Introduce to the world your Prophet, the most excellent example – Huzoor delivers concluding address at Germany Jalsa

Karlsruhe, 7 July:  The 44th Jalsa Salana Germany 2019 concluded with the Bai’at ceremony and the final address of Khalifatul Masih V^aa, broadcast live on MTA International. The final session of Germany also served as the concluding session of Jalsa Salana Canada.

The total attendance in Germany was 42,729 with a representation from 102 countries. Canada had a total attendance of 18,572 with a representation of 27 countries. 

The Bai’at ceremony, which has its origins in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa, is an extremely powerful occasion during which Ahmadi Muslims pledge to lead their lives in accordance with Allah’s commandments, vow to follow the ten conditions of Bai’at set by the Promised Messiah^as and to obey the Khalifatul Masih in everything good. 

Today, tens of thousands took Bai’at at the Karlsruhe Jalsa site, while millions joined the ceremony with the live broadcast on MTA. The German translation followed Huzoor’s^aa words of the Bai’at simultaneously in Urdu.

Zuhr and Asr prayers were then led by Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa, following which was the formal closing session of the 44th Jalsa Salana Germany. 

The session commenced with recitation of the Holy Quran from Surah Al-e-Imran, verses 82-90. Thereafter, an Urdu poem written by the Promised Messiah^as was read out – the poem articulated the luminous light that radiates from Islam and the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa.

A German state secretary expressed his sentiments about Islam Ahmadiyyat, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih^aa and Jalsa Salana.

An awards ceremony for high academic achievers also took place; awardees had the honour to receive their prizes from the blessed hands of Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa. 

The highlight of the final session was the address by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V^aa.

After tashahud, ta’awuz and Surah al-Fatihah, Huzoor^aa recited verse 21 of Surah al-Ahzab. Huzoor^aa said that the wrong concepts about Islam present within the West is a result of their ignorance of the teachings of Islam; the misguided beliefs of so-called clerics have also played a role in this. 

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih^aa stressed that every Ahmadi must continuously strive to propagate the teachings of the Promised Messiah^as to the whole world. Humanity is disconnecting itself from religion, thus preaching the beauty of Islam is a huge challenge. To eradicate this, every Ahmadi, through their voice and actions, needs to play their role.

Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa drew the listeners’ attention to the beautiful example of the Holy Prophet^sa and underlined the need to follow him; inadvertently, by following his example, tabligh will be done. If we structure our lives in accordance with the example of the Holy Prophet^sa, we will achieve success. 

Allah, speaking of the Holy Prophet^sa, says in the Holy Quran that He observes when we stand for prayer. Here, Huzoor^aa mentioned, Allah is talking of the great prayers and agitation the Holy Prophet^sa had within his heart for humanity. In another place, Allah says to the Holy Prophet^sa “Will you grieve thyself if they do not believe?”. We can recognise the pain the Holy Prophet^sa had for humanity from these verses – therefore, how can someone with such a heart desire pain for humanity? 

One companion^ra of the Holy Prophet^sa related how he heard emotional cries from the Holy Prophet^sa whilst he was praying in deep anguish. Huzoor^aa said that these fervent prayers were for humanity to be saved from the wrath of Allah. These prayers resulted in the coming of the Promised Messiah^as who was to correct humanity. 

We should perform such prostrations that are not only for our own desires, rather they should be for the nearness of Allah, to save humanity and for the propagation of Islam. 

The Holy Prophet^sa, during the evening of the Battle of Uhud, was badly injured, and another wound was that 70 Companions^ra had been martyred, yet still the Holy Prophet^sa came for the Fajr prayer the following day; this was his great and noble example. 

Huzoor^aa reminded the audience to question themselves whether we are up to this level of worship. After all, we are the ones who claim that we will spread Islam once again.

Laziness can only be overcome with effort. Without prayers, our tabligh will have no results and our academic pursuits will also revert to nothing without prayers. 

Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa stressed the need to raise our standards of worship as that of the Companions^ra, who had adopted great examples from the Holy Prophet^sa. We should be the ones who prostrate and worship during the night.

Hazrat Ali^ra relates that the final guidance of the Holy Prophet^sa whilst he was on his death bed was to take care of Salat and the rights of slaves. Therefore, we should not forget the purpose of our lives and be totally engrossed in this world. 

The Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa was so concerned about his own standards of worship and trust in Allah that even on his death bed, he ordered that the gold he had once given to Hazrat Aisha^ra to keep be donated to Sadqa.

When we achieve high levels of worship and trust in Allah then we will be successful. The Holy Prophet^sa demanded his Ummah to trust Allah and reach the highest levels of trust. 

Huzoor^aa emphasised that we should not be totally engrossed in work to the extent that we forget to worship Allah – striving for the world is acceptable, however our trust should be in Allah.

