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MARCH 2022 LISTINGS
March 4th 2022: (Link to full MTA UK YouTube programme)
- Virtual meeting with National Amila of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Burkino Faso.
- Virtual meeting with members of PAAMA UK.
- Friday Sermon (brief extract on Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) and request for prayers for current global situation.
- 0:00 – Intro.
- 0:57 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Khuddam Amila from Burkina Faso.
- 1:53 – Conversation with Mohtamim Tarbiyyat.
- 3:53 – Conversation with Mohtamim Tarbiyyat Nau Mubaeen.
- 5:54 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with Khuddam Amila Burkina Faso.
- 6:23 – Introduction of Mulaqat with PAAMA UK members.
- 7:47 – Words of gratitude by Tommy Kallon, President PAAMA UK.
- 8:23 – Taranahs recited by Lajna and men members.
- 11:57 – Why are wives and children are mentioned as enemies in the Holy Qur’an and not husbands?
- 15:02 – How can one remain resolute in the Allah the Almighty?
- 18:28 – The African continent was marred with war again, what is Huzoor’s (aba) advice to the leaders of African nations?
- 22:14 – What could be done in a situation where PAAMA UK members do not attend Jama’at meeting as they are held in Urdu language?
- 24:21 – Why are Pakistani Ahmadis not allowed to fight defensively?
- 28:50 – How can we develop more passion and love towards Khilafat?
- 32:59 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with PAAMA UK members.
- 34:06 – Friday Sermon Clip - Request for prayers regarding current world situation.
Questions asked during PAAMA UK sessions but not covered in the Youtube video appear in the Al-Hakam articles of the above events. Readers are encouraged to read these articles at the Al-Hakam website as they go in more details than what we have presented here. (Direct link to the article is in the date header)
Al-Hakam (27th February, PAAMA UK)
“This is the duty of each and every Muslim woman and being the member of Lajna PAAMA – you are living here in the Western world where religious activities are not taken seriously, or not considered good even, too much is spoken against religion – so here you will have to maintain your traditions and your religion as well. This is your duty.”
“Women should not display their pictures on their profiles – not only the girls [but also] grown-up women, those who are mature, those who have attained their age of maturity because that can harm them.
“There are quite a number of men who are not of good nature, they can take advantage of their profile pictures by using them somewhere which is not appropriate.
“This is why I say women should be very much careful as there is hijab and purdah essential for women, not for men. Men have only been asked that they should lower their gaze, keep their eyes low. They should not see the women without any restriction. But women have been asked that along with lowering their gaze, they should also cover their faces.
“This is why this is the Islamic teaching that you should not permit men to misuse your profile, your picture or they blackmail you somewhere or they contact you and then you will be in trouble. This is the only thing. […]"
Huzoor (aba) said this instruction was not only for Uganda Lajna but all Ahmadi Muslim women in the world. Referring to Uganda Lajna, Huzoor (aba) , with a smile, said:
“I think Uganda Lajna is more particular in implementing this directive. So I am happy that they are active Lajna. Uganda Lajna is quite active.”
“But your own nails should not be very long. This is the tradition, the hadith of the Holy Prophet (sa) that you cut your nails so that no dirt, no dirty thing gets into it and when you are eating you may have contaminated food and the contamination can go through your nails to your stomach. This is why Allah the Almighty says that you cut your nails, keep your nails clean.
“But if for some function you are wearing nails just for one or two hours, then there is no problem.”
“But, first, you make a plan – what is your plan? What typeof work do you want to do? What type of project do you want to start in Africa? And if Humanity First or IAAAE or even our central Jamaat organisation, or auxiliary organisation are doing any project in Africa, Pan-African members can help them.
“You are here now, financially you are better off than those people living in Africa so you can contribute towards those projects which are being run by Humanity First or other Jama'at auxiliary organisations, or Jamaat’s central system or IAAAE or any other charity. So, you can help them.
“You can find out in which part of the country – or which country – people are more in need of some development projects so that you can ask Humanity First or other organisations that ‘these are the people who are deprived of their basic necessities and they should be helped.’
“And then, if you have any idea that how these people can be helped, you can give your idea to those people and even extend your help to them. You can ask them that ‘PAAMA as a whole can also be part of this project in any way you are in need of.’”
Al-Hakam (27th February, PAAMA UK)
- QUESTION: Mariyum Bosu Sahiba asked about what expectations Huzoor (aba) had from PAAMA UK Lajna members.
“This is the duty of each and every Muslim woman and being the member of Lajna PAAMA – you are living here in the Western world where religious activities are not taken seriously, or not considered good even, too much is spoken against religion – so here you will have to maintain your traditions and your religion as well. This is your duty.”
- QUESTION: Khola Sahiba, referred to an instruction received by Lajna Uganda about the profile pictures of girls. She asked how parents should explain to young girls why their photographs should not be used as profile pictures.
“Women should not display their pictures on their profiles – not only the girls [but also] grown-up women, those who are mature, those who have attained their age of maturity because that can harm them.
“There are quite a number of men who are not of good nature, they can take advantage of their profile pictures by using them somewhere which is not appropriate.
“This is why I say women should be very much careful as there is hijab and purdah essential for women, not for men. Men have only been asked that they should lower their gaze, keep their eyes low. They should not see the women without any restriction. But women have been asked that along with lowering their gaze, they should also cover their faces.
“This is why this is the Islamic teaching that you should not permit men to misuse your profile, your picture or they blackmail you somewhere or they contact you and then you will be in trouble. This is the only thing. […]"
Huzoor (aba) said this instruction was not only for Uganda Lajna but all Ahmadi Muslim women in the world. Referring to Uganda Lajna, Huzoor (aba) , with a smile, said:
“I think Uganda Lajna is more particular in implementing this directive. So I am happy that they are active Lajna. Uganda Lajna is quite active.”
- QUESTION: Lajna member asked if Ahmadi women could wear artificial nails and eyelashes.
“But your own nails should not be very long. This is the tradition, the hadith of the Holy Prophet (sa) that you cut your nails so that no dirt, no dirty thing gets into it and when you are eating you may have contaminated food and the contamination can go through your nails to your stomach. This is why Allah the Almighty says that you cut your nails, keep your nails clean.
“But if for some function you are wearing nails just for one or two hours, then there is no problem.”
- QUESTION: Nooruddeen Jahangeer Khan Sahib asked how PAAMA UK could better serve the needs of the African people. For example, could PAAMA collaborate with organisations like Humanity First and serve Africans?
“But, first, you make a plan – what is your plan? What typeof work do you want to do? What type of project do you want to start in Africa? And if Humanity First or IAAAE or even our central Jamaat organisation, or auxiliary organisation are doing any project in Africa, Pan-African members can help them.
“You are here now, financially you are better off than those people living in Africa so you can contribute towards those projects which are being run by Humanity First or other Jama'at auxiliary organisations, or Jamaat’s central system or IAAAE or any other charity. So, you can help them.
“You can find out in which part of the country – or which country – people are more in need of some development projects so that you can ask Humanity First or other organisations that ‘these are the people who are deprived of their basic necessities and they should be helped.’
“And then, if you have any idea that how these people can be helped, you can give your idea to those people and even extend your help to them. You can ask them that ‘PAAMA as a whole can also be part of this project in any way you are in need of.’”
- Virtual separate meetings with Atfal and Khuddam from USA.
- Brief extract of the IAAAE Annual Symposium.
- Friday Sermon (brief extract on Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra).
- 0:00 – Intro.
- 1:03 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Atfal from USA.
- 1:41 – Is this true that prayers of younger children are easily accepted?
- 4:00 – What is the difference between arrogance and confidence?
- 8:23 – How can we be happier?
- 11:26 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with Atfal from USA.
- 11:47 – Introduction of IAAAE annual symposium, final session.
- 12:16 – Duty of Ahmadi Muslims if a world war erupts.
- 13:41 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Khuddam from USA.
