
the first Messiah but in the era of the second.
“It is the duty of the Christians to present
historical evidence, but the factual testimony
which we are presenting is clearly manifest-
ing itself before the entire world. Nobody can
deny that if it was a prophecy or a vision, to-
day it is occurring as reality before the world
in great glory.”
Huzoorrh stated:
“This prophecy also contains the words,
‘They were all occupied with the Holy Spirit
and they started to say, what is going to hap-
pen?’ Thus, out of fear and panic, we shall
clearly not say, what is going to happen?
However, the enemies, out of fear and pan-
ic, will certainly exclaim, what is going to
happen. What is going to happen is that in
the century we entered, it was destined since
eternity that Islam would be made to spread
by leaps and bounds, and this is occurring.
And its [spiritual] fruits have come before
our eyes. Rather, they are in our hands and
we shall taste them and have the blessings of
its spiritual taste. Thus, we pray [to Allah] as
we participate in this prayer and we will pray
[to Allah] even after this. May Allah enlarge,
spread and continue to grant the Jamaat
dominance over the Islamic world. It is my
desire that those people who have taken part
in this struggle should pledge with God’s
grace and prayers that they will strive to
achieve double [of what they had achieved]
again, in the upcoming year. They should
take this pledge and tell those who have tak-
en the pledge of initiation to make spiritual
progress within themselves this year, and if
not more, then every one of you should at
least turn into two [by introducing another
person into Ahmadiyyat].”
:Huzoorrh stated
“Bear in mind that the moral training of
those joining the Ahmadiyya Jamaat is ex-
ceptionally important. As a result of a lack of
moral training, great chaos and disorder can
emerge in the future, faith can be corrupted
and unity can change into disorder and dis-
cord. We have pledged to achieve the goal
of a united people. In other words, we have
taken the pledge to cause the entire world to
become a united people as the result of the
dissemination of the faith of Hazrat Aqdas
Muhammad Mustafasa throughout the en-
Continued on page 14
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not had access to. Hence, even uneducated
Ahmadis appear scholarly and learned in
the company of others. There are certain
subjects which we discuss easily among our-
selves at our gatherings, but when we raise
them with other people, there is always a
concern that they will not be able to under-
stand them. These include the intricacies
of the sharia, the truths of the Holy Quran,
philosophy, logic, psychology and so on.
Even land owners within the community
listen to these discourses with so much en-
thusiasm that it appears as though they are
consuming a sweet syrup. Where did they
learn psychology and philosophy from?
It was certainly not from their own efforts
or from any educational institute. Instead,
their connection to the Promised Messiahas
caused a [spiritual] fountain to flow in their
hearts; and this is the same fountain which
always flows from Divine movements.
Hence, the day of Jalsa is a sign. People
from all spheres of life attend this event.
They listen to all sorts of discussions and
revel in them. At times, there are people
who leave during the middle of a session.
[Later] when it is enquired about them,
those members of our community who
are not that well-educated, in their inno-
cence and candour, tell us that [the people
who left early] were non-Ahmadi friends of
theirs who had accompanied them [to the
Jalsa] and left because they failed to com-
prehend the [complexity of] the issues being
discussed. Whereas in truth, these non-Ah-
Continued from page 13
tire world. Thus, in order to fulfil this pledge,
mere verbal preaching is not enough. Draw-
ing people towards oneself through righ-
teous actions is not enough. Rather, trans-
forming verbal preaching into advice which
contributes to moral training and employing
righteous deeds for sincere moral training
constitutes an essential part, which should
madis are far more educated than the Ah-
madis who they come with. Yet, the mem-
bers of our community do not for a moment
see themselves as being less educated than
their friends and, therefore, when they anx-
iously leave early, they say it is because they
did not understand the addresses that were
being delivered. Therefore, they assume that
because their friends do not understand the
speeches, they tend to leave early. Although
this is said with the greatest of innocence, it
is completely true. In truth, these non-Ah-
madis leave exactly because they have failed
to understand what is being said. And even
though they excel our members in terms of
their formal education, it is Ahmadis who
end up feeling sorry for them. And this is
nothing new, rather it has been happening
since the remotest ages. Whenever a proph-
et appears, those who deny him fail to com-
prehend his spiritual message as do the hyp-
ocrites from among his followers. The Holy
Quran says that those who are not [true]
believers and only portray themselves to be
Muslims cannot fathom the intricacies [of
the Quran]. When the leaders of the hypo-
crites would leave the presence of the Holy
Prophetsa they would derogatorily say:
ً ٰ َ َ َ
‫َماذا قال انِفا‬
That is: ‘We cannot understand a thing
he is saying.’ (Surah Muhammad, 47:17)
Before embracing Islam, Abu Hurairahra
had a weak memory and would struggle
to remember anything. However, [after he
became Muslim], he treated every word of
the Holy Prophetsa like a precious pearl and
immediately begin after the International
Bai‘at ceremony, without a moments delay.”
Furthermore, issuing detailed guidance
regarding this matter, Huzoorrh stated:
“The most important, effective, and pur-
est course of action which endows pious and
eternal fruits is prayer. Supplicate [before
God] with prayers and humility. Whatever
He has granted is purely His grace. Our ef-
forts are also only the result of the grace of
God. This course of action which occurred
preserved it in his heart. On the contrary,
Abdullah bin Ubayy bin Salul, who was
set to become the chief of Medina [before
the arrival of the Holy Prophetsa] would
remove himself from the company of the
Holy Prophetsa on the basis that he could
not understand anything he was saying.
On the surface, he was a learned man and
Abu Hurairahra was illiterate. However,
the insights given to the latter were not
bestowed on the former. Accordingly, Abu
Hurairahra would understand [the sayings
of the Holy Prophetsa] while Abdullah bin
Ubayy would not.
Another sign that is witnessed during
the days of the Jalsa is the large number of
people who come here; and this is some-
thing that could never have been anticipat-
ed. We then witness a further sign when
those who are considered to be lacking in
knowledge, ardently drink from this [spir-
itual] fountain in such a manner that even
those people from other communities who
wish to quench their thirst are unable to
benefit from it in a similar way.
God Almighty has made the people of
Qadian a means of its protection and it is to
bless this town that He brings people togeth-
er. Hence I instruct those of the members of
the community who live here to prepare for
the coming days and those who have their
own homes should give them over for our
guests. Moreover, they should volunteer
themselves and sacrifice their time for this
event.
in the mind was also Divinely inspired from
God. What capabilities do we possess? What
a pious and pure subtle point the Promised
Messiahas mentioned when he ‫ ت‬said:
‫بس ھچک ی�ری اطع ےہ رھگ ےس وت ھچک ہن الےئ‬
“‘All is your bounty; I have not brought
anything from my own home [nothing has
been done as a result of my own abilities.]’
This prayer is also His bounty. May God
enable all bounties to be bestowed upon us,
which descend from heaven through this
prayer. May Allah increase our abilities and
our resolve. May he endow us with steadfast-
ness and fidelity. May he grant us light i.e. the
light of righteousness under which no man
can fall astray, whether he be ignorant or a
scholar. In both situations, if he is righteous,
he will always tread the path of guidance.
Hence, may Allah grant us the ability to be
righteous and make us a leader of the righ-
teous. In other words, may all of those people
who are entering Islam through us become
righteous so that we may became the leader
of the righteous. Being devoid of righteous-
ness, increasing manpower is a futile and
satanic pursuit. It has no significance. This
results in an increase in discord and division
rather than unity. Thus, it is our duty to make
others righteous and increase the party of
the righteous. Hence, pray that Allah grants
us the opportunity. Fill this world and this
pledge of initiation with righteousness so
that the forthcoming generations, along with
Hazrat Muhammadsa and the Promised Mes-
siahas also send down salutations on us that
we advanced His holy mission and translated
dreams into reality.”
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Thereafter, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh
said:
“I shall now sit for the International
Bai‘at. Delegates from five continents are sat
before me. I shall place a hand upon their
hands and take the pledge of initiation. Peo-
ple assume that [the whole affair is merely]
a hand placed on another’s hand. The Holy
Quran does not mention this. It states, ‘O
Messenger, when you were taking the pledge
of allegiance, it was not your hand which was
upon their hands. Rather:
‫ید اللہ فوق ایدیھم‬
Because you have completely become“
God’s, it was God’s hand which was upon
theirs. The wisdom of Bai‘at has also been
mentioned in it, which I would like to pres-
.ent to you
“In the Bai‘at, the one leading the pledge
of initiation places his hand at the top and
Huzoorsa stated that hand of the one who
blesses others is at the top. The hand of the
one who is receiving blessings is at the bot-
tom. He mentioned that whoever bestows
has the upper hand. This is the underlying
wisdom as a result of which the Holy Proph-
etsa used to place his hand upon other hands
during Bai‘at. At that point in time, blessings
used to flow from him. I, who will be the
means whereby blessings shall flow, [would
like to say that] these are not my blessings,
but the blessings of Muhammad, the Mes-
senger of Allahsa. I am becoming the channel
through which this spiritual water will reach
you. For this reason, I do not claim that my
hand is the upper hand due to my superior-
ity above you in terms of blessings. I am a
humble and simple person, but God stated
regarding the hand of the person which I am
representing,
‫ید اللہ فوق ایدیھم‬
This is the hand of Allah which is upon
theirs. Therefore, the Bai‘at of Muhammadsa
is conducted through humble servants. Join
into the pledge of initiation, with this per-
spective [in mind]. What is this Bai‘at in re-
ality? In answer to this question, I would like
to present this verse of the Holy Quran
َ َّ َ ُ ُ َ َّ َ ُ َ َ َ ُ َ ُ َ َ ٰ َ ‫اللَ َه اشت‬
ُ ‫رى ِم َن‬ ّ َّ
ۚ ‫الجنة‬ ‫المؤ ِمنين أنفسهم وأموالهم ِبأن لهم‬ ‫ِإن‬
ًّ َ َ َ ً َ َ َ ُ َ َ ُ َ َ َّ
َّ َ َ ُ
‫بيل الل ِه فيقتلون ويقتلون ۖ وعدا علي ِه حقا فِي التورا ِة‬ ِ ‫يقاتِلون في س‬
َّ ُ َ ‫اللَ ِه َف‬
ّ َ َ ُ
‫استب ِشروا ِب َبيعِك ُم الذي‬ ِ ‫وفى بِ َع‬
ٰ ‫رآن ۚ َو َمن أ‬
ِ ‫نجيل َوالق‬ َ
‫هد ِه ِمن‬ ِ ‫الإ‬
ِ ‫و‬
ُ
ُ ‫الع‬َ ‫الفوز‬ َ َُ َ َ ٰ ُ َ‫باي‬
‫ظيم‬ ‫عتم ِب ِه ۚ وذل ِك هو‬
[Surah Al-Tauba: V.112] “The meaning
of Bai‘at is that God has purchased from the
believers their lives and property. He has
bought them. Then, after purchasing them,
he promised to them that He would surely
grant them paradise. Of course, we have giv-
en very little. Temporary lives and worldly
wealth are only beneficial in this transitory
world and hold no value. The bestowal of eter-
nal gardens has been promised in exchange.
Thus, the meaning of Bai‘at is to sell yourself
to somebody else. Moreover, as people are
sold to Allah, ‘Yadullahi fauqa aidihim’ is not
sold in the hands of men. It is Allah who pur-
chases, not men. However, people do repre-
sent Him. Perhaps, in the sight of men, it is
a reason of pride for this humble one to be
granted [the chance to] represent Allah’s ser-
vants; the Holy Prophetsa and the Promised
Messiahas. However, as far as my personal
feelings are concerned, this is a cause of utter
humility and meekness. Yet I am compelled
for God has appointed me to this post. May
Allah overlook my omissions and cover up
my weaknesses. May He remove them so
that you all also receive the same treatment
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alongside me. May Allah also bestow His
forgiveness upon you. May He conceal your
weaknesses as well and bestow such cover-
ings, underneath which weaknesses are be-
ing removed and evil is changing into good-
ness. If one performs Bai‘at sincerely, this is
'We have pledged to achieve the goal of a
united people. In other words, we have taken
the pledge to cause the entire world to become a
united people as the result of the dissemination
of the faith of Hazrat Aqdas Muhammad
Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him), throughout the entire world. Thus, in
order to fulfil this pledge, simply verbally
preaching is not enough.'
the state of affairs which is certainly initiated
after the pledge. This is the state of affairs, the
promise of which the Quran has presented in
clear words before us:
َ ّ َ َ ُ َّ َ َّ َ
‫آمنا ۚ َر ّبنا‬ ‫َر ّبنا ِإننا َس ِمعنا ُمنا ِد ًيا يُنادي ل‬
‫ِلإيمان أن آ ِمنوا ِبر ِبكم ف‬
ِ the discord which arose in the Jamaat
َ َ َّ َ َ ّ َّ
ِ ‫فاغ ِفر لَنا ذنوبَنا َوك ِفر َعنا َس ِّيئاتِنا َوتوَفنا َمع الأبرار‬
[Surah Aal-e-Imran: V.194] “I remind
you of this pledge. When God’s servants join
the true religion, they hear the voice of a
caller. What do they state before their Lord?
‘O our Lord, we have heard the cry of a call-
er. He used to say, “I call you to your Lord”.
We have believed in what he has to say and
heard him and accepted his word. As a result
of this, we also have a right [to say] to You,
O Beloved Lord, we are entering into Islam,
burdened with many sins. Now, what has
passed is past. Treat us with utter forgiveness
concerning whatever faults we have previ-
ously committed. We are entering into Your
religion with a clean slate, but despite Your
forgiveness, our weaknesses will hold fast
to us for a period of time, which we do not
have the power to remove. Faghfirlana [for-
give us]. By removing our weaknesses, only
You can enable us to fully benefit from faith.
Only you can fully deliver the benefits. Wa
tawaffana ma‘al-abrar. And let this process
of our reformation continue until our death,
and O God, death is in Your power. There-
fore, O God, let us not die until and unless
we are included amongst the righteous.’ This
is the supplication for the occasion of Bai‘at
regarding which the Quran has taught that
these were the cries of the hearts of those
people who used to accept the Holy Proph-
etsa. These were their desires that would turn
into supplications, whether in verbal form or
otherwise.
“Thus, take part in this prayer with this
supplication [in mind]. Take part in this
prayer with this desire; we are sinners and
we hope that God will forgive whatever has
happened before. We beseech You and we
know that such a transformation does not
occur abruptly in a single day, where the
impure become pure. Purity is also granted
as a grace of God. It is our expectation from
Allah that He will assist us in removing our
weaknesses; that He will not allow us to die
until we are included amongst the pious in
the register of God. May Allah enable for
such to happen. Let us now take the pledge
of initiation.”
Huzoorrh further stated: “The coat which
- Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmadrh
I have worn today is the coat of the Promised
Messiahas. It has been a few days since the
revelations of the Promised Messiahas came
in front of my eyes, which contain mention
of this age. It contained the words: ‘Take a
look at what your photo says.’ Then, the
ُ َ
Promised Messiahas states, ‘The coat which I
had worn in the vision was of a green colour.
Prior to this, I had never given thought to the
fact that it was green-coloured. Now that I
have taken a look, I have found it to truly be
of a green colour. Although the colour has
somewhat worn away through the passage
of time, it is still truly green-coloured.’ Thus,
precisely according to the vision, today, I,
who am not the Promised Messiahas but
rather the humble servant and representa-
tive of the Promised Messiahas, am taking the
pledge of initiation from you, in the capacity
of the representative of the Promised Messi-
ahas, who was made to be the Imam of this
age, representing the Holy Prophetsa. Today I
shall take that pledge of initiation from you.”
Huzoorrh recited the words of the pledge
of initiation in Urdu, and all Urdu speakers,
following him, repeated these words aloud
in Urdu. Afterwards, apart from Urdu, the
words for the pledge of initiation were re-
peated in 25 different languages of the world.
Representatives of all these languages were
also present in the Jalsa Marquee. Of all these
languages, the translations of 7 languages –
Arabic, French, Spanish, German, English,
Russian and Bengali –were being broad-
cast throughout the entire world by satel-
lite, whereas the intermingled and blessed
voices of the translations in other languag-
es were being echoed in the Jalsa Marquee.
And these words were also being repeated
simultaneously throughout the entire globe.
Whilst reciting the words of the pledge of al-
legiance, Huzoorrh was choked with emotion
in the praise of Allah the Almighty to the
extent that reading out the words was prov-
ing difficult. Similarly, heart rending scenes
of collective prayers were also observed
throughout the entire world.
In the era of the fourth Khilafat, ten cere-
monies of the International Bai‘at took place
at the occasion of the Jalsa Salana United
Kingdom.
Continued from page 9
heavenly Jalsa:
1. May God Almighty be with them
2. May He reward them
3. May He have mercy on them
4. May He make easy for them their
difficulties and lessen their burdens
5. May He remove their worries from
them
6. May He grant them escape from every
kind of pain
7. May He open up for them paths for
[the fulfilment of] their wishes
8. May He, on the Day of Judgement,
raise them up amongst such servants
whom He blesses and shows mercy
9. May He be their Khalifa in their
absence, until their journeys come to an
end
“O Lord! O Glorious One; the One who
gives; the Merciful; Remover of difficulties;
accept all these prayers. Amin.” (Al Hakam,
14 March 1919)
A glance at the early Jalsas during the
Second Khilafat
The Al Hakam editions subsequent to Jalsa
Salana 1918 contained reports and reflections
upon the proceedings of the Jalsa. One article
in particular narrated the progress that the
community was rapidly making especially
in relation to how arrangements were being
improved at Jalsa.
“The advent of the Second Khilafat
emerged at a time of trial and tribulation. The
greater the hurdles and difficulties lie in one’s
path, the greater the glory and grandeur of
his success.
“The soul trembles, even thinking of
immediately after the demise of Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih Ira. But God Almighty has
decreed for the true rightly guided Khilafat to
flourish in trials and tribulations, so that its
establishment and the change of fear to peace
becomes plainly manifest, and so that it is
made clear that it is solely God Who appoints
the Khalifa.
“The first annual Jalsa [during the Second
Khilafat] was held in December 1914, at the
same time as the trial which initially began on
13 March 1914. And thus, it was the first Jalsa
to be held nine months following the outset
of this trial whereas, another Jalsa alongside
it, was held in Lahore and every possible
endeavour was made to gather people in it.
“Then, in 1914, members of the
community had to constantly visit Qadian.
Most people continued to visit Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih Ira during his illness in
the beginning of 1914, but a large number
of people gathered upon his demise in
March 1914. Afterwards, in April 1914,
when Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra delivered
an instrumental address titled Mansab-e-
Khilafat [the status of Khilafat] and on the
organisation of the Jamaat, a large crowd of
the community gathered. Then, on the third
occasion, people had to come for the Annual
Jalsa. However, God Almighty demonstrated
whom He was with, through His hand of
support. Thus, clear proof of this revelation
from God Almighty became apparent, which
was a manifestation of succour at the time of
this split: ‘God is with one party from among
the two’…
“The [First] World War had begun
prior to the first annual Jalsa, and this was
a means of the fulfilment of the prophecy of
worldwide destruction. Along with the severe
opposition from those who had separated
themselves from the Jamaat, we had to face
the ongoing famine, inflation, financial crisis
and atmospheric pollution which was caused
by the war. Yet despite this, the number
of those gathering in the sacred land [of
Qadian] continued to rise. And each Jalsa
continued to grow greater than the previous
year in glory and strength…”
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“A unique characteristic of this Jalsa was
that a large number of women participated
for which special arrangements had to be
made for their convention on this occasion.
The ladies’ Jalsa Gah would usually be
accommodated at the house of Hazrat Mirza
Bashir Ahmad. However, on this occasion,
that space proved to be insufficient, and
the Jalsa was held in Masjid Aqsa in which,
apart from the addresses of respected Maulvi
Ghulam Rasul Rajeki Sahib, respected
Hafiz Roshan Ali Sahib, respected Maulvi
Ghulam Rasul Wazirabadi Sahib and Maulvi
Muhammad Ibrahim Sahib, an address
of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih, may Allah
the Almighty strengthen his hand, also
took place. The ladies presented a sizeable
donation for the affairs of the community.
“It is essential for ladies to participate in
this Jalsa for a child’s primary learning takes
place in the company of the mother. If we
can acquaint the ladies of the Jamaat with the
purpose and grandeur of this Jamaat, then
this is a huge achievement and our future
generations will be deeply influenced…
“There was a time when, in the early days
of the claim of the Promised Messiahas, very
few people would visit Qadian. During those
days in fact, even prior to this, the Promised
Messiahas was given the glad tidings of
frequent visitors and was commanded not
to become tired from meeting these people.
And the following revelation [in Arabic] to
the Promised Messiahas foretold that people
would come to visit: ‘Do not turn your face
away from Allah’s creatures and do not tire
from [meeting] people.’ The magnificence
of this prophecy increases day by day. And
now people are visiting in such numbers that
the need has arisen to place the system of
Mulaqats under special arrangements. Hence,
the system of Mulaqats has been placed
under the Department of Correspondence.”
(Al Hakam, 21_28 March 1919)
A Masterly Discourse: Irfan-e-Ilahi
On the second day of this Jalsa, 17 March
1919, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra delivered
a lecture, which would later be published as
a book titled “Irfan-e-Ilahi”. The significance
of this address was described by Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih IVrh in the following words:
“The subject matter was very difficult,
and amongst the audience were illiterate
farmers all the way to highly educated
individuals. Moreover, not only Ahmadis, but
non-Ahmadis in large numbers, after hearing
about the academic prowess of this young
Khalifa and after being moved by the mention
of the extraordinary spiritual atmosphere
of the headquarters of the Jamaat, were in
attendance.” (Swaneh Fazl-e-Umar, Vol. 2,
pp. 235-236)
The Hindu newspaper, Parkash, published
the following regarding this Jalsa:
“A cause of a special allure in the Jalsa
were the lectures of Mirza Mahmud Ahmad
Sahib. We should praise the faith and patience
of our Ahmadi friends that the lectures of
Mirza Sahib continued for five hours and
they [continued] to listen… we congratulate
our Ahmadi friends on the success of their
Jalsa.” (Al Hakam, 7 April 1919)
Though the Jalsa of 1918 had to be
postponed and arrangements had to be
made in a short amount of time, by casting
a glance upon history, it becomes apparent
that the Jamaat continued to progress in its
undertakings despite hurdles. Moreover, it
was only a few months after this Jalsa had
ended that arrangements for Jalsa Salana
1919 began to take shape, and thus it was
proven that our progress never stops.
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The Establishment of Directorships A Blessed Gathering

