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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words Hadith-e-Rasul; Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
Hazrat Abu Hurrairara narrates that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa said,
Forgive the Transgressions of Your Brothers “Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for them a
path to Paradise.” (Sahih Muslim, Kitab Al-Zikr)
And if you possess even the slightest arrogance, hypocrisy, you. Hasten to make peace with one another and forgive forgiven. Do not feed your vanity, for those who are bloated
self-conceit or sloth, you are not worthy of being accepted. your brethren their sins. For he who is not inclined to make cannot enter the gate to which you have been called.
Be careful lest a few accomplishments delude you to think peace with his brother is wicked and will be cut off, because
that you have sufficiently fulfilled your purpose. For God he is the cause of dissension. Part with your ego in every (Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, Noah’s Ark, p. 22)
desires a complete transformation in your being and He way and do away with mutual grievances. Be humble like
demands from you a death whereafter He should revive the guilty, though truth be on your side, so that you may be
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ll sincere individuals who have entered days a year for this Jalsa, in which all sincere from among them, if the Most Merciful
the fold of Bai‘at with me should individuals – if God wills and if health, Lord wishes.
remember that the purpose of Bai‘at is to resources and lack of any major hindrance In this spiritual undertaking there
neutralise the love for worldliness and to permits – can visit on the allocated dates. So shall be many more spiritual benefits
allow the love for the Exalted Lord and the in my view, it is better that such a date be which shall, if the Omnipotent God wills,
beloved Prophet, peace and blessings of fixed as 27 December to 29 December. be made apparent every now and then. It
Allah be upon him, to dominate the heart; This means that after today – 30 shall be better for those with less means to
to create such a condition of indifference [to December 1891 – if 27 December comes be mindful beforehand that they need to
this life] so that the journey to the Hereafter again in our lifetime, then our friends attend this Jalsa. If they, through planning
is not detested. should visit on this date solely for the sake of and saving, put aside some money or wealth
“The voicing of However, to achieve this objective, it is
important to stay in my company and to
Allah, to listen to heavenly discourses and to
participate in prayer to their utmost ability.
each day or on a monthly basis, then means
for their journeys shall be easily available.
verities will be
an incontrovertible argument, frailty, are important for the progress of belief, close ones accepts this suggestion, they
weakness and laziness be removed, and certainty and enlightenment. Special prayers inform me through writing so that a new
after experiencing perfect certainty, fervour, and attention will be directed towards such list of names of all those be recorded, who,
the occupation of eagerness and keen love be imbued. So, for
this matter, continuous mindfulness should
friends and [we will endeavour and hope]
that the most Merciful Lord, God Almighty
exerting their best efforts and power, pledge
for the duration of their lives to attend
this Jalsa which exist that God enables this to happen, and
until such a situation does not arise, an
draws them to Himself, accepts them and
grants them a pure change.
on the fixed dates and wholeheartedly
and with determination visit me, unless
are important
individual should occasionally meet me. One immediate benefit of this Jalsa shall such hindrances arise in which travelling
If, after entering the fold of Bai‘at, an be that the many friends that join this Jamaat no longer remains in one’s power. May
individual does not care to meet me, such a in each new year shall, by attending on the Allah grant those who attended the recent
Exclusive
Khalifatul Masih IIIrh, in his opening than sufficient and plenty without any sleep that one could manage to catch household of Rabwah would host Jalsa
address, instructed the attendees of problem. was done so there. When I grew up guests, so local residents were also given
Jalsa to consume one roti instead of two “The bakers also understood that it and was in my college-going age, I too parali [to use as bedding].
so that there were sufficient rotis for was pointless to call strikes there. They would stay there for night-shifts and “I always offered my duty in Langar
everyone. He also instructed that local simply asked to be pardoned and got would catch a bit of sleep on the parali. Khana, even when I was a tifl. Then
Ahmadi households of Rabwah should back to work. I would sometimes come home. We at every stage, I was blessed to serve
bake rotis and send them to the Langar “The Langar Khana would remain would wake up the workers, labourers in the Langar Khana of the Promised
Khana so that there was no shortage. functional day and night. Most of the and the bakers at around half-past-one Messiahas. I was a khadim [servant] even
The Jalsa Salana administration workers would stay there overnight or two o’clock in the morning, and work as a tifl; I was a khadim as a khadim; a
also arranged for flour to be sent to where there was a parali [paddy stems] for the day would start from then on. khadim in Ansarullah and, to this day, I
contributing households. Now, guests laid as loose matting. The labourers “As the days of Jalsa drew closer, remain a khadim.”
would stick to having only one roti in a and bakers would sleep by their clay- stacks of parali could be seen in various May Allah bless our humble Imam
meal while rotis started pouring in from ovens as that was probably the most parts of Rabwah, from where it was with a large number of khadims. Amin
houses. The result was that rotis, instead comfortable place for them in the distributed to various departments and
of the supposed shortage, were more bitterly cold weather. The little wink of accommodation areas. Almost every
“I always offered my duty in Langar Khana, even when I was a tifl. Then at every
stage, I was blessed to serve in the Langar Khana of the Promised Messiahas. I
was a khadim [servant] even as a tifl; I was a khadim as a khadim; a khadim in
Ansarullah and, to this day, I remain a khadim.”
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. nearby began uttering abuse because a few other people. As soon as I heard those words, I sat down
Baba Karim Baksh Sialkoti Sahib narrates, on friends were offering prayers on the roof of his there in the market. I arrived onto the steps of
account of Maulvi Abdur Rahman Mubashar Sahib: building. Whilst he was hurling insults, Huzooras the mosque in this state and listened to Huzoor’s
“This is an account of the Jalsa of 1905-1906. stepped onto the rostrum and started to explain speech.”
I arrived in Masjid Aqsa to offer prayers. In that the circumstances of the age of the Holy Prophet, I [Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra] would like
age, Masjid Aqsa was small in size. I laid my peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and to add that this kind of incident has also been
woollen blanket over the shoes and Chaudhry atrocities of the people, upon which most friends narrated in a Hadith regarding the companion,
Ghulam Muhammad Sahib and Mir Hamid Shah began to weep. Hazrat Abdullahra bin Rawaha, who heard this
Siakoti Sahib started to offer their prayers there “In the meantime, I immersed myself in a manner of call of the Holy Prophetsa and sat down
as well. By that time, the Promised Messiahas also market for a particular errand. On the way back, upon the very road itself. This is a sign of love
arrived and began offering his prayer, standing I noticed quite a large throng. In the meanwhile, and complete obedience, and it is by the grace of
beside us. After we had observed our prayers, the following words of Huzooras fell to my ears: God that the example of sincerity in Ahmadiyyat
an Arya Samajist who had occupied the building Sit down! Huzooras said this whilst addressing the follows in the exact footsteps of the early
companions.
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Islamabad
appointed as Afsar Jalsa Salana. From 1986 ID system and that caused a lot of chaos.
onwards, the UK Jalsa Salana continued to There were long queues building up, par-
be held at the end of July in the grounds ticularly for those coming from Germany
of Islamabad. A printing press and a ro- because we did not personally know most
ti-plant were also added to meet the ev- of them and had to use a special identifi-
er-increasing requirements of the Jamaat. cation system. After complaints were made
In late 1989 and early 1990, the local for undue registration delays, Amir Sahib
council, provoked by some neighbours’ Germany came specially to our assistance
complaints, questioned the use of the site and helped in expediting registration of
and served us with an enforcement notice members from Germany Jamaat. Thus,
for change in planning permission. We the whole process started to move faster
therefore had to employ the services of a because he could identify most of the peo-
well-known city law firm – Messrs. Theo- ple. Generally, we used to start preparing
dore Goddard – who were eventually able for Jalsa at least three months before Jalsa
to overcome the local councils’ objections Salana.
and obtain cancellation of the enforcement Just before the Jalsa Salana of 1991, Hi-
notice. dayatullah Bangvi Sahib fell ill. It used to
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh wanted be Huzoor’s practice that Huzoorrh would
us to organise this first International event visit all the nizamats [departments] and
to be held in the UK on the traditions of ask questions about the various arrange-
Markaz, and therefore instructed me to ments, and Afsar Jalsa Salana would ac-
obtain details of the Jalsa organisation and company Huzoorrh along with other people
office bearers’ responsibilities from Wakil- who were part of the Jalsa organisation. On
e-A‘la , Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib in that occasion, I remember, because Bangvi
Pakistan, who had experience as Afsar Sahib was suffering from heart problems,
Jalsa Salana in Pakistan prior to Huzoor’s Huzoorrh told him to stay seated in the car
arrival in the UK; I was told to follow the and not to walk. He was a bit reluctant
The first prayer at Islamabad after its purchase led by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad,
Khalifatul Masih IVrh same pattern. We, because of our lack of because Huzoorrh was walking and he was
experience in hosting international events following Huzoorrh in the car, but Huzoorrh
of this nature, were also fortunate to re- instructed him to remain seated in the car.
Abdul Baqi Arshad
ceive continuous guidance and instruc- Immediately after that Jalsa, Bangvi Sahib
Afsar Jalsa Salana (1992-1998)
tions from Huzoorrh. passed away.
Later on in the subsequent years, the Huzoor then appointed me as Afsar Jal-
I
t was a momentous and historic event site in his Friday Sermon of 21 Septem-
organisation of Jalsa undoubtedly im- sa Salana, and I remained Afsar Jalsa Sala-
for the UK Jamaat when we learnt at the ber 1984 where he stated that although,
proved tremendously; most of the work na until 1998.
Fajr prayer through a specially convened presently, this site seemed to be more than
and waqar-e-amal was completed only Throughout that period, the attendance
Amila meeting on the morning of 30 April our needs, but our experience had shown
a couple of months prior to Jalsa. Khud- grew significantly every year. The Jalsa con-
1984 that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh was that whenever we expanded our mosques,
dam-ul-Ahmadiyya from various regions ventions that started off from six or seven
migrating to UK and would be arriving lat- God Almighty soon made it insufficient
would go to Islamabad and do all the work thousand in attendance, grew to an atten-
er that day. I was instructed by Amir Sahib for us. Therefore, Huzoorrh said, we had
– mostly painting, repairing barrack-roofs dance of more than 20,000 by the last few
to immediately fly to Amsterdam, Holland purchased this land with the prayer that
and other forms of maintenance. Jalsas to be held in Islamabad. The car park
and had the honour to welcome Huzoorrh we propagate Islam and to grow manifold
A number of Jamaat members from facility, just like all other facilities, became
on behalf of the UK Jamaat and accompa- so as to make even this place small for our
Germany used to come to attend Jalsa Sala- insufficient. By 2004, we knew that Islam-
ny him to London. needs, after which Allah would enable us
na UK and would work alongside us with abad might not be able to hold the rapidly
Soon after Huzoor’s arrival, it was felt to purchase a larger property.
great perseverance and patience. growing number of Jalsa guests and also,
necessary by the UK Jamaat to find a suit- After the site was acquired, the mo-
We also used to have a registration consequently, the swelling paraphernalia.
able place outside London, large enough to mentous task of renovating and refurbish-
team, and as this was our first experience Then started the search for a larger
hold our Jalsa Salana and other events. As ing the buildings, which were in a consid-
in many areas of the task, we experienced place which resulted in the purchase of
Secretary Jaidad for UK, I was instructed erable state of disrepair, was undertaken.
slow computer systems during those days, Hadiqatul Mahdi in Alton.
to look at various sites, which were referred With the help of Taj Din Sahib, Raja Munir
naturally causing long queues to form out-
to the Jamaat. A number of sites, among Sahib and Akhtar Sahib (from East Lon-
which was one in Midlands, were visited don) and along with the help and waqar-
in the course of the next few months but e-amal [voluntary labour] of volunteers
none of them were suitable for our require- from Khuddam and Ansar, we started to
ments. the enormous task of renovation.
