Islamabad, Tilford, UK, 17 November 2024: A group of khuddam from the Gulf Region of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya USA were blessed with an in-person mulaqat with Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, at Islamabad, UK.
Introductions
Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa arrived for the mulaqat and greeted the khuddam. He first addressed Sohaib Awwan Sahib, Regional Qaid of MKA Gulf Region, enquiring about his work, studies, and family background. Huzooraa then spoke to each of the 21 khuddam individually, taking their introductions and learning about their personal and professional lives.
During the introductions, the khuddam informed Huzooraa about a fellow khadim who had tragically passed away a few days earlier. Huzooraa expressed sorrow, asked about the deceased’s family, and prayed for him.
Huzooraa also enquired about the group’s accommodation, to which they responded that they were staying at Baitul Ehsan in London and were very satisfied with the arrangements.
When a khadim mentioned he was from The Gambia, Huzooraa enquired about the number of Gambians residing in that part of the USA.
Another khadim, a radiologist, shared how he remotely volunteers for the Fazl-e-Umar Hospital. Huzooraa remarked, “There will be more blessings if you [physically] go there yourself.”
One khadim shared that he had recently married in Pakistan and his wife was on a flight to the USA at that moment. Huzooraa commented with a smile, “So, you won’t be able to receive her then.” The khadim replied that his wife had encouraged him to prioritise this mulaqat with Huzooraa.
Huzooraa also spoke to Ali ibn Ali Sahib, a new convert to Ahmadiyyat. When asked why he accepted Ahmadiyyat, Ali Sahib said it was a blessing of Allah and added, “It was also due to the brotherhood and love I received from all of my brothers.” Huzooraa encouraged him to further study Islam Ahmadiyyat and the claims of the Promised Messiahas.
The introductions concluded with the Regional Qaid expressing gratitude to Huzooraa on behalf of the group and presenting a gift.
Questions and answers
The khuddam had the opportunity to ask several questions during the mulaqat, which Huzooraa graciously answered.
One khadim asked whether hell has levels like Heaven. Huzooraa explained that, similar to Heaven, hell has different stages. He elaborated that some people would face less severe punishment, while others would endure greater torment depending on their sins. He said, “Allah the Almighty will not treat everybody in the same way. So, everybody will get his or her punishment according to their deeds and sins, just as they will get the reward in Heaven.”
Another khadim, a waqif-e-nau, sought advice on which books of the Promised Messiahas to read. Huzooraa recommended The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam, Kashti-e-Nuh, and Al-Wasiyyat. About the latter, Huzooraa said, “This will also [teach] you the importance of Khilafat and the claims of the Promised Messiahas and how we should increase our faith in Ahmadiyyat and Islam.”
A question was raised about why Prophets are not associated with certain ancient civilisations such as the Aztecs or the Aborigines. Huzooraa explained that the Holy Quran states that Allah sent Prophets to every nation at different times. He added that while only 25 prophets are mentioned in the Holy Quran, all nations, including Aborigines and others, were sent Prophets who taught them to worship Allah and fulfil their duties to one another. Huzooraa said:
“So, what we believe is that they all believed [in the One God], even the Aborigines in Australia or Canada, they all say that our Prophet gave us these teachings. And the basic teaching of every Prophet, whether they were in Australia or Canada or America or Asia or elsewhere, or China or India, they all gave the same teaching that [you should] bow before Allah and discharge your duties towards each other.”
When a waqif-e-nau expressed interest in joining the police force, Huzooraa permitted him to pursue the career and said:
“I even asked Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya and young people that they should join the public service and the police force. That is how you can improve and better the quality and behaviour of the police department and the police people. Nowadays, it is [often] said that […], especially American police, are quite irrational. They don’t care about the people. Sometimes they become very cruel. So, if you join the police force, I hope you will try to improve the behaviour of those people or if you get a higher status in the police department, then you can reform the police department.
“And as for how you can serve the Jamaat, when you show your example, you will set your example, while people will know that you are an Ahmadi Muslim, then they will know that this is the true teaching of Islam. This is how police personnel should behave and this is how they can improve the moral values of society. When you do this, that will definitely give a good impression and better impact of the Jamaat on the people.”
Regarding the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, Huzooraa commented:
“Let us see when it takes over! I don’t know what he will do for the United States, but I think the world’s condition will get better; at least he will try to avoid wars. But some people are quite pessimistic about him. They say he will spoil the American economy and American people and he will take some cruel actions against immigrants and migrants and refugees, especially illegal refugees.”
Huzooraa added:
“If there is going to be any immigration, it should be legal immigration. But on humanitarian grounds, he should […] deal with the people in a sympathetic way.
“Anyway, nowadays people are giving different opinions. Some international leaders are saying that the present-day condition of the world will get better. Some say he will just ruin the peace of the world. Let us see what happens! Anyway, the members of the cabinet or the cabinet he is forming seem to be comprised of those people who are hard-headed and they are against Muslims. So in this way, I don’t know what is going to happen with Muslim countries. But Trump himself says that he has good relations with the Prince of Saudi Arabia and some other Muslim leaders. And even the Chinese President says that he has good relations or he hopes that he will have better relations with China and with America. We cannot predict at this time. Let us see what happens. And Trump himself is such a person that one cannot predict about him.”
Conclusion
The mulaqat concluded with Huzooraa distributing pens among the khuddam and allowing them the honour of taking a group photo with him. Huzooraa then took leave, bringing the mulaqat to an end.
(Report prepared by Al Hakam)