- 13:49 – How can one be a good Muslim whilst holding onto his culture?
- 19:08 – How should we respond to those that say Homeopathy only acts as a placebo?
- 23:58 – How can we show complete obedience to Khilafat?
- 31:46 – What is Huzoor’s (aba) guidance about those parents who do not bring their children to the mosque?
- 35:17 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with Khuddam from USA.
- 36:09 – Friday Sermon Clip - A call for Muslim Ummah to unite.
Questions asked during the above virtual mulaqats but not covered in the Youtube video appear in the Al-Hakam articles and produced below. Readers are still encouraged to read these articles on the Al-Hakam website as they go in more details than what we have presented here. (Direct link to the article is in the date header)
Al-Hakam (5th March, Atfal USA)
Huzoor (aba) further stated: “Now you understand all these things, and if your friends also understand this, then this is the right age to do tabligh.”
Al-Hakam (6th March, Khuddam – USA)
“This is the only solution we can have at present. But those who have a transport facility – they have their own cars – then they should come. Not only in the United States but in Australia even there are quite a number of people living far from the local centre but they do come for congregational prayer at least once a day and they have to drive for half an hour or more for that. […]”
Huzoor (aba) said MKA USA, Ansarullah and the Jama'at system should do proper tarbiyat of those who are living near the mosque within 15-20 minutes.
Regarding those who did not attend the mosque despite being close, Huzoor (aba) said: “There’s a lack of tarbiyat. If there is proper tarbiyat then at least you can see that the presence in the mosque is somehow better than before. […]
“If they have a genuine reason for not coming then at least they should have their own centre in their local areas. […] But this is the tarbiyat and the will and determination to come to the mosque and to the centre, and to participate in the Jama'at’s activities.
“If you don’t have any desire, then you cannot do anything. So, it all depends on your tarbiyat. Try to activate your tarbiyat department.”
Huzoor (aba) said it was not only Islam that prohibited such things, rather the law of the land did so too. Those taking such drugs should be told about their harmful consequences but, in the end, “our work is just to remind them, apart from that we cannot do anything else”.
“[It is] because I am an Ahmadi Muslim and we believe in religion. We believe that whenever we do some good things Allah the Almighty will reward us either here or in the Hereafter. And because we believe in the life after death, this is why to please Allah the Almighty and get the reward in the life after death, we do good things. And even we do good things to create peace, and harmony and love in the society. We discharge the duties towards Allah the Almighty to please him.
“When you talk to them in this way then those who are interested will ask you more about religion. Those who are not interested will just leave you and even it’s quite possible they laugh at you, or they make you sometimes a laughing stock. But never mind. Don’t have any inferiority complex that they are mocking at you.
“This is how you, yourself have to create an atmosphere around you with which people themselves ask you ‘what is religion’”.
“Be confident in it!”
“And there are some, few among them even who offer their prayers. But their understanding is not good with regard to religion and obedience.
“You always say in your pledge of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, even [in] the conditions of bai‘at, that you will obey the decisions of the Khalifa of the time; the ‘ma‘ruf’ decision – and they say it means the Khalifa of the time can also take the decisions which are not ma‘ruf. But they are wrong in this.
Do they have any list of ma‘ruf and not ma‘ruf – that ‘this is right, and this is wrong’?
“Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I has said that this word has been used for the Holy Prophet (sa) in the Holy Qur'an, that I will obey the Holy Prophet (sa) in his ma‘ruf decisions. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I said that ‘Have they made any list of ma‘ruf and not ma‘ruf decisions of the Holy Prophet (sa)? Which of his decision was right and which was wrong? So, he said the meaning is that whatever Allah has commanded they will follow.
“Just last Friday’s sermon I mentioned that Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) said in his first sermon that ‘Whenever you see that I’m deviating from the Qur'anic injunctions, the commandments, and the sunnah, then guide me and don’t obey me. But apart from that you don’t have the right.’
“That means the Khalifa of the time always guides you according to the teachings of the Holy Quran – commandments given in the Holy Qur'an – and the sunnah. And once he gives the directives or guidance to you according to the Qur'an and the sunnah then you don’t have any excuse to say ‘we disobey’.
“Either you prove that ‘your commandment, your order, your guidance’ is against the teaching of the Holy Qur'an and the practice of the Holy Prophet (sa) – that is sunnah – or obey it.
“If you prove that it is not in the Holy Qur'an and has never been practised by the Holy Prophet (sa) then you will have to give the proof of it and for that you will write to the Khalifa of the time instead of just talking and giving loose comments on social media.
“So, this is the right way.”
Huzoor (aba) continued: “Even I remember in my first or second sermon I said that ‘Whenever you see something wrong in me, you ask me. And try to correct me. If I think that whatever I said was right, then I will give you the proof that I was right. If you are right, then I will correct myself. But you don’t have the right to talk here and there.’ That was my first or second sermon after Khilafat. So even I have said this thing.
“Ma‘ruf means anything which is according to the Qur'an.”
Huzoor (aba) then referred to a hadith that once a group of Companions was sent for an expedition and on the way, the commander told the Companions to jump into a fire that they were passing. Some of the Companions rejected this instruction but there were some who said ‘we should jump’ as there was the commandment of obeying the leader. The commander saw they were getting serious so he told them he was just joking.
When the group came back to the Holy Prophet (sa) they informed him of the incident. The Holy Prophet (sa) said those who were ready to jump into the fire were wrong as this would be suicide and it was against the Holy Qur'an. He said this decision of the commander was not ma‘ruf, it was wrong and those who refused to do it took the right decision.
Huzoor (aba) said: “Any decision which is against the teaching of the Qur'an and sunnah is not ma‘ruf and you have the right to disobey it. But the decision which is according to the Quran and sunnah, you have to obey it.”
Huzoor (aba) said one could not publicly start commenting on decisions of the Khalifa, rather they should write directly to the Khalifa of the time, In such a case the person should give their proof over why they thought a decision was wrong. The Khalifa of the time would either give his proof of why it was right or if the person was correct, he would take the decision back.
“But you have no right to spread and mislead the people on social media.”
“By seeing this your fellow students would know that you are a person of different nature. If your morals are good, you always behave well, your language is always good, [you] are not doing any immoral things, not thinking ill of others, never try to harm any other, do not fight or quarrel, [you] are always busy with your school studies or whatever the extra-curriculum activities planned or given to you by the school, then they would know that these students are different. And those students who are of good nature, they themselves will come to you and try to make you friends. This is the only way.
“And if you come across any person whom you know, who has been your friend and now has changed and is not morally good, then leave him. This is the only way you can save yourself from the negativity of your daily life in the school.
“And try to increase your religious knowledge as well because sometimes they will argue with you, they will ask so many questions. And then when they ask some questions from you, you should be able to answer them with regards to your religion.”
“The link between the soul, body and brain has been discussed in detail, has been elaborated in detail, by the Promised Messiah (as) in his book 'The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam'. I think the second question he raised can answer your question. You are a grown-up, educated person you should read 'The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' and there you would find the answer.”
Huzoor (aba) said the answer needed a detailed response that would take more time. He, therefore, asked Fiaz to read The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam and if he did not understand it he could write to Huzoor (aba) for clarification.
Al-Hakam (5th March, Atfal USA)
- QUESTION: Faraan Jadran asked Huzoor (aba) what the right age was to start doing tabligh to friends and class-fellows.
Huzoor (aba) further stated: “Now you understand all these things, and if your friends also understand this, then this is the right age to do tabligh.”
- QUESTION: Abdul Hamid Bamgbopa stated that in this current time, almost everything was linked to electronic devices including schoolwork. He asked Huzoor (aba) how one could balance their time without overusing electronic devices.
- QUESTION: Fateh Rafiq asked Huzoor (aba) that if he encountered a person who was rude to him and ruined his day, how should he handle such a situation.
- QUESTION: Aayan Choudary asked Huzoor (aba) how one should respond to those who spoke ill about Islam.
