- The document provides an introduction to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, founded in 1889 in India by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who claimed to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi.
- It discusses the early propagation of Islam in America through correspondence between Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and Alexander Russel Webb in the 1880s. Webb later accepted Islam and established seven Islamic branches in various US cities.
- It summarizes the institution of Khilafat (successorship) in Ahmadiyyat after the death of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in 1908, with the first Khalifa being Hazrat Haji Maulvi Hakeem Nuruddin.
Kook Jin Moon Address to Members of Malaysia ParliamentTimothy Elder
Kook Jin Moon spoke at a peace banquet with members of the Malaysian Parliament. He summarized his father Sun Myung Moon's teachings about creating religious harmony and peace in the world. His father convened emergency meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders to prevent wars in the Gulf and after 9/11. His father's autobiography describes his efforts over decades to promote interreligious understanding and remove divisions between faiths by emphasizing their shared beliefs and ideals of peace.
They Call Him the Twelfth Iman - Prophecy in the News Magazine - February 20...miscott57
This document discusses the possibility that the Antichrist figure prophesied in the Bible could be a Muslim known as the Mahdi. It provides background on how some key concepts from Judaism and Christianity were incorporated into Islam and Zoroastrianism. It suggests that Osama bin Laden or the current president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, could fulfill the role of the Mahdi, based on their rhetoric and beliefs.
This document summarizes the origins of anti-Semitism in Islam and the Middle East by examining the founding of Islam and Mohammed's interactions with Jews in Medina. It describes how Mohammed incorporated some Jewish practices into early Islam in an attempt to convert Jews. However, the Jews rejected Mohammed as a prophet, which angered him. This led Mohammed to wage war against the Jews of Medina, starting a conflict that has had long-lasting consequences for Jewish-Muslim relations in the region.
The document discusses the history and perspectives on suicide attacks and terrorism from an Islamic viewpoint. It provides historical examples of suicide attacks from different conflicts and defines jihad. It explains that greater jihad refers to spiritual struggle while lesser jihad refers to physical struggle in self-defense. It outlines rules of war in Islam that prohibit harming civilians or destroying property. The document argues that a true Muslim cannot be a terrorist, as the Quran preaches peace, tolerance and nonviolence. It contrasts Osama Bin Laden's radical interpretations with the teachings of love, dialogue and understanding in the Quran.
The Universal Peace Federation works to resolve conflicts and reconcile divided groups through spiritual principles of unity. They bring people of different faiths together through interfaith dialogue and joint service projects to foster understanding and cooperation. UPF establishes interfaith councils and trains religious leaders to prevent violence and build peace in their communities.
Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon had a vision at age 15 of being called by Jesus Christ to unite Christianity and all religions, heal divisions among humanity, and comfort God's grieving heart. Over his 92-year life, he faced immense persecution but built a global religious movement and advocated for peace between all peoples and nations through interfaith harmony and cross-cultural marriage blessing ceremonies.
1) The document provides background on the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam. It describes how Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570 CE and transformed Arabia from a desert region into a center of a new world civilization and empire.
2) It discusses how Muhammad taught self-control, discipline, and humane treatment of enemies to the warring Arab tribes. Even in warfare, Muhammad insisted on upholding moral principles and maintaining religious obligations like prayers.
3) The document highlights how Muhammad established universal brotherhood and equality, with all people kneeling together in prayer. It quotes other writers praising how Islam promoted democracy and unity across ethnicities.
Kook Jin Moon Address to Members of Malaysia ParliamentTimothy Elder
Kook Jin Moon spoke at a peace banquet with members of the Malaysian Parliament. He summarized his father Sun Myung Moon's teachings about creating religious harmony and peace in the world. His father convened emergency meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders to prevent wars in the Gulf and after 9/11. His father's autobiography describes his efforts over decades to promote interreligious understanding and remove divisions between faiths by emphasizing their shared beliefs and ideals of peace.
They Call Him the Twelfth Iman - Prophecy in the News Magazine - February 20...miscott57
This document discusses the possibility that the Antichrist figure prophesied in the Bible could be a Muslim known as the Mahdi. It provides background on how some key concepts from Judaism and Christianity were incorporated into Islam and Zoroastrianism. It suggests that Osama bin Laden or the current president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, could fulfill the role of the Mahdi, based on their rhetoric and beliefs.
