- Virtual meeting between His Holiness and Nasirat from UK South.
- His Holiness virtual address at the MTA Conference.
- Summary of the Friday Sermon of 2nd July 2021.
Discussed in the above virtual meetings - (PLEASE NOTE): These do not represent the full answers given by Huzoor Aqdas (aba) You are encouraged to watch the full video sequence of each question by clicking on the time-link. Bold italic quotes are from Huzoor Aqdas (aba).
(55 secs) – On 26 June 2021, members of Nasirat UK South had the honour of a virtual meeting with Huzoor (aba). This was attended by over 370 young ladies who had gathered at Baitul Futuh Mosque. Following a formal session, members of nasirat (young ladies up to the age of 15) had the opportunity to ask Huzoor (aba), questions regarding faith and contemporary issues.
For the full address please visit: https://youtu.be/QCfNYBWYV5E
(30:52 mins): FRIDAY SERMON - 2 July 2021
Huzoor (aba) continued his series on the Companions of the Holy Prophet (saw).
Following this Huzoor (aba) announced the launch of a new online Ahmadiyya Encyclopaedia made by the Central Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre. The site address is www.ahmadipedia.org
On the homepage, a search engine opens and can be used to locate information. One can also ‘contribute’ information to the site. Please see link for detailed explanation about the site given by Huzoor (aba).
- (1:18 mins): How do I know if I have good friends?
Huzoor (aba) said God Almighty says one should use their wisdom to judge between good and bad just like you can judge, for example, what is good or rotten food. Huzoor (aba) said by interacting with one’s friends you can judge from amongst other things, their manner of speech and morals. Also you can identify sincere friends when you are in need of some help. - (3:22 mins): How can we stay true to our faith whilst others may hold worldly beliefs and afraid to express his or her own ideas due to the fear of being classified as rude or backward?
Huzoor (aba) stared by saying: “First thing is to remove your inferiority complex. If you believe that yours is a true religion and is the last of the religions and contains all the good teachings which were revealed to the previous prophets, then there should not be any complex.” Huzoor (aba) elaborated further by saying why force ‘worldly’ people to listen to you with regards to religious matters when they are not interested.
Huzoor (aba) also said make friends first and when you think they are ready to talk about God and faith, only then you should make such an approach. However, never say outrightly that Islam is a supreme religion over others but instead have an amicable discussion where you can express your sentiments of Islam in a manner that does not make feel people you are blunt and rude.
- (6:12 mins): A young lady said to Huzoor (aba) : "In our Religious Education lessons, I am sometimes faced with obnoxious and abusive comments from fellow students about the Promised Messiah (as), for example, they spread lies about the nature of his demise and therefore mock his truthfulness. How best shall I deal with this?
Huzoor (aba) said that, “...this is the way our opponents behave.” Huzoor (aba) further commented that: “...that history shows that although he [the Promised Messiah (as)] had some severe diarrhoea, this does mean he died on the toilet. He died in bed and there were doctors sitting at his bedside.” Huzoor (aba) said people just use this to to make obnoxious and abusive comments all the time.
Huzoor (aba) went on to explain that if the Pakistan Assembly can enact an obnoxious law in Pakistan declaring Ahmadis as Non-Muslims, what else can you expect from them? Huzoor (aba) said to the questioner: “Without any complex, you can clearly tell them that whatever they are saying, is just a lie and this is just a concocted story of your mullahs.” - (8:35 mins): A nasirat member said to Huzoor (aba) that at times, we do not agree with parent’s advice but later realise it was for our benefit. Huzoor, how can we improve this way of thinking and avoid such mistakes?
Huzoor (aba) said one should not be so hasty in making a decision and that when parents give any advice, instead of getting annoyed and refusing it outrightly, remain quiet, ponder over it and understand what they are saying by thinking if it is beneficial or not. Huzoor (aba) then said: “.... if you have any doubts to that advice, then ask them again and it is the duty of your parents that they should satisfy you.” Huzoor (aba) went on to say to also pray to Allah Almighty that He enables you to act in the best manner following such advice from parents. “Think twice, pray to Allah before taking any decision.” - (11:06 mins): Huzoor (aba) was asked what prayers are beneficial in improving one’s mental health when facing pressure from societal norms and expectations?
“First thing is, as I have already said, remove all the complexes with regards to your religion, with regards to your faith, with regards to your appearance and with regards to your family background.” Huzoor (aba) then said to pray to Allah Almighty to guide you and dedicate one full Sajda for this purpose that may Allah Almighty gives you the strength to deal with the bad things of present-day society. In addition, Huzoor (aba) also said to recite Durood Shareef and La hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billahil Aliyil Azeem (There is no might nor power except with Allah) as much as you can and try to learn the meaning of this and also do Istigfhar – as all these will save you from the bad things and will create and develop confidence. - (13:10 mins): Racism has been extremely normalised over the years. What are Huzoor’s thoughts on this and how should racists comment’s be dealt with?