(Nazarats)
The Jalsa Salana of 1918 – a hundred years ago – which got postponed to 1919 had a An annoucement published by the Promised Messiahas in which he
very significant feature ie the establishment of various departments in Sadr Anjuman highlights the extraordinary nature of the Jalsa Salana.
Ahmadiyya. These departments are known by the name of Nazarat.

I t is published for the

information of all members of
the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat,
that in order to fulfil the needs of
the Community and after seeking
advice from members in Qadian
and elsewhere, I have made this
arrangement that certain office
bearers are appointed to undertake
various duties of the Jamaat. It
shall be their responsibility to fulfil
their duties at the necessary times
to remain effortful in fulfilling the
requirements of the Community.
For the time being I have
appointed a Nazir-e-Ala [Chief
Director], Nazir Talif wa Isha‘at
[Director of Publications], Nazir
Ta‘lim wa Tarbiyyat [Director
Continued from page 13
Over 6000 delegates from more than 48
countries of the world participated in this
Jalsa. In accordance with the traditions of the
Jamaat, lodging and nourishment was organ-
ised for all of these delegates. Around 1000
delegates were lodged in the buildings of Is-
lamabad. A large number was accommodat-
ed in the guesthouses and homes of Ahmadis
in the precincts of the Fazl Mosque, based on
the sentiment of Islamic brotherhood. Some
people were also accommodated in hotels.
The twenty-five acres of Islamabad and
the buildings therein were fully utilised for
the arrangements of Jalsa. Therefore, two
large marquees for 6000 people were in-
stalled as the men’s and ladies Jalsa marquees.
Two tents were put up as dining areas, where
an extremely dignified arrangement for food
was made available for the guests. Aside
from this, many people lodged in the forty
provided caravans. An open field was utilised
for car parking. From among the buildings,
one building was brought under use for the
exhibition which had literature exhibited in
various languages of the world for purchase.
Newly published books of the Promised
Messiahas continued to be a cause for special
interest of visitors. The department of clean-
liness attempted to fully act on the Hadith
of the Holy Prophetsa, “Cleanliness is part of
faith” in every respect and maintained clean-
liness of the atmosphere of the Jalsa.
A significant characteristic of this Jalsa
was that headphones were provided to relay
live translations of the Urdu addresses into
Arabic, Indonesian and English, both in the
men’s and ladies marquees, under the trans-
lation department. Video film and audio re-
cordings of the entire proceedings of the Jalsa
were prepared.
Coaches were arranged on a vast scale for
of Education and Training],
Nazir Umur-e-Ama [Director of
Internal Affair] and a Nazir Bait-
ul-Mal [Director of Finance]. And
I have immediately appointed the
following to these offices: Nazir-e-
Ali – Maulvi Sher Ali Sahib; Nazir
Talif wa Isha‘at – Maulvi Syed
Sarwar Shah Sahib; Nazir Umur-
e-Amma – Mirza Bashir Ahmad
Sahib; Nazir Baitul Maal – Master
Abdul Mughni Sahib…
Humbly yours
Mirza Mahmud Ahmad
(Al Hakam, 7 January 1919, pp. 7-8)
delegates lodged in various areas. In order to
welcome foreign delegates arriving, volun-
teers of the Jamaat would be present in the
airport meeting area around the clock, who
served by transporting the guests by vans to
the Fazl mosque and Islamabad. Near the
main Jalsa marquee, arrangements for stalls
of food and drink were also present, for the
ease and comfort of guests.
By the grace of the Almighty Allah, del-
egations from the following countries took
part in this Jalsa:
Japan, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sin-
gapore, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Iraq,
Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United
Arab Emirates, Libya, Gambia, Sierra Leone,
Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Congo, South Afri-
ca, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Bel-
gium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain,
Canada, America, Trinidad, Guyana, Liberia,
Australia, Mauritius, Ireland, Iran, Qatar,
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
All of the arrangements for the Jalsa Sala-
na were executed by the Jamaat in England
and by volunteers who had come from other
countries, amongst whom members who had
come from Pakistan played a significant role.
After the conclusion of the Jalsa, Maj-
lis-e-Mushawarat was held in Islamabad for
two days, in the blessed presidency of Haz-
rat Khalifatul Masih IV. Vitally important
decisions were made in it for the progress
and strengthening of Islam Ahmadiyyat.
Delegates from 48 countries also partici-
pated in it. Afterwards, on 11 and 13 April,
a Majis-e-Shura for missionaries, who had
come to the London mission from numerous
countries, was also held in the presidency of
Huzoor. On 11 April, a press conference was
also arranged at a hotel in Central London.
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the
Merciful
We praise Him and invoke blessings on foundation-stone of this Jamaat with
His blessed Prophetsa
Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullah
Herewith, it is requested for the benefit
of all sincere individuals that on 27
December 1892, in Qadian, a Jalsa for
the beloved and sincere friends of this
humble one shall be held. A major
purpose from the objectives of this
Jalsa is that every sincere individual
be given the opportunity to directly
gain religious benefit, broaden their
knowledge and, with the blessings and
strength from God Almighty, experience route that the Holy Prophet, peace and
further enlightenment. Moreover, in
this context, another benefit is that
through such a meeting, all brothers
will become better acquainted and this
community’s relationship of brotherhood by the siddiq [truthful], the shaheed
will be strengthened. Apart from this,
in this Jalsa, another importance lies in
the presenting of such plans in religious
sympathy for the people of Europe and
America as it is now a proven matter that
the good-natured people of Europe and
America are becoming prepared to accept
Islam but are shaken and aggrieved by
the sectarian divisions of Islam. Hence,
only a few days ago, I received a letter
from an Englishman who addressed me
and wrote that I am merciful to all living anxiety easy, and remove their sorrows
beings and that they too are human and
worthy of mercy as they have accepted
the religion of Islam but are unaware
of its true and correct teachings. So
brethren! Rest assured, with certainty,
that this community shall be prepared
for us as God Almighty never leaves a
truthful person without a community. If
the Omnipotent God wills, the blessing
of truth shall draw all of them towards
this [path]. This is what God Almighty
has wished for in heaven and there in
none to alter this.
So it is incumbent for those
individuals who possess the means
to travel to attend this Jalsa, which
comprises of many blessed objectives,
and that such individuals bring with
them their necessities, winter-bedding
etc. according to their needs and care not Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (peace be
for minor struggles in the way of Allah
and His Messenger, peace and blessings
of Allah be upon him. God Almighty
rewards the sincere upon every step and
no effort or inconvenience for his sake is 7 December 1892
wasted.
I express this again: Do not consider
this Jalsa similar to ordinary, worldly
fairs. This matter is such that its principle Published in Riyaz-e-Hind press
is based upon the sincere support of the
truth and the dominance of the Islamic
teachings. God Almighty has laid the
His own hand and has prepared nations
for this who shall join shortly, because
this act is of the Almighty before Whom
nothing is impossible. The time draws
near – in fact it is very close – when no
sign of naturalism shall remain in this
faith nor the extremists of naturalism or
deluded opponents; neither the deniers
of miracles shall remain nor those who
shamelessly exaggerate them, contrary
to the Quran. And God Almighty shall,
for this best Umma, establish a moderate
route; the route of the Quran; the
blessings of Allah be upon him, taught
his Companions, may Allah be pleased
with them all; the same guidance that
has been attained, from the beginning,
[martyrs] and the sulaha [saints]. This
shall happen! It most certainly shall!
Those whose ears can hear should listen!
Blessed are those upon whom the right
path is manifested.
In the end, I conclude on the prayer
that may God Almighty be with every
individual who undertakes a journey for
this Divine Jalsa, and grant them a great
reward, and have mercy on them, and
make their difficulties and conditions of
and griefs, and grant them salvation from
all troubles, and open for them paths of
[the fulfilment of] their wishes, and raise
them, on the day of judgement, amongst
His servants who have His blessings
and mercy, and be their Khalifa in their
absence, until the end of this journey.
O Lord! O Glorious One, All-
providing, Merciful and Remover of
difficulties: accept all these prayers and
grant us supremacy over our opponents
through manifest signs, for You possess
every power and strength. Amin, Amin!
Peace be upon they who follow the
true guidance.
Khaksar [Humbly yours]
upon him)
District of Gurdaspur
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Exhibitions
Jalsa Salana UK 2018
The Review of Religions Ahmadiyya ARC Exposition The Human Values Exhibition Humanity First

This year the Review of Religions will host an exhi-
bition on ‘Islam in the East: Journeys along the Silk
Road’ exploring 1400 years of cultural interaction
between Islam and cultures along the Silk Road,
particularly Persia and China. Rare artefacts, cal-
ligraphic masterpieces and stunning images will be
displayed. Visitors will also have a chance to explore
a special section dedicated to Muhammad Osman
Chou Chung Sai Sahib, also known affectionately as
Chini Sahib and the history of Ahmadiyyat in China.
The material which will be shown at the exposition
is extremely rare; it dates back to the time of the
Promised Messiahas, such as books of the Promised
Messiah which he originally wrote and translated in
as
his time and sent to Queen Victoria and the British
Government. Material related to Hazrat Musleh
Maudra will also be showcased. Other than this,
other historical material such as letters written to the
Khulafa of administrative nature, newspapers and
journals relating to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat will also
The Exhibition is an interactive experience where
guests can see, touch and feel how human values
affect peace. We help guests see how what the Prom-
ised Messiah and Huzoor-e-Anwar say, works in
as aa
practice.
Supersize infographics show the real-life con-
sequences of poverty, lack of education and the
harmful growth of the arms trade. And we have
amazing quotes and information about the Promised
Messiah and Huzoor-e-Anwar .
ra aa
This year the Humanity First exhibition will focus on
Global Health which is one of the HF programmes.
There will be a new feature about the soon-to-be-
opened Nasir Hospital in Guatemala. This is a new
state of the art medical facility which is something
completely new for the region. We will also be
exhibiting on the ongoing Disaster Relief work in the
Middle East, something which Huzooraa has been
referring to in recent times.

Also this year, the unique and historic ‘Al-Qalam

be displayed.
project’ is now nearing completion.

The Weekly Al-Hakam Makhzan-e-Tasawir IAAAE Waqfe-Nau

During Jalsa Salana UK, The Weekly Al Hakam will
also be interacting with guests.
All guests are invited to visit and share, with the Al
Hakam team, their thoughts and views about the
paper and the kind of articles they wish to see in
upcoming issues. The main highlight is the Writers’
Corner where visitors can discuss areas on which
they wish to write on.
The Al Hakam Jalsa Special issue is available in print
at the Al Hakam Writers’ Corner marquee.
The Makhzan-e-Tasawir Exhibition will show-
case the history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community in pictures. Similar to every year,
visitors will have the oppurtunity to traverse
through the years and see images from various
events that took place.
Visit the various phases of Jamaat's history as
the lens of the camera captured it.
International Association of Ahmadi Archi-
tects and Engineers (IAAAE) have their own
exhibitioin which showcases the tremendous
services that the association has been able to
render for humanity under the guidance of
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih.
Visit to see models of model villages built
across Africa to provide the underprivileged
with sustainable amenities
Waqfe--Nau International marquee will be
hosting an info-desk at this year's Jalsa Salana
UK. Career counselling will be offered to all
Waqifeen.
This will be an excellent opportunity for
Waqifeen-e-Nau and their parents to voice
their queiries directly to the central team.
For Waqifeen-e-Nau, this marquee will be a
great chance to touch base and update contact
details.

Importance of Listening to Jalsa Speeches

In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. Dr Mir Muhammad Ismail Sahib related to me that once, when Hazrat
[Mirza Ghulam Ahmad] Sahibas had returned home after delivering a speech at the Jalsa Salana, he enquired from Mi-
yan Sahib (Khalifatul Masih II) – who would have been 10-12 years of age at the time, “Miyan, do you recall what I spoke
about today?” Miyan Sahib repeated the speech according to his own comprehension and memory. Hazrat Sahibas was
delighted and remarked, “Very well remembered”.

