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A collection of historic Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa Outreach programme Mahzarnama – The
events that took place this graces Jamia Ahmadiyya in Sri Lanka. Peace Memorandum
week Convocation Symposium in Malta.
THE WEEKLY
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phones and tablets with the name ‘Al
Hakam’ where the newspaper can be
downloaded and easily read. This app
London, 23 March announcement of the relaunch will be available on the commonly
H
azrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa, of Al Hakam that Huzooraa made used mobile phone systems, Apple
Khalifatul Masih V launched the in his Friday Sermon. As Huzoor and Android immediately after this
first English weekly newspaper of the approached the end of the Sermon, Sermon.
Jamaat—Al Hakam. Huzooraa said: “This edition of the newspaper
Huzooraa, as he came out of the “There is an announcement is a ‘Promised Messiah Day Special’.
Baitul Futuh Mosque after the Friday today which is also good news, that New issues will be uploaded every
Sermon, graciously launched The the newspaper Al Hakam, which Friday... People can benefit from it.
Weekly Al Hakam online. Huzooraa was initiated in Qadian and then May Allah enable the newspaper
launched the website and app through was resumed in 1934 but ceased to to continue forever in this phase of
the web and the website www. publish again, is being relaunched its relaunch. Since it will be in the
alhakam.org immediately went live here in the UK in English. English language, English-speaking
around the globe. Huzoor scrolled “Today is the Promised Messiah people should derive as much benefit
through the homepage and stated the Day. This newspaper was the first from it as possible.”
words, “Allah Mubarak Karey” [May newspaper to be launched in the time Thus, with its launch, Al Hakam
Allah shower His blessings]. of the Promised Messiahas...It will be had been blessed with Allah’s grace
But this was the second blessing available on the internet immediately and mercy; Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
that Al Hakam witnessed on the after the Friday Sermon on the mentioned it with great love and
Huzooraa launching Al Hakam online day of its launch. The first blessing, website www.alhakam.org. Similarly, blessed it with prayers, and then very
in chronological order, was the an app will also be available for mobile graciously launched its website.
Continued on page 2
going to happen. Many will be saved and many will perish. been shaken by the earthquake and that you are safe for _______
___________
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Jamias are also functional on national levels in some African and Asian
countries.
Wiki Commons
Huzooraa concluding the Convocation with prayer
Jamia Ahmadiyya Ghana
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and brief introductions about the Jamaat Government Ministers and presented
TColombo,
presented numerous supporting verses he Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
outreach programmes also. Regular can be established throughout the
from the Holy Quran. He focused on Sri Lanka observed
leafleting sessions are take place in all world. The theme of this year’s Peace
the responsibilities of leaders, in light of Tabligh Day on 18 February 2018 at Baitul Symposium was “Fundamentals of
the five Jamaats throughout Spain.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V’saa addresses Hamd Colombo. Several members took Establishing Lasting Peace”.
Small villages and market places are
to world leaders. part in the programme that commenced Huzoor’saa address titled, “Leaving
targeted to ensure that the message of a Legacy for Future Generations” is
at 09:00. They were sent in groups to
Islam Ahmadiyyat reaches far and wide. now available to read on The Review
various parts of the Colombo city. The
of Religions website.
message of Ahmadiyyat reached 1300
Lectures www.reviewofreligions.
people and a large quantity of leaflets org/13661/leaving-
Throughout the year, lectures have been
were distributed. a-legacy-for-future-
held in the universities, schools and
The main event of the programme generations/
colleges of Spain. It is a great chance
was a group visit, headed by Chief
to educate the youth about the reality
Missionary Maulvi Mushtaq Ahmad
of Islam and how it offers a peaceful,
sahib that visited a place called
AMJ Malta harmonious and practical way of life.
Dehiyovita, sixty kilometers from
The lectures are followed by Q&A
Colombo. They visited a house where
sessions in which students never hold
Outreach back in raising the controversial issues
they met seven non-Ahmadis and by
Programmes surrounding Islam in the media. Often
Allah’s Grace all of their questions The Origins of Easter
related to Ahmadiyyat were replied in
the students are amazed at the logical
in Spain answers they are given and appreciate
a befitting manner and were convincing
Easter, for many of those who live in
the western hemisphere of the world,
Jamia Ahmadiyya Visits for them. means “holidays”. But for practising
Islam’s tolerant and sensible teachings.
Jamaat Ahmadiyya Sri Lanka have, Christians, it is taken to commemorate
T
here is great emphasis on tabligh in in the past few months, visited various the resurrection of Jesusas.
School Visits
Spain. Where Easter is still taken to be a
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat’s
For the past four years, Hazrat religious festival, it is about time that
AMJ Sri Lanka
mosques are hubs of harmony, tolerance some historical facts were brought
Khalifatul Masihaa has been sending
and knowledge. Jamaat Spain has had to light. A detailed article by Navida
newly qualified missionaries from Jamia
over ten visits of secondary schools, Syed sahiba is not only a work of
Ahmadiyya U.K to Spain to distribute comparative study of religions but also
primary schools and universities to
leaflets with a brief introduction to the a very good read.
their mosques. For children, it is usually
Jamaat to create awareness among the To read the article, please visit:
their first experience in a mosque since http://www.reviewofreligions.
public.
there are not many Mosques in Spain. org/2927/a-study-of-the-origins-and-
For the last two years, newly qualified
Students are given tours of the mosque features-of-easter/
missionaries of Jamia Germany have Meeting State Minister of Agriculture, Sri Lanka
AL HAKAM | Friday March 30 2018 5
The Companionsra
Hazrat Abu Bakrra
“My companions are like the stars; By Jalees Ahmad
whichever of them you follow, you Born: 573 AD. Mecca, Arabia
Full name: (Abu Bakr) Abdullah bin
news from Abu Jahl, who later proved
to be staunch enemy of Islam.
