Hadeeqatul Mahdi, 29 July 2023: At around 4:10pm Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V^aa arrived at the main jalsa gah. The session then started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, delivered by Alhaj Rashid Khattab Sahib, followed by its Urdu translation from Tafsir-e-Saghir, presented by Hafiz Ejaz Ahmad Sahib:

وَ مَنۡ اَظۡلَمُ مِمَّنِ افۡتَرٰی عَلَی اللّٰہِ الۡکَذِبَ وَ ہُوَ یُدۡعٰۤی اِلَی الۡاِسۡلَامِ ؕ وَ اللّٰہُ لَا یَہۡدِی الۡقَوۡمَ الظّٰلِمِیۡنَ – یُرِیۡدُوۡنَ لِیُطۡفِـُٔوۡا نُوۡرَ اللّٰہِ بِاَفۡوَاہِہِمۡ وَ اللّٰہُ مُتِمُّ نُوۡرِہٖ وَ لَوۡ کَرِہَ الۡکٰفِرُوۡنَ – ہُوَ الَّذِیۡۤ اَرۡسَلَ رَسُوۡلَہٗ بِالۡہُدٰی وَ دِیۡنِ الۡحَقِّ لِیُظۡہِرَہٗ عَلَی الدِّیۡنِ کُلِّہٖ وَ لَوۡ کَرِہَ الۡمُشۡرِکُوۡنَ – یٰۤاَیُّہَا الَّذِیۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا ہَلۡ اَدُلُّکُمۡ عَلٰی تِجَارَۃٍ تُنۡجِیۡکُمۡ مِّنۡ عَذَابٍ اَلِیۡمٍ – تُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ بِاللّٰہِ وَ رَسُوۡلِہٖ وَ تُجَاہِدُوۡنَ فِیۡ سَبِیۡلِ اللّٰہِ بِاَمۡوَالِکُمۡ وَ اَنۡفُسِکُمۡ ؕ ذٰلِکُمۡ خَیۡرٌ لَّکُمۡ اِنۡ کُنۡتُمۡ تَعۡلَمُوۡنَ –

“But who could do greater wrong than one who forges the lie against Allah while he is called to Islam? Allah guides not the wrongdoing people. They desire to extinguish the light of Allah with (the breath of) their mouths, but Allah will perfect His light, even if the disbelievers hate (it). He it is Who has sent His Messenger with the guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may cause it to prevail over all religions, even if those who associate partners (with God) hate (it). O ye who believe! shall I point out to you a bargain that will save you from a painful punishment? That you believe in Allah and His Messenger, and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your persons. That is better for you, if you did but know.” (Surah as-Saff, Ch. 61: V. 8-12)

Next, some couplets from “Munajaat awr Tabligh-e-Haqq”, an Urdu poem of the Promised Messiah^as were presented by Umar Sharif Sahib. Then, Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa came to the podium and conveyed his salaam to everyone. He then recited, tashahhud, ta‘awwuz, Surah al-Fatihah and delivered a faith-inspiring address, a brief summary of which is as follows:

Huzoor^aa said that he usually mentions the rainfall of the blessings of Allah on the Jamaat in this address at Jalsa Salana. He will mention some of those blessings today.

Establishment of new chapters [jamaats]:

Huzoor^aa announced that 329 new jamaats were established in the past year, and 1016 new places saw the plant of Ahmadiyyat being planted in them. Congo Kinshasa has the most numbers in this regard. There were also other places where small jamaats were established. There are also some incidents with regard to these new jamaats. 

The missionary from Guinea-Bissau states that were are facing fierce opposition in an area. The chief of the area came to the Jalsa Salana and, upon witnessing the Jamaat and its teachings, said, “I was also an opponent of Ahmadiyyat. However, today, as a result of seeing the Khalifa, I declare that your Jamaat is true.” He then also accepted Ahmadiyyat, along with 400 others and three jamaats were established in that area.

There are many other similar incidents in this regard. 

Establishment of new mosques:

With regard to mosques, there was an increase of 185 Ahmadiyya Muslim mosques, which included 125 newly established mosques; the rest were acquired. Ghana had the most new mosques. Then there were many other countries. In Pakistan, the government is preventing us from even praying in mosques and is even destroying our mosques, but in other countries across the world, Allah is enabling us to construct mosques and spread the message of Islam.

In Central Africa, a non-Ahmadi Muslim came and started photographing our mosque. He was told it was constructed by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and that it cost 5 million in local currency. He was amazed and said it was beautiful, and that their clerics cannot even build such a mosque with 10 million under the current inflation.

There are many faith-inspiring incidents related to the construction of mosques, too. Huzoor^aa said we also face opposition with regard to the construction of mosques. However, Allah the Exalted has always blessed us with His immense grace and resolved related issues. 

Establishment of mission houses and centres of tabligh: 

Huzoor^aa announced that 124 new mission houses of the Jamaat were obtained across  Africa, Europe, and other continents.

Raqeem Press:

According to the report from Raqeem Press, they have published a variety of books, including the Holy Quran as well as the Urdu split-word translation by Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ishaq^as. Its edition is user-friendly, easy to read, and is offered at an affordable price.

Wakalat-e-Tasnif:

Wakalat-e-Tasnif UK reports that the Holy Quran has been translated into 76 languages by the Jamaat. Some of the translations are ready for print. Five books of the Promised Messiah^as have been translated into English since the last Jalsa Salana UK. Similarly, there are many other books that are being translated. All of these books are available in the bookshop and have been printed in an excellent manner and are offered at a reasonable price. With regard to the layout of the Holy Quran, which has just been mentioned, they have also done some excellent work: On every page, the verse finishes at the same place, i.e., the end of every page. A lot of publication work is also being done by our publications department in India.

A  lot of non-Ahmadis also buy our translations of the Holy Quran. In Mali, a non-Ahmadi police officer came and took a copy of the Jamaat’s French translation of the Quran and said he would buy 10 more and place them in the local mosque for everyone’s benefit. He said it is the best French translation of the Quran.

In terms of the books of the Promised Messiah^as, they have all been translated into Arabic and published too. A total of 82 books of the Promised Messiah^as have been translated into German; 10 this year alone. The books of the Promised Messiah^as were also translated into various other major languages of India.