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care of the comfort and facilities of those
guests staying in private accommodation
during Jalsa Salana. He would also ensure that
such households were not inconvenienced
by the guests of the Promised Messiahas.
Hence, I recall that for the breakfast of guests
staying at households, he would provide
sugar, tea and wooden coal along with rice
for those that preferred rice. Once he visited
my house in relation to an official matter
and saw that guests were having tea in our
living room. When I came out, he smiled
and asked, ‘What is happening inside? The
noise of the teacups can be heard from the
road outside.’ I replied by saying that the
guests were having tea. He then asked, ‘How
much sugar is used during these days?’ I
said that five kilograms were used. He then
discussed some official matters and left. At
night, he sent five kilograms of sugar and
this continued for the duration of his life.”
Regarding his passion towards serving
the guests of the Promised Messiahas and his
determination to spend his full energy – and
he followed the footsteps of his esteemed
father in this matter – Shiekh Muhammad
Ahmad Sahib Mazhar narrates:
“Customarily, our Jalsa would take
place on 26 , 27 and 28 December, when
winter would be at its height. In 1965, the
Jalsa was to take place during Ramadan.
Therefore, during the Shura of 1965, a point
of discussion was whether to change the
dates of Jalsa due to Ramadan or to adhere
to the former practice. During the Shura,
arguments were presented both for and
against. One argument presented was that
to provide sehri [pre-fast meal] during the
winter nights for approximately 80,000 to
100,000 people was impossible. Upon this,
Mir Sahib stood up, and in a simple, yet firm
manner, said, ‘Do not worry about food for
sehri and iftari [meal to break the fast] not
reaching the guests. It is my responsibility
that food reaches every individual on time’.
His exact words were: ‘If you say so, then
even during Ramadan we will – Insha-Allah
– arrange for this. It is not difficult to exert
one’s best effort.’”
What is worthy of noting is that through
his determination, steadfastness and
organisational prowess, in the bitter cold at
3am, taking responsibility of providing food
for 100,000 people, Mir Sahib displayed a
unique resolve and also demonstrated the
fact that he had created such an element of
determination among his colleagues that
they were engulfed in the principle of “We
hear and we obey”, and by presenting every
kind of sacrifice, they were able to fulfil their
obligations in all difficult circumstances.
Such high resolve on the part of Mir Sahib
is worthy of consideration in many aspects.
Another such example is well known in
our community. At the 1927 Jalsa Salana,
the space allotted by the organisers for
the gathering was somewhat small for the
attendees. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra
stated during the Jalsa that the fault lay with
the organisers and that he would investigate
this matter. Huzoorra said that the organisers
should have taken into account that the
number of attendees at Jalsa always increases
from the previous year. After saying this,
Huzoor left. However, what followed is truly
inspiring.
Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra,
who was the chief organiser of Jalsa Salana,
gathered the volunteers working at Jalsa,
and during the night in the cold weather of
December, demolished the Jalsa Gah and
rebuilt it anew whilst expanding it. This
happened during the night whilst the guests
were asleep. When they awoke during the
night, they found the landscape of Jalsa
completely altered, as if the lamp of Aladdin
had been used to rebuild the Jalsa Gah. (Al
Fazl, 3 January 1928)
When Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra came
to the Jalsa Gah on the second day and found
the Jalsa Gah to be spacious, he remarked,
“How can I look into the matter now?”
Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib was the son of the
very same devotee who has been mentioned
''Hazrat Mulseh Maudra used to say, 'There are some people who
are martyrs of the field and there are some who are martyrs of
work.' Hazrat Musleh Maudra was himself included in this category
and Allah the Almighty also granted this servant of his, respected
Mir Sahib, the honour of entering this group of excellence.''
above, and the same determination, resolve,
steadfastness, courage and loyalty of
colleagues was a part of him, due to which
Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib demonstrated such
determination during the Shura.
Maulvi Muhammad Ahmad Sahib Jalil
writes, regarding the excellent management
of Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib at the Jalsa
Salana and on other occasions:
“Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib was an
exceptionally capable organiser. He
remained Sadr Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya
and Afsar Jalsa Salana for many years. He
discharged both of his duties with excellence
and success. It is an extremely difficult task
for the Afsar Jalsa Salana to continually keep
preparing two meals for thousands of people
for days on end, to oversee its distribution,
organising the lodgings of thousands of
guests, to fulfil all the requisites of hospitality
for thousands of guests from within and
outside the Jamaat during the bustling days
of the Jalsa and to satisfy people of varying
natures and temperaments by redressing
their complaints. Mir Sahib exquisitely
carried out these tasks for a long period
of time which is proof of his outstanding
management capabilities. He inherited
organisational abilities from his parents.
Besides this, Mir Sahib possessed another
great quality which acted as a crowning
stroke and the adornment of his immense
capabilities. He did not merely carry out his
assigned responsibilities as an obligation.
On the contrary, his duty would become
his hobby. For this reason, he would neither
tire from his duty, nor become weary. I have
personally observed that in the days when
Mir Sahib was not yet Afsar Jalsa Salana, it
would be his practise to circle and inspect the
Langar Khana [kitchen] at nightfall, after he
was free from his duties. He would exchange
views with the organisers as regards the
work and give counsel regarding the latest
difficulties. I have seen that he would depart
a Langar and enter a second and then a third
for this purpose. He would travel back home
when a hefty part of the night had passed.
Similarly, he would directly gain knowledge
of the details of work in Jalsa Salana. The
result of knowledge of his responsibilities,
enthusiasm and interest was that he became
fully acquainted with the Jalsa Salana
arrangements and proved to be an extremely
successful organiser.”
Munir Ahmad Chattha Sahib,
missionary of Nigeria writes:
“Former Spain missionary, Iqbal Ahmad
Najm Sahib related to me that once, his
duty was in Langar 3. Mir Sahib issued his
the order that all the arrangements for the
Langhar Khana should be readied by evening
of 23 December. Najm Sahib mentioned that
the hand-pump machine of the Langar was
so spoiled that it had not been fixed up until
midnight. ‘At that moment in time,’ Najm
Sahib says, ‘there was also no arrangements
for light and it was difficult for it to be fixed
in the dark. After midnight, I informed him
of the condition of the spoilt machine over
the telephone having only just arrived home
from his Jalsa Salana duties. As soon as he
heard of the issue, he hung up the phone. I
thought that due to his extreme fatigue, he
must have fallen asleep. I thought to myself,
What can I do? We shall just have to arrange
for the machine to be fixed in the morning.
I came into the office and sat down. After
a short while, I stepped outside and to my
astonishment, I saw Mir Sahib stood next
to the machine with a torch in hand and
arranging for the machine to be fixed. As
long as repar work was beign carried out,
he stood nearby with the light. When the
machine was fixed, only then did he go
home.’”
Originality in management
When work for Jalsa Salana was executed
with Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib in-charge,
the number of guests had increased to such
an extent that arrangements for their food,
drink and lodging demanded a new method.
In the era of Mir Sahib, focus was
drawn toward the use of natural gas
[commonly known as “sui gas” in the Indian
subcontinent] and electricity instead of
wood and coal as fuel. From then on, upon
observing the heating tandoors [clay-ovens]
and ovens by means of gas and the prepared
food through electric machines, hearts
would spontaneously become replete with
feelings of praise and gratitude to Allah
the Almighty of how many facilities He
had provided His servants. Behind these
comfortable means, the continuous prayers
of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih and his servants,
their constant efforts and great struggles
were working at hand. By the grace of Allah
the Almighty, through these, many problems
and challenging stages were overcome.
In relation to the installation of “sui gas”
machines, Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib once
travelled to Afghanistan to observe with his
own eyes the machines there which cook
bread, and [with that experience] adopt a
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suitable method back at home.
Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib, who
used to be a close deputy and assistant to
Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib and is now Afsar
Jalsa Salana, states:
“The tale of the bread-cooking machines
is quite lengthy. Following a deep and
lengthy review and prolonged trialling,
the present form of machines came into
being. The design of these machines was
not prepared in imitation to any foreign
machines. Rather, the design was the result
of the reflection, trialling and continuous
efforts of Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib. For this
purpose, he would have to reside in Karachi
for many days. During this period, he did
not only strive on a personal level but raised
the resolve and morale of those who worked
with him as well. Despite the fact that in the
initial stages, the trials clearly proved to be
unsuccessful, he never lost resolve himself,
nor did he allow others to lose resilience.
Finally, his constant striving proved
successful by the grace of God, by which the
cooking of food, especially the bread, was
made considerably easier. All praise be to
Allah.”
In his era, Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib made
a few more significant changes in order to
improve the Jalsa Salana management. For
example, the supply department had the
responsibility of providing goods, solid
apparatus, buckets etc. and floral decoration.
By dividing this burden, he created a
separate department for apparatus and floral
decoration. The supply department only
had the task of the provision of remaining
goods. The task of supplying contracts to
the people who cooked the bread and other
workers and labourers was transferred from
the supply department to a new department
named the Department of Labour.
He established a new department by
the name of the Department of Review. It
was determined to be their obligation to
review the accounts of the items in the Jalsa
Salana store, throughout the Jalsa. Similarly,
from 1968, an independent department
for “sui gas” was established. Like the
supply department, the accommodation
department was also given new shape,
bearing in mind its vast responsibilities. He
established a new department by the name
of Information and Immediate Assistance
for Lost Property. Prior to this, there was
no permanent arrangement to provide
immediate assistance. A parali [paddy
stems] department was established whose
responsibility was assigned to always ensure
the procuring and distribution of parali. In
this manner, a new Langar, i.e. the dietary
Langar was established in his era in which
the preparation of food for unwell guests
was separately managed.
The method of issuing slips also
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underwent a change in his era of
management. In the beginning, the slips of
food for guests lodging in private houses
would be obtained from their respective
areas. He initiated the method where the
seconding of the issuing of slips should be
from their areas, but the issuing of food
slips should be carried out by the respective
Langar Khana.
Prior to the time of Syed Daud Ahmad
Sahib, all of the Jalsa Salana departments
were not collectively in a single area. In
his time, apart from the departments of
Langar for hospitality, meat, first aid and
reception, he gathered all the offices of other
departments together. This was so that the
guests could go to a designated area rather
than having to go to various areas to fulfil
their needs. In this manner, all offices were
in close proximity to communicate with the
Afsar Jalsa Salana. Although most of the
offices of the Jalsa Salana would be erected
with tents, it was his will for permanent
rooms to be constructed for all the offices.
Strict supervision
In relation to his engagements at the
Jalsa Salana, Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib
states:
“On the occasion of the 1968 Jalsa Salana,
when cooking food by ‘sui gas’ was being
suggested, he would remain in the Langar
Khana for the better part of the night for
around two months prior to the Jalsa Salana.
I remember that on many occasions, if he
went home at 2am, he would be present in the
Langar Khana straight after the Fajr prayer.
His regular presence and conscientiousness
also used to be displayed during Jalsas later
on. However, in 1968, this engagement and
wakefulness consistently occurred for many
months. In reality, in relation to work, he
would personally supervise whether what
an organiser requested was practical or
not? In order to gain reassurance, he would
personally go and make an observation for
himself on the occasion.”
In the affair of hospitality, Syed Daud
Ahmad Sahib possessed a very sensitive
nature. Mirza Abdul Haq Sahib Advocate of
Sargodha writes:
“Allah the Almighty had granted
him special capabilities in organisational
matters. The management of Jalsa Salana
demanded great effort, time and focus, and
consisted of numerous aspects. He would
fulfil them in an excellent manner. He
