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Contents
� The Holy Quran - selected verse
� Hadith – Sayings of the Holy
Prophet (saw)
� Writings of the Promised
Messiah (as)
� Editorial Comment
� Friday Sermon – summary
� Announcements
� Message from Hudhur (atba) for
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya
� Majalis News
� Trip to Mount Kosziusko
� Musleh Maoud – A gist of his life
� Taleem Syllabus
Upcoming Events
� Quran Classes - Every Monday
after Maghrib prayers in Sydney
� Masih Maud Day – 28th
March
2010 @ Masjid Bait-ul Huda
� Jalsa Salana – 2nd
, 3rd
& 4th
April
� Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank –
Saturday 3rd
April 2010.
The Holy Quran
Surah Al- Hashr Chapter 59: Verse 25
“He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner, His are the most beautiful
names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Mighty,
the Wise”
Hadith – Attributes of Allah
Jabir narrates that he heard the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, state:
"The most excellent way of remembering Allah is to proclaim: There is no one
worthy of worship except Allah. And the best supplication is to profess: All praise
belongs to Allah."
(Tirmidhi)
Volume 2 Issue 3
March 2010
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Ever Merciful
Al Masroor
Al Masroor is a monthly publication since January 2009
by Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Australia
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Australia
(Youngmens' Auxiliary) of
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia
The Way to Attain Purity is Through Prayer
Offered in True Humility of Spirit
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Listen, O those who can, to what God desires from you. And what He desires is only
that you become solely His and do not associate any partners with Him, neither in the
heavens nor on the earth. Our God is that God who is alive even now as He was alive
before. He speaks even now as He used to speak before. And even now He hears as He
used to hear earlier. It is a false notion that in these times He does hear but does not
speak. But He hears and speaks, too. All His Attributes are eternal and everlasting.
None of His Attributes is in abeyance, nor will it ever be. He is the One without any
associate Who has no son, nor has He any wife. He alone is the peerless Who has no
one like Him. And He is the One Who is unique in that none of His Attributes are
exclusively possessed by anyone besides Him. He is the One Who has no equal. He is
the One Who has no one to share with Him His Attributes. And He is the One no Power
of Whose is less than perfect. He is near, though He is far and He is far, though He is
near.
He can reveal Himself to Ahl-e-Kashf in personification, but He has no body, nor any
shape. He is above all, but it cannot be said that there is anything beneath Him. He is
Editorial Board
Sadr Majlis Khuddamul
Ahmadiyya Australia:
Rana Ejaz Ahmad
Editor & Muhtamim Muqami:
Sharfraz Ahmad Rahim
Contributing Editor & Muhtamim
Taleem:
Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad
Contributing Editor & Muhtamim
Khidmate Khalaq:
Murad Mahmood Khan
Contributing Editor & Muhtamim
Ishaha’at:
Mohammed Irfaan
Contributing Editor:
Sikder Taher Ahmad
“As for Him He reveals Himself through His Powers, His
Omnipotence and His Signs.”
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
The Promised Messiah & Mahdias
on 'Arsh, but it can't be said that He is not on the earth. He is the sum total of all
Perfect Attributes and He is the Manifestation of every True Praise. He is the source
of all that is Good and encompasses all Powers and He is the source of all
Beneficences. He is the One to Whom everything returns. He is the Lord of all
realms. He possesses every Perfection and is free from all defects, imperfections and
weakness. It is His sole prerogative that all those who belong to the earth as well as
all those who belong to the heavens should worship Him.
As far as He is concerned nothing is impossible for Him. All souls and their
potentialities, and all particles and their potentials are His and only His creation.
Nothing comes into existence without His agency. As for Him He reveals Himself
through His Powers, His Omnipotence and His Signs. We can attain Him only through
Him. He always reveals His Person to the righteous and shows them His
Omnipotence—and this is the only means by which He is recognized and by which
that way is recognized which is favoured by Him. He sees without physical eyes and
hears without physical ears and speaks without a physical tongue. Likewise it is His
work to bring a thing into existence from nothingness.
For example, in the visions of dream you see how He creates a world without matter
and shows you every mortal and nonexistent being as having existence. Thus are all
His Powers. Ignorant is he who denies His Powers. Blind is he who has no knowledge
of His profound and inconceivable Powers. He can, and does, everything that He
intends to, except those things which violate His Majesty or which are in conflict
with His Promises and Verdicts. He is unique in His Being, in His Attributes, in His
Actions and in His Powers.
All doors to reach Him are closed except the one door which the Noble Qur'an has
opened. And all Prophethoods and all Books of the past are such as now there is no
need left to follow them independently. Because the Prophethood of Muhammad
(sa) comprises them all and encompasses them all. And except it [the Prophethood
of Muhammad (as) ] all routes to God are closed. Each and every truth which leads
to God is in it alone. Neither any truth will come after this, nor there was a truth
which is not present in it. And for this reason all Prophethoods have ended with this
Prophethood. And so it should have been: for a thing which has a beginning must
also have an end. But this Prophethood of Muhammad (sa) in its intrinsic
beneficence is not deficient. Rather its beneficence far surpasses the beneficence of
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Message from the
Editorial Board:
Please send any relevant
information or articles of interest to
us for publication.