- QUESTION: Hizqeel Ehsan asked Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa how he could be more like the Holy Prophet (saw).
- QUESTION: Luqman Rahman said that he was a waqif-e-nau and desired to be a chef. He asked if this career could help the Jama'at.
- QUESTION: Zaid Rahman stated that he would try to read the Holy Qur'an daily and said that he had read it in Arabic. He asked Huzoor (aba) at what age he should start reading its translation.
- QUESTION: Faris Iqbal, 8, asked Huzoor (aba) which book of the Promised Messiah (as) he would recommend someone of his age to read.
- QUESTION: Momin Chaudhry asked Huzoor (aba) who his favourite teacher was as a student.
- QUESTION: Affan Sindhu asked Huzoor (aba)a what his view was of hunting animals.
- QUESTION: Hamza Abdullah asked Huzoor (aba) how it was like to have Amir Sahib USA as his brother growing up.
- QUESTION: Daniyal Khan asked if others living in the universe on other planets also worshipped Allah.
- QUESTION: Rohan Zafar said that in verse 109 of Surah Hud, Allah says that heaven is “a gift that shall not be cut off.” He asked that if Allah was eternal, how was it possible for humans to also live eternally in heaven. He asked Huzoor (aba) to explain and expand on this matter.
Al-Hakam (6th March, Khuddam – USA)
- QUESTION: Mahid Kaisar Sahib from Chicago said Khuddam in the USA were geographically spread out. He asked Huzoor (aba) how MKA USA could help Khuddam attend salat in the mosque more regularly and join Jama'at events.
“This is the only solution we can have at present. But those who have a transport facility – they have their own cars – then they should come. Not only in the United States but in Australia even there are quite a number of people living far from the local centre but they do come for congregational prayer at least once a day and they have to drive for half an hour or more for that. […]”
Huzoor (aba) said MKA USA, Ansarullah and the Jama'at system should do proper tarbiyat of those who are living near the mosque within 15-20 minutes.
Regarding those who did not attend the mosque despite being close, Huzoor (aba) said: “There’s a lack of tarbiyat. If there is proper tarbiyat then at least you can see that the presence in the mosque is somehow better than before. […]
“If they have a genuine reason for not coming then at least they should have their own centre in their local areas. […] But this is the tarbiyat and the will and determination to come to the mosque and to the centre, and to participate in the Jama'at’s activities.
“If you don’t have any desire, then you cannot do anything. So, it all depends on your tarbiyat. Try to activate your tarbiyat department.”
- QUESTION: Azeem Shams Sahib from Silicon Valley asked Huzoor (aba) about Khuddam who used recreational and illegal drugs.
Huzoor (aba) said it was not only Islam that prohibited such things, rather the law of the land did so too. Those taking such drugs should be told about their harmful consequences but, in the end, “our work is just to remind them, apart from that we cannot do anything else”.
- QUESTION: Fahad Amir Sahib from Las Vegas asked how Ahmadi Muslim youth could convince their friends who didn’t believe in religion about the importance of religion in one’s life.
“[It is] because I am an Ahmadi Muslim and we believe in religion. We believe that whenever we do some good things Allah the Almighty will reward us either here or in the Hereafter. And because we believe in the life after death, this is why to please Allah the Almighty and get the reward in the life after death, we do good things. And even we do good things to create peace, and harmony and love in the society. We discharge the duties towards Allah the Almighty to please him.
“When you talk to them in this way then those who are interested will ask you more about religion. Those who are not interested will just leave you and even it’s quite possible they laugh at you, or they make you sometimes a laughing stock. But never mind. Don’t have any inferiority complex that they are mocking at you.
“This is how you, yourself have to create an atmosphere around you with which people themselves ask you ‘what is religion’”.
“Be confident in it!”
- QUESTION: Zaryab Farooq Sahib from Bay Point, California asked about those Ahmadis who, on social media, have not shown the best examples concerning obedience to Khilafat.
“And there are some, few among them even who offer their prayers. But their understanding is not good with regard to religion and obedience.
“You always say in your pledge of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, even [in] the conditions of bai‘at, that you will obey the decisions of the Khalifa of the time; the ‘ma‘ruf’ decision – and they say it means the Khalifa of the time can also take the decisions which are not ma‘ruf. But they are wrong in this.
Do they have any list of ma‘ruf and not ma‘ruf – that ‘this is right, and this is wrong’?
“Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I has said that this word has been used for the Holy Prophet (sa) in the Holy Qur'an, that I will obey the Holy Prophet (sa) in his ma‘ruf decisions. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I said that ‘Have they made any list of ma‘ruf and not ma‘ruf decisions of the Holy Prophet (sa)? Which of his decision was right and which was wrong? So, he said the meaning is that whatever Allah has commanded they will follow.
“Just last Friday’s sermon I mentioned that Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) said in his first sermon that ‘Whenever you see that I’m deviating from the Qur'anic injunctions, the commandments, and the sunnah, then guide me and don’t obey me. But apart from that you don’t have the right.’
“That means the Khalifa of the time always guides you according to the teachings of the Holy Quran – commandments given in the Holy Qur'an – and the sunnah. And once he gives the directives or guidance to you according to the Qur'an and the sunnah then you don’t have any excuse to say ‘we disobey’.
“Either you prove that ‘your commandment, your order, your guidance’ is against the teaching of the Holy Qur'an and the practice of the Holy Prophet (sa) – that is sunnah – or obey it.
“If you prove that it is not in the Holy Qur'an and has never been practised by the Holy Prophet (sa) then you will have to give the proof of it and for that you will write to the Khalifa of the time instead of just talking and giving loose comments on social media.
“So, this is the right way.”
Huzoor (aba) continued: “Even I remember in my first or second sermon I said that ‘Whenever you see something wrong in me, you ask me. And try to correct me. If I think that whatever I said was right, then I will give you the proof that I was right. If you are right, then I will correct myself. But you don’t have the right to talk here and there.’ That was my first or second sermon after Khilafat. So even I have said this thing.
“Ma‘ruf means anything which is according to the Qur'an.”
Huzoor (aba) then referred to a hadith that once a group of Companions was sent for an expedition and on the way, the commander told the Companions to jump into a fire that they were passing. Some of the Companions rejected this instruction but there were some who said ‘we should jump’ as there was the commandment of obeying the leader. The commander saw they were getting serious so he told them he was just joking.
When the group came back to the Holy Prophet (sa) they informed him of the incident. The Holy Prophet (sa) said those who were ready to jump into the fire were wrong as this would be suicide and it was against the Holy Qur'an. He said this decision of the commander was not ma‘ruf, it was wrong and those who refused to do it took the right decision.
Huzoor (aba) said: “Any decision which is against the teaching of the Qur'an and sunnah is not ma‘ruf and you have the right to disobey it. But the decision which is according to the Quran and sunnah, you have to obey it.”
Huzoor (aba) said one could not publicly start commenting on decisions of the Khalifa, rather they should write directly to the Khalifa of the time, In such a case the person should give their proof over why they thought a decision was wrong. The Khalifa of the time would either give his proof of why it was right or if the person was correct, he would take the decision back.
“But you have no right to spread and mislead the people on social media.”
- QUESTION: Atir Bhatti from Los Angeles asked what Ahmadi youth could do to stay away from the negativity they faced in school or college.
“By seeing this your fellow students would know that you are a person of different nature. If your morals are good, you always behave well, your language is always good, [you] are not doing any immoral things, not thinking ill of others, never try to harm any other, do not fight or quarrel, [you] are always busy with your school studies or whatever the extra-curriculum activities planned or given to you by the school, then they would know that these students are different. And those students who are of good nature, they themselves will come to you and try to make you friends. This is the only way.
“And if you come across any person whom you know, who has been your friend and now has changed and is not morally good, then leave him. This is the only way you can save yourself from the negativity of your daily life in the school.
