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Humanity First Germany Donation in Macedonia

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Zubair Khalil Khan

Director Projects for Balkan Countries Humanity First Germany

In a festive ceremony organised by the mayor of the municipality of Kumanovo, Macedonia, on 22 January 2019, Abdullah Wagishauser Sahib, National Amir of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Germany officially handed over a van specially designed to transport disabled children. 

With special permission from Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, Abdullah Wagishauser Sahib arrived in Kumanovo travelling by road from Pristine, Kosovo.

At the occasion of Jalsa Salana Germany 2018, Mr Maksim Dimitrievski, Mayor of Kumanovo visited Germany. There he met with the chairman of Humanity First and requested a van for transporting disabled children in his city. 

According to the mayor, there are 800 disabled children in the city of over 100,000 residents. Daily, over 100 disabled children visit various schools. The request was approved and a suitable van was purchased and sent to Macedonia.

Media representatives were present to cover the donation. While speaking on the occasion, Amir Sahib Germany introduced the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. He explained the two goals of the Jamaat – worshipping Allah and serving His creation – as mentioned by the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam. 

Abdullah Wagishasuer Sahib told the media that the Ahmadiyya Jamaat on one side was making all efforts for mankind to turn towards God, while at the same time, through efforts like Humanity First, was making huge efforts to serve mankind.

The mayor of the city, in his statement, applauded the worldwide peace efforts made by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. He also praised the positive contribution of Ahmadi Muslims living in his city and offered his deepest thanks and gratitude for the valuable donation of a van, which would transport some of the many disabled children to their schools.

Though it was a small donation in the form of a van, but due to this official event organised in the premises of the municipality offices, many media representatives had covered the event causing the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat to reach thousands of local residents. Alhamdolillah.

Internet and Social Media Addiction

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Internet and Social Media Addiction

Samar Hafeez, Clinical Psychologist and Counsellor, Bangalore, India,

“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr)

A lot has changed since technology engulfed the world. Before this, not everyone had access or means to afford sophisticated gadgets and internet connections, but now, everyone, including young children, seems to be fascinated with them.  

The internet has made life a lot easier by making information more accessible and by creating a connection with people around the globe. 

However, this convenience does present the risk of addiction. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and many others seem to have consumed the world as we know it. More and more social networks are popping up every day for us to log in, create a profile and connect with others. 

Initially, it may seem like a fun and harmless way to connect with friends, colleagues and families offshore, but over time, the now ubiquitous use of the internet and its social media platforms in modern culture is having a noticeable negative impact on human psychology. 

Being “transparent” seems to be a fad in today’s world and this sense of transparency has led to the psychological and emotional exploitation of many.

With the use of internet, tablets and smart phones becoming an increasingly commonplace in the world, the question of, “How much usage is too much?” naturally arises. 

It should be understood that everyone’s experience of using internet varies; some use it for their jobs, others solely for entertainment purposes. Ultimately when there is extensive, compulsive use of these platforms to the point that it interferes with your daily functioning at school, work and personal relationships, you may be using it too much. It is always better to recognise a problem in its initial stages so that its intervention is a complete success.

What are the signs of online addiction?

An addiction to the internet and social media is manifested in physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms. These are basically warning signs for you to quickly detect the problem.

The physical symptoms include backaches, neckaches, severe headaches, weight loss or weight gain, sleep disturbances (difficulty falling or staying asleep), blurred or strained vision and carpal tunnel syndrome (numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist).

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The cognitive symptoms include:

  • Preoccupation with the internet (Persistently thinking about its past and future usage)
  • Poor attention span (People are far more distracted and vulnerable due to easy access to entertainment. Social media stimulates the brain with more visual colours, and constantly changing images)
  • Depression (Evidence is mounting that there is a link between social media usage and depression. In recent studies, teens and young adult users who spent most of their time on Instagram, Facebook and other platforms were shown to have a higher rate of reported depression than those who spent less time. Nowadays we spend less time connecting with peers in person and far more time connecting electronically, principally through social media. The less we attempt to connect with human beings in a deep, empathetic way, the less benefits of social interaction one gains)
  • Memory problems (People who log on and share their experiences on social media form less accurate memories of real time events themselves. This is because they pay lesser attention to actual ongoing events, hence the authentic memory is inadequately registered and more often forgotten)
  • Super saturation and exhaustion (An overwhelming amount of information causes mental stress and confusion; one feels exhausted and perplexed by the amount of data to be perceived)