Please also visit the following
informative sites, however please
note that some may not be
authentic websites:
- www.alislam.org
- www.alislam.org.au
- www.islam.ahmadiyya.net
- www.real-islam.org
- www.thepersecution.org
- www.tombofjesus.com
A copy of this newsletter is also
available from the Khuddam page of
www.alislam.org.au
The Al Masroor editorial team takes
full responsibility for any errors or
miscommunications in this
newsletter.
other prophethoods. Following the Prophethood of Muhammad (sa) is the easiest
route through which one can reach God. Obedience to it wins greater gifts of Divine
love and Divine communion than ever before.''
Extract from ‘The Will’ By the Promised Messiah(as). Pp.12-15
Islam International Publications Limited 2005.
NATIONS CANNOT BE REFORMED WITHOUT
REFORMATION OF YOUTH
Editorial Comment
Bismillah hir rahmanir raheem
(In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful)
Dear readers of Al Masroor, as salaam wa alaikum (peace be on you).
In this edition we have included Huzur (atba) Friday sermon on the topic of “Care of
Orphans”. Within this summary is the announcement of Tehrik for Orphans. Hadrat
Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (atba) has also given a special message to
khaddim’s of Australia to pay particular emphasis on Tarbiyyat & Tabligh.
The Khadim’s of ACT also had the opportunity in late February of being the first Ahmadi
Muslims to reach the summit of Mount Kosziusko, Australia’s highest peak. A brief report of
their historic venture is included in this newsletter.
We also celebrated Musleh Maoud day in February and have also covered a brief history on
his life and major achievements.
Waslaam
Al Masroor Team
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Friday Sermon
The Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer is one form of congregational worship in Islam. It
takes place every Friday. Regular attendance at the Jumu'ah prayer is enjoined
on the believer. According to a Saying of Muhammad sa this congregational
prayer is twenty-five times more blessed than worship performed alone.
We encourage members to read Huzurs Friday sermons which can be found at:
http://www.alislam.org/archives/
For your benefit we have published below, a gist of Huzurs Friday Sermon
delivered on 26th
Febraury 2010.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
Khalifatul Masih V
Care of Orphans as Commanded by Al-Hasib
Summary
� Hudhur gave a discourse on the care and upbringing of
orphans in his Friday Sermon today.
� Hudhur (aba) explained that we are directed to be mindful of
the education and training of the orphans who are entrusted in
our care to allow them to reach their full potential.
� With reference to the Holy Qur'an and Hadith Hudhur( aba)
explained the principles on which an orphan’s financial matters
should be handled
� Hudhur (aba) referred to the Holy Qur’an and Ahadith to
consolidate the message that looking after orphans is a
responsibility of an individual and society
� Huzur (aba) did a Tehrik to Pakistanies living in the West to
contribute £10 per person per year to the virtuous act of
upbringing of orphans
Reminder
of last
week’s
message
� Hudhur said last week he drew attention to a Quranic
commandment of Salaam
� The mention of the Divine attribute of Al Hasib (The Reckoner)
is important
� If we do not abide by expressing the greeting of security, safety
and peace [Assalamoalaikum] we will be held accountable.
Chapter 4,
Verse 7
ى اذا بلغوا النكاح � ا اليھم اموالھم وابتلوا اليتمى حت نھم رشدا فادفعو و( فان انستم مبدارا ان يكبروا ومن كان فقيرا فلياكل كان غنيا فليستعفف ومن تاكلوھا اسرافا و
فاذا دفعتم اليھم اموالھم فاشھدوا عليھم بالمعروف حسيبا وكفى با;
� And prove the orphans until they attain the age of marriage;
then, if you find in them sound judgment, deliver to them their
property; and devour it not in extravagance and haste against
their growing up. And whoso is rich, let him abstain; and whoso
is poor, let him eat thereof with equity. And when you deliver
to them their property, then call witnesses in their presence.
And Allah is sufficient as a Reckoner.
Hudhur
(aba)
explained
the
message
� Hudhur (aba) explained that we are directed to be mindful of
the education and training of the orphans who are entrusted in
our care.
� Check on the progress in educational and training of orphans in
exactly the same way as you do for your own children.
� Hone their special interests and aptitude, try to enhance their
natural capacities, provide orphans with relevant opportunities
to fulfil their true potential so that they do not feel deprived
and unsupported.
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Salutations & Meanings
sas / saw
Salla Allaho alaihay wa
sallam - Peace & blessings
of Allah be on him, used for
Holy Prophet of Islam,
Sayyedna Muhammad, SAS
as
Alayhe Salam - Peace be on
him, used for Prophets of
God
atba/ aba
ayyadah Allah tala be-
Nasray hil-Aziz, may Allah
assist him.
A prayer recited with
Khalifat al-Masih’s official
title.
Razi Allah
anho
(RA) May Allah be pleased
with him. Used for a male
companion of the Prophet
or a revered person who
has passed away
Razi Alah
anha
(RA) used for a female
companion of the Prophet
or revered lady who has
passed away
Caliph /
Khalifa
Head of the Muslim
community, literally
successor (Ar. Khalifa)
Khalifat
ul-Masih
The Successor of the
Messiah
Hadhrat /
Hazrat
A courtesy title used for a
revered & righteous person.
Holiness
MTA
Muslim Television
Ahmadiyya
Sahib
Mr. or Esquire, implying
respect.
Financial
responsibilities
towards
orphans
� Maturity: Hudhur (aba) explained that the verse illustrates
that both physical and mental maturity of orphans should
be assessed.
� Affairs: Orphan’s rightful property should be given to him
only when he has achieved the maturity to handle his
financial affairs till then he should be given spending money.
� Financial training: Orphans should be given monetary
training.
