‘You are soldiers serving in the righteous cause of Islam’s spiritual army’: Huzoor addresses waqifaate-nau at UK Ijtema 2025
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The evolution of morality: A divine revelation or human construct? – An Islamic reflection
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100 Years Ago... Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s prayer for Ahmadi missionaries and the London mission
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On Sunday evening, 27 April, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah be his Helper, presided over the UK’s Waqifeen-e-Nau Ijtema 2025. The gathering convened at Baitul Futuh Mosque Complex
in London, with Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa addressing the participants via livestream from Islamabad, UK.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa conveyed “Assalamu alaikum,” and then invited Ehsan
Ahmad Sahib to recite a portion of the Holy Quran (Surah an-Nur, verses 55-57).
Adeel Tayyab Sahib and Fuad Alam Sahib provided the Urdu and English translations
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From the Markaz Lajna Imaillah Germany receives guidance from Huzoor in mulaqat at Islamabad
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Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
Two sajdahs for sahw or forgetting during prayer
Hazrat Abu Hurairahra narrated that Allah’s Messengersa said, “When any one of you stands to pray, Satan comes to him and confuses him, so that he no longer knows how many rak‘at he has performed. If this happens to someone, he should make two prostrations of forgetfulness [sahw] while seated.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab as-sahw, Bab as-sahwi fi l-fardi wa t-tatawwu‘i, Hadith 1232)
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words
The Rank of One Who Is Annihilated in Allah
A human being can do nothing without the grace and support of God Almighty. When man is pulled towards Allah the Exalted and becomes annihilated in Him, the actions which such a one performs are known as divine actions. The most sublime and supreme forms of light are manifested upon such a person. What can we say about human weakness—man cannot take even a single step without the grace and support of God Almighty. In fact, I believe that if God Almighty were not to lend His support, a man could not even do up his cloth after relieving himself from the call of nature. Physicians have written about a medical condi- tion that causes death with a single sneeze. Always remember that human beings are weakness embodied and this is why God Almighty states:
A glimpse into the rich history of the
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2 May 1898: On this day, it was Eid-ul-Adha and a meeting was held in Qadian. In his sermon, the Promised Messiahas spoke on the dreadful nature of the plague and dealt with the objections raised against the government’s measures of quarantine and isolation.
The central idea of Huzoor’sas address was that everyone, be they members of the public or government officials, should turn to Allah the Almighty to seek his forgiveness and for him to
the then Viceroy of India Mr Irwin, and on this day, this letter was presented to him, containing seven basic options to move forward with the prevailing law and order situation in those chaotic times.
To read more about this letter and its background, see: ‘‘A letter to the Viceroy, 1930: Hazrat Musleh-eMaud’s efforts in preventing Indian Muslims from indulging in agitation and violence’’ at www.alhakam.org (5 May 2023, pp. 14-15).
and sent a letter to Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Muqami in Rabwah, in which he spoke about his journey. In the letter, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud
3 May 1955: On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra was in Damascus praised the family of Munir al-Husni
that it requires neither political validation nor the endorsement of those who possess only superficial religious knowledge. (Khutbat-eNasir, Vol. 5, p. 121) Moreover, after a few weeks, in view of the wave of systematic opposition to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat in Pakistan, a special session of the Majlis-eShura was held, in which Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh shared some information about the emerging political and general situation of Pakistan and gave guidance to the delegates. Around 500 delegates of different local jamaats attended this important event on very short notice of just two days. (Tarikh-eAhmadiyyat, Vol. 29, pp. 125-131)
Copenhagen, Denmark”, www. pressahmadiyya.com, 7 May 2016)
To read more about this heavenly sign, see: ‘‘A warner came unto the world’’ at www.alhakam.org (1 May 2020, pp. 4-7).
2 May 1930: Hazrat Musleh-eMaud
To read more about Hazrat Muslehbrilliant sign of ‘the devotees of Syria’: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s 1955 visit to Damascus’’ at www. (17 February 2023, pp. 9-10).
declare Ahmadis as non-Muslims. In on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
A resolution was summary of which was that a true by V
believer’s faith in Islam is so robust
5 May 1913: On this day, the Jamaat publication Tashheez-ulAzhan, in its issue, published a letter written by Sultan Muhammad stating that he believed that the prophecy regarding Muhammadi Begum was fulfilled and that he had developed the fear of God in his heart.
To learn more about this, see: ‘‘New historical evidence about the Muhammadi Begum prophecy’’ at www.alhakam.org (22 September 2023, pp. 1-5).
7 May 1925: Hazrat Maulvi Abdur Rahim Dardra toured the Netherlands to spread the message of Islam. On this day, he spoke in the main building of De Vrij Religieuse Tempel, Valeriusplein 20, Amsterdam.
6 May 2007: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa addressed a gathering held in connection with the launch of MTA3 Al-Arabia. (Al Fazl International, 25 May 2007)
To learn more about his tabligh activities, see: ‘‘Hazrat Maulvi Abdur Rahim Dard’s historic visit to the Netherlands – 1926 or 1925?’’ at www.alhakam.org (11 October 2024, pp. 6-7).
This journey continued, and upon the completion of its 15 years, Huzooraa gave a message. To read the English translation of this message, see: ‘‘The historic message of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V for Arabs on 15 years of successful broadcast of MTA3 AlArabiyya’’ at www.alhakam.org.
8 May 2005: During his tour of Africa, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa was interviewed by a Kenyan national newspaper on this day. In the next leg of the visit, Huzooraa travelled to Tanzania by air. This was Huzoor’saa first visit to the country. (Al Fazl International, 3 June 2005, Page 16)
6 May 2016: During his tour of Europe, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa delivered his Friday sermon on this day, from the Nusrat Jehan Mosque in Copenhagen, Denmark. (“Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivers Friday Sermon from
8 May 2006: During his tour of the Far East, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa arrived in Tokyo, Japan, after an 11-hour flight from New Zealand. Huzooraa was warmly welcomed by Ahmadis at Japan’s Narita airport. (Al Fazl International, 30 June 2006, p. 3)
of these Quranic verses, respectively. AbdulHai Sarmad Sahib presented an Urdu poem authored by the Promised Messiahas, followed by its English translation by Dawood Khan Sahib.
Huzooraa then invited Dr Anas Rana Sahib, secretary waqf-e-nau UK to present the ijtema report. He expressed that the waqifeen were divided into aged based groups which embarked on their respective activities. The sessions in the ijtema covered topics such as the Superiority of Islam, The Essence of True Khilafat, and The Life of a Waqif-e-Zindagi. The total number of male waqifeen-e-nau over the age of 7 is 3490. The total attendance of this year’s Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema was 1615, i.e., 46 percent of the total tajneed, and the total attendance including guests was 2078.
Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa then took to the podium and delivered his address. After reciting tashahhud, ta‘awwuz, and Surah alFatihah, Huzooraa said:
“Today, with the grace of Allah, you are attending the National Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema, and I hope and pray that various programmes prove of benefit to you all.”
Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa said that the number of waqifeen-e-nau is in thousands, but this number will only be of benefit if all of them fulfill their responsibilities and the needs of the Jamaat. Some of the waqifeene-nau join the Jamia to become missionaries and a few qualify in those professions required by the Jamaat, i.e., doctors, teachers, etc.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa said:
“Nonetheless, most of the waqifeene-nau comprise young men who have completed their secular education, and are now employed or doing their own private business. Such waqifeen should ask themselves what benefit they are providing the Jamaat.” Huzooraa said that if they truly desire to fulfill their waqf, they must understand the demands of their pledge.
Huzooraa said:
“In simple terms, your pledge requires you to sincerely serve the Jamaat in whatever way or capacity is needed. It requires that even if you are working externally, you should ensure that alongside your worldly employment, you dedicate ample time and effort to fulfilling the needs of the Jamaat and your own spiritual development.”
Regarding dedicating one’s life in the way of Allah the Almighty, the Promised Messiahas said:
“I consider it an obligation to advise my community and convey this message to them and each person is free to heed or ignore it that if any of you desire salvation and a pure and everlasting existence you ought to devote your life for the sake of Allah.
“Let every one of you strive and anxiously endeavour to reach the stage and rank where you can say that your life, your death, your sacrifices, your prayers are for Allah alone, and like the Prophet Abrahamas, may your soul proclaim aslamtu li-rabbil aalamin, ‘I have submitted to the Lord of the worlds.’
“Until an individual is immersed utterly in God and does not sacrifice their life in God’s way, they cannot be granted a new existence. So, all of you who associate yourselves with me should recognise that
During his Friday sermon, delivered on 25 April 2025, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, announced the martyrdom of 47-year-old Laeeq Ahmad Cheema Sahib in Karachi, brutally martyred by a mob on 18 April.
He praised his unwavering devotion to prayer, service and Khilafat, noting his generosity, love of the Quran and care for his family and said that the funeral prayer in absentia would be offered for him.
Huzooraa also said:
“May Allah the Exalted raise the rank
of the Shaheed and protect his family. May He soon provide the means to apprehend the enemy.
“News has also come in today: in a village near Kasur, an Ahmadi youth has been martyred. Details have not yet arrived. May Allah the Almighty swiftly create the means to seize these oppressors. For them, only this prayer remains:
“‘O Allah, crush them completely and grind them to pieces.’”
Man has been created weak.
Nothing of man is his own. From head to toe, he does not even have as many limbs as he has illnesses. Now when man is prey to such a large collection of frailties, the only way that he can enjoy peace and security is to keep his affairs clean with God Almighty, and by becoming a true and loyal servant of His. For this, it is necessary that an individual adopts truth and sincerity. Even the workings of the physical system are based on truth as well. Those who abandon the truth and act unfaithfully consider falsehood to be the shield that will save them from the consequences of their crimes. However, such people are gravely mistaken.
I consider the dedication of my life for the sake of Allah to be the fundamental purpose of my existence.
“Accordingly, all of you ought to look deep within your souls and see if you prefer this action of mine for yourselves and hold dear dedication and devotion of your lives in the way of God.”
Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa highlighted that the above words are for all Ahmadis but they “apply specially to you as members of the waqf-e-nau scheme.”
Huzooraa advised that if one is obedient to Allah the Almighty, only then will the pledge of their waqf be fulfilled in the best possible way. This obedience would help them pray with complete sincerity, recite the Holy Quran, and study the books of the Promised Messiahas
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa said, “With the grace of Allah, the number of waqifeene-nau worldwide is nearing one hundred thousand.” Huzooraa said if all of them are united in purpose and wholeheartedly ready to serve their faith, then we will witness a glorious transformation in the world, but we are very far away from achieving that.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa presented the current situation of the world. The peace and security of the world is shattered.
In reality, every single thing that proves an obstacle in the path of Allah or takes precedence over Him is an idol.” “
The hatred and jealousy burn incessantly. Innocent souls are being massacred in wars and conflicts. In such circumstances, “you must never underestimate your potential and mission,” Huzooraa said to the waqifeene-nau
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa stated:
“As a waqf-e-nau, you are tasked with bringing about spiritual and moral revolution in the world. Most certainly, with the help of Allah, you can achieve this but only if you faithfully uphold your pledge to spreading the beautiful teachings of Islam around the world. This should be your objective irrespective of whether you have entered the Jamaat’s full time service or not.”
Huzooraa reiterated that as a waqf-enau, the words of the Promised Messiahas presented above should be taken to heart and one should tirelessly strive to act upon them.
The Promised Messiahas, while discussing the essence of dedication, referred to the example of Hazrat Ibrahimas as described in the Holy Quran: “And of Abraham, who fulfilled [the commandments]” (Surah anNajm, Ch. 53: V. 38).
Huzooraa emphasised:
“Every waqf-e-nau should understand that failing to fulfill one’s pledge is not a small or trivial matter. Rather, Allah the Almighty has said that He will hold those who do not fulfill their pledges accountable.”
The Promised Messiahas said:
“Unless a person is prepared to completely extinguish his attachment to the world and all its pleasure and prestige, and endure every humiliation, hardship and adversity for God Almighty, the quality of faithfulness cannot be born.”