The emotional symptoms include the feeling of guilt and low self-esteem, poor gratitude due to constant comparing one’s lives to that of others, anxiety, restlessness about one’s looks and behaviours, moodiness, irritability (especially when trying to cut down the use of internet or social media), isolation due to social withdrawal, fear of being left out or fear of being forgotten, inability to prioritise or keep up with schedules or deadlines, feelings of exhilaration and jubilation when in front of smartphones or tablets and inappropriate eating behaviours especially binging on foods while using internet platforms.

Studies show that internet addiction is quite common among teens and young adults who are suffering from depression. It is viewed by them as an escape from depressive thoughts. 

Even being stressed or unhappy can contribute to the development of internet addiction and is sustained as a form of dysfunctional coping. People lacking in emotional and psychological support often turn to internet or social media to fill in their needs. Overly shy and timid people who cannot easily relate to their peers are also among those who are at higher risk. 

Certain neuroimaging studies have shown a striking resemblance in brain functioning among online addicts and substance abusers, so individuals who have a history of substance addiction are more prone to have internet addiction as a co-occurring problem.

We usually shy away from discussing one increasingly significant and pervasive role in our society. 

Pornography is considered to be one of the major causes behind internet addiction, and social media platforms are not doing enough to protect the younger generations from its harmful effects. Pornographic websites resembling cyber termites are rapidly eating away at the innocent foundations of our society.

Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa has also mentioned in a few of his Friday Sermons how pornography is potentially destructive to individuals and couples. More abusive and violent pornography shapes attitudes about gender and sexuality and can negatively affect and harm others. Many sexually violent crimes committed by psychopathic killers have their roots in pornography.

Studies show that a frequency of pornography use may miswire reward circuits in the brain, causing sexual dysfunction and reinforcing dependence on porn. What is more alarming is that children below the age of 16 are exposed to its deterring effects.

It is highly imperative that governments and NGOs take stringent action against these websites.

What can one do?

1. Try introspection – the first step in treatment is to recognise that a problem exists

2. Check that preoccupation with the internet and social media is not a hurdle in your work, school performance and personal relationships in any way

3. Ask yourself each time whether you need to be online longer to be satisfied

4. Check whether you feel moody, sad, irritable or restless when you stop or decrease internet usage

5. Ensure you do not conceal the extent of internet usage from your family and friends

6. Ask yourself whether the internet serves as an escape from real life problems

If you answer positively to all 6 steps above, it may be indicative of an obstruction.

Any addiction is no laughing matter. It affects not only the addict but also everyone around them. If you think you cannot manage it alone and need external help, please contact a certified addictions counsellor, trained in identification and treatment of internet addiction. Help them help you get back on the road from an addiction to a free lifestyle.

“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”

Interfaith Dialogue: Is the God of the Bible the Same as the God of the Quran?

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Interfaith Dialogue: Is the God of the Bible the Same as the God of the Quran?
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Farhan Iqbal 

Missionary, Canada

The religion of Islam encourages Muslims to engage in inter-faith dialogue, as the Quran states: 

“And who is better in speech than he who invites men to Allah and does good works and says, ‘I am surely of those who submit?’ And good and evil are not alike. Repel evil with that which is best. And lo, he between whom and thyself was enmity will become as though he were a warm friend.” (Surah Ha Mim al-Sajdah, Ch.41: V.34-35)

It was the practise of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa to engage in inter-faith discussions as part of his preaching. Similarly, the Promised Messiahas welcomed any opportunity to discuss matters of faith. 

In 1896, when Swami Sadhu Shivgan Chandar invited the Promised Messiahas to speak at the Conference of Great Religions, he honoured the invitation, and it led to the publication of a special lecture, entitled, The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. 

In light of these teachings, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada has always sought opportunities to engage the various faith groups in Canada in inter-faith dialogue. 

In Vaughan (north of Toronto), the Jamaat has built an enduring relationship with the Maple Community Church, whose current lead pastor is Mr Jason Cleugh. 