People not only give positive feedback but also convert as a result of reading these books. A Belgian professor from a Christian background did not believe in Jesus^as as God. He went out to find the Living God and was given the books of the Promised Messiah^as. He regularly listened to Huzoor’s^aa sermons and eventually, he pledged bai‘at.

Wakalat-e-Ishaat (Publications):

According to Wakalat-e-Ishaat, 5.89 million copies of various books and pamphlets etc. were published in 47 languages. 124 periodicals and magazines are also published by various jamaats and auxiliary organisations around the world. These are published in 26 different languages; there is a lengthy list of these, too. 

Wakalat-e-Ishaat (Tarseel):

According to the report of Wakalat-e-Ishaat (Tarseel), over 166,000 books have been dispatched to 45 countries in 24 languages. In various countries, books and pamphlets covering 884 different topics were freely distributed in a quantity exceeding 9,9 million. Through this, the message of Islam reached over 1,5 million individuals worldwide.

Exhibitions, bookstalls & book fairs:

Through exhibitions, bookstalls & book fairs, a lot of good work is being carried out. According to the current report, 9166 exhibitions were held and over 420,000 people were reached through this. 1774 translations of the Holy Quran were distributed freely. Over 8500 book stalls and book fairs were held, through which 1,7 people were reached. 

There are many faith-inspiring incidents related to these efforts as well, of people who were positively impacted by Jamaat’s stalls and literature. 

Libraries:

We have over 600 regional and central libraries. Books are sent to them from London and Qadian. 

Wakalat Tamil-o-Tanfidh: 

Wakalat Tamil-o-Tanfidh reports that many of the Promised Messiah’s^as books have been translated into various languages of the region under their care. 

Arabic Desk: 

Under it, last year, 178 books and pamphlets were published. They also prepared Malfuzat in Arabic, ready to be printed. Many books of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra are being translated and prepared. Then there are many other books. 

Huzoor^aa then narrated some incidents from the many of the Arabs who were impacted by the literature and tabligh of the Jamaat. 

One lady said she had come to know about Ahmadiyyat through MTA. She prayed and saw a dream in which she saw a man she did not recognise. Later, she was switching through TV channels and saw the same man; he was Hazrat Khalifatul Masih  IV^rh.

Russian Desk: 

Under the Russian Desk, translations of the Holy Quran as well as numerous books of the Promised Messiah^as have been completed and are in the final stages of revision. Some of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih’s^aa smaller books and many other books have been translated by them. Many of their translations have been uploaded onto their website, and many thousands have subscribed to their social media channels, which have a lot of content. There is a separate website in the Kyrgyz language. 

Bangla Desk: 

Huzoor^aa said the Bangla Desk was also carrying out many programmes. They have translated the Holy Quran as well as books of the Promised Messiah^aa as well as other books into Bangla. Many hours of Bangla programmes have been prepared for MTA. They have translated many books; however, they needed to speed up their work.

French Desk: 

Huzoor^aa said the French Desk is also translating books, and preparing French programmes, thereby introducing Islam Ahmadiyyat to the world. 

Turkish Desk:

The Turkish Desk has translated many of the books by the Promised Messiah^as. They are presenting programmes on MTA.

Chinese Desk:

They are translating books into Chinese. Recently, they have translated Hazrat Ch. Zafrulla Khan’s^ra book on the status of women. They also working on numerous other books.

Swahili Desk: 

They are also carrying out translation work on MTA and preparing literature. 

Indonesian Desk: 

They are also carrying out translation work on MTA and preparing literature. 

Spanish Desk: 

They are doing good work. They have translated various books by the Promised Messiah^as into Spanish. They regularly translate Huzoor’s^aa addresses, etc., into Spanish.

Persian Desk: 

This Desk has been established here and is doing translations of various books. 

Distribution of Leaflets:

Over 11 million leaflets were distributed in 107 countries, and through them, the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat reached over 18 million people. Countries across the world have participated in this, and there are many faith-inspiring stories related to it.

A missionary from Nigeria reports that during the leaflet distribution, a man came to us, and it was Friday. The man, after listening to the Friday sermon, said he cannot believe in Ahmadiyyat yet. He was given books to study and he accepted Ahmadiyyat. 

In the UK, a Jewish professor of economics accepted Ahmadiyyat upon being introduced by a leaflet. 

The Review of Religions:  

The Promised Messiah^as established this magazine. It has been published for 121 years. Over 200,000 copies were published this year. It is now published in multiple languages. By the grace of Allah, it has gained a lot of recognition worldwide.

Al Fazl International: 

In 2019, Huzoor^aa made Al Fazl into a twice-weekly publication and is now a daily newspaper of the Jamaat. They also have a children’s Al Fazl and special numbers. It is banned in Pakistan. Through social media, they reached millions of people over the year.

Al Hakam: 

Al Hakam publishes weekly. It is also available online and is sent to various libraries. By the Grace of Allah, it is making steady progress. 

International Translation Office:

It is translating the commentary of Shaih al-Bukhari. It is also preparing many other books. 

Makhzan-e-Tasaweer:

They have 1,3 million photographs and objects. There was an increase of 801 items this year.

Waqf-e-Nau: 

The total number of waqifeen-e-nau is 80,600, among them are 47,000 boys and 33,000 girls, or just about that many. More requests and applications are made regularly. Those, who are over 15 years old, now number over 39,000.

Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre (AARC):

AARC has the task of preserving the tabarrukat of the Promised Messiah^as as well as the Khulafa. Some items related to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I^ra were obtained from Jammu and preserved. Various old newspapers and photographs of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra were obtained and preserved. They have also connected with various universities and they introduce them to the Ahmadiyya archive and encourage them to research into the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. They are carrying out various kinds of other work too.

IT:

The Central Department of IT is also carrying out good work. Ghulam Qadir Shaheed IT Research Institute has been established by them in Ghana and Nigeria. They also assist the various central departments.

Press and Media Office:

They are doing good work and are connected with various media outlets, resulting in the introduction of Jamaat. They also visited educational institutions during the year and also guided media outlets in many other countries of the world.

Alislam website:

Many books of the Jamaat are being computerised further and uploaded, and numerous apps are being developed and improved. Many other features and offerings of the website are being improved. Their work is mainly done by volunteers.

