Can America finally heal?
An Ahmadi Muslim’s response to Netflix’s “ The Social Dilemma” and Islamic teachings on the use of social media
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Tarbiyat related guidance, irreligiousness in Europe and WWIII Switzerland amila seeks direction from Huzoor
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Answers to everyday issues In his own words, Huzoor’s guidance on everyday matters
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THE WEEKLY
www.alhakam.org AL HAKAM | Friday 13 November 2020 | Issue CXXXIX Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre (ARC), 22 Deer Park Road, London, SW19 3TL. UK info@alhakam.org | F: +44(0)208 544 7673
One world, many battles
I pray that Allah may improve conditions for you, but you must relentlessly strive to spread Islam Ahmadiyyat Bangladesh waqifeen and missionaries’ mulaqat with Huzoor
A year that started off with the uncertainties of a pandemic is nearing its end with uncertainties of many kinds. The battle of Brexit – having lurked around for four years – had only just started in January that a deadly contagion declared another battle with the global human population; 11 months on and both seem to continue. While these two were still underway, the battle of US presidential elections broke out and, although seemingly ended with an outcome, left the global political theatre in much and many more uncertainties than the first two. As all these battles took most of the headline spaces, the anti-Islamic rhetoric of the media felt neglected and successfully squeezed its way to the screens of news channels. Hence came to life another battle that now feels more like a stale chewing gum: left with no flavour but still satisfies the habit. European
countries have moved their alert levels to severe as terrorist attacks are seen to have become more likely. So here we are, at the twilight of the year 2020, with thick, dark clouds of oblivion looming the horizons. Brexit seemed to be more an innocent teddy bear at the onset of the concept, but it gradually turned out to be a mighty monster. Similarly, Joe Biden’s election campaign was painted to appear more like an antithesis of Trump’s dark ages, while the Congress agendas were cleverly hidden behind curtains and closets of media propaganda. Now that the election fever has receded, the world is looking at the real Joe Biden – the man with Congress orientated ambitions – in a whole new perspective. China, India, Europe, the UK, the Middle East and the USA all seem to be anticipating – or forestalling rather – what Continued on page 3
On 8 November, missionaries and waqifeen-e-zindagi who are currently serving in Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Bangladesh were fortunate and blessed to have a virtual mulaqat with Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah strengthen his hand. The missionaries and life devotees were gathered in the Dar-ul-Tabligh complex in Dhaka, the national headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Mulsim Jamaat Bangladesh. The mulaqat commenced with a silent prayer, after which Huzooraa directly spoke with all the members present in the hall and further enquired about the tasks and duties of each missionary and waqife-zindagi. During the mulaqat, missionaries and waqifeen were fortunate to speak directly to Hazrat Amirul Momineen and seek his prayers along with guidance on various matters. After personally talking to the
missionaries and waqifeen, Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa expressed and stated that if anyone wished to ask anything, then they could do so. A missionary asked Huzooraa about a matter relating to the youth in Bangladesh. He said that it is commonly seen that the youth of the Jamaat in Bangladesh who live in the villages migrate to the city for business or work purposes. Due to this, the number of members in such areas naturally decreases. Thus, he asked Huzooraa to provide some guidance on the matter. Responding to the questioner, Huzooraa said, “This is an unavoidable occurrence which happens all around the world. To have such opportunities in a country is a sign of a nation that seeks to progress. The population in villages is rapidly increasing and if they remain there and don’t go to cities to pursue other opportunities, then Continued on page 5