Being neighbors, the Church and our Jamaat maintained regular contact, which ultimately led to the first inter-faith dialogue held nearly 10 years ago at a hall in a school. Since then, five additional programmes have been held at Tahir Hall, next to Baitul Islam Mosque. 

Over the years, Ahmadi Muslims and Christians have felt that this dialogue enables them to engage in healthy discussions on a wide array of topics related to religion and explore comparisons of Christian and Islamic beliefs. 

The latest event took place on 17 November 2018. Its topic, approved by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa, was, “Is the God of the Bible the same as the God of the Quran?” 

The programme started at 5:30pm after Maghrib and Isha prayers. It was moderated by Sabih Nasir Sahib who first invited Fateen Riaz Sahib for tilawat and then Mr Colin Cleugh for a reading from the Bible. Then, he welcomed everyone to the evening’s programme and gave some initial comments. 

After that, the Ahmadiyya Muslim perspective was presented by my humble self for 25 minutes. During the address, I made the case in the affirmative, and presented several references from the Bible and the Quran which express similar attributes of God. 

In essence, the God of the Biblical prophets is the same God Who sent the Prophet Muhammadsa, and He is also the God of Jesus Christas. It was also shown how Jesusas is not divine as he did not demonstrate the attributes that God has, in his own self.

This presentation was followed with a 25-minute presentation by Mr Tony Costa, an apologist and professor of Toronto Baptist seminary. Mr Costa argued in the negative and tried to make the case that the God of the Bible is not the God of the Quran. This was followed by 7 minutes of comments by each of us, and then an open question and answer session. 25 questions were asked, out of which 17 were addressed to Mr Tony Costa. 

The programme ended at 8:30pm with closing comments followed by silent prayer. 

A total of 365 people attended the event. The dinner arrangement that followed gave the guests an opportunity to mingle with one another and discuss the topic of the day and other related topics. Some discussions lasted well into the night. 

By the grace of Allah, many guests appreciated the event and the intriguing dialogues it led to.

Farhan Khokhar Sahib, Vice President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada, wrote, “The tradition of interfaith dialogue established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat is unique in world religions’ relationships. The event showed the non-Muslim audience how Muslims can present beautiful teachings of Islam without disparaging another faith. This is a high moral ground. Muslim audience benefited by not only understanding the Ahmadiyya Muslim perspective, but also learning how Christian representatives interpret their scriptures.”

Tahir Ahmed Sahib, Mohtamim Ishaat for Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Canada, noted, “It was a very nice experience to hear such a quality discussion. Murabbi Farhan Iqbal Sahib presented the Jamaat’s point of view in a very dignified manner. I learned so much on the topic of Tauheed [unity of God] and learned about the attributes of Allah the Almighty.” 

It is our earnest prayer that Allah keeps on giving the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat even greater opportunities to spread the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat to all the people of Canada, and to the whole world. Amin.

Lajna Students Mulaqat

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On Saturday, 2 February 2019, a group of Lajna members from the ages of 15-21 had a mulaqat with Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah strengthen his hand. 

During the mulaqat, this fortunate group of Lajna had the opportunity to ask Huzooraa various questions on current affairs, issues they faced and the Islamic perspective of various matters. 

Whilst speaking to Dr Fariha Khan Sahiba, Sadr Lajna Imaillah UK, she told us:

“There is a story behind this mulaqat. A while ago, Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa had instructed the sadr of Lajna Imaillah to visit the northern areas of the UK to observe some of the challenges being faced by the younger generation. Thus, I went and visited areas in the north. 

“Upon my return, I submitted a report to Huzooraa, upon which Huzooraa graciously said, ‘You invite members of Lajna from other countries, so you should also bring members from the north to meet me.’”

To attend this mulaqat, Lajna from distant places were invited, for example, Midlands, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, South West England and parts of Greater London. 

A Lajna member from Hounslow asked Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa regarding his stance on Brexit in light of the current political state of Britain. Huzooraa replied that he had spoken on length on this issue at the European Parliament. Huzooraa then stated that he had voted against Brexit and expressed concern at the current state of affairs. 

A question regarding polygamy was raised by an international student from Pakistan who asked Huzooraa why, in today’s modern day, Muslim men were allowed to marry up to four times? 