MTA:

506 people work at MTA, most of whom are volunteers. There are eight channels in total, which operate 24 hours a day. During the year, numerous new MTA studios have also been established in various countries. Moreover, MTA6 Asia and MTA7 Asia have also started streaming. MTA is also available in HD in UK and Europe.

MTA Africa has been progressing on many fronts. MTA Africa now has 12 branches in total. People are also accepting Ahmadiyyat by watching MTA.

Ahmadiyya radio stations:

Right now, the radio stations of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community number 25. There is a lot of work happening for tabligh or propagation, through these stations. There are also radio stations in Arabic, Turkish, and German that operate from Germany. Radio Voice of Islam UK’s scope was expanded this year. It is being received very well. Through Ahmadiyya radios, many bai‘ats are also taken place.

International Association of Ahmadiyya Architects & Engineers (IAAAE):

They are doing good work by the grace of Allah.

AMJ:

Various kinds of good work are being carried out by them too.

Central Legal Department:

They have given excellent advice on various matters over the year.

Nusrat Jehan Scheme:

In 13 African countries, there are 37 hospitals and clinics that operate under this scheme. Here in the UK, the Nusrat Jehan board was established and they are doing good work. They also operate hundreds of schools.

Humanity First:

Humanity First has been registered in 29 countries. Now, hospitals are also being established under Humanity First. So, they are not only providing emergency aid but also regular services. They conduct charity walks. Contact is also being established with prisoners for their reformation, tabligh and well-being.

Contact with new Ahmadis:

Thousands of new Ahmadis were contacted across the world, in order to make them part of the mainstream. Over 41,000 spiritual training and tarbiyat courses were held for them in various jamaats of the world.

Bai‘ats:

Huzoor^aa narrated numerous incidents of people accepting the Promised Messiah^as and entering into the fold of Ahmadiyyat. Huzoor^aa announced that over the year Allah enabled 217,168 souls to accept Islam Ahmadiyyat. Nigeria achieved the most bai‘ats. Huzoor said, there are countless faith-inspiring incidents related to this, but they cannot all be narrated at the moment due to the shortage of time.

Huzoor^aa prayed that may the Almighty Allah, who continues to shower His blessings upon the Ahmadiyya Community, eternally sustain this grace, and may we always be the recipients of His divine favours. May we never commit any act that could, in any way, incur the displeasure of Allah the Exalted. Amin.

Huzoor^aa then conveyed salaam to everyone and the session came to an end.

Hadeeqatul Mahdi, 29 July 2023: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V^aa arrived at the Lajna marquee for his address.

To commence the formal session, Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa called Hibbat-ul-Rahman al-Jabi Sahiba to recite a portion of the Holy Quran: Surah al-Hadid, Ch.57: V.21-24. The Urdu translation was read out by Qurranat-ul-Ain Sahiba. An Arabic qaseedah written by the Promised Messiah^as in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa was then presented by Baraa Rashad Odeh Sahiba, followed by its Urdu translation by Durr-e-Ajam Ahmad Sahiba. Kashifa Qamar Sahiba then recited an Urdu poem written by Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra.

Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa then called Secretary Umur-e-Talibaat to announce the names of those Lajna students who achieved academic excellence.

Huzoor^aa then came to the podium to deliver his address. After tashahhud, ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatiha. Huzoor^aa announced that he had chosen various examples and incidents from the lives of the female companions of the Holy Prophet^sa, from which the Lajna could attain great examples. Huzoor^aa said that these incidents were so numerous in number that it was not possible to narrate them all. These examples show the love these female companions had for Allah, Islam, and the Holy Prophet^sa as well as their great examples of sacrifice, charity, and even the upbringing of their children.

Huzoor^aa said these women, before Islam, loved the world; however, after accepting Islam, they sacrificed everything for the love of Allah and His Messenger^sa. What were the examples of their worship? What was their state? 

Hazrat Hamna^ra bint Jahash narrated that once the Holy Prophet^sa entered the mosque, he saw a rope tied between two pillars. The Prophet^sa asked what the purpose of these ropes was. He was informed that Hamna^ra Bint Jahash would use these ropes for support when she tired during worship. The Prophet^sa said that if she should only worship according to her strength, and if she is tired, she should sit down. The Holy Prophet^sa said that one should worship when they are energised, and if they are tired, they should sit down and worship. (Sunan Abi Dawud, Kitab at-tattawu‘, Bab an-nu‘as fi s-salah, Hadith #1312)

From this, we learn that the female companions were eager to worship Allah and that the Holy Prophet^sa stressed the importance of worship, but with balance, after which one could also continue worshipping in the future consistently without tiring.

Hazrat Aisha^ra was with a woman once, and after seeing her, the Prophet^sa asked who she was. Hazrat Aisha^ra said that she worshipped all night without sleeping; to this, the Prophet^sa said that one should only do what they were capable of doing and that Allah never tires, but humans do. The Prophet^sa also said that the best deeds are those that are performed with consistency.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas^ra narrated about her mother, saying that she loved keeping fasts and would fast every Monday and Thursday.

Hazrat Maymuna^ra bint Harith narrated that once the Holy Prophet^sa was distributing war booty amongst the muhajirun. Hazrat Zainab^ra bint Jahsh said something, upon which Hazrat Umar^ra rebuked her. To this end, the Holy Prophet^sa told Hazrat Umar^ra to leave them as they were.

These female companions also possessed great love for the Holy Prophet^sa. Once, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra said that during the Battle of Uhud when word had falsely spread that the Holy Prophet^sa had passed away and the Muslim women began running towards the battlefield, amongst them a woman was constantly told that her close relatives had died including her father, husband, etc., during the battle. However, every time she was told this, she would say, “How is the Holy Prophet^sa?” In great anguish and pain, she would ask, “What has the Holy Prophet^sa done!” Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra said that these words of worry were certainly exclaimed by a woman, as no man could utter them. They are uttered when by women when a beloved departs from them, i.e., “What have you done by getting martyred and leaving us alone!” However, once she was told that the Holy Prophet^sa was alive, she said, she does not care about anyone else as long as the Holy Prophet^sa is alive and well.