Huzoor (aba) started by saying the fault lies with both sides and mentioned about immigrant and migrants who do not adapt into society but isolate themselves and also those who work but pay no taxes or just live off benefits. Such behaviour causes animosity from the local population. “... this is why, those people, those leaders who have some [ill will]] about the immigrants, or do not like immigrants, they will try to incite the general public. This is why racism is increasing.” Huzoor (aba) continued by saying that if greater integration was adopted by immigrants, then doubts of local people will be removed. However, Huzoor (aba) emphasised that it does not mean you dress yourself as they do, or go to clubs, drink alcohol, dancing or anything that lowers your morals. But if people “realise immigrants are beneficial for our society, they are participating in the betterment of the country and trying to improve the economy of the country, then they will not raise such type of questions.”
Huzoor (aba) concluded by saying: “Tell your friends we are trying to be part of the nation and you tell them that it is our belief, that the country we are living in is our country and it is the saying that the love of your country is part of your [Islamic] faith...” - (18:22 mins): Huzoor (aba) delivered the keynote address at the MTA virtual Conference closing session on Sunday 27 June 2021. The Conference had run over the weekend and included a number of workshops, interactive sessions ad training seminars. Below is a brief synopsis in bullet form of Huzoor’s (aba) address after which a link is given to to the full address. Huzoor (aba) in one of these sessions said: “One benefit which I get from these virtual meetings is that I can see your faces. I can see how strong and staunch the people of the community are in their faith and I can see the love for Khilafat on their faces ....”
- During his address Huzoor (aba) spoke in depth about the history of MTA and how since the time of the Promised Messiah (as), the Jama’at has made use of advanced technologies and resources for the spread of the true Islam.
- “In 1938, a new chapter in the history of the Jama'at commenced when for the very first time, the message of true Islam was delivered through the voice of the Khalifa of the time to a large audience through the means of a loudspeaker...” This historic occasion was when the second Khalifa (ra) delivered an address from Masjid Aqsa in Qadian.
- On this occasion, the second Khalifa (ra) prophesied and declared that the time was surely near when the Khalifa would deliver a speech in Qadian whilst simultaneously his voice would be heard in every nation and every corner of the world. In the years that followed, glimpses of that blessed future came into view. Huzoor (aba) gave the example of this by saying Jama’at missionaries and other representatives were sent to different countries where they relayed the true message of Islam through radio broadcasts. These broadcasts to wider audiences, said Huzoor (aba) were achieved by acquiring slots on public or commercial radio stations.
- Huzoor (aba) mentioned how during the pandemic, Allah Almighty has blessed Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) with the opportunity of bringing the worldwide community ever closer to its Khalifa.
- Huzoor (aba) praised MTA for producing these virtual Mulaqat programmes which also provide Tabligh and Tarbiyat perspectives that are hugely beneficial for its viewers.
- Huzoor (aba) said: “Many people provide feedback that having watched the Mulaqats, their faith and bond with Khilafat has strengthened or that they have learnt new points that will aid their moral and spiritual development.”
- During these virtual Mulaqats, questions are asked to Huzoor (aba) and in this MTA address, Huzoor (aba) said people write and comment that many questions they had in their minds for some time have been answered through these sessions and that they have also understood the vision and views of the Khalifa on religious as well as contemporary matters.
- “Many also write how these programmes [virtual mulaqats] have motivated them to personally improve themselves and to strive to increase their service to the Jama’at and the unity in the Jama’at...” said Huzoor (aba)
- Huzoor (aba) said about MTA that: “It is eliminating distances, removing barriers and above all ensuring that the Jama’at of the Promised Messiah (as) remains united at the hand of Khilafat.”
- The reach of MTA is indeed to all corners of the globe as Huzoor (aba) stated, “...the teachings of the Promised Messiah (as) and instructions of the Khalifa of the time, are reaching all nations and people through MTA.
- Huzoor (aba) expressed his immense gratitude and love to all the permanent workers of MTA (who work with minimal salary compared to the industry standard) and to potentially thousands of worldwide unpaid volunteers across the world who work tirelessly and with great devotion.
- Concluding Huzoor (aba) said, “...I reiterate that both the permanent staff of MTA and every volunteer wherever they are serving are all deserving of our sincere appreciation and prayers.”
For the full address please visit: https://youtu.be/QCfNYBWYV5E
(30:52 mins): FRIDAY SERMON - 2 July 2021
Huzoor (aba) continued his series on the Companions of the Holy Prophet (saw).
Following this Huzoor (aba) announced the launch of a new online Ahmadiyya Encyclopaedia made by the Central Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre. The site address is www.ahmadipedia.org
On the homepage, a search engine opens and can be used to locate information. One can also ‘contribute’ information to the site. Please see link for detailed explanation about the site given by Huzoor (aba).