‘You are soldiers serving in the righteous cause of Islam’s spiritual army’ Huzoor addresses waqifaat-e-nau at UK Ijtema 2025
On the evening of Saturday, 26 April 2025, Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah strengthen his hand, presided over the UK’s Waqifaat-e-Nau Ijtema 2025. The event took place at the Baitul Futuh Mosque Complex, London, while Huzooraa graced the occasion via livestream in Islamabad, UK.
After conveying “Assalamu alaikum”, Huzooraa invited Sajeela Noor Sahiba to recite a portion of the Holy Quran (Surah an-Nur, verses 56-58). Farhana Luqman Sahiba presented the English translation of the Quranic verses, which spoke about Allah’s promise to the believers regarding Khilafat. Lubna Waheed Sahiba then recited an Urdu poem written by Hazrat Muslehe-Maudra while Fatihah Nadeem Sahiba presented its English translation.
Huzooraa then invited Muavina Sadr Waqifaat-e-Nau to present the ijtema report. She thanked Huzooraa for blessing the occasion with his precious time. Huzooraa was informed about various workshops and events that took place throughout the day, which focused on improving the spirituality and religious knowledge of the waqifaat-enau. She reported that this year’s ijtema had 1,379 total attendees, compared to last year, when the attendance was 1,366.
Huzooraa then took to the podium and delivered his address. After reciting tashahhud and ta‘awwuz, Huzooraa said that it was the grace of Allah that another waqifaat-e-nau ijtema was being held today. Huzooraa prayed that this ijtema should prove to be a blessing in every sense and serve as a means of long-term benefit for everyone.
Huzooraa said that the waqifaat had been “born into a legacy of devotion,” as their parents had dedicated their lives to the service of their faith before they were born, and they had reaffirmed this profound
pledge upon reaching an age of maturity.
Huzooraa said:
“I wish to make it clear that the waqifaate-nau are not a minor or insignificant part of the Jamaat. In truth, every one of you is incredibly important and of immense value, as you are the women and girls who in this era have pledged to take up the mantle of practising and propagating the true teachings of Islam. As such, the obligations and responsibilities you owe to your faith shall continue to rise over the course of your life like a towering wave.
“Together, as waqifaat-e-nau, you have the potential to profoundly shape the world around and inspire generations to come. In years gone by, many of the waqifaat-e-nau whom I met were young children, and I addressed them according to their age and understanding. However, now, many of those same faces sit before me as elders. In fact, many of you are now married and have children of your own who are also part of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme.”
Huzooraa said that while this is the manifestation of Allah’s blessings, it should also direct the attention of every member of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme to reflect on their duties. Huzooraa said:
“Understand that with each step you take towards maturity, your connection to your faith must also deepen and mature, and the weight of your responsibilities shall grow heavier. Indeed, all of you who are older, even those who have reached the age of 13 or 14, should reflect upon the true meaning and scope of your pledge. Ponder over the fact that your life was dedicated to the service of Ahmadiyyat by your parents, and that, upon reaching an age of understanding and maturity, you have, of your own volition, embraced and reaffirmed that sacred commitment.”
Huzooraa said that the waqifaat must
contemplate how they could honour their pledge. Huzooraa observed:
“While some girls pursue higher education and professions such as medicine, engineering, teaching or law, many prefer to stay at home after marriage. Such women should not think that their lack of a profession precludes them from serving the Jamaat or fulfilling the responsibilities of their waqf. Rather, nurturing your children, raising them to be righteous, and to possess a deep love for God and ensuring that your home shines as a beacon of Islamic light, lies at the very heart of being a Waqf-e-Nau member.”
Huzooraa said that although this is the responsibility of every Ahmadi mother, those who have dedicated their lives to their faith have a greater duty to morally train and guide their children. Huzooraa said that as children observe their parents closely, they must see virtue and sincerity in every deed. The children of waqifaat-e-nau should learn from them how they can build a strong connection with Allah, and they must recognise why this is so important.
The children should learn the value of seeking Allah’s nearness, and how He, in His benevolence, listens to the prayers of those who draw close to him. Huzooraa said that by setting a pious example for their children and attaining the nearness of God Almighty, the waqifaat would have fulfilled the true objectives of their waqf.
Huzooraa stated:
“So, at all times, strive to embody the teachings and practices of the Holy Prophetsa, which, in this era, have been taught to us by the Promised Messiahas. Indeed, on many occasions, the Promised Messiahas stated that his mission was to revive Islam’s true and original teachings and to inspire the people of the world to follow the perfect example of the Holy Prophetsa
“Further, he stated that Allah sent him with two principal objectives. First, to re-establish the principle of tawhid, the oneness of God, in the world. Secondly, that his Jamaat should exemplify love and compassion, and illuminate the path of spiritual salvation for all mankind.
“He expressed his sincere desire for Ahmadis to distinguish themselves from others by consistently seeking Allah’s rewards and pleasure by following His commands. As a model for his Jamaat, the Promised Messiahas presented the example of the blessed companions of the Holy Prophetsa, who, upon accepting Islam, shed all of their immoral practices and customs without a moment’s hesitation.
“Deep within their souls, a spiritual awakening occurred. And as a result, they came to personify compassion, grace and mercy. Their humanity and benevolence knew no limits. Consequently, where they were able to excel in righteous deeds and to attain the nearness of God, they were also able to inspire a spiritual revolution in society. Thus, over time, Islam’s teachings spread far and wide.”
Huzooraa said that irrespective of the level of education or qualifications, the waqifaat must never underestimate their true value and potential. If they demonstrate the highest moral standard within their homes, it will be a means of cultivating excellent morals and firm faith in their children, and it will serve as a powerful means of tabligh.
Huzooraa said:
“Your good character, integrity, modesty and truthful words will serve as a magnet, drawing the hearts and minds of good natured people towards you. Thereafter, when you pray for them to be rightly guided, Allah will listen to and accept your prayers. In this way, insha-Allah, you will become the
gateway for many people to embrace Islam. Moreover, your words, deeds and high morals will serve to render futile the false criticism or allegations routinely directed at Islam.”
Huzooraa said that the waqifaat should not think that they can fulfil the demands of their pledge just by giving a few hours to the Jamaat each week. Instead, the waqifaate-nau must ensure that their homes mirror Islam’s values. They must also play a role in propagating its teachings to those around them.
Huzooraa stated that those girls who are still in school, college or university should not think that their only objective is gaining an education. Huzooraa observed that while gaining an education was a vital means of personal development and progress, it should also empower them to serve the Jamaat proficiently, and they should be able to confidentally defend Islam with logic and reason.
Huzooraa said that their pursuit of knowledge should serve as a resounding answer to those who claim that Islam does not value the education of women and girls. It should not be the case that gaining an education should simply be thought of as a way of getting a job or earning money. Ahmadi students should consider their education as an opportunity and platform to spread the beautiful teachings of Islam through the excellence of their character and strength of their moral values.
Huzooraa said:
“The way to preach [to] your friends, teachers or those in your orbit, is not through force or harsh words. Rather, it is through love, compassion and by exemplifying the Islamic values of truth, integrity, kindness and piety at every moment of your life. If and when you reach this high standard, you will fulfil the true spirit of your waqf.”
Huzooraa presented the instructions of the Promised Messiahas in this regard. He said that a person who devotes their life to serve their faith should not fall prey to laziness or negligence. Rather, they should be energetic, proficient, and ever-ready to work. Huzoor asked the waqifaat-e-nau to pray that Allah saves them from laziness and enables them to serve their religion with distinction, dedication and proficiency.
The Promised Messiahas stated that it is the obligation of those who have accepted him to ensure that the Divine signs of Allah should never fade into obscurity, or become lost in the passage of time. Huzooraa said that the way to ensure that this does not happen, and to prove that Allah is the living God, they must establish a living connection with Him.
He said, “Ensure that you pray the five daily prayers on time with immense humility and devotion.” He warned against offering the prayers hurriedly as a token gesture or to satisfy one’s elders.
Huzooraa observed that most of the waqifaat had reached the age where salat becomes obligatory. As such, Huzooraa directed that they must prioritise their prayers over all personal tasks. Huzooraa assured that doing so will not disadvantage or harm them in any way. Instead, those prayers will serve as a means of success. Huzooraa stated: “If you are regular in offering salat, Allah the Almighty will bless you and He will also safeguard your future generations.”
Refencing the Promised Messiahas, Huzooraa said that if someone was pious and diligently observed the rights of Allah and His worship, then Allah takes it upon Himself to fulfil their every need and requirement. Huzooraa stated:
“Thus, cast aside all fear that prioritsing Allah and making worldly sacrifices for His sake will lead to loss or suffering. Allah will never abandon those who put their trust in Him and who make sacrifices for His sake. He will bless such people abundantly so long as their worship remains sincere.”
Huzooraa emphasised that worship must be pure and remain free from superficiality, or a desire to impress others. We should not treat our prayers as a burden. Allah has no interest in such worship.
Huzooraa said that the Promised Messiahas also repeatedly emphasised reading the Holy Quran every day and striving to act upon its teachings. Acquiring the knowledge of the Holy Quran will enable us to live a purposeful and beneficial life, and it will also unlock the doors of tabligh, as the waqifaat will be able to speak with reason, logic and evidence in defence of Islam.
Acting upon the commands given in the Holy Quran will not only elevate spiritual and moral levels, it will also prove a means of fulfilling all worldly needs and desires. It will facilitate the moral training of future generations. Huzooraa said:
“Strive, therefore, to establish a relationship of faithfulness and loyalty with Allah the Almighty, through His worship and firmly attaching yourself to His words. All of you should recite the Holy Quran daily, read its translation and seek to understand its deeper meanings by reading the commentaries published by the Jamaat. In every aspect of your life, always seek to identify Islam’s teachings and act upon them. Be ready for every sacrifice required of your faith.”
The Promised Messiahas expressed the desire that his followers should resemble the companions of the Holy Prophetsa. History records that the female companions of the Holy Prophetsa made monumental sacrifices for the sake of their faith. Many endured torture, and some women even gave their lives for the cause of Islam, attaining the rank of martyrdom. Several women participated in wars and valiantly fought with remarkable courage and fearlessness. They demonstrated immense bravery and rendered extraordinary sacrifices.
In this era, Ahmadi women have also embraced martyrdom, while others
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Ensure that you pray the five daily prayers on time with immense humility and devotion.”
have been imprisoned in most inhumane and testing conditions solely because of their faith. Some Ahmadi women write to Huzooraa that men have more opportunities to sacrifice their lives for the cause of their faith. Huzooraa said that he always refers them to the noble history of the Jamaat, where Ahmadi women have consistently made outstanding sacrifices.
Huzooraa gave the example of an Ahmadi woman in Pakistan who was imprisoned for months because of a baseless allegation that had been made against her by non-Ahmadi extremists. She withstood this trial with exemplary patience and never weakened in faith. Huzoor urged the waqifaat-e-nau to emulate and follow such pious examples.
“Be ready for whatever sacrifices are required by your faith and religion. For this, you must never forget Allah. Every day, strive to strengthen your connection with Him.”
Huzooraa again asked the waqifaat to study the Holy Quran and seek to undestand Allah’s teachings. Only then would they be able to grasp the true values and importance of making sacrifices for your faith. This way, whenever they have to make a sacrifice, instead of feeling pain, they would instead feel joy and delight, knowing that such sacrifices are an opportunity to draw closer to the Creator.
Huzooraa noted that it was of paramount importance for waqifaat to increase their religious knowledge. Having deep knowledge of your faith, you can address any criticism or false allegation made against our religion and beliefs. For this, studying the Holy Quran and reading the books of the Promised Messiahas is necessary. Huzooraa stated:
“As is often said, knowledge is power. So, if you have religious knowledge, it will not only strengthen your faith but will also empower you to respond to the opponents of Islam and to guide those who are weaker in faith. It will enable you to stop those who seek to incite division within the Jamaat.
