Islamabad, Tilford, UK, 31 May 2026: Waqf-e-Nau boys from Belgium were blessed with a mulaqat with Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (aa).
During the mulaqat, each had the opportunity to introduce himself and seek guidance from Huzoor (aa) on matters relating to science, salat, concentration, forgiveness, the future world order, good company, Eid-ul-Adha and balancing hifz with studies.
Serving the Jamaat through science and service to humanity
A boy asked how one could serve the Jamaat by becoming a scientist.
Huzoor (aa) said that he should become a scientist and then invent or discover something beneficial for both the Jamaat and the wider world. If, as a scientist, he works for the service of humanity, people will come to know that he is an Ahmadi. This, in turn, will open opportunities for tabligh. Huzoor (aa) explained that serving humanity is itself service to the Jamaat and that a scientist should be a servant of mankind.
Offering salat with open eyes
Another boy asked whether salat could be offered with closed eyes, as they had been taught that the proper way to pray is with open eyes.
Huzoor (aa) said that salat should not be offered with closed eyes. Rather, one should keep the eyes open and look towards the place of prostration. At the same time, one should keep in mind that Allah the Almighty is watching. Huzoor (aa) said that closing the eyes during salat may lead to drowsiness and that closing the eyes in this manner is associated with certain forms of meditation practised by others. The Islamic method is to keep the eyes open, focus on the place of prostration and remember that Allah is watching.
ADHD, concentration and avoiding unnecessary worry
A question was asked about ADHD and concentration difficulties, which are often discussed today.
Huzoor (aa) said that at times, when a child is slightly hyperactive, parents may quickly turn to psychiatrists and labels such as ADHD, autism or other conditions may be applied. He explained that many children are simply active and energetic and parents should not become unnecessarily worried. Such children should be given the opportunity to study in normal schools where possible and should be supported by their parents.
Huzoor (aa) said that in Pakistan and in poorer countries, many active children are not labelled in this way, yet they still study, progress and become engineers, doctors and successful professionals. He observed that in some societies, such terms are used very frequently and can cause anxiety for parents.
At the same time, Huzoor (aa) clarified that there are some genuine cases in which a child may have such a condition and require treatment. In such cases, treatment should be sought. However, he advised that parents should not become distressed unnecessarily and should recognise that many children are naturally active.
The wisdom behind audible and quiet recitation in prayer
A boy asked why the imam recites aloud in some prayers but not in Zuhr and Asr.
Huzoor (aa) explained that the first principle is that Muslims follow what Allah has taught and what the Holy Prophet (sa) practically demonstrated. The Holy Prophet (sa) recited aloud in Fajr, Maghrib and Isha prayers, while Zuhr and Asr were offered with inaudible Quran recitation.
Huzoor (aa) also mentioned a practical wisdom behind this. In the morning, a person is generally fresh and the voice can travel more easily, so the recitation is aloud. During Zuhr and Asr, people are occupied in worldly activities and there is more noise and movement, so one should focus on one’s own prayer and follow the imam.
Huzoor (aa) advised the boys to read his detailed answers published in Al Fazl and Al Hakam too.
Shirk, forgiveness and sincere repentance
A question was asked about the Quranic teaching that Allah forgives all sins except shirk. The questioner asked why major sins such as murder may be forgiven, while shirk is not forgiven.
Huzoor (aa) explained that shirk is a direct challenge to Allah’s authority. A person who sets something against Allah or places himself in a position of divine authority stands in opposition to Allah. Huzoor (aa) explained that sometimes even a murderer may display a form of this arrogance by acting as though he has control over life and death. He referred to the example of the king who argued with Prophet Abraham (as) and claimed that he too could give life and death. (Surah al-Baqarah, Ch.2: V.259)
Huzoor (aa) said that if a person commits murder and then sincerely repents, Allah can forgive him. He related the account of a man who had killed 99 people and then sought a way of repentance. When one person told him that he could not be forgiven, he killed him too, making the number 100. Later, he was directed towards a righteous place where he could seek forgiveness. On the way, he died. The angels of punishment and the angels of mercy both came and it was decided that the distance should be measured to see whether he was closer to the place he had left or the place towards which he was travelling. Allah arranged that he was found closer to the place of forgiveness and he was forgiven because he had turned towards repentance. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab ahadithi l-anbiya’, Hadith 3470)
Huzoor (aa) explained that if a person repents sincerely, Allah’s mercy can encompass him. Even in the case of shirk, if a person repents before death, Allah may forgive him. However, one who remains in shirk until the end and does not repent stands in opposition to Allah. Likewise, a murderer who persists in oppression and does not seek forgiveness will be punished.