Guidelines
about orphan’s
property
� Those who are in-charge of the orphans do not have a free
reign in spending the funds left by the parents. It should all
be fully accounted for and handed over to orphans upon
reaching adulthood.
� A further safeguard has been put in place to prevent any
arrogation of orphan’s inheritance in the
term ‘falyasta’fif’ (let him abstain).
� However, if the person in-charge does not have the means
to support the orphan, for his upbringing he may spend out
of the property/funds left by the parents.
� This should be done with utmost diligence and all accounts
should be recorded.
� Even the thought of taking something from the property of
the orphan should be shaken off as a satanic thought.
Hudhur (aba)
mentioned the
Hadith
� Relating Hadith Hudhur said a man asked the Holy Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allah be on him) that he did not
have any funds but he was the carer of an orphan.
� He was enjoined that he should use from the orphan’s
inheritance neither being spendthrift nor niggardly, neither
should he use the orphan’s inheritance to enhance his own
property nor should he use the orphan’s money to save his
own.
� The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him)
said that if one spends on an orphan while being well-off or
spends while not being well-off, when the orphan reaches
adulthood and wisdom he should be returned the money
with full accounts. But it is better if the orphan’s inheritance
is invested in business and is enhanced.
� Hudhur (aba) said if a person of limited means cares for an
orphan, he has to give an account of every penny spent out
of his inheritance in presence of witnesses. Hudhur (aba)
said this safeguard is put in place to dispel any suspicion of
financial mismanagement.
� Hudhur said this verse enjoins seven fundamental aspects of
taking care of orphans: Hudhur (aba) said this would save
the carer from any trouble and the orphan from
entertaining any ill-thoughts.
� Test the understanding of the orphans, that is, pay attention
to their education and training
� The attention to their education and training should
continue till they attain adulthood.
� When they are capable of looking after their property, it
should be promptly returned to them.
� The inheritance of an orphan should only be spent on him.
� It is certainly not warrantable for a well-off person to take
from the orphan’s inheritance for his upbringing.
� When made a carer of an orphan, a person of meagre means has permission
to take appropriate expenses from the orphan’s inheritance
� When his property is returned to an orphan, witnesses should be called, so
that neither the intention of the carer slips nor the orphan harbours any
suspicion.
� The verse concludes on the reminder that God is watching over all the time
and everyone will be called to account.
� Chapter 17, Verse 35
ى يبلغ ان العھد كان مســو� واوفوا بالعھد % اشده و� تقربوا مال اليتيم ا� بالتى ھى احسن حت� And come not near the property of the orphan, except in the best way, until
he attains his maturity, and fulfil the covenant; for the covenant shall be
questioned about.
� Hadhrat Musleh Maud (may Allah be pleased with him) elucidated that this
covenant is in fact the responsibility of the upbringing, nurturing of the
orphan and safeguarding his property. It is an obligation on people as well
society.
� Hudhur (aba) said this is not a favour on the orphans; rather it is the
obligation of an Islamic society and it is the right of an orphan.
� As God has placed this obligation on Muslims and in their capacity as
believers He takes a covenant from them that if they do not fulfil their
obligation He will hold them accountable.
� Chapter 4, Verse 3
ى اموالھم � ا اموالھم و� % و� تتبدلوا الخبيث بالطيب واتوا اليتم كبير حوبا انه كان الى اموالكم تاكلو
� And give to the orphans their property and exchange not the bad for the
good, and devour not their property with your own. Surely, it is a great sin.
� Hudhur (aba) said here too the same subject is repeated. If one was to mix an
orphan’s property with one’s own property for gain then one’s pure earning
will become haram (forbidden) due to the ill-intention and earning property
that is haram is a grievous sin.
� Chapter 4, Verse 11
وسيصلون سعير اليتمى ظلما انما ياكلون فى بطونھم نارا اموال ان الذين ياكلون
� Surely, they who devour the property of orphans unjustly, only swallow fire
into their bellies, and they shall burn in a blazing fire.
� Hudhur (aba) said thus is the teaching of Islam. It safeguards the
disadvantaged in life with great intensity.
� Chapter 4, Verse 10
ية ضعفا خافوا عليھم وليقولوا قو� سديدا%وليخش الذين لو تركوا من خلفھم ذر فليتقوا هللا
� And let those fear God who, if they should leave behind them their own weak
offspring, would be anxious for them. Let them, therefore, fear Allah and let
them say the right word.
� Hudhur (aba) said that orphans should not be spoilt either.
� The objective is to bring orphans up in a manner that they become the best
part of society. Orphans can lose their potential due to inferiority complex.
� They should be brought up in a manner that they become the best in
society.
� Their upbringing should neither be too strict nor too lenient; it should be like
one brings up one’s own children.
� The right of an orphan is the same as that of a child with parental support.
� (Chapter 2: Verse 221).
خرة ويســلونك عن � نيا وا� ان تخالطوھم فاخوانكم فى الد� يعلم اليتمى قل اص&ح ل"ھم خير و"
و- عزيز حكيم المصلح المفسد من
�عنتكم ان" -
ولو شاء -
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Mathematics Trivia
Fishing Trip ? Bob went out to buy some fishing
equipment. He spent half of what
he had plus $5 at the first store. At
the second store, he spent half of
what was left plus $4, and at the
third store, he spent half of the
remainder plus $3. He then had $5
left to put aside for bait. How much
money did he start with?
Last Issues Answer:
The man is 54 years old.
� Upon this world and the next. And they ask thee concerning the orphans.