The Quintessence
the contemporary world and the so- At this point, the BBC’s integrity
called modern-day progressive minds. must be appreciated for they have
of Adolescence
Further in the article, the BBC states, presented the facts as they are before
“[Puberty] used to happen around the us. Puberty, adolescence and maturity
By Qaasid Muin Ahmad age of 14 but has dropped with improved are not all the same. One of those is a
health and nutrition in much of the biological result which can be affected
developed world to around the age of by the environment around us while the
A
fter reading a recent BBC article puts it, “Young people continuing their 10. As a consequence, in industrialised other two are subjective and can have a
it was intriguing to learn that education for longer, as well as delayed countries such as the UK the average multitude of variations in any part of the
scientists have deemed the ages of 10 to marriage and parenthood, has pushed age for a girl’s first menstruation has world, since it came into being.
24 to be the age of adolescence. back popular perceptions of when dropped by four years in the past 150 Among the Romans it was common
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42732442 adulthood begins.” years.” for girls to marry before puberty. The
According to the Oxford Learner’s So, society defines when childhood Environment matters! The type of famous French Latinist, Marcel Durry,
Dictionaries, the definition of ends, when maturity kicks in and when atmosphere you live in, the air you has suggested in his research that
adolescence is “the time in a person’s life adulthood begins. If that is the case, breathe, the food you eat, the general Roman girls would marry before the
when he or she develops from a child then it is surely fascinating that people health in your area all have an effect on age of puberty; that puberty was not
into an adult”. are quick to judge those who marry when children will biologically begin to considered a determining factor for
Although the article focused on younger partners with the consent of take adult forms. the age of marriage and that such early
recent studies on extending the age both parties. Under this definition, “Age definitions are always arbitrary”, marriages were consummated before
of adolescence to 24, what was more many marriages of the past all become writes Prof Susan Sawyer, director of the puberty.
fascinating was that somehow it has legal. centre for adolescent health at the Royal Professor M K Hopkins, University
been determined that adolescence The fact is that marriages out of the Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, but of Leicester, researched on the age of
begins at 10. Whether this is based on model and average age of marriage is “our current definition of adolescence Roman girls at marriage. He stated,
mere conjecture or has been deliberated looked upon as cruel and harsh among is overly restricted”. She adds, “The ages “As late as A.D. 530 and at least as far
upon on biological grounds, the fact progressive modernists due to appearing of 10-24 years are a better fit with the back as the reign of Augustus, the legal
remains that scientists say, as the BBC uncommon and out of the standards of development of adolescents nowadays.” Continued on page 11
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that no Catholic Priest
Friday Sermon
capabilities.” (Kanzul Ummal, Vol 6, p. 710,
Thus, in this way even this child became
Hadith 17517, published Beirut, 1885)
aware of the importance of truthfulness and
Where do we see such standards among
the abhorrence of dishonesty at this very
leaders and those occupying official posts
young age. Furthermore, he remembered
today? Thus, the office bearers in our Jama’at
it even when he grew older and mentioned
should also pay heed to this.
02.03.18 that this was the importance of truthfulness
that had taken root in his heart following
Furthermore, we observe the standards
لی خل ٍق َع ِظ ْی ٍم
unaddressed. No other religion addresses excellent is that I pray for you that you may the Holy Prophetsa said, “The major sins are
these matters in such detail. never be faced with such a situation where Shirk [associating partners with God] and ٰ ِانک لع
However, unfortunately, it is Muslims, you have to pick up the dates from the floor disobedience towards parents”. The person
who are generally considered to be at the to eat. May Allah the Exalted continue narrating this said that the Holy Prophetsa ‘Thou dost surely possess high moral
lowest level in this regard. Non-Muslims to provide for you.” (Sunan Abi Dawood, was listing these major sins whilst seated excellences’. (Surah Al Qalam: V.5)
criticise them because their practice is Kitabul Jihad, Hadith 2622) and leaning back. He then sat upright and Hence, in accordance with this
contrary to what they preach. The Holy With this prayer, he drew the attention said, “Listen carefully. Dishonesty and false- elaboration it means that you embody
Prophetsa has not only emphasised this of the child towards turning to Allah the witnessing are among these too.” The Holy every form of moral excellence, such
through his practical example but has also, Exalted for the fulfilment of his needs Prophetsa repeated, “Dishonesty and false- as generosity, courage, justice, mercy,
at various occasions, repeatedly emphasised benevolence, truthfulness and forbearance
that his ummah achieve the highest moral etc.,” meaning, to tolerate something with
standards. Muslims generally claim to love
the Holy Prophetsa but there is almost no
The Holy Prophetsa said, “You have been forbearance. “In short, every attribute that
can be found within the heart of a person
adherence [among them] to his words
or deeds. Due to such a condition of the
created to provide ease for people, not to such as respect, modesty, honesty, kindness,
honour, steadfastness, chastity, moderation,
Muslims, the current state of affairs was
bound to arise. Thus, Allah the Exalted sent
create difficulty.” sympathy, as well as courage, generosity,
forgiveness, patience, benevolence,
the Promised Messiahas but these people truthfulness, loyalty and so on; when all of
refuse to pay heed to this. Rather, some these natural conditions are manifested in
people in certain countries and regions have instead of taking people’s property by using witness”. He repeated this several times. accordance with one’s mind and intellect
reached the height of opposition. They use wrongful means. Although, under some The narrator says that the Holy Prophetsa at their appropriate and proper occasion,
the most loathsome and vile language against circumstances, such things, which are just continued to repeat it to the extent that we they will all be labelled moral qualities.