Addressing this question, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa stated, “The question is not about the ‘modern day’, rather it is about certain conditions, and only when the conditions apply can men marry up to four women.” 

Huzoor also gave the example of Germany in World War II, saying: 

“During the Second World War, many men lost their lives and the world saw a massive growth in the number of women in contrast to men. At that time, women were frustrated as they were not able to find men to marry. If polygamy was practiced then, this frustration could have been avoided. Only if circumstances permit, is it allowed.”

A Lajna member who is currently studying in school said to Huzooraa regarding non-Ahmadi Muslims who do not observe purdah or use the headscarf that they judge the style of purdah adopted by Ahmadi girls. Regarding this, Huzooraa stated, “If you know that you are following the true teachings of Islam, then it should not matter to you.” Huzooraa further added, “You should be confident in what Islam teaches.”

A student from Birmingham informed Huzooraa about her studying law and her aspiration to be a lawyer. Seeking guidance, she further asked what she should do as she read on online platforms of the Jamaat that it was advised for girls not to be lawyers. Reassuring the student of law, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa said, “Complete your degree and [pursue] work, provided you follow the Islamic dress code.” 

Regarding the status of women in Islam and the rights of husbands and wives, a Lajna member from Birmingham asked if the status of the husband and wife was equal in Islam. Answering this, Huzooraa said:

“They have their equal rights, but there is a division of labour and duties. The husband’s duty and responsibility is to work outside and provide for the family, and the wife’s duty is to look after the children and take care of the house. However, if a woman has a professional degree in a certain field, she is permitted to work too, provided that the job is beneficial for human beings and not for the sake of earning money.” 

Talking about the changes Islam brought about for mankind, Huzooraa further stated, “…Islam has given the right of divorce to women, which no other religion has given. Women also have the right to inherit property as well as many other rights, which prior to Islam, women did not even have.” 

A Lajna member from Luton asked what it meant from the Hadith in which the Holy Prophetsa said that the soul remains in this world for forty days. Huzooraa replied:

“This should not be taken in the literal sense. As soon as man dies, the soul is raised. The meaning behind this Hadith is that in the first forty days, after the demise of a person, people should pray for the deceased in abundance that God may have mercy on their soul. This is not to say that after forty days the prayer for the deceased is idle; forty days was said just so a habit of praying for the deceased be formed within Muslims.”

Another student asked regarding how one could prepare for exams during the month of Ramadan. Huzooraa stated, “If you feel like you cannot do justice to your fast or cannot focus on your studies and exams whilst fasting, then it is permissible to leave your fast, and after your exams, you can complete it another time.”

Following this question, a Lajna member expressed that her favourite subject was geography and wished to specialise in this field. She further enquired if she would still be able to help the Jamaat whilst working in this field. Huzooraa firstly expressed his delight that she was interested in geography and stated, “There are many ways one can serve the Jamaat. Even if you can’t help within this field, you can do so in other ways.” 

Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa gave the example of Prof Abdus Salam Sahib who studied physics and said that he was able to do tabligh and spread the beautiful teachings of Islam even whilst working in his field.

Sadr Lajna Imaillah UK, Dr Fariha Sahiba told Al Hakam, “The feedback that we received after the mulaqat from the Lajna who attended was overwhelming. I received many positive text messages. 

“In previous mulaqats, Huzoor has always encouraged girls to be open about the challenges and questions they may be facing. Recently, Huzoor said in a mulaqat that if those in attendance were too shy to ask their questions, then they should write him their questions. Accordingly, many girls wrote to Huzooraa and received letters spanning multiple pages in response.

“Huzoor has always been accessible for the youth and this mulaqat was just one example of that.”

This fortunate group of Lajna had the blessed opportunity to sit in the presence of our beloved Imam for guidance and to ask questions on various subjects. Throughout the year, many are fortunate to travel and have an audience with Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa in which they are able to seek guidance on various matters. 

Through Al Hakam, we try to provide our readers all around the world with the essence of such mulaqats. Although those who live far away cannot physically be with Huzooraa, but can stay up to date with our beloved Imam’s engagements.  

May Allah bestow our Imam with an army of loyal servants who are ever ready to defend the honour of Islam Ahmadiyyat. 