Say: ‘Promotion of their welfare is an act of great goodness. And if you
intermix with them, they are your brethren. And Allah knows the mischief-
maker from the reformer. And if Allah had so willed, He would have put you
to hardship. Surely, Allah is Mighty, Wise.’
� The Quranic verse does not merely signify commandment about an orphan
with inheritance, rather it denotes orphans of all social standing.
� A Hadith relates that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on
him) said, ‘a person who puts a compassionate hand on the head of an
orphan boy or girl merely for the sake of God will be rewarded with virtues in
exchange of every single hair on the head on which his sympathetic hand was
placed. A person who treats an orphan boy or girl with kindness and favour
will be with me in Paradise like these two’, and the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allah be on him) indicated to his two joined fingers.
� Thus is the status of one looking after an orphan. God has given him the glad-
tiding of Paradise. The Companions of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings
of Allah be on him) used to strive with each other to look after orphans.
� By citing ‘And if you intermix with them, they are your brethren…’ the verse
signifies the carer as an older brother of the kind who honours his dues.
Hence the instruction is to help them very well and in a most self-less
manner.
� God reminds us that He is present everywhere, thus letting us know that He
knows full well who creates disorder and who brings about peace. One’s
deportment with the orphans should be to make them the best among
society.
� It is God’s grace that those with limited means have been given permission to
spend out of the inheritance of an orphan for his/her upbringing.
� However, if neither the carer nor the orphan has any means then the
administration and management of the community should be contacted. The
objective is not to put anyone in difficulty.
� Chapter 89, Verse 18
Iاليتيم بل � تكرمون ك
� Nay, but you honour not the orphan,
� The Qur’an also states: ‘That is the one who drives away the orphan,’ (107:3).
Hudhur said that not looking after orphans is an evil which is indicative of the
decline of a society.
� It is very important to try extremely hard to eradicate this wickedness in
order to create a good society. By not honouring the dues of orphans, a
community loses its sense of sacrifice and it deprives the orphans from
progressing.
� Hudhur (aba) mentioned the Hadith
� A Hadith relates that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on
him) said a person who cares for three orphans is like one who
offers Tahajjud at night, keeps fasts and does Jihad in the cause of God. They
will both be like brothers in Paradise and the Prophet indicated to his
forefinger and his middle finger joined.
يتيما يطعمون الطعام على حبه مسكينا � اسيرا و و
� And they feed, for love of Him, the poor, the orphan, and the prisoner,
� The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) also said that
Paradise is certain for one who regularly includes an orphan of Muslim
parents in his meals, unless he is embroiled in a sin that cannot be forgiven.
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Persecution News
For latest updates of the
persecution of the peaceful
Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community please visit
www.ThePersecution.org or at the
The Persecution Blog
The Tehrik
for Yatama
� Hudhur (aba) expressed gratitude that the Yatama scheme
inaugurated by the Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih IV (may Allah
have mercy on him) in 1989, as a mark of thankfulness of the
Ahmadiyya Centenary has grown immensely.
� We heard the Divine commandments as well as ahadith
regarding care of the orphans and realise the significance of
the matter. Currently, 2700 orphans belonging to 500 families
are being looked after in Pakistan under this scheme.
� The monthly expense of this is between 2, 500,000 to
3,000,000 Rupees. The funds are spent most carefully on
food, education, medical treatment, marriage of young
women and maintenance of any property the orphans may
have.
� The expenses are vast and it is felt that there is an extreme
need in this fund.
Tehrik for
orphans
� Therefore today Hudhur made a Tehrik to all the Pakistani
Ahmadis who live in USA, Canada, Europe and the UK to
participate in this scheme.
� Hudhur said he has estimated that if each person of Ahmadi
households of the UK, Europe, Canada and USA paid £7 to
£10 per head annually towards this scheme a huge burden of
the Yatama scheme can be met.
� Those who are well-off can give more. Generally the help
and support given to the orphans is around 1000 to 3000
Rupee per month.
� £10 per year is a meager amount for people living here, however, it can play a huge role in making the future of many orphans bright.
Hudhur
(aba) prayed
� May God enable us to fulfil the rights of the disadvantaged in the society to the best of our ability
� May we always be those who seek God’s pleasure.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bereavement: � Father of Ata-ur Rahman (former Qaid of Majlis ACT), Mr Latif Maqbool sahib passed
away on 13th
March 2010 in Canberra. He was the former President of Brisbane and a
moosi. May Allah elevate his levels in heaven and give patience to everyone in his
family.
“Inna lillahe wa inna ilaihe raajeoon”
(Indeed we are for Allah and it is to Him we return)
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Gambling related
problems: An
international repository
"They ask thee concerning
wine and the game of hazard
(gambling). Say: 'In both there
is great sin and also some
advantages for men; but their
sin is greater than their
advantage.'" (Al Quran 2:220)
This Google knol has an article
about the problems
associated with gambling
addiction that in its earlier
form was published in Journal
of the Islamic Medical
Association of North America:
http://jima.imana.org/
It was also published in
JAMMA.
All the Google knols linked
here provide possibility for
readers to add information
there. Please make well
referenced contributions in
the comment section to make
it an international repository,
to demonstrate the truth of
this verse of the Holy Quran:
http://knol.google.com/k/zia-
shah/gambling-related-
problems-
an/1qhnnhcumbuyp/48#
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An Important Message from Hudhur (atba) for
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Australia Report by Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad, Mohtamim Taleem
In reply to Hudhur (atba) letter, an urgent program was scheduled for Saturday 13th
February 2010 at Masjid Baitul Huda. Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Sydney was called to
attend this vital program to be told of the message from our beloved Hudhur (atba).
