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What is the Ismael Magazine?
By the grace of Allah Ta'ala, Waqifeen-e-Nau are now spread across the globe, many of whom are studying in their respective fields while others have already fulfilled their pledge of dedicating their lives for the Jama’at. There are many who are Missionaries, practising Doctors, Television producers, Architects, Graphic designers, Engineers, Accountants and much more.
Ismael is an international magazine, which was launched in 2012 by Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih the fifthaba specifically for the Waqifeen-e-Nau around the world. At this auspicious occasion, addressing the Waqifeen-e-Nau Huzoor-e-Anwaraba wrote:
“The magazine has been named as “ISMAEL”, which reminds us of the sacrifices made by Hazrat Ismaelas and by Hazrat Hajiraas who spent their lives in a desolate and barren place and instituted exceptional standards of sacrifices for the sake of religion. Likewise, it is expected of every Waqf to uphold the covenant of Waqf (dedication) made by their parents even before their birth, who have in turn themselves reaffirmed the same.”
Waqifeen-e-Nau can contribute by sending articles regarding their respective fields of studies. This magazine is published on a quarterly basis as a platform for the Waqifeen-e-Nau to get in touch and express what they have always wanted to. To subscribe to this magazine, you can contact your National Waqf-e-Nau Secretary. You can also read and download the magazine online at: www.waqfenauintl.org/ resources/ismael
Remember, this magazine is for the Waqifeen-e-Nau, prepared by the Waqifeen-eNau. Everyone is welcome to send their articles, contributions and comments. Ismael magazine is the central magazine for Waqifeen-e-Nau from around the globe.
The Holy Quran
It is not righteousness that you turn your faces to the East or the West, but truly righteous is he who believes in Allah and the Last Day and the angels and the Book and the Prophets, and spends his money for love of Him, on the kindred and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and those who ask for charity, and for ransoming the captives; and who observes Prayer and pays the Zakat; and those who fulfil their promise when they have made one, and the patient in poverty and afflictions and the steadfast in time of war; it is these who have proved truthful and it is these who are the God-fearing.
The Holy Qur'an 2:178
It was narrated from Muhammad bin Az-Zubair, from his father, from a man from the inhabitants of Al-Basrah, who said: “I accompanied ‘Imran bin Husain, who said: ‘I heard the Messenger of Allahsa say: Vows are of two types: A vow that is made to do an act of obedience to Allah; that is for Allah and must be fulfilled, and a vow that is made to do an act of disobedience to Allah; that is for Shaitan and should not be fulfilled, and its expiation is the expiation for an oath.’”
Sunan an-Nasai 3845
The Promised Messiahas
A Superficial Oath of Allegiance is Useless
A superficial oath of allegiance to a spiritual guide brings no benefit, and it is difficult to derive any gain from such an oath of allegiance. A person shall truly reap benefit only when they abandon their ego and attach themselves to this person with abiding love and sincerity. Since the hypocrites did not possess a true relationship with the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his progeny, ultimately, they remained bereft of faith; they were left devoid of pure love and sincerity. And so, the mere proclamation ہِلّٰلا
(There is none worthy of worship except Allah) was of no avail to them.
Thus, it is very important to forge these bonds. If a follower does not strengthen these ties and fails to make an effort in this cause, any expression of grief or regret would be unwarranted. One should nurture a relationship of love and sincerity with one’s spiritual guide and, insofar as possible, adjust the hue of one’s disposition to that of one’s master, both in terms of action and belief. The inner self of man promises him a long life, but this is deception. There is no telling how long a person will live. One should hasten to adopt piety and worship, and introspect on one’s condition from morning to evening.
Malfuzat Vol 1, Pg 4-5 (English)
Pearls of Wisdom
Now it is up to all of you to fulfil the sacred covenant you have made with Allah the Almighty. To do so is not an easy or simple thing. The pledge of a Waqf-e-Zindigi and of a Waqf-e-Nau is a vast and everlasting undertaking. It is to give away your life for the sake of your faith.
As I have said already, it requires you to continually improve your standards of worship and to enhance your moral and spiritual state. Unquestionably, if all the Waqifeen-e-Nau fulfil their pledges, we will certainly witness a great revolution and spiritual transformation in the world. However, there is a very long way to go.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa National Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema UK ,
7th April 2019
Huzoor’saa address to Waqifeen-e-Nau at UK Ijtema 2025
Bringing about a Spiritual and Moral Revolution
Dedicating one’s life for the sake of GOD is no small or insignificant matter.
Official Transcript of the Concluding Address by Hazrat
Khalifatul Masih Vaa at the National Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema UK on the 27th April 2025
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.
Alhamdulillah, just in the UK alone, the number of Waqifeen-e-Nau is now in the thousands. At the same time, having such a large number of Waqf-e-Nau shall only be of benefit if all the Waqifeen actually fulfil their responsibilities and the needs of the Jama’at. Every year, a few Waqf-e-Nau boys enter Jamia and train to be missionaries. Similarly, a few qualify in those professions required by the Jama’at. For example, we need doctors and teachers for our Jama’at hospitals and schools. Nonetheless, most of the Waqifeen-e-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 to the Jama’at?
If they genuinely desire to fulfil their waqf, they must understand the true spirit and demands of their pledge. In simple terms, your pledge requires you to sincerely serve the Jama’at 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 Jama’at and your own spiritual development.
So, those Waqifeen-e-Nau who are now pursuing a worldly profession should not just focus on earning money or career advancement. Instead, their priority should be to improve their spiritual and moral standards. The Promised Messiahas has written in detail about the value of devoting one’s life for the sake of their faith and its requirements. On one occasion, the Promised Messiahas states:
“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.”
The Promised Messiahas continued, “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, ‘I have submitted to the Lord of the Worlds.’
(The Holy Qur’an 2:32)
Continuing, Promised Messiahas said,
“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 I consider the dedication of my life for the sake of Allah to be the fundamental purpose of my existence.”
Then, the Promised Messiahas said, “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 the dedication and devotion of your lives in the way of God.
[Malfuzat, Vol. 2, p. 100, Ed. 1984]
These profound words of the Promised Messiahas are for all Ahmadis but apply especially to you as a member of the Waqfe-Nau scheme. Indeed, these words of the Promised Messiahas should send a shiver up the spine of every person who has devoted their life for the sake of Allah, as they reveal that dedicating one’s life for the sake of God is no small or insignificant matter The Promised Messiahas has said that every Waqf-e-Zindagi should seek to honour their pledge in the way of Hazrat Ibrahimas, who proclaimed and proved through his actions that he stood utterly obedient and faithful to Allah the Almighty. Therefore, your hearts should remain ever vigilant and restless about whether you are meeting the demands of your pledge. Only when you become obedient to Allah for His sake alone will you fulfil the rights of His worship. Then, instead of offering namaz in a hurried way, you will offer
your prayer with complete concentration, humility and sincerity. Similarly, you will recite the Holy Qur’an daily and act upon its commands. You will strive to increase your religious knowledge by reading the Jama’at’s literature, especially the books of the Promised Messiahas. Only then will you be fulfilling the rights and demands of your waqf. Only then shall your waqf prove a means of self-reformation. Only then will you be able to be successful in spreading Islam’s teachings around the world. Certainly, if you are faithful servants of Islam, you will never be able to rest easily until the message and teachings of Islam do not reach all people and nations of the world. With the grace of Allah, the number of Waqifeen-e-Nau worldwide, including girls and boys, is nearing 100,000. And I have no doubt that if all the Waqifeen are united in purpose and wholeheartedly fulfil their pledge to be ready for every possible sacrifice for the cause of Islam and utilise all their faculties to serve their faith, then InshaAllah, we shall witness a glorious moral and spiritual transformation in the world. Yet, we are very far away from achieving this. Instead, across the globe, humanity has become shackled by the heavy chains of material desires and deceptive shimmers and shine of worldly attractions. Immorality, depravity, and corruption have plagued modern day society. Furthermore, the peace and security of the world has been shattered, both internally within many nations and internationally, a raging inferno of jealousy, hatred, and enmity burns incessantly. Tragically, innocent souls are being massacred in wars and conflicts that have no basis in justice and are being fought your hearts should remain ever vigilant and restless about whether you are meeting the demands of your pledge.
only to serve the selfish and malevolent agendas of the rich and powerful.
In such circumstances, as I said to the Waqifaat-e-Nau yesterday, you must never underestimate your potential and mission. As Waqf-e-Nau, you are tasked with bringing about a 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 spread the beautiful teachings of Islam around the world. This should be your objective, irrespective of whether you have entered the Jama’at’s full-time service or not. Accordingly, as Waqifeen-e-Nau, no matter where you are based or what work you are doing, you dedicate regular time to the service of the Jama’at. Whilst the words of the Promised Messiahas I read out were addressed to all Ahmadis, as Waqf-e-Nau, you must take these words to heart even more than others and tirelessly strive to act upon them. Otherwise, your claim of being Waqf-e-Nau shall ring hollow.