the Promised Messiahas and his followers, lying around in excess may become lawful but wished that the Holy Prophetsa would now Furthermore, all of these moral qualities
while disregarding even the smallest he said that one should adopt higher morals, stop doing so. (Sahih Al Bukhari, Kitabul are in fact natural conditions and feelings
manners or rather sinking themselves which is true righteousness. Furthermore, Adab, Bab Aququl Walidain Minal Kabair, of a person and are merely labelled as moral
lower than a completely immoral person. when a child was eating quickly and moving Hadith 5976) qualities when they are manifested on
They are also facing its consequences. As I around his hand around the plate swiftly, he Furthermore, we also witness and their appropriate and proper occasion and
mentioned, non-Muslims are denouncing said, “First, recite ‘Bismillah…’, eat with your observe his morals as to how elevated his in accordance with a person’s intention.”
them everywhere in the world. right hand and eat from what is in front of standards of forbearance and patience were (Islami Usul Ki Filasfi, Ruhani Khazain, Vol.
This state of theirs should draw the you.” (Sahih Al Bukhari, Kitabul Atma, Bab and how he used to guide [his companions]. 10, p. 333)
attention of us Ahmadis towards making Tasmia ‘Alata‘am, Hadith 5376) Once, a Bedouin urinated in the mosque. This is not to be according to habit. As
utmost efforts to inculcate in us, the most Thus, we should undertake the moral People rushed to stop him. The Holy a matter of fact, every moral quality should
excellent of morals. We should try to training of children in this manner, so that Prophetsa said, “Leave him be and pour water be applied and manifested in order to
adopt the highest morals utilising all our they grow up to adopt excellent morals. over the area he urinated on.” Furthermore, bring forth its virtuous outcome. At times,
faculties, which is also a teaching of Islam Furthermore, dishonesty is a sin and the Holy Prophetsa said, “You have been punishment is required to be meted out.
and the practical example of which the Holy truthfulness is a virtue and moral. The Holy created to provide ease for people, not to Hence, this should be done in order to bring
Prophetsa established before us and towards Prophetsa gave guidance to instil this [moral create difficulty.” Thereafter, that Bedouin forth a virtuous outcome.
which he constantly drew our attention to. quality] in the hearts of children from their always mentioned this act of kindness of the Mentioning the various circumstances
Otherwise, it would be of no benefit for us very childhood in this manner. Holy Prophetsa. of displaying high moral qualities, the
to be “Ahmadis” or of being called so. A companion narrates an incident of his Nowadays, it seems as if Muslim Promised Messiahas states:
If we look at the practical example of childhood saying, “Once, the Holy Prophetsa governments, scholars as well as [certain] “High morals can be gauged under
the Holy Prophetsa, we see astonishing came to our home. Due to my immaturity, a groups are leading the way in causing two circumstances; in times of trials and
[moral] standards. If we take a look at his short while later, whilst the Holy Prophetsa hardships for people. They are neither tribulations and in times of success and
family affairs, we see that, for example, he was still present at home, I prepared to providing ease on minor issues, nor on major prosperity. A person who demonstrates
expressed his utmost displeasure to one of leave in order to play outside. Hence, in issues. On one occasion, the Holy Prophetsa patience in times of trials and tribulations
his wives for mocking another’s short height, order to stop me from leaving this blessed said, “If you wish to find out whether you and endeavours to acquire the pleasure of
saying that one should not inflict emotional environment, my mother said, ‘Come here are doing something good or bad, you Allah the Exalted, possesses high moral
pain to anyone. (Sunan Abi Dawood, Bab Fil and stay here. [If you do so] I will give you should turn towards your neighbours and excellences. Furthermore, a person who
Ghibah, Hadith 4875) something.’ Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa see what opinion they hold of you.” (Sunan demonstrates humility and establishes
At times [we hear of him] advising said, ‘Do you wish to give him something?’ Ibn e Majah, Kitabuz-Zuhd, Bab Al-Thana- justice in times of success and supremacy,
one of his wives not to show the slightest My mother replied, ‘Yes, I will give him a ul-Hassan, Hadith 4222) can also be labelled as one who possesses
displeasure at any of the other wives’ action. date.’ Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa said, ‘If Following this, the Holy Prophetsa said to high moral qualities. Thus, both of these
(Sunan Ibn Majah, Kitab Al Ahkam, Hadith this was not your intention and you merely the leaders, “Your high morals will manifest circumstances manifest themselves in all
2333) said this in order to call the child, you would themselves when you consider yourselves their glory in the life of our Holy Prophetsa.”