was sensitive to such an extent that if the
slightest complaint was made in any aspect,
he would become incredibly restless. During
the previous Jalsa Salana, which proved to
be the final Jalsa under the management
of Mir Sahib, he was cycling one night, but
when he saw me, he halted. I said, ‘Masha-
Allah, the organisation is running very well.’
He responded, ‘Somewhere a complaint
has been made concerning the bread.’ As
soon as he had said this, he embraced me,
tears began falling from his eyes and he
was choked with emotion. He said, ‘May
Allah forgive me. Our friends have been
inconvenienced.’ He then left as he wiped
tears away from his eyes.”
Another close colleague and deputy of
his during Jalsa Salana, Professor Basharat-
ur-Rahman Sahib MA writes:
“This humble one had the opportunity
to work with the revered Mir Sahib (Allah
bestow forgiveness and mercy on him)
firstly in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya and
afterwards, in connection with Jalsa Salana
duties. In those very days, I was influenced
by various aspects of the revered Mir Sahib’s
character. For many years, he was serving
in the capacity of Afsar Jalsa Salana. I,
too, had the opportunity of working as his
companion and deputy. He would present
himself to his colleagues with great love
and affection, would encourage them in
every manner and overlook their mistakes.
During the days of Jalsa, we would, on
occasions, work with him in the office of
Jalsa Salana till midnight. This humble one
used to attempt to be present at the outset
of duty for the following day after gaining
necessary rest. Therefore, I would arrive in
the early morning for my duty but what I
would see would embarrass me because Mir
Sahib would be present in the office before
me.
“This humble one was entrusted with the
task of supervising the bureaucratic routine.
Mir Sahib would himself work in the office
as well, in the capacity of Afsar Jalsa Salana
and he would also go to supervise the various
departments. He would continuously work
from 6am in the morning to 11pm at night.
On one night, only a year ago, he visited
his home at around midnight. After he
had left the office for Jalsa, I was informed
that a lady had fallen seriously ill in the
ladies’ residence and that her situation was
critical but that there was no arrangement
to take her to hospital. Upon hearing this, I
immediately phoned Mir Sahib at home and
apologised for causing him inconvenience.
Upon this, he responded that there was no
need to apologise as what I had done was
completely correct. He said that in such
matters, immediate action should be taken,
no matter how much somebody may be
inconvenienced. Similarly, on the occasion
of a Jalsa, I went to his home around 21-22
December at Maghrib time in relation to
the Jalsa duty chart. At that period, he was
extremely ill due to high blood pressure and
confined to a bed. In this state, he issued
this humble one important guidelines and
bade me farewell. However, the very next
day, I was surprised to see that respected
Mir Sahib presented himself for his duty at
the office of Jalsa Salana on 23 December.
It appeared as if he had slightly recovered
from illness and he had arrived to present
himself for his official duty.
“Hazrat Museh Maudra used to say,
‘There are some people who are martyrs
of the field and there are some who are
martyrs of work.’ Hazrat Musleh Maudra
was himself included in this category and
Allah the Almighty also granted this servant
of his, respected Mir Sahib, the honour of
entering this group of excellence. Moreover,
he displayed such enthusiasm in his official
duties that he also sacrificed his own health
and was raised up towards his Lord at a
young age.”
Aside from Jalsa Salana, Syed Daud
Ahmad Sahib would also be entrusted with
the responsibility of hospitality at other
important functions of the Jamaat due to his
excellent organisational capabilities. At the
Ansarullah Ijtema, he would be entrusted
with the responsibility of food and Mir Sahib
would carry out this duty with cheerfulness,
happiness and inner contentment.
Mirza Abdul Haq Sahib writes, “Apart
from Jalsa, respected Syed Daud Ahmad
Sahib would usually manage other large
gatherings and feasts, and the organisation
at such events would be excellent.”
Responsibilities of the People of
Qadian During Jalsa
Friday Sermon of Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra
Delivered on the 28th of February 1919
Following the recitation of Surah
Al-Fatihah, Huzoorra stated:
A s of this time, under Divine wisdom,
we had to postpone the Jalsa for
another subsequent date, which normal-
ly takes place in the month of December.
Now, following reflection and consul-
tation, it has been deemed appropriate
for the Jalsa to take place in the month
of March because farmers are freer from
work in March in comparison to April.
Due to the fact that people come to this
annual gathering from all places, and
by the grace of God they come in such
numbers that those who are here face
difficulty in management, I draw the
attention of all my people [to what I am
about to say].
For [the smooth] management, mere-
ly those people are not enough who have
been entrusted to carry out this work
throughout the year. Only the students of
religious seminaries cannot suffice. Al-
though a major part of the workload falls
on both colleges, they fall on the teachers
in the days of the Jalsa. That is to say, the
students and teachers of both institutions
shoulder the responsibility. However,
there are other people apart from these
who are entrusted with responsibilities.
In my opinion, besides a few shop-
keepers who have to carry out their
businesses to some extent in this time
period and who are excused, it is im-
perative that all other people help the
organisers as far as possible so that those
who come from outside do not face any
sort of difficulty. At some point, every-
body has to be a guest and they can come
to realise how much hardship there is
on a journey. Journeys have a significant
effect on health because one must endure
hardships to acquire those things needed
for maintaining health.
On journeys, food is not within your
reach so that you may eat whatever is
appropriate for health, yet when alone,
such food can be arranged. For instance,
when a person visits another’s house-
hold, he provides various kinds of food
for their sake. However, numerous cate-
gories of foods cannot be found in these
gatherings. Only a single category of
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food exists. On one occasion, it is lentil
soup and on the other, broth.
Thus, on such occasions, the appro-
priate objects cannot be acquired. Nei-
ther can one fully acquire such abodes
that are relaxing and comfortable, nor
are there complete arrangements for
charpoy’s. One is compelled to lie down
on the floor. Further, the beds taken
along in a journey also do not suffice.
Thus, due to these factors, a category of
weakness emerges within man and he
becomes fretful.
It is correct that humans can be of a
forbearing nature in proportion to the
strength they have. However, they will
be fretful in proportion to whatever
extent they are weak. Thus, a journey is
very difficult for those whose health are
fragile. Hence, guests also feel hardships
in all these conditions, and the hosts also
face difficulties in large gatherings.
Our school children are fond of
serving the guests in these days and they
do so with joy. However, as they lack
experience, they sometimes cannot fully
comprehend the requirements of the
guests. For this reason, there is a need
for such people who are experienced
enough to be appointed as supervisors
over the children. Therefore, whoever
can accomplish this task should assist,
for the comfort of guests, as much as
they can. However, this should happen
from this moment onwards so that the
Afsars can assign suitable duties for such
people. If [they are not informed] at the
correct time, they will not be able to
propose responsibilities for them because
proposing a suitable task for somebody
also demands great reflection. Thus, you
should present your services quickly so
that you may be entrusted with responsi-
bilities of which you are capable.
The Holy Prophetsa states that hon-
ouring a guest is a part of faith. Thus,
people should increase their faith by
providing objects of ease and comfort to
their guests as far as possible. May God
Almighty grant you the ability to do so.
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Friday Sermon
6.7.18
Delivered from Baitul Futuh Mosque
Men of Excellence
After reciting the Tashahud, Ta‘awuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah,
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba stated:
Recently I have been describing some of
the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa, who
took part in the Battle of Badr. Some of them
are well described in history while many get
only a brief reference. Nonetheless, they all
occupy a great stature for having taken part
in the Battle of Badr. Thus, they should be
mentioned, even if only in a few lines. Many
of the companions I will mention today will
only be described very briefly.
First of these is Hazrat Subai bin Qais
bin Eesha. His grandfather’s name has
been variably written as Absa or Easha. He
was from among the Ansar [inhabitants of
Medina] and belonged to the tribe Khazraj.
He participated in battles of Badr and Uhud.
(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2, p. 407, Subai bin Qais,
Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, 1996, Beirut),
(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 403, Subai
bin Qaid and Abada bin Qais, Da-ul-Kutub
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
His mother’s name was Khadija bint
Amar bin Zaid. He had a son called Abdullah
who died in early childhood, whose mother
belonged to the tribe Banu Jadara. He had
no other children. Hazrat Ibada bin Qais
was his brother. He had another brother
called Zaid bin Qais.
The second name is that of Hazrat Unais
bin Qitada who died during the Battle of
Uhud. Some historians have recorded his
name as Anas. However, the correct name
is Unais. Both Muhammad bin Ishaq and
Muhammad bin Umar have written Unais.
He was with the Holy Prophetsa during the
Battle of Badr and was martyred during the
Battle of Uhud. He also did not have any
children. According to one tradition, Hazrat
Khansa bint Khiddam was married to him at
the time of his martyrdom. (Usdul Ghaaba,
Vol. 1, pp. 305-306 Unais bin Qitada, Dar-
ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat
Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, pp. 353-354, Da-ul-Kutub
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
Then there is companion by the name
of Hazrat Mulail bin Wabra. Different
versions of his name are recorded, but Ibn
Ishaq and Abu Naeem have both written his
name as Mulail bin Wabra bin Abdul Karim
bin Khalid bin Ajla. On the other hand,
Umar and Kalbi have written it as Malail
bin Wabra bin Khalid bin Ajlaan, omitting
Abdul Karim. He also belonged to the tribe
Khazraj, his branch was Banu Ajlaan. He
took part in the battles of Badr and Uhud,
both. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, p. 251, Mulail
bin Wabra, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah,
Beirut)
He had two children, Zaid and Habiba
whose mother was Umm-e-Zaid bint Nazla
bin Malik. His progeny did not last beyond
his children. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3,
p. 416, Mulail bin Wabra, Da-ul-Kutub Al-
Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
He was known as Khalid Bin Ajlaan.
According to one tradition, he accompanied
the Holy Prophetsa in the battles of Badr,
Uhud and all the other battles. (Al-Kamaal
Fi Rafa Al-Artiyab An Al-Maotlif, Vol. 7, p.
222, taken from Maktabah Al-Shaamila)
Another companion was Hazrat Naufil
bin Abdullah bin Nazla. He was martyred
during the Battle of Uhud. Some have
written his name as Naufil bin Salba bin
Abdullah bin Nazla bin Malik bin Ajlaan. He
took part in the battles of Badr and Uhud.
His lineage did not continue either. (Usdul
Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. 346-347, Naufil bin
Salba, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut),
(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 415, Da-ul-
Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
Another companion is Hazrat Wadee‘a
bin Amar. Ibn Kalbi has written his name
as Wadee‘a bin Amar bin Yasaar bin Auf,
whereas Abu Ma‘shar calls him Rifa‘a bin
Amar bin Jarraad. He belonged to the tribe
Banu Juhaina which was aligned with Banu
Najaar. He took part in battles of Badr
and Uhud. Hazrat Rabee‘a bin Amar was
his brother. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3,
p. 377, Wadee’a bin Amar, Da-ul-Kutub
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut), (Al-Asaba Fi
Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 392, Rabee’a
bin Amar, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995,
Beirut)
Then, there is a Companion by the
name Hazrat Yazeed bin Munzir bin Sarh
bin Khunaas. He belonged to the tribe
of Banu Khazraj and he participated in
the Bai‘at [pledge of allegiance] taken at
‘Uqba. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond
of brotherhood between Hazrat Yazeed
bin Munzir and Amir bin Rabee‘a. He
participated in the battles of Badr and
Uhud. He had no children at the time of his
death. His brother, Maqir bin Munzir, also
participated in the Bai‘at taken at ‘Uqba as
well as the battles of Badr and Uhud. (At-
Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 473, Yazeed
bin Munzir, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah,
1990, Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, p.
473, Yazeed bin Munzir, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-
Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Then, there is a Companion by the
name Hazrat Khawarja bin Humayyar
Ashja‘i. There are many differing opinions
with regards to his name. Ibn Ishaq has
mentioned his name as Khawarja bin
Humayyar, Musa bin ‘Uqba has mentioned
his name as Haritha bin Humayyar, Waqidi
has mentioned his name as Hamza bin
Humayyar. There is also a difference of
opinion with relation to the name of his
father. Some have stated his name as
Humayyar, whereas others have written it as
Jumaira and Jumair. Nevertheless, everyone
agrees on the fact that he belonged to the