Whilst mentioning what constitutes true faith and obedience to God, the Promised Messiahas mentioned how Allah has praised the Prophet Abrahamas in the Holy Qur’an with the words,
by Allah the Almighty, as the Faithful One. The obedience of Hazrat Ibrahimas is not merely a story for us to narrate and appreciate. Rather, it should serve as an inspiration to every one of you. Indeed, you should consider it a personal instruction demonstrating the standard of submission and unwavering faith demanded of those who dedicate their lives to their faith.
Only if you seek to emulate and manifest such complete fidelity to Allah can you do justice to your pledge. Otherwise, the covenant and promise you have made to Allah the Almighty, shall be meaningless. Moreover, every Waqif-e-Nau should understand that failing to fulfil one’s pledge is not a small or trivial matter. Rather, Allah the Almighty, has said He will hold those who do not fulfil their pledges accountable. [Malfuzat, Vol. 4, p. 429, Ed. 1984]
Many of you are now married, and when you meet me or write to me, you happily inform me that you, your wife, and children are all part of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme. This is all well and good. But remember, you and your family’s waqf will only prove of value to the Jama’at if you strive to fulfil the demands of your waqf with loyalty and devotion. As I have already mentioned, Hazrat Ibrahimas gained the love of Allah to such an extent that Allah Himself bore witness to his faith with the words,
“And of Abraham who fulfilled the commandments.”
(The Holy Qur’an 53:38)
These Qur’anic words testify to the fact that Hazrat Abrahamas faithfully fulfilled the covenant he made with Allah. He carried out the commands of God and endured severe trials and tribulations for Allah’s sake with immense patience and unconditional loyalty. Thus, he was awarded the title
“And of Abraham who fulfilled the commandments.”
(The Holy Qur’an 53:38)
As Waqifeen-e-Nau, you may wonder what is the standard of faith and obedience required of you. How shall it be measured?
In this regard, the Promised Messiahas states,
“Unless a person is prepared to completely extinguish his attachment to the world and all its pleasures and prestige and endure every humiliation, hardship and adversity for God Almighty,the quality of faithfulness cannot be born.”
Here, the Promised Messiahas states that the true faith and loyalty to Allah can never be limited to words. Instead, it requires a person to vanquish his personal desires. It requires a form of death in which a person suppresses his ego and personal desires to such an extent that they no longer exist. It requires that the person’s every breath and movement is governed solely by a desire to follow the commands of God Almighty. It requires a person to forsake all the pleasures and attractions of the world. It requires the person to patiently endure every possible form of humiliation, hardship, and struggle for the sake of God. And it requires a person to tolerate every type of pain and suffering for the sake of attaining Allah’s pleasure. 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. As I have said, some of you proudly tell me that you, your wife, and children are all part of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme. However, recognise that this increases your responsibilities. Not only must you fulfil your pledge, but you must also set an example for your children so that the true spirit and meaning of waqf is cultivated within them. Otherwise, if you instruct your children to uphold their pledge whilst failing to do so yourself, they will soon see through the hypocrisy of your words.
Another fundamental aspect to fulfilling your pledge is that you must shun all forms of idol worship. In this regard, the Promised Messiahas has taught that idol worship is not limited to obvious acts such as worshippi-ng 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, the Promised Messiahas says that
every single thing that proves an obstacle in the path of Allah or takes precedence over him is an idol. Accordingly, a person shall be guilty of idol worship if they permit their personal desires or worldly influences to take precedence over God Almighty.
For example, if your job causes you to miss Salat or prayer, or you pray late or if worldly tasks prevent you from reciting the Holy Qur’an, it means your work has become an idol and that your worldly pursuits eclipse your devotion to Allah. Thus, the Promised Messiahas has warned that many people harbour idols without realising and this ought to be a cause of extreme trepidation for all believers.
Certainly, it does not befit any believer, especially a Waqf-e-Zindagi, that they permit their worldly pursuits or activities to become an impediment in their worship of God and their spiritual development and pursuit of religious knowledge. So, every Waqf-e-Zindagi must truthfully reflect upon their state. Ensure that your worldly desires never reach a level where they become idols by taking priority over Allah Almighty. Surely, that is the path to ruin and a means of cutting yourself off from the love and mercy of Allah the Almighty. Remember, it is not necessary for a Waqife-Nau to serve full-time as an employee of the Jama’at to fulfil their pledge. Instead, your mindset and deeds shall determine your waqf. Everything you do should be to attain the pleasure and nearness of Allah the Almighty. Upholding the teachings of Islam should take precedence in every matter. If you achieve this state, you will witness how the gears of spiritual success and prosperity shall open up before you.
Here, I wish to mention again the example of Hazrat Ibrahimas. Was he given the title
of faithful and the one who fulfilled Allah’s commands for no reason? Certainly not. Rather, he achieved this elevated status because he was ready to make the ultimate sacrifice. Thus, when he thought Allah desired for him to sacrifice his beloved son, he did not take a step back or turn away from his faith. Instead, without hesitation, he stood ready to wield the knife across the neck of his son. He proved in that moment that his claim of devoting his life to Allah was unconditional. His claim to serve God was not limited to words.
In this regard, the Promised Messiahas has said that Allah desires the practical manifestation of one’s faith. It is action and deeds that bring His rewards. Yet, striving in the way of God cannot be done without hurt and suffering. In fact, hardship, pain, and grief are fundamental to sacrifice. However, the suffering associated with sacrifice is never eternal.
Explaining this, the Promised Messiahas states that if a person is willing to endure all forms of pain for the sake of Allah, then Allah Himself will safeguard and shield him from anguish and suffering. Thus, when Hazrat Ibrahimas was ready to wield the knife upon his son, Allah intervened to stop him and saved him from unimaginable grief and sorrow. Allah saved him from unimaginable grief and sorrow.
In the same way, when the opponents of God hurled Hazrat Ibrahimas into a fire, Allah created conditions that extinguished the fire and saved him. So, this is the beautiful and merciful way of Allah the Almighty, that He sees who is sincere in their pledge. He observes who is willing to truly withstand pain for His sake. Thereafter, Allah takes such people into His protection.
Every Waqf-e-Nau must therefore seek to become the beloved of Allah. As I have said, whether you are working outside the Jama’at or serving full-time 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. Otherwise, claiming to be a Waqifeen-e-Nau is a form of deception.
On many previous occasions, I have said that merely having the title of Waqf-e-Nau is meaningless and confers no special status on its own. Consequently, let it be clear that if you do not fear Allah more than others, then there is no benefit to being a Waqf-eNau.
If your standard of worship is not superior to others, then there is no benefit to being a Waqf-e-Nau. If you do not recite the Holy Qur’an daily and do not seek to learn its meanings, then there is no benefit to you being a Waqf-e-Nau. If your morals and values are not of the highest order, there is
no benefit to being a Waqf-e-Nau. If your way of speaking, conduct, dealings, activities, and engagements are not in accordance with the commands of Allah, then there is no benefit to you being a Waqf-eNau. If instead of increasing your religious knowledge or striving to excel in your secular education, you poison your mind by viewing immoral, indecent, and violent content, then there is no benefit to you being a Waqf-e-Nau.
If you are not sacrificing your time regularly for the Jama’at, there is no benefit to being a Waqf-e-Nau. If you do not treat your relatives with love, and if you do not treat your colleagues, friends, and those you meet with kindness, there is no benefit to you being a Waqf-e-Nau. If you are not extending the highest morals and courtesy in all your interactions, then there is no benefit to you being a Waqf-e-Nau. And if you are arrogant and lack humility, then there is no benefit to being a Waqf-e-Nau. So, always remember that as a Waqf-e-Nau, you should be a role model for others.
Furthermore, you must be consistent in your efforts to attain the pleasure of God. 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. However, he states that attaining Allah’s love requires steadfastness and complete obedience to Him, as was demonstrated by the blessed Companions of the Holy Prophetsa. So, it is their example we must seek to emulate, and this is why I have spoken in detail about their qualities and sacrifices during my Friday sermons for several years.
The Promised Messiahas has warned us that just as there are many doors leading to Heaven, similarly, there are many doors leading to Hell. Thus, he expressed his fear that it should not be that his followers close one door leading to Hell but keep another one open. Therefore, to attain Allah’s pleasure, we must strive to act upon all of His commands. It requires that if you are a member of the Jama’at, you should follow its system and be obedient to it.