The Promised Messiah’s^as writings regarding the deep trust the Holy Prophet^sa had in Allah were then read out by Huzoor^aa. 

Another high moral is being grateful to Allah. The Holy Prophet^sa was always in search of how to be increasingly thankful to Allah, in fact, the Holy Prophet^sa used to pray for this. 

The Holy Prophet^sa would pray, “O Allah, make me such that I become the most thankful person, and follow Your guidance and remember Your guidance”. Huzoor^aa reiterated how great an example this is; the most thankful man in the world asking Allah to be more thankful.

Huzoor^aa mentioned that some Ahmadis are not thankful and even complain if the food made in their houses is not to up to the mark; this is wrong. 

Elucidating upon the writings of the Promised Messiah^as, Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa stressed that we should be thankful to have the great example of the Holy Prophet^sa to guide us. And true gratitude is performing good deeds – this is how Ahmadis can be thankful to Allah.

Another trait is fulfilling covenants; the Holy Prophet^sa presented the greatest example with regard to this as well. Huzoor^aa mentioned incidents from the life of the Holy Prophet^sa that showed his great integrity in fulfilling covenants, even during wars. Such integrity will never be witnessed in warfare today. Those who raise allegations against Islam themselves have the worst practices.  

Huzoor^aa reminded the listeners to introspect and ask to what extent they fulfil their own covenants. The Holy Prophet^sa said that the greatest disregard of a covenant would be if one consorts with his wife and then goes about telling people of his wife’s secrets. Huzoor^aa said such people do this today as well and share this on social media – Allah will certainly question such people and they should be concerned for themselves. Huzoor^aa strongly condemned such a practise and expressed that such people incur the wrath of Allah upon themselves.

The Promised Messiah^as said as to how fortunate those people are who cleanse their hearts and are faithful to their lord; Allah will never disgrace them as they are from Allah. Huzoor^aa emphasised that if we have a close connection with Allah, it is only then that we will be able to fulfil our covenants with Allah. We should fulfil our covenants at home and in our businesses as well. As a result, such people shall be under the protection of Allah.

Humility is also a great moral. Referring to the Holy Quran, Huzoor^aa presented verses in which Allah stresses the importance of humbleness. The Holy Prophet^sa once exhorted his Companions^ra not to praise him like Christians praised Jesus^as – this was the great level of his humility. Writings of the Promised Messiah^as were then read out that highlighted the grandeur of the Holy Prophet’s^sa humility 

Hazrat Aisha^ra narrates that the Holy Porphet^sa would fully take part in household chores to such an extent that he would knead the dough along with his servant. Huzoor^aa said that today, some men show great arrogance with regard to household chores and they cannot even put clothes in the washing machine, let alone brush the floor. 

Arrogance was discoursed upon. The Promised Messiah^as said to reflect upon the success of the Holy Propehet^sa and how great those successes were. However, with every success, the Holy Prophet^sa grew in meekness.

In another instance, the Promised Messiah^as said that one should stay away from arrogance and look towards the great humility mentioned in the Holy Quran about the Holy Prophet^sa. The Promised Messiah^as referred to a blind person who tried to talk to the Holy Prophet^sa but could not; later, the Holy Prophet^sa went to his house to meet him.

Prophet Muhammad^sa said that none shall reach salvation on account of their deeds alone. The Companions^ra enquired “O Prophet of Allah; you as well?” The Holy Prophet^sa replied by saying, “Yes me as well. However, Allah will protect me with His mercy.”

Referring to the teachings of the Hoy Prophet Muhammad^sa, Huzoor^aa said that having a balanced life is essential and God should not be forgotten. Fulfil the rights of Allah and when it is required, fulfil the rights of business as well.

Hazrat Barara^ra narrates that the Holy Prophet^sa was the most beautiful in appearance and also had the most beautiful conduct amongst us. The Holy Prophet^sa used to pray, “O Allah! As You have made me beautiful, make my morals beautiful as well.”

Another Companion^ra narrates that he had not seen anyone smile more than the Holy Prophet^sa. Another Companion^ra narrated that the Holy Prophet^sa was the most beautiful amongst people when looked at from a distance, and from close up, he had the most beautiful discourse.

If we want to display the greatness of the Holy Prophet^sa to the world, it is vital that we adopt his character. 

The Promised Messiah^as said that the great morals mentioned in the Holy Quran of the Holy Prophet^sa are greater than Hazrat Moses^as a thousand times. Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa continued, profusely, reading out extracts of the Promised Messiah^as regarding the majestic nature and morals of the Holy Prophet^sa. 

In the end, Huzoor^aa prayed that Allah enables us to adopt the great example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V^aa concluded by leading the audience in silent prayer.

After announcing the attendance figures of not just Jalsa Salana Germany but also Jalsa Salana Canada, who also held their Jalsa during these three days, taraney (choral poems) from various languages were recited before Huzoor^aa by members from several nationalities.