Hadeeqat-ul-Mahdi, Alton, 27 July 2025: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa arrived at the jalsa gah around 4:15 pm. As Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa took his seat on stage, he was welcomed with resounding slogans of takbir. Huzooraa greeted the audience with assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullah.
Before the formal session commenced, Rafiq Ahmad Hayat Sahib, Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK, read out a message of goodwill from His Majesty King Charles III, addressed to members of the Jamaat, particularly those present at Jalsa Salana UK.
Thereafter, Amir Sahib UK announced the recipient of the 2025 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace. The 2025 prize is to be awarded to Gregoire Ahongbonon of Benin.
The concluding session of Jalsa Salana UK 2025 formally began with the recitation of the Holy Quran – Surah al-Hashr (Ch.59: V.19-25) – and its Urdu translation, both presented by Ehsan Ahmad Sahib. This was followed by a qasidah composed by the Promised Messiahas, recited in Arabic by Faraj Odeh Sahib, and rendered into Urdu by Waseem Ahmad Fazal Sahib. Subsequently, an Urdu poem by the Promised Messiahas, Har taraf fikr ko dauraa ke thakaaya hum ne, was recited by Murtaza Mannan Sahib.
Following this, the Secretary Ta‘lim UK, Nadimur Rahman Sahib presented the names of Ahmadi students who had achieved academic distinction over the year.
Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa then came to the podium, extended his salaam to all present, and began his address with the recitation of tashahhud, ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah. Huzooraa commenced his address by noting that contemporary clerics often level baseless allegations against the Promised Messiahas, accusing him – God forbid – of falsely claiming to be the Messiah and blaspheming against the Holy Prophetsa. Huzooraa firmly refuted this, affirming that such accusations are entirely unfounded. The Promised Messiahas himself repeatedly clarified that whatever spiritual rank or honour he attained was solely through the grace and guidance of the Holy Prophetsa.
The Promised Messiahas emphasised that this was an era in which the world was in desperate need of a Reformer, yet the so-called scholars of the time persist in rejecting the Messiah. Huzooraa described the state of the Muslim world, noting with concern how Muslims are drifting away from the essence of Islam, while their leaders appear largely indifferent to this alarming trend. It is precisely due to this neglect that Muslims continue to face marginalisation and persecution globally. In contrast, it was the Promised Messiahas who bore genuine concern for their plight.
The Promised Messiahas says:
“O ye Muslims who are the last remaining vestiges of believers of high resolve and the progeny of the pious! Hasten not towards denial and mistrust, and fear this terrifying pestilence that is raging all around you with countless people falling into its treacherous trap. You are witnessing how aggressively efforts are being exerted to obliterate the religion of Islam. Is it not an obligation upon you that you too should make an effort? Islam did not proceed forth from man that it could be destroyed by the efforts of man, but pity upon those who are bent upon its destruction, and pity again upon those who have everything for their wives, their children, and their selfish pleasures, but nothing in their pockets for the share of Islam. Woe be upon you slothful ones! Not only do you yourselves lack any ability to propagate the message of Islam or manifest its spiritual light, but you are also incapable of accepting with gratitude the movement established by God Almighty that has come to manifest the brilliance of Islam. These days, Islam is like a lamp stored away in a trunk or like a freshwater spring concealed by twigs and trash. This is the very reason that Islam is in a state of decline, its beautiful face cannot be seen, and its attractive figure is not visible. It was the obligation of the Muslims to exert their utmost to show its charming face, and sacrifice not only their wealth but also their blood, shedding it as if it were water; however, they did not do so. In the height of their ignorance, they also remain stuck in the error of ‘Are not the earlier books sufficient?’ They fail to realize that to repel modern forms of mischief, which continue to appear in ever-evolving guises, it is also necessary to have a mod- ern means of defence. Moreover, when darkness began to spread in every era in which a Prophet, Messenger, or Reformer appeared, were the earlier books not already available?”
Huzooraa referenced a survey conducted in the UK which revealed that a significant portion of the population holds negative views toward Muslim immigrants, largely due to the perception that Islamic teachings are harsh – an impression reinforced by certain so-called scholars who promote such distorted interpretations. The Promised Messiahas voiced deep concern over this misrepresentation and emphasised the urgent need to convey the true, beautiful teachings of Islam. It was for this very purpose that a divinely appointed Reformer was required. Hazrat Ahmadas said:
“Therefore – O brethren! – it is necessary that light should descend from Heaven at a time when darkness is spreading. I have already explained in this very treatise that God Almighty states in Surah al-Qadr – rather, gives glad tidings to the believers – that His Book and His Prophet were sent down from Heaven during Lailatul-Qadr [the Night of Decree]. Every Muslih [Reformer] and Mujaddid [Renewer] who comes from God Almighty verily descends during Lailatul-Qadr.