In September 1984, we were advised The first caretaker was Rashid Khan
that an approximately 25-acre site of an Sahib of Midlands. In the first instance we
old residential boarding school was for renovated and furnished Huzoor’s person-
sale through auction, situated in Tilford, al residence and guesthouse in block N for
Surrey and consisting of a number of temporary use as Private Secretary’s office,
timber-framed buildings. The site was in- and the guesthouse as well as building
spected, and we felt that it suited our re- block I for the Mosque. Later, in mid-1986,
quirements. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh two builders and two carpenters, Aziz Sa-
was than requested to visit the site. After hib and Ahsan Sahib came from Pakistan
Huzoor’s inspection and approval, I was to assist full time on the renovation and
instructed by Huzoorrh to bid for it at the refurbishment. The residential blocks were
auction which was to be held on 18 Sep- converted, one-by-one, to a number of 1-
tember 1984 by a real-estate agent, Bar- and 2-bedroom flats to house the growing
nard Marcus. number of Waqifeen working in various
I went to the auction, as directed, and departments of Jamaat.
with Huzoor’s special prayers, was suc- The first UK Jalsa Salana was held in
cessful in securing the site at for around April 1985 amid severe weather conditions
£423,000. The site was named “Islamabad” prevailing at the time. Hazrat Khalifatul
by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh. Huzoorrh Masih IVrh appointed Chaudhry Hidayat-
also spoke about the acquisition of this ullah Bangvi Sahib as Afsar Jalsa Salana
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Hadiqatul Mahdi
decision in our favour.
Alhamdolillah, that was a massive
turning point and we got the permission
we needed. So, we had the water flowing
In 1918 the subcontinent was visited by an influenza Pandemic which resulted in the de-
cision to move the Jalsa Salana to April 1919. Though the Jalsa was intended to take place
during the Easter break of 1919 to facilitate the rural communities, it was held during
March. Some highlights of Jalsa 1918 along with announcements published in the days
leading up to it and immediately after it are presented below which gives us an insight as
to how the essence and importance of Jalsa was spread 100 years ago.
Programme for Jalsa 1918 (held on 15-17 and you should act upon whatever is relayed
of March 1919) to you.” (Friday Sermon, delivered by Hazrat
An image of the document which bears the signature of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa when he Khalifatul Masih IIra on 14 March 1919, Al
Saturday 15 March 1919 (morning session):
named the site Hadiqatul Mahdi | Ahmadiyya ARC Fazl, 1 April 1919)
1. Maulvi Mahfuzul-Haq Sahib
2. Hakim Maulvi Khalil Ahmad Sahib A Welcome to Those Arriving in Qadian
Thereafter, there was a break for Salat In the days leading up to Jalsa, various articles
“The UK Shura was taking place in the preceding days. During which was followed by a second session were published in the Jamaat’s newspapers
chaired by Seith Abdullah Alladin Sahib.
this Shura, people were curious to know what the new place that Hafiz Roshan Ali Sahibra delivered an address
and periodicals, encouraging Ahmadis to
partake in this Jalsa and remind them of the
has been acquired in Alton for the UK Jalsa had been named. on the truth of the Promised Messiahas. spiritual benefit attached to such a gathering.
Sunday 16 March 1919:
I stated that I would disclose it not only to Shura but during The morning session began at 9am and
Moreover, we repeatedly find the theme
of encouraging the residents of Qadian to
Jumua. Various names were received which were proposed by was chaired by Maulvi Ali Ahmad Sahib ensure every effort is made for the hospitality
(Professor Bhagalpur College) who also
some individuals. However, the name that I am proposing is delivered a brief address. Thereafter, the
of guests of the Promised Messiahas.
ن
ِ ی
Hadiqatul Mahdi.” following reports were presented:
زم اقد ی�اں اب رتحمم ےہ
ِ
1. Dr Khalifa Rashiduddin Sahibra
(Secretary Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya) ارض رحم ےہ
ِ وجہم قلخ ےس
Friday Sermon, Hazrat Khaliftul Masih Vaa, 30 June 2006 presented a report highlighting the
undertakings of the Anjuman “The land of Qadian is now revered;
2. Hazrat Maulvi Sher Alira, in the capacity by the gathering of people, it is a sacred land.
of Nazim-e-Ala, presented a report “O you who are coming to the holy and
the size of the marquee. That was one of a very smooth Jalsa. On Sunday that 3. Maulvi Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sahib respected land of Qadian! I welcome you with
presented a report on Umur-e-Ama sincerity and love. The wave of emotion that
the challenges. same sales manager came back to surges alongside the blood in your veins in
When I started duty as Afsar Jalsa Islamabad and he suggested that if we 4. Sheikh Muhammad Mubarak Ismail
Sahib, Naib Nazir Talim and Tarbiyat, a state of full faith and determination moves
Salana in Islamabad, the marquee’s wanted to continue then we should have presented a report other hearts like the effect of lightning. There
width was around 40 metres but the a contract through a British company. is no doubt that you tread upon the beloved
After this Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad and esteemed land of God with respect and
length was 100 metres, so the vision I think there was an arrangement that Siyal Sahibra delivered a speech. Hazrat
was like a tunnel. The attendance was anything below 40 metres, the UK had regard and witness the signs of God within
Khalifatul Masih IIra then proceeded it. What doubt is there that every individual
growing substantially and we were to provide to Europe and anything above to address the Jalsa on Irfan-e-Ilahi amongst you is a sign of God himself? It is
looking for a marquee which was wider 40 metres, Europe had to provide to the [Cognizance of God]. for this reason that every individual among
than 40 metres. What we discovered UK. He said that if we went through that the residents of Qadian, seeing you as a sign
Monday 17 March 1919:
was that anything above 40 metres wide company, it would be easier for them of God, considers your respect and esteem a
The first session of the day was chaired part of their faith.
was not available in the UK and it had administratively. I replied that we had by Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaqra with the “According to Divine revelation, the
to be ordered from Europe. So initially, I no objection in doing so, provided they opening speech delivered by Hazrat Hafiz Champion of Allah in the garbs of the
went to see Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh reduced the price. He replied that we Roshan Alira, which was followed by a short Prophets [i.e. the Promised Messiahas] stated,
and informed him of the predicament. would get the same price for three years. speech by Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaqra. ‘They will come to you from every distant
He very simply instructed us to go to That was quite encouraging, so we then The Jalsa concluded with the closing track.’ Hence, whoever comes from whatever
Germany. went through our company to them and address of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra. far-off distance, they become, in the same
And so, we immediately contacted Our Jalsa is not a festival, rather its proportion, a grand part of the importance
we continued to use their services.
objectives are unique. and might of this Divine sign. Our hearts are
the Germany Jalsa administration and Then, in 2007 or 2008, we changed A day before the inauguration of Jalsa saturated with love, and we consider it our
they cooperated by providing contact the company from Neptunus to De Salana, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra delivered honour that we are able to witness signs of
with a company who they also used Boer, which is another Dutch company, a Friday Sermon and highlighted the God Almighty in such number.
for their Jalsa. Alhamdolillah, that year but they have a slightly larger stock. importance of deriving maximum benefit “Hence, when, in the capacity of an old
we had very competitive price for a 50 De Boer is the company that does the from it. servant of this community, I greet you, I do
metres wide marquee. I think it was 2001 Farnborough Air Show. That’s normally “If those who come here do not convene not do so pretentiously or by mere custom,
[for the sessions of Jalsa], they walk around but rather an uncontrollable emotion arises
so I was a bit worried initially because ahead of us so they bring the structure without purpose and thus waste their time.
I had in my mind the juggernauts that there and shift it to Hadiqatul Mahdi. after seeing the blessings of God Almighty.
They should remember that this is not a Therefore, once again I say, ‘Ahlan wa sahlan
come from Europe, bringing the stuff in And it becomes a competitive price as festival. This Jalsa – under Divine will – has wa marhaba’ – may God Almighty make this
on the tiny roads of Islamabad and the well. been established through the Promised journey successful and blessed for you in
vicinity. So I spoke to the sales manager We will be able to host Jalsa Salana in Messiahas so that centuries of decay that had every way.” (Hazrat Sheikh Yaqub Ali Irfani
of a Dutch company, Neptunus, and Hadiqatul Mahdi for a significant period shrouded the hearts of humans be washed Sahibra, Al Hakam, 7 March 1919)
away, and those that were in darkness and
invited him to visit Islamabad before of time in the future as we are only using oppression be elevated to the tower of light.
going for the contract. He came, had a a third of the land owned by us, but, 9 prayers of the Promised Messiahas for
Thus, Allah the Exalted wishes to gather participants of Jalsa
thorough look at the site and said that it bearing in mind the rapid growth of people at this place so that He may purify
would be no problem at all. Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK, there will be them. The individual who does not fulfil “The Promised Messiahas prayed the
This Dutch company brought their a time when we will have to look for a these objectives, his faith is in danger. You following for those who travelled for this
structure from Holland and put it up bigger site. all have very little time, hence you should
spend it well and gain much benefit from it, Continued on page 15
for us in Islamabad and we experienced
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Jalsa Salana – A Mighty Sign from God Almighty spread enormously. However, today at
this Friday sermon, there are three times
as many people are there were back then.
To mark the blessed occasion of the 2018 UK Jalsa Salana, the Fazle Umar Foundation English Desk has translated an excerpt from a Friday
With the full power at its disposal, the
Sermon delivered by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra, the Promised Reformer and Second Successor of the Promised Messiahas, on
world and all the followers of its religions,
28 November 1930 in which Huzoorra discourses on the importance of the Jalsa Salana and how it is a Divine sign from God. their scholars and mystics, their rich and
poor, their men and women have ardently
strived to halt the spread of this communi-
ty. They resorted to deceit and falsehoods,
published derogatory remarks and used ev-
ery possible means they could think of [to
derail our community]. Just as a single hand
cannot stop the water of a river from flowing
and just as sand slips between the fingers,
similarly, the [spiritual] light the Promised
Messiahas brought with him spread [and
slipped] through the hands of the world’s
elders, scholars and mystics before reaching
out across the entire earth. Thus the world
witnessed another sign just as it did during
the time of Noahas, Abrahamas, Mosesas and
Muhammadsa the Messenger of Allah.
Despite their hate and prejudice, in their
hearts, [our enemies] know that everything
that was to destined to happen has oc-
curred. Although, the world still considers
us insignificant, it knows well that we will
grow into a large community. Many have let
go of their hate and view our community
with respect and reverence. Despite the dif-
ferences in our faith, beliefs and approach,
they all agree that we alone are a [success-
ful and] functioning community. This too
is a form of recognition and means that our
[spiritual] river has extended [into their
hearts]. Anyone who lives in a place where
canals are common, might have witnessed
small springs of water forming in their sur-
roundings. Although these springs are not
Jamaat in Press and Media (The Global Political Turmoil & the Jamaat From Fields to a Tent City From Home to Jalsa – Ghana and Mau-
Jamaat in the media from the begin- – (The political turmoil in the world and (How Jalsa goes from becoming a town ritius
ning to now) what is Jamaat role in the politics or in buzzing with life from a mere field) (Guests travelling from their hometown
the modern world) to Jalsa and their journey)
za Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVrh issued plan, and in order to be victorious in the here for the international pledge of initiation
I n the Holy Quran, Allah the Almighty
promised that he would strengthen the re-
ligion of Islam through true Khilafat. Thus,
an instruction to the worldwide Ahmadiyya
Community, three and a half months prior to
field, set forth one and all of the community
in it. May Allah grant you success.”
and those too who are listening and watch-
ing by radio or television and in this manner,
in association with the established Khilafat the 1993 Jalsa, saying: This was the message which was dis- gaining the honour of participating in it.