“Therefore, as members of the Waqf-eNau scheme, recognise that you are soldiers serving in the righteous cause of Islam’s spiritual army. It is not a physical battlefield upon which you have been called to serve.
Rather, it is a spiritual arena that you have presented yourself for duty and your task is to enlighten mankind to the truth and magnificence of the teachings of Islam.
“So, even more than other Ahmadis, it is your duty to stand on the front lines and be at the vanguard of defending Islam and the noble character of the Holy Prophet and win the hearts of mankind through the power of love and kindness. This is your mission. This is your objective. This is your pledge.”
Huzooraa reminded the waqifaat that nothing could be achieved without effort, so they must never fall prey to laziness. Huzooraa again reminded them to increase your religious knowledge. Huzooraa asked them to listen to the sermons of the Khalifa of the time and pay close attention to whatever guidance or instruction he gives.
The true believer is gifted with insight and wisdom. Such believers can refute whatever allegations or objections are raised against their teachings. Huzoor asked the waqifaat to cultivate insight by deepening their connection with Allah, enhancing their understanding of the Holy Quran, and studying the writings of the Promised Messiahas
In doing so, Huzooraa said that the benevolent loving and merciful gaze of Allah Almighty will descend upon them. He said:
“If you come to possess Allah’s love, no enemy or adversary can ever harm you, nor can any trial or challenge weaken, misguide or overpower you.”
Praying that Allah enables the waqifaat to act upon all that Huzooraa has said, he also reminded the younger girls present of the importance of their education. Huzooraa asked them to be determined to excel in their studies, which would benefit not just them, but also others and the Jamaat. Huzooraa asked them to be firm in their faith, and never be scared or fearful of those who oppose your beliefs.
At the end, Huzooraa prayed that every single step taken by the waqifaat-e-nau be in the direction of Allah the Almighty. And that they should forever remiain loyal to Him. Huzooraa then led all attendees in du‘a before conveying his salaam to all attendees and bidding farewell.
Huzooraa explained that every breath and movement of a person should be governed solely by a desire to follow the commands of God Almighty. Every humiliation and hardship should be endured for Allah the Almighty. Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa said:
“Only if a person achieves this state can he be considered to have lived up to his pledge of devoting his life to the service of God.”
Huzooraa highlighted another aspect of fulfilling one’s pledge that all kinds of idol worship must be shunned. The Promised Messiahas said:
“Idol worship is not limited to obvious acts, such as worshiping a tree or a stone. It is not limited to the followers of those religions or beliefs who worship the sun, the moon or the stars, nor is it limited to those who revere certain human beings to such an extent that they become their idols.
“In reality, every single thing that proves
an obstacle in the path of Allah or takes precedence over Him is an idol.”
Huzooraa advised that for a waqife-zindagi, nothing should become an impediment in the worship of God, spiritual development or pursuit of religious knowledge. Worldly desires must never reach such levels that they become idols.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa again presented the example of Hazrat Ibrahimas. He attained the elevated status because he was ready to sacrifice everything without hesitation or any conditions. He was ready to sacrifice his son but Allah intervened and saved him from unimaginable pain and sorrow. On another occasion, God Almighty saved him from the fire of his opponents.
Huzooraa said:
“Every waqf-e-nau must therefore seek to become the beloved of Allah, as I have said, whether you are working outside the Jamaat or serving fulltime within it, does not matter. Each of you should be ready for
every sacrifice your faith requires of you. You must be ready to tolerate any pain or hardship that may come your way for the sake of God Almighty.”
Huzooraa emphasised that merely carrying the title of waqf-e-nau is of no benefit. There is no benefit of being a waqf-e-nau if they do not raise their moral standards, recite the Holy Quran or offer five daily prayers. As a waqf-e-nau, one should be a role model for others. Otherwise, it is a mere deception.
The Promised Messiahas says that after performing one or two good deeds, some people think they have done enough to gain the love of God. But in actuality, complete obedience and steadfastness is required, as was demonstrated by the companions of the Holy Prophetsa. Huzooraa highlighted that for this reason, he presented their qualities and sacrifices in his Friday sermons.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa said:
“So if, as you leave this ijtema, you
pledge to fulfill your duties in a better way but then forget all I have said by the time you reach home, there is no benefit of you being a waqf-e-nau, neither to the Jamaat nor to you personally. Above all, Allah has no interest in such so called waqifeen-ezindagi. Most of you have reached an age of maturity, so every day, you should hold yourselves to account and assess as to what extent you have fulfilled the demands of your waqf.”
Towards the end, Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa said:
“May Allah enable all of you to inculcate true spirit required of a waqf-e-nau and fulfill that purpose for which you have dedicated your lives and for which you have gathered today to attend this ijtema
“May all of you as waqifeen-e-nau play an outstanding role in conveying the message of Islam and Ahmadiyyat to every corner of the world. Amin.”
After concluding his address, Huzooraa led everyone in silent prayer.
The argument for morality as a social construct
The concept of morality has been a cornerstone of human civilisation, governing our behaviour, relationship and sense of justice. Throughout history, philosophers, theologians and social scientists have debated whether morality is a product of divine guidance or merely a social construct that evolves with human societies.
From an Islamic perspective, morality is rooted in divine revelation, offering a timeless framework for ethical conduct that transcends cultural and historical shifts.
Morality as divine revelation
Islam teaches that morality is not a human invention but a gift from Allah, who sent prophets throughout history to guide humanity. The Holy Quran states:
“And We did raise among every people a Messenger, [preaching]: ‘Worship Allah and shun the Evil One.’” (Surah an-Nahl, Ch.16: V.37)
These messengers brought divine laws and principles, establishing universal values like justice, compassion and honesty.
The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, exemplifies the perfect moral character, as described in the Quran:
“And thou dost surely possess high moral excellences.” (Surah al-Qalam, Ch.68: V.5)
From an Islamic perspective, morality is objective, rooted in the will of Allah and offers humanity a blueprint for a harmonious society.
On the other hand, some argue that morality is a product of social evolution. This view suggests that human societies develop ethical norms to ensure cooperation, survival and order. What is deemed “moral” often reflects the cultural, economic and political contexts of a given era.
For instance, practices once considered moral in ancient civilizations, such as slavery, are now universally condemned.
However, this perspective raises questions about the stability and universality of morality. If ethics are merely subjective and ever-changing, how can humanity agree on a common moral framework?
The Islamic response Islam reconciles these two perspectives by acknowledging that human societies play a role in shaping how moral principles are applied but asserts that the core values themselves are divinely ordained.
For example, justice is a universal value in Islam, but its implementation may vary based on time and place. The Quran states:
“Verily, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that you may take heed.” (Surah an-Nahl, Ch.16: V.91)
While societies may adapt the application of justice, the principle remains constant, guided by divine revelation.
The Islamic framework for morality provides stability in an ever-changing world. In an age where moral relativism often leads to confusion and conflict, the Quran and hadith offer timeless guidance. Islam emphasises personal accountability to Allah, ensuring that moral conduct is not solely dependent on societal approval or trends.
For instance, while modern society may normalise unethical behaviours for convenience or profit, Islam calls on believers to uphold their integrity, even when it is unpopular or difficult. The Quran reminds us:
“And do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.” (Surah al-Ma‘idah, Ch.5: V.9)
The question of whether morality is a divine revelation or a social construct is central to understanding the purpose of life and the human condition. From an Islamic perspective, morality originates from Allah and serves as a guide for all of humanity, offering a universal standard of ethics that transcends time and culture. While human societies may influence how these principles are practiced, the core values remain constant, rooted in the teachings of Islam.
In a rapidly evolving world, the Islamic framework for morality reminds us of the enduring power of divine guidance, urging humanity to seek justice, compassion and truth in all aspects of life. Continued from page 3
On 20 April 2025, a delegation of Lajna Imaillah Germany had the blessed opportunity to meet Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, in a mulaqat held at Masroor Hall, Islamabad, Tilford, UK.
Upon entering the hall, Huzooraa conveyed his greetings and took his seat. He then invited a member of the delegation to recite a portion of the Holy Quran. She recited verses 191-192 from Surah Aal-e‘Imran, followed by the Urdu translation. Another member presented the German translation.
Following the recitation, some of the attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and seek guidance from Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa on various matters.
Understanding the Quranic verse:
‘We have the power to bring in their place others better than they’
A member of the delegation asked about verses 41-42 of Surah al-Ma‘arij, in which Allah the Almighty states:
“But nay! I swear by the Lord of the easts and of the wests, that We have the power to bring in their place others better than they and We cannot be frustrated in Our plans.”
The question posed was: If human beings are the best of creation, how could Allah bring about a creation better than them?
In response, Huzooraa said that Allah is indeed the Master and Possessor of all power. The verse clearly states, “We have the power”, and one who is Qadir is one who has authority and power over all things.
Huzooraa explained that although human beings have been created as the best of creation, they themselves do not possess absolute power. Yet, despite this limited capacity, they are constantly striving to improve what they create. As an example, he mentioned how in the automobile industry, manufacturers release models they claim are the best, only for a more advanced version to be released within a year or two. Likewise, in the field of information technology, today’s innovation is quickly replaced by something even better. He cited artificial intelligence as a further example of this ongoing progression. If human beings, with their limited capabilities, are able to produce improved versions of their own work, then how can anyone question that Allah, Who is All-Powerful, has the ability to bring about something even greater than what exists now?
Huzooraa continued by explaining that
although Allah has created human beings as the best of creation, their capabilities have advanced significantly over time. The level of scientific progress witnessed today far exceeds that of earlier generations. This reflects how Allah the Almighty continues to nurture and develop the potential of this “best of creation”, in accordance with His wisdom.
He went on to say that Allah has the power to create life on other planets as well. It is possible, he said, that there are human-like beings elsewhere in the universe. Huzooraa referred to a recent research finding which suggested the possibility of intelligent life existing on a distant planet millions of lightyears away. He said such life may exist and could even be more intelligent than human
beings on Earth. If contact is established with them, it will then become necessary to see how that interaction unfolds – whether they invite us to their way of life, or whether we convey the message of Islam to them.
However, Huzooraa emphasised that up until now, Allah the Exalted has made it clear to us that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa has been sent as rahmatul-lil-‘alamin – a mercy for all the worlds. Therefore, if such life does exist and contact is established before the Day of Judgement, it will remain our responsibility to convey the message of the Holy Prophetsa to them.
Huzooraa concluded by saying that if any creation is to be brought forth after this, then Allah knows best.
A member of the delegation asked how young Ahmadi Muslim women could ensure that their marriages are not simply shaped by societal expectations, but rather become a means of mutual spiritual progress and nearness to Allah. The question noted that in many modern societies, marriage is often viewed as a final destination rather than a continuous journey of personal and spiritual growth.
In response, Huzooraa explained that Allah the Exalted has put in place the arrangement of marriage as a means for the continuation of life. However, this continuation is not like that of animals who reproduce simply to perpetuate their kind.
Huzooraa said that Allah has established marriage as a source of sakinah – tranquillity – and the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa stated that husband and wife are created to bring comfort and peace to one another.
(Surah ar-Rum, Ch.30: V.22; Al-Bayhaqi, As-Sunan al-Kubra, Hadith 13478; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1469) The first principle, he explained, is to develop a bond of friendship within the marriage – an atmosphere where both partners are mindful of each other’s emotions. In such an environment, love and affection flourish.
This, he said, ensures that the next generation – born out of such loving companionship – also inherits those qualities of affection and warmth. When children are raised in a loving environment, they too are more inclined to love Allah and to live by His teachings.
Huzooraa further stated that when a person realises that Allah has bestowed upon them blessings in this world, including
companionship that offers emotional comfort and tranquillity, they are moved to be grateful to Allah.
He emphasised that when both husband and wife become conscious of one another’s emotional needs and strive to fulfil not only each other’s rights but also the rights of Allah, then their marriage becomes a means of attaining divine pleasure. In such marriages, he said, both spiritual and emotional development becomes possible.