tribe of Ashja‘, which was an ally of the
tribe of Banu Khazraj. His brother’s name is
‘Abdullah bin Humayyar, who participated
alongside him in the Battle of Badr. (Al-
Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 704,
Haritha bin Humayyar, Da-ul-Kutub Al-
Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba,
Vol. 1, p. 649, Haritha bin Khumayyar, Dar-
ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Then, we find a mention of Hazrat Suraqa
bin ‘Amr. He was an Ansari [inhabitant of
Medina]. His full name is Suraqa bin ‘Amr
bin ‘Atiya bin Khansaa Ansari. He passed
away in Jamadi-ul-Awwal [fifth month of
the lunar calendar] in the eighth year of
Hijra [migration to Medina] during the
battle of Mautah. His full name was Suraqa
bin ‘Amr bin ‘Atiya bin Hansaa Ansari. The
name of his mother was ‘Utaila bint Qais.
Suraqa belonged to the renowned tribe of
the Ansar, Banu Najjaar. There are differing
opinions in relation to his acceptance of
Islam. According to some, he accepted
Islam a short while prior to the migration
of the Holy Prophetsa to Medina. Whereas,
according to others, he accepted Islam a
short while after the Holy Prophetsa had
migrated. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond
of brotherhood between Mihja Maula ‘Amr
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and Suraqa bin ‘Amr. He participated in the
battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq and Khyber.
Furthermore, he was also blessed to be in
the company of the Holy Prophetsa on the
occasion of the treaty of Hudaibiyah as well
as ‘Umrat-ul-Qadha [the first pilgrimage to
Mecca]. Hazrat Suraqa bin ‘Amr was among
those fortunate Companions, who were
blessed with the opportunity to partake in
the Bai‘at-e-Ridhwan. He did not have any
progeny, and as I mentioned earlier, he was
martyred in the eighth year of Hijra during
the battle of Mautah. (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p.
580, Suraqa bin ‘Amr, Darul Jaleel, Beirut,
1992), (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol.
3, p. 393, Suraqa bin ‘Amr, Da-ul-Kutub
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat
Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 393, Suraqa bin ‘Amr,
Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
& (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, p. 233, Zikr-ul-
Mua’kha, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993)
Then, there is a companion Hazrat
‘Abbad bin Qais. He also passed away in
the eighth year of Hijra during the Battle of
Mautah. There are some differing opinions
in relation to his name as well. His name
can be found as Ubbada bin Qais bin ‘Eisha.
Similarly, the name of his grandfather is also
mentioned as ‘Abasa. Hazrat ‘Abbad was
the paternal uncle of Hazrat Abu Dardaara.
Hazrat ‘Abbad rode together with the Holy
Prophetsa during the battles of Badr, Uhud,
Khandaq and Khaybar. He also participated
in the treaty of Hudaibiyah and was martyred
in during the Battle of Mautah. (At-Tabaqat
Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 403, Ubbada bin Qais,
Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut),
(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p. 154, ‘Abbad bin
Qais, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Then, there is Hazrat Ab-uz-Zayyah bin
Thabit bin Nu‘man. He passed away in the
seventh year of Hijra. In one narration, his
name has been mentioned as ‘Umair bin
Thabit bin Nu‘man bin Umayyah bin Imra-
ul-Qais. According to another narration
it is Nu‘man bin Thabit bin Imra-ul-Qais.
He was known by his title, Ab-uz-Zayyah.
He took part in the battles of Badr, Uhud
and Khandaq as well as in the treaty of
Hudaibiyah. He was martyred in the
seventh year of Hijra during the battle of
Khaybar. It is narrated that a Jew struck him
and severed his head, as a result of which
he was martyred. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 6,
p. 175, ‘Ab-uz-Zayyah bin Thabit, Dar-ul-
Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-
Kubra, Vol. 3, pp. 364-365, Ab-uz-Zayyah
bin Thabit, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990,
Beirut)
Then, there is Hazrat Ansa. He passed
away during the Battle of Badr. However,
there are different opinions in relation to
this as some say that he was alive until the
Khilafat of Hazrat Abu Bakrra. Nevertheless,
he was a freed, Abyssinian slave of the
Holy Prophetsa. His name was Ansa and it
can also be found as Abu Ansa. Similarly,
according to some, his title was Abu
Masrooh. Hazrat Ansa accepted Islam in
its early stages and migrated to Medina at
the time of migration. He became the guest
of Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaithma. For as long as
he was alive, his passion was to serve the
Holy Prophetsa. He was so obedient that it is
narrated in relation to him that even when
he used to take a seat, he would do so after
seeking permission from the Holy Prophetsa.
He fought alongside the Holy Prophetsa in
the Battle of Badr. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 1,
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pp. 301-302, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah,
Beirut), (Sira Al-Sahaba, Shah Muin-ul-din
Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. 2, p. 587, Dar-
ul-Isha’at, Karachi) & (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez
Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 283, Ansa Maula Rasul
Allah, Suraqa bin ‘Amr, Da-ul-Kutub Al-
Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut)
Then, there is Hazrat Abu Kabsha
Sulaim. His title is Abu Kabsha. He passed
away during the Khilafat of Hazrat ‘Umar.
According to some, his name was Salama.
He was a freed, Persian slave of the
Holy Prophetsa. He is a companion who
participated in the Battle of Badr. He was
born in the area of Aus. There are various
narrations regarding his birthplace and
lineage. Some consider him to be Persian,
others consider him to be Dausi and others
consider him to be from Mecca. He accepted
Islam in the very early stages and migrated
to Medina after receiving permission to do
so. He fought alongside the Holy Prophetsa
during every battle, including the battle of
Badr. (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol.
7, p. 284, Abu Kabsha, Da-ul-Kutub Al-
Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (Sira Al-Sahaba,
Shah Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt.
2, p. 579, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi)
When Hazrat Abu Kabsha migrated to
Medina, he stayed with Hazrat Kulthum bin
Al-Hadam. According to another narration,
he stayed with Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaithma.
Hazrat Abu Kabsha passed away on the
first night after Hazrat ‘Umarra was elected
as Khalifa. This was on the twenty-second
Jamadi-uth-Thani [sixth month of the lunar
calendar] in the thirteenth year of Hijra.
(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 36, Abu
Kabsha, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990,
Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. 301-302,
Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Then, there is Hazrat Marsad bin
Abi Marsad. He passed away during the
month of Safar [second month of the lunar
calendar] in the third year of Hijra. He was
a companion who participated in the Battle
of Badr. He was an ally of Hazrat Hamza
bin Abd-il-Muttalib. He participated in
the battle of Uhud along with his father.
He accepted Islam in its initial stages and
migrated to Medina prior to the Battle of
Badr. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond
of brotherhood between him and Hazrat
Aus bin Samit. On the day of [the Battle of]
Badr, he arrived on a horse, named Sabal.
Ibn Ishaq has written that Hazrat Marsad,
may Allah be pleased with him, was the
leader of the group of soldiers, which the
Holy Prophetsa send to Raji‘. This incident
took place during the month of Safar in
the third year of Hijra. According to some,
Hazrat ‘Asim bin Thabit was the leader of
that group. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p.
35, Abu Marsad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah,
1990, Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, p. 133,
Marsad bin Abi Marsad, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-
Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
The incident of his martyrdom is as
follows. Banu ‘Azl and Qaarah pretended
to have accepted Islam and requested the
Holy Prophetsa to send them some teachers
in order to provide them with religious
education. Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa
sent them a group of people. There is a
difference of opinion found on this matter
in the narrations as to whether it was sent in
the leadership of Hazrat Marsad, may Allah
be pleased with him, or Hazrat ‘Asim, may
Allah be pleased with him. These people
had barely reached the place of Raji’, when
Banu Huzail approached them with bare
swords and said that they do not wish to kill
them. Rather, they wish to receive a ransom
from the people of Mecca and will promise
to protect their lives. Upon this, Hazrat
Marsad, Khalid and ‘Asim, may Allah be
pleased with them, said that they do not
trust their promise. Hence, all three gave
their lives fighting them. (Sira Al-Sahaba,
Shah Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt.
2, p. 555, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi)
Then, there is a companion by the name
Hazrat Abu Marsad bin Qannas bin Al-
Hussain Ghanwi. He passed away in the
twelfth year of Hijra [migration to Medina].
According to some people, his title was Abu
Hisn. He was a resident of Syria. He accepted
Islam in its very early stages and migrated
to Medina after seeking permission to do
so. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond of
brotherhood between him and Hazrat
‘Ibada bin Samit. (Sira Al-Sahaba, Shah
Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. 2,
p. 581, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi), (Al-Asaba
Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 305, Abu
Marsad Ghanwi, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah,
1995, Beirut)
When Abu Marsad, may Allah be
pleased with him, and his son, Marsad
migrated to Medina, both of them stayed
with Hazrat Kulthum bin Al-Hadam.
According to some, both of them stayed
with Hazrat Sa‘d bin Haitham. Hazrat Abu
Marsad was with the Holy Prophetsa in all
the battles. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p.
35, Abu Marsad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah,
1990, Beirut)
He has a status in history for the
following incident:
Hazrat Hatib bin Abi Baltah sent a letter
to the Meccans to secretly inform them [of
the Holy Prophet’ssa plan] with the thought of
protecting his children there. God Almighty
informed the Holy Prophetsa about this so
he sent three riders after the woman who
was taking this letter and they took it from
her. Hazrat Abu Marsad was one of the three
riders. It is narrated from Hazrat Alira, “The
Holy Prophetsa sent Abu Marsad Ghanwi,
Zubair and I as we were able to ride a horse
and the Holy Prophetsa said, ‘Go until you
reach the place called Roza-e-Khaakh, there
you will find a woman from amongst the
idol-worshippers who has the letter from
Hatib bin Abi Baltah intended for the Idol
worshippers.’” This is mentioned in Bukhari.
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Maghaazi, Baab
Fazl Man Shahda Badran, Hadith. 3983)
Hazrat Abu Marsad has narrated a
hadith [tradition] from the Holy Prophetsa
which is mentioned in Muslim and Baghwi.
He states: “I heard the Holy Prophetsa saying:
‘Do no sit on graves and do not pray in their
direction.’” (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba,
Vol. 7, p. 305, Abu Marsad Ghanwi, Da-ul-
Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut)
He passed away during the Khilafat of
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiqra in the 12th Hijri at
the age of sixty-six. (Sira Al-Sahaba, Shah
Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. 2, p.
581, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi),
There is a companion named Hazrat
Suleet bin Qais bin ‘Amar. He passed away
in 14th Hijri. His full name was Hazrat Suleet
bin Qais bin ‘Amar bin ‘Ubaid bin Malik.
After accepting Islam, both Hazrat Sulaeet
bin Qais and Hazrat Abu Salma destroyed the
idols of the family of Banu ‘Adi bin Najjaar.
At the occasion of the Holy Prophetsa’s
migration to Medina when he was entering
the city on his camel, every tribe desired
that he would stay at their home. When the
Holy Prophetsa’s camel reached the house
of Banu ‘Adi, and they were his maternal
uncles because Salma bint ‘Amr, mother of
‘Abdul Muttalib, was from this tribe, at that
time Hazrat Suleet bin Qais and Aseerah
bin Abu Khuwarjah tried to stop the Holy
Prophetsa but he stated ,“Leave my camel as
it is moving under divine guidance.” That
is, it will stop wherever God desires. Hazrat
Suleet took part in the battles of Badr, Uhud,
Khandaq and all the battles with the Holy
Prophetsa. He passed away in 14th Hijri
during the Khilafat of Hazrat ‘Umar at the
battle of Jisr in Abi Ubaid.
(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 388,
Suleet bin Qais, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah,
1990, Beirut), (Seerat ibn Hisham, p. 229,
Baab Hijrat-ul-Rasul, Dar ibn Hazam,
Beirut)
Hazrat Mujazar bin Ziyaad was martyred
during the battle of Uhud. Mujazar was his
title which means “A person possessing a
heavy body”. The Holy Prophetsa established
a bond of brotherhood between Hazrat
Mujazar and ‘Aaqil bin Buqair. It is
mentioned in another place that the Holy
Prophetsa established brotherhood between
Hazrat Mujazar and Hazrat ‘Ukasha bin
Mehsin. Hazrat Mujazar participated in
the Battle of Badr and the Battle of Uhud.
(Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 5, pp.
572-573, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Da-ul-Kutub
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-
Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 417, Mujazar bin Ziyaad,
Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) &
(Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, pp. 232-233, Zikr-ul-
Mua’kha, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993)
Ibn-e-Ishaaq narrates, “The Holy
Prophetsa had prohibited the killing of Abu
Bakhtari because he prevented people of
Mecca from tormenting the Holy Prophetsa.