At times [we hear of him] advising have been guilty of committing a sin as you to be the servants of the nation and when I mentioned earlier as well, as to how
children to raise their moral standard. told a lie.’” (Sunan Abi Daud, Kitabul Adab, you serve the general public with all your the Holy Prophetsa forgave even his enemies
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at the time of the conquest of Mecca; those 132-133, UK, 1985) praise oneself and adopting humility will the best practise in Allah’s book. Those who
who were enemies of his life. The Promised Thus, the Holy Prophetsa displayed become a miracle. do not submit to this book, cannot find true
Messiahas [further] states: [excellent] moral qualities during times The Promised Messiahas says: “Who guidance anywhere else. Good teachings
“The morals of a person can of hardships and displayed such an among you does not want to show miracles? require pure hearts for them to be effective.
always manifest themselves under two example of patience, which left the world I am aware everyone wants that. Thus this If you look closely, you will find impurities
circumstances; either at times of trials in astonishment and through which he is an eternal and living miracle. Improving in people who are away from this true
or at times of success. If only one aspect became the ruler of the whole of Arabia. your moral state is such a virtue that never guidance.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 6, p. 200, UK,
manifests itself, whereas the other aspect As [the Promised Messiahas] mentioned, goes to waste, instead you reap benefits for a 1985)
does not, then moral qualities cannot be he forgave every person who committed long time. A believer should try to show such Thus, purity of heart is required. You
gauged. God the Exalted desired to perfect cruelties [against them]. Thus, these are the miracles in front of people as well as before are required to follow the path of Allah’s
the moral qualities of the Holy Prophetsa, standards of excellent high morals, which a God. Many licentious and immoral people commandments and that which earns
pleasure. The Promised Messiahas states,
“Life is unreliable, therefore one should
The Promised Messiahas further stated, “The most perfect attempt to enhance their truthfulness,
purity and standard of Salat.” (Malfuzat, Vol.
example in relation to these moral qualities is that of the Holy 6. p. 200, UK, 1985)
Enhance your worship and enrich your
Prophetsa, who possessed every attribute in perfection. For this level of truthfulness; base all your actions
on truthfulness. Some people ask, What are
reason, Allah the Exalted said in relation to him: ‘Thou dost good deeds? Some people think that formal
Salat and acts of worship is true virtue, or
surely possess high moral excellences’.” demonstration of ordinary virtues is a good
deed. They are not careful about many basic
virtues. The Promised Messiahas has shed
and so part of his life was spent in Mecca, true Muslim, a person who believes in the who are not convinced by miraculous signs, light on this subject beautifully. He says:
whereas the other part was spent in Holy Prophetsa, should always and under bow before high moral virtues and have no “Virtues are the key to other good deeds.
Medina. He demonstrated patience upon any circumstance keep before him. How has alternative but to accept them. If you read Those who do not look after their virtues
the extreme torment of the enemies in the Promised Messiahas guided us in this people’s biographies, you will find that many gradually become useless.” This means that
Mecca and despite these people behaving regard? In relation to the moral qualities of of them converted to the true religion by no good comes from them. The Promised
with utmost cruelty, the Holy Prophetsa the Holy Prophetsa, the Promised Messiahas mere observation of high moral virtues.” Messiahas says: “I believe that there is a
continued to treat them with kindness and also states: (Malfuzat, Vol. 1, p. 141-142, UK, 1985) use for everything in this world, including
forbearance. Furthermore, he continued to “Such were these high morals that On the face of it, even some worldly poison and filth. Strychnine has its own
convey the message he had received from they attracted people towards him in a people are courteous, but what is called a utility as it affects your nerves, except the
God the Exalted and never desisted in this miraculous way. Then he tells us that if we moral virtue is in fact a façade. They show person who having attained high moral
responsibility. Following this, when he improve our moral standards in following these virtues just to prove to themselves that virtues, does not become a useful entity.” So
gained dominance in Medina and those very this example and use every moral value in they are good people. They show themselves even the poison and filth have their uses if
enemies were captured and brought before its appropriate place, we will also be able to to be good where no personal interest is they work toward uplifting the moral state;
him, he forgave the large majority. Despite show miracles.” involved, while in their hearts they are but the one who does not seek moral virtue
possessing the power to seek retribution, he The Promised Messiahas states: completely different. They say a person of and is not beneficial for others, renders
did not do so.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 6, p. 195-196, “People often give excuses and a high official or financial status has high completely useless.
UK, 1985) try to wriggle out when rare signs are moral virtues, although it is just flattery. Thus a person is only of use if they
Further mentioning the moral demonstrated, but high moral virtues have They see a weakness but they call it a virtue possess high moral virtues. The Promised
excellences of the Holy Prophet , the sa
such a miraculous effect that no one can either out of fear or due to cowardice. Messiahas states: “In such an instance, one
Promised Messiahas states: question them. That is why the greatest The Promised Messiahas states: “This is becomes worse than the dead animal. At
“One should listen to these matters miracle given to our Holy Prophet, peace not an Islamic teaching, as these are not the least the flesh and bones of a dead animal
with great attentiveness. I have observed and blessings of Allah be upon him, was that true Islamic virtues. Instead, high virtue is can be used, but a man’s flesh is useless.
