MARCH 2023
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Where the YouTube link is in English, Urdu subtitles are often included and vice-versa.
DATES: 3rd March • 10 March • 17 March • 24 March
Where the YouTube link is in English, Urdu subtitles are often included and vice-versa.
DATES: 3rd March • 10 March • 17 March • 24 March
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Above images: ©MTA International, 2023
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) presides over a virtual Mulaqat with student member of Lajna Imaillah from Bangladesh. In addition, Huzoor (aba) was interviewed by Mr Lat Blaylock, Editor of R.E. Today magazine.
In the Friday Sermon, Huzoor spoke about the excellences of the Holy Qur'an and instructed everyone to pray for Ahmadis in Bangladesh and those around the world.
0:00 – Intro
1:03 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Lajna students from Bangladesh.
1:40 – How can students study the Holy Qur’an along with their other studies?
3:40 – What should we do if we do not receive a reply of an urgent matter in time?
5:10 – Would it be appropriate for women to delay their marriage due to studies?
7:21 – Which subjects and profession should the wives of life devotees choose?
9:23 – Which should be given preference in the medical profession, formalities or ethics?
11:09 – Introduction of interview with Mr Lat Blaylock, Editor of R.E. Today magazine.
11:27 – What ways did Huzoor(aba) practice Islamic principles as a headteacher?
14:10 - Islam is misrepresented in the media, how do Ahmadi Muslims present the true message of Islam?
15:43 – Question regarding sustainability and humanitarian issues such as hunger and poverty.
19:20 – What are Huzoor’s hopes regarding the future given the persecution Ahmadis are facing?
21:07 – Concluding remarks of the interview with Mr Lat Blaylock.
21:29 – Interview with Mr Lat Blaylock regarding the meeting with Huzoor(aba).
In the Friday Sermon, Huzoor spoke about the excellences of the Holy Qur'an and instructed everyone to pray for Ahmadis in Bangladesh and those around the world.
0:00 – Intro
1:03 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Lajna students from Bangladesh.
1:40 – How can students study the Holy Qur’an along with their other studies?
3:40 – What should we do if we do not receive a reply of an urgent matter in time?
5:10 – Would it be appropriate for women to delay their marriage due to studies?
7:21 – Which subjects and profession should the wives of life devotees choose?
9:23 – Which should be given preference in the medical profession, formalities or ethics?
11:09 – Introduction of interview with Mr Lat Blaylock, Editor of R.E. Today magazine.
11:27 – What ways did Huzoor(aba) practice Islamic principles as a headteacher?
14:10 - Islam is misrepresented in the media, how do Ahmadi Muslims present the true message of Islam?
15:43 – Question regarding sustainability and humanitarian issues such as hunger and poverty.
19:20 – What are Huzoor’s hopes regarding the future given the persecution Ahmadis are facing?
21:07 – Concluding remarks of the interview with Mr Lat Blaylock.
21:29 – Interview with Mr Lat Blaylock regarding the meeting with Huzoor(aba).
Questions asked during the above virtual mulaqat but not covered in the Youtube video appear in the Al-Hakam report and produced below. Readers are still encouraged to read the report on the Al-Hakam website as they publish more details than what we have presented here. (Direct link to the article is in the date header).
Al-Hakam – (held on 26th February – Lajna, Bangladesh)
Huzoor(aba) then asked her what she wanted more from her studies because she was already studying finance, to which she replied that she was not entirely content with her current course of study. Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa then asked what her second option was. Mahmuda Akter Sahiba said that she initially wanted to do a government job.
Huzoor(aba) then said: “Unless you complete your degree, and do at least a master’s degree in any of the subjects, only then can you sit for the public service exam. When you qualify the public service exam, you can be given a government job. Otherwise, you will only be selected as an office clerk, a small worker, or a peon in that office. You cannot be selected as an officer. So, if you want an officer grade, you will have to work hard, complete your bachelor’s degree, then master’s degree […] and then, you can sit for the public service exam, and then if you qualify that exam, you will be selected for public service and then you can get a government job, otherwise, not.”
Alluding to her subject and interests, Huzoor(aba) said, “You know yourself better than me and you can judge yourself.”