of God Almighty, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Ja- “This year, an international Bai‘at cere- patched from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh “Regarding the International Bai‘at cer-
maat is a group of believers who are daily ob- mony will be held via satellite on the occa- to all countries by fax in April 1993. Re- emony, I would like to briefly mention that
serving the fulfilment of this Divine promise sion of Jalsa Salana in which a minimum of sponding to this call of Huzoorrh, all the when Allah Almighty placed this inspiration
in a majestic manner. a thousand pledges of initiation will be taken missionaries and sincere individuals of the in my heart, the number of those taking the
This is that community which is advanc- from people of various countries. Yet, it is ex- world set themselves forth into the field of pledge of initiation was 10,00 to 20,000 or
ing with steadfastness, by strongly holding pected that from the several countries where tabligh. They became prepared to proclaim perhaps more, and a very short period of
onto the rope of Allah and resisting all un- God Almighty casts special focus, we shall the message of the Promised Messiahas, filled the year was remaining. In this short peri-
favourable circumstances with great resolve receive pledges of initiation in sometimes with sincerity and the spirit of faith. God Al- od, I became worried that I placed this ex-
and courage, on the manifest path to the vic- tens of thousands and sometimes many mighty has greatly blessed the words of the pectation upon the Jamaat that they should,
tory of Islam, based on the succour of God more. Insha-Allah. Khalifa of the time and caused such favour- at a minimum, convert 100,000 people in a
the Glorious. It is without a shadow of doubt “This Bai‘at ceremony shall transpire able winds for the acceptance of the mes- year. How would this occur in such a short
that the rising sun of every new day sees the in the following manner: those taking the sage of Ahmadiyyat to gush with great glory period? At that moment, Allah the Almighty
Ahmadiyya Jamaat to have expanded and pledge of initiation in a country will take around the entire world, that tasks which intuitively inspired my heart and its en-
grown stronger, more than before. The land part in the Bai‘at ceremony through satel- would take years to complete, were settled in tire outline came before me; all the Jamaats
of the opponents is constricting, and God lite and in the UK, their delegates who shall a matter of days. Such showers of God’s grace of the world should not only be told to be
Almighty is expanding the land of Ahmadi- be invited to the Jalsa for this purpose, will rained down, the mention of which causes prepared to participate in the Internation-
yyat – the true Islam. perform the pledge of initiation, on their be- the heart to be replete with the praise of God. al Bai‘at ceremony, but a target should also
Each and every scheme of the successors half, at the hand of Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa. On the third day of the 28th Jalsa Salana be assigned, for instance, so-and-so Jamaat
of the Promised Messiahas is assisted by God This will be such a unique and dear pledge UK – on 1 August 1993 – the first Interna- would have this much of a target. I had to set
Almighty, and they are schemes which bear of initiation in the sight of God which shall tional Bai‘at ceremony was held in Islamabad a huge target. I was concerned of how such a
great blessings. From among these grand encompass the face of the earth. This will be (Tilford) in which 204,308 fortunate persons large target, which was seemingly complete-
schemes, one such scheme which Hazrat such a Bai‘at that, whilst coming from the joined the community. Besides this, hun- ly unrealistic, would be fulfilled in some of
Khalifatul Masih IVrh initiated, was the In- heights of the heavens, shall encompass the dreds of thousands of Ahmadis from across those areas where yet a hundred people had
ternational Bai‘at ceremony. The manner in expanse of the Earth. This shall certainly be the entire globe also renewed their pledges at not even accepted Ahmadiyyat in the past
which Allah the Almighty bestowed bless- accepted before God. Thus, blessed will be the hand of the Khalifa of the time. ten years, and their target was set to 5,000.
ings upon this scheme is remarkable and also those fortunate countries wherein so many Prior to the arrival of Hazrat Khalifatul However, Allah the Almighty strengthened
extremely faith-inspiring. Where the grand pledges of initiation shall be achieved that Masih IVrh, people were sat in an order ac- my heart and assured me as if to say: I have
outcomes and fruits of this blessed scheme they will be granted the honour to delegate cording to the guidelines issued. At around begun this scheme and I am responsible for
indicate the fact that this was a purely Divine in the Jalsa Salana. Blessed will be those for- 1pm, Huzoorrh arrived in the Jalsa Gah, at- it. Have patience and wait.
scheme, it also becomes plain that the wind tunate delegations who shall be invited to tired in the green-coloured blessed coat of “During this period, an account oc-
of the unity of God is whirling from heaven. the Jalsa for the Bai‘at ceremony, and sub- the Promised Messiah and Imam and Mahdi curred as follows: An extract of the Promised
Angels are descending in great numbers on mitting themselves to the Divine call, place of the age, peace be on him. Huzoorrh, men- Messiahas came before me in which he had
those with pious natures, and those days are their hands at the hand of the Khalifa of tioning its significance, background and pur- stated, ‘To date, 400,000 people have taken
not far when God Almighty will gather all God’s Holy Messiahas and join the commu- pose, delivered a short speech prior to taking the pledge of initiation at the hands of this
good-natured people on one hand, whether nity of the Imam Mahdias for the prevalence the pledge of initiation in which he stated: humble one.’ A few days before this, Khad-
they reside in the east or the west. Today, it of Islam. And blessed will be those individ- “Since the creation of the heavens and ija Nazir Sahiba, who is in possession of the
is only our duty to continue proclaiming ev- uals who, participating in this unique first the earth, no eye has observed a scene where International Bai‘at record, mentioned that
:erywhere international Bai‘at ceremony and then, by numerous countries and nations from ev- subsequent to my migration, since she be-
جاء المسیح جاء المسیح becoming helpers and assistants of the Imam ery continent are simultaneously taking the gan accumulating the records, 250,000 peo-
[The Messiah has come; the Messiah has Mahdi, shall strive for the victory of Islam. pledge of initiation at the hand of a single ple have accepted Ahmadiyyat to this date.
come] and have faith that: “Thus, step up your pace, relying on person in different languages, and that too of She said, ‘I congratulate you upon this quar-
ن
� ےہ وہ ٓاےئ اگ ااجنم اکرسج یک رطفت ی prayers, with strong resolve and the praise a humble servant of the servant of the Holy ter million.’ Upon this, I replied, ‘If 150,000
[He who has a pious nature, will join our of God. Irrigate your efforts with tears and Prophetsa. This is a fact which is being ob- more join, we would have the honour of
fold eventually]. Under special Divine inspi- advance the number of pledges of initiation served for the first time in the history of the resemblance with the Promised Messiahas
ration, the leader of the faithful, Hazrat Mir- to such a level that they arrive at this blessed world and in future, it will continue forev-
occasion at the appointed time. Arise today, er. You people are fortunate who are present Continued on page 13
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by gaining 400,000 conversions to this date are taking part in this ceremony. 115 nations which we are presenting is clearly manifest- in this struggle should pledge with God’s
simply in the years of migration.’ That be- are taking part in it. ing itself before the entire world. Nobody can grace and prayers that they will strive to
ing said, I had to slightly increase the target “104 years have passed since the estab- deny that if it was a prophecy or a vision, to- achieve double [of what they had achieved]
again. Then, I thought that as we are humbly lishment of Ahmadiyyat. In this manner, a day it is occurring as reality before the world again, in the upcoming year. They should
praying to Allah already, why should we stop new nation is accepting Ahmadiyyat every in great glory.” take this pledge and tell those who have tak-
at 100,000-150,000? Let us beg for 200,000 year as a result of an effort of a few months. Huzoorrh stated: en the pledge of initiation to make spiritual
instead. Thus, I issued a target of 150,000 and These are Allah Almighties favours, the ac- “This prophecy also contains the words, progress within themselves this year, and if
began to pray for 200,000. count of which I have briefly presented.” ‘They were all occupied with the Holy Spirit not more, then every one of you should at
“Now, the fact is that today, 204,308 peo- Thereafter, Huzoorrh stated: and they started to say, what is going to hap- least turn into two [by introducing another
ple, in the entire world will join the commu- “Afterwards, I would like to mention a pen?’ Thus, out of fear and panic, we shall person into Ahmadiyyat].”
nity at the hands of this humble one. These prophecy which is, today, being majestically clearly not say, what is going to happen? :Huzoorrh stated
people who exceed 200,000 are those who fulfilled. In the Acts of Apostles, chapter two, However, the enemies, out of fear and pan- “Bear in mind that the moral training of
are entering Islam for the first time or who verses one to twelve, mention is found that ic, will certainly exclaim, what is going to those joining the Ahmadiyya Jamaat is ex-
are entering into the fold of the Ahmadiyya the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples happen. What is going to happen is that in ceptionally important. As a result of a lack of
Muslim Jamaat for the first time. Aside from of Jesusas and they began to speak in various the century we entered, it was destined since moral training, great chaos and disorder can
this, there are hundreds of thousands who languages which they had no knowledge of eternity that Islam would be made to spread emerge in the future, faith can be corrupted
are Ahmadi already and who will gain the beforehand. People started to listen, com- by leaps and bounds, and this is occurring. and unity can change into disorder and dis-
honour of renewing their pledge on this his- prehend those languages and become aston- And its [spiritual] fruits have come before cord. We have pledged to achieve the goal
torical occasion today. Thus, take part in this ished. As far as I have looked over history, no our eyes. Rather, they are in our hands and of a united people. In other words, we have
Bai‘at with a righteous heart. May this result evidence can be found that such an account we shall taste them and have the blessings of taken the pledge to cause the entire world to
in huge international Bai‘at ceremonies in occurred. The overwhelming presumption its spiritual taste. Thus, we pray [to Allah] as become a united people as the result of the
the future. May this community continue is that it is an account in a vision, and that we participate in this prayer and we will pray dissemination of the faith of Hazrat Aqdas
to increase and spread every year until the this event was to happen, not in the era of [to Allah] even after this. May Allah enlarge, Muhammad Mustafasa throughout the en-
entire world takes refuge under the Islamic the first Messiah but in the era of the second. spread and continue to grant the Jamaat
canopy of peace. Currently, the state of af- “It is the duty of the Christians to present dominance over the Islamic world. It is my
fairs is that new converts from 84 countries historical evidence, but the factual testimony desire that those people who have taken part Continued on page 14
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Exhibitions
Jalsa Salana UK 2018
The Review of Religions Ahmadiyya ARC Exposition The Human Values Exhibition Humanity First
This year the Review of Religions will host an exhi- The material which will be shown at the exposition The Exhibition is an interactive experience where This year the Humanity First exhibition will focus on
bition on ‘Islam in the East: Journeys along the Silk is extremely rare; it dates back to the time of the guests can see, touch and feel how human values Global Health which is one of the HF programmes.
Road’ exploring 1400 years of cultural interaction Promised Messiahas, such as books of the Promised affect peace. We help guests see how what the Prom- There will be a new feature about the soon-to-be-
between Islam and cultures along the Silk Road,
Messiah which he originally wrote and translated in
as
ised Messiah and Huzoor-e-Anwar say, works in
as aa
opened Nasir Hospital in Guatemala. This is a new
particularly Persia and China. Rare artefacts, cal-
his time and sent to Queen Victoria and the British practice. state of the art medical facility which is something
ligraphic masterpieces and stunning images will be
displayed. Visitors will also have a chance to explore Government. Material related to Hazrat Musleh Supersize infographics show the real-life con- completely new for the region. We will also be
a special section dedicated to Muhammad Osman Maudra will also be showcased. Other than this, sequences of poverty, lack of education and the exhibiting on the ongoing Disaster Relief work in the
Chou Chung Sai Sahib, also known affectionately as other historical material such as letters written to the harmful growth of the arms trade. And we have Middle East, something which Huzooraa has been
Chini Sahib and the history of Ahmadiyyat in China. Khulafa of administrative nature, newspapers and amazing quotes and information about the Promised referring to in recent times.
journals relating to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat will also Messiah and Huzoor-e-Anwar .
ra aa
During Jalsa Salana UK, The Weekly Al Hakam will The Makhzan-e-Tasawir Exhibition will show- International Association of Ahmadi Archi- Waqfe--Nau International marquee will be
also be interacting with guests. case the history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim tects and Engineers (IAAAE) have their own hosting an info-desk at this year's Jalsa Salana
All guests are invited to visit and share, with the Al Community in pictures. Similar to every year, exhibitioin which showcases the tremendous UK. Career counselling will be offered to all
Hakam team, their thoughts and views about the visitors will have the oppurtunity to traverse services that the association has been able to Waqifeen.
paper and the kind of articles they wish to see in through the years and see images from various render for humanity under the guidance of This will be an excellent opportunity for
upcoming issues. The main highlight is the Writers’ events that took place. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih. Waqifeen-e-Nau and their parents to voice
Corner where visitors can discuss areas on which Visit the various phases of Jamaat's history as Visit to see models of model villages built their queiries directly to the central team.
they wish to write on. the lens of the camera captured it. across Africa to provide the underprivileged For Waqifeen-e-Nau, this marquee will be a
with sustainable amenities great chance to touch base and update contact
The Al Hakam Jalsa Special issue is available in print details.
at the Al Hakam Writers’ Corner marquee.