Thus, the Promised Messiahas has said that an Ahmadi who lacks obedience shall be a means of defaming his Jama’at. So, if, as you leave this Ijtema, you pledge to fulfil 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 Jama’at nor to you personally. Above all, Allah has no interest in such so-called Waqf-e-Zindagis.
Most of you have reached an age of maturity, and so every day you should hold yourselves to account, assess to what extent you have fulfilled the demands of your waqf, and if you are progressing in your
spiritual development, you see. Analyse whether you have sought to improve your moral standards and religious knowledge. Only then can it be said that you are Waqfe-Nau, not just in name, but in spirit and deed. Only then will you reach that level and standard of a Waqif-e-Nau which the Jama’at needs and which Allah requires, and for whose sake Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh initiated the Waqf-e-Nau scheme.
May Allah enable you to achieve that esteemed standard of obedience and loyalty to your faith, which is the hallmark of a true Waqf-e-Nau. May every one of you rise to the challenge of playing a pivotal role in igniting a profound and transformative spiritual revolution in the world, which is your life’s true purpose and objective. May Allah enable all of you to inculcate the true spirit required of a Waqf-e-Nau and to fulfil 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 a Waqifeen-e-Nau, play an outstanding role in conveying the message of Islam and Ahmadiyyat to every corner of the world.’ (Ameen)
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‘Servants of Allah’ Maulana Mir Mahmood Nasir Sahib
16/05/2025
On the 16th of May 2025 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa lead the funeral prayer of Respected Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir Sahib, a short summary of Huzoor’s friday sermon is presented for the benefit of Waqifeen-e-Nau. For the full sermon please scan the QR code at the end:
“At present, I shall mention an elder of a Jama’at, who was an eminent scholar, ardent devotee of Khilafat and a great servant of the faith, who recently passed away. Similarly, another devoted and sincere Ahmadi, who was imprisoned at the time, also passed away while in
captivity. Based on the information available, he has attained the status of a martyr.
The first mention is of Respected Syed Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir Sahib, son of Hazrat Syed Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra. He recently passed away at the age of 96.
[“Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.”]
He was the nephew of Hazrat Amma Jaan, Hazrat Nusrat Jahan Begumra, and the son-in-law of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra and Hazrat Maryam Siddiqa Sahiba. As mentioned earlier, he was the son of Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra, and his mother’s name was Saleha Begum. He was the paternal grandson of Hazrat Mir Nasir Nawab Sahibra. His mother, Saleha, was the daughter of Hazrat Pir Manzur Muhammad Sahibra, the son of Hazrat Sufi Ahmad Jan Sahib of Ludhiana.
Syed Mahmood Ahmad Sahib completed his early education in Qadian, and then later obtained a BA from Punjab University. In March 1944, on the day of the demise of his father, Hazrat Syed Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra, he devoted his life to the service of faith.
His son, Muhammad Ahmad, also wrote to me that Syed Mahmood Ahmad Sahib used to consider 17 March to be a day of great significance. When he once asked his father why this day held such importance in his view, he replied, “It was the day my father passed away. On that very day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra spent the entire day at our home. In fact, he also led the prayers there. Moreover, Hazrat Musleh-eMaudra delivered a brief address in which he spoke about the religious services of Mir Sahib, his spirit of devotion, and his scholarship.”
Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib said that upon hearing this, he stood up right there and said to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra, “Huzoor, I offer myself for life devotion.” Upon hearing this, Hazrat Musleh-eMaudra was overtaken by a deep emotional state. He greatly appreciated this. At that
time, Syed Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib was fourteen years old, and then he fulfilled that promise in such a manner that examples of this are rarely found.
Services to the Jama’at
His services to the Jama’at are as follows: From 1954 to 1957, he was here in England, where he served as a missionary, and during this time, he also attained education at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) under the instruction of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra. He studied together with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh. For some time, he also served as Secretary of the London Mission. From 1957 to 1959, he was a reserve missionary in Wakalat-e-Diwan. Then, in 1960, he was appointed as a teacher in Jamia, and he served in this role until 1978. From 1978 to 1982, he served as a missionary in America. From 1982 to 1986, he was granted the opportunity to serve in Spain. From 1986 to 1989, he served as Wakil-ulTasnif. From 1986 to 2010, he served as the Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya Rabwah. During this period, from 1994 to July 2001, he also served as Wakil-ul-Talim. Similarly, he was the In-Charge of the Research Cell, and the In-Charge of the Waqia-e-Saleeb Cell [research department related to the crucifixion].
In 2005, when the Noor Foundation was established, he was appointed as its president and remained in that role until the end. Hazrat Musleh Maudra appointed him as a member of Majlis-e-Ifta‘ on 3 June 1962, and he remained a member until November 1972. After that, in December 1989, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh again appointed him a member of Ifta,
Syed Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir Sahib and he remained in that position for the remainder of his life. He was also granted the opportunity to serve in Khuddam-ulAhmadiyya in different capacities: as the Mohtamim and as the Naib Sadr.
His academic services were also extensive. He greatly assisted in the preparation of the Holy Quran translation done by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh, which he also mentioned and expressed his gratitude. Mentioning the helpers from Rabwah, among whom were Sufi Basharat-urRahman Sahib, Maulana Abul-Munir Noorul-Haq Sahib, Syed Abdul Hayy Sahib, Maulana Dost Muhammad Sahib, Jameelur-Rahman Rafiq Sahib, etc., he said they were given the opportunity to serve, and he also said here that Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib was among them and, by the grace of Allah, continued to provide assistance. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh thanked them. (Translation of the Holy Quran by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh, [Acknowledgements])
After completing the full Urdu translation of the six authentic books of Hadith, he was working on the translation of Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, and similarly, a commentary of Sahih Muslim was also being produced. He also translated Shama’il al-Tirmidhi. He wrote scores of scholarly articles about the Bible, which were published in various newspapers and magazines. He wrote the commentary of Deuteronomy and three of the Gospels. He also carried out very high-level scholarly work on topics like the burial cloth of Jesusas, the ointment of Jesusas, and the migration of Jesusas.
Among his published and unpublished works are: “The History of the Holy Prophetsa: He Was An Embodiment of the Quran”. It has three parts; one of these is titled, “The Beautiful Sayings of Our Beloved Prophetsa”. Similarly, a small booklet titled “365 Days” for daily post-prayer lecture selections. Then another book is “From Palestine to Kashmir”. He gathered research on the life of the Holy Prophetsa compiled from the writings of the Promised Messiahas, which is currently unpublished. He wrote on selected topics from Sahih Bukhari regarding tarbiyyat [moral reformation]. Similarly, when the old Pope raised an allegation, he also refuted it.
At the foundation-laying ceremony of the Basharat Mosque in Spain, the cornerstone on which the Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh prayed was held by the Respected Mir Sahib. Likewise, at the inauguration of the Basharat Mosque in Spain, he and his wife were granted the opportunity to serve, which was also mentioned by the Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh.
(Khutbat-e-Tahir, Vol. 1, 10 September 1982, p. 139)
Advice for those who wish to join Jamia
Then, on one occasion, he advised such young men as have the desire to study in Jamia Ahmadiyya but who have not yet gained admission; he presented a code of conduct, which is a very good code of conduct and which missionaries should bear in mind. In fact, everyone who wishes to join Jamia or who has entered Jamia should bear it in mind.
The first thing in this code of conduct was for them to wake up at 3 am every morning for prayers – which, according to Pakistan’s time, is the time for Tahajjud prayer – and to go and offer all five daily prayers in congregation at the mosque each day. And he advised those living in Rabwah to offer at least one prayer in Masjid Mubarak. Then, he advised that they should pray every day for earning the pleasure of God Almighty, and to develop love for the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, love for the Promised Messiahas and the love for Khilafat.The fifth point was to make the remembrance of Allah, sending salutations upon the Holy Prophetsa and seeking forgiveness of Allah a defining habit. The sixth point was to regularly write letters filled with expressions of love and fidelity to Khalifatul Masih and request his prayers. The seventh point was to fulfil the responsibilities they currently have in the very best way possible.
and running [idiomatic] translation. The tenth point was to ensure that they read the entirety of the books written by the Promised Messiahas at least three times. The eleventh point was to ensure that they read Al Fazl and one other newspaper every single day, and to engage in one task that serves God’s creation every day.
His Love for Allah The Almighty
His son, Syed Ghulam Ahmad Farrukh, writes regarding him, “I present a few reflections which illustrate the profound love my father bore for Allah the Almighty – a love that found its expression in his prayers and remembrance of God.”
I myself witnessed the manner in which he offered his prayers in the mosque. He would pray in a corner with such deep humility and fervency. As for his prayers at home, we can only imagine [how spiritually elevated they must have been]. However, even in public, he would be overcome with a very deeply emotional state.