“And try to increase your religious knowledge as well because sometimes they will argue with you, they will ask so many questions. And then when they ask some questions from you, you should be able to answer them with regards to your religion.”
- QUESTION: Fiaz Ahmad Sahib from Seattle asked if apart from the brain, the soul also made decisions and if so how could this be explained.
“The link between the soul, body and brain has been discussed in detail, has been elaborated in detail, by the Promised Messiah (as) in his book 'The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam'. I think the second question he raised can answer your question. You are a grown-up, educated person you should read 'The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' and there you would find the answer.”
Huzoor (aba) said the answer needed a detailed response that would take more time. He, therefore, asked Fiaz to read The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam and if he did not understand it he could write to Huzoor (aba) for clarification.
- Virtual separate meetings with Atfal and Khuddam from USA.
- Mulaqat with the Alislam.org website team.
- Friday Sermon (brief extract on Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra)).
- 0:00 – Intro.
- 1:02 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Atfal from USA.
- 1:36 – Presentation on the Baitul Ikram Mosque, Dallas.
- 2:41 – Why does Allah put us through trials?
- 6:44 – Allah say’s to ‘worship Him’ and then we also know that Allah does not need our worship, can Huzoor (aba) elaborate on this?
- 10:00 – What should children do to become nearer to Allah?
- 12:08 – How should we respond to those that say Jesus (as) is the son of God?
- 15:15 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with Atfal from USA.
- 16:02 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Khuddam from USA.
- 17:01 – How can Ahmadi Muslims fulfil their duties towards the progress of the Jama’at?
- 22:35 – Have any doubt arisen in your mind regarding the truth Ahmadiyyat?
- 26:49 – How should we balance our religious values?
- 30:41 – How does Huzoor (aba) feel when he receives our letters?
- 32:05 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with Khuddam from USA.
- 32:22 – Mulaqat with the Alislam.org team.
- 34:15 – Friday Sermon Clip 18 March 2022.
Questions asked during the above virtual mulaqats but not covered in the Youtube video appear in the Al-Hakam articles and produced below. Readers are still encouraged to read these articles on the Al-Hakam website as they go in more details than what we have presented here. (Direct link to the article is in the date header)
Al-Hakam (12th March, Atfal USA)
But, if you know – clearly know – that this animal has been slaughtered in the name of something which is other than Allah the Exalted, then do not partake [of it].”
اَسْتَغفِرُاللهَ رَبِّيْ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْه
“And at the same time, you should pray in your prayers that you always get good things from your siblings, and neither you make them unhappy, nor they make you unhappy and that both of you may live together amicably, in a friendly manner, in a brotherly manner. So, the thing is that an Ahmadi boy or girl, man or woman, [should] show patience, and their patience level should be very high. If you develop that one, then you will not get annoyed or you will not take revenge from your brothers and sisters.”
Even in the Bible, Jesus (as) Christ has categorically said that ‘I am only the prophet for my own people, for my own tribes.’ But it is the Qur'an which claims that the Holy Prophet (sa) has come for the whole of mankind. He has been sent by Allah the Exalted for the whole of mankind. He is a mercy for the whole of mankind. So, despite the fact that all the religions are true religions, but, one thing is, that they have deviated from their true teachings.
Secondly, they never claimed that they came, or they were sent by Allah the Exalted for the whole of the mankind; but the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was sent – and it is a claim of the Holy Qur'an – it has been categorically announced by himself as well and it is written in the Holy Qur'an very clearly that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the mercy for the whole of mankind. He has been sent for the whole of mankind as the Warner and the Giver of glad tidings.
So, this is why we say despite the fact that all the religions were true religions but now their teachings have been corrupted by their followers. And it so happened that some of the traditions also entered into the Islamic teachings. This is why it was the promise of Allah the Exalted to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that in the Latter Days a person who will be the lover and the follower of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, will be sent by Allah the Exalted as the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, and if there is any corruption in the religious teachings in Islam then he will rectify it and he will revive the religion. So, now, Islam is the true religion that is in its original shape. There is no book of the previous prophets that is in its original shape. It is only the Holy Qur'an that is in its original shape. And our opponents even accept this thing that there has never been any change in the Qur'an despite the fact that there had been some temptations to change it. And it is the claim of Allah the Exalted, in the Holy Qur'an, that the Qur'an will never be changed, and this is why we see that even today the Holy Quran is in the same form as it was revealed to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
This is why we say that Islam is the final religion and that was the claim of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and that has been announced by Allah the Exalted and it was even prophesied by the previous Prophets.”
Al-Hakam (13th March, Khuddam USA)
“Since you are a grown-up boy now – I think you are 15 or 16 – so when you’re praying, you [should] also pray to Allah the Almighty that He gives you the strength to be steadfast in your prayers, in remembering Allah.
“If you want Allah the Almighty you have to ask Allah that it should never happen that you lose Him. And if you pray to him fervently in this manner, then I don’t think you will ever have any desire to have a break to offer any of your prayer.”
“If you need Allah the Almighty you have to say to Allah that you need Him. Then He will help you.
“And because at that time, you might be busy in either your studies, or any book which you like more, or any TV programme, or any programme on your tablet or iPad or somewhere, which you think should be given more preference than the prayer. If that be the case, then you will lose. Even during the prayer time, you leave everything and pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah always keeps you to steadfast in your prayers.”
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كلّ ذَنبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
[I seek forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, for all my sins, and turn towards Him.]
“And you should know the meaning of it. And if you’re doing it fervently and you are remembering Allah the Almighty, and even during your five daily prayers you pray to Allah that Allah saves you from all these things, then Allah will save you.
“And never ever try to see the programmes on your internet, on your media, on your television which can lead you to go astray. There are good websites also. Never ever open any bad website, any link, which can lead you to the bad things.
“And try to read the Holy Qur'an daily and know the meaning of it also. Now you are grown up Masha-Allah with a beautiful beard.”
“At this age, you should also try to give some time to increase your religious knowledge. And make it a point that you will never lose your five daily prayer; you will never miss any prayer during the day and you will offer your five daily prayers regularly. And pray to Allah the Almighty in your prayers as well, when you are in sajdah position, that Allah saves you from all the bad things of the society.
“It is only Allah Who can help us. Otherwise, the society we are living in is such that if we are relaxed, even a little relaxation can just ruin us – ruin our religion, our life. […] We have to be very much careful and vigilant.
“To save yourself from Satan is very much difficult and without Allah’s help, without prayer, without involving yourself in learning more about the Qur'anic commandments or other religious literature, you cannot save yourself.
“You should try to find some time, spare some time you give to your religious studies and that will also increase you in your faith.
“Always say:
أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
“And:
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كلّ ذَنبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
“Secondly, when you are walking on the streets then don’t open your eyes once you see somebody. It is true that if you close your eyes you will collide with somebody […] so ‘lower your gaze’ means you can open your eyes – not wide-opened eyes – see that you are just seeing the way, not the person. You have to avoid it.
“At the same time, you should also do istighfar that Allah the Almighty saves you from any bad scene which you may come across on the way.”
Huzoor (aba) noted that one could not lower their gaze completely while walking outside as this would lead to accidents and more harm. Huzoor (aba) said ‘lower your gaze’ meant seeing the way clearly but with a blurred vision too and with half-opened eyes so that the complete feature of a person could not be seen.
Huzoor (aba) said to always engage in istighfar while outside and to recite:
لا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا باللّٰهِ
“There is no power nor strength except by Allah”
Huzoor (aba) continued: “This is the only way to save yourself, otherwise Satan will always incite you to see these things. Here, in this world, only istighfar and prayer to Allah the Almighty can save you from these things.
“Otherwise, yes, you are right, that no person can be saved.”