The program began at 7.15pm with dinner after which Khuddam made their way to Maghrib
and Isha namaz. The program began with Tilawat-e-Quran by Brother Harris Khan, followed
by the Khuddam Pledge, and Nazm by brother Imran Chandio.
Then Hudhur (atba) letter was read out in English by Brother Sharfraz Rahim and in urdu by
Brother Usman Mahmood. The letter outlined two key areas that Majlis Khuddamul
Ahmadiyya need significant improvement, namely Tabligh and Tarbiyyat. Hudhur (atba)
stressed that more work is to be done in this regard.
There were two key speeches delivered on the topics The Essence and Importance of Prayer
and The importance of Tabligh. Brother Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad delivered a speech on
Prayer that outlined that Prayer is one of the Five pillars of Islam and therefore acts as key
to successful life. The speech also outlined that it is important to establish excellent Prayer
habits from a young age and that it is the responsibility of all Khuddam to establish this in
their homes. Brother Ataul also stated that in a world where spirituality is deemed lower in
comparison to the worldly elevation of man it is through Prayer that we can retain ourselves
from the sinful ways. The speech also detailed out some key Quranic verses and Hadith that
express the need and importance of praying.
Next, Brother Imran Ahsan Karim delivered a speech on Tabligh. He outlined, through a
poem by a famous poet Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali in the time of the Promised Messiah (as)
who wrote on the state of Muslims at the time. He wrote that Muslims are in a poor state,
their morality weak and their practice of faith not very high. The poem then states the
words of the Promised Messiah and his love of Islam are the only light and hope the world
has and in particular Muslims. Brother Imran also expressed the importance of the prophecy
‘I shall cause Thy Message to reach the corners of the Earth’ and that Australia being a
corner of this Earth, it is essential for Khuddam here to take this more seriously and to
follow the noble example of Hadhrat Sufi Hassan Moosa Khan Sahib the first Ahmadi in
Australia who brought the flag of Ahmadiyyat here. He should serve as an inspiration to all
of us. The speech also mentioned the need for Khuddam to actively participate in bookstalls,
learn from the experience and use the experience to help them in spreading Allah’s religion.
The concluding address was given by Sadr Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Rana Ejaz Ahmad
Sahib. Sadr Sahib urged all Khuddam to take Hudhur’s (atba) message seriously and take it
upon themselves to rectify themselves in these areas and to make better efforts. The
program concluded with silent prayer.
MAJALIS NEWS
Majlis Al-Noor (By Muhammmad Iqbal, Mohtmad, Majlis Al Noor)
Alhamdulillah , by the grace of Allah we have begun action on some extra efforts in Talim-o-
Tarbiyati shoba's in response to Hazoor Anwer’s (A.B.A) instructions to Australian Khuddam
regarding Tarbiyati weakness. We, all Amila members and Saekeen, together made a plan to
improve in these areas. Al hamdulilah by the help of ALLAH and Khalifa-e-Waqat’s Prayers
and Amila's efforts we have successfully started our Majlis Al Noor Namaz Centre located at
1 Lonsdale Street St Marys NSW. We started a dedicated week of Shoba talim-o-Tarbiyat
with congregational Namaz-e-Tahajud at our new Namaz Centre on 19th feb 2010. In the
beginning we offered 2 congregational Namaz only 3 days a week but from last week we
have started to offer Namaz-e-Magrib & Isha with jamat on a daily basis! Alhamdulillah we
Breaking News
Clean Up Australia Day on 7th
March 2010
Our Jamaat came in the spotlight,
something we will benefit from in
the years to come. Channel 9 link is
below.
http://video.au.msn.com/watch/vid
eo/aussies-get-dirty-in-clean-
up/x38bjuc
The Rouse Hill Times will publish an
article in the 17th
March Issue and
also on their website.
Full Report will be covered in the
next edition of Al-Masroor.
received a very good response from most khuddam. During last month all together 38
khuddam offered 2 Namaz with Jamat in a week and 22 khuddams offered regular Namaz
Bajamat.During the month we arranged some speeches & DARAS on every namaz , the
main topic was NAMAZ & its importance.We also arranged 2 talim-o-tarbiyati classes , in
which we taught Namaz simple & with translation.In all these events al together, Al
hamdulilah the cumulative khuddam attendance was 57. Majlis ACT (By Kamran Ahmed, Qaid Majlis ACT)
Majlis ACT had few activities during this month. With the start of month we had our
amala meeting and sports day on 2nd Feb 2010.Khudam played volley ball together. After
the game we had our amala meeting and discussed few issues directed by the national
Majlis Khudamul Ahmadiyya.
We also had our congregational Fajr prayer and Darse-Quaran on 21st Feb at Griffin
Centre.Majlis ACT had their Picnic to Mount Kosciuszko (It is the highest peak of
Australia.Majlis ACT khudams are the first Ahmadies and khadims who summit the
mountain) on the same day after prayer and dars. Please see separate report and pictures
about the trip in the magzine.
MESSAGE OF ONE GOD AND HOLY PROPHET
(P.B.U.H) AT HIGHEST PEAK OF AUSTRALIA.
ACT KHUDDAM CONQUER KOSZIUSKO.