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and during the night in the cold weather of result of knowledge of his responsibilities, suitable method back at home.
care of the comfort and facilities of those December, demolished the Jalsa Gah and enthusiasm and interest was that he became Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib, who
guests staying in private accommodation rebuilt it anew whilst expanding it. This fully acquainted with the Jalsa Salana used to be a close deputy and assistant to
during Jalsa Salana. He would also ensure that happened during the night whilst the guests arrangements and proved to be an extremely Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib and is now Afsar
such households were not inconvenienced were asleep. When they awoke during the successful organiser.” Jalsa Salana, states:
by the guests of the Promised Messiahas. night, they found the landscape of Jalsa Munir Ahmad Chattha Sahib, “The tale of the bread-cooking machines
Hence, I recall that for the breakfast of guests completely altered, as if the lamp of Aladdin missionary of Nigeria writes: is quite lengthy. Following a deep and
staying at households, he would provide had been used to rebuild the Jalsa Gah. (Al “Former Spain missionary, Iqbal Ahmad lengthy review and prolonged trialling,
sugar, tea and wooden coal along with rice Fazl, 3 January 1928) Najm Sahib related to me that once, his the present form of machines came into
for those that preferred rice. Once he visited When Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra came duty was in Langar 3. Mir Sahib issued his being. The design of these machines was
my house in relation to an official matter to the Jalsa Gah on the second day and found the order that all the arrangements for the not prepared in imitation to any foreign
and saw that guests were having tea in our the Jalsa Gah to be spacious, he remarked, Langhar Khana should be readied by evening machines. Rather, the design was the result
living room. When I came out, he smiled “How can I look into the matter now?” of 23 December. Najm Sahib mentioned that of the reflection, trialling and continuous
and asked, ‘What is happening inside? The Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib was the son of the the hand-pump machine of the Langar was efforts of Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib. For this
noise of the teacups can be heard from the very same devotee who has been mentioned so spoiled that it had not been fixed up until purpose, he would have to reside in Karachi
road outside.’ I replied by saying that the
guests were having tea. He then asked, ‘How
much sugar is used during these days?’ I ''Hazrat Mulseh Maudra used to say, 'There are some people who
said that five kilograms were used. He then
discussed some official matters and left. At
night, he sent five kilograms of sugar and
are martyrs of the field and there are some who are martyrs of
this continued for the duration of his life.”
Regarding his passion towards serving work.' Hazrat Musleh Maudra was himself included in this category
the guests of the Promised Messiahas and his
determination to spend his full energy – and
he followed the footsteps of his esteemed
and Allah the Almighty also granted this servant of his, respected
father in this matter – Shiekh Muhammad
Ahmad Sahib Mazhar narrates: Mir Sahib, the honour of entering this group of excellence.''
“Customarily, our Jalsa would take
place on 26 , 27 and 28 December, when
winter would be at its height. In 1965, the above, and the same determination, resolve, midnight. ‘At that moment in time,’ Najm for many days. During this period, he did
Jalsa was to take place during Ramadan. steadfastness, courage and loyalty of Sahib says, ‘there was also no arrangements not only strive on a personal level but raised
Therefore, during the Shura of 1965, a point colleagues was a part of him, due to which for light and it was difficult for it to be fixed the resolve and morale of those who worked
of discussion was whether to change the Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib demonstrated such in the dark. After midnight, I informed him with him as well. Despite the fact that in the
dates of Jalsa due to Ramadan or to adhere determination during the Shura. of the condition of the spoilt machine over initial stages, the trials clearly proved to be
to the former practice. During the Shura, Maulvi Muhammad Ahmad Sahib Jalil the telephone having only just arrived home unsuccessful, he never lost resolve himself,
arguments were presented both for and writes, regarding the excellent management from his Jalsa Salana duties. As soon as he nor did he allow others to lose resilience.
against. One argument presented was that of Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib at the Jalsa heard of the issue, he hung up the phone. I Finally, his constant striving proved
to provide sehri [pre-fast meal] during the Salana and on other occasions: thought that due to his extreme fatigue, he successful by the grace of God, by which the
winter nights for approximately 80,000 to “Mir Daud Ahmad Sahib was an must have fallen asleep. I thought to myself, cooking of food, especially the bread, was
100,000 people was impossible. Upon this, exceptionally capable organiser. He What can I do? We shall just have to arrange made considerably easier. All praise be to
Mir Sahib stood up, and in a simple, yet firm remained Sadr Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya for the machine to be fixed in the morning. Allah.”
manner, said, ‘Do not worry about food for and Afsar Jalsa Salana for many years. He I came into the office and sat down. After In his era, Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib made
sehri and iftari [meal to break the fast] not discharged both of his duties with excellence a short while, I stepped outside and to my a few more significant changes in order to
reaching the guests. It is my responsibility and success. It is an extremely difficult task astonishment, I saw Mir Sahib stood next improve the Jalsa Salana management. For
that food reaches every individual on time’. for the Afsar Jalsa Salana to continually keep to the machine with a torch in hand and example, the supply department had the
His exact words were: ‘If you say so, then preparing two meals for thousands of people arranging for the machine to be fixed. As responsibility of providing goods, solid
even during Ramadan we will – Insha-Allah for days on end, to oversee its distribution, long as repar work was beign carried out, apparatus, buckets etc. and floral decoration.
– arrange for this. It is not difficult to exert organising the lodgings of thousands of he stood nearby with the light. When the By dividing this burden, he created a
one’s best effort.’” guests, to fulfil all the requisites of hospitality machine was fixed, only then did he go separate department for apparatus and floral
What is worthy of noting is that through for thousands of guests from within and home.’” decoration. The supply department only
his determination, steadfastness and outside the Jamaat during the bustling days Originality in management had the task of the provision of remaining
organisational prowess, in the bitter cold at of the Jalsa and to satisfy people of varying When work for Jalsa Salana was executed goods. The task of supplying contracts to
3am, taking responsibility of providing food natures and temperaments by redressing with Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib in-charge, the people who cooked the bread and other
for 100,000 people, Mir Sahib displayed a their complaints. Mir Sahib exquisitely the number of guests had increased to such workers and labourers was transferred from
unique resolve and also demonstrated the carried out these tasks for a long period an extent that arrangements for their food, the supply department to a new department
fact that he had created such an element of of time which is proof of his outstanding drink and lodging demanded a new method. named the Department of Labour.
determination among his colleagues that management capabilities. He inherited In the era of Mir Sahib, focus was He established a new department by
they were engulfed in the principle of “We organisational abilities from his parents. drawn toward the use of natural gas the name of the Department of Review. It
hear and we obey”, and by presenting every Besides this, Mir Sahib possessed another [commonly known as “sui gas” in the Indian was determined to be their obligation to
kind of sacrifice, they were able to fulfil their great quality which acted as a crowning subcontinent] and electricity instead of review the accounts of the items in the Jalsa
obligations in all difficult circumstances. stroke and the adornment of his immense wood and coal as fuel. From then on, upon Salana store, throughout the Jalsa. Similarly,
Such high resolve on the part of Mir Sahib capabilities. He did not merely carry out his observing the heating tandoors [clay-ovens] from 1968, an independent department
is worthy of consideration in many aspects. assigned responsibilities as an obligation. and ovens by means of gas and the prepared for “sui gas” was established. Like the
Another such example is well known in On the contrary, his duty would become food through electric machines, hearts supply department, the accommodation
our community. At the 1927 Jalsa Salana, his hobby. For this reason, he would neither would spontaneously become replete with department was also given new shape,
the space allotted by the organisers for tire from his duty, nor become weary. I have feelings of praise and gratitude to Allah bearing in mind its vast responsibilities. He
the gathering was somewhat small for the personally observed that in the days when the Almighty of how many facilities He established a new department by the name
attendees. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIra Mir Sahib was not yet Afsar Jalsa Salana, it had provided His servants. Behind these of Information and Immediate Assistance
stated during the Jalsa that the fault lay with would be his practise to circle and inspect the comfortable means, the continuous prayers for Lost Property. Prior to this, there was
the organisers and that he would investigate Langar Khana [kitchen] at nightfall, after he of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih and his servants, no permanent arrangement to provide
this matter. Huzoorra said that the organisers was free from his duties. He would exchange their constant efforts and great struggles immediate assistance. A parali [paddy
should have taken into account that the views with the organisers as regards the were working at hand. By the grace of Allah stems] department was established whose
number of attendees at Jalsa always increases work and give counsel regarding the latest the Almighty, through these, many problems responsibility was assigned to always ensure
from the previous year. After saying this, difficulties. I have seen that he would depart and challenging stages were overcome. the procuring and distribution of parali. In
Huzoor left. However, what followed is truly a Langar and enter a second and then a third In relation to the installation of “sui gas” this manner, a new Langar, i.e. the dietary
inspiring. for this purpose. He would travel back home machines, Syed Daud Ahmad Sahib once Langar was established in his era in which
Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahibra, when a hefty part of the night had passed. travelled to Afghanistan to observe with his the preparation of food for unwell guests
who was the chief organiser of Jalsa Salana, Similarly, he would directly gain knowledge own eyes the machines there which cook was separately managed.
gathered the volunteers working at Jalsa, of the details of work in Jalsa Salana. The bread, and [with that experience] adopt a The method of issuing slips also
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underwent a change in his era of duties. In those very days, I was influenced
management. In the beginning, the slips of
food for guests lodging in private houses
by various aspects of the revered Mir Sahib’s
character. For many years, he was serving
Responsibilities of the People of
would be obtained from their respective
areas. He initiated the method where the
in the capacity of Afsar Jalsa Salana. I,
too, had the opportunity of working as his
Qadian During Jalsa
seconding of the issuing of slips should be companion and deputy. He would present Friday Sermon of Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmadra
from their areas, but the issuing of food himself to his colleagues with great love Delivered on the 28th of February 1919
slips should be carried out by the respective and affection, would encourage them in
Langar Khana. every manner and overlook their mistakes.
Prior to the time of Syed Daud Ahmad During the days of Jalsa, we would, on
Sahib, all of the Jalsa Salana departments occasions, work with him in the office of
were not collectively in a single area. In Jalsa Salana till midnight. This humble one
his time, apart from the departments of used to attempt to be present at the outset
Langar for hospitality, meat, first aid and of duty for the following day after gaining
reception, he gathered all the offices of other necessary rest. Therefore, I would arrive in
departments together. This was so that the the early morning for my duty but what I
guests could go to a designated area rather would see would embarrass me because Mir
than having to go to various areas to fulfil Sahib would be present in the office before
their needs. In this manner, all offices were me.
in close proximity to communicate with the “This humble one was entrusted with the
Afsar Jalsa Salana. Although most of the task of supervising the bureaucratic routine.
offices of the Jalsa Salana would be erected Mir Sahib would himself work in the office
with tents, it was his will for permanent as well, in the capacity of Afsar Jalsa Salana
rooms to be constructed for all the offices. and he would also go to supervise the various
Strict supervision departments. He would continuously work
In relation to his engagements at the from 6am in the morning to 11pm at night. Following the recitation of Surah food exists. On one occasion, it is lentil
Jalsa Salana, Chaudhry Hameedullah Sahib On one night, only a year ago, he visited Al-Fatihah, Huzoorra stated: soup and on the other, broth.
states: his home at around midnight. After he Thus, on such occasions, the appro-
“On the occasion of the 1968 Jalsa Salana, had left the office for Jalsa, I was informed
when cooking food by ‘sui gas’ was being
suggested, he would remain in the Langar
that a lady had fallen seriously ill in the
ladies’ residence and that her situation was
A s of this time, under Divine wisdom,
we had to postpone the Jalsa for
another subsequent date, which normal-
priate objects cannot be acquired. Nei-
ther can one fully acquire such abodes
that are relaxing and comfortable, nor
Khana for the better part of the night for critical but that there was no arrangement ly takes place in the month of December. are there complete arrangements for
around two months prior to the Jalsa Salana. to take her to hospital. Upon hearing this, I Now, following reflection and consul- charpoy’s. One is compelled to lie down
I remember that on many occasions, if he immediately phoned Mir Sahib at home and tation, it has been deemed appropriate on the floor. Further, the beds taken
went home at 2am, he would be present in the apologised for causing him inconvenience. for the Jalsa to take place in the month along in a journey also do not suffice.