Another incident about an elderly lady is that when the Holy Prophet^sa returned from the Battle of Uhud, the children and women came out of the city of Medina to welcome him back. The Holy Prophet’s^sa camel’s reign was held by Hazrat Saad bin Muaz^ra who was proudly walking in front. He then met his elderly mother, who had come out of Medina to meet the Holy Prophet^sa. One of her sons was killed in Uhud. Her eyes had weakened, and she was eagerly trying to find the Holy Prophet^sa. Hazrat Saad bin Muaz^ra thought that if his mother heard about the death of her son, then she would not be able to bear this pain. He thought that the Holy Prophet^sa should console her, and so he indicated this to the Holy Prophet^sa and said ‘O Prophet, here is my mother”. The Holy Prophet^sa informed her about the death of her son. In reply, the lady managed to find the direction of the Holy Prophet^sa and whilst drawing closer and looking towards his face, she uttered:

“O Prophet^sa, when I have seen you safe and sound, then know that I have eaten the pain of the death of my son!”

This was the great love and sacrifice the female companions had for the Holy Prophet^sa. Hazrat Anas^ra narrates that Hazrat Umm-e-Sulaim^ra, an aunt of the Holy Prophet^sa, would lay a leather skin down for the Holy Prophet^sa on which he would sleep. Once, when the Holy Prophet^sa was sleeping on it, Hazrat Umme Sulaim^ra, out of love and reverence for the Holy Prophet^sa, collected his hair and sweat and mixed it with perfume. Once the Holy Prophet^sa asked her what she was doing, to which she replied that she was collecting this for blessings for her children. The Holy Prophet^sa replied by saying: “You have acted rightly”.

Hazrat Zainab^ra Bint Abi Salma said that she went to Hazrat Umme Habiba’s^ra house when her father, Hazrat Abu Sufyan^ra, passed away. Hazrat Umme Habiba^ra called for something fragrant and rubbed it on another lady and then herself. She then said that she did not need to do this; however, the Holy Prophet^sa said that a woman cannot mourn for more than three days (apart from the death of her husband), and that’s why she applied perfume. 

Hazrat Fatima^ra Bint Qais said that the Prophet^sa sent a proposal to her for marriage to Hazrat Usama^ra Bin Zaid, his servant. She had heard the Holy Prophet^sa say that whoever loved the Prophet^sa should also love Usama. When the Holy Prophet^ra asked her about this proposal, she said that the matter was completely up to the Prophet^sa and she would follow in complete obedience. 

Once the Holy Prophet^sa said to a companion from the Ansar to give his daughter (in marriage). The companions said, “Very well, O Prophet^sa!” The Holy Prophet^sa replied by saying that the proposal was not for himself but for another servant companion: Hazrat Julaibeeb^ra. The Ansari companion sent this proposal to the mother, who at first wanted to accept it, thinking it was the Holy Prophet^sa himself who wanted to marry her daughter, but when she learnt that the proposal was meant for Julaibeeb^ra, she immediately rejected it, thinking it was beneath her. The girl for whom this proposal was made heard this conversation and said to her own parents that she would comply with whatever the Holy Prophet^sa said and would never reject it. It is narrated that in the Battle of Uhud, this husband of hers was martyred. The Holy Prophet^sa especially prayed for her, and it is narrated that she became one of the most wealthy women in Medina.

Hazrat Khadija^ra also made great sacrifices. Hazrat Aisha^ra narrated that the Prophet^sa would always remember and talk of Hazrat Khadija^ra and never fail to do so. Once, Hazrat Aisha^ra asked the Prophet^sa why he always spoke of an old woman when the Prophet^sa had been given other wives after her. The Prophet^sa, in anger, replied that he was not given any wife greater than her, as she believed in him when no one else did, supported him, and also bore the Prophet’s^sa children.

When Hazrat Khadijah^ra embraced faith, she could not have known the blessings that Allah Almighty had destined for her as a result of that faith. Indeed, she sacrificed all her wealth in the service of Islam and the Messenger^sa of Allah. She endured poverty and hardship despite being the wealthiest woman in Mecca, dedicating her life to the cause. For three consecutive years, she supported and endured such trials alongside her husband in Shi’b Abi Talib, where they were forced to live in seclusion. However, Allah showered His blessings upon her sacrifices to the extent that even today, she is held in high esteem and respected by the Muslim world.

Moreover, Allah instilled such love for her in the heart of the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa that during the Battle of Badr, when the captives of war included her son-in-law, Abu al-’As, Hazrat Zainab^ra, who was still in Mecca at that time, sent her necklace as a ransom for him. This necklace was the same one that Hazrat Khadijah^ra had given to her daughter as part of her dowry. When the Prophet^sa saw this necklace, he was reminded of Hazrat Khadijah^ra, and tears welled up in his eyes. He then said to his companions, “If you wish, let this keepsake of Khadijah remain with her daughter.” (Tafsir-e-Kabir, Vol. 7)

Hazrat Aisha^ra would also make great financial sacrifices, and there are a lot of narrations that support this. Hazrat Abdullah ibn az-Zubair^ra would say that he had not seen anyone more generous than Hazrat Aisha^ra. She also narrated that once some of the Holy Prophet’s^sa wives asked him who would meet him first (after death). The Holy Prophet^sa replied by saying that the one whose hands were the longest. Hearing this, they began measuring the size of their hands, and Hazrat Sauda’s^ra hand was the longest. However, later they realised that this meant the wife who gave the most charity would meet him first, and thus Hazrat Zainab^ra passed away first after the demise of the Holy Prophet^sa.

Huzoor^aa said that there are many Ahmadi women who also do not care for their money and jewellery and donate it openly and willingly to Allah’s cause.

Speaking about some of the cruelty the female companions faced, Huzoor^aa gave the example of the family of Hazrat Yasir^ra. Once, the Holy Prophet^sa was passing by them and saw them being persecuted, to which the Holy Prophet^sa said “Patience, O family of Yasir!”. Sometime later, Abu Jahl killed Hazrat Yasir’s^ra father and then also stabbed his mother, Hazrat Sumaiyya^ra with a spear, resulting in her martyrdom.