Huzoor (aba) said the Holy Prophet (sa) said a person married for four reasons and out of those the Holy Prophet (sa) selected the criteria which a true Muslim should focus on when finding a marriage match. A person married a woman for either beauty, wealth or because of her family. The Holy Prophet (sa) however said “A true Muslim, a true believer should prefer to marry a girl who is pious and more inclined towards religious things. And she’s a true believer.”
Huzoor (aba) said that if boys started searching for girls who were true believers, it would mean the boys would also have to reform themselves. They should also try to be pious, good-natured and practising Muslims, like the girls they were seeking. Huzoor (aba) said:
“This is the only solution which can solve this problem. But the problem here is that boys themselves are deviating from the true teaching of Islam and Ahmadiyyat. They are more inclined towards worldly things than religion. And the same is with the girls to some extent – if not one hundred per cent like boys. Both of you will have to change your mindset that you should give preference to your religion over all other things.
“If you bring your mind to such a position and your mindset is such that you are not going to prefer anything else but the religion, then this problem can be solved. Otherwise, if you marry a girl who is not from the Jama'at, you are going to affect your progeny. Your children may go astray. They may leave the Jama'at. They will not follow the religion which you are following.
“For that instead of only following our emotions and sentiments and worldly things, we should prefer religion more than anything else. And that is the only solution, otherwise no, after some generations you would see that your progeny has left the religion, has left the Jama'at. Even have forgotten to bow before Allah the Almighty and practise the teachings of Islam.
“Every big thing needs some sacrifice. If you are determined to do sacrifice for the safety of your next generation, then you should marry those girls who are Ahmadis – and among Ahmadis even those girls who are religious minded and of pious nature.
“And in this way, both of you – boys and girls – will start reforming themselves. They will be inclined more towards religion than anything else. And this is how we can save our next generation, this is how we can save ourselves, this is how we can save our religion.
“Otherwise, there is no other way.”
Al-Hakam (12th March, Atfal USA)
- QUESTION: Mubashir Khalid, aged 15, asked Huzoor (aba) that since Allah knew that humans were His ultimate creation, why did He create animals before humans that are now extinct.
- QUESTION: Salman Momin, aged 11, asked Huzoor (aba) if it was permissible to eat at a Christian friend’s house as they pray and may say the name of Jesus upon their food.
But, if you know – clearly know – that this animal has been slaughtered in the name of something which is other than Allah the Exalted, then do not partake [of it].”
- QUESTION: Ahmad Nun, aged 10, asked Huzoor (aba) how to maintain a peaceful and loving environment with siblings. Huzoor (aba) asked if his siblings were older or younger. He replied by saying that one was older and two were younger.
اَسْتَغفِرُاللهَ رَبِّيْ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْه
“And at the same time, you should pray in your prayers that you always get good things from your siblings, and neither you make them unhappy, nor they make you unhappy and that both of you may live together amicably, in a friendly manner, in a brotherly manner. So, the thing is that an Ahmadi boy or girl, man or woman, [should] show patience, and their patience level should be very high. If you develop that one, then you will not get annoyed or you will not take revenge from your brothers and sisters.”
- QUESTION: Naweed Ahmad asked that since Allah initiated all religions, was it correct to say that all religions lead to Allah Almighty.
Even in the Bible, Jesus (as) Christ has categorically said that ‘I am only the prophet for my own people, for my own tribes.’ But it is the Qur'an which claims that the Holy Prophet (sa) has come for the whole of mankind. He has been sent by Allah the Exalted for the whole of mankind. He is a mercy for the whole of mankind. So, despite the fact that all the religions are true religions, but, one thing is, that they have deviated from their true teachings.
Secondly, they never claimed that they came, or they were sent by Allah the Exalted for the whole of the mankind; but the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was sent – and it is a claim of the Holy Qur'an – it has been categorically announced by himself as well and it is written in the Holy Qur'an very clearly that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the mercy for the whole of mankind. He has been sent for the whole of mankind as the Warner and the Giver of glad tidings.
So, this is why we say despite the fact that all the religions were true religions but now their teachings have been corrupted by their followers. And it so happened that some of the traditions also entered into the Islamic teachings. This is why it was the promise of Allah the Exalted to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that in the Latter Days a person who will be the lover and the follower of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, will be sent by Allah the Exalted as the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, and if there is any corruption in the religious teachings in Islam then he will rectify it and he will revive the religion. So, now, Islam is the true religion that is in its original shape. There is no book of the previous prophets that is in its original shape. It is only the Holy Qur'an that is in its original shape. And our opponents even accept this thing that there has never been any change in the Qur'an despite the fact that there had been some temptations to change it. And it is the claim of Allah the Exalted, in the Holy Qur'an, that the Qur'an will never be changed, and this is why we see that even today the Holy Quran is in the same form as it was revealed to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
This is why we say that Islam is the final religion and that was the claim of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and that has been announced by Allah the Exalted and it was even prophesied by the previous Prophets.”
- QUESTION: Tamim Butt, 9, said that every Friday, he had a test in school. He added that if he was to attend Jumuah, it would have a negative effect on his grades. He asked Huzoor (aba) what he should do regarding this matter.
- QUESTION: Fateh Ahmad Nun, 11, asked Huzoor (aba) if ordinary people could see angels.
Al-Hakam (13th March, Khuddam USA)
- QUESTION: Nauman Farid expressed that he offered his five daily prayers regularly and at times tahajud prayers too. However, sometimes he felt as if his heart was not present in the prayer and wanted to take a break. He asked Huzoor (aba) what to do in such a situation.
“Since you are a grown-up boy now – I think you are 15 or 16 – so when you’re praying, you [should] also pray to Allah the Almighty that He gives you the strength to be steadfast in your prayers, in remembering Allah.
“If you want Allah the Almighty you have to ask Allah that it should never happen that you lose Him. And if you pray to him fervently in this manner, then I don’t think you will ever have any desire to have a break to offer any of your prayer.”
“If you need Allah the Almighty you have to say to Allah that you need Him. Then He will help you.
“And because at that time, you might be busy in either your studies, or any book which you like more, or any TV programme, or any programme on your tablet or iPad or somewhere, which you think should be given more preference than the prayer. If that be the case, then you will lose. Even during the prayer time, you leave everything and pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah always keeps you to steadfast in your prayers.”
- QUESTION: Iqaan Ahmad asked Huzoor (aba) what his most memorable experience was with any of the previous Khulafa.
- QUESTION: Raghib Shahid, a 19 year old student, asked Huzoor (aba) how one could overcome bad habits that were affecting spirituality.
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كلّ ذَنبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
[I seek forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, for all my sins, and turn towards Him.]
“And you should know the meaning of it. And if you’re doing it fervently and you are remembering Allah the Almighty, and even during your five daily prayers you pray to Allah that Allah saves you from all these things, then Allah will save you.
“And never ever try to see the programmes on your internet, on your media, on your television which can lead you to go astray. There are good websites also. Never ever open any bad website, any link, which can lead you to the bad things.
“And try to read the Holy Qur'an daily and know the meaning of it also. Now you are grown up Masha-Allah with a beautiful beard.”
“At this age, you should also try to give some time to increase your religious knowledge. And make it a point that you will never lose your five daily prayer; you will never miss any prayer during the day and you will offer your five daily prayers regularly. And pray to Allah the Almighty in your prayers as well, when you are in sajdah position, that Allah saves you from all the bad things of the society.
“It is only Allah Who can help us. Otherwise, the society we are living in is such that if we are relaxed, even a little relaxation can just ruin us – ruin our religion, our life. […] We have to be very much careful and vigilant.
“To save yourself from Satan is very much difficult and without Allah’s help, without prayer, without involving yourself in learning more about the Qur'anic commandments or other religious literature, you cannot save yourself.
“You should try to find some time, spare some time you give to your religious studies and that will also increase you in your faith.
“Always say:
أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
“And:
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كلّ ذَنبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
- QUESTION: Jasim Ijaz Sahib from Houston said that in the Western world it was difficult to lower one’s gaze as society was overwhelmed with unavoidable forms of media in every direction. He asked Huzoor (aba) how one could ensure modesty and lower one’s gaze in such an atmosphere.