Langar Khana straight after the Fajr prayer. Upon this, he responded that there was no of March because farmers are freer from Thus, due to these factors, a category of
His regular presence and conscientiousness need to apologise as what I had done was work in March in comparison to April. weakness emerges within man and he
also used to be displayed during Jalsas later completely correct. He said that in such Due to the fact that people come to this becomes fretful.
on. However, in 1968, this engagement and matters, immediate action should be taken, annual gathering from all places, and It is correct that humans can be of a
wakefulness consistently occurred for many no matter how much somebody may be by the grace of God they come in such forbearing nature in proportion to the
months. In reality, in relation to work, he inconvenienced. Similarly, on the occasion
numbers that those who are here face strength they have. However, they will
would personally supervise whether what of a Jalsa, I went to his home around 21-22
difficulty in management, I draw the be fretful in proportion to whatever
an organiser requested was practical or December at Maghrib time in relation to
attention of all my people [to what I am extent they are weak. Thus, a journey is
not? In order to gain reassurance, he would the Jalsa duty chart. At that period, he was
about to say]. very difficult for those whose health are
personally go and make an observation for extremely ill due to high blood pressure and
For [the smooth] management, mere- fragile. Hence, guests also feel hardships
himself on the occasion.” confined to a bed. In this state, he issued
ly those people are not enough who have in all these conditions, and the hosts also
In the affair of hospitality, Syed Daud this humble one important guidelines and
been entrusted to carry out this work face difficulties in large gatherings.
Ahmad Sahib possessed a very sensitive bade me farewell. However, the very next
throughout the year. Only the students of Our school children are fond of
nature. Mirza Abdul Haq Sahib Advocate of day, I was surprised to see that respected
religious seminaries cannot suffice. Al- serving the guests in these days and they
Sargodha writes: Mir Sahib presented himself for his duty at
“Allah the Almighty had granted the office of Jalsa Salana on 23 December.
though a major part of the workload falls do so with joy. However, as they lack
him special capabilities in organisational It appeared as if he had slightly recovered on both colleges, they fall on the teachers experience, they sometimes cannot fully
matters. The management of Jalsa Salana from illness and he had arrived to present in the days of the Jalsa. That is to say, the comprehend the requirements of the
demanded great effort, time and focus, and himself for his official duty. students and teachers of both institutions guests. For this reason, there is a need
consisted of numerous aspects. He would “Hazrat Museh Maudra used to say, shoulder the responsibility. However, for such people who are experienced
fulfil them in an excellent manner. He ‘There are some people who are martyrs there are other people apart from these enough to be appointed as supervisors
was sensitive to such an extent that if the of the field and there are some who are who are entrusted with responsibilities. over the children. Therefore, whoever
slightest complaint was made in any aspect, martyrs of work.’ Hazrat Musleh Maudra In my opinion, besides a few shop- can accomplish this task should assist,
he would become incredibly restless. During was himself included in this category and keepers who have to carry out their for the comfort of guests, as much as
the previous Jalsa Salana, which proved to Allah the Almighty also granted this servant businesses to some extent in this time they can. However, this should happen
be the final Jalsa under the management of his, respected Mir Sahib, the honour of period and who are excused, it is im- from this moment onwards so that the
of Mir Sahib, he was cycling one night, but entering this group of excellence. Moreover, perative that all other people help the Afsars can assign suitable duties for such
when he saw me, he halted. I said, ‘Masha- he displayed such enthusiasm in his official organisers as far as possible so that those people. If [they are not informed] at the
Allah, the organisation is running very well.’ duties that he also sacrificed his own health who come from outside do not face any correct time, they will not be able to
He responded, ‘Somewhere a complaint and was raised up towards his Lord at a sort of difficulty. At some point, every- propose responsibilities for them because
has been made concerning the bread.’ As young age.” body has to be a guest and they can come proposing a suitable task for somebody
soon as he had said this, he embraced me, Aside from Jalsa Salana, Syed Daud to realise how much hardship there is also demands great reflection. Thus, you
tears began falling from his eyes and he Ahmad Sahib would also be entrusted with on a journey. Journeys have a significant should present your services quickly so
was choked with emotion. He said, ‘May the responsibility of hospitality at other effect on health because one must endure that you may be entrusted with responsi-
Allah forgive me. Our friends have been important functions of the Jamaat due to his hardships to acquire those things needed bilities of which you are capable.
inconvenienced.’ He then left as he wiped excellent organisational capabilities. At the for maintaining health. The Holy Prophetsa states that hon-
tears away from his eyes.” Ansarullah Ijtema, he would be entrusted On journeys, food is not within your ouring a guest is a part of faith. Thus,
Another close colleague and deputy of with the responsibility of food and Mir Sahib reach so that you may eat whatever is people should increase their faith by
his during Jalsa Salana, Professor Basharat- would carry out this duty with cheerfulness, appropriate for health, yet when alone, providing objects of ease and comfort to
ur-Rahman Sahib MA writes: happiness and inner contentment. such food can be arranged. For instance, their guests as far as possible. May God
“This humble one had the opportunity Mirza Abdul Haq Sahib writes, “Apart when a person visits another’s house- Almighty grant you the ability to do so.
to work with the revered Mir Sahib (Allah from Jalsa, respected Syed Daud Ahmad hold, he provides various kinds of food
bestow forgiveness and mercy on him) Sahib would usually manage other large for their sake. However, numerous cate-
firstly in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya and gatherings and feasts, and the organisation gories of foods cannot be found in these
afterwards, in connection with Jalsa Salana at such events would be excellent.” gatherings. Only a single category of
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of brotherhood between Hazrat Yazeed and Suraqa bin ‘Amr. He participated in the
bin Munzir and Amir bin Rabee‘a. He battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq and Khyber.
participated in the battles of Badr and Furthermore, he was also blessed to be in
Uhud. He had no children at the time of his the company of the Holy Prophetsa on the
death. His brother, Maqir bin Munzir, also occasion of the treaty of Hudaibiyah as well
participated in the Bai‘at taken at ‘Uqba as as ‘Umrat-ul-Qadha [the first pilgrimage to
6.7.18 well as the battles of Badr and Uhud. (At-
Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 473, Yazeed
Mecca]. Hazrat Suraqa bin ‘Amr was among
those fortunate Companions, who were
Delivered from Baitul Futuh Mosque bin Munzir, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, blessed with the opportunity to partake in
1990, Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, p. the Bai‘at-e-Ridhwan. He did not have any
Men of Excellence 473, Yazeed bin Munzir, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-
Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
progeny, and as I mentioned earlier, he was
martyred in the eighth year of Hijra during
Then, there is a Companion by the the battle of Mautah. (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p.
After reciting the Tashahud, Ta‘awuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, name Hazrat Khawarja bin Humayyar 580, Suraqa bin ‘Amr, Darul Jaleel, Beirut,
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba stated: Ashja‘i. There are many differing opinions 1992), (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol.
with regards to his name. Ibn Ishaq has 3, p. 393, Suraqa bin ‘Amr, Da-ul-Kutub
mentioned his name as Khawarja bin Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat
p. 416, Mulail bin Wabra, Da-ul-Kutub Al- Humayyar, Musa bin ‘Uqba has mentioned Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 393, Suraqa bin ‘Amr,
Recently I have been describing some of his name as Haritha bin Humayyar, Waqidi Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa, who Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
He was known as Khalid Bin Ajlaan. has mentioned his name as Hamza bin & (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, p. 233, Zikr-ul-
took part in the Battle of Badr. Some of them Humayyar. There is also a difference of Mua’kha, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993)
are well described in history while many get According to one tradition, he accompanied
the Holy Prophetsa in the battles of Badr, opinion with relation to the name of his Then, there is a companion Hazrat
only a brief reference. Nonetheless, they all father. Some have stated his name as ‘Abbad bin Qais. He also passed away in
occupy a great stature for having taken part Uhud and all the other battles. (Al-Kamaal
Fi Rafa Al-Artiyab An Al-Maotlif, Vol. 7, p. Humayyar, whereas others have written it as the eighth year of Hijra during the Battle of
in the Battle of Badr. Thus, they should be Jumaira and Jumair. Nevertheless, everyone Mautah. There are some differing opinions
mentioned, even if only in a few lines. Many 222, taken from Maktabah Al-Shaamila)
Another companion was Hazrat Naufil agrees on the fact that he belonged to the in relation to his name as well. His name
of the companions I will mention today will tribe of Ashja‘, which was an ally of the can be found as Ubbada bin Qais bin ‘Eisha.
only be described very briefly. bin Abdullah bin Nazla. He was martyred
during the Battle of Uhud. Some have tribe of Banu Khazraj. His brother’s name is Similarly, the name of his grandfather is also
First of these is Hazrat Subai bin Qais ‘Abdullah bin Humayyar, who participated mentioned as ‘Abasa. Hazrat ‘Abbad was
bin Eesha. His grandfather’s name has written his name as Naufil bin Salba bin
Abdullah bin Nazla bin Malik bin Ajlaan. He alongside him in the Battle of Badr. (Al- the paternal uncle of Hazrat Abu Dardaara.
been variably written as Absa or Easha. He Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 704, Hazrat ‘Abbad rode together with the Holy
was from among the Ansar [inhabitants of took part in the battles of Badr and Uhud.
His lineage did not continue either. (Usdul Haritha bin Humayyar, Da-ul-Kutub Al- Prophetsa during the battles of Badr, Uhud,
Medina] and belonged to the tribe Khazraj. Khandaq and Khaybar. He also participated
He participated in battles of Badr and Uhud. in the treaty of Hudaibiyah and was martyred
(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2, p. 407, Subai bin Qais, in during the Battle of Mautah. (At-Tabaqat
Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, 1996, Beirut), Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 403, Ubbada bin Qais,
(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 403, Subai Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut),
bin Qaid and Abada bin Qais, Da-ul-Kutub (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 3, p. 154, ‘Abbad bin
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) Qais, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
His mother’s name was Khadija bint Then, there is Hazrat Ab-uz-Zayyah bin
Amar bin Zaid. He had a son called Abdullah Thabit bin Nu‘man. He passed away in the
who died in early childhood, whose mother seventh year of Hijra. In one narration, his
belonged to the tribe Banu Jadara. He had name has been mentioned as ‘Umair bin
no other children. Hazrat Ibada bin Qais Thabit bin Nu‘man bin Umayyah bin Imra-
was his brother. He had another brother ul-Qais. According to another narration
called Zaid bin Qais. it is Nu‘man bin Thabit bin Imra-ul-Qais.
The second name is that of Hazrat Unais He was known by his title, Ab-uz-Zayyah.
bin Qitada who died during the Battle of He took part in the battles of Badr, Uhud
Uhud. Some historians have recorded his and Khandaq as well as in the treaty of
name as Anas. However, the correct name Hudaibiyah. He was martyred in the
is Unais. Both Muhammad bin Ishaq and seventh year of Hijra during the battle of
Muhammad bin Umar have written Unais. Khaybar. It is narrated that a Jew struck him
He was with the Holy Prophetsa during the and severed his head, as a result of which
Battle of Badr and was martyred during the he was martyred. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 6,
Battle of Uhud. He also did not have any p. 175, ‘Ab-uz-Zayyah bin Thabit, Dar-ul-
children. According to one tradition, Hazrat Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-
Khansa bint Khiddam was married to him at Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. 346-347, Naufil bin
Salba, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Kubra, Vol. 3, pp. 364-365, Ab-uz-Zayyah
the time of his martyrdom. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 1, p. 649, Haritha bin Khumayyar, Dar- bin Thabit, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990,
Vol. 1, pp. 305-306 Unais bin Qitada, Dar- (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 415, Da-ul-
Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut) Beirut)
ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Then, we find a mention of Hazrat Suraqa Then, there is Hazrat Ansa. He passed
Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, pp. 353-354, Da-ul-Kutub Another companion is Hazrat Wadee‘a
bin Amar. Ibn Kalbi has written his name bin ‘Amr. He was an Ansari [inhabitant of away during the Battle of Badr. However,
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) Medina]. His full name is Suraqa bin ‘Amr there are different opinions in relation to
Then there is companion by the name as Wadee‘a bin Amar bin Yasaar bin Auf,
whereas Abu Ma‘shar calls him Rifa‘a bin bin ‘Atiya bin Khansaa Ansari. He passed this as some say that he was alive until the
of Hazrat Mulail bin Wabra. Different away in Jamadi-ul-Awwal [fifth month of Khilafat of Hazrat Abu Bakrra. Nevertheless,
versions of his name are recorded, but Ibn Amar bin Jarraad. He belonged to the tribe
Banu Juhaina which was aligned with Banu the lunar calendar] in the eighth year of he was a freed, Abyssinian slave of the
Ishaq and Abu Naeem have both written his Hijra [migration to Medina] during the Holy Prophetsa. His name was Ansa and it
name as Mulail bin Wabra bin Abdul Karim Najaar. He took part in battles of Badr
and Uhud. Hazrat Rabee‘a bin Amar was battle of Mautah. His full name was Suraqa can also be found as Abu Ansa. Similarly,
bin Khalid bin Ajla. On the other hand, bin ‘Amr bin ‘Atiya bin Hansaa Ansari. The according to some, his title was Abu
Umar and Kalbi have written it as Malail his brother. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3,
p. 377, Wadee’a bin Amar, Da-ul-Kutub name of his mother was ‘Utaila bint Qais. Masrooh. Hazrat Ansa accepted Islam in
bin Wabra bin Khalid bin Ajlaan, omitting Suraqa belonged to the renowned tribe of its early stages and migrated to Medina at
Abdul Karim. He also belonged to the tribe Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut), (Al-Asaba Fi
Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 392, Rabee’a the Ansar, Banu Najjaar. There are differing the time of migration. He became the guest
Khazraj, his branch was Banu Ajlaan. He opinions in relation to his acceptance of of Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaithma. For as long as
took part in the battles of Badr and Uhud, bin Amar, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995,
Beirut) Islam. According to some, he accepted he was alive, his passion was to serve the
both. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, p. 251, Mulail Islam a short while prior to the migration Holy Prophetsa. He was so obedient that it is
bin Wabra, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Then, there is a Companion by the
name Hazrat Yazeed bin Munzir bin Sarh of the Holy Prophetsa to Medina. Whereas, narrated in relation to him that even when
Beirut) according to others, he accepted Islam a he used to take a seat, he would do so after
He had two children, Zaid and Habiba bin Khunaas. He belonged to the tribe
of Banu Khazraj and he participated in short while after the Holy Prophetsa had seeking permission from the Holy Prophetsa.