The eighth point was to serve their parents, and if they lived far away, to keep them in their prayers. The ninth point was to learn the Holy Quran with word-by-word
“There existed such a bond between him and his Lord which was so natural and free of any pretentiousness – one which he did not openly display, yet at times it would manifest itself inadvertently, and people would perceive it on their own. For instance, I observed in my father’s notebook that the word ‘Allah’ would appear written every day. Upon closer observation, I discovered that whenever he refilled his pen with ink, the very first word he would write was ‘Allah.’ Thus, on certain pages or in his diaries, one would find the word ‘Allah’ inscribed repeatedly across several lines.
Syed Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir with Khalifatul Masih Vaa
In his final years, he had written a phrase on the wall of his room: ‘O my Allah, Ti Amo.’ I asked him what it meant. He replied, ‘“Ti Amo” is an Italian expression meaning “I love You.”’ (He had written it for Allah the Almighty.)
He also composed a poem in praise of God, one couplet of which reads:
“May I ever be granted, may I forever behold Thy Countenance Divine, Thy Words Sublime.”
During an illness, when he had to undergo an operation for appendicitis, he heard the words “Assalamu Alaikum” – and he recovered soon thereafter. His philosophy of worship and prayer was deeply rooted in his relationship with Allah the Almighty The two were inseparable.
Supplications during Tahajjud
He would often describe his method of supplication during Tahajjud, explaining that he would begin with prayers of praise of Allah and for him to establish a bond with Him. On one occasion, he shared that every day during Tahajjud, he recited verses from a poem composed by his paternal uncle, Hazrat Dr Syed Mir Muhammad Ismail Sahibra, titled ‘Tum’ (i.e., Thou). The opening verse of this poem reads:
“Thou art the cure for the anguish of my heart, O Beloved, Thou art our purpose, and we are Thine.”
He also explained the manner in which he offered his supplication during Tahajjud, which I will briefly summarise here. (His son recounts) that after offering praise to Allah and invoking Durood Sharif, he would pray first for the Promised Messiahas, his family, and the Khulafa. Thereafter, he would specifically mention Hazrat Muslehe-Maudra and his progeny. Following this, he would begin with his own grandfather, Hazrat Mir Nasir Nawab Sahibra, and gradually proceed downwards through each generation. Among his children, he would always begin praying first for his daughter, and then for his sons.
Love for the Holy Prophetsa
He regarded supplication as the true means of fulfilling the rights owed to fellow human beings (Huquq-ul-Ibad). His love for Khilafat was deeply evident, yet above all else, his heart overflowed with love for the Holy Prophetsa. He strove diligently to follow the blessed example of the Holy Prophetsa, and this was evident even in the smallest of matters.”
His son relates an incident: “On one or two occasions, it so happened that my father was seated on an uncomfortable chair while I sat on a more comfortable one. I stood up and offered him my chair, but he declined to sit on it, saying, ‘The Holy Prophetsa has forbidden one from having another person vacate their place for oneself.’ He added, ‘You may be my son, but this would go against the sunnah of the Holy Prophetsa, and therefore, I cannot sit there.’
“Similarly, he would make a conscious effort to be the first to offer greetings of peace while passing others. On Fridays, after the Friday Prayer and again following the ‘Asr Prayer, he would remain engaged in supplication. He disliked being interrupted during these times, explaining that the Holy Prophetsa had stated that these were moments of the acceptance of prayer. His children knew to avoid disturbing him at such times.
“On the days marking the birth and passing of the Holy Prophetsa, as well as those of the Promised Messiahas, he would especially exhort the recitation of Durood Sharif, and he himself would frequently repeat:
Masih, and also pray at the blessed grave of the Promised Messiahas.’”
His love for the Promised Messiahas was likewise unique and profound. His son recounts: “I remember in 1989, The Daily Al Fazl Rabwah conducted interviews with senior members of the Jama’at during the centenary celebrations. In the interview, he only said: ‘The greatest miracle of the Promised Messiahas is that he reconnected mankind with the Living God,’ or similar words to this effect.
“Even during periods of illness, he would at times be unable to visit Qadian despite making preparations. Plans would be cancelled. Yet, until his final days, he cherished a deep longing to visit Qadian and to present himself at the blessed grave of the Promised Messiahas. Despite his physical difficulties, he would undertake the journey.
His Daily Routine and Religious knowledge
Love for the Promised Messiahas
His son further relates, “Once, when I visited Qadian, he handed me a written prayer and instructed: ‘Recite this prayer once on my behalf in each room of Darul-
“Concerning his daily routine, it is written that the study of the Holy Quran, Sahih al-Bukhari, and Ruhani Khazain formed a regular part of his life. He would strongly urge us to adopt the habit as well. He advised every visitor similarly. When he was imprisoned in 1990 due to the legal case, he spent a night in detention in Chiniot. When I went to see him, he requested a bucket, a mug, and and a copy of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya. Mian Khurshid Ahmad Sahib, who was with him at the time, asked, ‘How will you manage to read such a difficult book in this cramped, hot cell?’ He replied, ‘It’s not difficult for me –I’ve read it five times before.’”
In the sweltering heat of a confined space, he endured much discomfort, even if it was just for a single day. Yet due to his refined and dignified nature, the hardship was significant. Even so, his foremost concern was to continue reading the writings of the Promised Messiahas.
He had a deep command of religious knowledge – not only of Islam, but also of Judaism, Christianity, and other religions. He was especially proficient in comparative religion. He did not like to just follow traditionalist form of jurisprudence; rather, he would often advise:
“Seek guidance from the Holy Quran, the sunnah of the Holy Prophetsa, authentic Hadith, and the religious knowledge imparted by the Promised Messiahas and his Khulafa.”
He frequently studied secular disciplines, particularly scientific subjects and history, as well as books related to recreational activities like hiking. He had extensively read the works of both English and Urdu poets and had memorised the couplets of many poets. On his iPad, he would also listen to poetic recitations. He had a remarkable gift for languages; besides Urdu, Arabic, and English, he achieved considerable proficiency in Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew. He regularly watched Italian programmes on TV and his iPad, primarily because Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra had once instructed him to learn Italian, indicating that he intended to send him to Italy. He often mentioned, “He instructed me to learn the language. I am still learning. That directive was never revoked, so it remains valid for me to this day, which is why I
Prison in Pakistan
continue to act upon it.”
He offered financial sacrifices with extraordinary zeal. Whenever he received some inheritance or property shares, he promptly paid his due portion.
Mubashir Ayyaz Sahib, who is currently the principal of Jamia [in Rabwah], writes that Mir Sahib led an exceptionally innocent and pious life. Extremely refined yet humble and modest, he embodied exemplary contentment and trust in Allah. He was an ocean of knowledge and wisdom and indeed a distinguished scholar. All this is true. Besides being a scholar of considerable standing, he was also a commentator of the Quran and a Hadith scholar. He holds the distinctive honour in the history of Jama’at-e-Ahmadiyya of being the first scholar to translate not only the Holy Quran but also the entire Sihah Sitta [six authentic books of Hadith] into Urdu. Mir Sahib’s life was one of devotion; his guiding principle was constant work. The concept of “vacation” did not exist in Mir Sahib’s dictionary. Unquestionably, Mir Sahib had an exceptionally deep bond with Khilafat and, through his own actions, demonstrated profound obedience and love for Khilafat. Through his conduct, he showed us the true meaning of respecting
Khilafat.”
Once, he also became unwell. He would ride his bicycle to Jamia on time. He would arrive promptly at 7:20 am when Jamia would commence for the day. Due to being unwell, he fell from his bicycle a few times. I told him that he should instead come at 10 am. He took this as an instruction and strictly adhered to it, arriving at his office at 10 am. Mubashir Sahib recalls that one day, Mir Sahib was pacing in the veranda before 10 am, and upon being asked why he had not entered, he replied, “It is not yet 10 o’clock, and the Khalifa of the Time instructed me to arrive at the office precisely at 10 am. Therefore, I will enter exactly at 10 am.” Such was his exemplary obedience, setting a model for both superiors and subordinates.
Feroz Alam Sahib writes that Mir Sahib became principal during his second or third year at Jamia. “It was our good fortune,” he states, “as Mir Sahib greatly influenced us not just academically, but significantly more through his exemplary character and actions as a scholar. I tried my best to attend his lessons, listen to them and act upon them. He taught us comparative religions and frequently explained the arguments presented by the Promised Messiahas in his writings.”