A Promised Messiah? Or Many? – Part II

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A Promised Messiah? Or Many? – Part II

Uganda Mosque Opening and Sirat-un-Nabi Day 

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Uganda Mosque Opening and Sirat-un-Nabi Day 
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Sheikh Ahmad Kaire Batte

Uganda Correspondent

On Sunday, 27 January 2019, we attended Wakisi mosque inauguration ceremony in connection with Jalsa Sirat-un-Nabi which took place in Wakisi local Jamaat region. 

After the arrival of Amir Sahib and missionary in-charge, the ceremony commenced with the opening of the mosque by Amir Sahib which was followed by Zuhr prayer.

Next on the programme was lunch, followed by an inspection of the mosque by Amir Sahib. 

The Sirat-un-Nabi programme started with recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by an Arabic poem. 

Sheikh Adam Hamid Ssembanjwe gave the first speech on The Blessed Life of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. 

In his speech, he said that one of the most remarkable miracles of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa was that he managed to make Arabs, who were more or less beasts at the time, into godly human beings with his simplicity, love, kindness, tolerance, mercifulness, forgiveness, trustworthiness and truthfulness. 

Following that, the local president, Haji Abdul Kiwanuka – who in fact donated the land upon which Wakisi mosque now stands and who initiated the constructions – in his comments thanked Allah the Almighty Who had enabled him to construct a mosque. 

Haji Abdul Kiwanuka said, “Don’t think that I had a lot of money; in fact, when I donated this land and construction work began, I was financially unstable. But I believed that donating land and funding the construction could not lead me to bankruptcy. You know me well; I am not rich. 

“Wealth is not always the issue. The issue is faith and determination. I want to urge all those who have this idea in their minds, but are waiting to get rich that they should set off now with whatever capacity Allah has given them.”

Next was a comment from Mukono regional president Alhaji Muhammad Kato. His short speech was full of gratitude to Allah the Almighty. He also thanked Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa and the amir who supported the construction at times when the work was almost at a halt. 

The amir and missionary in-charge then gave the concluding remarks. Commenting about the aims of the construction of mosques, he said, “Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya is growing day by day. Work and responsibilities are also increasing as well. We still face a challenge of deficiency in secular and religious knowledge among our people. As for children and their tarbiyat, we should know that the progress of the Jamaat lies upon it. Therefore, we should remember that mosques are constructed for worship (Salat), remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Holy Quran. This means that we as Ahmadis still have a challenge of constructing as many mosques as possible for properly training and teaching the world about their Creator.” 

Amir Sahib asked all those who attended the ceremony to join him in a silent prayer which marked the end of the ceremony. A total of 427 people attended the function.

Sports Day for Lajna Kenya

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Sports Day for Lajna Kenya

Tahir Ahmad Machengo

Kenya Correspondent

Lajna Imaillah Nairobi region successfully held their Sports Day activities on 27 January 2019. The event was held at the Nairobi Headquarters Mosque, Murang’a Road. 

The Sports Day started at around 11:30am in the Ahmadiyya Hall with tilawat followed by nazm. Sports Secretary Mrs Faiza Abdallah Ahmad Sahiba welcomed Sadr Lajna Imaillah, Mrs Khadija Juma for introductory remarks. Thereafter all Lajna and Nasirat went to the field for sports activities. 

Activities included flat race, walking race, obstacle race and musical chairs among many others. This continued until Zuhr and Asr prayers, after which lunch was served. 

Towards the conclusion of the event, all the winners were given awards, and the day ended with dua by Sadr Sahiba Lajna Imaillah. The total attendance was 60 people including 41 Lajna and 19 Nasirat.

The Sports Day event was conducted simultaneously in other regions of the country including Mabera, Taveta and Western Regions.

8-14 February

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8-14 February

9 February 1878: An article written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas on the subject of souls being eternal was published by the Arya Samaj in the newspapers of Wakeel, Hindustan etc. on 7 December 1877. The passion of the Promised Messiahas for serving Islam can easily be observed in his well-researched articles containing the refutation of the Arya Samaj’s allegations. These articles were published from 9 February to 9 March, in the Safir-e-Hind newspaper.

9 February 1885: The Promised Messiahas wrote a letter to Hazrat Mian Abdullah Sanaurira instructing him to get two thousand copies of the English translation of The Important Announcement and to bring them from Lahore to Qadian immediately. The details of this announcement and the passion of the Promised Messiahas for the propagation of Islam will be discussed in upcoming issues. 