whose mother was Umm-e-Zaid bint Nazla migrated. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond He fought alongside the Holy Prophetsa in
bin Malik. His progeny did not last beyond the Bai‘at [pledge of allegiance] taken at
‘Uqba. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond of brotherhood between Mihja Maula ‘Amr the Battle of Badr. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 1,
his children. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3,
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pp. 301-302, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, had barely reached the place of Raji’, when At the occasion of the Holy Prophetsa’s Hazrat Mujazar’s children were in
Beirut), (Sira Al-Sahaba, Shah Muin-ul-din Banu Huzail approached them with bare migration to Medina when he was entering Medina and also in Baghdad. It is narrated
Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. 2, p. 587, Dar- swords and said that they do not wish to kill the city on his camel, every tribe desired by Abi Wajzah, “The three men, amongst the
ul-Isha’at, Karachi) & (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez them. Rather, they wish to receive a ransom that he would stay at their home. When the Martyrs of Uhud, who were buried in a single
Al-Sahaba, Vol. 1, p. 283, Ansa Maula Rasul from the people of Mecca and will promise Holy Prophetsa’s camel reached the house grave were Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Nu‘man bin
Allah, Suraqa bin ‘Amr, Da-ul-Kutub Al- to protect their lives. Upon this, Hazrat of Banu ‘Adi, and they were his maternal Malik and ‘Abdah bin Hassas.” (At-Tabaqat
Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut) Marsad, Khalid and ‘Asim, may Allah be uncles because Salma bint ‘Amr, mother of Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 417, Mujazar bin Ziyaad,
Then, there is Hazrat Abu Kabsha pleased with them, said that they do not ‘Abdul Muttalib, was from this tribe, at that Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
Sulaim. His title is Abu Kabsha. He passed trust their promise. Hence, all three gave time Hazrat Suleet bin Qais and Aseerah However, another narration states
away during the Khilafat of Hazrat ‘Umar. their lives fighting them. (Sira Al-Sahaba, bin Abu Khuwarjah tried to stop the Holy that Hazrat Aneesah bint ‘Adi came to the
According to some, his name was Salama. Shah Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. Prophetsa but he stated ,“Leave my camel as Holy Prophetsa and stated, “O Messenger of
He was a freed, Persian slave of the 2, p. 555, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi) it is moving under divine guidance.” That Allahsa, my son ‘Abdullah, who fought in the
Holy Prophetsa. He is a companion who Then, there is a companion by the name is, it will stop wherever God desires. Hazrat Battle of Badr, was martyred in the battle of
participated in the Battle of Badr. He was Hazrat Abu Marsad bin Qannas bin Al- Suleet took part in the battles of Badr, Uhud, Uhud. It is my desire that I bury my son near
born in the area of Aus. There are various Hussain Ghanwi. He passed away in the Khandaq and all the battles with the Holy our home so that I remain close to him.” The
narrations regarding his birthplace and twelfth year of Hijra [migration to Medina]. Prophetsa. He passed away in 14th Hijri Holy Prophetsa allowed her to do so and
lineage. Some consider him to be Persian, According to some people, his title was Abu during the Khilafat of Hazrat ‘Umar at the also it was decided that along with Hazrat
others consider him to be Dausi and others Hisn. He was a resident of Syria. He accepted battle of Jisr in Abi Ubaid. ‘Abdullah, his friend Hazrat Mujazar shall
consider him to be from Mecca. He accepted Islam in its very early stages and migrated (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 388, also be buried in the same grave. Hence,
Islam in the very early stages and migrated to Medina after seeking permission to do Suleet bin Qais, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, both friends were wrapped together in one
to Medina after receiving permission to do so. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond of 1990, Beirut), (Seerat ibn Hisham, p. 229, single of sheet of cloth and were carried to
so. He fought alongside the Holy Prophetsa brotherhood between him and Hazrat Baab Hijrat-ul-Rasul, Dar ibn Hazam, Medina on a Camel. Abdullah was bulkier
during every battle, including the battle of ‘Ibada bin Samit. (Sira Al-Sahaba, Shah Beirut) and well-built than Mujazar who was slim
Badr. (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. 2, Hazrat Mujazar bin Ziyaad was martyred and slender. It is mentioned that people
7, p. 284, Abu Kabsha, Da-ul-Kutub Al- p. 581, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi), (Al-Asaba during the battle of Uhud. Mujazar was his were astonished to notice that they both
Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (Sira Al-Sahaba, Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 7, p. 305, Abu title which means “A person possessing a weighed the same when people took them
Shah Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. Marsad Ghanwi, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, heavy body”. The Holy Prophetsa established off of the camel. The Holy Prophetsa stated,
2, p. 579, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi) 1995, Beirut) a bond of brotherhood between Hazrat “Their deeds have made them both equal
When Hazrat Abu Kabsha migrated to When Abu Marsad, may Allah be Mujazar and ‘Aaqil bin Buqair. It is to each other.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 7, p.
Medina, he stayed with Hazrat Kulthum bin pleased with him, and his son, Marsad mentioned in another place that the Holy 31, Aneesah bint ‘Adi, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-
Al-Hadam. According to another narration, migrated to Medina, both of them stayed Prophetsa established brotherhood between Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
he stayed with Hazrat Sa‘d bin Khaithma. with Hazrat Kulthum bin Al-Hadam. Hazrat Mujazar and Hazrat ‘Ukasha bin Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir Bin Jumuh
Hazrat Abu Kabsha passed away on the According to some, both of them stayed Mehsin. Hazrat Mujazar participated in was a Companion who passed away during
first night after Hazrat ‘Umarra was elected with Hazrat Sa‘d bin Haitham. Hazrat Abu the Battle of Badr and the Battle of Uhud. the Khilafat of Hazrat ‘Umar. He was with
as Khalifa. This was on the twenty-second Marsad was with the Holy Prophetsa in all (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 5, pp. the Holy Prophetsa during Badr, Uhud,
Jamadi-uth-Thani [sixth month of the lunar the battles. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 572-573, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Da-ul-Kutub Khandaq and all other battles. He remained
calendar] in the thirteenth year of Hijra. 35, Abu Marsad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al- resolute alongside the Holy Prophetsa during
(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 36, Abu 1990, Beirut) Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 417, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, the battle of Uhud and pledged to the Holy
Kabsha, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, He has a status in history for the Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) & Prophetsa to offer his life. (Usdul Ghaaba,
Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. 301-302, following incident: (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, pp. 232-233, Zikr-ul- Vol. 1, p. 665, Hubbab bin Munzir, Dar-ul-
Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut) Hazrat Hatib bin Abi Baltah sent a letter Mua’kha, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993) Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-
Then, there is Hazrat Marsad bin to the Meccans to secretly inform them [of Ibn-e-Ishaaq narrates, “The Holy Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 428, Hubbab bin Munzir,
Abi Marsad. He passed away during the the Holy Prophet’ssa plan] with the thought of Prophetsa had prohibited the killing of Abu Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)
month of Safar [second month of the lunar protecting his children there. God Almighty Bakhtari because he prevented people of In relation to him, Hazrat Mirza Bashir
calendar] in the third year of Hijra. He was informed the Holy Prophetsa about this so Mecca from tormenting the Holy Prophetsa. Ahmadra has written in Seerat Khatam-un-
a companion who participated in the Battle he sent three riders after the woman who (Thus, the Prophetsa had stated to not kill Nabiyeen,
of Badr. He was an ally of Hazrat Hamza was taking this letter and they took it from him). Abu Bakhtari would not cause any “The place where the Muslim army
bin Abd-il-Muttalib. He participated in her. Hazrat Abu Marsad was one of the three suffering to the Holy Prophetsa and he encamped was not ideal. At this, Habbab
the battle of Uhud along with his father. riders. It is narrated from Hazrat Alira, “The was amongst those who protested against bin Munzir enquired of the Holy Prophetsa
He accepted Islam in its initial stages and Holy Prophetsa sent Abu Marsad Ghanwi, the pact of the Quraish against the Banu as to whether he had selected this place
migrated to Medina prior to the Battle of Zubair and I as we were able to ride a horse Hashim and the Bani Mutalib." according to Divine revelation or merely
Badr. The Holy Prophetsa formed a bond and the Holy Prophetsa said, ‘Go until you Hazrat Mujazar once came across Abu as a strategy of war. Upon this, the Holy
of brotherhood between him and Hazrat reach the place called Roza-e-Khaakh, there Bakhtari and said: “The Holy Prophetsa has Prophetsa said, ‘No divine commandment
Aus bin Samit. On the day of [the Battle of] you will find a woman from amongst the stopped us from killing you.” Abu Bakhtari’s has been received in this regard; if you
Badr, he arrived on a horse, named Sabal. idol-worshippers who has the letter from friend, who had left Mecca with him, was wish to make a proposal, then please do so.’