and scrutinised many people in that they of high moral virtues. As it says in the Holy that whatever you say, it should be heartfelt. This is the point when one becomes the
ََ
بَ ْل ُہ ْم اض ُّل
are generous, however, at the same time Quran: Thou dost surely possess high moral If you are showing compassion, it should embodiment of:
they are furious and ill-tempered”. This excellences.” come from your heart. If you are showing
means that they are very generous and “Even though the strength of proof of the any other emotion, it should also come from ‘Nay, they are even more astray.’” (Surah
considerate towards others, but at the same Holy Prophet’ssa is much higher than all the your heart.” Expounding on this further, he Al-A‘raf: V.180)
time they also become furious and express other prophets, but the miracle of his moral once said, “There are two types of virtues. Meaning, they become the lowest of low.
their irritation on the smallest of issues. At virtues is higher than the rest of them. There The first is shown by the educated classes of “So remember, improvement of your morals
times, they give charity to someone and is no parallel in the history of the world; no today, who verbally flatter others while their is extremely important as morals are the
immediately boast about it if they become one can show such a parallel.” hearts are full of deceit and hostility. Such mother of good deeds.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 2,
irritated. The Promised Messiahas stated: The Promised Messiahas states: behaviour is against the Quran. The second UK, 1985)
“Some people are kind and gentle, however, “I think everyone who gives up sinful type of virtue is that one should be truly If you have good moral virtues, you
they are also niggardly. Some people inflict practices and adopts good virtues (takes compassionate, they should not harbour any will be able to perform good deeds. How
wounds upon another person in a state of up good habits), that is the miracle for deceit in the heart and should not resort to these morals are expressed in one’s daily
ْ ْ ْ َ ْ ُ ُ ْ َ َ ّٰ َّ
rage and fury and they are absolutely void him.” Thus, it is a great miracle if you leave flattery. As God Almighty states: dealings, the Promised Messiahas states:
of modesty and humility. I have seen some evil habits and adopt noble virtues. “For َان و َ َ
ِ ِان اللہ یام َر ِبالعد ْ ِ ُل والاِحس
“It is customary for some people that they
ْ َ َ َّ َّ َ َ
arrogance that exists within man. It can be
السٓائِ َل فلَا تن َہ ْر و اما defeated through the grace of God, sincere
endeavour and prayers.”
(Surah Al-Duha: V.11) the Promised Messiahas stated: “Firstly, Arabia they would eat dog carcass.” He further states, “A lot of men consider
That is, ‘Do not rebuke the beggar.’” animals cannot differentiate between a The Promised Messiah went on further themselves humble.” They demonstrate
The Promised Messiahas states: “No condition and quantity and they take and gave an example that even in the current immense meekness and think [to
distinction has been made between the whatever is in front of them. Take, for times people eat the dead. themselves], We are truly modest. “But even
beggar you are permitted to reproach and example, a dog. It will continue to eat to He further stated: “People do not even they have some sort of arrogance within
the one you must not. The only thing one the point of vomiting.” Animals do not slightly hesitate in usurping the wealth of them. For this reason, one should safeguard
must remember is not to rebuke the beggar know the difference between the different the orphans. If some grass owned by an against the subtlest types of arrogance.
as this sows the seed of bad conduct. Virtue environments, circumstances and measures orphan is placed in front of a cow, it will Sometimes wealth develops arrogance. A
is that one should not hasten in irritability of various things. He gave an example of a consume it,” meaning, if grass owned by an wealthy person considers other people as
towards beggars. Satan’s desire is to keep dog that it does not know its limits while orphan is place in front of a cow, it will eat it impoverished. He thinks [to himself], ‘Who
you from doing good deeds and to make eating. It will continue to eat until the point without any hesitation regardless of the fact is this person trying to contend with me?’
you do evil.” of sickness. This condition has been noticed that it was brought there with permission or At times, people get arrogance due to family
The Promised Messiahas further states: lineage and caste. One considers their family
“Reflect on the fact that a virtuous deed lineage to be superior over another family’s
generates another virtue and similarly an that they consider as inferior in comparison
evil deed is the source of causing another . . . Every so often knowledge becomes a
evil. Just as something absorbs another, source of arrogance. When someone makes
similarly God Almighty has established a mistake, such a person immediately
this system of assimilation,” the system of points out the error and cries aloud ‘This
learning and mastering, “in every action. person does not know how to say this word
Therefore, you will offer something in correctly.’ In short, arrogance exists in many
charity through your good manners by forms and they all deprive a person from
treating a beggar with politeness. This attaining virtuous deeds and prevent people
will reduce your disinclination and you from benefiting others. One should protect
will in effect be performing another act of himself from all of these.” (Malfuzat, Vo. 6,
goodness.” That is, the feeling of reluctance p. 402, UK 1985)
in that person would lessen and they would The Promised Messiahas then states:
be able to do more good deeds. “In this “No person is bestowed with the power to
case, such a person will give something to do moral good, save the opportunity to do
the beggar.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 2, pp. 75-76, UK virtuous deeds. To abandon ones morals is
1985) vice and a sin.”