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra said that when news came that the great and mighty Roman Empire was going to attack the Holy Prophet^sa and the Muslims, it was a grave and dangerous situation. The Holy Prophet^sa said that instead of the Romans attacking the Muslims in their town, the Muslims should go out and attack the Romans. The Holy Prophet^sa said that all pious people should go out to fight them. After a companion, who was away for some work, returned home to Medina, he wanted to show affection to his wife after returning from a trip, but his wife pushed him away and said, “Are you not ashamed that the Holy Prophet^sa is out fighting and you are here?” The companion realised the intensity of the situation and immediately left to fight. It was not that this female companion did not love her husband; rather, she realised the protection of the Holy Prophet^sa and Islam was much more important than her love for her husband. 

When Hazrat Umme Shareek^ra accepted Islam, her polytheist family members captured her and tortured her greatly for three days. They then told her to leave Islam; however, she could not hear them properly due to the immense torture inflicted upon her. She narrated that she did hear them telling her to reject Tawhid and in response, she said she would never leave Tawhid and was ready to die for this.

Hazrat Abu Bakr^ra once passed a Muslim slave who was being persecuted by Hazrat Umar (when he had not yet accepted Islam). Hazrat Umar^ra, at the time, told her that he only took breaks from beating her because he was tired; otherwise, he would not stop. In response, Hazrat Abu Bakr^ra also paid for her freedom.

Hazrat Zinnirah^ra ar-Rumiyyah was among the early female Muslims and accepted Islam in the beginning. The idolaters would inflict cruelties on her. She was the female slave of the Banu Makhzum. Abu Jahl would persecute her. It is recorded that she was the slave of Banu Abd al-Dar. When she accepted Islam, she lost her eyesight. Upon this, the idolaters said that Lat and Uzza caused Zinnirah^ra to lose her eyesight because she rejected them. Upon this, Zinnirah^ra said, “Laat and Uzza do not even know who worships them, how could they take away my sight when they themselves cannot see anything? This is from the heavens, and it was Allah’s decree that I lost my sight. My Lord has the power to enable me to see again.”

This was her reply to the disbelievers. The next morning, when she woke up, Allah the Almighty had restored her vision, and she was able to see again. Upon this, the Quraish said, “This is because of Muhammad’s sorcery.” When Hazrat Abu Bakr^ra saw the pain and suffering inflicted on her, he bought her and set her free.

During the Battle of Qadisiyya, at the time of Hazrat Umar^ra, Chosroes brought elephants to the battlefield to scare away the camels. This resulted in great losses for the Muslims. A day before the fiercest day of the battle, Hazrat Khansa^ra took her four sons to the battlefield and sent them to fight for the Muslim army, even to the death. She later prayed to Allah in isolation to bring her sons back safely, and Allah listened to her prayer.

Huzoor^aa also spoke of a narration in which a female companion mother encouraged her child not to share any secrets that the Holy Prophet^ra had given them. Huzoor^aa said all Ahmadis should reflect on this too and not reveal secret matters to others.

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih^aa said that all Ahmadis must try to follow these great companions and their examples. 

Huzoor^aa said that though lots of Ahmadi women are sacrificing a lot of wealth in this era for the cause of Allah, those women who are financially affluent should give special focus to sacrificing their wealth in Allah’s way. If their husbands stop them from doing so, then they should clearly tell them that in religious matters they will not listen to them.

Huzoor^aa said that in today’s era, it is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community that has the honour of sacrificing their lives too, and this was also due to the upbringing given to children by Ahmadi mothers. Huzoor^aa said that there are lots of Ahmadi mothers who write to him and declare that they are also ready for their children to be sacrificed in Allah’s way. Huzoor^aa said that Ahmadi mothers should instil such religious importance within their children, that they always give preference to faith in all situations.

Huzoor^aa prayed for all Ahmadi women to attain these great heights and said that by the betterment of women, men will also be guided. 

In the end, Huzoor^aa led everyone in silent prayers, which were followed by various choral poems read by Lajna.

At approximately 4:30pm on Friday 28 July 2023, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V^aa hoisted the Liwa-e-Ahmadiyyat and then made his way to the main Jalsa marquee for the inaugural session of Jalsa Salana UK 2023.

After arriving on the stage, Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa invited Feroz Alam Sahib to recite a portion of the Holy Quran: Surah an-Nur, Ch.24:V.52-57, followed by its Urdu translation. Syed Ashiq Hussain Sahib then presented a Persian poem written by the Promised Messiah^as followed by its Urdu translation, composed by Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ismael^ra. Murtaza Mannan Sahib then presented an Urdu poem written by the Promised Messiah^as.

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V^aa then delivered his address for the inaugural session. After reciting tashahhud, ta‘wwauz and Surah al-Fatihah, Huzoor^aa said the Promised Messiah^as explained that a grand purpose of Jalsa Salana is that the attendees are able to attain taqwa and righteousness, after which they will attain closeness to Allah, traverse His path, and ultimately be diligent in His worship. The Promised Messiah^as did not merely tell his Community members to attain taqwa; with great fervour and pain, he also showed them the paths of attaining taqwa in accordance with the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet^sa. The Promised Messiah^as would always say that if the root of taqwa is present in someone, they have everything.

In one instance, the Promised Messiah^as said that for the betterment of the Jamaat, it is essential that they are informed and explained about taqwa, as every intelligent person understands that without taqwa, Allah cannot be pleased. Allah states: 

 اِنَّ اللّٰہَ مَعَ الَّذِیۡنَ اتَّقَوۡا وَّالَّذِیۡنَ ہُمۡ مُّحۡسِنُوۡنَ

Verily, Allah is with those who are righteous and those who do good. (Surah an-Nahl, Ch. 16. V.129)

A muttaqi is one who fears Allah, always wants His pleasure, and hopes that Allah becomes his Shield and Protector. This is the definition of a muttaqi that we should keep in mind. The next stage is that of a mohsin, who brings others to Allah’s path as well. Therefore, a believer should be a muttaqi and a mohsin. By possessing both of these qualities, one is also able to help humanity at large.

A believer should therefore not be content with one stage; rather, they should ponder over how they can enter the ranks of the mohsinun and help Allah’s creation as well. True righteousness and belief are that one is a mohsin as well.

The Promised Messiah^as also said that taqwa is to stay away from minute evils. One is not a muttaqi if they merely stay away from the very basics, such as stealing or looting. Staying away from these ills is not a great feat; rather, true goodness is that one helps Allah’s creation and is ready to give his life for the cause of Allah. 

