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H A D I T H

Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,

“Guarantee for me six deeds and I will guarantee for you Paradise: Be truthful when you speak,

keep your promises when you make them, fulfill the trust when you are trusted, guard your

chastity, lower your gaze, and restrain your hands from harming others.”

(Source: Musnad Ahmad 22251)

S AY I N G S O F T H E P R O M I S ED M E S S I A H ( A S )

“In the Holy Quran, Allah, the Exalted, has placed good, virtuous conduct along with faith. And

good, virtuous conduct is that in which there is not the least bit of discord or corruption...Good,

virtuous conduct is that in which there is not even the thought of any kind of excess or wrongdo-

ing, or conceit, or ostentation, or arrogance or dispossession of the rights of human beings.”

(Extracted from https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/printer-friendly-summary-2014-09-19.html)

E X C ER P T O F A FR I D AY S ER M O N

““You should attend to your actions with a determined resolve, and a solid and binding pledge.”

This means we should make a strong and binding pledge. Then likening faith to a tree, the Prom-

ised Messiah (as) goes on to say that even the very best tree needs to be treated with care and

taken care of in order for it to be of benefit to the people and indeed remain alive. One has to

attend to it and take care of it. In like manner, in order to perfect one’s faith, deeds or actions are

needed. And one’s own faith is in need of care and attention with one’s deeds because without

this even while having faith, or while claiming to believe, one can not be called a momin, a true

believer. Without deeds or actions, man is like a tree whose beautiful green branches have been

cut to make it look disfigured, whose fruits have been discarded and left to rot and from whose

shade-giving branches the creatures of God have been deprived.”

(Extracted from https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/printer-friendly-summary-2014-09-19.html)

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E D I T O R : A M B E R K H A N | E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F : S A B I H A F A R O O Q | M A N A G I N G E D I T O R : A B I D A M U B A S H A R

Those who spend in prosperity and adversity, and those who suppress anger and pardon men;

and Allah loves those who do good.

(Chapter 3: Verse 135)

DATE DAY EVENT

10th, 11th, 12th

&

13th January

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

&

Monday

Lajna and Nasirat Faith

Enhancing Camp

26th January Sunday Australia Day Celebrations

The Holy Quran reads

And if you fear that you will not be fair in dealing with the orphans, then marry of wom-

en as may be agreeable to you, two, or three, or four; and if you fear you will not deal

justly, then marry only one or what your right hands possess. That is the nearest way for

you to avoid injustice.

(The Holy Quran Chapter 4: Verse 4) POLYGAMY

This is a subject that generates more misconceptions about Islam. Islam does allow po-

lygamy, i.e., having more than one wife at the same time, but you should be aware that

Islam does not encourage it. In fact, Islam is the only religion that limited this ancient and

widespread practice. Previous teachings permitted unlimited and unrestricted polyga-

my. Islam limits the number of wives allowed to four, and also discourages the practice.

Allah says:

If a man cannot be satisfied with one woman, it is better for society that he assumes full

moral and financial responsibility for a second one. Having a mistress and committing

adultery is a grievous sin and causes moral decline of society. Source: Islam Ahmadiyya. (2019). Marriage in Islam | Islam Ahmadiyya. [online] Available at: https://www.alislam.org/

articles/marriage-in-islam/ [Accessed 14/12/19].

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DEPARTMENT OF RISHTA NAATA

UPCOMING EVENTS

The National Sanat-wo-Dastakari Department organised a charity project for Little

wonders. Little wonders is a parents’ fundraising and support committee for Royal

Prince Alfred Hospital’s newborn Care. The department of Samat-o-Dastkari Australia

made & delivered 167 sets of cotton cot sheets, dribble cloth & belt for Royal Prince Al-

fred Hospital through the support group of little wonders. These sheet sets were hand

made by Lajna Imaillah members from mostly donated materials. This effort by Lajna

was highly appreciated by the Little Wonders team and its details were shared on their

social media Alhamdolilah. May Allah enable us to do many more such projects where

we spread the message of peace and serve humanity. Ameen

AMWSA is holding a logo competition to design the AMWSA logo for all students 15+.

The design, colour and layout is all up to the participants. The entries need to be emailed

to lajna.gen.sect@gmail.com by 27th December 2019. Please contact, National Secre-

tary AMWSA, Maheen Ashfaq Sahiba for any further information.

DEPARTMENT OF SANAT-WO-DASTAKARI

DEPARTMENT OF AMWSA

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DEPARTMENT OF TARBIYYAT

Majlis Berwick organized a Jalsa Seerat-un-Nabi on the 2nd of November 2019. The pro-

gram began with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Various speeches were delivered on

the life and character of Holy Prophet (SAWS).

Majlis Logan West had the opportunity to conduct a workshop as part of a Taleemi/

Tarbiyyati Class held on the 17th of November 2019. Topics that were covered included:

tolerance in Islam, respect for parents, and parenting in the western society. The work-

shop was delivered in both English and Urdu.

Majlis Marsden Park organized a Tarbiyyatti meeting which aimed to explore the con-

cept of the importance of prayers in Islam and the different ways such in which one can

prays such as through Namaz, Fasting, Hajj etc, Various topics were covered that includ-

ed the purpose of man and his creation and the declaration of faith/ Kalima

DEPARTMENT OF TALEEM

Majlis Berwick organized Taleemi and Tarbiyyati class on the 2nd of November 2019. The

program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran and hadith . Secretary Taleem mo-

tivated Lajna members to read the syllabus and the book Haqeeqa-tul-wahee.