Huzoor (aa) said that Allah may also reduce the weight of a person’s sins due to their good deeds. Ultimately, punishment is according to Allah’s wisdom and mercy. He also explained that a time will come when Hell will become empty after people have undergone their necessary punishment, just as a patient leaves hospital after treatment or a prisoner is released after serving his sentence. (Kanz al-Ummal, Hadith 39506)
Introducing the world to Islam’s spiritual and economic system
A question was asked about the statement of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) that a time would come when the world would seek a new system and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community would present a Nizam-e-Nau. The questioner asked whether, in light of present world conditions and the possibility of global war, such a system could be established after a future war.
In response, Huzoor (aa) explained that he had long been drawing the Jamaat’s attention to this matter. He said, “I have been saying this to the Jamaat for quite some time: when war takes place and devastation comes upon the world, then people will ask and seek [answers].” For this reason, Huzoor (aa) said, Ahmadis should begin introducing people to Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya and the teachings of Islam before such circumstances arise.
Huzoor (aa) further explained that Ahmadis should tell the world, “It is through the teachings of Islam alone that your world can be saved, and it is through this system alone that the world will benefit. Therefore, you should turn towards Allah the Almighty.”
He said that when people turn towards Allah the Almighty and Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya presents this system, that is when this matter will come to pass. Referring to what he had stated previously in addresses to non-Muslim audiences, Huzoor (aa) said, “You have seen socialism, you have seen communism and you have seen capitalism, yet everywhere you see only disorder. Now adopt the true system of Islam as well and see; then you will come to know that the true system of Islam guarantees the betterment of the poor, the betterment of orphans, the betterment of widows and the economic condition of the world.”
Huzoor (aa) advised that Ahmadis should begin explaining both the economic and spiritual systems of Islam to people from now. He said that Ahmadis should tell them, “If you follow both of these, therein lies your protection; otherwise, there is none.”
Huzoor (aa) added that after people witness the consequences of worldly systems, Ahmadis should do tabligh to those who remain and tell them, “Now come towards this system. Having seen that system, you brought destruction upon yourselves; now come towards this one.”
Two prostrations for sahw in salat
A question was asked about the wisdom behind performing two prostrations of forgetfulness when a mistake occurs during salat.
Huzoor (aa) explained that if a mistake is made, one performs two prostrations and seeks forgiveness from Allah. Every human being can make mistakes and when a mistake occurs in prayer, a person should ask Allah to forgive it. Huzoor (aa) explained the point simply by saying that just as a child says sorry to a teacher after making a mistake, the two prostrations are, in effect, a way of saying sorry to Allah for the error made in salat.
Not eating before the Eid-ul-Adha sacrifice
A question was asked about the hadith that the Holy Prophet (sa) would not eat on Eid-ul-Adha before offering the sacrifice. (Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Abwab al-‘idayn, Hadith 542) The questioner asked how this should be understood, given that fasting on Eid is not permitted.
Huzoor (aa) explained that a formal fast means eating at sehri time and then abstaining from food and drink until the evening. The practice of the Holy Prophet (sa) on Eid-ul-Adha was not a formal fast. He would drink water, but would not eat solid food before the Eid prayer and sacrifice.
Huzoor (aa) said that the Eid-ul-Adha prayer would take place early and after the sacrifice, the Holy Prophet (sa) would eat from the meat of the sacrificed animal. The wisdom was that the first food eaten that day would be from the sacrifice offered before Allah, so that he would partake of its blessing.
Recognising good company
A boy asked how one can recognise good company.
Huzoor (aa) explained that good company means having good friends and being around people who encourage righteousness. Those who advise a person to offer prayers, do good deeds, avoid mischief, refrain from fighting and show good morals are examples of good company.
He said that if a friend is involved in smoking, vaping, watching inappropriate films, fighting, using bad language or other wrong actions, then such company should be avoided. A person should also look at whether a friend is honest and sincere.
Huzoor (aa) gave a practical example, explaining that if someone only treats a person well because that person has money and can buy food for them, such as taking them to Nando’s and then insults them when they have no money to spend, then that is not true friendship. Such people are not good companions. Good friends are those who are sincere, morally upright, good in their studies and conduct and who encourage what is right. Similarly, elders who advise children towards good deeds are also a form of good company.
Balancing hifz with school studies
A boy said that, by the grace of Allah, he was trying to memorise the Holy Quran, but due to the burden of studies, he was facing difficulty. He asked how he could succeed in memorising the Holy Quran alongside his other responsibilities.
Huzoor (aa) advised that during exam periods, instead of memorising new portions, he should revise what he had already memorised. He could recite those portions in salat or revise them while walking and during other suitable moments. During the exam season, he should give more attention to his schoolwork and examinations. Once exams are over and the holidays begin, he can resume memorising new portions.
Huzoor (aa) explained that those who attend a formal madrasa for hifz often focus only on memorisation for several years, whereas the boy was trying to do both school studies and hifz together. Therefore, during demanding periods, he should revise what he already knows and then continue with new memorisation after exams.
Conclusion
As the mulaqat concluded, the participants had the opportunity to have a group photograph with Huzoor (aa). They also received pens as gifts.
(Summary prepared by Al Hakam)