This document summarizes the origins of anti-Semitism in Islam and the Middle East by examining the founding of Islam and Mohammed's interactions with Jews in Medina. It describes how Mohammed incorporated some Jewish practices into early Islam in an attempt to convert Jews. However, the Jews rejected Mohammed as a prophet, which angered him. This led Mohammed to wage war against the Jews of Medina, starting a conflict that has had long-lasting consequences for Jewish-Muslim relations in the region.
The document discusses the history and perspectives on suicide attacks and terrorism from an Islamic viewpoint. It provides historical examples of suicide attacks from different conflicts and defines jihad. It explains that greater jihad refers to spiritual struggle while lesser jihad refers to physical struggle in self-defense. It outlines rules of war in Islam that prohibit harming civilians or destroying property. The document argues that a true Muslim cannot be a terrorist, as the Quran preaches peace, tolerance and nonviolence. It contrasts Osama Bin Laden's radical interpretations with the teachings of love, dialogue and understanding in the Quran.
The Universal Peace Federation works to resolve conflicts and reconcile divided groups through spiritual principles of unity. They bring people of different faiths together through interfaith dialogue and joint service projects to foster understanding and cooperation. UPF establishes interfaith councils and trains religious leaders to prevent violence and build peace in their communities.
Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon had a vision at age 15 of being called by Jesus Christ to unite Christianity and all religions, heal divisions among humanity, and comfort God's grieving heart. Over his 92-year life, he faced immense persecution but built a global religious movement and advocated for peace between all peoples and nations through interfaith harmony and cross-cultural marriage blessing ceremonies.
1) The document provides background on the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam. It describes how Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570 CE and transformed Arabia from a desert region into a center of a new world civilization and empire.
2) It discusses how Muhammad taught self-control, discipline, and humane treatment of enemies to the warring Arab tribes. Even in warfare, Muhammad insisted on upholding moral principles and maintaining religious obligations like prayers.
3) The document highlights how Muhammad established universal brotherhood and equality, with all people kneeling together in prayer. It quotes other writers praising how Islam promoted democracy and unity across ethnicities.
The document provides an overview of the history and key beliefs of Islam. It discusses:
- The origins of Islam in Arabia in the 7th century AD with the prophet Muhammad receiving revelations from God.
- The main split within Islam between the Sunnis and Shiites due to disagreements over leadership succession after Muhammad's death.
- The core beliefs and practices of Islam, including the five pillars and focus on the oneness of God.
- The origins and evolution of the Nation of Islam movement in the United States.
- Orthodox Muslim views on jihad and the main complaints of Islamic extremists against America.
The document discusses the spread of Islam through history, refuting the idea that it was spread by the sword. It provides accounts from several individuals who converted to Islam from different backgrounds and faiths, describing how the "sword of truth" struck them and they found spiritual fulfillment. It shares quotes from non-Muslim scholars also rejecting the notion that Islam was spread by force, attributing its rapid and widespread adoption to the moral teachings and example of the Prophet Muhammad. The document advocates for donations to support dawah (invitation to Islam) through peaceful means of education and literature.
The document summarizes the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. It analyzes the political and cultural factors that enabled ISIS's growth, including tensions between Sunni and Shia groups, oppression of Sunnis by the Iraqi government, and ISIS's use of effective propaganda and reliable funding sources. The document also discusses ongoing military efforts against ISIS and complications for achieving long-term stability in the region without addressing underlying ethnic and religious divisions.
The Báb was a 19th century Persian religious leader who founded Bábism and whose teachings prepared the way for Bahá'u'lláh and the Bahá'í Faith. He declared himself to be a messenger from God and his teachings challenged Islamic orthodoxy, leading to his imprisonment and execution by firing squad in 1850. Despite miraculously surviving the first round of bullets, he was killed in a second round of firing. His martyrdom and the subsequent persecution of Bábís helped spread awareness of his message in Europe and established the Bábís and Bahá'ís as renowned for their courage and faith in the face of oppression. Persecution of Bahá'ís continues in
This document provides biographical information about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It discusses how he had a keen interest in religion from a young age and received divine revelations later in life. In 1889, under divine guidance, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to revive the true teachings of Islam and bring people of all faiths together. He authored over 80 books to promote religious knowledge and understanding. The Review of Religions magazine was established in 1902 to defend Islam and discuss contemporary issues. Currently under the fifth successor, the message of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is spreading worldwide as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues its mission of preaching Islam's peaceful
Terror alert USA. MACEDONIAN INITIATIVE PRESENTATION 2006.
