Jalsa Yaum-e-Musleh-e-Maud held across Canada

Syed Mukarram Nazeer, Canada Correspondent

On 20 February 2023, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Canada held Jalsa Yaum-e-Musleh-e-Maud across the country. All imarats and jamaats of Canada, across the six time zones, held jalsas.

Brampton East

A jalsa was held at the Mubarak Mosque in Brampton, Ontario. A picture exhibition showcasing the life of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra was set up by Brampton East Imarat’s Ishaat department. Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Majlis Ansarullah, and Lajna Imaillah each prepared exhibitions showcasing how Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II^ra founded, nurtured, and guided their respective auxiliary organisations. The jalsa was presided over by the local Amir Zahid Masud Sahib. It commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran and its Urdu and English translations, followed by an Urdu poem with its English translation. Asif Ahmed Arif Sahib gave the opening remarks and highlighted the reasons behind holding Jalsa Yaum-e-Musleh-e-Maud. He spoke in both English and Urdu. Misbah Ahmed Sahib made a presentation on behalf of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya on the topic of “Aiming Higher”. The words of the Prophecy of Musleh-e-Maud were then presented in Urdu and English, followed by a video documentary on the life of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra that was prepared by MTA. Asfand Suleman Sahib delivered a speech in Urdu on the “Spiritual Knowledge of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra”. The event concluded with a silent prayer, followed by dinner. The event was attended by over 650 members. 

Toronto West

Another jalsa was held at the Baitul Islam Mosque in Toronto. Amir Jamaat Canada, Lal Khan Malik Sahib presided over the session, which started with the recitation from the Holy Quran with its Urdu and English translations. Musleh Shanbour Sahib, who is originally from Palestine, presented the hadith about the Promised Messiah^as marrying and being blessed with children, in Arabic and Urdu with English translation, followed by a poem with its English translation. Amir Jamaat Canada delivered an address on the importance and purpose of holding Jalsa Yaum-e-Musleh-e-Maud. The words of the Prophecy of Musleh-e-Maud were read in Urdu with their English translation. Mubashar Ahmad Badar Sahib delivered a speech in English on the topic of “Introduction of the Books of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra”, followed by a video documentary on the life of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra, produced by MKA Toronto West Region. The final speech of the jalsa was in Urdu, and was delivered by the local amir, Misbah Baloch Sahib, on the “Importance of the Prophecy of Musleh-e-Maud”. It highlighted the achievements of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra and shared prophecies about him in earlier scriptures. Amir Jamaat Canada concluded the event with a silent prayer. The total attendance was 450.

Bradford East

A jalsa was held at the Bradford Community Center, which started with the recitation from the Holy Quran with its English and Urdu translations, followed by a poem. The words of the Prophecy of Musleh-e-Maudwere then read out with their English translation. Naib Amir Jamaat Canada, Hadi Ali Chaudhary Sahib, presided over the session and delivered a speech on the numerous achievements of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra and demonstrated how the divine prophecy was fulfilled in him. He led everyone in silent prayer to conclude the session, which was attended by 170 members.