“Secondly, when you are walking on the streets then don’t open your eyes once you see somebody. It is true that if you close your eyes you will collide with somebody […] so ‘lower your gaze’ means you can open your eyes – not wide-opened eyes – see that you are just seeing the way, not the person. You have to avoid it.
“At the same time, you should also do istighfar that Allah the Almighty saves you from any bad scene which you may come across on the way.”
Huzoor (aba) noted that one could not lower their gaze completely while walking outside as this would lead to accidents and more harm. Huzoor (aba) said ‘lower your gaze’ meant seeing the way clearly but with a blurred vision too and with half-opened eyes so that the complete feature of a person could not be seen.
Huzoor (aba) said to always engage in istighfar while outside and to recite:
لا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا باللّٰهِ
“There is no power nor strength except by Allah”
Huzoor (aba) continued: “This is the only way to save yourself, otherwise Satan will always incite you to see these things. Here, in this world, only istighfar and prayer to Allah the Almighty can save you from these things.
“Otherwise, yes, you are right, that no person can be saved.”
- QUESTION: Umar Chaudhry Sahib from Detroit said there were Khuddam who felt there was no good marital matches for them within the Jama'at, therefore they sought other girls outside the Jama'at. He asked for Huzoor’s advice to such Khuddam.
Huzoor (aba) said the Holy Prophet (sa) said a person married for four reasons and out of those the Holy Prophet (sa) selected the criteria which a true Muslim should focus on when finding a marriage match. A person married a woman for either beauty, wealth or because of her family. The Holy Prophet (sa) however said “A true Muslim, a true believer should prefer to marry a girl who is pious and more inclined towards religious things. And she’s a true believer.”
Huzoor (aba) said that if boys started searching for girls who were true believers, it would mean the boys would also have to reform themselves. They should also try to be pious, good-natured and practising Muslims, like the girls they were seeking. Huzoor (aba) said:
“This is the only solution which can solve this problem. But the problem here is that boys themselves are deviating from the true teaching of Islam and Ahmadiyyat. They are more inclined towards worldly things than religion. And the same is with the girls to some extent – if not one hundred per cent like boys. Both of you will have to change your mindset that you should give preference to your religion over all other things.
“If you bring your mind to such a position and your mindset is such that you are not going to prefer anything else but the religion, then this problem can be solved. Otherwise, if you marry a girl who is not from the Jama'at, you are going to affect your progeny. Your children may go astray. They may leave the Jama'at. They will not follow the religion which you are following.
“For that instead of only following our emotions and sentiments and worldly things, we should prefer religion more than anything else. And that is the only solution, otherwise no, after some generations you would see that your progeny has left the religion, has left the Jama'at. Even have forgotten to bow before Allah the Almighty and practise the teachings of Islam.
“Every big thing needs some sacrifice. If you are determined to do sacrifice for the safety of your next generation, then you should marry those girls who are Ahmadis – and among Ahmadis even those girls who are religious minded and of pious nature.
“And in this way, both of you – boys and girls – will start reforming themselves. They will be inclined more towards religion than anything else. And this is how we can save our next generation, this is how we can save ourselves, this is how we can save our religion.
“Otherwise, there is no other way.”
- Virtual meetings with Khuddam from USA.
- Virtual meetings with Atfal from Norway.
- Friday Sermon about the Promised Messiah(as) Day
- Launch of the Kurdish website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
- 0:00 – Intro.
- 0:58 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Khuddam from USA.
- 1:26 – Huzoor (aba) launched MKA Salat mobile application.
- 2:43 – Conversation with Sadr MKA USA.
- 3:45 – How did Huzoor (aba) achieve certainty in God’s existence?
- 6:04 – What is Huzoor’s guidance in regards to serving Allah and Islam?
- 8:57 – How could Ahmadi Muslims play a positive role in resolving racial tension, nationalism and economic disparity issues?
- 13:19 – What are some of the ways Huzoor (aba) was able to stay attached to Khilafat?
- 14:50 – Is it more important to have fear of Allah in one’s heart or the love of Allah?
- 17:13 – What is Huzoor’s (aba) advice to become a good husband and a parent?
- 19:37 – Concluding remarks of Mualqat with Khuddam from USA.
- 20:15 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Atfal from Norway.
- 20:33 – Quote from the writings of the Promised Messiah (as) regarding Khilafat.
- 22:13 – Is there a link between the demise of Jesus (as) in India and the birth of the Promised Messiah (as) in India?
- 24:26 – How can I become a good boy?
- 26:09 – What is Huzoor’s (aba) view of the current war in Ukraine as the two presidents were not agreeing with each other’s terms?
- 27:34 – How can a Waqfe Nau help the Jama’at other than by going to Jamia?
- 29:17 – What do Gog and Magog refer to?
- 30:08 – How can we gain closeness to Allah apart from offering Salat and reading the Holy Qur’an?
- 31:20 – How should I respond to when someone calls me dirty for being a foreigner in school?
- 33:00 – Concluding remarks of Mulaqat with Atfal from Norway.
- 33:24 – Friday Sermon Clip 25 March 2022 - Launch of Kurdish Jama’at website.
- 35:14 – Huzoor (aba) launches Kurdish website of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at.
(Questions asked during the above virtual mulaqats but not covered in the Youtube video appear in the Al-Hakam articles and produced below. Readers are still encouraged to read these articles on the Al-Hakam website as they go in more details than what we have presented here. (Direct link to the article is in the date header)
Al-Hakam (19th March – Khuddam, USA)
With a smile, Huzoor (aba) then remarked: “And you say how do I do it? I also use the same method.”
فَاسۡتَبِقُوا الۡخَيۡرٰتِ
“[Meaning] excel in your good deeds. You will have to find out what are the good deeds and what are the bad things. The Holy Qur'an says you strive hard, you work hard, you try to excel in every field.
“Being a Muslim you should be among the top-most people. […] you will have to increase your knowledge, you will have to excel yourself in your faith, you will have to be determined in doing good things – that is that guidance given to us in the Holy Qur'an:
فَاسۡتَبِقُوا الۡخَيۡرٰتِ
“Means strive hard for gaining the good things. And you know what is good for a student. The first thing is, what is good for a good Muslim? To worship Allah the Almighty, to follow His commandments, to become morally good – practise good things.
“And then to also increase in the field you are working in. If you are a student you work hard, if you are doing some job you be honest to your job, if you are an employee or businessman you have to be honest. This is the guideline given to us in the Holy Qur'an.”
Huzoor (aba) asked Uwais Sahib, “As a student, what is your desire? Don’t you want to be among those people who excel in their studies?” Uwais Sahib replied in the affirmative to which Huzoor (aba) said: “That is what the Holy Qur'an says.”
“The first thing is that if you know that these are the bad things, you have to hate them, loathe them. Then be determined that you are not going to indulge yourself in these things.
“Thirdly, pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah keeps you away from all these things and make you steadfast in it.
“Then avoid all those people – your fellow students or others – who are involved in these bad things. There are good students in your school and college and university, if you want to make friends, you try to make friends from among those people who are good in their moral character. And if you see anything wrong in them after having known them, then you just leave them till the time they reform themselves or they involve themselves in doing other things.
“It all depends on your company as well. Your company counts very much. If you have good friends, that will help you.
“And also pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah helps you in this regard. This is the only way. Otherwise, in this present-day world, it’s too hard to get rid of these things. It is only Allah Who can help you, and your determination and steadfastness.”
“[…] We cannot do anything in this world without the help of Allah the Almighty. There are so many attractions in this world, at every corner, after every small distance there are so many attractions [that] will attract you and will take you away from your purpose of life. If you realise the purpose of your life, Allah says in the Holy Qur'an:
وَمَا خَلَقۡتُ الۡجِنَّ وَالۡاِنۡسَ اِلَّا لِيَعۡبُدُوۡنِ
“‘I have not created Jinn and human beings’ but to worship Allah the Almighty.