He remembers a specific instance during a lesson on the miracles of Jesusas when Mir Sahib rhetorically asked if miracles still occurred today, then shared his personal experience: During the days of Jalsa, while on duty, there was once an unexpected influx of guests and insufficient food. As
they began distributing the limited food, Allah the Almighty granted abundant blessings, and everyone ate sufficiently, feeling no shortage.
Amer Safir Sahib, Editor of The Review of Religions, narrates an extraordinary example of Mir Sahib’s obedience to Khilafat. Amer Sahib recalls contacting Mir Sahib – in fact, I myself had instructed Amer Sahib to ask certain scholars to write for the magazine, and I had mentioned a few names, including that of Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib. Amer Sahib says, “Upon inquiring, I learned that he was in Pakistan at the time. I asked his relatives to see if he would be sleeping at the time, as it was around 10 or 11 pm, to which they said no. Thus, I called him, and his wife answered. She said he was sleeping, but during this course, Mir Sahib woke up from the sound of the phone and the conversation. When he
answered, I conveyed that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih had instructed him to write an article for The Review of Religions on a particular subject. He said that he did not understand clearly, but that he would respond in the morning.” By the following morning, Mir Sahib promptly wrote and submitted a 15page article to Amer Safir, noting, “A young man called last night conveying Khalifatul Masih’s instruction to write an article. I have written and am sending 15 pages as the first part immediately. I will continue sending more.” Such was his exceptional obedience. Similarly, regarding punctuality, as previously noted, he refused to enter the office before the designated time of 10 am, strictly adhering to instructions.
He would also take part every year in the programme that they would hold regarding the Shroud of Jesusas during the exhibition here at Jalsa, and he would present the topic entirely in light of the Promised Messiah’sas teachings.
Amer Safir writes that he used to say that when missionaries study an academic subject, they do not take the actual or the Jama’at’s views and instead focus more on worldly sources. However, his practice was that first and foremost, he would fully understand the writings and views of the Promised Messiahas, after which he would look at the non-Jama’at or secular views, rather than doing the opposite. He says that Mir Sahib would confidently present the Promised Messiah’sas views before the leading experts on the Shroud. He [Amer Safir] mentions an incident that The Review of Religions had done a great deal of research on the topic of the incident
of Jesusas surviving the cross from different angles and perspectives, and strove to strengthen the Jama’at view by presenting all the scientific, historic and ideological views about the Shroud. Conversely, Mir Sahib’s strategy was different. His view was that the Promised Messiahas has emphasised the Ointment of Jesusas and he said that the Promised Messiah’sas points should be made the primary basis and all other aspects should be considered additional. He constantly presented this perspective and said that the Ointment of Jesusas was the key to understanding the crucifixion. Although the Review team’s efforts solidified the Jama’at’s moral standing and established good connections with experts, they were not successful in having a decisive academic impact. However, he says that Mir Sahib’s approach ultimately showed results. The most renowned expert and photographer of the Shroud at that time, Barrie Schwartz, confessed that if we could prove our point through the Ointment of Jesusas, then he would have to accept that Jesusas did truly survive the cross.
The Definition of “Qabr”
People have written countless incidents about him. There are more from his children, his progeny, other people, life devotees, missionaries, and it is difficult to mention them all. One thing which every missionary has written – many if not all – which is common, is that he would say to take the word “qabr” [i.e. Grave] and act upon it. The explanation of “Qabr” he gave was qaaf for Quran, baa for Bukhari, the book of Hadith, and raa for Ruhani Khazain. He would say that if one gained expertise in these things, strove to act upon
them, strove to learn from them, and strove to learn spirituality from them, then they would be successful in achieving their purpose. The word “qabr” [grave] itself is such that if one were to bear it in mind, then one remembers God Almighty. When one remembers God Almighty, they strive to tread with righteousness.
In any case, he was a great aide and helper of Khilafat. He was very loyal and implemented every word. He was sincere. He was a great helper, the likes of which are seldom found. He practised what he
preached. At least I have not seen anyone else like him.
May Allah the Almighty make it so – since there is no limit to His treasures – that there are more examples like him, and that Allah the Almighty continues to grant Khilafate-Ahmadiyya such loyal, sincere, and righteous helpers. May his children become the recipients of their father’s prayers and may Allah enable them to follow his deeds and advice.”
(Official Urdu transcript published in the Daily Al Fazl International, 7 June 2025, pp. 2-7. Translated by The Review of Religions)
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Shroud of Turin
Fulfilling Our Pledge
Making a pledge is no small matter. While everyone on earth constantly seeks meaning in life, a Waqf-e-Nau Ahmadi Muslim’s role is clear. He must be a good person and follow the teachings of Islam. After all, how long is life guaranteed for us? And how much of it can we control?
Our parents thought we could make our lives matter by serving a purpose higher than ourselves; they dedicated our lives for the cause of Ahmadiyyat. By doing so, they thought we might leave a mark on the world, and far more importantly, we might do something in this life that pleases our Creator.
But let us look at three basic questions. What is our pledge? How can we fulfil it? And crucially, why should we fulfil our pledge? All three questions are pertinent to understanding exactly how we can fulfil the purpose of our lives.
not look at which direction the world is moving in and you should not have any complex about the country or culture you are living in, nor should you be unduly influenced by the latest trends or fashions; rather, you must pay attention to what your responsibilities are.
“This should remain your focus and direction at all times. You must understand both ‘who you are’ and ‘why you are.’ Hence, it is not merely enough to verbally proclaim that you are an Ahmadi, but you must question why you are an Ahmadi. It is not enough just to say that you have accepted the Promised Messiahas, but instead you must ask, why is it that you have accepted him?
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa encourages us to ask ourselves these questions. He states:
“You should realise that being a member of the [Waqf-e-Nau] scheme is no ordinary thing. Therefore, as you go about your daily lives, you should
“Similarly it is not enough just to say that you intend to fulfil your pledge of Waqf, but rather you must consider how you will fulfil it and why you will fulfil it? These are questions that you must ponder over and reflect upon.” (Address at the National Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema for Lajna and Nasirat 2016)
By the grace of Allah, Huzooraa has himself explained the answers to these questions in great detail. You must ponder over these questions yourself as well, but it helps to have a roadmap.
What is My Pledge?
Huzooraa states:
“In general terms, if you make a promise or pledge to any person, you must try your level best to fulfil it. Otherwise, you would be guilty of deceit and betray the other person’s trust. […]
“As Waqf-e-Nau, the pledge you have made is on a different level entirely as it is not made with any person but directly with Allah the Almighty. You have each promised to spend your lives in His service and be ready for every sacrifice and hardship for His sake.” (Address at National Waqfe-Nau Ijtema UK 2023)
How Can I Fulfil My Pledge?
On 7th April 2019, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa addressed the National Waqfe-Nau Ijtema UK and explained in great detail how Waqifeen-eNau could fulfil their pledges. He said that as waqifeen-e-Nau, you should:
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offer Namaz in congregation and recite the Holy Quran every day
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4 guard your modesty and fall not prey to immoral and indecent activities
3 dress appropriately and speak and interact with others in a respectful and moral way
2 carefully read the translation of the Holy Quran and study the commentaries of the Promised Messiahas and the Khulafa
offer Nafl prayers regularly
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respect your parents, listen to them, care for them and pray for them
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treat your brothers and sisters with love and affection and set a pious example for them to learn from
set the best possible example for your wife and children; treat them with love and care and fulfil their needs
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consider it your personal duty to spread Islam’s teachings; for this purpose, you must be armed with religious knowledge
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listen, take notes and reflect upon the Friday Sermon of the Khalifa of the time and try to inculcate whatever you learn into your daily lives
propagate the mission and objectives of the Khalifa-e-Waqt and to be his constant helper; only if you are following the guidance and instructions of Khalifa-eWaqt can you urge others to do the same
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be strong in body and strong in mind; be ready for hard work and any service for the sake of your faith
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the conduct and manners of a Waqf-e-Nau should be
13 of the highest order be free from all forms of arrogance and pride; humility and forbearance ought to be your hallmarks
A Vast And Everlasting Undertaking :
Why We Must Fulfil Our Pledge
Huzooraa advised that:
Huzoor stated:
“Now it is up to all of you to fulfil the sacred covenant you have made with Allah the Almighty. To do so is not an easy or simple thing. The pledge of a Waqf-e-Zindagi and of a Waqf-e-Nau is a vast and everlasting undertaking. It is to give away your life for the sake of your faith.
“[…] it requires you to continually improve your standards of worship and to enhance your moral and spiritual state. Unquestionably, if all the Waqifeen-e-Nau fulfil their pledges, we will certainly witness a great revolution and spiritual transformation in the world. […]
“To honour your pledge requires constant effort, great passion and enormous sacrifices. It requires complete devotion to your Creator.