10 February 1900: During the ongoing war in South Africa, English forces were in great difficulty against the local Boer commandos. Owing to the circumstances, the Promised Messiahas published an announcement in which he appealed for donations to aid the injured British soldiers in the war of Transvaal. Faithful members of the Jamaat contributed five hundred rupees to this cause, which were submitted to the government officials of that time and letters of appreciation were received. In this month, a book of the Promised Messiahas, Roedad Jalsa Dua, was composed as well. 

10 February 1907: On this day, the Promised Messiahas received a letter sent by a manager of a gurukula (traditional Hindu educational institute) in Gujranwala. Malfuzat, volume five, page 145 indicates that on behalf of the Promised Messiahas, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra sent a reply to this letter on 17 February, in which there was an exchange of views regarding the schedule of a prearranged lecture that was to be delivered by Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya in an event.

10 February 1908: The Promised Messiahas wrote a letter to Hazrat Mian Abdul Majeed Khanra saying that he was unwell for almost twenty days and was suffering from a severe cough.

11 February 1905: Maulvi Ahmad Saeed Ansari Sahib, a relative of Hazrat Pir Siraj-ul-Haq Numanira, arrived at Qadian and had the honour of meeting the Promised Messiahas.

12 February 1902: The Promised Messiahas conveyed a message to members of the Jamaat through Al Hakam that the written assessment that was recommended to take place at the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha be postponed due the outbreak of plague. Moreover, Huzooras blessed the residents of the cities that had succumbed to the plague, giving precious and elementary guidance. 

12 February 1908: The Promised Messiahas wrote a letter to Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khanra, which contained a message regarding the engagement of Hazrat Nawab Mubaraka Begumra. 

13 February 1835: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas of Qadian, the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi, was born to Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Murtaza and Hazrat Chiragh Bibi. It was a Friday and according to the Hijri Calendar, it was 14 Shawwal 1250 HA. According to the desi Punjabi year, or the Bikrami Calendar, it was first Phagan 1891. The Promised Messiahas was born at the break of dawn in Qadian Dar-ul-Aman.

13 February 1884: The Promised Messiahas journeyed to Amritsar.

13 February 1899: The Promised Messiahas departed for Pathankot for a court hearing regarding the maintenance of peace. Hazrat Ahmadas reached Batala from Qadian by dawn and left for Pathankot on train.

13 February 1903: A person of Baghdadi descent named Dr Muhammad Yusuf arrived at Qadian who was residing in Lucknow. He reached Qadian for research purposes and met with the Promised Messiahas.

13 February 1907: Alexander Russel Webb sent another letter from America to the Promised Messiahas. He was a priest of a church and editor of the newspaper Daily Gazette. He was once appointed as an ambassador of America to the Philippines. Mr Russel Webb was part of the team that revised the translation of the lecture, Islami Usul Ki Philosophy (The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam) delivered by the Promised Messiahas, which had been translated into English by Maulvi Muhammad Ali Sahib.

14 February 1899: The Promised Messiahas appeared in the governmental court of Pathankot owing to a court hearing on the maintenance of peace. 

To Love the Prophet s.a. is Part of Faith

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To Love the Prophet s.a. is Part of Faith

Hazrat Anas, Allah be pleased with him, narrates that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children and all mankind.”

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Iman)
 

Do Not Adopt Hypocritical Ways

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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad a.s.

It is incumbent that man not adopt the way of hypocrisy. For example, if a Hindu (despite being a ruler or high official) were to suggest that Ram and Rahim are one and the same, a person should not agree with such an opinion thoughtlessly. Allah the Exalted does not forbid one from treating others with civility. One should always respond politely. It is not wise to make comments that unnecessarily enrage others and which result in pointless conflict. But, a person should never conceal the truth. An individual who pliantly accepts the false statements of others eventually becomes a disbeliever.

یارغالب شوکہ تاغالب شوی

Become the friend of he who is dominant, so that you too may become dominant.

Allah the Exalted should always be honoured and respected. There is not a single aspect of our religion that is at odds with civility.

(Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, Malfuzat, Vol. 1, p. 6)
 

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