Huzooraa referred to a hadith of the Holy Prophetsa, who said that if a husband places a morsel of food in his wife’s mouth out of love for Allah and to attain His pleasure, he will be rewarded for that act. (Sahih alBukhari, Kitab al-iman, Hadith 56)
He remarked that this mindset is not required only of women but of men as well. Both must think in these terms – that their actions should be aimed at pleasing Allah. When that becomes the goal, then both spiritual advancement and mutual emotional satisfaction become possible and such marriages serve to safeguard future generations as well.
Children who suffer from bullying and take their own lives: What is Allah’s treatment of such souls?
A member of the Lajna delegation asked how Allah would treat children who take their own lives after being subjected to persistent bullying in schools, often without a full understanding that suicide is considered a grave sin in Islam.
Huzooraa responded by acknowledging the serious issue of bullying, which some children are subjected to at school. He explained that this can eventually lead to mental health disorders. In extreme cases, some children, due to this psychological trauma, end up taking their own lives.
Huzooraa stressed that parents have a vital role to play in such circumstances. He advised that a friendly and open environment must be established at home, where children feel safe and heard. He said that sometimes small children return from school visibly upset and express a strong desire not to return. Such cases, he explained, are often the result of bullying.
Parents, he emphasised, must immediately ask their children about the reasons behind their distress and then approach the school’s head teacher, staff and administration to raise the issue and protect the child. However, Huzooraa noted that in some cases, raising a complaint can result in retaliation from the bullying students, which may further isolate or worsen the situation for the affected child.
In such instances, he said, it may be necessary to temporarily withdraw the child from the school, or even change the school entirely. He mentioned that homeschooling is also an option in some countries. What is most important, he explained, is to instil confidence in the child. Every day, parents should encourage their child, uplift them and build in them the resolve that they need not fear others or be disheartened by their peers’ words.
Children must be made to feel that they are fully supported and protected. They should know that their parents will stand up for them and advocate on their behalf before school authorities. Once a child feels this sense of protection, the psychological
burden can begin to lift and the symptoms of mental distress may begin to fade.
Huzooraa remarked that the real remedy lies in the relationship between parents and their children. He warned against the tendency of some fathers to be wholly absorbed in earning money, or of mothers becoming preoccupied with socialising, while their children are neglected and left to suffer. Raising children, he said, requires sacrifice.
He emphasised that children are not to be left to fend for themselves like wild animals, but must be moulded into responsible human beings. This requires real effort and commitment. He referred to the verses of the Holy Quran that are recited during nikah ceremonies, which include the exhortation:
“O ye who believe! fear Allah; and let every soul look to what it sends forth for the morrow. ” (Surah al-Hashr, Ch.59: V.19)
Huzooraa explained that this verse calls upon parents to nurture, train and prepare their children for the future.
He said that the future of every family and indeed every nation lies in its children. Therefore, proper upbringing and tarbiyat are not only beneficial for individual families, but also for humanity as a whole.
Modesty and society’s focus on physical appearance
A young woman remarked that, from childhood, girls are urged to value modesty and not give precedence to outward beauty, yet when they reach the age of marriage, proposals often seem to hinge on looks. She asked Huzooraa for guidance on dealing with this.
Huzooraa replied that if Islamic teaching appears to be neglected, the fault does not lie with the teaching itself but with society. Many people are driven by greed and forget Allah. The Holy Prophetsa taught that people generally consider four factors when arranging a marriage: wealth, beauty, family lineage and religion; of these, the most blessed choice is the one based on faith.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab an-nikah, Hadith 5090) A pious girl will be chosen by a pious boy and the well-being of future generations depends on such choices.
Huzooraa warned that a young man who neglects prayers, indulges in bad company or immoral media, or is given free licence by his parents, will not value a spiritually minded wife. Moral training must therefore be equal for boys and girls alike. Khuddam, atfal and ansar all require reform and parents must first reform themselves before guiding their children. In some societies, he said, girls are kept under strict expectations while boys are granted “open licence”; this mentality is mistaken and must change.
He urged Lajna office bearers, mothers, aunts and elders to launch a personal “campaign of reformation”, striving for their own righteousness and then helping to reform others. Only when both sides pursue piety, he said, will righteous marriages be formed and lasting good effects appear.
Undertaking a compulsory semester abroad
A student asked whether she was allowed to spend her compulsory semester abroad –for example, in the United Kingdom – to improve her English.
Always bear in mind that as an Ahmadi girl, there is a certain level of dignity and honour which ought to be upheld. You have certain responsibilities which ought to be fulfilled
Huzooraa responded that if the purpose is purely academic benefit and she continues to give precedence to her faith and modesty, then she may go with the permission of her parents. Wherever a believer resides, they must observe Allah’s commands and maintain proper hijab and modesty.
Huzooraa said:
“However, always bear in mind that as an Ahmadi girl, there is a certain level of dignity and honour which ought to be upheld. You have certain responsibilities which ought to be fulfilled. Your attire should be modest. If you travel abroad for studies, you should maintain your purdah. You should not interact with boys unnecessarily. You should not interact with other girls who have a negative influence. The Holy Quran not only says to protect yourselves from men, but it also states to observe purdah from women who have a negative influence as well. So, you should protect yourselves from such people. Focus on your education. It is okay to interact and be in contact with other male students to the extent of your coursework and your studies in an open environment. However, you should not sit separately or privately with them in the cafeteria, canteen, tuck shop or restaurant and just chat with each other. [...] Furthermore, your accommodation should be independent. You should live in a girls’ hostel where all are girls or find independent accommodation. If your parents are happy with this and are not worried about you [studying abroad], then it is fine; you may study abroad.”
spiritually aligned marriage
A member of the delegation asked what guiding principles husbands and wives should be particularly mindful of during the early years of marriage in order to establish a bond that is strong, harmonious and aligned with the pleasure of Allah the Exalted.
Huzooraa began by emphasising that both husband and wife must first acknowledge that they are not perfect. Every individual has weaknesses and shortcomings. Human perfection, he said, belongs only to the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, whom Allah has described as the perfect man. (Surah alAhzab, Ch.33: V.22) No other human being
is without flaws. Huzooraa advised that when spouses observe one another’s shortcomings, they should overlook them rather than highlight them. Instead, the focus should be on shared values and mutual interests.
He also explained that compatibility is important, but it does not require complete similarity in educational or professional backgrounds. He gave examples of marriages in which highly educated women, such as teachers or doctors, were married to men engaged in trades or running small businesses like mechanics, taxi services, or restaurants. Despite differences in education or profession, such couples often lived happily, because of mutual understanding.
The core principle, Huzooraa said, is to acknowledge and overlook each other’s flaws for the sake of a peaceful home. When this is done, the environment in which future children are raised also benefits. Once children are born, he said, both parents must be prepared to make sacrifices and to refine their own moral conduct.
He emphasised the importance of establishing a strong relationship with Allah, particularly through prayer. He urged both husband and wife to not merely perform the daily prayers in haste, but to offer them with heartfelt supplications. In their prayers, they should ask Allah to instil mutual love and affection between them and to guide them in the upbringing and tarbiyat of their children. They should pray that their children grow up on the right path, away from the negative influences of society and instead be nurtured in righteousness.
Huzooraa said the essence of a strong marriage is constant remembrance of Allah and a conscious awareness that He is watching every action. He explained that just as people change their behaviour when they are aware of being observed by CCTV cameras, they should be even more mindful knowing that Allah is watching them at all times, from every angle. If one truly believes in Allah, he said, then one’s actions must reflect that belief.
He also referred to the advice of Hazrat Amma Janra, the revered wife of the Promised Messiahas, who used to counsel young women, including Hazrat Nawab Mubaraka Begumra, about maintaining peace in marriage. Hazrat Amma Janra advised that if a husband does something wrong out of anger, the wife should wait until his anger has subsided before gently offering any counsel. (Sirat wa Sawanih Hazrat Syedah Nawab Mubarikah Begum, pp. 253-255) If a wife tries to correct her husband while he is still angry, it may lead to arguments and, in extreme cases, separation. Similarly, if the wife is angry, the husband should remain quiet and later offer advice at a better time. This approach of restraint and mutual patience helps preserve harmony.
Huzooraa concluded by saying that when children are born, both parents must be willing to make sacrifices for their sake.
At the conclusion of the mulaqat, the participants were graciously given gifts by Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa. Huzooraa then took his leave, bringing the blessed session to an end.
(Summary prepared by Al Hakam)
Your twenties are a transformative decade –a time of growth, exploration and decisionmaking that can shape the rest of your life. This period is crucial as it lays the foundation for your future and the choices you make now will determine your longterm success, happiness and fulfillment. Islam, with its timeless guidance, encourages us to prioritise building a life grounded in faith, family and the pursuit of knowledge. While society often emphasises material success, personal freedom, and delaying responsibilities, Islam provides a different, more fulfilling path. By focusing on three key areas – marriage, family and knowledge – you set yourself up for a life filled with purpose, love, and success.
1. Marriage as half of your faith
One of the most important decisions in your twenties is finding a spouse. In Islam, marriage is not just a social contract; it’s a way to protect and strengthen your faith while fulfilling emotional and physical needs. The Prophet Muhammadsa said, “When a man marries he has fulfilled half of the religion […]” (Mishkat al-Masabih, Hadith 3096). This powerful hadith underlines how critical marriage is to our spiritual wellbeing, guiding us on the straight path and drawing us closer to Allah.
Marriage is a partnership rooted in love, mutual respect, and shared goals. When you marry young, you and your spouse grow together, supporting each other through challenges and building a life based on Islamic values. A good spouse not only brings emotional comfort but also serves as a spiritual companion, encouraging you to remain steadfast in your faith.
In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and harmful behaviors, marriage provides a protective framework, helping you focus on what truly matters: building a future that pleases Allah.
Many young people today delay marriage, opting to focus on career, financial success, or personal freedom. However, delaying marriage can expose you to spiritual dangers, such as promiscuity, pornography, and harmful relationships that distract you from fulfilling your potential.
Islam teaches us that by getting married, we fulfill our natural desires in a permissible way, safeguarding our faith and focusing on long-term goals. The hadith that reminds us to marry a righteous woman further emphasises the importance of choosing a spouse who will support your spiritual journey. The Prophet Muhammadsa said, “A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5090)
The importance of marrying for the right reasons
In my own experience, getting married young allowed me to find a partner who believed in me long before I “made it” in life. By the time I was 31, I was married, had three children and struggled financially. Yet, through all the challenges, my wife stood by my side. Her belief in my potential and her vision for our family’s future kept me grounded, even when times were tough.
Many young men think they should wait until they are financially stable before getting married. While financial stability is important, delaying marriage can make it
harder to find someone who loves you for who you are, rather than what you have accomplished. When you marry young, you and your spouse build your life together from the ground up, forging a bond that is based on trust, loyalty, and mutual growth. As the Prophet Muhammadsa said, “The best of you is the best to his wives, and I am the best of you to my wives […]” (Jami’ atTirmidhi, Hadith 3895)
Why marrying young builds trust and character
Marriage at a young age helps you and your spouse grow together as individuals and as a couple. You face hardships, celebrate victories, and shape each other’s character. This shared journey strengthens the bond between you, creating a relationship built on trust, love, and mutual support. Together, you build not only a family but a partnership that will sustain you both for a lifetime. If you wait until you’ve already achieved success, it can be more challenging to find someone who values you for who you truly are. When you marry young, you build everything together, which makes your relationship stronger and more genuine.
One of the most inspiring examples of a strong and successful marriage in Islam is the relationship between Prophet Muhammadsa and his first wife, Hazrat Khadijahra. Khadijahra was a successful business woman, and when she married Prophet Muhammadsa, they formed a partnership based on mutual respect, love, and faith.
Throughout their marriage, Hazrat Khadijahra stood by Prophet Muhammad’ssa side, especially during the early years of his prophethood when they faced immense hardship. Their union exemplifies how a supportive marriage can empower individuals to stay focused on their higher purpose, despite challenges. Hazrat Khadijah’sra unwavering faith in Prophet Muhammad’ssa mission demonstrates the importance of choosing a spouse who believes in you and supports you through adversity. Together, they navigated poverty, persecution, and personal sacrifice, making their marriage a model for a partnership that fosters both spiritual and worldly success.