The Promised Messiah^as said that merely staying away from evil deeds is not goodness in itself unless one also helps and serves Allah’s creation. There are many who stay away from sin, but they do not attain any significant spiritual status. An example of true taqwa is like cleaning a dish and putting high-quality food inside it. In this way, taqwa is like cleaning the dish of nafs–e-ammarah but cleaning is not enough; the dish then needs to be filled with spiritual nourishment.

The Promised Messiah^as spoke of three stages of the soul: Nafs-e-ammarah (where the soul is under the control of Satan and is at the lowest stage of a spiritual condition), the second stage is nafs-e-lawwamah, and the third is nafs-e-mutmainnah. The Promised Messiah^as said everyone should escape nafs-e-ammarah and then strive in the path of Allah, after which nafs-e-lawwamah starts. In this condition, the soul strives to escape the shackles of Satan and is in constant battle. At times, the soul slips and Satan influences it, and at other times, the soul overcomes Satan. The Promised Messiah^as said such a person is in a state of battle and requires the help of Allah. They should always seek Allah’s forgiveness and continue to strive for betterment. In the end, Allah enables them to escape nafs–e–lawwamah and enter the ultimate stage of nafs-e-mutamaina. In this, they now truly believe in Allah and are sure that “Allah does indeed exist”. They have complete belief in Allah and are able to carry out deeds that are of the highest standard.

The Promised Messiah^as said that the level to which one believes or does not believe in Allah is reflected in one’s actions too. The more they believe in Allah, the better their actions are. If one truly believes in Allah, it cannot be that they commit sin, as this belief cuts the connection between their soul from the self that incites. The Promised Messiah^as said that our Jamaat must attain this spiritual condition. 

The Promised Messiah^as said that the first obligation upon his Community was to attain true belief in Allah. Huzoor^aa said that we must reflect deeply on this.

The Promised Messiah^as said that Allah always helps the person who possesses taqwa and is also a mohsin; they also help others. The Promised Messiah^as said that he received the following revelation countless times, maybe even 2000 times:

 اِنَّ اللّٰہَ مَعَ الَّذِیۡنَ اتَّقَوۡا وَّالَّذِیۡنَ ہُمۡ مُّحۡسِنُوۡنَ

Verily, Allah is with those who are righteous and those who do good. (Surah an-Nahl, Ch. 16. V.129)

Therefore, a person should always reflect on their daily actions and see where they have done well. The Promised Messiah^as also said that a believer should never remain in one spiritual condition, they should always be excelling. Huzoor^aa said we must all excel in good deeds, it is then that we are fulfilling our pledge.

The Promised Messiah^as said that in the Jamaat, there are trivial arguments between each other that then grow out of control. The Promised Messiah^as exhorted his Jamaat to make peace between their brethren and to forgive one another. One should never attack the honour of a fellow believer. The Promised Messiah^as narrated the story of a king who would write the Holy Quran. A cleric said to the king that you have written a certain verse incorrectly, and so the king drew a circle around the portion that the cleric pointed out. After the cleric left, the king did not change anything and was asked why he had drawn the circle then. The king replied by saying that the cleric was actually wrong but did not want to offend him. Thus, we should not hasten to argue, quarrel, or pick out the faults of our brethren.

The Promised Messiah^as said that Allah protects a muttaqi from the trials of the world. If Jamaat members had all the ills that others also possessed, then what is the purpose of doing bai‘at? We should strive to instil true taqwa within ourselves. 

The Promised Messiah^as said that it is not right to annoy and inflict pain upon fellow believers over trivial matters. Allah does not like such ways. The Holy Prophet^sa came to create a revolution, and we should strive to attain such a spiritual level. 

The Promised Messiah^as said that one should have absolute love and kindness towards their brethren and live a life of goodness and love.

Huzoor^aa said that we are gathered at Jalsa Salana to attain these high moral and spiritual standards. If we achieve these standards, then Allah will protect us from the attacks of our enemies.

The Promised Messiah^as states:

“True fear of Allah demands that a person examine the degree to which his words and actions accord with one another. A person whose words and actions are at odds with one another should know that they shall incur the wrath of Allah. If one’s heart is impure, it will never find favour in the sight of God no matter how pure one’s words may be; in fact, this arouses the wrath of God. My community ought to realise that they have come to me so that I may sow the seed which transforms them into a fruitful tree. So, everyone ought to examine themselves to become cognisant of their inner and outward state. If, God-forbid, the hearts of my followers are not in harmony with their words, they shall not be met with a blessed end. Allah the Exalted does not care for a community with hollow hearts who make empty claims, for He is Self-Sufficient. The victory at Badr had already been prophesied and there was every reason to believe that the Muslims would triumph. But the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, continued to weep and pray to his Lord. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiqra inquired as to the need for such fervent supplication when victory had already been promised. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, ‘God is Self-Sufficient.’ That is to say, perhaps hidden conditions lay beneath the surface of this divine promise.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 1, p. 10)

Huzoor^aa said that it is essential we develop the fear of Allah within ourselves and for this taqwa is essential. But how can one know they have Allah’s fear? The Promised Messiah^as answered this by saying that one should see whether their deeds and actions tally with one another. If they do not, then one has not attained taqwa. The Promised Messiah^as said that his Jamaat should know that they have come to him so that the seed of a fruitful tree could be sown within them. However, if Jamaat members were in a condition where their words and deeds contradict one another, then we should remember that Allah is al-Ghani; He does not care. Prior to the Battle of Badr, Allah gave promises of victory to the Prophet^sa but he continued to pray because Allah is al-Ghani and it could be that there were hidden conditions in the promises He had made.

Huzoor^aa said that Divine promises to the Jamaat would be fulfilled when Jamaat members have such a spiritual state that their words and deeds coincide. 

Allah also says that whoever fears Allah, then Allah creates a way out of them from every difficulty and provides for them.

