Saqib Mahmood Atif, Secretary Ishaat, Jamaat Australia
On 3-5 October 2025, the 37th Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Australia was held at the Baitul Huda Mosque, Sydney.
This year’s Jalsa was the first time in six years that the Jalsa returned to the mosque’s vast grounds. The Jalsa was attended by 136 guests from 15 countries, totalling an overall attendance of 4,190.
The Jalsa commenced with the flag-hoisting ceremony. The inaugural session started with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by Persian and Urdu poems of the Promised Messiahas. Inamul Haq Kausar Sahib, Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Australia, then read out a special message from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa for this Jalsa.
Throughout the Jalsa, participants engaged in a series of spiritually enhancing sessions. They listened to lectures on the scientific proof of God’s existence, the role of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa in promoting human rights, among many other faith-increasing speeches.
The women’s sessions addressed the sacrifices of the female companions of the Holy Prophetsa and challenges posed by social evils, as well as strategies for raising children in today’s modern society.
In addition, a special session was held for non-Ahmadi guests, including members of parliament, councillors and other dignitaries. These sessions stressed the Jamaat’s contributions and efforts for the betterment of society, including humanitarian endeavours and advocacy for justice and peace. Guests also had the opportunity to visit exhibitions showcasing the Jamaat’s literature.In the closing session, speeches were presented on topics such as marital relations, the importance of waqf-e-ardhi and Ahmadiyya progress during turbulent times. The final du‘a marked the end of the 37th Jalsa Salana.