2. Building a legacy through family
The second focus in your twenties should be on having children. Children
are considered one of the greatest blessings in Islam. They provide a sense of purpose, joy, and responsibility. The Prophet Muhammadsa encouraged Muslims to marry and have children, as they strengthen the family unit and bring immense blessings.
Raising children while still in your twenties allows you to shape their character while you are also acquiring knowledge and life skills. As a parent, you set an example of perseverance, hard work, and faith, teaching your children the importance of personal and spiritual development. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammadsa that speaks to the importance of leaving a legacy underscores this: “When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who prays for him.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 3651)
When you have children early, you are not just building a family – you are creating a legacy. Your children become part of your life’s mission, motivating you to work hard and stay focused. They give you a reason to set bigger goals and pursue them with passion. In my own life, having children early made me more determined to succeed, even when I faced financial hardship. My wife and I are working together to instill good morals, character, and work ethic in our children, and this made our family unit stronger and more cohesive.
Having children early also means you have more energy and patience to raise them properly. Parenting requires dedication, wisdom, and perseverance. Starting early gives you more time to grow into the role of a parent and to build a deep bond with your children.
3. Acquiring knowledge and skills: The foundation for success
The third key area to focus on in your twenties is acquiring knowledge and skills. In Islam, seeking knowledge is a lifelong obligation, and the knowledge you gain in your twenties will serve you for the rest of your life. As the Prophet Muhammadsa said, “Seeking knowledge is a duty upon every Muslim […]” (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 224)
Your twenties might not be the time to chase money or material success, but rather the time to invest in yourself through education and personal development. Knowledge and skills are the foundation for both personal success and spiritual fulfillment. The more you learn, the more valuable you become in your career, your family and your community.
Imam al-Shafi‘i: The pursuit of knowledge
One of the greatest examples of the pursuit of knowledge in Islamic history is that of Imam al-Shafi‘i (b. 767 CE). Imam al-Shafi’i dedicated his life to acquiring and sharing knowledge. Despite financial challenges, he traveled far and wide to study under some of the most renowned scholars
of his time. His dedication to learning, even in the face of hardship, is an inspiration for Muslims today.
Imam al-Shafi‘i founded one of the four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence, and his contributions to Islamic thought and law continue to benefit millions of Muslims around the world. His life serves as a reminder that seeking knowledge in one’s youth is essential for both personal growth and the betterment of society. The lasting impact of his scholarship shows that the pursuit of knowledge, when done with sincerity and perseverance, can leave a legacy that benefits generations to come.
Education as a means of personal growth
While building your family, it is essential to focus on gaining an education and developing a strong character. By prioritising learning, you set an example for your children, showing them the importance of continuous self-improvement. Knowledge is not just about worldly success; it is also a means of drawing closer to Allah and preparing for the Hereafter.
Allah repeatedly emphasises the value of knowledge in the Holy Quran. It is stated in the Holy Quran, “Allah will raise those who believe from among you, and those to whom knowledge is given, to degrees of rank.” (Surah al-Mujadalah, Ch.58: V.12). Knowledge, when used wisely, benefits both this world and the next, and it helps you become a better provider, spouse, and parent.
Your twenties are a crucial time for laying the foundation for a life filled with purpose, love, and success. By focusing on marriage, family, and knowledge, you align yourself with the teachings of Islam, creating a life that pleases God and benefits both this world and the Hereafter.
Life is about more than just chasing temporary pleasures or material success. It’s about building a family, leaving behind a legacy of righteous children, and fulfilling your purpose in this world with the people who love and support you. Trust in God’s plan for you, work hard, and know that with faith, a loving family, and a commitment to learning, you can overcome any challenge.
Muhammad Jamal Niger Correspondent
The 12th ijtema of Majlis Ansarullah Niger was held on 19-20 April 2025 at the headquarters of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Niger in Niamey. The ijtema was attended by 110 members.
The first day commenced with Tahajjud and Fajr prayers, followed by a flag hoisting ceremony. The opening session began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the ansar pledge, Arabic qaseedah and a speech by Sadr Majlis Ansarullah Niger on “The Role of Ansar within the Jamaat.” The session concluded with a silent prayer. The second session included academic and sports competitions. A special question-andanswer session was held, where participants actively engaged with presenters, asking a wide range of questions related to religious, moral and practical matters.
The second day also started with Tahajjud and Fajr prayers, followed by additional sports competitions. The closing
session featured a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the ijtema report, prize distribution ceremony and the concluding speech by Amir Jamaat Niger, Asad Majeeb Sahib, who urged all ansar members to remain closely attached to Khilafat and regularly recite the special prayers as instructed by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa for the protection and progress of the Jamaat and the Muslim Ummah. The ijtema concluded with a silent prayer.
Khubaib Ahmad Khan SEND Advocate, MKA Canada
In September 2023, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Canada launched the Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Department to create safe, inclusive spaces for khuddam and atfal with special needs, promote inclusivity throughout the Jamaat, and raise awareness through educational seminars and resources – thereby ensuring that inclusion isn’t an afterthought, but a priority.
The inaugural year (2023-2024) has truly been a remarkable journey. Our first major initiative was to create and maintain an active database. We set out on the important task of compiling a list of all khuddam and
atfal with special needs across Canada. We recorded all the information carefully in our database – which is kept secure and confidential so that only our executive SEND volunteers can access it. The database continues to be a work in progress as we continuously update and improve it, making sure we capture as many details as possible about our SEND members to better serve them.
The next major step we took was the completion of 100% of our initial home visits and phone calls. By November-December 2023, we had successfully reached out to every SEND khadim and tifl in our database, either through home visits or phone calls. This initial outreach was very critical for us, as it allowed us to build trust and understanding between families and our
department.
The next significant task we accomplished was the development of Talimi and Tarbiyati Resources for SEND Members. In this process, we recorded training videos at MTA Canada Studios, thanks to the assistance of two dedicated volunteers. Additionally, we created and published an introductory PowerPoint presentation about the SEND Department on khuddam.ca. We also focused on developing resources to guide SEND khuddam and atfal in reading books and the Holy Quran. Some of the materials produced included the Five Pillars of Islam, MKAC SEND Arabic Letter Flashcards, MKAC SEND Learning Guide and Introduction to Islamic Studies. These resources are readily available digitally and have already been shared with several families, accessible via khuddam.ca.
Following this came the online Regional Seminars to promote awareness and education within all regional and local jamaats In December 2023 and January 2024, the SEND Department organised online regional training seminars and workshops across Canada. These sessions were designed to introduce the department, educate Jamaat members, share the resources we created with the regional jamaats and raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity and support for khuddam with special needs and disabilities.
Our first major event was MKA Canada Jalsa Khilafat 2024. For this, we offered an online live stream for SEND members, complete with live closed captions and descriptive audio, ensuring accessibility for those who couldn’t attend in person. Additionally, we reserved dedicated space for SEND attendees at the event.
Our next major event was the Jalsa Salana Canada 2024, which we had been preparing for months in advance. To ensure a comfortable and engaging environment for our SEND members, we provided colouring books, pencils, colourful play mats and various sensory toys, books and puzzles. Special arrangements for refreshments were made separate from the main food marquee to ensure the safety and comfort of our SEND members.
Our final major event of 2024 was the MKA Canada Ijtema. We secured an even bigger stall for SEND. We brought back the same thoughtful provisions from jalsa, ensuring a welcoming space for everyone. However, the real highlight of the ijtema was when our SEND members got to enjoy a special edition of the “Sawab Journey” Monopoly game, created by Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK. It was a wonderful and fun way for them to learn about general facts about Islam Ahmadiyyat.
Our journey is far from over. Reflecting on our initial goals, some remain incomplete, and new ideas have emerged as we’ve grown. Our vision for the coming year is to build on our foundation and take SEND’s mission to even greater heights, insha-Allah
During his return journey from the 1924 Europe tour, a few hours before boarding the ship SS Pilsna in Venice, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra personally inscribed a set of instructions on a notebook belonging to Hazrat Abdul Rahim Dardra. At the beginning of these instructions, Huzoorra penned a prayer, which essentially embodies the essence of the guidance he intended to convey. The prayer of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra is as follows:
“I seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the accursed.
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
“We praise Him and send salutations upon His Noble Messengersa
“By the grace and mercy of God.
“He is the Helper.
“O God, who in Thy grace revealed Islam for the guidance of mankind – and then, when people turned away from it and forsook its teachings, sent the Promised Messiahas to open their eyes and bestow upon them light – I beseech Thee, humbly and helplessly, invoking Thy supreme powers and infinite mercy: bless these instructions of mine and breathe a spirit of life into the mission of Ahmadiyyat in England, which was until now as though lifeless. Grant its servants the strength and
opportunity to fulfil their responsibilities with sincerity; sharpen their understanding so they may comprehend Thy will and act in accordance with it.
“Enable them to work with diligence, passion and wisdom. Accept their efforts, however small or insignificant they may appear and produce righteous fruits therefrom – such fruits as may not only bless this nation but also the surrounding lands with Thy bounty.
“O my Lord, ordain that their actions, words, thoughts and intentions be in harmony with Thy will and purpose. Let them understand Islam, act upon its teachings and educate others accordingly. Let them neither conceal any commandment of Islam out of fear of people, nor alter its true form. At the same time, safeguard them from becoming a source of trial or undue hardship for others – burdening people beyond their capacity or without necessity.
“May they not present Thy beautiful teachings – which naturally attract the human heart – in such a manner that they appear repellent to people, fail to penetrate their hearts and instead foster hatred.
“O God, grant them a community of sincere individuals who will assist and support them in their work – those who are ever ready to make every kind of sacrifice for the sake of faith and who find heartfelt
joy in obeying and disseminating Thy commandments. Make this community a right hand for our missionaries in the task of spreading Islam, bless their efforts and extend to this community the same prayers that I have made for the missionaries themselves.
“O God! Bless the mosque whose foundation I have laid in London. Grant us the ability to complete it swiftly and, by Thy grace, provide the means for its construction. Let it become a place of supreme blessings –a source of genuine righteousness and true inner peace, unmarred by any trace of evil or disquiet.
“O my Lord! Inspire love and sincerity in the hearts of the people toward our missionaries and instil within them a desire to support and assist them. Likewise, implant love and sincerity in the hearts of our missionaries for the people among whom they labour. Keep them free from every kind of accusation and safeguard their honour and dignity.
“O my God! Instil in the hearts of the missionaries feelings of love for one another. Grant them the ability to obey those to whom obedience is due and enable them to be considerate of the sentiments of those whose feelings must be regarded. Inspire them to treat others with gentleness and compassion.
“O my Lord! Let them be united both inwardly and outwardly – embodiments of love, affection, harmony and concord. O God, make it so.
“O my Lord! Once again, I beseech Thee – invoking Thy mercy, Thy grace and Thy powers – bless this journey of mine. Now open the ways for enlightenment and guidance to spread across these lands and open the avenues for the spread of Islam by Thy own hand. O God, make it happen. O God, make it happen. O God, make it happen.
“O God! I also pray to Thee that Thou grant me and the Khulafa who come after me the flawless ability to oversee the work of Ahmadi missionaries and to provide them with accurate and effective guidance. And O God, provide the means to bring peace and reassurance to the hearts of these missionaries. Let them remain content concerning the well-being of their loved ones – their families, friends and dear ones. Take care of their children, their wives and their other relatives. Be their Guardian and their Sustainer. O God, make it so. Allahumma Amin. Allahumma Amin. Allahumma Amin.”
(Translated by Al Hakam from the original Urdu, published in the 30 April 1925 issue of Al Fazl)
After reciting the tashahhud, ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa stated:
Prior to Ramadan, various aspects in relation to the expeditions during the life ola the Holy Prophetsa were being discussed. In this regard, incidents relating to the Battle of Khaibar were being narrated, and I will continue doing so today as well.