Then there is a question among our The Promised Messiahas says that man
people about respecting parents who are not is given oppurtunities to perform righteous
Ahmadis or oppose Ahmadiyyat. How did deeds and said that ignoring morals and
the Promised Messiahas establish veneration mannerism is in fact a sin and vice. If you
for such parents? Once the Promised of some people. Their greed knows no limits without it. Similar is the case of some people forget your moral values, in turn they will
Messiahas advised Sheikh Abdur Rahman and they try to devour everything, whether who usurp the wealth of orphans with or lead you to vice and sin. At the same time,
sahib Qadiani regarding a similar matter. it is food or someone’s wealth, whether it be without permission. the opportunity to perform virtuous deeds
While enquiring about Sheikh sahib’s father, through lawful or unlawful means. He says, “Similar is the condition of will also diminish.
the Promised Messiahas stated: “You should The Promised Messiahas says: “Secondly,
َّ َ
ْالن ُار َم ْث ًوی لَّ ُہم
certain people. This is the meaning of The Promised Messiahas states: “For
و
pray for him. One should please their parents animals do not understand the difference example, a man who commits adultery
in any way and as much as possible. One between lawful and unlawful.” The first thing completely disregards the extent of pain
should demonstrate their good manners mentioned about such people was that they (Surah Muhammad: V.13) that [his action] will inflict upon the wife’s
and pure example more than ever before are not aware of what their condition should That is, ‘their abode is hell.’” The abode of husband.” If someone commits adultery
in order to prove the truthfulness of Islam be and its spirituality and to what extent is humans who usurp something and devour with a married woman, “If they felt the pain
to them.” The Promised Messiahas advised one allowed use their permissible sources it unlawfully is hell. and trauma [their action would eventually
Sheikh sahib to show his example because to live. One should not be focused solely The Promised Messiahas states: cause] and had moral values, they would
his parents were not Muslims. So in this way on amassing wealth continuously; rather, “Therefore, bear in mind that there are two never commit such an abhorrent act. If such
they would be convinced of the truthfulness people should have a careful assessment aspects of this. The first aspect is of divine a corrupt individual truly understood the
of Islam through his example. about all such things. Secondly, animals magnificence. Whoever is against this, they dangerous consequences of his evil actions
“Other miracles cannot come close cannot draw a distinction between lawful are against morality. The second aspect towards society in general, he would abstain
to a perfect example of good morals. The and unlawful. is affection towards the creation of Allah. from doing such a thing.”
standard of true Islam is such that its follower The Promised Messiahas states: “For Hence, whoever is against mankind, they The Promised Messiahas states: “If a
is able to achieve high morals through it example a bull is not able to draw distinction are against morality.” If they do not fulfill person commits a theft in the home of a
and as a result, they become distinguished between its own field and the neighbour’s the rights of Allah and do not accept his poor person, the despicable tyrant does not
individuals. Through you, God may instil field and that it should not be there.” It is a magnificence, do not worship Him, do not even consider if he has left anything for that
the love of Islam in their hearts. Islam does free animal and it is grazing. If the field is pay attention to his commandments, do individual,” who may be poor, “to eat in the
not hinder one from serving their parents. unfenced, it will go to the other fields as it not strive to obtain his pleasure, then this is night. It is often seen at such occasions that
You should show utmost obedience to them does not understand the difference. not morality. If they do not fulfill the rights a poor persons years of effort and struggle is
in any way possible in worldly affairs that do Thus, Huzooras states: “Similarly, it does of human beings, and usurp their wealth plummeted.”
not damage the faith. Serve them with your not do everything required in terms of food.” unlawfully and try to cause them harm and The Promised Messiahas then says,
heart and soul.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 4, p.175, The Promised Messiahas states: “Such people demonstrated bad morals towards them “If that individual was engrained with
Footnote 1, UK 1985) who break the rules of morality and do not then this is also against virtue. The Promised the aforementioned disposition and was
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not unaware of moral values, then why a community. passed away on 15 February 2018 at the age I went to the office and saw the secretary
would he need to steal? Everyday we read [The Promised Messiahas further states,] of 88. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilahi Rajioon. finance filling a receipt writing many zeros.
in the newspapers that a certain child was “Thus, you should seek the succour of Ahmadiyyat entered their family I mentioned that perhaps he was filling so
murdered out of greed for jewellery, or God with all your might and with all your through their grandfather, Hazrat Sheikh many zeros by mistake, however he replied,
a certain woman was murdered . . . Just strength and courage you should strive to Noor Ahmad sahib Jalandhri, whose name ‘No. Sheikh sahib just came and donated ten
ponder, if ones moral condition improves remove your weaknesses. Wherever you has been mentioned by the Promised million rupees towards Sydena Bilal Fund.’”
in this manner, then why would there be stumble, you should raise your hands in Messiahas among the 313 companions in Similarly, he donated very large sums
such issues. It is possible for a person to supplication with complete truthfulness his book, Anjam-e-Atham, at number 242 of money for the publication of the Holy
go through such trials – due to their own and conviction, because anyone who by the name, Sheikh Noor Ahmad sahib Quran. He donated towards many projects
condition – and yet not realise.” (Malfuzat, supplicates with complete humility and Jalandhri from Mumbasa. (Anjam-e-Atham, that were initiated by the Jamaat in Karachi.
Vol. 2, p. 7, UK 1985) meekness – accompanied with conviction Ruhani Khazain, Vol. 11, p. 328) He lived his life with great simplicity.
If one possesses neither these morals and truthfulness – is never left empty- He was born in 1929 in Jalandhar. After From his appearance, one could not tell
and thoughtfulness nor the fear of God handed. Through experience I can say that acquiring an FSC from Talim-ul-Islam that he was the owner of two factories and
Almighty, then it is not possible to create thousands of my prayers have been accepted College Qadian, he did his MSC from was extremely affluent, but that is because
such a state. If one has the fear of God and and continue to be accepted.” The Promised Government College Lahore in Chemical whatever he earned, he would put aside
also has humanity inside them, then that Messiahas continues by saying: “It is an Engineering and topped his college. From some of it for his own expenses and donate
individual would never commit such [vile] undeniable truth that the one who does not 1951 to 1953, he travelled to the UK and the rest to the Jamaat. In his will too, he
acts. harbour any compassion for their fellow pursued further education in Metallurgical stated that his wealth should be donated to
Guiding his Jamaat, the Promised beings is a miser. If I see a path that is blessed Engineering from Surrey University. After the Jamaat.