This is a power point presentation that Macedonian Initiative prepared and presented to various groups,
In Nigeria, Government Officials, Religious leaders, Traditional Leaders, and abroad to a number of Pressure groups in Europe and the United States of America.
Lesson 6 Sects Splinters and Rise of the MahdiAustin Boyd
This document provides an overview of the various sects and branches within Islam, including their origins and beliefs. It discusses the main division between Sunni and Shi'a Islam, tracing this split back to disagreements over leadership following the Prophet Muhammad's death. Several offshoots are also examined, such as Sufism with its mystical practices and the Nation of Islam in America. A key difference between Sunni and Shi'a concerns the latter's belief in a future Mahdi who will return to establish justice before the final judgment.
The document discusses the rise of Islamic terrorism around the world. It describes how Wahhabism and the Salafist movement in the 18th century laid the ideological foundations for modern terrorist groups. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in 1928, has also heavily influenced modern terrorism and seeks to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate. Groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Boko Haram have been inspired by the Brotherhood's doctrines and goal of spreading Islam through military jihad. The document examines the Brotherhood's history and gradual strategy to recreate the caliphate through political and social influence operations.
The document discusses the views and praise of various historians, writers, and prominent figures about the character of Prophet Muhammad. It quotes them affirming Muhammad's honesty, moral excellence, remarkable success in founding a powerful nation and civilized society, his revolutionary message of monotheism and egalitarian principles, and the enduring influence of his teachings over hundreds of years.
This document summarizes the contents of a book that argues Islam is not truly a religion of peace and tolerance as some claim. It presents historical evidence of widespread persecution, destruction and violence against Christians and others by Muslim rulers and empires over 14 centuries. This includes the burning of libraries, destruction of churches and temples, massacres of populations, and enslavement of millions. It argues the myths of Islamic tolerance and unity are false, and that the religion remains intolerant and divided today.
Muhammad was an inspirational and charismatic leader who possessed great morals and manners. He was appointed by Allah as the leader of Muslims and led through consultation and resolving conflicts peacefully. Non-Muslim scholars recognize Muhammad's immense influence on world history and establishing Islam across many lands through both religious and political means. Muhammad continues to be an effective role model for Muslims in providing moral and ethical teachings that promote human rights, peace, and acceptance across all people.
Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم an inspirational and charismatic leaderDr. Nasir Mustafa
Muhammad was an inspirational and charismatic leader who led through moral example and compassion. He established himself as a role model through his simple lifestyle and gentle nature, which allowed even strangers to identify him among crowds. As a leader, Muhammad emphasized consultation, resolving conflicts peacefully, and eliminating prejudices like racism. Non-Muslim scholars have recognized Muhammad's influence, with some describing him as the man who united the world and saved civilization during a period of decline and division. Muslims continue to look to Muhammad as the best example for ethical and effective leadership.
The document provides an introduction to the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, which was founded in 1889 in India by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. It has over 10 million members worldwide in 143 countries. The Movement promotes peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony. It believes the Holy Quran is the final message from God and the Holy Prophet Muhammad is the ultimate example. The current leader is Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, who guides the Movement from its international headquarters in London. The Movement is involved in extensive charitable work globally, including building mosques, schools and hospitals, and translating the Quran into many languages.
The document discusses seven major Islamic terrorist organizations:
1) Muslim Brotherhood - Aims to establish a global caliphate and infiltrate governments through "gradualism." Founded major terrorist groups like Hamas.
2) Hamas - Palestinian terrorist group that controls Gaza. Seeks Israel's destruction.
3) Hezbollah - Shiite terrorist group in Lebanon backed by Iran. Carries out attacks against Israel.
4) Al Qaeda - International Sunni jihadist group founded by Osama bin Laden. Inspires terrorist attacks worldwide.
5) Taliban - Hardline Sunni group that controlled Afghanistan from 1996-2001. Hosted Al Qaeda.
6) Boko Haram - Nigerian
The ISIS awareness: calling out for international attentionMina Woo
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) aims to bring Muslim-inhabited regions under its political control through adopting hardline beliefs from Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood. ISIS rejects Western interpretations and uses sophisticated social media and gruesome propaganda videos to spread its extremist Sunni ideologies and terrorize those who do not follow its beliefs. The United States is currently waging war against ISIS in response to beheadings of American journalists and civilians.