Ibn Ishaq has written that Hazrat Marsad, Hatib bin Abi Baltah intended for the Idol with him at the time. His name was Junada Hubbab submitted, ‘Then in my opinion,
may Allah be pleased with him, was the worshippers.’” This is mentioned in Bukhari. bin Mulayha and he was from the Banu Lais this place is not ideal. It would be better
leader of the group of soldiers, which the (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Maghaazi, Baab tribe. Abu Bahktari’s name was ‘Aas. He to advance and take possession of the
Holy Prophetsa send to Raji‘. This incident Fazl Man Shahda Badran, Hadith. 3983) enquired, “What instructions do you have spring located closest to the Quraish. I am
took place during the month of Safar in Hazrat Abu Marsad has narrated a for my friend?” Hazrat Mujazar responded, aware of this spring, and its water is quite
the third year of Hijra. According to some, hadith [tradition] from the Holy Prophetsa “I swear by God, we will not spare your pleasant and generally plentiful as well.’ The
Hazrat ‘Asim bin Thabit was the leader of which is mentioned in Muslim and Baghwi. friend. The Prophetsa has instructed us only Holy Prophetsa approved of this proposal
that group. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. He states: “I heard the Holy Prophetsa saying: about you.” He responded, “If we are going and until then, since the Quraish were
35, Abu Marsad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, ‘Do no sit on graves and do not pray in their to die then we shall die together. I cannot still encamped on the opposite side of the
1990, Beirut), (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, p. 133, direction.’” (Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, bear the thought of Meccan women talking hillock, and the spring was unoccupied, the
Marsad bin Abi Marsad, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul- Vol. 7, p. 305, Abu Marsad Ghanwi, Da-ul- about this and saying that I abandoned Muslims advanced and took possession of
Ilmiyyah, Beirut) Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut) my companion to save my own life.” Both this spring. However, as mentioned in the
The incident of his martyrdom is as He passed away during the Khilafat of of them were ready to fight with Hazrat Holy Quran, even at that time, the water
follows. Banu ‘Azl and Qaarah pretended Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiqra in the 12th Hijri at Mujazar, and during the battle, (Hazrat of the spring was not as plentiful as usual,
to have accepted Islam and requested the the age of sixty-six. (Sira Al-Sahaba, Shah Mujazar) killed Abu Bhakhtari. Hazrat and the Muslims were faced with a shortage
Holy Prophetsa to send them some teachers Muin-ul-din Ahmad Nadwi, Vol. 2, pt. 2, p. Mujazar came to the Holy Prophetsa and of water. In addition to this, the side of the
in order to provide them with religious 581, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi), said, “I swear by the One Who ordained you valley where the Muslims were positioned
education. Upon this, the Holy Prophetsa There is a companion named Hazrat with the Truth, I tried my utmost to take was not ideal either, because it was very
sent them a group of people. There is a Suleet bin Qais bin ‘Amar. He passed away him as a prisoner and bring him to you, but sandy, which made it difficult to maintain
difference of opinion found on this matter in 14th Hijri. His full name was Hazrat Suleet he was unwilling. At last, he fought me and firm footing.
in the narrations as to whether it was sent in bin Qais bin ‘Amar bin ‘Ubaid bin Malik. I took his life.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. “Then, another grace of God was that
the leadership of Hazrat Marsad, may Allah After accepting Islam, both Hazrat Sulaeet 59-60, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Dar-ul-Kutub- there was some rainfall during the night
be pleased with him, or Hazrat ‘Asim, may bin Qais and Hazrat Abu Salma destroyed the ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, as well, by which the Muslims found the
Allah be pleased with him. These people idols of the family of Banu ‘Adi bin Najjaar. p. 301, Baab Ghazwa Badr, Dar-ul-Qalam, opportunity to gather water in the form of
Beirut, 1993)
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َّ ََ ُ َّ َ ْ َ ُ ْ
reservoirs. Another benefit of this was that they too will die.” Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir narrates, ِاذ یُوۡ ِح ۡی َر ّبک ِالَی ال َم ٰٓل ِئک ِۃ انِ ۡی َم َعك ْم فث ِّب ُتوا ال ِذیۡ َن
ْ َ ّ ُ َ َ َ ۡ َّ ۡ ُ ُ ۡ ۡ ْ ُ َ ۡ ُ َ ٰ
the sand hardened, which prevented their “Then he recited the following verse of the “Hazrat Jibraelas came to the Holy Prophetsa
feet from sinking. Conversely, towards Holy Quran: and said: ‘What is more preferred to you; الرُ ْع َب فاض ِربُوۡا امنوا ؕ سال ِقی فِی قلو ِب ال ِذین کفروا
َ َ ّ ْ َ ْ ْ َ َ ْ َ ٌ ُ َ َّ ٌ َّ َ ُ َ َ
الرُ ُس ُل أف ِإ ْن
the side of the Quraish, it became muddy that you remain in this world with your
َ َُ ُْ ُ ْ َ ْ َۡ َ َ
and their water also became dirty.” (Seerat وما محمد إِلا رسول قد خلت ِمن قب ِل ِه
ْات أَ ْو ُق ِت َل انْقَ َل ْب ُت ْم َع َلى أَ ْعقَاب ُك ْم َو َم ْن يَ ْنقَ ِلب
َ َ
companions, or to return to your Lord,
ٍ اق َواض ِربوۡا ِمنہ ْم ك ّل بَن
ان ِ فوْق الاعن
Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir
ِ م where you will be granted everlasting
ُاللَه
ّ ً َ َ ّ َ ُ َ َ َ َ “‘And remember the time when thy
Ahmad Sahibra, pp. 356-357)
Hazrat ibn ‘Abbasra states, “Hazrat
ْ ّ
على ع ِق َب ْي ِه فل ْن يض َر الل َه ش ْيئا َو َس َيج ِزي َ َ provisions in paradise that have been
vouchsafed to you. Furthermore, all that Lord revealed to the angels, saying, “I am
َ الشاكِ ِر ّ with you; so give firmness to those who
Gabriel descended upon the Holy Prophetsa
and said: ‘Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir’s
ين which you desire and everything that is
a means of providing satisfaction to you believe. I will cast terror into the hearts of
suggestion is correct.’ The Holy Prophetsa “And Muhammad is only a Messenger. will also be granted.’ The Holy Prophetsa those who disbelieve. Smite, then, the upper
stated, ‘O Hubab your advice was wise.’” Verily, all Messengers have passed away turned to his companions and asked: ‘What parts of their necks, and smite off all finger-
At the time of the Battle of Badr, Hazrat before him. If then he die or be slain, will is your opinion?’ The Companions said: tips.”’ [Surah Al Anfal: 13] Darbul A‘naaq,
Hubbab bin Munzir was carrying the flag of you turn back on your heels? And he who ‘O Messenger of Allah! We prefer that you Darbur Riqaab and Darb Kulla Banaan
the Khazraj tribe. He was thirty-three years turns back on his heels shall not harm Allah stay with us so that you can inform us of means a striking with full force and keeping
old at the time. (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. at all. And Allah will certainly reward the the weaknesses of our enemies; then pray the target in sight.” There are two or three
2, p. 10, Hubbab bin Munzir, Da-ul-Kutub grateful.” (The Holy Quran, 3:145) to God Almighty to grant His succour to similar narrations. Regarding these, Shah
Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) “Sulaiman mentions that upon hearing defeat them; likewise, you can confer to us Sahib writes: “This chapter deals with the
Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmadra further this, people began to weep profusely. Divine revelation.’” The Holy Prophetsa then presence of angels [in the Battle of Badr]
writes about him in Seerat Khatam Al- Sulaiman further narrates that some Ansar turned to Hubbab bin Munzir and said, and regarding the phenomenon of seeing
Nabiyyeen, “When the Holy Prophetsa companions gathered around Hazrat Sa‘d “What is your opinion? You are very quiet.” them. The reality of the matter is that it was
received news from his informants that the Bin Abaadah at the house of Bani Sa‘adah At this Hubbab bin Munzir replied, “O in the form of Divine revelation and them
fighting in battle is also of the same nature.”
In regards to the status of the Companionsra, it is not for us to determine In other words, the battle is similar in nature
of the angels and not with arrows and
muskets. The angels did not use arrows or
their fate and that certain companions will be forgiven and other will swords and one can only see them through
one’s spiritual eye and not with the physical
not. Due to whatever misunderstanding and error those unfortunate eye. The Holy Prophetsa had witnessed this
as well as the Companions and other Saints
circumstances arose, that matter should be left with God Almighty alone, (i.e. that angels partake in battle).
Whilst elaborating on how angels
and the Muslims in fact have faced the consequences of that too partake in battle, Shah Sahib writes: “The
tribe of Quraish became enraged after
the incident at Nakhlah, and this became
army of the Quraish had reached nearby, and said to him, ‘There shall be one leader Messenger of Allah! You should choose that the cause of further battles in which the
he sent a companion named Hubbab bin amongst us, and one leader amongst you.’ path which God Almighty has preferred disbelievers were to perish according to
Munzir to obtain information as to the Hazrat Abu Bakrra, Hazrat Umar Bin for you.” Hazrat Hubbab says that the Holy Divine prophecy. The nature of angels is
enemy’s number and strength. Moreover, Khattabra and Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin al- Prophetsa accepted this statement of mine.” different to ours and their way of battle
the Holy Prophetsa also emphasised that if Jarrah came to them. Hazrat Umarra was (Al-Mustadrak Ala Al-Sahihain, Vol. 3, p. is unique. During the Battle of Badr, the
the strength of the enemy was greater than about to speak when Hazrat Abu Bakrra 483, Darul Kutubul Ilmiyya, Beirut, 2002) enemy camped on a high stony mound and
their own and the Muslims were in a state instructed him to stop. Hazrat Umarra Then there was a companion named the Holy Prophetsa camped at the foot of that
of danger, Hubbab should not announce would narrate [at a later stage], ‘I swear by Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Raafi bin Malik bin hill. The small number of the Muslims was
this news openly upon his return in the Allah, I had prepared a speech for what I Ajlaan who was from among the Ansar. concealed for the enemy. Furthermore, due
gathering; rather, he should convey this news intended to say and I was pleased by it, but I He passed away under the early rule of to the strong winds, it rained heavily. Every
privately, so that no one was disheartened. was afraid that Hazrat Abu Bakr would not Ameer Muawiyyah. Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin arrow that the companions fired landed on
Hubbab quietly left and returned with great be able to deliver a similar speech. However, Malik bin Ujlan was known as Abu Muaz its target successfully. The enemies were
skill in a short period of time submitting Hazrat Abu Bakr delivered a speech which and his mother was Malik bint Ubay bin perplexed to see the companions fighting
his report to the Holy Prophetsa.” (Seerat was more eloquent than the speech of any Salool, who was the sister of the chief of the with such resolve and determination. All
Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, Hazrat Mirza Bashir other person.’ During his speech he also hypocrites, Abdullah bin Ubay bin Salool. this was due to the Divine influence of the
Ahmad Sahibra, p. 484) stated, ‘We are the leaders, and you are He was present during the Bai‘at Uqbah as angels and was vouchsafed to the Holy
Yahyah bin Sa‘d narrates, “On the day ministers.’ Upon hearing this Hubbab Bin well as the Battle of Badr, Battle of Uhud, Prophetsa in the following words:
ُُ ّ َ ُ َ َ َ ْ َ ْ ُ َّ َ َ ۡ ُ ۡ َ ْ َ ْ
اب لَك ْم انِ ۡی ُم ِم ّدك ۡم
of Quraizah and the day of Al-Nazeer, Munzar said, ‘It can never be so, by God it Battle of the Ditch, Bai‘at-e-Rizwan and all
ِاذ تست ِغیثون ربكم فاستج
َباَلْف ّم َن ال ْ َم ٰٓلئ َک ِۃ ُم ْردفِیۡن
when the Holy Prophetsa sought counsel can never be so.’ other battles in which the Holy Prophetsa
from people, Hazrat Hubbab bin Munzir
stood up and said, ‘I am of the opinion that
I am mentioning this because the name
of Hubbab Bin Munzir has been mentioned
took part in. Two of his brothers, Khallaad
bin Raafi and Malik bin Raafi took part in
ِ ِ ِ ٍ ِ
we settle down in the midst of the army in these accounts. Upon hearing this the Battle of Badr. (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2, ‘And remember the time When you
camps, (that is, go to the location closest Hubbab Bin Munzir said, “It can never be pg. 279, Rifa’ah bin Raafi’, Dar-ul-Kutub- implored the assistance of your Lord, and
to the army in order to obtain intelligence so, by God! it can never be so. By God! We ul-Ilmiyyah, 2004, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al- He answered you, saying, “I will assist you
and carry out better surveillance).’ The will never permit for this to happen. There Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 447, Rifa’ah bin Raafi’, Dar with a thousand of the angels, following one
Holy Prophetsa accepted his suggestion. He will be one leader from us and one leader Ihya At-turath Al-Arabi, 1990, Beirut) another.”’” [Surah Al Anfal: 10]
passed away during the Khilafat of Hazrat from amongst you.” That is to say that there Hazrat Muaz narrates on account of He further writes, “The acceptance of
Umar.” (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 427- would be one leader amongst the Quraish his father – Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Raafi, who the prayer of the Holy Prophetsa ensured
428, Hubbab bin Munzir, Da-ul-Kutub Al- and one leader amongst the Ansar. Hazrat took part in the Battle of Badr – that Hazrat that all the specific measures fall in place
Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) Abu Bakrra replied, “No, we are the leaders Jibraelas [Gabriel] asked the Holy Prophetsa at the appointed time. If one ponders over
When the Holy Prophetsa passed away, and you are the ministers, because with his perception about those companions these events, one can witness the power and
the manner in which Hazrat Abu Bakrra respect to lineage and ancient tradition, who took part in the Battle of Badr? The influence of the angels.” He then further
controlled that entire situation and the the Quraish hold precedence over all other Holy Prophetsa said “The best among the writes, “Who was it that enabled the Holy
condition of the Companionsra has been tribes of Arabia. Therefore, take initiation Muslims” or words to this effect. Hazrat Prophetsa to leave Mecca under precarious
mentioned as follows, “After praising the at the hand of Umar or Abu Ubaidah.” Jibrael replied: “In the same manner, those circumstances, whilst keeping the Meccan’s
Lord, Hazrat Abu Bakrra stated, ‘Whoever Hazrat Umarra said, “No, rather we will take angels that took part in the Battle of Badr are ignorant of the events? Having chased the
worshiped Muhammadsa should know that initiation at your hand because you are our also superior in rank.” This hadith is found Holy Prophetsa up Cave Thaur, who was it
Muhammadsa has surely passed away and chief, the best amongst us and you were in Bukhari. (Sahih Al Bukhari, Kitabul that made them turn back emptyhanded?
whoever worshipped Allah should keep in dearer to the Holy Prophetsa than any of us.” Maghazi, Hadith No.3992) Who enabled the Holy Prophetsa to safely
mind that Allah is alive and shall never pass After saying this, he held the hand of Hazrat With regards to how angels participated reach Medina, which was to become an
away.’ And Hazrat Abu Bakr then recited the Abu Bakrra and took initiation at his hand. in the Battle of Badr, Hazrat Zainul Abideen important centre for the progress of Islam?”