“Do you understand what Lailatul-Qadr is? Lailatul-Qadr is the name of that age of darkness whose darkness reaches an extreme limit. For this reason, such an age inherently demands that a light descend to dispel the darkness. This period has been designated metaphorically as Lailatul-Qadr, but in reality, it is not a night. It is an age that is akin to night on account of its darkness. When a thousand months elapse – the period that brings the span of a human life close to its end and heralds the departure of human senses – subsequent to the death of a Prophet or his spiritual successor, then this ‘night’ begins to establish itself. Then, the seeds of one or many Reformers are sown secretly by heavenly operation, which are prepared covertly to make their appearance at the head of the new century. Allah the Glorious alludes to this by saying:
‘The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months.’ [Surah al-Qadr, Ch.97: V.4]
“Meaning that: The one who beholds the light of this Lailatul-Qadr and attains the honour of being in the company of the Reformer of the age, is better than an old man of eighty years who did not experience that glorious period; and had he experienced even one moment of that period, then that one moment would have been better than those thousand months that had passed before. Why is it better? Because during this Lailatul-Qadr, the angels of God Almighty and the Holy Spirit descend from Heaven alongside that Reformer by command of the Lord of Majesty, not in vain, but for the purpose of descending upon worthy and eager hearts and opening the paths of peace. Accordingly, they remain engaged in opening all the paths and lifting all the veils until the darkness of heedlessness disappears and the dawn of guidance breaks. Now – O ye Muslims! – read these verses carefully and see how much God Almighty praises the age in which He sends a Reformer to the world at the hour of need. Would you fail to appreciate such an age? Would you look down upon the pronouncements of God Almighty with scorn?”
Huzooraa stated that numerous individuals come to accept Islam Ahmadiyyat when they approach it with sincerity and an open mind, free from prejudice or obstinacy. Therefore, each person must reflect deeply on how they can play a role in spreading the true teachings of Islam and strive to recognise the person who has been divinely appointed by Allah in this age.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa observed that hostile forces continue to conspire against Islam, while Muslim leaders remain largely indifferent to this alarming reality. Although religious freedom is claimed in principle, in practice, deceptive and anti-Islamic tactics – aligned with the influence of the Dajjal – are increasingly at play, undermining both the faith and its adherents.
Huzooraa highlighted that current data reveals a troubling trend: the harsh and misguided interpretations of Islam promoted by certain so-called scholars are driving people away from religion. In light of this, it becomes the sacred duty of every Ahmadi Muslim to disseminate the true and beautiful teachings of Islam with wisdom and compassion.
The Promised Messiahas made clear that this is the very era foretold for the appearance of a divinely appointed Reformer. He questioned how much longer people expect to wait – centuries have already passed, and yet many continue to deny the advent of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. Huzooraa emphasised that over a hundred years have now passed since the Promised Messiahas made his claim, and the need for reform remains more urgent than ever.
Instead of confronting those who actively defame Islam, some Muslim leaders have focused their energies on opposing the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. They mistakenly equate the service of khatm-e-nubuwwat with persecuting Ahmadis, failing to realise that the sacrifices made by Ahmadi Muslims are solely for the purpose of elevating the honour of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa and promoting the true teachings of Islam.
The Promised Messiahas attested to the many divine signs granted to support his truthfulness. He pointed out that scholars themselves acknowledge the prophecy that the fourteenth century was destined for the advent of the Messiah and Mahdi – yet, in contradiction, they refuse to believe. Huzooraa reaffirmed that the Promised Messiah’sas advent was timely and divinely ordained, particularly as the moral and spiritual state of Muslims today calls for urgent reformation.
The Promised Messiahas further explained that the world is engulfed in spiritual darkness, with people increasingly turning away from God and neglecting Islamic values. If ever there was a time in need of a divine Reformer, it is now. Huzooraa remarked that some allege belief in Hazrat Ahmadas to be a disservice to Islam – God forbid – while they themselves make no sincere effort to defend the faith or the honour of the Holy Prophetsa.