(Thus, the Prophetsa had stated to not kill
him). Abu Bakhtari would not cause any
suffering to the Holy Prophetsa and he
was amongst those who protested against
the pact of the Quraish against the Banu
Hashim and the Bani Mutalib."
Hazrat Mujazar once came across Abu
Bakhtari and said: “The Holy Prophetsa has
stopped us from killing you.” Abu Bakhtari’s
friend, who had left Mecca with him, was
with him at the time. His name was Junada
bin Mulayha and he was from the Banu Lais
tribe. Abu Bahktari’s name was ‘Aas. He
enquired, “What instructions do you have
for my friend?” Hazrat Mujazar responded,
“I swear by God, we will not spare your
friend. The Prophetsa has instructed us only
about you.” He responded, “If we are going
to die then we shall die together. I cannot
bear the thought of Meccan women talking
about this and saying that I abandoned
my companion to save my own life.” Both
of them were ready to fight with Hazrat
Mujazar, and during the battle, (Hazrat
Mujazar) killed Abu Bhakhtari. Hazrat
Mujazar came to the Holy Prophetsa and
said, “I swear by the One Who ordained you
with the Truth, I tried my utmost to take
him as a prisoner and bring him to you, but
he was unwilling. At last, he fought me and
I took his life.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp.
59-60, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Dar-ul-Kutub-
ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1,
p. 301, Baab Ghazwa Badr, Dar-ul-Qalam,
Beirut, 1993)
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Hazrat Mujazar’s children were in
Medina and also in Baghdad. It is narrated
by Abi Wajzah, “The three men, amongst the
Martyrs of Uhud, who were buried in a single
grave were Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Nu‘man bin
Malik and ‘Abdah bin Hassas.” (At-Tabaqat
Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 417, Mujazar bin Ziyaad,
Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
However, another narration states
that Hazrat Aneesah bint ‘Adi came to the
Holy Prophetsa and stated, “O Messenger of
Allahsa, my son ‘Abdullah, who fought in the
Battle of Badr, was martyred in the battle of
Uhud. It is my desire that I bury my son near
our home so that I remain close to him.” The
Holy Prophetsa allowed her to do so and
also it was decided that along with Hazrat
‘Abdullah, his friend Hazrat Mujazar shall
also be buried in the same grave. Hence,
both friends were wrapped together in one
single of sheet of cloth and were carried to
Medina on a Camel. Abdullah was bulkier
and well-built than Mujazar who was slim
and slender. It is mentioned that people
were astonished to notice that they both
weighed the same when people took them
off of the camel. The Holy Prophetsa stated,
“Their deeds have made them both equal
to each other.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 7, p.
31, Aneesah bint ‘Adi, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-
Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir Bin Jumuh
was a Companion who passed away during
the Khilafat of Hazrat ‘Umar. He was with
the Holy Prophetsa during Badr, Uhud,
Khandaq and all other battles. He remained
resolute alongside the Holy Prophetsa during
the battle of Uhud and pledged to the Holy
Prophetsa to offer his life. (Usdul Ghaaba,
Vol. 1, p. 665, Hubbab bin Munzir, Dar-ul-
Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-
Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 428, Hubbab bin Munzir,
Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
In relation to him, Hazrat Mirza Bashir
Ahmadra has written in Seerat Khatam-un-
Nabiyeen,
“The place where the Muslim army
encamped was not ideal. At this, Habbab
bin Munzir enquired of the Holy Prophetsa
as to whether he had selected this place
according to Divine revelation or merely
as a strategy of war. Upon this, the Holy
Prophetsa said, ‘No divine commandment
has been received in this regard; if you
wish to make a proposal, then please do so.’
Hubbab submitted, ‘Then in my opinion,
this place is not ideal. It would be better
to advance and take possession of the
spring located closest to the Quraish. I am
aware of this spring, and its water is quite
pleasant and generally plentiful as well.’ The
Holy Prophetsa approved of this proposal
and until then, since the Quraish were
still encamped on the opposite side of the
hillock, and the spring was unoccupied, the
Muslims advanced and took possession of
this spring. However, as mentioned in the
Holy Quran, even at that time, the water
of the spring was not as plentiful as usual,
and the Muslims were faced with a shortage
of water. In addition to this, the side of the
valley where the Muslims were positioned
was not ideal either, because it was very
sandy, which made it difficult to maintain
firm footing.
“Then, another grace of God was that
there was some rainfall during the night
as well, by which the Muslims found the
opportunity to gather water in the form of
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reservoirs. Another benefit of this was that
the sand hardened, which prevented their
feet from sinking. Conversely, towards
the side of the Quraish, it became muddy
and their water also became dirty.” (Seerat
Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir
Ahmad Sahibra, pp. 356-357)
Hazrat ibn ‘Abbasra states, “Hazrat
Gabriel descended upon the Holy Prophetsa
and said: ‘Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir’s
suggestion is correct.’ The Holy Prophetsa
stated, ‘O Hubab your advice was wise.’”
At the time of the Battle of Badr, Hazrat
Hubbab bin Munzir was carrying the flag of
the Khazraj tribe. He was thirty-three years
old at the time. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol.
2, p. 10, Hubbab bin Munzir, Da-ul-Kutub
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra further
writes about him in Seerat Khatam Al-
Nabiyyeen, “When the Holy Prophetsa
received news from his informants that the
In regards to the status of the Companionsra, it is not for us to determine
their fate and that certain companions will be forgiven and other will
not. Due to whatever misunderstanding and error those unfortunate
circumstances arose, that matter should be left with God Almighty alone,
and the Muslims in fact have faced the consequences of that too
army of the Quraish had reached nearby,
he sent a companion named Hubbab bin
Munzir to obtain information as to the
enemy’s number and strength. Moreover,
the Holy Prophetsa also emphasised that if
the strength of the enemy was greater than
their own and the Muslims were in a state
of danger, Hubbab should not announce
this news openly upon his return in the
gathering; rather, he should convey this news
privately, so that no one was disheartened.
Hubbab quietly left and returned with great
skill in a short period of time submitting
his report to the Holy Prophetsa.” (Seerat
Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir
Ahmad Sahibra, p. 484)
Yahyah bin Sa‘d narrates, “On the day
of Quraizah and the day of Al-Nazeer,
when the Holy Prophetsa sought counsel
from people, Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir
stood up and said, ‘I am of the opinion that
we settle down in the midst of the army
camps, (that is, go to the location closest
to the army in order to obtain intelligence
and carry out better surveillance).’ The
Holy Prophetsa accepted his suggestion. He
passed away during the Khilafat of Hazrat
Umar.” (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 427-
428, Hubbab bin Munzir, Da-ul-Kutub Al-
Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
When the Holy Prophetsa passed away,
the manner in which Hazrat Abu Bakrra
controlled that entire situation and the
condition of the Companionsra has been
mentioned as follows, “After praising the
Lord, Hazrat Abu Bakrra stated, ‘Whoever
worshiped Muhammadsa should know that
Muhammadsa has surely passed away and
whoever worshipped Allah should keep in
mind that Allah is alive and shall never pass
away.’ And Hazrat Abu Bakr then recited the
َ ‫إنَّ َك َم ّي ٌت َوإنَّ ُه ْم َم ّي ُت‬
following verse:
‫ون‬ ِ ِ ِ
“Surely thou wilt die, and surely
they too will die.”
“Then he recited the following verse of the
Holy Quran:
َ َ ّ ْ َ ْ ْ َ َ ْ َ ٌ ُ َ َّ ٌ َّ َ ُ َ َ
‫الرُ ُس ُل أف ِإ ْن‬
‫وما محمد إِلا رسول قد خلت ِمن قب ِل ِه‬
ْ‫ات أَ ْو ُق ِت َل انْقَ َل ْب ُت ْم َع َلى أَ ْعقَاب ُك ْم َو َم ْن يَ ْنقَ ِلب‬
ِ ‫م‬
ُ‫اللَه‬
ّ ً َ َ ّ َ ُ َ َ َ
ْ ّ
‫على ع ِق َب ْي ِه فل ْن يض َر الل َه ش ْيئا َو َس َيج ِزي‬
َ ‫الشاكِ ِر‬ ّ with you; so give firmness to those who
‫ين‬
“And Muhammad is only a Messenger.
Verily,  all  Messengers have passed away
before him. If then he die or be slain, will
you turn back on your heels? And he who
turns back on his heels shall not harm Allah
at all. And Allah will certainly reward the
grateful.” (The Holy Quran, 3:145)
“Sulaiman mentions that upon hearing
this, people began to weep profusely.
Sulaiman further narrates that some Ansar
companions gathered around Hazrat Sa‘d
Bin Abaadah at the house of Bani Sa‘adah
and said to him, ‘There shall be one leader
amongst us, and one leader amongst you.’
Hazrat Abu Bakrra, Hazrat Umar Bin
Khattabra and Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin al-
Jarrah came to them. Hazrat Umarra was
about to speak when Hazrat Abu Bakrra
instructed him to stop. Hazrat Umarra
would narrate [at a later stage], ‘I swear by
Allah, I had prepared a speech for what I
intended to say and I was pleased by it, but I
was afraid that Hazrat Abu Bakr would not
be able to deliver a similar speech. However,
Hazrat Abu Bakr delivered a speech which
was more eloquent than the speech of any
other person.’ During his speech he also
stated, ‘We are the leaders, and you are
ministers.’ Upon hearing this Hubbab Bin
Munzar said, ‘It can never be so, by God it
can never be so.’
I am mentioning this because the name
of Hubbab Bin Munzir has been mentioned
in these accounts. Upon hearing this
Hubbab Bin Munzir said, “It can never be
so, by God! it can never be so. By God! We
will never permit for this to happen. There
will be one leader from us and one leader
from amongst you.” That is to say that there
would be one leader amongst the Quraish
and one leader amongst the Ansar. Hazrat
Abu Bakrra replied, “No, we are the leaders
and you are the ministers, because with
respect to lineage and ancient tradition,
the Quraish hold precedence over all other
tribes of Arabia. Therefore, take initiation
at the hand of Umar or Abu Ubaidah.”
Hazrat Umarra said, “No, rather we will take
initiation at your hand because you are our
chief, the best amongst us and you were
dearer to the Holy Prophetsa than any of us.”
After saying this, he held the hand of Hazrat
Abu Bakrra and took initiation at his hand.
Seeing this, others followed and eventually
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everyone took initiation at his hand. (Sahih
Al Bukhari, Kitabul Fazail Ashaab An Nabi,
Hadith No.3668) had sympathy for the Holy Prophetsa and
Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir narrates,
“Hazrat Jibraelas came to the Holy Prophetsa
and said: ‘What is more preferred to you;
that you remain in this world with your
َ َ
companions, or to return to your Lord,
where you will be granted everlasting
َ “‘And remember the time when thy
َ َ provisions in paradise that have been
vouchsafed to you. Furthermore, all that
which you desire and everything that is
a means of providing satisfaction to you
will also be granted.’ The Holy Prophetsa
turned to his companions and asked: ‘What
is your opinion?’ The Companions said:
‘O Messenger of Allah! We prefer that you
stay with us so that you can inform us of
the weaknesses of our enemies; then pray
to God Almighty to grant His succour to
defeat them; likewise, you can confer to us
Divine revelation.’” The Holy Prophetsa then
turned to Hubbab bin Munzir and said,
“What is your opinion? You are very quiet.”
At this Hubbab bin Munzir replied, “O
Messenger of Allah! You should choose that
path which God Almighty has preferred
for you.” Hazrat Hubbab says that the Holy
Prophetsa accepted this statement of mine.”
(Al-Mustadrak Ala Al-Sahihain, Vol. 3, p.
483, Darul Kutubul Ilmiyya, Beirut, 2002)
Then there was a companion named
Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Raafi bin Malik bin
Ajlaan who was from among the Ansar.
He passed away under the early rule of
Ameer Muawiyyah. Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin
Malik bin Ujlan was known as Abu Muaz
and his mother was Malik bint Ubay bin
Salool, who was the sister of the chief of the
hypocrites, Abdullah bin Ubay bin Salool.
He was present during the Bai‘at Uqbah as
well as the Battle of Badr, Battle of Uhud,
Battle of the Ditch, Bai‘at-e-Rizwan and all
other battles in which the Holy Prophetsa
took part in. Two of his brothers, Khallaad
bin Raafi and Malik bin Raafi took part in
the Battle of Badr. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2,
pg. 279, Rifa’ah bin Raafi’, Dar-ul-Kutub-
ul-Ilmiyyah, 2004, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-
Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 447, Rifa’ah bin Raafi’, Dar
Ihya At-turath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut)
Hazrat Muaz narrates on account of
his father – Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Raafi, who
took part in the Battle of Badr – that Hazrat
Jibraelas [Gabriel] asked the Holy Prophetsa
his perception about those companions
who took part in the Battle of Badr? The
Holy Prophetsa said “The best among the
Muslims” or words to this effect. Hazrat
Jibrael replied: “In the same manner, those
angels that took part in the Battle of Badr are
also superior in rank.” This hadith is found
in Bukhari. (Sahih Al Bukhari, Kitabul
Maghazi, Hadith No.3992)
With regards to how angels participated
in the Battle of Badr, Hazrat Zainul Abideen
Waliullah Shah Sahib has explained this
incident in his commentary of Bukhari,
“God Almighty states in the Holy Quran:
Friday 3 August 2018 | AL HAKAM
َّ ََ ُ َّ َ ْ َ ُ ْ
‫ِاذ یُوۡ ِح ۡی َر ّبک ِالَی ال َم ٰٓل ِئک ِۃ انِ ۡی َم َعك ْم فث ِّب ُتوا ال ِذیۡ َن‬
ْ َ ّ ُ َ َ َ ۡ َّ ۡ ُ ُ ۡ ۡ ْ ُ َ ۡ ُ َ ٰ
‫الرُ ْع َب فاض ِربُوۡا‬ ‫امنوا ؕ سال ِقی فِی قلو ِب ال ِذین کفروا‬
َ َُ ُْ ُ ْ َ ْ َۡ َ َ
ٍ ‫اق َواض ِربوۡا ِمنہ ْم ك ّل بَن‬
‫ان‬ ِ ‫فوْق الاعن‬
Lord revealed to the angels,  saying, “I am
believe. I will cast terror into the hearts of
