Haroon Ahmad Ata, Missionary, Georgia
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Georgia held its third Jalsa Salana on 30-31 May 2025 in the city of Tbilisi. Attendees travelled from far and wide to be part of this blessed gathering. We were honoured to receive a special message from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. Furthermore, Athar Zubair Sahib, Chairman of Humanity First Germany, attended the Jalsa as the Markaz representative.
Multiple planning meetings were held with the various department heads in the lead-up to the Jalsa, during which all logistical and other matters were reviewed thoroughly. Waqar-e-amal commenced one week prior to the event to ensure the venue and facilities were in optimal condition.
The Jalsa officially started on Friday, 30 May, with Jumuah prayer. After lunch, guests proceeded to the jalsa gah. The formal session began with silent prayer, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran, a poem and reading out of Huzoor’saa special message in English by the President of Georgia Jamaat. This was followed by speeches on “The Revelation of the Promised Messiahas: ‘I see my community in Russia like grains of sand in number’” by Hafiz Athar Mahmood Sahib, President and Missionary of Jamaat Azerbaijan; “The Prophecy of the Holy Quran: Fulfilment in Modern Era” by Hafiz Abdul Basit Sahib, a medical student in Georgia; “Services of Humanity First Georgia” by Labeeb Ahmad Sahib, a medical student in Georgia and “Love for Allah the Almighty and the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa” by my humble self.The second day began with a recitation from the Holy Quran and a poem. The first speech was delivered by the President of Georgia Jamaat on “The Promised Messiah’sas Love for the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa”. Thereafter, Dr Daud Tahir Sahib (currently residing in the UK) shared several faith-inspiring incidents from his life as a waqif. Further speeches included “Excellent Example of the Holy Prophetsa as the Guarantor of World Peace” by Jameel Ahmad Tabassum Sahib, Missionary-in-Charge, Russia. Following the speeches, a documentary was shown on the theme of love for Allah the Almighty and the Khalifa of the Time. The session concluded with a concluding address delivered by the markaz representative. Representatives from six countries attended the third Jalsa Salana Georgia, with a total attendance of 58. Guests came from Russia, Germany, the UK, Australia, Azerbaijan and Austria. It is also noteworthy that MTA International Germany Studios played an active role in the recording and photography of the Jalsa.