(By Shaheed Sahu Khan , Naib Qaid Majlis ACT)
By the Grace of Allah All Mighty, members of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya ACT were
given the opportunity to be the first ahmadies to reach the summit of Mount Kosziusko,
Australia’s highest peak, on 21st February 2010.
Mount Kosziusko is one of the biggest attractions of the Kosziusko National Park, which is
part of the Australian Alps. Standing at 2228m Mount Kosziusko is Australia’s highest
peak. However it is one of the smaller ones on the world stage. The summit itself is
accessed via a 6.5km walk from the top of the chairlift on Mount Crackenback. The
chairlift can be taken from the Thredbo village.
Four fortunate khuddam(Ata –Ur- Rehman ,Shaheed Sahu Khan,Rahimat Ali,Kamran
Ahmed) took part in this historic trip. The day began with congregational Fajr prayers
being offered at Griffin Centre. We then had a short breakfast and drove to Ata-ur
Rahman’s residence. From here, we travelled in Ata sahibs’ vehicle at his kind request.
Jazakamulah! The drive to Thredbo village took approx 3 hours and on the way we
witnessed some magnificent scenery. Lake Jindabyne and the surrounding areas were
very picturesque. We arrived at Thredbo village at around 9:30am and did a silent prayer
in the car. From here we prepared for our trek to the summit. Qaid sahib Kamran Ahmad
had prepared us some sandwiches which we packed into our backpacks. We also took
plenty of water, sports drinks and energy bars with us. All khuddam put on their jackets
and Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Caps. We purchased our tickets for the chairlift and
checked the latest weather forecast. The prediction was for cloudy weather with
afternoon showers.
The chairlift from Thredbo village took us to the top of Mount Crackenback. It was a very
pleasant and scenic ride. We then took the opportunity to take some photos and have a
quick bite before the start of our 6.5km walk to the summit.
The walk started off well and it took us a couple of minutes just to take in the scenery
around us and the beauty of nature. The weather was fine with gusty winds however
approx 1km into our walk it started to rain quite heavily and briefly hailed, causing all of
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11 us to be soaked. The rain had arrived earlier than predicted! The tracks were made out
of steel mesh, and this was becoming slippery with the rain. We had a meeting on
whether to continue to trek on or turn back. Some of us were concerned that we may
start suffering from cramps etc and it would be difficult to return if we carried on. A risk
assessment was taken and after discussions it was decided that the trek would go on,
however we would review it again if the weather continued to be troublesome.
At this moment, the rain stopped and we continued on our trek taking 5 minute breaks
at suitable intervals. It continued to rain on and off with gusty winds. Deep down I
believe what drove us on was the fact that no previous group of Ahmadies had
achieved this feat, of reaching the summit of Mt. Kosziusko, and we really wanted to
achieve it.
Approx 2 hours later and after some very serious effort, Alhamdolilah! we reached the
top of Australia, literally. Emotions expressed by all were of sheer relief, amazement
and thankfulness to Allah. Qaid sahib said the Azan and led slogans with Nara-e-
Tagbeer. The vocal flag of Syedna Muhammad Mustafa (s.a.w), his mahdi and Messiah,
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), his Khalifa waqt Hazrat Mirza Khalifatul Masih Ul
Khamis (atba) had graced the top of Australia. The promise that God made with the
Promised Messiah (as) that “I shall cause thy message to reach the corners of the
Earth” had once again manifested itself in a most literal and beautiful way. It was
incredibly windy and the Australian and Lawa-e- Khuddamul Ahmadiyyat flags flew
proudly on top and photos were taken of this historic feat. We then had an opportunity
to say Nafl prayers led by Qaid sahib on the summit of Mount Kosziusko.
After soaking in the sights, eating sandwiches, energy bars and having a bit of a rest it
was time to trek back. The rain by now had cleared and the sun baked us and dried our
clothes. The journey back was much more pleasant and relaxing and khuddam were
able to truly enjoy the magnificent views, the streams of water with small fish in it and
the very essence of how beautifully God had created nature.
Approx 1.5 hours later we took the chairlift back down to Thredbo village and had lunch
at a park. Qaid sahib had prepared a most delicious meal and khuddam were able to fill
themselves up well. Jazak Allah Ahsanul Jaza! After lunch we packed everything and on
our way back home, offered combined Zuhr and Asr prayers at a camp site near
Thredbo river.
On the return journey the mood was of tiredness but humble thankfulness to God that
Alhamdulillah! We had been able to achieve this task.
Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad
Khalifatul Masih II - "Musleh Maoud" (By Moulvi Bashir Ahmad Dehlavi, Translated by Naseeruddin Shera)
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had given the
tidings of the advent of a spiritual, pious and Promised son of Mahdi at a time when
Islam would be at a stage of decline and depression. He had prophesied he would come
with a mission to revive and strengthen the Islamic theology and, through him, Islam,
would resurge on the surface of the Earth. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) called
this Holy Spiritual son as the Musleh (Reformer), and the Promised one, and said about
him:
Yata-zavvajo-wa-yooladu-lahu
The Promised Messiah shall marry and will have children. This was an indication that this
marriage would be of a special nature and, through this, Allah shall grant him such
children as would be assisting and co-operating in carrying on his mission.
In context of this prophecy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah
be upon him), some of his eminent followers had also prophesied that, on completion of
the Promised Messiah's tenure, one of his sons would be bestowed with unique
splendour and glory and shall ascend the throne of Khilafat.
Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad (Allah be pleased with him) received his
education in the District Board Primary School and, later in 1898, in Taleemul Islam High
School when it was started. Nevertheless, in his student life he was never interested in
routine book knowledge, and could not succeed in the Government Entrance
Examination. This was the end of his formal education, which was not merely incidental,
but a great miracle of the Divine Destiny. Incidents later proved that the Lord Almighty
Himself wanted to be his teacher. Thus the world witnessed that he not only had intrinsic
and spiritual knowledge but his insight into basic wisdom was so vast and deep that,
however, learned a scholar, armed with whatever worldly knowledge attacked Islam he
would prove to be a mere academic novice. Thus the fulfilment of the divine revelation
became manifest. "Would abound in the Wisdom of the Explicit and the Intrinsic"
During the lifetime of the Promised Messiah he had developed a strong desire for
religious services, hence when the Promised Messiah, during the last days of his life,
appealed to the youth to come forward to serve Islam, Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin
Mahmood Ahmad offered himself and soon formed Anjuman Tashheezul Azhaan and
under its supervision, started a magazine by the same name, through which the work of
religious preaching was carried out. At the time of the Promised Messiah's demise he
was only 19 years of age, even at that time, highly convincing and silencing replies to the
criticism flowed from his august pen. On 26th May 1908, the Promised Messiah (peace
be on him) passed away at Lahore. At that moment this promised son stood by the bed
of the Promised Messiah and vowed:
"Even if all the people leave you and I am left alone I would stand by you and would face
all opposition to and onslaughts on your Mission."
He very well kept up his covenant, and, all through his life, never cared for anyone's
enmity or opposition and, always actively endeavoured towards the progress of Islam
and Ahmadiyyat.
Early in 1911, with the permission of Hazrat Maulana Nooruddin, Khalifatul Masih I,
founded the Anjuman Ansaarullah, whose members were required to donate some of
their time for religious service, propagation of Islam and Ahmadiyyat and to promote
mutual amity, love and universal fraternity.
In September 1912, he travelled to Egypt, thence to Mecca and performed the Hajj.
In June 1913, he started, "The Al Fazl" a news paper for the Jamaat in which, apart from
the national news, educative, informative, historical, preaching and reformatory articles
were published.
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13 On 27th May, 1908, on the demise of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him),
when Hakim Maulana Nooruddin (may God be pleased with him) was elected the
Jamaat's first Khalifa, the first man to take the oath of allegiance was Hazrat Mirza
Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad.
On Friday the 13th of March 1914, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (may God be pleased
with him), passed away. And on the 14th of March, 1914, at the time of Asr Prayer, in
Masjid Noor Qadian, the Ahmadis gathered, where Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali
Khan, who was a Sahabi (companion) and son-in-law of the Promised Messiah, read
out the "will" of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I and requested the people to act
accordingly and elect someone as his successor. On this Maulana Syed Ahsan
Amrohvi proposed the name of Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood
Ahmad. He was hesitant and refused at first, but on the fervid persistence of the
people, realised that it was the verdict of Allah and accepted the oath of Allegiance
of the Ahmadis and thus became the Second Successor to the Promised Messiah
(peace be on him).
The Golden Era of His Khilafat and His Magnificent Achievements
From 14th March 1914 to the 7th of November, 1965, a period of about fifty two
(52) years, he led the Jamaat, which took great strides some of which could be
enumerated as under:
Propagation of Islam
One of his most important achievements was the founding of a strong system for
propagation and preaching of Islam within the country and abroad.
For the fulfilment of this task he established Nazarat Dawato Tabligh in 1919, and he
opened various missions abroad for the propagation of Islam. In 46 Islamic countries
Missions were solidly established when he departed from this world. And around
them active and sincere Jamaats exist till now.
Quranic Wisdom
Allah had granted him a deep encyclopaedic intrinsic spiritual knowledge and
understanding of the Holy Quran.
He had also declared that he was bestowed with such a meaningful wisdom of the
Holy Quran that, if anyone, with whatever knowledge and following whatever
religion, criticised the Holy Quran, by the grace of Allah, he would convincingly
silence and satisfy him through Quran alone.
In a public gathering in Delhi in 1944, claiming himself to be the "Musleh Maoud"
(Promised Reformer) and reiterating his challenge about the interpretation of the
truths and wisdom of the Holy Quran, he declared:
"I do claim now again that even if thousands of scholars assembled to compete with
me in writing commentaries of Quran, yet the world would accept and acknowledge
that my commentary was unique in wisdom of divine truths in depth."
The new definition of the wisdom of the Holy Quran, written in his Tafsir-e-Kabir,
bears undeniable evidence of the truth and validity of the aforesaid claim. The age
became convinced of the superiority of his Quranic knowledge.
Translation and Publication of the Holy Quran in Various Languages
It was also one of his great achievements that he got the Holy Quran translated in
various important languages of the world so that, those who did not know Arabic,
the glory and wisdom of the divine book could be made available to them in their
own languages. This work was continued in Khilafat-e-Salisa and further in Khilafat-e-
Rabia. First of all the English translation of the Holy Quran was published, then its
commentary. During his Khilafat, translations in 14 other languages were in progress.
Imparting of moral training
Along with the missionary work he did a great deal towards imparting moral training to the Jamaat.
Some of his achievements in this direction were as under.
• He affirmed the Divine System of Khilafat on solid foundations and declared, "Khilafat is a
source and beacon of Divine Light. So hold on firmly to Khilafat." Once again he
declared, "Friends, my last advice would be that all blessings are in Khilafat. Prophethood
is a seed after which the Khilafat spreads its benevolence in the world around. Hold on
firmly to true Khilafat and spread its blessings in the world. Allah would be merciful to you
and would bless you in this world and in the hereafter."