those who disbelieve. Smite, then, the upper
parts of their necks, and smite off all finger-
tips.”’ [Surah Al Anfal: 13] Darbul A‘naaq,
Darbur Riqaab and Darb Kulla Banaan
means a striking with full force and keeping
the target in sight.” There are two or three
similar narrations. Regarding these, Shah
Sahib writes: “This chapter deals with the
presence of angels [in the Battle of Badr]
and regarding the phenomenon of seeing
them. The reality of the matter is that it was
in the form of Divine revelation and them
fighting in battle is also of the same nature.”
In other words, the battle is similar in nature
of the angels and not with arrows and
muskets. The angels did not use arrows or
swords and one can only see them through
one’s spiritual eye and not with the physical
eye. The Holy Prophetsa had witnessed this
as well as the Companions and other Saints
(i.e. that angels partake in battle).
Whilst elaborating on how angels
partake in battle, Shah Sahib writes: “The
tribe of Quraish became enraged after
the incident at Nakhlah, and this became
the cause of further battles in which the
disbelievers were to perish according to
Divine prophecy. The nature of angels is
different to ours and their way of battle
is unique. During the Battle of Badr, the
enemy camped on a high stony mound and
the Holy Prophetsa camped at the foot of that
hill. The small number of the Muslims was
concealed for the enemy. Furthermore, due
to the strong winds, it rained heavily. Every
arrow that the companions fired landed on
its target successfully. The enemies were
perplexed to see the companions fighting
with such resolve and determination. All
this was due to the Divine influence of the
angels and was vouchsafed to the Holy
Prophetsa in the following words:
ُُ ّ َ ُ َ َ َ ْ َ ْ ُ َّ َ َ ۡ ُ ۡ َ ْ َ ْ
‫اب لَك ْم انِ ۡی ُم ِم ّدك ۡم‬
‫ِاذ تست ِغیثون ربكم فاستج‬
َ‫باَلْف ّم َن ال ْ َم ٰٓلئ َک ِۃ ُم ْردفِیۡن‬
ِ ِ ِ ٍ ِ
‘And remember the time When you
implored the assistance of your Lord, and
He answered you,  saying, “I will assist you
with a thousand of the angels, following one
another.”’” [Surah Al Anfal: 10]
He further writes, “The acceptance of
the prayer of the Holy Prophetsa ensured
that all the specific measures fall in place
at the appointed time. If one ponders over
these events, one can witness the power and
influence of the angels.” He then further
writes, “Who was it that enabled the Holy
Prophetsa to leave Mecca under precarious
circumstances, whilst keeping the Meccan’s
ignorant of the events? Having chased the
Holy Prophetsa up Cave Thaur, who was it
that made them turn back emptyhanded?
Who enabled the Holy Prophetsa to safely
reach Medina, which was to become an
important centre for the progress of Islam?”
He also writes, “After the migration to
Medina, Hazrat Abbasra remained in Mecca
in his state of idolatry, but at the same time
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informed him of the ploys of the Meccans.
In other words, through Hazrat Abbasra, the
angels exerted their influence. (This is how
the angels work). Behind all these incidents
is the work of the angels. The victory and
success of the battles in which the Holy
Prophetsa fought in is an exegesis of the faith
inspiring verse:
According to a narration, Abu Zoha relates that Amar bin Shurahbeel Abu
Maisarah, who was from amongst the best students of Hazrat Abdullah bin
Masud, saw in a dream that there was a beautiful garden full of greenery in which
there were a few tents. One belonged to Hazrat Ammar bin Yasirra and there were
a few other tens in which Dhul Qalaal was also there. Abu Maisarah enquired as
to how this was possible for they had fought against one another. He then heard a
voice saying, “They found their Lord to be Most-Forgiving, and hence they are now
together."
ۡ َ ْ َْ ُ ُ َّ
‫انِ ۡی ُم ِم ّدك ۡم ِبال ٍف ِّم َن ال َم ٰٓل ِئک ِۃ ُم ْر ِدفِی َن‬
[I will assist you with a thousand of the
angels, following one another]”
Shah Sahib then further writes, “I was
taught every chapter of Sahih al-Bukhari by
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I, Hazrat Maulana
Nuruddin Sahibra. Likewise, I listened to
lectures delivered on the Holy Quran and
also studied it. With regards to angels, Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih Ira once said, ‘Nuruddin
has also experienced communion with
angels. The entire system of angels is very
vast. For each ability and faculty of man
there is an assigned angel such as for sight,
hearing, touch, temperament, knowledge,
wisdom and all mental abilities. Without
the assistance of angels these faculties are
redundant, rather they become harmful.’”
All of man’s abilities and faculties only
function with the help of angels.
He further writes, “An arrow, bullet or
taking an aim, can only accurately reach
the target when one’s mind and intellect are
intact and one can determine the distance
of how far or close something really is.
Moreover, one needs to be in control of their
senses and emotions, otherwise the target
will be missed.”
He writes that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
Ira used to say, “An angel is assigned for every
physical and mental faculty. Whether one
is in a state of belief or disbelief, they have
relationship with every person and with
each faculty to a certain degree. The Holy
Quran mentions that they were 3000 at the
time of the Battle of Badr and 5000 in the
Battle of Uhud. This difference in number
is due to the importance of the situation.
During the Battle of Badr the enemies were
few in number as compared to the Battle of
Uhud and thus, there was more danger and
therefore the greater the number of angels
promised to be sent for protection. [God
Almighty] states:
ْ ْ ۡ َّ َّ
‫َو َما الن ْص ُر ِالا ِم ْن ِعن ِد الل ِہ ال َع ِزیۡ ِز ال َح ِک ۡی ِم‬
“The promise of Divine help from God
Almighty’s attributes of being the Almighty
and All-Wise both necessitates perfect
planning and complete might and strength
in which all the means of granting help
are closely linked to one another. There
exists an aspect of continuity and Divine
commandment, and they are strengthened
through strong Divine planning.” (Sahih Al-
Bukhari, Kitabul Maghazi, Vol 8, pp. 71-73
Nazarat Isha’at, Rabwah)
Thus, this is the deeper meaning wherein
God Almighty stated that He sent angels
who fought. However, it does not mean
that the angels were physically fighting.
According to some there are narrations
stating that the wounds inflicted by the
angels [upon the enemy] were completely
different in appearance to the ones inflicted
by the Companions; this is completely
wrong. The truth of the matter is that they
direct the human faculties and ensure they
are utilised in the best manner. When all
of this is happening through the influence
of the angels, then it is as if it is they who
are actually fighting. (Fath-ul-Bari, Sharah
Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitabul Maghazi, Vol 7,
pg. 312, Hadith No. 3992, Araam Baagh,
Karachi)
Hazrat Yahya relates from Muaz bin
Rifa‘ah bin Raafi that Hazrat Rifa‘ah was
from among those who took part in the
Battle of Badr and his father, Hazrat Raafi,
was among those who was present at the
Bai‘at at Uqbah. Hazrat Raafi used to say
to his son, Hazrat Rifa‘ah, that for him
taking part in the Battle of Badr was a more
honourable and of greater significance than
taking Bai‘at at Uqbah. (Sahih Al-Bukhari,
Kitabul Maghazi, Hadith No. 3993)
Being part of the Battle of Badr was
a huge honour. Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Raafi
also took part in the Battle of Jamal and
Sifin alongside Hazrat Ali. According to a
narration, when Hazrat Talhara and Hazrat
Zubairra left for Basra with the army, the wife
of Hazrat Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib, Umme
Al-Fazl bint Harith informed Hazrat Alira
of their departure. Upon this, Hazrat Alira
said, “I am astounded at the fact that people
attacked Hazrat Usmanra and martyred
him, and yet, without any compulsion they
took my Bai‘at; I did not compel anyone to
enter into my Bai‘at. People took the Bai‘at
willingly and Talha and Zubair were among
them. Yet now they have left for Iraq with an
army.” Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Rafi commented
on this saying, “When the Holy Prophetsa
passed away, we assumed that we, the
Ansar, were more deserving of Khilafat for
we helped the Holy Prophetsa and we have
a very high status in faith. However, you
all said ‘We, the Muhajireen [those who
migrated from Mecca], are from amongst
the first [to accept Islam] and we are friends
and have close relations with the Holy
Prophetsa. Therefore, for the sake of God
Almighty, do not hinder us from Khilafat.’
Thus, you know well that at that time we
did not pursue the matter (of Khilafat)
with you. (We never argued with you over
this and took the Bai‘at of Khilafat showing
complete obedience.) The reason for this
was because we witnessed that the truth
was being practiced, the Book of God was
being followed and the Sunnah [practice]
of the Holy Prophetsa was being established,
therefore, we were left with no option but
to follow. What more could we want! We
took your Bai‘at and then we never turned
our backs from this. You are far better than
those who oppose you now, therefore give
us your instructions.” Just as he said this,
Hajaaj bin Ghaziya Ansari came and said,
“O Leader of the faithful! We must seek to
take action against this issue before it is too
late. My soul will never be at ease if I was
overcome with fear. O people of the Ansar!
You must assist the Leader of the Faithful
once again, just as you did so for the Holy
Prophetsa. I swear by God that this support
will be just like the support we offered the
first time, except that the previous support
was naturally superior.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol.
2, pg. 280-281, Rifa’ah bin Raafi’, Dar-ul-
Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, 2004, Beirut),
Nevertheless, he passed away during the
early period of Hazrat Amir Muawiyah’s
leadership. (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p. 497, Rifa’ah
bin Raafi’, Darul Jaleel, Beirut, 1992),
This was the description of the
Companions.
I wish to say something in reference to
the last Friday Sermon and further elaborate
on a particular incident. It was mentioned
in regards to Hazrat Ammarra that Hazrat
Amar bin Al-Aas expressed great sorrow
and concern at his demise because he had
heard the Holy Prophetsa state that Ammarra
would be martyred by a rebellious group.
Hazrat Amar bin Al-Aas showed great
concern because at the time he was on the
side of Amir Muawiyah and it was the army
of Hazrat Amir Muawiyah which martyred
Hazat Ammar. (Al-Mustadrak Ala Al-
Sahihain, Vol. 3, p. 474, Hadith 5726, Dar-
ul-Haramain Li Al-Taba’ati Wa Al-Nashre
Wa Al-Tauzi, 1997)
Nevertheless, people ask the question
that if he was from among those who
rebelled, then why was so much respect
given to his name. Also, Hazrat Amir
Muawiyah has been given a significant
status in the literature of the Jamaat.
Firstly, in regards to the status of the
Companionsra, it is not for us to determine
their fate and that certain companions
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will be forgiven and other will not. Due
to whatever misunderstanding and error
those unfortunate circumstances arose, that
matter should be left with God Almighty
alone, and the Muslims in fact have faced the
consequences of that too. These questions
also arose in the minds of those at the time,
and indeed, they would have also prayed in
order to alleviate this concern surrounding
this incident as there were Companions
on both sides fighting one another. They
indeed must have prayed for guidance
as well, and God Almighty surely would
have granted them guidance too. Thus,
according to a narration, Abu Zoha relates
that Amar bin Shurahbeel Abu Maisarah,
who was from amongst the best students
of Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud, saw in a
dream that there was a beautiful garden full
of greenery in which there were a few tents.
One belonged to Hazrat Ammar bin Yasirra
and there were a few other tens in which
Dhul Qalaal was also there. Abu Maisarah
enquired as to how this was possible for they
had fought against one another. He then
heard a voice saying, “They found their Lord
to be Most-Forgiving, and hence they are
now together.” (Al-Sunan Al-Kubra Libehqi,
Vol. 8, p. 302, Kitab-ul-Salat Al-Istisqa, Baab
Al-Istisqa, Hadith 6530, Maktaba Al-Rushd,
Beirut, 2004)
Thus, these matters are now in the hands
of God Almighty. It is not for us to ponder
over these issues and it is because of these
wars and the fact that Muslims continued
to dwell over these issues that it has caused
great divide amongst. We are witnessing the
impact of this even today. These incidents
should be a lesson for us and instead of
dwelling over them we should be seeking
ways to establish unity.
I once mentioned an account related
by Hazrat Musleh Maudra which was in
reference to Amir Muwaiya. Upon this
someone from one of the Arab countries
wrote to me and said that he was the leader
of a murderous and rebellious group, why do
I say his name with such respect. Therefore,
this narration in which the dream was
mentioned is a sufficient enough response
in that God Almighty is Most-Forgiving
and Ever Merciful. We should focus on
reforming our conditions and affairs instead
of commenting about them. The Promised
Messiahas also in certain places has praised
Hazrat Amir Muawiyah. Therefore, we
too, rather than commenting on the errors
of these noble men should instead take
lessons from it. In regards to Hazrat Amir
Muawiyah it is also mentioned that once
when a battle was taking place between
him and Hazrat Ali and the discord was
increasing, a Christian king sought to launch
an attack on the Muslims considering their
condition to be weak. When Hazrat Amir
Muawiyah learnt of this news, he said [to
that king], “If this is what you are planning,
then remember that if you launch an attack,
I will be the first general fighting under
the flag of Hazrat Ali. I will fight with him
against you.” (Tafsir-e-Kabir, Vol 4, pg 430).
Therefore, ponder over your actions. Thus,
such is the status of these people.
May God Almighty enable us to remain
as one and united, and also excel in our
good deeds.
(Translated by The Review of Religions)
24 Friday 3 August 2018 | AL HAKAM