The Promised Messiah^as said:

“We should always appraise the degree to which we have progressed in righteousness and piety. The criterion for this is the Quran. From among the hallmarks of the righteous, one sign manifested by Allah the Exalted in favour of a pious one is that He frees them from the unpleasant things of this world and Himself becomes the Guardian of their affairs. Allah the Exalted states: 

وَمَنْ یَّتَّقِ اللہَ یَجْعَلْ لَّہُ مَخْرَجاً وَّیَرْزُقْہُ مِنْ حَیْثُ لَا یَحْتَسِبُ

“And he who fears Allah — He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he expects not.” (Surah at-Talaq, Ch.65: V.3-4)

“Allah the Exalted delivers a person who fears Him from any affliction that may befall him, and grants him provision from where he expects not. In other words, one sign of a righteous person is that Allah the Exalted does not enslave him to the recourse of immoral ways and means. For example, a shopkeeper believes that his business cannot operate without the support of falsehood; for this reason he does not refrain from deception and expresses the need for speaking lies. However, this so-called need is completely unjustified. God Almighty becomes the Protector of a righteous person and saves him from such instances as would compel them to speak untruths. Remember, when a person abandons Allah the Exalted, God forsakes such a person as well. Moreover, when the Merciful God leaves a person, Satan definitely develops a relationship with such a one. 

“Think not that Allah Almighty is weak. Indeed, He is the possessor of immense power. When you put your trust in Him for support in any matter, He shall come to your aid.

وَمَنْ یَّتَوَکَّلْ عَلَی اللہِ فَھُوَ حَسْبُہٗ

And he who puts his trust in Allah — He is sufficient for him. (Surah at-Talaq, Ch.65; V.4)

“However, those who were first addressed in these verses were people of faith. All of their thoughts revolved around religion and they left their worldly affairs to God. This is why Allah the Exalted reassured them and told them that He was their support. And so, one of the blessings of righteousness is that Allah the Exalted grants security to a pious person from the afflictions that impede upon his religious affairs.”

The Promised Messiah^as said that a true muttaqi uses their God-given abilities in lawful ways and does not waste those abilities. Allah says that those who are true believers – they fear Allah, pray to him regularly, give charity, believe in His books, etc – are those who are on the right path. 

He said: 

“None of the faculties endowed by Allah Almighty have been granted to man so that they may be wasted; rather, their discipline and proper use is the true means by which they are nourished and developed. This is why Islam has not taught that the faculties of virility be slaughtered completely or that the eye be gouged out. Instead, it teaches their proper use and the purification of one’s inner self. In this respect, Allah the Exalted states: 

قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُوْن

“Surely, success does come to the believers.” (Sutrah al-Mu’minun, Ch.23; V. 2)

“Then, after illustrating the life of a righteous person, God Almighty draws a conclusion in the following words:

وَأُولٰٓئِکَ ھُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ

“‘And it is they who shall prosper.

“That is to say, those who tread the path of righteousness; those who believe in the unseen; those who establish or set upright their Prayer when it begins to fall as it were; those who give from that which is bestowed to them by God; those who, irrespective of their own thoughts and fancies, believe in all the divine scriptures sent by God, ultimately attain to the level of certainty. It is these very people who are truly guided and who tread a path that goes on to lead a person to success. Therefore, it is such people who are triumphant and who shall reach their final destination, and who have been delivered from the perils of the journey before them. Hence, from the very outset, Allah the Exalted has given us a teaching of righteousness and bestowed upon us a book, which also provides counsel on how to develop piety. And so, let my community grieve, more than anything else, over whether they possess righteousness or not.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 1, pp. 34-35)

Huzoor^aa said we should all introspect and see how much we are striving to attain these levels of taqwa.

Another trait related to taqwa is that they live a simple life, remain humble and remain away from anger which then gives birth to arrogance. The Promised Messiah^as exhorted that he did not wish for any of his Jamaat members to look down upon others. Allah truly knows who was high in rank. 

No one could attain a respectable condition without taqwa and only Allah knew who was great in rank. No family relation, no one’s wealth, or knowledge could raise someone in rank, rather, in Allah’s eyes the one who was a muttaqi, who fulfilled His rights and the rights of His creations and remained humble is the one who is truly high in rank, according to Allah. 

One could enter Allah’s fort by striving to attain taqwa, the Promised Messiah^as said. Such a one would be blessed to serve religion as well. The Promised Messiah^as said that Jamaat members should look at the condition of other Muslims and learn not to be like them. They stand protecting their religion and never allow a state to overcome them where they would disgrace Islam. 

Those Muslims who do not have taqwa actually harm the image of Islam in the world and make Islam a religion which people doubt. Huzoor^aa said that we have accepted the Promised Messiah^as and should look at our own condition. In today’s world, we should be extremely careful and protect ourselves from the immorality of society, and with great attention mould ourselves according to Islamic principles. The Promised Messiah^as exhorted his Jamaat members not to defame him by acting immorally.

The Promised Messiah^as said:

“An individual who exhibits a change in their morals, so that their neighbour may see how they were before and what they have become, manifests a miracle, as it were. This has a deep and lasting impression upon one’s neighbour. People raise objections against our community and allege that they can see no improvement in those who have joined us and allege that our followers indulge in falsehood and do not restrain their temper and rage. Are such people not embarrassed that others flock to the community considering it to be exemplary? An obedient son becomes a source of honour for his father. Likewise, a person who swears an oath of allegiance to a divinely appointed one is also like a son. This is why the blessed wives of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, are known as the Mothers of the Believers. In other words, the Holy Prophet^sa is a father to the Muslim community at large. A biological father brings a child into the world, becoming a cause for worldly life, but a spiritual father takes their child, as it were, into heaven and returns them to the original source from which they sprang (i.e. God). Would you view in a positive light the son who dishonours his father? What if a son were to visit prostitutes, indulge in gambling, consume alcohol, and commit other immoral actions which disgrace his father? I know that there can be no one who would approve of such actions. But nonetheless, when the undutiful son acts in this manner, the voice of the people cannot be silenced. The people will speak with reference to the father and say that the son of so-and-so indulges in such and such wrongdoing. Hence, the undutiful son himself becomes a means of disgrace for his father. Similarly, when an individual joins a religious community and does not remain mindful of its dignity and honour, and acts against its teachings, he is worthy of blame in the sight of God. For such a one does not only ruin themselves but deprives others of the path of blessing and guidance due to their own immoral example. Therefore, insofar as is within your power, seek the assistance of God and endeavour to eliminate your weaknesses with all your strength and resolve. Wherever you fall weak, raise your hands in prayer with sincerity and faith. For hands that are raised with a spirit of humility and meekness as a result of sincerity and faith are never returned empty. I can say from experience that thousands of my prayers have been accepted, and continue to be accepted even now. 

