Islamabad, Tilford, UK, 10 May 2025: A delegation comprising members of the Ishaat (Publications) and IT teams of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Germany had the blessed opportunity to meet Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, at Islamabad, Tilford, UK.
Upon arrival, Huzooraa graciously greeted the khuddam and took his seat. The Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Germany, Imtiaz Ahmad Shaheen Sahib, introduced the group.
Counsel on attire during worship
Addressing Sadr Sahib, Huzooraa remarked that he had observed members of the Ishaat team wearing jackets with insignia during the Friday prayers. Huzooraa advised that such attire could divert the attention of some people, both those present and those watching the sermon broadcast on MTA. He counselled that as Friday prayers are a time of worship, attendees should come in plain clothes. They could wear their team jackets or insignia afterwards.
IT team’s endeavours
Following this, a member of the IT team presented a brief report on their activities. These included efforts to modernise the Tajnid system and the Maal reporting system. The team also mentioned they are in the process of developing an Islah mobile application.
Ishaat team’s publications and guidance
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa then spoke with a representative of the Ishaat team, enquiring about the books they had translated or prepared. The representative reported that they had completed work on Mash‘al-e-Rah (Beacon for the Youth), Volumes 1 and 5. He further mentioned the publication of Jami‘ al-Adhkar, a compilation of prayers from the sermons of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. Huzooraa instructed that if such a compilation of prayers is undertaken, it should be done comprehensively. The representative affirmed this was their aim and indicated that they were also planning to publish a second version or volume.
Question-and-answer session
The khuddam then sought permission to ask questions, which Huzooraa graciously granted.
Refraining from commentary on controversial political issues
A khadim referred to a recent Friday sermon where Huzooraa advised that there is more harm than benefit in certain kinds of commentary on specific issues on social media and thus Ahmadis should refrain from it. He asked for further clarification.
Huzooraa elaborated that his point was that instead of offering opinions on controversial international issues, khuddam should focus on their religious duties. He emphasised that the work of the Ishaat Department and the collective work of the Jamaat is the propagation of Islam. The purpose of the Promised Messiahas, Huzooraa explained, was not to teach politics to the world.
However, Huzooraa acknowledged that sometimes one has to deal with matters beyond this scope. Even in such cases, for publication, he advised that they should select only those points which the Khalifa of the Time has presented or a previous Khalifa has presented and the current Khalifa has endorsed for this era. These specific points could be published.
Regarding other matters of propagation, Huzooraa guided them to focus on the teachings of Islam, messages of peace, love and affection and the beautiful teachings of Islam found in the Holy Quran. He gave the example of Surah Al-Hujurat, which, though pertaining to Muslims, can be applied internationally. In it, Allah the Almighty states that if two nations fight, peace should be made between them. (Surah al-Hujurat, Ch.49: V.10) Once peace is established, there should be no transgression against them, nor should unjust restrictions be imposed, so that peace may be established in the world. Huzooraa stated that this was the kind of matter he was referring to.
Huzooraa mentioned that he had addressed these points many times in various addresses, at peace conferences and in other forums, from which ample material could be found. He suggested that small excerpts from these could be taken and posted on social media. The objective, Huzooraa stressed, is not to incite conflict in the world but to create an atmosphere of peace and whatever efforts can be made towards this should be undertaken.
Furthermore, Huzooraa reminded them of the book ‘Paigham-e-Sulh’ (A Message of Peace) written by the Promised Messiahas, which specifically addressed the conflicts between Hindus and Muslims. The Promised Messiahas explained that conflicts arise due to certain issues and counselled how both communities, Muslims and Hindus, should change their attitudes and methods and strive for reconciliation to establish an atmosphere of love.
Huzooraa encouraged the khuddam to extract these kinds of teachings. He added that besides this, there are countless other matters and tasks to be done. If they wished to find them, they could. He remarked that they had formed a large team of 40 individuals with fertile minds, yet they were asking him what to do. Huzooraa affirmed that if one truly wants to work, there is much that can be done. He encouraged them, stating Masha’Allah, they were young and had bright minds and they should put them to use.