“If you are fervently praying to Allah that Allah keeps you away from all the bad things of the society then whether it is in America or elsewhere, and even in the Third World, or anywhere else […] then Allah will help you.
“And as I have already said, again, ‘determination’ – you have to be determined. This is the only solution.
“Without the help of Allah the Almighty we cannot avoid all these things. And when you are praying, [you] not only pray to Allah the Almighty and you say that ‘I prayed to Allah in my five daily prayers and I did tahajjud also but still I am not saved from these things.’ No. Then again; determination. You, yourself will have to avoid these things, keep your distance from these things.
“Allah the Almighty says in another place that Allah will show you His way when you are steadfast in your practice. Then Allah will guide you. First, you will have to take action, take a step, then Allah will bless that step, that action.
“Only prayers cannot work, nor only your action can work – both should go together. Then Allah will help you to keep you away from the bad things of the society.”
“So you can tell your opinion according to your religion, otherwise, you cannot just fight them or tell them ‘you are doing wrong’ – [there’s] no need to create the atmosphere of tension and fighting or quarrel or something like that. […]
“If somebody is saying that he is the son of God, then what does it matter? How does it affect you? There are quite a number of people who have told me Jesus is the son of God. Then what does this matter?
“We have our own belief, we are firm in our belief. […] If he is a very close friend of yours, then you can tell that ‘no, this is my opinion and this is more logical.’ And if you that by confronting him some tension can be created at that time, then avoid that place.”
Huzoor (aba) continued: “If my words did not make you angry, then you should use the same attitude everywhere. You see, I asked you some questions and I did not know how you will react with regards to this and I don’t know much about your attitude towards these things. Even then you did not show any anger. So, you should try to adopt the same attitude everywhere.”
Further advising on how to control anger, Huzoor (aba) sad:
“To avoid anger you should do more istighfar. […] and you should know the meaning of istighfar, not only [to repeat] ‘astaghfirullah, astaghfirullah’ as politicians or so-called clerics or mullahs use it.
“You should know:
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كل ذَنبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
“‘O Allah, forgive me all my sins and save me from anything bad that come before me in my future life’. So you should know the meaning. […]
“There was a politician in Pakistan who would always use prayer beads in his hand – just moving them – and somebody asked that ‘You just move the beads at such a speed that nobody can say any prayer on it, what do you say? What do you read?’ The politician said ‘I read Ayatul Kursi’. So the person asked ‘How can you read Ayatul Kursi in such a fast manner, so quickly?’ The reply was that ‘I just say kursi, kursi, kursi’.
“‘Kursi’ means ‘chair’ – so politicians want [a] chair.”
All the Khuddam thoroughly enjoyed the joke. Huzoor (aba) continued by saying istighfar should not be recited in such a meaningless verbal chant, rather "you should know the meaning of it.”
“And not only that […] but our future generations will also suffer. If the world war erupts then they will definitely use – if not nuclear weapons – at least chemical weapons and that will also leave a very bad effect on our future generation. So not only on us but our future generation as well.
“Tell them. The message is already there, my statement is already there, so you can spread that message.”
Al-Hakam (20th March – Atfal, Norway)
“So, all those things which Allah the Exalted has commanded us to do are the good things, are the good morals. And all those things which Allah the Exalted has asked us to refrain from, they are the bad things.
“You must understand that you claim yourself to be a Muslim. A good Muslim should be morally good. Allah the Exalted says that you have two duties: one, to worship Allah the Exalted and discharge the rights of Allah the Exalted, that is, all the rights you owe with regards to Allah the Exalted. Secondly, you [should] discharge your duties towards your fellow beings. Always think good of and do good to your fellow beings, [and] every creation of Allah the Exalted.
“There are some moral duties; you have to be good with your friends, as I have already said, worship Allah the Exalted, obey your parents, respect your elders, respect your teachers, give due attention to your studies and try to excel in your knowledge, both religious and secular. So, these are the things that make you morally good. And always see what are the bad things which can corrupt your morals.
“In this present-day world, if you are watching television shows which are not good for your education and they are deviating you from doing good things, they are morally corrupting you and they are trying to involve you in the evil things of the society, then never watch them. Never watch those programmes on the internet or on social media which can spoil your morals, which are not good for you, which let you go astray, and cause you to deviate from your fundamental religious teachings.
“You are a grown-up now, being almost 15 years old. So, you should know what the good things are, and the good morals you have to adopt in order to discharge your duties accordingly.
“Always see what Allah the Exalted likes from you. We claim ourselves to be Muslims. So, if you are a true Muslim, you [must] discharge your duty to Allah the Exalted and you [should] discharge your duties you owe to your fellow beings, and always be good and kind to your fellow beings. Then [if you do all these], it means you are morally good. And never ever indulge yourself in bad things of the society and always try to find out the commandments given to us in the Holy Quran. We have a guideline before us and that is the Holy Qur'an. Now, you should try to learn the meaning of the Holy Qur'an. Find out all the dos and don’ts given in the Holy Qur'an and then follow them.”
Huzoor (aba) further said, “God is everywhere,” and added that when he grew older, he would understand more. “Masha-Allah! you are quite smart,” Huzoor (aba) said.
“And it is the duty of parents to pray for you so that you may be the delight of their eyes. This is the prayer that the Holy Qur'an has taught. Parents should pray that their children become the delight of their eyes. So, tell your mother and father to pray for you that you may become the delight of their eyes.”
Al-Hakam (19th March – Khuddam, USA)
- QUESTION: Raza Ahmad Sahib asked: “What is the best way to offer tahajjud prayer and how can we build a habit to offer tahajjud regularly?” He also asked how Huzoor (aba) offered tahajjud.
With a smile, Huzoor (aba) then remarked: “And you say how do I do it? I also use the same method.”
- QUESTION: Uwais Mirza from Central Jersey asked, “What role does the Holy Qur'an play in the life of a student?”.
فَاسۡتَبِقُوا الۡخَيۡرٰتِ
“[Meaning] excel in your good deeds. You will have to find out what are the good deeds and what are the bad things. The Holy Qur'an says you strive hard, you work hard, you try to excel in every field.
“Being a Muslim you should be among the top-most people. […] you will have to increase your knowledge, you will have to excel yourself in your faith, you will have to be determined in doing good things – that is that guidance given to us in the Holy Qur'an:
فَاسۡتَبِقُوا الۡخَيۡرٰتِ
“Means strive hard for gaining the good things. And you know what is good for a student. The first thing is, what is good for a good Muslim? To worship Allah the Almighty, to follow His commandments, to become morally good – practise good things.
“And then to also increase in the field you are working in. If you are a student you work hard, if you are doing some job you be honest to your job, if you are an employee or businessman you have to be honest. This is the guideline given to us in the Holy Qur'an.”
Huzoor (aba) asked Uwais Sahib, “As a student, what is your desire? Don’t you want to be among those people who excel in their studies?” Uwais Sahib replied in the affirmative to which Huzoor (aba) said: “That is what the Holy Qur'an says.”
- QUESTION: Ali Chaudhry from Virginia asked what the Islamic teachings were for getting rid of addictions.
“The first thing is that if you know that these are the bad things, you have to hate them, loathe them. Then be determined that you are not going to indulge yourself in these things.
“Thirdly, pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah keeps you away from all these things and make you steadfast in it.
“Then avoid all those people – your fellow students or others – who are involved in these bad things. There are good students in your school and college and university, if you want to make friends, you try to make friends from among those people who are good in their moral character. And if you see anything wrong in them after having known them, then you just leave them till the time they reform themselves or they involve themselves in doing other things.
“It all depends on your company as well. Your company counts very much. If you have good friends, that will help you.