The Universal Peace Federation and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. International Leadership Conferences, symposia and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by "track II" diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being.
In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions.
Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is ranked as the most influential person in history by Michael H. Hart in his book "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History". Hart argues that no other individual has had as much influence in both secular and religious spheres as Prophet Muhammad. Non-Muslim scholars like George Bernard Shaw and Thomas Carlyle have also acknowledged Muhammad's achievements and influence.
The document discusses the rise of ISIS and its ideological roots in 18th century Wahhabism. It describes how Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab founded the Wahhabi movement in response to the decline of pure Islamic faith under the Ottomans. Wahhabism promoted a strict, literal interpretation of the Quran and hadith. The document argues that ISIS continues to be influenced by Wahhabism, adopting its extreme, violent stances toward those deemed impure or unbelievers. ISIS uses Wahhabi texts and aims to restore the caliphate based on Wahhabist principles of expanding pure Islamic rule.
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the worldAzis MACh
Islam is attracting thousands of converts in Britain each year, including some prominent figures. A new study finds that over 14,000 white Britons have converted to Islam in recent years, disillusioned with Western values. Some high-profile converts include landowners and celebrities. Muslim leaders see the conversion of prominent individuals as helping protect their community during difficult times. Experts note that for mass conversions of white Britons to occur, an inspirational transitional figure promoting an attractive vision of Islam would need to emerge first.
The document provides information on various topics covered in the August 2017 issue of The Review of Religions magazine, including:
1) An article about man's ability to receive revelation from God and how revelation helps guide people to truth and certainty beyond what can be achieved through reason alone.
2) A piece on gravitational waves and how the recent detection of gravitational waves has opened a new window for understanding the universe.
3) An explanation of the five pillars of Islam by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
4) A freelance journalist's account of visiting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's annual convention in the UK and reflecting on what she
The document provides background information on terrorism and al-Qaeda. It discusses various definitions of terrorism, the philosophical roots and early leaders of al-Qaeda including Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Yusuf Azzam. Profiles of typical al-Qaeda members are presented, showing most are well-educated young men from caring families who were radicalized through social bonds rather than mental illness or poverty. Al-Qaeda's goals are to remove Western influence from Muslim lands and establish sharia law globally, as outlined in bin Laden's 1998 fatwa declaring war on Americans.
This document contains a summary of the December 2017 issue of The Review of Religions magazine. It includes summaries of articles on the connection between Christmas and Jesus, an exhibit on religious art at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, an interview with the founder of the Al-Qalam Project, and a reflection on the true teachings of Islam according to women at an Ahmadiyya convention in the UK. There are also quotes from Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad on various topics such as brotherhood, the symbolism of minarets, and the importance of prayer and effort in attaining salvation. The magazine covers topics related to different religions and contemporary issues from an Islamic perspective.
The document provides an overview of the history and key beliefs of Islam. It discusses:
- The origins of Islam in Arabia in the 7th century AD with the prophet Muhammad receiving revelations from God.
- The main split within Islam between the Sunnis and Shiites due to disagreements over leadership succession after Muhammad's death.
- The core beliefs and practices of Islam, including the five pillars and focus on the oneness of God.
- The origins and evolution of the Nation of Islam movement in the United States.
- Orthodox Muslim views on jihad and the main complaints of Islamic extremists against America.
The document discusses the spread of Islam through history, refuting the idea that it was spread by the sword. It provides accounts from several individuals who converted to Islam from different backgrounds and faiths, describing how the "sword of truth" struck them and they found spiritual fulfillment. It shares quotes from non-Muslim scholars also rejecting the notion that Islam was spread by force, attributing its rapid and widespread adoption to the moral teachings and example of the Prophet Muhammad. The document advocates for donations to support dawah (invitation to Islam) through peaceful means of education and literature.
The document summarizes the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. It analyzes the political and cultural factors that enabled ISIS's growth, including tensions between Sunni and Shia groups, oppression of Sunnis by the Iraqi government, and ISIS's use of effective propaganda and reliable funding sources. The document also discusses ongoing military efforts against ISIS and complications for achieving long-term stability in the region without addressing underlying ethnic and religious divisions.