Huzoor(aba) explained that considering two to three options can offer fallback choices in case the original option doesn’t work out, but eventually, one needs to choose a specific direction as having too many options can prevent one from focusing on any one thing. Hence, Huzoor(aba) added: “Once you have gotten admission in finance, then try to complete it. And when you complete your BBA degree, then you can either apply for a public service exam or you can do a master’s and then apply for a public service exam.”
Huzoor(aba) added: “So after completing your bachelor’s degree, do an MSc degree, and then if possible, a PhD degree; but, you must remember – as I have already said – at the same time, if you get a good match, a good rishtah for yourself then your first preference should be to get married and to take care and look after your household and your children. If your husband allows you to continue your studies or allows you to work in the university or any field which you have chosen then you can do that, but at the same time, as I have said, you should be the true portrayal of the Islamic teaching – that is the main character of an Ahmadi woman or a girl.”
Al-Hakam – (held on 26th February – Lajna, Bangladesh)
- QUESTION: Mahmuda Akter Sahiba sought guidance from Huzoor(aba) regarding the challenge of maintaining focus on a particular goal. She also inquired whether it is prudent to keep alternative options available in the event that the primary objective cannot be achieved.
Huzoor(aba) then asked her what she wanted more from her studies because she was already studying finance, to which she replied that she was not entirely content with her current course of study. Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa then asked what her second option was. Mahmuda Akter Sahiba said that she initially wanted to do a government job.
Huzoor(aba) then said: “Unless you complete your degree, and do at least a master’s degree in any of the subjects, only then can you sit for the public service exam. When you qualify the public service exam, you can be given a government job. Otherwise, you will only be selected as an office clerk, a small worker, or a peon in that office. You cannot be selected as an officer. So, if you want an officer grade, you will have to work hard, complete your bachelor’s degree, then master’s degree […] and then, you can sit for the public service exam, and then if you qualify that exam, you will be selected for public service and then you can get a government job, otherwise, not.”
Alluding to her subject and interests, Huzoor(aba) said, “You know yourself better than me and you can judge yourself.”
Huzoor(aba) explained that considering two to three options can offer fallback choices in case the original option doesn’t work out, but eventually, one needs to choose a specific direction as having too many options can prevent one from focusing on any one thing. Hence, Huzoor(aba) added: “Once you have gotten admission in finance, then try to complete it. And when you complete your BBA degree, then you can either apply for a public service exam or you can do a master’s and then apply for a public service exam.”
- QUESTION: Sneha Rahman Sahiba stated that due to her busy schedule and participation in university programmes, she is unable to offer zuhr and asr prayers at their appointed times. She said she compensates for this by combining the prayers at maghrib time.
- QUESTION: Amtul Musawwar Sahiba, currently studying for a BSc degree in physics, said that, at times, some subjects help one build successful careers but may not be beneficial for the Jama'at. She asked Huzoor(aba) what one should do in such a situation?
Huzoor(aba) added: “So after completing your bachelor’s degree, do an MSc degree, and then if possible, a PhD degree; but, you must remember – as I have already said – at the same time, if you get a good match, a good rishtah for yourself then your first preference should be to get married and to take care and look after your household and your children. If your husband allows you to continue your studies or allows you to work in the university or any field which you have chosen then you can do that, but at the same time, as I have said, you should be the true portrayal of the Islamic teaching – that is the main character of an Ahmadi woman or a girl.”
Tree planting at the inauguration
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Unveiling of the plaque of the Baitul Futuh complex
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In the keynote address, the Khalifa highlighted the objectives of the construction of mosques as well as comment on the current state of the world, giving his view of how to achieve global peace and security.
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The event was attended by more than 1500 people including 500 dignitaries and guests who had gathered from 40 countries, comprising of Ministers, Ambassadors of State, and Members of Parliament.
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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) inaugurated the new administrative block of the Baitul Futuh Mosque Complex, held a number of meetings with various delegations and delivered the keynote address at the National Peace Symposium 2023.
In the Friday Sermon, Huzoor spoke about the excellences of the Holy Qur'an and spoke about the incident in Bangladesh.
0:00 – Intro
1:11 – Introduction of inauguration of Baitul Futuh Mosque Complex
3:06 – Huzoor inaugurates the new administrative block.
4:11 – Meeting with various guests and dignitaries.
5:14 – Meeting with Barbara Hofmann, 2019 Ahmadiyya Peace Prize winner.