“And also pray to Allah the Almighty that Allah helps you in this regard. This is the only way. Otherwise, in this present-day world, it’s too hard to get rid of these things. It is only Allah Who can help you, and your determination and steadfastness.”
- QUESTION: Damon Stengal Sahib from Oshkosh asked: “What is the best way for a Khadim to avoid the trap of materialism in America?”
“[…] We cannot do anything in this world without the help of Allah the Almighty. There are so many attractions in this world, at every corner, after every small distance there are so many attractions [that] will attract you and will take you away from your purpose of life. If you realise the purpose of your life, Allah says in the Holy Qur'an:
وَمَا خَلَقۡتُ الۡجِنَّ وَالۡاِنۡسَ اِلَّا لِيَعۡبُدُوۡنِ
“‘I have not created Jinn and human beings’ but to worship Allah the Almighty.
“If you are fervently praying to Allah that Allah keeps you away from all the bad things of the society then whether it is in America or elsewhere, and even in the Third World, or anywhere else […] then Allah will help you.
“And as I have already said, again, ‘determination’ – you have to be determined. This is the only solution.
“Without the help of Allah the Almighty we cannot avoid all these things. And when you are praying, [you] not only pray to Allah the Almighty and you say that ‘I prayed to Allah in my five daily prayers and I did tahajjud also but still I am not saved from these things.’ No. Then again; determination. You, yourself will have to avoid these things, keep your distance from these things.
“Allah the Almighty says in another place that Allah will show you His way when you are steadfast in your practice. Then Allah will guide you. First, you will have to take action, take a step, then Allah will bless that step, that action.
“Only prayers cannot work, nor only your action can work – both should go together. Then Allah will help you to keep you away from the bad things of the society.”
- QUESTION: Umar Kamal Sahib from Harrisburg asked Huzoor (aba) how one could protect themselves from subtle influences of shirk [associating partners with God] in everyday life. Kamal Sahib said an example of this was when people spoke about Jesus (as) in a way that would be considered shirk.
“So you can tell your opinion according to your religion, otherwise, you cannot just fight them or tell them ‘you are doing wrong’ – [there’s] no need to create the atmosphere of tension and fighting or quarrel or something like that. […]
“If somebody is saying that he is the son of God, then what does it matter? How does it affect you? There are quite a number of people who have told me Jesus is the son of God. Then what does this matter?
“We have our own belief, we are firm in our belief. […] If he is a very close friend of yours, then you can tell that ‘no, this is my opinion and this is more logical.’ And if you that by confronting him some tension can be created at that time, then avoid that place.”
- QUESTION: Abeer Sahib asked Huzoor (aba) how he could best control his anger and temper?
Huzoor (aba) continued: “If my words did not make you angry, then you should use the same attitude everywhere. You see, I asked you some questions and I did not know how you will react with regards to this and I don’t know much about your attitude towards these things. Even then you did not show any anger. So, you should try to adopt the same attitude everywhere.”
Further advising on how to control anger, Huzoor (aba) sad:
“To avoid anger you should do more istighfar. […] and you should know the meaning of istighfar, not only [to repeat] ‘astaghfirullah, astaghfirullah’ as politicians or so-called clerics or mullahs use it.
“You should know:
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كل ذَنبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
“‘O Allah, forgive me all my sins and save me from anything bad that come before me in my future life’. So you should know the meaning. […]
“There was a politician in Pakistan who would always use prayer beads in his hand – just moving them – and somebody asked that ‘You just move the beads at such a speed that nobody can say any prayer on it, what do you say? What do you read?’ The politician said ‘I read Ayatul Kursi’. So the person asked ‘How can you read Ayatul Kursi in such a fast manner, so quickly?’ The reply was that ‘I just say kursi, kursi, kursi’.
“‘Kursi’ means ‘chair’ – so politicians want [a] chair.”
All the Khuddam thoroughly enjoyed the joke. Huzoor (aba) continued by saying istighfar should not be recited in such a meaningless verbal chant, rather "you should know the meaning of it.”
- QUESTION: Rashid Nasir Sahib from Richmond asked Huzoor (aba) how they could spread Huzoor’s guidance about the war between Russia and Ukraine to their elected officials.
“And not only that […] but our future generations will also suffer. If the world war erupts then they will definitely use – if not nuclear weapons – at least chemical weapons and that will also leave a very bad effect on our future generation. So not only on us but our future generation as well.
“Tell them. The message is already there, my statement is already there, so you can spread that message.”
Al-Hakam (20th March – Atfal, Norway)
- QUESTION: Faran Nasir asked sought guidance on how he should prepare himself for Jamia.
- QUESTION: Muaz Ahmad asked why the disbelievers spread the false news on the occasion of the Battle of Uhud that the Holy Prophet (sa) had died.
- QUESTION: Yunus Yilmaz asked how one would worship Allah in the next life.
- QUESTION: Yusuf Yilmaz asked Huzoor (aba) how many angels were working for Allah.
- QUESTION: Faran Ahmad requested Huzoor (aba) to explain ethics and morals and how these are a part of one’s daily activities and life.
“So, all those things which Allah the Exalted has commanded us to do are the good things, are the good morals. And all those things which Allah the Exalted has asked us to refrain from, they are the bad things.
“You must understand that you claim yourself to be a Muslim. A good Muslim should be morally good. Allah the Exalted says that you have two duties: one, to worship Allah the Exalted and discharge the rights of Allah the Exalted, that is, all the rights you owe with regards to Allah the Exalted. Secondly, you [should] discharge your duties towards your fellow beings. Always think good of and do good to your fellow beings, [and] every creation of Allah the Exalted.
“There are some moral duties; you have to be good with your friends, as I have already said, worship Allah the Exalted, obey your parents, respect your elders, respect your teachers, give due attention to your studies and try to excel in your knowledge, both religious and secular. So, these are the things that make you morally good. And always see what are the bad things which can corrupt your morals.
“In this present-day world, if you are watching television shows which are not good for your education and they are deviating you from doing good things, they are morally corrupting you and they are trying to involve you in the evil things of the society, then never watch them. Never watch those programmes on the internet or on social media which can spoil your morals, which are not good for you, which let you go astray, and cause you to deviate from your fundamental religious teachings.
“You are a grown-up now, being almost 15 years old. So, you should know what the good things are, and the good morals you have to adopt in order to discharge your duties accordingly.
“Always see what Allah the Exalted likes from you. We claim ourselves to be Muslims. So, if you are a true Muslim, you [must] discharge your duty to Allah the Exalted and you [should] discharge your duties you owe to your fellow beings, and always be good and kind to your fellow beings. Then [if you do all these], it means you are morally good. And never ever indulge yourself in bad things of the society and always try to find out the commandments given to us in the Holy Quran. We have a guideline before us and that is the Holy Qur'an. Now, you should try to learn the meaning of the Holy Qur'an. Find out all the dos and don’ts given in the Holy Qur'an and then follow them.”
- QUESTION: Danish Ahmad asked Huzoor (aba) who was considered a martyr [shaheed] in the eyes of Allah.
- QUESTION: A young tifl, Danish, asked Huzoor (aba) how Allah was created and what His colour was.
Huzoor (aba) further said, “God is everywhere,” and added that when he grew older, he would understand more. “Masha-Allah! you are quite smart,” Huzoor (aba) said.
- QUESTION: Athar Ahmad asked Huzoor (aba) if the international Jalsa Salana would take place in England this year.
- QUESTION: Qasid Ahmad asked Huzoor (aba) how long it took him to prepare his Friday sermons.
- QUESTION: Muhammad Hamza asked if it was permissible to paint a picture of oneself.
- QUESTION: Muhammad Umar asked Huzoor (aba) what he could do to become the delight of his parents’ eyes.
“And it is the duty of parents to pray for you so that you may be the delight of their eyes. This is the prayer that the Holy Qur'an has taught. Parents should pray that their children become the delight of their eyes. So, tell your mother and father to pray for you that you may become the delight of their eyes.”