The Promised Messiahas once said that the means to gain Allah’s nearness is to manifest complete submission to Allah the Almighty in the way of Hazrat Ibrahimas, who sacrificed his entire being and tolerated every possible hardship for the sake of Allah.”
(UK National Waqf-eNau Ijtema 2019)
“All of you should deeply reflect upon this point and assess your own lives to see if you are being taken away from your faith by the many worldly activities and superficial pursuits that are common today. If such material interests cause a person to forget Allah the Almighty, how can he or she claim to follow the example of loyalty and obedience displayed by Hazrat Ibrahimas or to reach the standards expected by the Promised Messiahas?”
Huzooraa referenced the Promised Messiahas who said that idol worship does not simply mean to worship a tree or stone or anything such, rather anything and everything that stands in the way of a person gaining the nearness of Allah the Almighty, and takes precedence over Allah the Almighty is a form of idol worship.
(UK National Waqfe-Nau Ijtema 2019)
May Allah enable us to understand our purpose in life and may He help us as Waqifeen-e-Nau to achieve the best of our abilities. (Ameen)
Murrabi ASK A
1. What inspired you to apply for Jamia Ahmadiyya UK?
I believe everyone has their own reasons for taking the step to dedicate their lives for the sake of Islam Ahmadiyyat. Personally, I can think of multiple reasons why I chose this path, but the one that comes to mind most often, even today, is the desire to pull myself away from worldly pursuits and pleasures and focus on something far more valuable and incomparable. Without a doubt, the emphasis the Holy Qur’an places on striving for the Hereafter inspired me most to make this decision, and I can personally attest that if one’s intentions are sincere, the reward is much greater than one can imagine. Nevertheless, ultimately this decision would never have come to fruition without the prayers and guidance of our beloved Huzooraa.
2. What Lessons did you learn in Jamia that inspired you and changed you?
As an individual, it can sometimes be very difficult to notice change in oneself, especially over long periods. It is often only when people close to you mention changes that you begin to realise and reflect. Living in Jamia for seven long, yet extraordinary and rewarding years can genuinely transform a person’s character and traits. By the Grace of Allah, I was accepted into Jamia Ahmadiyya UK at the age of sixteen, soon after completing my GCSEs. Looking back, I do believe that was the perfect time for me: young enough to reform habits yet mature enough to understand the responsibility.
From the positive changes I observed in myself, I believe this seven-year journey taught me to be content and appreciate even the smallest blessings from Allah the Almighty. After witnessing the superficial attractions of this world, dedicating one’s life to faith and choosing simplicity may seem nearly impossible, but I can testify that from the moment I made this decision until today, I have never had to worry about my physical sustenance or comforts. In fact, Allah has blessed me far more than I could ever wish for.
3. Where are you posted and what is your daily routine?
Alhamdulillah, I have the honour and privilege of serving as the first missionary appointed in Northern Ireland. Since our
Jama’at here is very small in number, my work largely revolves around Tabligh (outreach) activities, and so each day brings new challenges, and no two days are the same.
After moving to Northern Ireland, one of my first objectives was to find faith-related groups and events to join. Soon after I discovered the Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum. This single step opened many doors and by the sheer grace of Allah, I have now built a network ranging from university professors to church leaders. Although the progress may not be where I would personally want it to be, my objective remains the same, and that is to share the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat with every individual I meet, be it Muslim or non-Muslim, Atheist or Buddhist.
4. What are the people of Northern Ireland like? Are they religious?
The people of Northern Ireland are like no other. Anyone familiar with the history of this part of the world knows that the people here have endured profound hardship
and conflict, and the trauma of the past remains evident today.
The Catholic-Protestant divide is not solely about faith, it also shapes politics and even neighbourhoods. Flags mark territory and “peace walls” still stand in interface zones reminding people of divisions that persist.
Despite this, the overall majority (around 80%) still identify as Christian, whether Catholic or Protestant.
Thus, Northern Ireland can be seen as more religious compared to the rest of the UK. Nevertheless, younger generations are increasingly distancing themselves from religion.
5. Describe some of your challenges serving as a Mubaligh in Northern Ireland.
Serving as a Mubaligh in Northern Ireland is indeed a challenge unlike any other. The region’s deeprooted divisions mean
that many people fall firmly at opposite ends of a spectrum. While much of the Republic of Ireland has rallied behind Palestine following the Gaza genocide, Northern Ireland presents a more varied picture. In unionist areas, especially in parts of Belfast, you may still see Israeli flags and encounters with Christian Zionist sympathies. These sentiments are often accompanied by anti-Muslim prejudice and Islamophobia, which can make outreach particularly challenging.
However, I believe this environment also provides a unique opportunity. In such a divided context, Islam Ahmadiyyat has the potential to distinguish itself more clearly than any other faith community, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, because it offers a message of unity, peace, and sincere faith that transcends entrenched
6. What are some of the guidelines from beloved Huzooraa to Missionaires, in propagating the message of Islam to the locals, and how do you implement them?
Beloved Huzoor has consistently guided Missionaires and Tabligh secretaries worldwide to adopt innovative outreach methods instead of relying solely on traditional ones. In line with this guidance, I have personally embraced multiple efforts to connect with diverse segments of society.
One effective approach has been attending various faithrelated events.
Alhamdulillah, this has allowed me to network with individuals from various organisations and faith traditions while introducing the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat.
Another fruitful method has involved engaging with university unions. Through this, I established a connection with the Christian Union at Queen’s University Belfast, attended their Bible study sessions, and forged meaningful relationships with Christian students, using those opportunities to share the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat.
Additionally, I have begun building relationships with university professors and collaborating with local schools to deliver presentations about Islam. By the grace of Allah, in each of these outreach efforts, I have witnessed tangible engagement and sincere interest.
7. Being posted into a recently established Jama’at, what do you plan for the future?
The primary objective of a Muballigh is to convey the message of Islam in the clearest and most beautiful way possible, to as many people as possible, be it in a new or established Jama‘at. It is upon the people to accept or reject, and so for the future the objective remains the same. To that end, I aspire to engage with diverse religious communities and churches across Northern Ireland, striving to ensure that no community, no corner, is left untouched,
InshaAllah.
8. What advice would you give to Waqifeen-e-Nau on the importance of Waqf (devotion) and serving within the Jama’at?
As Waqf-e-Nau, we must recognise that our lives have already been devoted to our faith. Therefore, regardless of the profession we choose, our skills must ultimately be developed for the triumph of Islam Ahmadiyyat, for it is only through this that we can attain the pleasure of Allah the Almighty — the very purpose of our existence.
As a Waqf-e-Nau, we have to realise that we have already devoted our lives for the sake of our faith
9. As someone who has spent a year in Islamabad, please share some personal stories or moments you had with Khalifatul-Masihaa.
Many moments come to mind as I reflect on my time in Islamabad, but the moments I cherish the most are, by the sheer blessings of Allah the Almighty, the countless opportunities I was blessed with to give the Adhan and Iqamah in Masjid Mubarak. The experience of giving the Adhan in Masjid Mubarak is profoundly moving, even more so because Khalifatul Masih resides in Islamabad, and so without a doubt, beloved Huzoor must hear the call to prayer as well. But the moment one stands right behind beloved Huzoor to give Iqamah is out of this world.
Praying behind beloved Huzoor is special wherever you are praying from, but the prayers right behind beloved Huzoor do not just make one feel physically close to our Imam, but also creates a profound sense of spiritual proximity.
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In The Spotlight
QCan you please tell us a bit about what you have studied and how you have been serving within the Jama’at in various capacities?
My name is Attique Ahmad Rana, and I am 34 years old. Alhamdulillah, I am blessed to be the father of three amazing children, and my family and I are part of the blessed scheme of Waqf-e-Nau.
I moved to the UK from Germany in 2004, where I completed my GCSEs, A-levels, and a degree in Civil Engineering. After completing my studies, I gained valuable industry experience in the field. In 2020, by the sheer grace of Allah, I was blessed to join the Markaz Architecture and Engineering Department
as a Waqf-e-Zindagi.
I have also been serving as a volunteer with MTA International since the age of 16 and have had the opportunity to serve at the local Jama’at level in various capacities.
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QYou have mentioned some of your work as a civil structural engineer, what was your most challenging project?
One of the most difficult projects in my career was the Arora Car Park at Heathrow Airport. I was asked to design the foundations for a 5-storey car park with an expansion to 10-storey car park.
The biggest challenge was that the Piccadilly line (London underground) ran directly under the site where the car park was going to be built. There were also critical utility corridors serving the airport within the same area.
Because of this, we could not use deep foundations or any solution that would increase
loading on the tunnel. Instead, I had to come up with a shallow foundation design that was safe and strong enough to support the car park without disturbing the train line or the utilities.