The Báb was a 19th century Persian religious leader who founded Bábism and whose teachings prepared the way for Bahá'u'lláh and the Bahá'í Faith. He declared himself to be a messenger from God and his teachings challenged Islamic orthodoxy, leading to his imprisonment and execution by firing squad in 1850. Despite miraculously surviving the first round of bullets, he was killed in a second round of firing. His martyrdom and the subsequent persecution of Bábís helped spread awareness of his message in Europe and established the Bábís and Bahá'ís as renowned for their courage and faith in the face of oppression. Persecution of Bahá'ís continues in
This document provides biographical information about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It discusses how he had a keen interest in religion from a young age and received divine revelations later in life. In 1889, under divine guidance, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to revive the true teachings of Islam and bring people of all faiths together. He authored over 80 books to promote religious knowledge and understanding. The Review of Religions magazine was established in 1902 to defend Islam and discuss contemporary issues. Currently under the fifth successor, the message of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is spreading worldwide as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues its mission of preaching Islam's peaceful
Terror alert USA. MACEDONIAN INITIATIVE PRESENTATION 2006.
This is a power point presentation that Macedonian Initiative prepared and presented to various groups,
In Nigeria, Government Officials, Religious leaders, Traditional Leaders, and abroad to a number of Pressure groups in Europe and the United States of America.
Lesson 6 Sects Splinters and Rise of the MahdiAustin Boyd
This document provides an overview of the various sects and branches within Islam, including their origins and beliefs. It discusses the main division between Sunni and Shi'a Islam, tracing this split back to disagreements over leadership following the Prophet Muhammad's death. Several offshoots are also examined, such as Sufism with its mystical practices and the Nation of Islam in America. A key difference between Sunni and Shi'a concerns the latter's belief in a future Mahdi who will return to establish justice before the final judgment.
The document discusses the rise of Islamic terrorism around the world. It describes how Wahhabism and the Salafist movement in the 18th century laid the ideological foundations for modern terrorist groups. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in 1928, has also heavily influenced modern terrorism and seeks to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate. Groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Boko Haram have been inspired by the Brotherhood's doctrines and goal of spreading Islam through military jihad. The document examines the Brotherhood's history and gradual strategy to recreate the caliphate through political and social influence operations.
The document discusses the views and praise of various historians, writers, and prominent figures about the character of Prophet Muhammad. It quotes them affirming Muhammad's honesty, moral excellence, remarkable success in founding a powerful nation and civilized society, his revolutionary message of monotheism and egalitarian principles, and the enduring influence of his teachings over hundreds of years.
This document summarizes the contents of a book that argues Islam is not truly a religion of peace and tolerance as some claim. It presents historical evidence of widespread persecution, destruction and violence against Christians and others by Muslim rulers and empires over 14 centuries. This includes the burning of libraries, destruction of churches and temples, massacres of populations, and enslavement of millions. It argues the myths of Islamic tolerance and unity are false, and that the religion remains intolerant and divided today.
Muhammad was an inspirational and charismatic leader who possessed great morals and manners. He was appointed by Allah as the leader of Muslims and led through consultation and resolving conflicts peacefully. Non-Muslim scholars recognize Muhammad's immense influence on world history and establishing Islam across many lands through both religious and political means. Muhammad continues to be an effective role model for Muslims in providing moral and ethical teachings that promote human rights, peace, and acceptance across all people.
Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم an inspirational and charismatic leaderDr. Nasir Mustafa
Muhammad was an inspirational and charismatic leader who led through moral example and compassion. He established himself as a role model through his simple lifestyle and gentle nature, which allowed even strangers to identify him among crowds. As a leader, Muhammad emphasized consultation, resolving conflicts peacefully, and eliminating prejudices like racism. Non-Muslim scholars have recognized Muhammad's influence, with some describing him as the man who united the world and saved civilization during a period of decline and division. Muslims continue to look to Muhammad as the best example for ethical and effective leadership.
The document provides an introduction to the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, which was founded in 1889 in India by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. It has over 10 million members worldwide in 143 countries. The Movement promotes peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony. It believes the Holy Quran is the final message from God and the Holy Prophet Muhammad is the ultimate example. The current leader is Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, who guides the Movement from its international headquarters in London. The Movement is involved in extensive charitable work globally, including building mosques, schools and hospitals, and translating the Quran into many languages.
The document discusses seven major Islamic terrorist organizations:
1) Muslim Brotherhood - Aims to establish a global caliphate and infiltrate governments through "gradualism." Founded major terrorist groups like Hamas.