Majlis Langwarrin organized a Taleem class in November. After the recitation of the Ho-

ly Quran, nazm and hadith, a detailed summary of the book Haqeeqa-tul-wahee was

presented. This was followed by a class on Quran and Salat.

DEPARTMENT OF TAQWA

On 27th November, Majlis Mt Druitt held a Taleem Class. Respected National Sadr Lajna

Abida Mubashir Sahiba was also invited to lead the Dars-ul-Quran for the class. The

class then focused on increasing Lajna members knowledge on the important topic of

Salat and understanding of its benefits and conditions. The importance and condition of

salat and the physical and spiritual benefits of salat and ablution were discussed. 28 La-

jna attended the class.

DEPARTMENT OF TABLIGH

Majlis Marsden Park organized a fundraising event on 1st November 2019 at Glenden-

ning Public School. An arts and craft competition was organized. The main focus of this

event was to establish the concept of ‘Love for All and Hatred for None.’ Trophies were

given to the best 12 artworks on which our motto had been engraved on.

Majlis Marsden Park organized a Tabligh session during November in which an article re-

garding the philosophy of Allah’s worship was read and discussed.

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

The Department of Finance of Majlis Logan West was given the opportunity to prepare

and present a presentation during a Taleemi/Tarbiyyati Class held on the 17th of No-

vember. A brief overview of the obligatory and supererogatory funds (chanda) was pre-

sented in both English and Urdu. A brief overviews of funds (chanda) to be paid by

Moosiaan and other local funds was also presented. Members were encouraged to ac-

tively pay their funds (chanda) and the importance of financial sacrifice was highlighted

through the verses of the Holy Quran, Ahadith, and the words of the Promised Messiah

(as).

DEPARTMENT OF SEHAT-E-JISMANI

Majlis Berwick held a physical fitness session this month in which a presentation was

presented on the topic of ‘colic in babies’. It was very helpful & informative session for

new mothers and caretakers of children. 44 Lajna attended the event. The event con-

cluded with a question and answers session.

Majlis Marsden Park organized a health session in the month of November which fo-

cused on raising awareness amongst members about asthma. The prevention, causes,

symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment and emergency situations etc. of asthma were

discussed.

DEPARTMENT OF KHIDMAT-E-KHALQ

Majlis Berwick organized a Khidmat-e-Khalq session on the 2nd of November. The ses-

sion aimed to motivate Lajna to participate in blood donations and encourage them to

visit nursing homes and aged care centres. Lajna were also persuaded to visit unwell

Ahmadi or non Ahmadi friends in groups.

Majlis Marsden Park organized a fundraising event at the multicultural day of Glenden-

ning Public School on 1st of November. Lajna members set up two stalls at the school: a

henna stall and a food stall, both of which were greatly enjoyed and appreciated.

Majlis Marsden Park participated in the bushfire donation appeal by donating vast

amount of items to provide comfort to the victims of the devastating fires. May Allah

the Almighty shower his blessings upon those who took part in the good cause.

DEPARTMENT OF NASIRAT

Majlis Berwick organized a Taleemi and Tarbiyyati class for Nasirat. Various topics were

discussed that included purdah, obedience of parents and the importance of truth. The

importance of Chanda and Taleemi Assessments was emphasised to the Nasirat.

Majlis Mt Druitt’s Nasirat Monthly meeting was held on the 8th of November. After reci-

tation of Holy Quran, Hadith and Nasirat pledge, presentations were presented on the

topics of ‘what is Nasirat ul Ahmadiyya’ and ‘history and importance of Tehreek-e-

Jadid’. Nasirat participated in discussions and a question/answer session. Moreover,

this month, Majlis Mount Druitt organised three Taleemi classes and four Quran classes,

one craft class and one book club for Nasirat. Alhamdolillah, more than eighty percent

Nasirat participated in the classes.

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Sidra Waqas Sahiba of Majlis Berwick has been blessed with a baby girl. She has been

named Bushra Waqas and is a part of the blessed scheme of Waqf-e-Nau.

Afia Hassan Sahiba of Majlis Berwick has blessed with a baby girl. She has been named

Areeba Hareem Khan and is a part of the blessed scheme of Waqf-e-Nau.

May Allah shower His blessing on all children and may He given them the ability and

opportunity to become true servants of Islam and Ahmadiyyat. May He enable them to

excel in every aspects of their lives and make them a medium of propagation of true

Islam.

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Aisha Ishtiyaq Sahiba of Majlis Melbourne East requests prayer for her son Jazib

Ishtiyaq and all those students undertaking their VCE exams (Secondary Education ex-

ams).

May Allah grant them success and enable them to achieve the highest of status in all

their noble pursuits. May He make them true and obedient servants of Jamaat and

Ahmadiyyat.

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Lajna Imaillah Melbourne East request prayers for all Australians in this hot summer.

May Allah Almighty keep every Australian safe and sound.

E D I T O R ’ S D E S K

Assalamualikum,

The next Newsletter will be published in January 2020, Inshallah.

Members are encouraged to send in any reports, news/announcements and/or re-

quests for prayers that might be relevant or appropriate for the next issue of the

newsletter. Please ensure that any material sent for the newsletter is in ‘.doc’ format

(Word) and includes the Halqa/ Majlis/Region name.

When submitting reports please remember that the efforts reported must have been

made by Lajna or Nasirat.

The next issue of Al-Meezaan will be available during the Lajna Imaillah’s National Ijte-

ma to be held in April 2020, Inshallah.

Wassalam

Amber Khan

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