To make sure the design was safe, we first created a computer-generated model to show how the car park would affect the tunnel and utility lines. This helped us convince all the parties involved to agree to the plan—but with one important condition. We had to install high-precision instrumentation to monitor tunnel and utility line loads during and after construction.
This way, we could make sure everything stayed safe while building such a large structure above such sensitive areas.
Arora Car Park at Heathrow Airport
QBy the grace of Allah, you are now a Waqife-Zindagi serving in Markaz architecture & engineering. How did you come to this realisation that you needed to dedicate your life for the Jama’at? How did this all transpire?
I want to take this opportunity to thank my parents. From a young age, they instilled in us the importance of staying closely attached to the Jama’at and serving in any capacity we could. They made every effort to take us regularly to the mosque for Maghrib and Ishaa prayers at Fazl Mosque, until it became a natural part of our daily routine.
Of course, Huzoor’saa guidance has also been pivotal throughout our studies. His prayers and advice have been a constant source of blessings. It is vital to keep Huzooraa informed about your intentions regarding study and career, as his guidance brings immense blessings. This led me to realise that serving the Jama’at is my ultimate goal and that I should strive to make a meaningful impact.
QWhat are some of the projects you have undertaken while serving in Markaz architecture & engineering?
Alhamdulillah, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including mosques, schools, hospitals, and mission houses. Among these, I was privileged to contribute to the Aisha Maternity Hospital, Basse Hospital, school projects in Sierra Leone, the bridge in Islamabad, road improvement works in Islamabad, and numerous mosques across Africa. These are just a few examples of the projects I have been honoured to serve in.
By the grace of Allah, I have also travelled to several countries for site visits, feasibility studies, and project oversight.
QCan you narrate any faithinspiring incident that you have witnessed while serving as a Waqif-e-Zindagi?
For me, the most amazing sight is witnessing how far the Jama’at has spread and how the Promised Messiah’sas revelation – “I shall cause thy message to reach the corners of the earth” – has been so beautifully fulfilled. I remember one particular journey to a remote village in Sierra Leone
Aisha Maternity Hospital Project, Sierra Leone
that left a lasting impression on me. I took a four-hour flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul, followed by a four-hour layover. From there, I flew to Liberia with a one-hour stopover before finally landing in Freetown, Sierra Leone — a total travel time of about 15 hours.
The next day, we set out for the most eastern part of Sierra Leone. Due to poor road conditions, the drive took another 6–8 hours. At times, we had to come off the main road and drive off-road for 1–2 hours. At one point, the dirt road became completely undriveable, so we all got out and walked the remaining 1–2 miles.
Then, in the middle of nowhere, we came across a village full of Ahmadis — a Jama’at of around 1,000 members. It was truly breathtaking. As we sat in a makeshift community area shaded by timber posts, my eyes were drawn to a striking sight: photographs of the Promised Messiahas and Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa hanging proudly from a wooden beam.
QThe greatest source of my passion and motivation is the realisation that I am serving for the sake of Allah. Knowing that even the smallest task I carry out for the Jama’at can become a means of attaining Allah’s pleasure fills me with energy and happiness.
I also feel motivated knowing that I am helping to spread the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat and supporting the blessed institution of Khilafat. Witnessing the positive impact of this work in people’s lives inspires me to persevere, no matter how difficult the task may seem. For example, we built a school in a remote village, giving students the opportunity to receive a better education. The joy on their faces was indescribable and a reminder of the true value of this service.
As Waqf-e-Nau, we have dedicated our lives to serving Allah and His Jama’at. This in itself is a great blessing, but it also carries a weight of responsibility. By giving our time to the Jama’at, we demonstrate that we take this responsibility seriously.
What creates passion and motivation when you are carrying out your duties within the Jama’at? As a Waqf-eNau why is important to give time to the Jama’at?
We must always remember that it is we who are in need of the Jama’at and the blessings that come from it, not the other way around. Through this service, we grow spiritually, gain valuable experience, and develop skills that can be applied to real-world situations and challenges.
example of road conditions in Africa
Most importantly, we are here to support Huzoor’s mission and vision; it is not merely about giving time, but about making our lives useful for the sake of Allah and spreading the message of Islam.
QFor a Waqif-e-Nau/Waqifae-Nau who is interested in pursuing Job as a civil structural engineer what guidance would you give him/ her? How can you pursue in this field?
My number one piece of guidance is to always write to Huzooraa at every critical step you are about to take. This simple habit brings blessings and guidance to your decisions, and you will find that Allah takes care of the rest. When it comes to pursuing Civil Engineering, there are several paths you can take:
• A-Level Route: To study Civil Engineering at university, you will need Maths and Physics at A-Level. After that, you can apply for a degree in Civil Engineering. Try to choose a BEng or MEng
course, as these will support you later in gaining professional qualifications such as IStructE (Institution of Structural Engineers) or CEng (Chartered Engineer) status through ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers).
• Foundation Degree Route: If you don’t have the required A-Levels, you can also do a foundation degree. This will cover the Maths and Physics you need and prepare you for a full Civil Engineering degree.
• Apprenticeship Route: Another option is a Civil Engineering apprenticeship. This allows you to gain on-the-job training alongside academic learning, eventually leading to a degree or professional qualifications.
There are several routes to reach this goal. If you would like more information or guidance, please contact the Waqf-e-Nau Department; we will be happy to help.
QHow are you still keeping in touch with Khalifatul-Masih Vaa and why is it important to have that bond with Khalifatul-Masih Vaa?
I still make it a priority to write regularly to Huzooraa, keeping him updated on my activities and seeking his prayers. I maintain a diary where I record the progress of my projects and other related work, which helps me keep track and share updates with Huzooraa. In addition to this, I also write to Huzooraa on a more personal level, sharing my intentions and seeking his guidance. I make every effort to come to the mosque
regularly, as staying connected to the Jama’at and the House of Allah is a vital part of my routine.
Bridge Project in Islamabad
Upcoming School Project in Liberia
“We Hear And We Obey”
by Abdur-Rauf Omoyele
“And of Abraham, who fulfilled (the commandments)”
(Sura an-Najm, Ch 53: V. 38)
The purpose for the establishment of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme is to bring about a spiritual revolution in the world. This is a very enormous task! It is the task of the prophets of Allah, their successors, and those who sincerely follow them.
In this age, this task has been entrusted to the true lover of The Holy Prophetsa, the Imam of the age, the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmasasof Qadian and after his demise, his khulafa continued to take on the responsibility with the support of Allah the Almighty. He continued to bless them with devoted supporters who were very firm and steadfast in the face of all adversities.
Like the companions of the Holy Prophetsa, they never turned
their back but forged ahead like a raging army dispelling all forms of spiritual darkness and uncleanliness that has overcome the heart and establishing the rule of Muhammadsa and Allah the Almighty therein.
As this mission continues, a spiritual infantry was created the responsibility of whose members would also be to assist in the mission, however, with the difference that they must be dedicated to this cause from the very moment they step into this world; the spiritual battlefield.
The members of this infantry have no unique status nor any special identity by default, rather they must strive to achieve a unique identity by adopting numerous standards the foremost of which is excelling others in relationship with Almighty Allah and “only by attaining the love and nearness of Allah can members of Waqf-eNau fulfill their pledge of bait to the Promised Messiahas and the demands of their waqf”. (Address UK Waqifeen-e-Nau, 2023)
Parents desire and take steps so that their unborn child may become part of the Waqf-eNau scheme. Then when the child matures, he is then obliged to acknowledge his own personal interest to remain part of the scheme at every significant milestone in his developmental life and pledges to remain dedicated to propagating the mission of the Promised Messiahas and the Jama’at.
For a child to accept to offer this sacrifice is an indication of the level of training, effort and prayers that the parents must have made on one hand, and on the other hand it becomes a bidding pledge that must be fulfilled to the letter by the child. Like Hazrat Ismailas who agreed to be sacrificed by his father without questioning, we have accepted to dWedicate our lives for the cause of Islam and must therefore be sincere and obedient to Khilafat and attached to the Nizam-e-Jama’at. The advantage of this would be that “if you are sincere with khilafat, it will not only benefit you personally and be a means of gaining the rewards of Allah, it will ensure that the unity within our jamaat will grow ever stronger.” (address UK Waqifeen-e-Nau, 2023)
Being a part of this spiritual infantry, special attention towards training would also be very important and
that training would more fruitful if done under the umbrella and direction of the Khalifa of the time, as it is under his khilafat that the spiritual warfare and governance is to take place. While drawing the attention especially of the Waqifeen-e-Nau and Waqifaat-eNau towards listening to the Friday sermons.