Along with the joyous victory of Khaibar, in those very same days, another joyous occasion arose for the Holy Prophetsa upon which he said: “I am unable to say whether the victory of Khaibar brought me more joy, or this occasion.” And that was the return of Hazrat Ja‘farra from Abyssinia along with other migrants.
As we are aware, due to the oppression and persecution by the Meccans, some Muslims had migrated to Abyssinia, which included the paternal cousin of the Holy Prophetsa, Hazrat Ja‘far bin Abi Talibra Following the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, the Holy Prophetsa sent Hazrat ‘Amr bin Umayyah Damrira to King Negus with a letter, which requested that he send all the remaining migrant Muslims to him in Medina. As such, after living away from their homes for 14 or 15 years, they travelled in two boats and reached Medina. When they found out that the Holy Prophetsa had travelled to Khaibar, longing to meet with him, they eagerly set off towards Khaibar as soon as possible instead of staying in Medina. When the Holy Prophetsa saw Hazrat Ja‘farra, he stood up and embraced him, kissed him in the middle of his forehead and said:
“I am not sure which of the two occasions has given me greater joy: the victory of Khaibar, or the return of Ja‘far.”
Along with these [migrants], Hazrat Abu Musa Ash‘arira also reached [Medina] with more than 50 individuals from his tribe. The name of Hazrat Abu Musa Ash‘arira was ‘Abdullah bin Qais, and he belonged to
the tribe of Ash‘ari. He came to Mecca with some individuals from his tribe, and after accepting Islam, he returned to his tribe. After some time, he, along with two of his brothers and approximately 50 individuals from his tribe, travelled by sea in order to migrate to Medina. However, due to storms on the journey, their boat became stranded on the coast of Abyssinia. Whilst they were there, they met with Hazrat Ja‘farra and settled down with them. When Hazrat Ja‘farra prepared to set off towards Medina, these Muslims from the tribe of Ash‘ari joined him. Apart from them, some individuals from the tribe of Daus also joined them. These included Hazrat Abu Hurairahra, Tufail bin ‘Amrra and his comrades. Some people from the tribe of Ashja‘ also joined them. The Holy Prophetsa gave all these new arrivals something from the spoils of Khaibar as well. (Sirat Encyclopaedia, Vol. 8, Dar-ul-Islam, pp. 402-404; Usd alGhabah, Vol. 6, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar AlKotob Al-Ilmiyah, 2003, p. 299; Sahih alBukhari, Kitab al-maghazi, Hadith 4230; Fath-e-Khaibar, Nafees Academy, p. 200; AlTabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 1, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah, p. 265)
Further details in relation to the elevated rank of the People of the Boat are recorded as follows; Hazrat Ja‘farra and the other Muslims accompanying him travelled by boat and reached [Medina] in this manner. As a result of this, they were called the Ashab al-Safinah [People of the Boat]. When they arrived in Medina, 15 years had already passed, and the Muhajir [Migrant] Muslims had already participated in several battles and had preceded them in migrating [to Medina]. Because of this, it seemed that a sentiment had begun to grow among them that they were superior to the others, i.e., the migrants from Mecca who migrated to Medina with the Holy Prophetsa
were more superior than those who had migrated to Abyssinia earlier.
On one occasion, Hazrat Asma bint Umaisra, the wife of Hazrat Ja‘farra, went to visit the mother of the believers, Hazrat Hafsara. Hazrat Umarra also came there and asked, “Who is this lady?” Hazrat Hafsara replied, “She is Asma bint Umais.” Hazrat Umarra began saying, “Ah, the one from Abyssinia, the one who undertook the journey across the sea.”
Hazrat Asmara said, “Yes, indeed.” Upon this, Hazrat Umarra said, “We have preceded you in the migration to Medina, and therefore we are closer to the Holy Prophetsa than you.”
Hearing this, Hazrat Asmara stated with sorrow and anger, “By Allah, this can never be! You all would remain with the Holy Prophetsa; he would feed your hungry and guide your ignorant ones, whereas we were far from our homeland, in a foreign, distant and hostile land. We would be afflicted with different fears and dangers. We bore all these afflictions solely for the sake of Allah and His Messengersa.” She continued, “By God, I will not eat anything until I ask the Holy Prophetsa regarding this. Indeed, I will say only what you said, nothing more and nothing less.”
In other words, she said she would go and relay the entire matter.
So, she went to the Holy Prophetsa and recounted the entire exchange. Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa said:
“They do not possess more right than you do; for him and his companions, there is one migration, but for you, i.e., for the people of the boat (who migrated to Abyssinia), there are two migrations.”
In this way, the Holy Prophetsa comforted her, and her sorrow faded away. When Hazrat Asmara heard this, she shared this glorious and delightful distinction with her fellow migrants [from Abyssinia]. Hazrat Asmara later narrated, “The people who had migrated to Abyssinia came to me in groups, and would eagerly listen to this blessed saying of the Holy Prophetsa from me. And nothing else in the world brought them greater joy, nor was anything more honourable for them, than this statement of the Holy Prophetsa.” She states that some would come back again and again, just to hear these words of the Holy Prophetsa (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-maghazi, Hadith 4230-4231)
There is also mention here of an Abyssinian slave who had accepted Islam and was later martyred. It is narrated that Yasar, an Abyssinian slave of a man from Khaibar, used to graze his master’s flock. When he saw the people of Khaibar picking up weapons to fight the Holy Prophetsa, he asked the people of Khaibar, “What are your intentions?” They replied, “We will fight this man who calls himself a Prophet.”
At that moment, the mention of the Holy Prophetsa settled in his heart; that is, this statement ingrained itself into his heart, that the Holy Prophetsa had a lofty station, and as he claimed to be a prophet, there must be something significant about this. He then took his flock and left to graze them. The Muslims captured him and brought him to the Holy Prophetsa
According to another narration, which
gives more detail, the slave himself brought the goats to the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa spoke to him. The man asked, “What do you call me towards?” The Holy Prophetsa said, “I am calling you to Islam: that you bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that I am His Messenger, and that you worship none besides Allah.”
The man then asked, “And if I testify to this and believe in Allah, what will I receive?” The Holy Prophetsa replied, “If you believe, then Paradise will be yours.”
Upon this, the slave accepted Islam and said, “O Messengersa of Allah, indeed I am a man with a dark complexion, and an unattractive face; I have a foul smell, and I have no wealth. If I fight in this cause and am killed, will I still enter Paradise?” The Holy Prophetsa responded, “Yes, you will enter Paradise.”
The Abyssinian slave then said, “O Messengersa of Allah, these goats are entrusted to me, what should I do with them?” The Holy Prophetsa replied, “Take them out from the army encampment area and leave them in an open plain. Surely, Allah the Almighty will fulfil your trust on your behalf,” meaning, they would reach their destination.
Now, those who accuse the Holy Prophetsa of waging wars for the spoils of war – and this objection is specifically raised with regard to Khaibar, that this oppression was perpetrated in order to unjustly seize the wealth of the Jews. If this were true, then a flock of the enemy’s goats in the middle of a war, coupled with the condition of the Companions’ hunger at Khaibar, which was that they were fatigued and there was nothing to eat, meant that these goats would be free spoils of war, and they could have used them. However, even during a state of war, the Holy Prophetsa commanded that the goats be returned in order to give due justice to a trust.
And so, he did as he was told– the goats were gathered together, being led by a shepherd who took them along until they reached their respective owner. Then the slave advanced and joined the thick of battle until an arrow struck him, and he was martyred. And this was despite the fact that he had not offered a single prostration yet; having just become a Muslim, he had not even started his daily prayers. The Muslims had simply brought him along in the army. When the Messengersa of Allah instructed the Companions to assign him a group, they put him with the Holy Prophet’s tent. Hazrat Anasra relates that the Messengersa of Allah came to the Abyssinian slave, and he was martyred. The Holy Prophetsa remarked, “Allah has made your face beautiful, and turned your body odour into a pleasant fragrance, and multiplied your wealth.” He prayed for him and announced that God Almighty had granted the man entry into paradise. (Subul al-Huda wa al-Rashad, Vol. 5, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob AlIlmiyah, p. 129; Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 2, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah, p. 82)
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra has also mentioned this incident as follows:
“In the days of the expedition of Khaibar, the shepherd of a Jewish chief accepted Islam. After becoming a Muslim, he approached the Holy Prophetsa and said, ‘O Messengersa of Allah, I can no longer return to these people. But I still have these goats
When the Messengersa of Allah set out for Khaibar and was close to reaching it, he sent Muhayyisah bin Mas’udra toward Fadak, saying, “Invite them to Islam and warn them that they could also be attacked, as they were also involved in mischief-making, engaging in different ways to agitate the Muslims or causing them harm.
belonging to the Jewish chief, which were entrusted to me. What shall I do with them?
The Messengersa of Allah instructed: ‘Direct the goats in the direction of the fort and simply nudge them along. God Almighty will take them back to their owners.’ The man did this and the goats went toward the fort, after which the occupants of the fort took them in.” (Dibacha Tafsir-ul-Quran, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 20, p. 327)
On the occasion of Khaibar, there is mention of certain jurisprudential issues that arose. Hazrat Abdullah bin Umarra relates that on the day of Khaibar, consuming the meat of domesticated donkeys was decreed unlawful. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-maghazi, Hadith 4218)
Similarly, a narration on the authority of Hazrat Alira records that on the day of Khaibar, the Holy Prophetsa announced that the practice of mut‘ah [temporary marriages] and consuming domesticated donkey meat was hereby unlawful. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab az-zaba’ih wa s-said, Hadith 5523)
There is also the mention of the people of Fadak making peace with the Messengersa of Allah. Fadak is a place situated six nights’ journey from Medina near Khaibar. (Furhang-e-Sirat, Zawar Academy, Karachi, p. 225)
When the Messengersa of Allah set out for Khaibar and was close to reaching it, he sent Muhayyisah bin Mas’udra toward Fadak, saying, “Invite them to Islam and warn them that they could also be attacked, as they were also involved in mischiefmaking, engaging in different ways to agitate the Muslims or causing them harm. Thus, he conveyed that they could also be attacked just as Khaibar was being attacked.”
Hazrat Muhayyisahra relates that he went to these people and stayed with them for two days, but they continued to delay the matter, saying that “the Jews at Khaibar boast an army of 10,000 soldiers with notable people like Amer, Yasir, Harith and the chief of the Jews, Marhab, amongst them. We do not think Muhammad[sa] will be able to defeat them.”
Hazrat Muhayyisahra relates, “When I observed their mischief and obstinacy, I intended to return.” Then, the people of this tribe suggested that they would send a group along with him to convey a message
of peace, thinking that the Holy Prophetsa was not actually going to be victorious at Khaibar.”
They may have agreed to this peace treaty, but they did not actually believe that Khaibar would be conquered. And so they continued in this manner, trying to delay the matter by saying they would send a group. Until some people came to them and informed them that Muhammad[sa] had conquered the fortress of Na’im, at which the people of Fadak became fearful and sent a delegation led by one of their chiefs, named Nun bin Yusha’, to the Holy Prophetsa
This delegation appeared before the Holy Prophetsa and requested reconciliation in exchange for the guarantee that their lives be spared and that they be permitted to safely leave Fadak with all of their belongings and wealth. The Holy Prophetsa accepted their request. One narration also records that these people sought reconciliation on the condition that they retain half of their lands while the Holy Prophetsa would gain the other half. Because this land was acquired without any warfare, it fell under the category of Spoils of war known as “fay” and so the Holy Prophetsa used to spend out of the income generated by Fadak. (Subul alHuda, Vol. 5, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah, p. 138; Al-Sirah al-Halabiyyah, Vol. 3, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob AlIlmiyah, p. 74)
About the spoils of war at Khaibar and their distribution, there is a narration. Hazrat Abu Hurairahra relates, “We accompanied the Messengersa of Allah toward Khaibar and its spoils of war did not contain any gold or silver. Instead, we acquired only camels, livestock and gardens.” Another narration records that the spoils comprised money, clothes and other items. The details reveal that only a few forts yielded spoils of 1,000 spears, 400 swords and 500 bows. Bushair bin Yassarra relates that “the Messengersa of Allah divided the spoils of war on the occasion of Khaibar into 36 parts. Half of them – meaning 18 parts were secured for the Muslims, and each part contained a further 100 sections, meaning that there were a total of 1800 sections.”