Seeing this, others followed and eventually He also writes, “After the migration to
َ إنَّ َك َم ّي ٌت َوإنَّ ُه ْم َم ّي ُت
following verse: Waliullah Shah Sahib has explained this
Medina, Hazrat Abbasra remained in Mecca
ون ِ ِ ِ ِ
everyone took initiation at his hand. (Sahih
Al Bukhari, Kitabul Fazail Ashaab An Nabi,
incident in his commentary of Bukhari,
“God Almighty states in the Holy Quran: in his state of idolatry, but at the same time
“Surely thou wilt die, and surely Hadith No.3668) had sympathy for the Holy Prophetsa and
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informed him of the ploys of the Meccans. are closely linked to one another. There Prophetsa. Therefore, for the sake of God will be forgiven and other will not. Due
In other words, through Hazrat Abbasra, the exists an aspect of continuity and Divine Almighty, do not hinder us from Khilafat.’ to whatever misunderstanding and error
angels exerted their influence. (This is how commandment, and they are strengthened Thus, you know well that at that time we those unfortunate circumstances arose, that
the angels work). Behind all these incidents through strong Divine planning.” (Sahih Al- did not pursue the matter (of Khilafat) matter should be left with God Almighty
is the work of the angels. The victory and Bukhari, Kitabul Maghazi, Vol 8, pp. 71-73 with you. (We never argued with you over alone, and the Muslims in fact have faced the
success of the battles in which the Holy Nazarat Isha’at, Rabwah) this and took the Bai‘at of Khilafat showing consequences of that too. These questions
Prophetsa fought in is an exegesis of the faith Thus, this is the deeper meaning wherein complete obedience.) The reason for this also arose in the minds of those at the time,
inspiring verse: God Almighty stated that He sent angels was because we witnessed that the truth and indeed, they would have also prayed in
order to alleviate this concern surrounding
According to a narration, Abu Zoha relates that Amar bin Shurahbeel Abu this incident as there were Companions
on both sides fighting one another. They
Maisarah, who was from amongst the best students of Hazrat Abdullah bin indeed must have prayed for guidance
as well, and God Almighty surely would
Masud, saw in a dream that there was a beautiful garden full of greenery in which have granted them guidance too. Thus,
according to a narration, Abu Zoha relates
there were a few tents. One belonged to Hazrat Ammar bin Yasirra and there were that Amar bin Shurahbeel Abu Maisarah,
who was from amongst the best students
a few other tens in which Dhul Qalaal was also there. Abu Maisarah enquired as of Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud, saw in a
dream that there was a beautiful garden full
to how this was possible for they had fought against one another. He then heard a of greenery in which there were a few tents.
One belonged to Hazrat Ammar bin Yasirra
and there were a few other tens in which
voice saying, “They found their Lord to be Most-Forgiving, and hence they are now Dhul Qalaal was also there. Abu Maisarah
enquired as to how this was possible for they
together." had fought against one another. He then
heard a voice saying, “They found their Lord
ۡ َ ْ َْ ُ ُ َّ
انِ ۡی ُم ِم ّدك ۡم ِبال ٍف ِّم َن ال َم ٰٓل ِئک ِۃ ُم ْر ِدفِی َن
to be Most-Forgiving, and hence they are
who fought. However, it does not mean was being practiced, the Book of God was now together.” (Al-Sunan Al-Kubra Libehqi,
that the angels were physically fighting. being followed and the Sunnah [practice] Vol. 8, p. 302, Kitab-ul-Salat Al-Istisqa, Baab
[I will assist you with a thousand of the According to some there are narrations of the Holy Prophetsa was being established, Al-Istisqa, Hadith 6530, Maktaba Al-Rushd,
angels, following one another]” stating that the wounds inflicted by the therefore, we were left with no option but Beirut, 2004)
Shah Sahib then further writes, “I was angels [upon the enemy] were completely to follow. What more could we want! We Thus, these matters are now in the hands
taught every chapter of Sahih al-Bukhari by different in appearance to the ones inflicted took your Bai‘at and then we never turned of God Almighty. It is not for us to ponder
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I, Hazrat Maulana by the Companions; this is completely our backs from this. You are far better than over these issues and it is because of these
Nuruddin Sahibra. Likewise, I listened to wrong. The truth of the matter is that they those who oppose you now, therefore give wars and the fact that Muslims continued
lectures delivered on the Holy Quran and direct the human faculties and ensure they us your instructions.” Just as he said this, to dwell over these issues that it has caused
also studied it. With regards to angels, Hazrat are utilised in the best manner. When all Hajaaj bin Ghaziya Ansari came and said, great divide amongst. We are witnessing the
Khalifatul Masih Ira once said, ‘Nuruddin of this is happening through the influence “O Leader of the faithful! We must seek to impact of this even today. These incidents
has also experienced communion with of the angels, then it is as if it is they who take action against this issue before it is too should be a lesson for us and instead of
angels. The entire system of angels is very are actually fighting. (Fath-ul-Bari, Sharah late. My soul will never be at ease if I was dwelling over them we should be seeking
vast. For each ability and faculty of man Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitabul Maghazi, Vol 7, overcome with fear. O people of the Ansar! ways to establish unity.
there is an assigned angel such as for sight, pg. 312, Hadith No. 3992, Araam Baagh, You must assist the Leader of the Faithful I once mentioned an account related
hearing, touch, temperament, knowledge, Karachi) once again, just as you did so for the Holy by Hazrat Musleh Maudra which was in
wisdom and all mental abilities. Without Hazrat Yahya relates from Muaz bin Prophetsa. I swear by God that this support reference to Amir Muwaiya. Upon this
the assistance of angels these faculties are Rifa‘ah bin Raafi that Hazrat Rifa‘ah was will be just like the support we offered the someone from one of the Arab countries
redundant, rather they become harmful.’” from among those who took part in the first time, except that the previous support wrote to me and said that he was the leader
All of man’s abilities and faculties only Battle of Badr and his father, Hazrat Raafi, was naturally superior.” (Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. of a murderous and rebellious group, why do
function with the help of angels. was among those who was present at the 2, pg. 280-281, Rifa’ah bin Raafi’, Dar-ul- I say his name with such respect. Therefore,
He further writes, “An arrow, bullet or Bai‘at at Uqbah. Hazrat Raafi used to say Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, 2004, Beirut), this narration in which the dream was
taking an aim, can only accurately reach to his son, Hazrat Rifa‘ah, that for him Nevertheless, he passed away during the mentioned is a sufficient enough response
the target when one’s mind and intellect are taking part in the Battle of Badr was a more early period of Hazrat Amir Muawiyah’s in that God Almighty is Most-Forgiving
intact and one can determine the distance honourable and of greater significance than leadership. (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p. 497, Rifa’ah and Ever Merciful. We should focus on
of how far or close something really is. taking Bai‘at at Uqbah. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, bin Raafi’, Darul Jaleel, Beirut, 1992), reforming our conditions and affairs instead
Moreover, one needs to be in control of their Kitabul Maghazi, Hadith No. 3993) This was the description of the of commenting about them. The Promised
senses and emotions, otherwise the target Being part of the Battle of Badr was Companions. Messiahas also in certain places has praised
will be missed.” a huge honour. Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Raafi I wish to say something in reference to Hazrat Amir Muawiyah. Therefore, we
He writes that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih also took part in the Battle of Jamal and the last Friday Sermon and further elaborate too, rather than commenting on the errors
Ira used to say, “An angel is assigned for every Sifin alongside Hazrat Ali. According to a on a particular incident. It was mentioned of these noble men should instead take
physical and mental faculty. Whether one narration, when Hazrat Talhara and Hazrat in regards to Hazrat Ammarra that Hazrat lessons from it. In regards to Hazrat Amir
is in a state of belief or disbelief, they have Zubairra left for Basra with the army, the wife Amar bin Al-Aas expressed great sorrow Muawiyah it is also mentioned that once
relationship with every person and with of Hazrat Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib, Umme and concern at his demise because he had when a battle was taking place between
each faculty to a certain degree. The Holy Al-Fazl bint Harith informed Hazrat Alira heard the Holy Prophetsa state that Ammarra him and Hazrat Ali and the discord was
Quran mentions that they were 3000 at the of their departure. Upon this, Hazrat Alira would be martyred by a rebellious group. increasing, a Christian king sought to launch
time of the Battle of Badr and 5000 in the said, “I am astounded at the fact that people Hazrat Amar bin Al-Aas showed great an attack on the Muslims considering their
Battle of Uhud. This difference in number attacked Hazrat Usmanra and martyred concern because at the time he was on the condition to be weak. When Hazrat Amir
is due to the importance of the situation. him, and yet, without any compulsion they side of Amir Muawiyah and it was the army Muawiyah learnt of this news, he said [to
During the Battle of Badr the enemies were took my Bai‘at; I did not compel anyone to of Hazrat Amir Muawiyah which martyred that king], “If this is what you are planning,
few in number as compared to the Battle of enter into my Bai‘at. People took the Bai‘at Hazat Ammar. (Al-Mustadrak Ala Al- then remember that if you launch an attack,
Uhud and thus, there was more danger and willingly and Talha and Zubair were among Sahihain, Vol. 3, p. 474, Hadith 5726, Dar- I will be the first general fighting under
therefore the greater the number of angels them. Yet now they have left for Iraq with an ul-Haramain Li Al-Taba’ati Wa Al-Nashre the flag of Hazrat Ali. I will fight with him
promised to be sent for protection. [God army.” Hazrat Rifa‘ah bin Rafi commented Wa Al-Tauzi, 1997) against you.” (Tafsir-e-Kabir, Vol 4, pg 430).
Almighty] states: on this saying, “When the Holy Prophetsa Nevertheless, people ask the question Therefore, ponder over your actions. Thus,
ْ ْ ۡ َّ َّ
َو َما الن ْص ُر ِالا ِم ْن ِعن ِد الل ِہ ال َع ِزیۡ ِز ال َح ِک ۡی ِم
passed away, we assumed that we, the that if he was from among those who such is the status of these people.
Ansar, were more deserving of Khilafat for rebelled, then why was so much respect May God Almighty enable us to remain
we helped the Holy Prophetsa and we have given to his name. Also, Hazrat Amir as one and united, and also excel in our
“The promise of Divine help from God a very high status in faith. However, you Muawiyah has been given a significant good deeds.
Almighty’s attributes of being the Almighty all said ‘We, the Muhajireen [those who status in the literature of the Jamaat.
and All-Wise both necessitates perfect migrated from Mecca], are from amongst Firstly, in regards to the status of the
planning and complete might and strength the first [to accept Islam] and we are friends Companionsra, it is not for us to determine
in which all the means of granting help (Translated by The Review of Religions)
and have close relations with the Holy their fate and that certain companions
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Book Intro
Haqiqatul-Wahi
(The Philosophy of Divine Revelation)
Publisher: Islam International Publications
About the Book grace and munificence of God Almighty. This chapter
Published just a year prior to his demise, the con- ends with a transcription of numerous revelations be-
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of Islam and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and particular, Khan believed that it was not necessary to
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tabligh [conveying the message] cannot be overstated. lates, “one can attain salvation even after abandoning
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