Huoor-e-Anwaraa said: “At the very least, they are to listen regularly to my sermons on MTA. And this instruction is not only important for the parents of Waqifeen-eNau but for every Ahmadi Muslim who wishes their progeny to stay attached to Nizam-e-Jamaat. They should make their homes Ahmadi Muslim homes, not wordly-minded homes.
Otherwise, future generations will, having been absorbed in the material world, not only become distant from Ahmadiyyat but from God Almighty and this will destroy their life in this world and the next.” (Friday Sermon, 28 Oct 2016)
In the same Friday Sermon, Huzooraa said that for a Waqfe-Nau to be special, he ought to demonstrate the following qualities:
• To excel others in relation with Almighty Allah.
• To have more fear of Allah than
• To achieve far higher standards of worship than others.
• Aside the five obligatory salat, nawafil prayers should also be observed.
• To have overall extremely high moral standard.
• One’s speech and actions should be different and unique.
• One should give precedence to faith over the world in every circumstances.
• Due to modesty, restraining ones look and not looking waywardly.
• Spend time to acquire religious knowledge.
These are like the details of the pledge we made to be part of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme.
The Khalifa of the time continues to draw our attention towards it in numerous ways and plain words for easy comprehension. He says: “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.”(Address to waqifeen-e-Nau UK ijtema 2025)
Huzooraa further admonished us to be more faithful and obedient to Allah the Almighty in every respect than other Ahmadis and to always keep in view the
extraordinary way in which Hazrat Ibrahimas fulfilled his pledge. Also, that we should look at the companions of the Holy Prophetsa who displayed incredible levels of faith and devotion. We should recite the Holy Quran, study the commentaries of the Promised Messiahas and the Khulafa. This is a huge responsibility which closes all avenues of laziness and negligence and makes one stand on that level that leads towards spiritual excellence. Like the Holy Quran teaches that everyone should vie with one another in good works (2:149). The word
used by the Holy Quran is indicative of a very high level of swiftness and speed.
It requires one to utilize his God given abilities and faculties to the utmost to attain all possible virtues without leaving any. Huzooraa says: “While every believer pledges to give precedence to their faith over all worldly matters, one who is abou to become waqf should be one who approaches the highest limits of such a stage” (Essence of Waqf-e-Nau, pp 6)
In simple term, our pledge demands from us that we should serve the Jamaat with all honesty in whatever capacity and that we should always try to fulfill the needs of the Jamaat and pay attention to our spiritual development.
We also need to remember this statement of the Promised Messiahas that “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.” ... And “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”. (Huzoor’s address to Waqifeen-e-Nau at UK ijtema 2025)
May Almighty Allah grant us the strength and ablity to fulfill our pledge in the most pleasing manner to Him and “May ...(we) be counted amongst the most faithful servants of the spiritual army of the Promised Messiahas, whose mission is not to conquer lands or territories but rather to win the hearts of mankind and to bring the people of all nations, races and beliefs towards Allah the Almighty.” (Huzoor’s address to Waqifeen-e-Nau at UK ijtema 2025)
Fulfilling The Pledge Of Waqf
Ashir
Ahmed Khan - Leicester
Waqf is a sacred pledge made by parents for their children before birth, dedicating their lives to the service of Islam. This pledge, initiated by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh, is a lifelong responsibility that requires effort, sacrifice, and spiritual dedication of the highest degree. This article aims to guide young Waqifeen-e-Nau on how to fulfil this blessed pledge.
Responsibilities
As Waqif-e-Nau, we must let our prayers define us. Upholding consistent prayer is essential, as neglecting it undermines the very essence of Waqf. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa has repeatedly emphasised that a Waqife-Nau who neglects Salat cannot claim to be fulfilling their pledge. The five daily prayers are not mere rituals but a means of communication with Allah, enabling us to seek His guidance in fulfilling our Waqf.
books of the Promised Messiahas, as well as actively participating in mosque classes and Jama’at programmes. By strengthening their knowledge of faith, Waqifeen-eNau become better equipped to engage in Tabligh (outreach work) and to act as role models in countering Islamophobia.
Readiness to serve must be adopted by all Waqifeen-e-Nau. Part of fulfilling the pledge of Waqf is demonstrating complete willingness to serve wherever the Jama’at requires. A Waqf-e-Nau must show readiness, prioritising obedience over personal comfort, and respond to the call of duty with the spirit of Labbaik.
Career
Moreover, a Waqif-e-Nau must develop a deep understanding of Islam and Jamaat-eAhmadiyya to truly appreciate the beauty, purpose, and significance of Waqf. To achieve this, Waqifeen should prioritise studying the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, and the
A Waqif-e-Nau should pursue professions that can aid the Jama’at such as medicine, education, engineering, journalism, IT and theology (as a missionary). Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa has repeatedly emphasised that Waqifeen-e-Nau must not drift aimlessly through academic or career paths, rather they should seek guidance from the Waqf-e-Nau department and choose fields that fulfil the growing global needs of the Jama’at.
Waqifeen-e-Nau should also aim to achieve the highest possible qualifications so that when the Jama’at assigns them responsibilities, they are fully prepared to serve with their skills.
“Alongside your professional and personal lives, you must sacrifice regular time for the sake of the Jama’at and never permit your worldly endeavours to cause you to neglect your religious responsibilities.”
(Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa address, 7th December 2019, at the International Waqfe-Nau Refresher Course).
Conclusion
In conclusion, Waqifeen-e-Nau should not see their pledge as a burden but as a unique opportunity to serve this blessed Jama’at
and the Khalifah of the time. Waqifeen must set an example not only for Ahmadis but for the wider world. Only then can we truly contribute to the success of the Jama’at and fulfil our pledge. We must remember to serve with humility and patience, for our reward will be everlasting in the hereafter.
Bibliography
1. https://www.alislam.org/articles/ fulfilling-pledge-of-waqf/
2. https://www.alislam.org/articles/trainingof-waqf-e-nau-duties-of-secretaries/https:// www.alislam.org/articles/training-of-waqfe-nau-duties-of-secretaries/
3. https://www.alislam.org/fridaysermon/2010-10-22.html
Waqfe Nau Exhibition Jalsa Salana UK 2025
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By the Grace of Allah the Almighty, this year, in collaboration with the Waqf-e-Nau Department Germany, the Central Waqf-e-Nau Department held an exhibition at Jalsa Salana UK 2025. The theme of this year’s Waqf-e-Nau exhibition was:
“And of Abraham who fulfilled the commandments?”
The exhibition explored how Hazrat Abrahamas and his son Hazrat Ismaelas were embodiments of obedience to Allah the Almighty. The Central Waqf-e-Nau Department created a soundproof immersive room, featuring a three-minute video on a 20-square-meter screen highlighting this subject. In light of the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, the video depicted the devotion of Hazrat Abrahamas and his family towards their Creator: how, at the command of Allah, Hazrat Abrahamas left his wife Hazrat Hajraas and infant Hazrat Ismaelas in a barren valley; how he endured persecution from his people; and how, through Divine grace, Allah the Almighty protected him. The clip also highlighted the obedience of Hazrat Ismaelas, who was ready to sacrifice himself upon Allah’s command.
In addition, the department prepared banners based on the address delivered by Huzoore-Anwaraa on 27th April 2025 at the National Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema UK, as well as Hazrat Musleh-eMaud’sra announcement ‘I need you’ in Al-Fazl (22nd May 1948) regarding the search for young Waqifeen. The Central Waqf-eNau Department also showcased souvenirs for Waqifeen-e-Nau and Waqifaat-e-Nau, including pens, badges, keychains, and hooded sweatshirts.
The team was available to provide guidance and career counselling to Waqifeen-e-Nau. Many individuals wishing to renew their bond or dedicate themselves to the Jama’at also received guidance. Furthermore, digital screens displayed Huzoor-e-Anwar’saa guidance on various topics related to Waqifeen-e-Nau and Waqifaate-Nau.
By the Grace of Allah, the Almighty more than 1,666 Waqifeen-e-Nau, Waqifaat-e-Nau, and parents benefitted from this exhibition. Below we would like to share some feedback we received from our guests:
• The best thing I have ever seen. The storytelling was beautiful. I love being Waqf-e-Nau and will try to become like Hazrat Ibrahimas.
• It was an immersive and soul touching experience. Really had me shook and made me to reflect on what I do and how can I be a true servant of Allah.
• Excellent production of the highest quality.
• Beautiful explanation of the
journey of Hazrat Ibrahimas.
• The curved screen added dynamics to the experience. It really made me ponder my connection with Allah the Almighty. MashAllah, very good!
• Excellent and professional concise presentation and food for thought. Allah bless you. (Ameen)
• It was a very good video MashAllah and eye opening!