Book Intro

Haqiqatul-Wahi
(The Philosophy of Divine Revelation)
Publisher: Islam International Publications

‘Haqiqatul-Wahi: The Philosophy of Divine Revelation’ is one of the most

important books of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah
and Mahdi (peace be upon him) —and soon it will be available in English.

About the Book
Published just a year prior to his demise, the con-
tent of Haqiqatul-Wahi spans virtually the entire
ministry of the Promised Messiahas and stands as his
second longest written work ever. Through reasoned
arguments and a detailed exposition of heavenly
Signs, Haqiqatul-Wahi proves that God exists and still
speaks to His chosen ones; it also establishes the truth
of Islam and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him), as well as the truth-
fulness of the Promised Messiahas. Its importance in
tabligh [conveying the message] cannot be overstated.
Outline of Haqiqatul-Wahi
Revelation and True Dreams – The Promised Mes-
siahas begins by explaining that every soul has been
invested with the capacity to connect with its Mak-
er, no matter what its spiritual state. In short, anyone
is capable of seeing a true dream—on occasion. But
the Promised Messiahas cautions: “Most people are
unaware of the stage and condition in which a dream
or revelation can be worthy and reliable,” nor do they
recognise that their dreams can be “the words of Sa-
tan, not of God—or the speaking of the self, not the
speaking of the Lord.”
Accordingly, he categorises recipients of true
dreams and revelation into three types:
(1) Those who have almost no connection to God;
(2) Those who have an imperfect relationship; and
(3) Those who receive revelation from God Al-
mighty in its purest and most perfect form and who
are honoured with divine communion and discourse
in all its perfection.
Each of these types is discussed in a chapter. In
chapter four (4), the Author relates his own person-
al experiences; that is to say, he explains as to which
of the three categories he has been placed in by the
grace and munificence of God Almighty. This chapter
ends with a transcription of numerous revelations be-
stowed upon the Promised Messiahas.
Questions and Answers – The Promised Messiahas
then turns his attention to ‘Abdul Hakim Khan, who
was at one time a follower of his, but then began to
question the teachings of the Promised Messiahas. In
particular, Khan believed that it was not necessary to
believe in the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa to earn sal-
vation. “According to him,” the Promised Messiahas re-
lates, “one can attain salvation even after abandoning
Islam.” In letters to the Promised Messiahas, Khan asks
verdict from the scholars of Islam”. Written in high-
nine questions, which the Promised Messiahas answers
ly eloquent and classical Arabic, and sealed with a
in Haqiqatul-Wahi.
hauntingly beautiful 50-page ode in Arabic (known as
a qasidah), al-Istifta’ addresses the Muslim divines of
210 Signs – The Promised Messiahas then recounts
the Arab world and beyond.
more than 200 Signs to prove beyond a shadow of a
doubt that he is true in his claims. Some of these Signs
How to Buy
are the fulfilment of prophecies by earlier Prophets;
Limited quantities will Insha-Allah be available
others by Auliya-ullah [Friends of God] from the
at Jalsa Salana UK 2018. Shortly thereafter, the book
Muslim ummah; and others yet which are fulfilled
should be available in the UK through normal Jamaat
at the hands of the Promised Messiahas. Some Signs
channels, though Additional Wakalat-e-Tasnif would
are related in a few sentences, while others span more
encourage members to purchase Haqiqatul-Wahi
than fifty pages.
through Amazon.com (beginning in October), which
Invitation to Muslims, Aryas, and Christians – The
will serve to raise the book’s profile to non-Muslims
Author includes heartfelt appeals to Muslims, Hindus,
and non-Ahmadis who are browsing books online re-
and Christian priests to study his book, cover-to-cov-
lated to God, Islam, etc.
er. To the Muslim ummah in particular he calls out:
“I appeal in the name of God to all the distin-
guished scholars, elders, and those who can read this
book from among my people that if this book reaches
them they should study it closely from beginning to
For more information,
end […] even at the cost of their time and engage-
write to wakalat.tasneef@gmail.com
ments…”
or go to Facebook.com/HaqiqatulWahiBook.
Al-Istifta’ – The last portion is a translation of an
Arabic treatise, the title of which means, “seeking a

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6. An Introduction to the Hidden Treasures
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7. Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part III
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10. Hazrat Juwairiyah
11. Hazrat Mariyah Qibtiyyah
12. Hazrat Umar
13. Hazrat Zainab
14. How to be Free from Sin
15. Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues
24. Tadhkirah (3rd Edition)
25. The British Government & Jihad
16. Lecture Lahore
17. Lecture Sialkot
26. The Holy Qur'an with Swedish Transla-
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18. Message of Love & Brotherhood to 27. The Need for the Imam
Africa 28. The Outset of Dissension in Islam
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