6:12 – Meeting with Dr Tadatoshi Akiba, 2022 Ahmadiyya Peace Prize winner.
8:22 – Meeting with Ziad Aboultaif, Member of Parliament from Canada.
11:02 – Highlight of National Peace Sympsium 2023.
19:31 – Guests remarks after Huzoor’s keynote address.
25:51 – Huzoor grants meetings to international delegations.
26:21 – Guests remarks after meeting with Huzoor.
28:59 – Friday Sermon clip – 10 March 2023.
In the Friday Sermon, Huzoor spoke about the excellences of the Holy Qur'an and spoke about the incident in Bangladesh.
0:00 – Intro
1:11 – Introduction of inauguration of Baitul Futuh Mosque Complex
3:06 – Huzoor inaugurates the new administrative block.
4:11 – Meeting with various guests and dignitaries.
5:14 – Meeting with Barbara Hofmann, 2019 Ahmadiyya Peace Prize winner.
6:12 – Meeting with Dr Tadatoshi Akiba, 2022 Ahmadiyya Peace Prize winner.
8:22 – Meeting with Ziad Aboultaif, Member of Parliament from Canada.
11:02 – Highlight of National Peace Sympsium 2023.
19:31 – Guests remarks after Huzoor’s keynote address.
25:51 – Huzoor grants meetings to international delegations.
26:21 – Guests remarks after meeting with Huzoor.
28:59 – Friday Sermon clip – 10 March 2023.
- Link to the Review of Religions website for the official transcript of the address delivered by His Holiness at the Peace Symposium on 4 March 2023. CLICK HERE.
- Official Press Release of the inauguration and Peace Symposium – CLICK HERE.
- General report of the Inauguration and Peace Symposium – CLICK HERE.
Barbara Hofmann - the recipient of the 2019 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace Award. Barbara is a Swiss humanitarian & charity worker. She is the Founder & CEO of ASEM - a non-profit organisation based in Beira in Mozambique.
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His Holiness also presented Dr. Tadatoshi Akiba, former mayor of Hiroshima, with the 2022 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace for his efforts towards campaigning for nuclear disarmament.
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You can also view more and hear the full video comments by clicking HERE
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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) presides over a meeting with the Al-Islam team and two virtual Mulaqats with the Amila of MKA Ghana and Missionaries from Germany..
In the Friday Sermon Huzoor(aba) speaks on the excellences of the Holy Qur'an.
0:00 - Intro.
1:00 - Introduction of meeting with the Al Islam team.
2:31 - Presentation on Read Qur'an App & Huzoor launching.
3:31 - Presentation on e-Books and applications.
4:34 - How can we utilise AI (Artificial Intelligence) on the Al Islam website?
6:04 - Can Jama'at members use AI to write speeches on Jamaati topics?
7:18 - Intro of meeting with Khuddam Ghana National Amila.
7:42 - Conversation with Mohtamim Amoomi MKA Ghana.
8:34 - Conversation with Motamid MKA Ghana.
8:59 - Conversation with Mohtamim Atfal MKA Ghana.
10:33 - Concluding remarks of meeting with Khuddam Ghana National Amila.
11:15 - Intro of meeting with Missionaries from Germany.
11:30 - Huzoor advises missionaries towards increasing spirituality.
19:17 - A youth showed a clip of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh) in which he said there will be a time when Khilafat would no longer remain. Can Huzoor (aba) explain this point?
24:54 - Friday Sermon Clip 17 March 2023.
In the Friday Sermon Huzoor(aba) speaks on the excellences of the Holy Qur'an.
0:00 - Intro.
1:00 - Introduction of meeting with the Al Islam team.
2:31 - Presentation on Read Qur'an App & Huzoor launching.
3:31 - Presentation on e-Books and applications.
4:34 - How can we utilise AI (Artificial Intelligence) on the Al Islam website?
6:04 - Can Jama'at members use AI to write speeches on Jamaati topics?
7:18 - Intro of meeting with Khuddam Ghana National Amila.
7:42 - Conversation with Mohtamim Amoomi MKA Ghana.
8:34 - Conversation with Motamid MKA Ghana.
8:59 - Conversation with Mohtamim Atfal MKA Ghana.