Messiahas further states, “Whosoever shows and beneficial, then it is my responsibility this, he had the opportunity to serve the May God Almighty shower him with
a change in their moral behaviour to their to alert the people and call them towards Jamaat. He served as Secretary Jaidad, the His blessings, elevate his status and grant
neighbour, i.e. of what they were before and it. One should not be concerned whether President of the Local Welfare Committee patience and courage to his grandchildren
how they are now, then they have displayed people will follow it or not.” (Malfuzat, Vol. and also served as the Local President. He and daughter. May He enable them to
nothing short of a miracle and through 1, pp. 146-147, UK 1985) had the honour of serving as Vice President continue his good deeds. After the prayers, I
this they can be a positive influence on He then says: “Until man does not strive of Karachi [Jamaat]. He also served as a shall lead his funeral prayer in absentia.
their neighbour,” people raise allegations and seek help through prayers, he will not member of the central Majlis Tehrik-e- _______
___________
against our Jamaat saying that they do not be able to remove the stain from his heart. Jadid. He had one daughter, Salma Tariq,
see any progress, or that they are unaware For this reason God Almighty states: wife of Tariq Sajjad sahib and leaves behind Continued from page 6
ّٰ َّ
ْالل َہ لَا یُ َغیّ ُر َما بقَوْ ٍم َح ّٰتی یُ َغیّ ُروا
of any progress of the Jamaat. “They raise two grandsons and one granddaughter. was Jesus, the Messiah!’ ”
accusations and they allege that we display
ِ َِْ ِ ِان His grandson writes: I am not aware how these thoughts
ُ
َما ِبانف ِس ِہ ْم
anger and become enraged as well as invent “Since childhood, he had a special
crept into the innocent minds of these
fabrications. Is it not a source of remorse for relationship with God Almighty due to
children and how those words came
those people that an individual entered this being in the company of the elders in
community considering it to be grand and Qadian. Once, he did not perform well in out of their mouths. But they proved
noble, just like a sensible child.” People who (Surah Al-Ra‘d: V.12) his English matriculation exams and he was to be another great way of explaining
then go on to commit such atrocities should In other words, God Almighty does on his way from the direction of the mosque the prophethood of the Messiah, Jesus,
be ashamed of themselves. The Promised not avert any kind of punishment which and Hazrat Mualana Sher Ali sahib was among people. Thus, it was another
Messiahas then says: “A sensible son bears befalls on one until a nation does not seek coming out from the mosque. Having met great means of tabligh.
the virtuous traits of his father, because the to change their own condition. How can one Maulana sahib, he enquired about the exam
bring about a change if they do not show any
It is possible that the souls of the
one who pledges allegiance is akin to a son to which he replied that the exam had not children could smell the aroma coming
who follows commands, just like all of you bravery or courage? This is an unchangeable gone well. Maulana Sher Ali sahib raised his
practise of God Almighty, just as God from my fortunate companionship of
who have pledged allegiance.” hands and immediately began to pray and
ّٰ َّ ُ َ َ ْ َ َ
ًاللہ تَ ْبدیْلا
Therefore, the allegations raised by Almighty states, then gave the good news that he would pass. the Promised Messiah and Prophet of
Testimonies
Continued from page 5
Societies
vary in their
definitions of
"adolescence",
and base Peter Frankopan
most of thier
reasoning on The Silk Roads
social and
geographical
grounds R egarding the Ottomans in the
fifteenth and sixteenth centuries,
the author says:
He goes on to talk about the
methods of distributing spoils among
navy soldiers, stating:
“The social structures in the “In order to become a lieutenant,
Muslim world, which had developed it became necessary to spend three
along very different lines to those years at sea and to pass an exam
in western Europe, also proved conducted by superior officers.
to be an important factor. Islamic Subsequent promotions were based
minimum age of marriage for girls was is needed, and it would be naïve to
societies generally distributed wealth strictly on ability rather than on
12 and for boys 14… Octavia, daughter generalize on the basis of the recognized
more evenly than their Christian patronage, which meant not only that
of the emperor Claudium, married at similarity of the institutions without counterparts, largely thanks to very the ablest rose to the top, but that
11… Of 145 inscriptions, from which first examining the cultural setting.” detailed instructions set out in the they did so with the endorsement
the age of marriage of pagan girls under Modern science suggests that Qur’an about legacies – including of their peers. The incentivising
25 can be calculated, 12 (or 8 per cent) society and the environment affect principles that were positively transparency of this meritocratic
married at the ages of 10 and 11.” the definitions of regional adulthood. enlightened by the standards of the system was further enhanced by a
He further added, “Surely Romans, Where health and nutrition affect the day when it came to the share women system that rewarded those who
and especially aristocratic Romans growth of children, aspects today such could and should expect from the had served for longest in the most
at the height of Roman culture, were as education and marriage have also estates of their father or husband. important capacities. It was broadly
similar to modern (or eighteenth- now begun affecting the social norms. A Muslims woman could expect to be identical to the organisation put in
century) gentlemen, and they therefore If the definition of adolescence today much better looked after than her place in the earliest days of Islam and
European peer; but this came with which had proved so effective during
could not have behaved like savages. is based on when people leave fulltime
the expense of allowing large-scale the Muslim conquests. In England now
But early marriage is not confined to education and when, on average, they
wealth to remain within the same too, spoils were shared according to
savages; it is practiced among high- get married, then the modern day still
family for a long period of time. This a pre-set allocation, with officers
caste Indians. Civilization and early has a lot to answer about definitions it in turn meant that the gap between and sailors rewarded in proportion
marriage can, and do, go hand in supports. And that must be answered rich and poor was never as acute as it to seniority and length of service.