2) Hamas - Palestinian terrorist group that controls Gaza. Seeks Israel's destruction.
3) Hezbollah - Shiite terrorist group in Lebanon backed by Iran. Carries out attacks against Israel.
4) Al Qaeda - International Sunni jihadist group founded by Osama bin Laden. Inspires terrorist attacks worldwide.
5) Taliban - Hardline Sunni group that controlled Afghanistan from 1996-2001. Hosted Al Qaeda.
6) Boko Haram - Nigerian
The ISIS awareness: calling out for international attentionMina Woo
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) aims to bring Muslim-inhabited regions under its political control through adopting hardline beliefs from Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood. ISIS rejects Western interpretations and uses sophisticated social media and gruesome propaganda videos to spread its extremist Sunni ideologies and terrorize those who do not follow its beliefs. The United States is currently waging war against ISIS in response to beheadings of American journalists and civilians.
The Universal Peace Federation and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. International Leadership Conferences, symposia and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by "track II" diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being.
In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions.
Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is ranked as the most influential person in history by Michael H. Hart in his book "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History". Hart argues that no other individual has had as much influence in both secular and religious spheres as Prophet Muhammad. Non-Muslim scholars like George Bernard Shaw and Thomas Carlyle have also acknowledged Muhammad's achievements and influence.
The document discusses the rise of ISIS and its ideological roots in 18th century Wahhabism. It describes how Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab founded the Wahhabi movement in response to the decline of pure Islamic faith under the Ottomans. Wahhabism promoted a strict, literal interpretation of the Quran and hadith. The document argues that ISIS continues to be influenced by Wahhabism, adopting its extreme, violent stances toward those deemed impure or unbelievers. ISIS uses Wahhabi texts and aims to restore the caliphate based on Wahhabist principles of expanding pure Islamic rule.
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the worldAzis MACh
Islam is attracting thousands of converts in Britain each year, including some prominent figures. A new study finds that over 14,000 white Britons have converted to Islam in recent years, disillusioned with Western values. Some high-profile converts include landowners and celebrities. Muslim leaders see the conversion of prominent individuals as helping protect their community during difficult times. Experts note that for mass conversions of white Britons to occur, an inspirational transitional figure promoting an attractive vision of Islam would need to emerge first.
The document provides information on various topics covered in the August 2017 issue of The Review of Religions magazine, including:
1) An article about man's ability to receive revelation from God and how revelation helps guide people to truth and certainty beyond what can be achieved through reason alone.
2) A piece on gravitational waves and how the recent detection of gravitational waves has opened a new window for understanding the universe.
3) An explanation of the five pillars of Islam by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
4) A freelance journalist's account of visiting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's annual convention in the UK and reflecting on what she
The document provides background information on terrorism and al-Qaeda. It discusses various definitions of terrorism, the philosophical roots and early leaders of al-Qaeda including Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Yusuf Azzam. Profiles of typical al-Qaeda members are presented, showing most are well-educated young men from caring families who were radicalized through social bonds rather than mental illness or poverty. Al-Qaeda's goals are to remove Western influence from Muslim lands and establish sharia law globally, as outlined in bin Laden's 1998 fatwa declaring war on Americans.
This document contains a summary of the December 2017 issue of The Review of Religions magazine. It includes summaries of articles on the connection between Christmas and Jesus, an exhibit on religious art at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, an interview with the founder of the Al-Qalam Project, and a reflection on the true teachings of Islam according to women at an Ahmadiyya convention in the UK. There are also quotes from Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad on various topics such as brotherhood, the symbolism of minarets, and the importance of prayer and effort in attaining salvation. The magazine covers topics related to different religions and contemporary issues from an Islamic perspective.
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was a 19th century religious leader and reformer from Qadian, India who claimed to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi. He founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He had a keen interest in religion from a young age and deeply studied Islam and other faiths. Over time, he received divine revelations and his mission was to revive Islamic teachings and bring people of different faiths together. In 1889, under divine guidance, he established the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which has since grown worldwide. He authored over 80 books defending and explaining Islam. Some of his major works included The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam and Jesus in India. He advocated peace, justice
Honey is a sweet substance produced by honey bees from flower nectar. Bees collect nectar and carry it back to the hive, where they add enzymes and dehydrate it to produce honey. Honey is stored by bees as an energy source, especially in winter. Humans can extract excess honey without harming bee colonies. The article explores the history and health benefits of honey over three parts, based on a lecture given at the Review of Religions Research Canada Symposium.