10:33 - Concluding remarks of meeting with Khuddam Ghana National Amila.
11:15 - Intro of meeting with Missionaries from Germany.
11:30 - Huzoor advises missionaries towards increasing spirituality.
19:17 - A youth showed a clip of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh) in which he said there will be a time when Khilafat would no longer remain. Can Huzoor (aba) explain this point?
24:54 - Friday Sermon Clip 17 March 2023.
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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) presides over a virtual Mulaqat with Nasirat and Lajna from Norway. In the Friday Sermon Huzoor (aba) spoke about the truthfulness of the Promised Messiah (as).
0:00 – Intro
0:50 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Nasirat and Lajna from Norway.
1:20 – Can we listen to the recitation of the Qur’an of non-Ahmadi Qaris?
2:06 – How can a girl who is married and lives away from her parents fulfil the commandment of “show kindness to parents”?
5:55 – Can Huzoor tell us about ecological food and how it is beneficial?
8:31 – As converts, how can we help our families understand or accept Islam Ahmadiyyat?
9:45 – What is Huzoor’s guidance regarding the trend of “family friends” which is increasing among some Ahmadi households?
13:29 – Question regarding giving charity to avoid calamity and whether that is the practice of the Holy Prophet (sa)?
16:57 – How best can we integrate the female converts into Lajna Imaillah?
19:51 – Can another prophet from among the Ummah come after the Promised Messiah (as)?
22:57 – Friday Sermon Clip 24 March 2023.
0:00 – Intro
0:50 – Introduction of Mulaqat with Nasirat and Lajna from Norway.
1:20 – Can we listen to the recitation of the Qur’an of non-Ahmadi Qaris?
2:06 – How can a girl who is married and lives away from her parents fulfil the commandment of “show kindness to parents”?
5:55 – Can Huzoor tell us about ecological food and how it is beneficial?
8:31 – As converts, how can we help our families understand or accept Islam Ahmadiyyat?
9:45 – What is Huzoor’s guidance regarding the trend of “family friends” which is increasing among some Ahmadi households?
13:29 – Question regarding giving charity to avoid calamity and whether that is the practice of the Holy Prophet (sa)?
16:57 – How best can we integrate the female converts into Lajna Imaillah?
19:51 – Can another prophet from among the Ummah come after the Promised Messiah (as)?
22:57 – Friday Sermon Clip 24 March 2023.
Questions asked during the above virtual mulaqat but not covered in the Youtube video appear in the Al-Hakam report and produced below. Readers are still encouraged to read the report on the Al-Hakam website as they publish more details than what we have presented here. (Direct link to the article is in the date header).
Al-Hakam – (Virtual meeting – 19th March – Lajna & Nasirat, Norway)
Huzoor(aba) explained that Allah the Almighty has made the distinction between good and bad clear, and stated that God sent down His Messengers to call humanity towards the path of goodness.
Al-Hakam – (Virtual meeting – 19th March – Lajna & Nasirat, Norway)
- QUESTION: Farah Dania Fawzi asked Huzoor(aba) where one goes after one dies?
- QUESTION: Alisha Zohra Ahmad asked why Christians believe Prophet Jesus(as) to be the son of God. She also asked how one could explain to them, without hurting their sentiments, that Jesus(as) was a prophet of Allah and not God?
- QUESTION: Elisha Farrukh asked if she was permitted to celebrate her birthday at home with her parents and siblings in a simple manner.
- QUESTION: Abeerah Hayat asked, if Allah bestowed mankind with free will, why are humans punished if they do something wrong?
Huzoor(aba) explained that Allah the Almighty has made the distinction between good and bad clear, and stated that God sent down His Messengers to call humanity towards the path of goodness.
- QUESTION: Romaan Nur Qadir Sahiba noted that while much is known about the Promised Messiah’(as) father and brother, not much is known about his mother, Hazrat Chiragh Bibi Sahiba, apart from her name. She asked Huzoor(aba)why this was so.
- QUESTION: Nudrat Anwar Sahiba quoted the Qur’anic verse: “And those who say, ‘Our Lord, grant us of our wives and children the delight of [our] eyes, and make us a model for the righteous.” (Ch.25: V.75) and asked Huzoor(aba) what prayers one can supplicate and which deeds one can do, to become the recipient of this prayer.