hand. It is quite unhistorical and quite before orientalists comment on Prophet became in Europe because money was This made promotion highly desirable
unnecessary to eulogize the Romans in Muhammad’ssa marriage to Aishara. redistributed and recirculated more and lucrative, which again served to
terms of ourselves or our ideals.” widely.” propel the most able to the top…”
He concludes, “Thus some caution _______
___________ _______
___________
Continued from page 5 companions who took part in battles reward the grateful." played a major role in motivating Hazrat
and stood side by side with the Prophetsa [Surah Al-e-Imran, Ch.3: V.145] Abu Bakrra to compile the Quran.
for the cause of Islam.
through thick and thin, from the Battle When we read this incident in the During the life of the Holy Prophetsa
After accepting Islam, Hazrat Abu
of Badr all the way to the Victory of Hadith, we find the reactions of the many parts of the Quran were
Bakrra faced many hardships. It is
Mecca. It was very commonly known companions who were present. Hazrat memorised by the companions and also
narrated in the books of Hadith that
among all the companions that Hazrat Umarra stated that when he heard written, most of which were scattered
at times, due to their enmity towards
Abu Bakrra would always be ready to Hazrat Abu Bakrra recite the verse, and could not be compiled in book-
Islam, the people of Mecca would abuse
sacrifice his life, wealth and time for the he felt as though it had been revealed form.
Hazrat Abu Bakrra so much so that his
sake of Islam. Countless incidents have to him by God at that very moment When eight hundred Huffaz (people
hair would fall off due to being dragged
been narrated in the books of Hadith ,though he had recited it before many who had memorized the Quran) were
around pulled by his hair and beard.
regarding this. times. Thus, Hazrat Abu Bakrra was killed in the Battle of Yamama, Hazrat
able to bring peace back into the hearts Abu Bakrra ordered the collection of the
Worship
Passing of the Holy Prophetsa of the Companions. Thereafter the surviving pieces so that the Quran could
One’s relation with their Creator can be
Often, the pain of losing someone can Companions took the Bai’at at the hand be compiled in book-form. This was
gauged through their level of worship
seem impossible to get over. When of Hazrat Abu Bakrra. completed during the Khilafat of Hazrat
and prayer. In the Holy Quran, we read
the Holy Prophetsa passed away, the Uthman.
that man’s sole purpose of creation
Companions experienced all kinds of Khilafat
was to recognise his Lord and Creator.
difficult and unexpected emotions, After Hazrat Abu Bakrra was elected Al-Siddiq
Hazrat Abu Bakrra understood this very
including shock, anger, disbelief, guilt as the Khalifa, he gathered everyone When we look closely at the life of the
well.
and profound sadness. in Masjid Nabwi. In his address, he Companions of the Holy Prophet, peace
We find in a Hadith that before
Hazrat Umarra was no different. expressed how he in no way desired and blessings of Allah be upon him, we
migration to Medina, Hazrat Abu Bakrra
His heart wasn’t ready to accept the that he be elected as the Khalifa. He also find the true essence and teachings of
made a small Masjid within his home
Prophet’ssa demise and threatened to kill stated that if anyone else felt that they Islam within their character. We find
where he would worship God and recite
anyone who said that the Prophetsa had could carry the responsibility then they examples and true-life morals that we
the Holy Quran in a loud yet gentle
passed away. In such a situation, where were most welcome to do so. must all try to adopt. Hazrat Abu Bakrra
tone. Later, when Hazrat Abu Bakrra was
the companions were in denial and Thus, the reason he accepted the was the Holy Prophet’ssa neighbour,
asked why he had to migrate, he said
confusion, Hazrat Abu Bakrra stood up divine status of Khilafat was so that best friend, a true companion and
that the people of Mecca did not like
and recited the verse. no fitna – disorder –would spread Khalifatur-Rasul. Thus, even today
it when he would recite the Quran or
"And Muhammad in only a Messenger. throughout the Muslim Umma. the whole Muslim Umma remembers
worship even at home.
Verily, all Messengers have passed away One of the many accomplishments of him as Al-Siddiq, which according to
before him. If then he die or be slain, will his Khilafat was the compilation of the the Holy Quran is the second highest
Passion for Islam’s Defense
you turn back on your heels? And he who Quran. This was a very sensitive issue, rank man can attain after Nubuwwah –
Hazrat Abu Bakrra, being the closest
turns back on his heels shall not harm which the foundation of the Muslim prophethood.
companion to the Holy Prophetsa, was
Allah at all. And Allah will certainly Umma relied on. The Battle of Yamama
among those blessed and fortunate _______
___________
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the future of our nation. The country worldwide Muslim Jama‘at Ahmadiyya,