“It is an invariable fact that if an individual does not possess within their hearts the fervour of sympathy for mankind, then they are miserly. If I see a path that leads to goodness and benefit, it is my responsibility to loudly proclaim it to the people, irrespective of whether anyone follows it or not.” (Malfuzat, Vol. 1, pp. 143-144) 

The Promised Messiah^as said that his exhortations to the Jamaat came out of a hidden inner passion and pain and that he could not stop. Therefore, Jamaat members should follow these exhortations closely and if they did not want to carry out good deeds, then what was the purpose of entering this Jamaat? He said that he desired apparent revolutions within people so that the enemies could be silenced. The Companions of the Holy Prophet^sa changed themselves immensely and by seeing this change others also repented from their ill ways. 

Huzoor^aa prayed that all Jamaat members become muttaqi and also attain the station of mohsineen. 

Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa said that everyone should continue engaging themselves in prayers during Jalsa, recite a lot of durood and also spend a great deal of time in zikr-e-ilahi, the remembrance of Allah.

In the end, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V^aa led everyone in silent prayer. 

Hadeeqatul Mahdi, Friday, 28 July 2023: Earlier today, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V^aa delivered the Friday Sermon at Jalsa Salana UK 2023. Huzoor^aa drew the attention of the Jalsa workers as well as the guests towards their responsibilities and the objectives of Jalsa Salana, set out by the Promised Messiah^as. A brief summary is given below: 

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK’s annual convention, the Jalsa Salana, is marking its start. Jalsa Salana has been held in the UK for almost four decades in the presence of the Khulafa. The UK Jalsa Salana initially began with significant guidance from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV^rh. The first comprehensive Jalsa Salana took place in 1985 with about 5,000 participants. Now, even the youth and women’s auxiliary organisations’ gatherings have larger attendances.

Despite the UK Jamaat’s extensive experience in organising Jalsa Salana, there are some concerns about accommodating over 40,000 people this year among the administration. However, Huzoor^aa remains optimistic, citing the expertise and devotion of the current generation. After inspecting the preparations on Sunday, Huzoor^aa felt confident in the dedication and familiarity of the duty holders with their responsibilities.

Huzoor^aa emphasised that success is not due to individual skills but the grace of Allah. He urged duty-holders to work with their best efforts and morals and to seek help through prayers. They should serve the guests of the Promised Messiah^as selflessly. The duty holders should not only focus on their responsibilities but also on their spiritual connection and prayers.

Regarding the guests, Huzoor reminded them not to take his words lightly or customarily; rather, listen to them attentively and put them into practice. 

The primary purpose of attending Jalsa Salana is not for worldly festivities but for spiritual, academic, and moral upliftment. With the right mindset, even if there are organisational shortcomings, guests would not be significantly affected. Attendees of the Jalsa Salana are again reminded that the event is not a worldly festival but a spiritual gathering with the aim of enhancing spiritual, academic, moral, and educational states. The purpose is to deepen the love for Allah and His Messenger^sa. Embracing this mindset helps attendees overlook organisational shortcomings.

The Jalsa Salana provides various opportunities, such as the Isha‘at bookstore as well as exhibitions by Makhzan-e-Tasaweer, Review of Religions, the Tabligh Department and Ahmadiyya Archive and Research Centre etc. for attendees to increase their knowledge of Jamaat’s history and improve their religious understanding.

The attendees are encouraged not to focus on material comforts but to immerse themselves in the proceedings of the Jalsa. Instead of shopping or wandering around, they should listen to the speeches and benefit from the various exhibitions, etc. 

In terms of shortcomings, especially related to food, attendees are encouraged to be understanding and patient, bearing in mind that the workers are volunteers from different professions. The Promised Messiah’s^as example of contentment in the face of service shortcomings serves as a guiding principle.

Guests are reminded that exhibiting high moral standards is everyone’s responsibility, not just the duty holders. Everyone, including women and men, should display the best behaviour, understanding that even a smile is considered a part of faith. The Promised Messiah’s^as teachings underscore the importance of preferring the comfort of others over oneself. The true belief of a person is in giving precedence to the comfort of others, especially when faced with personal comforts or advantages.

The Jalsa Salana is not just a mere convention; it’s a spiritual gathering meant for reflection, self-improvement, and fostering brotherhood. By not adhering to these principles, you not only harm your own spirituality but also deprive others of the peaceful and enlightening atmosphere they seek.

It is important to understand that the Promised Messiah^as has given us this guidance not as a burden, but as a way to purify ourselves and our society. We must see it as a golden opportunity to uplift ourselves and those around us. If we let our egos, anger, and prejudices control us, then we are missing out on the immense blessings that come from following this divine advice.

Let us not waste our time on trivial disputes and disagreements. Instead, let’s invest our energy in building bonds of love, understanding, and unity. For every moment we spend in anger or resentment, we lose a precious moment that could have been spent in service.

So, as attendees and hosts of the Jalsa Salana, it is our collective responsibility to make these three days count. To ensure that the environment is charged with spirituality, love, and mutual respect. And if, at any point, we find ourselves faltering, let us remind ourselves of the beautiful teachings of the Promised Messiah^as and reset our intentions.

Huzoor^aa also touched upon some general matters and emphasised the following points:

• All attendees should attentively listen to the proceedings of the Jalsa.
• It is imperative to listen to all the speeches; one should not pick and choose which ones to attend.
• The Promised Messiah^as strongly discouraged the act of favouring some speeches while neglecting others.
• Given that we are in the sacred month of Muharram, special emphasis should be on the remembrance of Allah and sending Durood upon the Holy Prophet^sa.
• We must particularly pray for the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa and his Ummah in general.
• Let us also keep all the Ahmadis facing persecution for their belief in the Promised Messiah^as, who is the most ardent devotee of the Holy Prophet Muhammad^as.
• Attendees, especially ladies with children, must instil in their offspring the significance of the Jalsa proceedings. They should ensure both they and their children listen with full concentration.
• Everyone should remain vigilant regarding security.
• It is of utmost importance that all issued instructions are read thoroughly and adhered to.

Huzoor^aa prayed, may Allah the Almighty enable everyone to benefit from the Jalsa in the best way, safeguard against every evil and shower us with His mercy and blessings. Amin.