Advice from Huzoor’saa experiences
Another khadim requested Huzooraa to share some advice from his own period in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya or narrate an incident.
Huzooraa responded that every era has its own unique aspects; their era has its own issues and his era had its own. Regarding narrating incidents, he advised them to review the reports they receive. He stressed the importance of creating an understanding within the majalis that their matters will be reviewed with honesty. He further advised them to teach with sincerity whatever they could. These, he said, were the essential things.
As for what advice to give, Huzooraa pointed out that advice is already written in the La’ih-e-‘Amal, i.e., the constitution of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, conveyed in sermons and previous Khulafa also gave advice. He noted their mention of translating and publishing the first volume of Mash‘al-e-Rah, which contains advice from Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra to khuddam, along with other references. Following that, they were publishing and translating his own advice. Huzooraa stated that all these matters were covered therein.
He remarked that if one does not want to work, one tends to ask for something new. But, he questioned, what new thing could he tell them? Had they fully acted upon the old advice? He urged them to first assess whether they had implemented the previous guidance 100%. If they acted upon that, they would find a great deal within it. That is what was learned in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya during his time and that is what they acted upon and articulated. Then there is the guidance of the Khulafa and personal experiences, which he had shared with them. Huzooraa advised them to, at the very least, extract the points from his addresses at the last twenty-two Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya ijtemas and act upon them. He added that when they had, so to speak, earned a doctorate in these matters and this advice and could demonstrate the resulting benefits and changes within themselves, then they could ask what new thing they should do. Conversely, if they had not benefited, they should explain that they were unable to benefit and then ask what they should do. He encouraged them to conduct their own assessments, reminding them that “Hard-working nations harvest history’s lessons.” He urged them to read history and learn from it. Huzooraa mentioned that in his current Friday sermons, he was narrating the history of the Companions or the life of the Holy Prophetsa. Regarding the Holy Prophetsa, Allah has said that he is the ‘Uswa-e-Hasanah’ or the most excellent model. (Surah al-Ahzab, Ch.33: V.22) Therefore, Huzooraa advised them to reflect upon his life and act accordingly.
Utilising IT for the global propagation of Islam
A khadim asked how IT technology could be best utilised to support Huzoor’saa global mission for the spread of Islam.
Huzooraa explained that the Promised Messiahas stated he had two objectives. He advised the khuddam to remember these two things: firstly, to bring man closer to God, meaning to make him realise God Almighty, which will lead him to worship Allah and fulfil His rights. Secondly, to make man fulfil the rights of fellow human beings.
Huzooraa stated that if Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya works on these two points and conveys this message in Germany, then no political party or group, whether right-wing or left-wing, will have any objection against Muslims. Everyone, he said, will realise that the message of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya is very positive and that they should listen to it and act upon it. When these two things are achieved, Huzooraa continued, wars will also cease, an atmosphere of love and affection will be established and the rights of Allah will also begin to be fulfilled. He guided them to take these two objectives and work within their respective fields, whether IT or other departments.
Maintaining regularity in prayer and Quranic study
Another khadim expressed that he tries to offer his prayers and read the Holy Quran, but sometimes finds it difficult to be regular and sought guidance on how to remain steadfast.
Huzooraa advised that one does not find it difficult to eat meals. Waking up for school does not seem difficult; one even wakes up at six in the morning if one has to commute. He pointed out that in winter, prayer time is often around that time anyway.
Furthermore, Huzooraa stated that if one believes in the existence of Allah the Almighty, then one should consider what Allah the Almighty says. He says that if you believe in Him, then obey His commands, which includes fulfilling His rights. Huzooraa addressed the notion that people ask why Allah needs our worship, given He said He created jinn and men for His worship. Allah, Huzooraa explained, provides the answer later: that He has no desire for His worship to be performed, nor does He care about it. This worship is for mankind’s own reward.