• In order to consolidate and organise the Jamaat he established the central and regional
Anjumans and, for better functioning various important Nazarats were established
under the aegis of Sadar Anjuman Ahmadiyya Qadian.
o Nazarat Dawato Tabligh
o Nazarat Taleem
o Nazarat Umoor-e-Aamma
o Nazarat Bait-ul-Mal and
o Nazarat Ulia above them to oversee,
guide and direct all sections of the Jamaat. In order to make them capable of
successfully shouldering the important assignments and responsibilities of the future,
separate organisations were formed in Jamaat:
o The Organisation of Ansaarullah for men above 40 years of age.
o The organisation of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya for youth below 40.
o The Organisation of Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya for boys of below 15 years.
o The organisation of Lajna Imaullah for women.
o The Organisation of Nasirat-ul-Ahmadiyya for girls.
Through all these organisation, essential moral and organisation training was imparted
on firm grounds.
Migration of Jamaat from India
In 1947, when the country was divided, along with other Muslims, the Ahmadis also left for
Pakistan. In order to ensure their unity, integrity and cohesiveness, a great city Rabwah was built,
wherein, offices, schools, colleges and various departments were re-established and re-organised.
Tehrik-e-Jadid
In 1934, the Majlis-e- Ahrar, according to a well laid conspiracy, sent some of its volunteers to
create mischief by organising conferences at Qadian. It seemed all the forces had combined against
Ahmadiyyat. However, the foundations of this holy Jamaat were laid by the Lord of Heavens
Himself, in the face of the strong and piercing winds of opposition, provision to safeguard the meek
and delicate plant of Ahmadiyya was to be made by God Himself. As the nefarious intentions of the
Majlis-e-Ahrar unfold, Allah through His chosen Servant, initiated a great Universal Scheme of
Tehrik-e-Jadid, which not only brought to naught, the plans of the opponents, in a very short time
the truth of Ahmadiyyat also became manifest and the flags of its Spiritual Conquest and
Supremacy were pitched firmly and high. This scheme was based on 27 demands and contained
comprehensive and all embracing provisions by which every member of the Jamaat was convinced
that in order to establish the Oneness of God, to restore the dignity of the Holy Prophet (peace be
upon him), and to prove the truth of Islam and to establish a righteous society one had to first bring
about a palpable and manifest change in his own life and conduct as well. Under it the preaching
activities were extended to many other foreign countries.
Waqf-e-Jadid
Similarly the scheme of Waqf-e-Jadid was initiated so as to promote missionary and reformative
activities of the Jamaat in every city, town and village in India and Pakistan by appointing Teachers
everywhere. This scheme was introduced on 27th September, 1957.
Tours abroad
Though Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (may God be pleased with him) was over busy shouldering the
responsibilities of Khilafat, yet Huzur visited Europe twice. First in 1924, to participate in the
Wembley Conference along with 12 companions, breaking journey at Damascus, Palestine and
Egypt halting briefly at each of these places Huzur reached England passing through Italy and
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15 France. He met Mussolini in Italy enroute. On reaching London his visit was much
publicised by the media. In many of them his photographs also appeared, and the
Britishers welcomed Huzur with extra-ordinary warmth and zeal. On 23rd,
September 1924, Chaudhary Muhammad Zafarullah Khan read out Huzur's article in
the conference, which was published in the form of a book titled "Ahmadiyyat the
true Islam". At the conclusion of the reading the hall reverberated with cheers and
applause. The chairman praised the success of the article in glowing terms.
The second journey Huzur undertook was in the first week of April 1955. In this tour,
passing through Damascus and Lebanon, Huzur visited Geneva, and thereon via
Zurich, Hamburg and Hague reached London. This tour was mainly for the treatment
of Huzur's ailment which he suffered after a murderous attempt on his life. But
Huzur, despite his illness, opened various missions in Europe. Wherever he went he
met people individually and in groups. In Damascus he delivered the Friday Sermon
in Arabic and in European countries in English.
In the long 52 year span of his Khilafat, various other achievements are credited to
him. He guided the Muslims in Politics especially during the Non-Co-operation
Movement of the Congress, devoted his attention towards the scheduled classes and
Harijans and countered the "Shuddhi" movement in Malkanas.
[Abridged, see the fuller version: http://www.alislam.org/library/mahmood1.html]
Taleem Syllabus
Khuddam Syllabus for the month of April 2010
Hifze Quran Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2: Verses 9-17)
Prayers Funeral Prayer.
General
Knowledge on
Islam/ Ahmadiyyat
What is meant by Lailatul Qadr?
It means the blessed night amond the odd nights in the last ten
days of Ramadhan when the Quran first began to be revealed.
Which chapter of the Holy Quran was revealed last?
Chapter Al Nasr (Ch. 110)
General
Knowledge on
Australia
General Knowledge Questions
for Australia.
Nominated Book Islam’s Response to Contemporary Issues by Hadhrat Mirza
Tahir
Ahmad (rh) (Pages 113-222)
Short Article/
Extract
Synopsis of Isighfar, By Professor Abdul Jaleel, The Review of
Religions, January 2007 pp. 58-63.
Important Dates
to Keep in Mind
Waqfe Jadid instituted 1958
Death of the Second Caliph November 8th, 1965
Election of the Third Caliph November 8th, 1965
Jamia Ahmadiyya established in Ghana March 1966
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