The Holy Prophetsa also had one part of the share, i.e., the Holy Prophet’ssa share was equal to the amount other people received. According to one narration, the
cavalry would receive three shares, and the infantry would receive one share each. The Holy Prophetsa then put aside the remaining half for future exigencies, situations or emergencies that the Muslims may face. This went in the reserve fund, and these were the properties and assets that were in connection to the forts of Watih, Kutaibah and Salalim. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab alaghazi, Hadith 4228; Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith 3012 and 3014; Subul al-Huda wa Al-Rishad, Vol. 5, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar AlKotob Al-Ilmiyah, p. 141; Fath-e-Khaibar, Nafees Academy, p. 188)
According to one narration, from the shares from Kutaibah included the khums in the way of Allah the Almighty, the Holy Prophet’ssa share as well as his relatives, his wives, orphans and the poor. It also included shares for those people who worked as envoys between the Holy Prophetsa and the people of Fadak, one of whom was Muhayyisah bin Mas’udra. The Holy Prophetsa gave him 30 wasq of barley and 30 wasq of dates. One wasq is equal to 60 sa‘a and one sa‘a is approximately 2.5 kg. As a rough estimate, this works out to be 4500 kg of barley and 4500 kg of dates. The spoils of war obtained from Khaibar were generally distributed amongst those people who were present during the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah. As an exception, Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah bin Amrra was granted a share. Similarly, the emigrants who had returned from Abyssinia, Hazrat Abu Hurairahra and some others, were also given a share. According to one narration, it is mentioned that with the khums, the Holy Prophetsa bought weapons and clothes, etc. and would give to the members of his household and also the Banu Muttalib. Among them, he would give to orphans, women and the poor.
Ibn Ishaq writes that the people assigned to oversee the distribution were Jabbar bin Sakhr Ansari, who belonged to the Banu Salama tribe and Zaid bin Thabit, who belonged to the Banu Najjar. They would work out the shares and distribute them accordingly. Ibn Sa’d writes that the Holy Prophetsa ordered for the spoils of war to be gathered together, and so they were collected. Farwah bin Bayadira was appointed to oversee the distribution, and Hazrat Zaid bin Thabitra was assigned to keep account.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Mughaffalra narrates, “I found a small bag (in one narration it is mentioned that this bag was full of fat); I said to myself that I would not give this to anyone. I passed by the Holy Prophetsa but felt shy, so I put it under my armpit and went to where my comrades were and concealed it. On the way, I met with the one assigned to oversee the spoils. He held onto one corner of it and said, ‘Bring that here; we will distribute it.’ I said, ‘Absolutely not! By God, I will never give this to you.’ He then began snatching the bag from me. The Holy Prophetsa was watching this and began smiling. He told the one overseeing the spoils: ‘Leave him’ and so he let me go. After this, I took my things and went to my comrades. We then ate from it.”
This was the kind treatment of the Holy Prophetsa towards his Companions [and said], If he has taken something, then let him go.
Ibn Ishaq narrates that the Holy Prophetsa gave domesticated chickens and other animals to Ibn Luqaim; in other
words, everything there was distributed. The women who were part of the Battle of Khaibar were also given a share. Ibn Ishaq writes that in the Battle of Khaibar, some Muslim women were also part of it. The Holy Prophetsa gave them a share from the spoils that were obtained without fighting [fay], but they were not given a share from the spoils obtained after a battle ensued. A woman from the Banu Ghifar says: “A few of us women went to the Holy Prophetsa and said: ‘O Messengersa of Allah! We wish to accompany you’, this was when the Holy Prophetsa was departing for Khaibar. The women said: ‘We will tend to the injured and help the Muslims.’ The Holy Prophetsa replied: ‘Proceed with the blessings of Allah the Almighty. You can come along.’ Thus, we went with the Holy Prophetsa. When the Holy Prophetsa gained victory in Khaibar, he granted us from the spoils as well. The Holy Prophetsa took a necklace and put it around my neck.” The narrator states: “By God! That necklace is always around my neck. I do not take it off even for a second.” This female Companion then put in her will that the necklace should be buried with her and that the knot tied by the Holy Prophetsa should not be opened by anyone. The name of this woman from the Banu Ghifar is recorded as Umayyah bint Qais Abu Salt.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Unaisra narrates: “I accompanied the Holy Prophetsa to Khaibar. My wife was also with me and she was expecting. Our child was born during this expedition. When I informed the Holy Prophetsa, he said: ‘Put some dates in water and when they have become fully soaked, give the water to her to drink.’ (I.e., to drink the extract of the dates that had been soaked in water). I did as I was told, as a result of which she did not experience any pain or weakness which occurs during childbirth. When Khaibar was conquered, they did not receive a share of the spoils, but women were given a share from the fay’ spoils, i.e. from the spoils received at Fadak. My wife received a share, and so too did my child, who was born during this expedition.”
(Subul al-Huda wa Al-Rishad, Vol. 5, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah, pp. 141-144; Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 1, p. 265 and Vol. 8, pp. 227-228, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah; Lughat-ulHadith, Vol. 2, Numani Kutub Khana, p. 648 and Vol. 4, p. 487)
There is also mention of returning the parchments of the Torah back to the Jews. It is mentioned that when the spoils were gathered together from the various forts, some parchments of the Torah were also among them. The Jews requested the Holy Prophetsa if they could be returned to them, and so the Holy Prophetsa ordered the safe return of those parchments, on which the Torah was written. (Al-Sirah al-Halabiyyah, Vol. 3, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob AlIlmiyah, p. 62)
His religious tolerance and his sense of upholding the religious sentiments of others were exceptional. He even ordered that their Torah ought to be returned to them safely. It was not the case like today, where out of enmity for Muslims, people burn the Quran. The Holy Prophetsa taught that the parchments ought to be kept safe and returned.
On the return from Khaibar, there is mention of the battle of Wadi al-Qura. After conquering Khaibar, the Holy Prophetsa
“In the days of the expedition of Khaibar, the shepherd of a Jewish chief accepted Islam. After becoming a Muslim, he approached the Holy Prophetsa and said, ‘O Messengersa of Allah, I can no longer return to these people. But I still have these goats belonging to the Jewish chief, which were entrusted to me. What shall I do with them? The Messengersa of Allah instructed:
‘Direct the goats in the direction of the fort and simply nudge them along. God Almighty will take them back to their owners.’ The man did this and the goats went toward the fort, after which the occupants of the fort took them in.”
remained there for a few days. He then set off to return home along with the Muslim army when he encountered some Jews in Wadi al-Qura. This was the name of a valley which contained many settlements between Tema and Khaibar. In the olden times, the people of Ad and Thamud resided here. These are two tribes which have been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. These tribes live here. Prior to Islam, the Jews came and settled here. They made advancements in farming and irrigation and this became a centre for the Jews. (Sirat-il-Nabi, Shibli, Vol. 1, Maktabat-ul-Rahmaniyyah, p. 288)
On this occasion, there is a narration by Hazrat Abu Hurairahra. He narrates: “We conquered Khaibar and then came to Wadi al-Qura along with the Holy Prophetsa. He had a slave with him by the name of Midam, whom the Banu Dibab gave to him as a gift. During this time, he was taking off the camel saddle of the Holy Prophet’sas mount, when an arrow fired by an unknown person came and struck him, as a result of which he died. The people began saying that he was blessed to have attained martyrdom. The Holy Prophetsa replied: ‘No! By the One in whose hands is my life, the cloak which he took from the spoils of war from Khaibar prior to being assigned to him has become a collar of fire around his neck.’ i.e. he had stolen that cloak when the spoils of war were being gathered. A person heard this perilous statement from the Holy Prophetsa and, realising that [aforementioned] person was heading for the hellfire owing to the cloak, he brought a shoe lace to the Holy Prophetsa and said: ‘This is what I had taken. I had also taken it before it was distributed.’ The Holy Prophetsa replied: ‘Whether it is one shoe lace or two, it will be the means to take someone into the fire.’” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-maghazi, Hadith 4234)
Even if something minuscule is stolen, it will become the means of punishment for that person.
Nonetheless, further details of this battle are as follows: the Holy Prophetsa arranged the rows of the Companions for the battle. He gave one flag to Hazrat Sa’d bin Ubadahra, one to Hazrat Hubab bin al-
Mundhirra, one to Hazrat Sahl bin Hunaifra and one to Hazrat Abbad bin Bishrra. The Holy Prophetsa then invited the Jews to accept Islam and informed them that if they accepted Islam, they would safeguard their lives and their wealth, and their matter would be entrusted to Allah. However, the Jews rejected this and began preparing for the battle. A Jewish man stepped forward for a duel and was killed by Hazrat Zubairra Then another Jewish man stepped forward and was killed by Hazrat Alira. Another one stepped forward and was killed by Hazrat Abu Dujanahra. The battle continued until nightfall and a total of 11 Jewish men were killed.
When the next day arrived, before the sun had risen, the Jews surrendered, and the Holy Prophetsa conquered the Valley of Qura. Allah the Almighty granted the wealth of the Jews as spoils of war to the Holy Prophetsa and the Muslims received a lot of wealth and provisions from it. The Holy Prophetsa distributed the spoils of war among the Muslims in the Valley of Qura and entrusted the lands and orchards to the hands of the Jews, making them custodians over them, just as he had made the Jews of Khaibar custodians of their lands, saying, “You may keep it for yourselves; continue to earn from it and contribute from it [the rightful share].”
Allama Baladhuri states that the Holy Prophetsa appointed Hazrat Amr ibn Sa’id bin Aasra as the governor of the Valley of Qura. The Holy Prophetsa remained in the valley of Qura for four days and then returned to Medina. (Subul al-Huda wa al-Rashad, Vol. 5, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al-Kotob Al-Ilmiyah, p. 149; Al-Sirah alHalabiyyah, Vol. 3, Beirut, Lebanon: Dar AlKotob Al-Ilmiyah, p. 86; Lu’lu Al-Maknoon, Vol. 3, Dar-ul-Islam, p. 465)
Further details in relation to this will, insha-Allah, be mentioned in the future.
At this moment, I will mention some deceased individuals and will, insha-Allah, lead their funeral prayers in absentia after the prayers.
The first mention is of respected Maulana Muhammad Kareem-ud-Din
Shahid Sahib, who was the Sadr Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian. He passed away recently in the month of Ramadan at the age of eighty-seven.
[Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.]
The deceased was also a musi. His father had entered the Ahmadiyya Jamaat by taking the bai‘at, and he worked in various private employments in different locations. They lived in a village where adequate educational facilities were not available. Therefore, Seth Muhammad Muhayuddin Sahib from Chinthakunta, Hyderabad, Kolkata, sent Kareem-ud-Din Sahib to Qadian to receive an education.
In 1954, he enrolled in Madrasa Ahmadiyya for his studies and graduated in 1957. He then prepared for the Maulvi Fazil examination and passed it in 1960 from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Later, he continued his education in Rabwah, where he studied at Jamia Ahmadiyya for two years and earned his Shahid degree. Thus, he became the first missionary from India to obtain the Shahid degree.
He had many opportunities to serve in Qadian, and during this period, he was appointed as a member of the Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian as an Alim and served as a member [of the Anjuman] until 2021. He was also granted the opportunity to serve as an additional Nazim Irshad Waqf Jadid Bairoon, and as Sadr Umumi, and as Sadr Majlis Waqf-e-Jadid. Furthermore, he served as the Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya twice. He was also the President of the Qada Board and Sadr Majlis Karpurdaz. In 2021, I appointed him as the Sadr Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya [Qadian], and he continued to serve in this role until his demise.