In response to such hostility, Huzooraa counselled that although opponents may use vile language against Ahmadis, they must never retaliate in kind. Instead, Ahmadis should uphold the highest moral standards and spread the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat with dignity and wisdom.
The Promised Messiahas clearly stated that his divinely appointed mission was to revive Islam and enable it to triumph over all other religions. He described several prophesied signs of his advent: the Messiah and Mahdi was to appear in a time rife with global conflict and unrest; the celestial signs of the lunar and solar eclipses were to occur; true scholars of religion were to become scarce; and divine light was to be obscured. Yet, with the Promised Messiah’sas appearance, the true light of Islam would once again shine brightly, restoring the spiritual legacy of the Holy Prophetsa.
Huzooraa concluded by reiterating that in this era – when cruelty and injustice are increasingly uniting – the appearance of a divinely appointed Reformer was not only appropriate but essential. The Promised Messiahas and Mahdi was sent precisely to safeguard Islam and guide humanity back to its Creator.
The Promised Messiahas said:
“Now, under the dictate of the verse:
‘And the bounty of your Lord, proclaim’ [Surah ad-Duha, 93:12]
“I would like to state about myself that by placing me in the third of the aforementioned categories, God Almighty has granted me the blessing which is not on account of my endeavour but was bestowed upon me even as I was in the womb of my mother. He has shown so many Signs in my support that if I were to count them one by one up to this day, 16 July 1906, I can declare in the name of God Almighty that they are in excess of 300,000. And if someone does not believe in my sworn statement, I can provide him with proof.
“Some of these Signs are to do with occasions when God Almighty, in keeping with His promise, protected me from the evil of the enemy. Some of the Signs are such that, in keeping with His promise, He fulfilled my needs and expectations at every occasion. And some are of the kind whereby He humiliated and disgraced those who attacked me, in keeping with His promise:
‘I shall humiliate him who designs to humiliate you.’
“Some Signs are of the kind in which, according to His prophecies, He made me victorious over those who filed lawsuits against me. Some Signs are of the kind that pertain to the length of my ministry for, ever since the world was created, no impostor has ever been allowed such a long period of respite. Some Signs are of the kind that become evident by observing the condition of the age – that this age is in need of an Imam (spiritual head). Some Signs are of the kind which represent the fulfilment of my prayers in favour of my friends. Some Signs are of the kind which represent the effects of my prayer upon malicious enemies. Some Signs are of the kind in which precariously ill patients were cured due to my prayer and their recovery was foretold. Some Signs are of the nature whereby, for my sake and for my veracity, God caused a number of heavenly and earthly calamities to appear.”
Huzooraa noted that recent reports indicate the words of the Promised Messiahas are being fulfilled precisely as foretold, and that the support of God is clearly manifest in their realisation.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa emphasised that now all of these things offer people the opportunity to reflect. Those who have been given senses, if they remove the veils from their eyes and do not act prejudicially but with justice, will have to accept that, according to the need of the hour and the prophecies, the Promised Messiahas came at precisely the right time from Allah the Almighty. More than 136 years of the Community’s history prove that Allah’s support has always been with him and his Community. In every corner of the Earth, every country of the world, the Ahmadi Muslim Community has been established, propagating the faith and drawing people towards the religion. Guided by Allah, the propagation of the Quran and the beautiful teachings of Islam continues to spread; its systems and structures are being built by His grace. It is not possible to establish these structures without the grace of Allah. The opponents may try their level best, with all their force, but this Community will continue to spread, grow, strengthen and flourish.
However, this also places an immense responsibility upon us. Merely accepting the Promised Messiahas and raising slogans will not enable us to achieve our objectives.
We must also self‑assess our inner conditions and states, and we must live according to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa and the Promised Messiahas. When we develop a true revolution within ourselves, only then can we become true helpers of the Promised Messiahas. By becoming his true helpers, we can bring the world into the lap of Islam, establish the oneness of God in the world, and win over the world under the banner of the Holy Prophetsa. May Allah the Almighty enable us to do this.
In the end, Huzooraa led everyone in silent prayer, after which he announced the attendance of Jalsa Salana UK 2025 to be 46,061. He then mentioned that the Jalsa proceedings were also attended virtually by about 15,000 participants from 96 Jamaat centres in 56 countries.
(Summary prepared by Al Hakam)