So, Huzooraa continued, if a person believes in the existence of Allah, he will also act upon His commandments. And if there is a desire to know who Allah the Almighty is and what His commands are, then to know this, one will read the Holy Quran. Since they might not understand Arabic, they would read the translation. If some matters are not understood even from the translation, they would read the tafsir or commentary. Upon reading these, Huzooraa said, one will come to know the commands of Allah the Almighty.
He advised that just as one has an interest in worldly education, similarly, one should develop an interest in the teachings of the Holy Quran. This, he explained, is a matter of developing interest and setting priorities. If one’s only focus is, for example, to study IT and one sits with it all day, that is not right. Time should be divided properly: time for worldly studies, time for Quranic recitation, time for salat and so on. Huzooraa encouraged the khadim to cultivate this eagerness, which will develop when there is perfect faith in Allah and also the fear that Allah the Almighty will ask about these matters in the Hereafter.
Guidance on the tarbiyat of daughters
A khadim, who mentioned he has three daughters, sought Huzoor’saa guidance on how best to carry out their moral training and tarbiyat.
Huzooraa advised that parents should strive to look after their children and keep asking about their well-being. He noted that children nowadays are intelligent, they study and then they ask questions. He guided that parents should inculcate good interests in them. If parents show their own good example, children will observe it, learn and also ask questions. When they ask questions, their queries should be answered. Huzooraa added that a person can only answer properly if they themselves are acting upon those teachings. Therefore, parents must establish their own good examples for their children. He emphasised that fathers, along with mothers, should have a friendly relationship with both their sons and daughters.
Recognising what is good for oneself
Lastly, a khadim asked about situations where, initially, one does not recognise what is good for oneself, for example, in matters like marriage proposals or other important decisions. He enquired how one can recognise what is truly beneficial.
Huzooraa began by affirming the khadim’s belief in Allah’s existence and His attribute of answering prayers. Therefore, Huzooraa advised, one should pray. However, he clarified that it is not necessary that a dream will be seen, nor does everyone receive ilham; rather, it is a state of the heart, where Allah instils contentment. Thus, when faced with any matter, one should pray for five, seven, or eight days. If it is a significant issue, one should offer nawafil after Isha prayer and supplicate for up to forty days. Afterwards, one should make a decision according to the contentment felt in the heart.
Huzooraa guided that one should pray to Allah the Almighty that if the matter is better for them, He should grant contentment and confidence in the heart. And if it is not better, He should avert the thoughts in their heart regarding it and create a clear feeling of aversion towards it.
This, Huzooraa explained, is a matter of one’s connection with Allah. He observed that people often turn to Allah only for worldly matters when they lack resources, but when they do not have worldly problems, they do not beseech Him earnestly. Whereas, he advised, one should regularly turn to Allah, regardless, praying to attain Him and seeking His help to find the straight path. He encouraged continuous recitation of the prayer “اِہۡدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الۡمُسۡتَقِیۡمَ” (Guide us to the straight path) [Surah al-Fatihah, Ch.1: V.6]. When guidance comes from Allah, then whatever task one undertakes, Allah will direct them towards it and show them that He indeed exists.
Huzooraa cautioned that if a person remains engrossed in doubts and seeks an absolutely clear command from Allah, like a mathematical equation (one plus one equals two), such clarity is not always granted even to Prophets. Even they can sometimes make errors of judgement (ijtihad). So, how can ordinary humans like us expect absolute clarity?
Therefore, Huzooraa advised that even in normal circumstances, one should pray to Allah that, whatever happens, their faith in Allah the Almighty may never waver. This prayer should be offered in ordinary circumstances as well. Then, when such challenging situations arise, Allah the Almighty creates means of comfort and reassurance.
The mulaqat concluded after the question-and-answer session and a group photograph was taken.
(Summary prepared by Al Hakam)