Inam Ghauri Sahib, who is the Nazir-eA’la of Qadian, says that the deceased was a person of a very simple nature and lived with extreme contentment. This was indeed the case, as I have also witnessed this myself. The deceased would live within the means of whatever allowance was given to him from the Jamaat and would never take on debt for expenses, which he strongly disliked. He was exceptionally skilled in the art of writing. Until the time when computerbased typesetting started, he was entrusted with writing for the Badr newspaper and various Jamaat books and publications. He was also an excellent orator, a writer, and had the opportunity to deliver speeches at Jalsa Qadian and other Jamaat events and tarbiyat sessions. For a long period, he also had the opportunity to answer questions on the live broadcast of the Rah-e-Huda programme on MTA from Qadian.
Although he suffered from an ailment of the kidneys and became weak, he continued to fulfil his duties with great perseverance. His example was truly commendable. He even presided over the Qadian Jalsa in 2024, and despite his illness and weakened health, he showed tremendous courage and presided over the three-day event and also inaugurated the Jalsa as well. Similarly, he presided over the last Shura as well.
Allah the Almighty granted him the opportunity to serve the Jamaat for a period of sixty-two years. In the final days of his life, he would often express to his family that he was born in the month of Ramadan, and that he would also pass away in the month
of Ramadan. He passed away on the 27th day of the blessed month of Ramadan.
As I have mentioned, he was a very hardworking and humble individual. He always sought to do his work himself, without being a burden on others, and also performed his personal tasks independently. He was a scholar who led by his example and did true justice to his pledge of waqf [life devotion]. May Allah the Almighty elevate his ranks.
His first marriage was to Iqbal Begum Sahiba, with whom he had two sons and two daughters. After she passed away, he remarried. His children, daughters, and sons-in-law are all having the opportunity to serve the faith. May Allah the Almighty continue to instil the passion for the service of the faith in their generations to come.
The second mention is of Abdul Rashid Yahya Sahib, who was serving as the President of the Qada Board in Canada prior to his retirement. He passed away recently at the age of seventy-five.
[Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.]
The deceased was also a Musi. His father, after long discussions, research, and debates with Maulana Sanaullah Amritsari, Maulana Abul A‘la Maududi, and Maulana Muhammad Ali Sahib M.A., he took the bai‘at at the hands of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra in 1945. He was the only Ahmadi in his entire village, and despite religious differences, the villagers held him in great respect.
After receiving his B.A. degree from Talim-ul-Islam College in Rabwah, he
more severe. His advice to his children, which he repeatedly mentioned, was always to remain connected with Khilafat.”
He further says, “He would encourage me to write about Khilafat on social media with pride and fearlessness, as he believed this was the true solution for the unity of the Muslim world and all of humanity. He fulfilled his pledge of waqf [life devotion] with utmost loyalty. In the 1980s and 1990s, when MTA had not started formally, he would personally copy and distribute the sermons of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh and Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh to the people within 24 to 48 hours, ensuring that the message of the Khalifa reached everyone and a connection with the Khalifa was maintained.
His nephew, Mansoor Noor-udDin Sahib, who is also a missionary in Rabwah, says, “I have witnessed him fulfil the responsibilities of waqf with complete sincerity and loyalty for nearly fiftythree years. I saw him with unwavering commitment to waqf, fulfilling his duties as a representative of the Jamaat, obedient and loving towards the Khalifa of the time.”
When he was appointed at Jamia Ahmadiyya, he would prepare his lectures meticulously to ensure that the students would graduate as the best students, missionaries, and preachers. He always said that since the Khalifa of the time had trusted him with the responsibility of teaching at Jamia, he should fulfil this trust to the best of his ability.
enrolled in Jamia Ahmadiyya and dedicated his life to the service of faith. He entered the field of service in 1975 and was initially posted in various places in Pakistan and then later served in the United States, Canada, and Guatemala. He had the opportunity to serve as the National President and Missionary-in-Charge in South Africa, and as a Missionary-in-Charge and National President in Guatemala and South Korea. He also served as the Vice-Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya in Canada, where he also taught Tafsir-ul-Quran and Ilm-ul-Kalam
In 2017, he was appointed President of the Qada Board in Canada and served in this capacity until 2023. While in Guatemala, he had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with the spiritual leader of Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, and conveyed the message of Islam to him.
The deceased is survived by three sons and one daughter. His son, Qasim Rashid Sahib, states that his father had immense respect for the Jama’at, and any criticism against it was completely intolerable to him. He would fully respond to any criticism levelled against the Nizam-e-Jamaat. After listening to the entire objection, he would make the person realise their mistake. He says, “Throughout my life, I saw my father maintaining his regularity in congregational prayers, especially the Tahajjud prayer. No matter how severe the illness, he would always try to perform congregational prayers. Even in his final illness, he continued in the same way. He also bore his illness with great patience and gratitude, and always expressed praise to Allah, even in his final year when his illness became
Mirza Muhammad Afzal Sahib also remarks that he was a missionary with a very polite and pleasant nature, very hardworking, and dedicated to the service of the Jamaat. He always prioritised the work of the Jama’at and never hesitated to offer his cooperation in any task.
Abdul Noor Abid Sahib said, “He used to teach us the commentary of the Quran. He taught us with great affection and dedication, making us write extensive notes, which he would meticulously check. He says these notes continue to benefit us even today.”
May Allah the Almighty grant him His forgiveness and mercy.
The next mention is of Mirza Imtiaz Ahmad Sahib, Amir of Hyderabad district, Sindh, son of Mirza Nazir Ahmad Sahib. He recently passed away.
[Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.]
Ahmadiyyat entered his family through his grandfather, respected Ilm Deen Sahib, who had the honour of pledging allegiance, first by correspondence and then personally during the era of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira at the occasion of Jalsa Salana in Qadian. After completing his BA, Mirza Imtiaz Sahib started his own business, opening a medical store. By the grace of Allah the Almighty, from his youth until his last moments, he remained devoted to serving the faith. He was regular in offering Tahajjud prayers and secretly assisted the poor and needy without anyone knowing. His son wrote that at his funeral, a Shi‘a friend from Sanjar Chang remarked, “I did not know how to pray or fast, nor did I have knowledge about Islamic teachings and etiquette. It was Imtiaz Sahib who taught me how to pray and fast (yet today we are considered non-
Muslims there). After his guidance, I never abandoned prayer and began regularly praying.”
Mirza Mashhood Sahib, a missionary, says that Mirza Imtiaz Sahib maintained excellent relations with local Sindhi landlords due to his good nature, honesty, and high moral standards, and even nonAhmadis trusted him with their valuables. Shahbaz Sahib, a former Qaid of Hyderabad district, describes him as honest, humble, very empathetic, deeply attached to Khilafat, and fiercely protective of the Nizam-eJamaat. He would provide medicine free of charge to patients who could not afford it. His passing was deeply mourned by many, who expressed that his departure has created a void in the area. May Allah the Almighty grant him His forgiveness and mercy.
The next mention is of respected Al-Haj Muhammad Bilarabi Sahib of Algeria, who recently passed away at the age of 82.
[Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.]
Originally from Algeria, he lived in France. He visited the UK Jalsa Salana in 2015 as a guest along with his wife and returned having pledged allegiance, by the grace of Allah the Almighty. On the first day of Jalsa, he experienced a strange attachment to the place, feeling as if he had been there before. He related that for many years, he had dreams about this place and its environment. The day before taking the pledge of allegiance, he had another similar dream, prompting him and his wife to join the Jamaat of the Promised Messiahas. 35 members of his family, Ahmadis and nonAhmadis, were present from France during that Jalsa, eight of whom followed his example and pledged allegiance during the
Jalsa itself.
He strived greatly to instil religious values in his children, enrolling them in religious schools to learn prayer and Qur’anic teachings. His children had accepted Ahmadiyyat before him. They said that their father imparted religious teachings to them, instilled a deep love for faith and obedience in our hearts, and this made it easier for them to accept Ahmadiyyat. Ahmadiyyat entered his family through his eldest son, Muhammad Bilarabi, who discovered MTA while adjusting a satellite channel and saw Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh. After extensive research, particularly about the death of Jesusas, he pledged allegiance during the 1995 Jalsa Salana UK. His father pledged allegiance some 20 years later, however, the son preceded him. Al-Haj Sahib regularly travelled between France and Algeria. In 2017, Algerian police raided his home and arrested his children for being Ahmadis. Displaying immense courage, he openly declared himself an Ahmadi without hesitation when asked by police at the station, stating he abided by the law, but whenever authorities permitted, his house would become the first Ahmadi centre. He said this openly and courageously. He had a profound love for Khilafat and the Khalifa, and was deeply passionate about serving the Jamaat. His house in France served as a venue for meetings and Friday prayers for several years. He leaves behind an 81-year-old wife and eight children, seven of whom are Ahmadis, by the grace of Allah the Almighty. One of his sons is Secretary Tabligh and in charge of the Arabic desk in France, and his daughters are also actively serving the faith.
An Algerian Ahmadi writes that he was a deeply kind-hearted, generous individual who always expressed gratitude to Allah
the Almighty for granting him the honour of recognising and accepting the Promised Messiahas. He would say his faith and conviction became stronger after accepting the Messiah of the Age. The National Ansarullah President of Algeria mentions that Al-Haj Sahib regularly offered his home for Jamaat events and meetings, dedicating part of his house as a prayer centre. Another Algerian Ahmadi describes his special bond with Allah the Almighty as an example of righteousness, always eager to pray punctually, maintaining regular Tahajjud prayers even during severe illness, and praying with humility and a strong conviction.
May Allah the Almighty grant him forgiveness, and mercy, and elevate his rank.
The next mention is of respected Muhammad Ashraf Sahib of Kotri, Hyderabad district, who passed away recently at the age of 70.
[Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.]
He was the father of Naveed Ashraf Sahib, a missionary in Congo, who could not attend his father’s funeral due to being in the field of service. Ahmadiyyat entered their family through his grandfather, Hazrat Noor Elahi Sahibra, a companion of the Promised Messiahas. Naveed Ashraf Sahib, the missionary serving in Congo, writes that his father inherited a love for faith, which was passed down from his ancestors. He was pious, noble, prayerful, and deeply attached to Khilafat, serving the Jamaat actively in various capacities. He was extremely hardworking and hospitable.
In 1992, he had the honour of being imprisoned for a few days due to his faith. He recited the Quran and read writings of
the Promised Messiahas and Khulafa with such love and beauty that listeners felt deeply moved. He had a beautiful voice. Upon his passing, even a staunch opponent [of the Jamaat] came to offer condolences, acknowledging his exceptional and pious character. He also said that he had never seen a person like him. During intense opposition in Kotri in 1992, he courageously stood against opponents of the Jamaat for his faith. Just one day before his demise, he attended an amila meeting, and paid his Chanda [alms]. On the day of his demise, he offered the Tahajjud prayers, recited the Holy Quran, offered the Fajr prayer, and passed away around 7:45 AM. Shahbaz Ahmad Sahib, former Qaid Hyderabad, describes him as deeply devoted, courageous, and passionate about preaching Islam.
He further says that the greatest quality he observed was that he offered acts of service for the Jamaat with such regularity as though they were his personal, everyday matters. This is the manner in which he served his faith. Shahbaz Sahib recalls an incident about the company Naveed Ashraf Sahib was working for. On one occasion, opposition of the Jamaat severely escalated, and clerics pressured the management to fire Ashraf Sahib from his job. The General Manager replied, “Leave aside the fact that he is an Ahmadi, Qadiani or Mirzai. Give me a single reason or flaw to justify his dismissal.” Unable to find any fault, the clerics withdrew, and he continued his employment. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four sons, as well as several grandchildren. May Allah the Almighty bestow His forgiveness, show him mercy and elevate his status.
(Official Urdu transcript published in the Daily Al Fazl International, 25 April 2025, pp. 2-7. Translated by The Review of Religions.)