You raise an important question. While standards of living have improved for many, religion continues to play a vital role in shaping healthy and progressive societies. Some key points:
1. Religion is the seed from which civilization has grown. By establishing moral and spiritual principles, religions have guided societal development for millennia. Even non-believers benefit from common values promoted by religions.
2. Religions have always aimed to uplift societies during times of decline. Prophets fundamentally transformed deteriorating communities into powerful civilizations through inspiring dormant minds and establishing justice.
3. Religion promotes compassion and welfare, which are pillars of stable societies. By encouraging care for the vulnerable, religions reduce disparities that cause unrest. A
- The document is an article from The Review of Religions magazine from November 2017.
- The main article discusses the purpose of the Promised Messiah's advent, explaining that it was to show people the path to God.
- Other articles in the magazine include discussions on women's rights in Islam, the meaning of the Muslim pledge, and a preview of an exhibit at the Ashmolean Museum on religious iconography.
Muhammad (peace be upon him), the prophet of mercy 4Teacher
Non-Muslim scholars from various backgrounds have recognized Muhammad's accomplishments and principles. They note his remarkable achievements and influence despite humble beginnings, establishing religions and empires through non-violent means. Many were impressed by his devotion to moral principles, kindness towards the less fortunate, and emphasis on spiritual matters over material things. Scholars acknowledge Muhammad as one of the most influential figures in history.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and its Responsibilities to Khilafatmuzaffertahir9
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
and its Responsibilities to Khilafat
The topic of my speech is: “The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and
its responsibilities to Khilafat.” This important subject has two main parts:
the first will answer the questions: what is the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community? Why did Allah establish it in this age? And what divine favors
has Allah bestowed on this community which other Muslims don’t receive?
The second part will cover the duties Ahmadi Muslims must discharge to
the Khalīfa of the time and the institution of Khilafat.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is that divine Jamā'at of sincere
and devout believers, which the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet (saw)
prophesized about. The prophecy was that God Almighty would raise a
Promised One, as a Messiah and Mahdī, at the beginning of the Islamic
14th century, and as a result, a community of pious and righteous souls
would arise at the hand of this great spiritual reformer. The Promised
Messiah’s divine mission would be to bring people back to God by restoring
the religion of Islam to its original spiritual eminence at the time of the Holy
Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and his companions.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was divinely initiated 123 years
ago in 1889 when Islam was under foul attack from all directions by its
enemies. The condition of the Muslims was desperate and without hope.
They were being devastated by their own immorality, religious ignorance
and deadly sectarian strife. This left them divided and helpless against the
zealous preaching of the Christian missionaries who flooded India after
British rule began in 1857. These missionaries boldly predicted that the
cross of Trinity would stand atop the Holy Ka’aba in Mecca as a sign of the
victory and superiority of Jesus over Muhammad, of Christianity over Islam.
This document provides analysis on why anti-American sentiment has grown in the Middle East over the past 30 years. It argues that failed leadership and flawed modernization efforts in Arab countries have led to stagnation, repression, and humiliation compared to the success of Israel. While Arab nations were once fascinated with the West, modernization is now seen as Westernization and Americanization, paralyzing their societies and economies. The document examines the broken promises of pan-Arabism under Nasser and the negative effects of wealth in the Gulf states without political progress. Overall, it asserts that the roots of 9/11 lie not in history but in the past few decades of dysfunctional regimes and rejection of real modernization in the Arab world.
The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today, his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation, and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
The 11 September Raid The Impossible Becomes Possible By Abu ‘ Ubayd...Light Upon Light
The document discusses the 11 September 2001 attacks and provides background information. It summarizes that:
1) The attacks were a major achievement that revived hope for Muslims and lifted up the mujahideen who carried them out.
2) Al-Qaeda spent years preparing, with training camps developing fighters' skills and an extensive financial network funding operations.
3) The 9/11 hijackers received effective guidance and training, allowing them to skillfully carry out the complex mission despite limited individual experience in al-Qaeda camps.
1) Numerous scholars, historians, and prominent figures are quoted praising the character and achievements of Muhammad. They highlight his moral example, ability to unite tribes, promotion of equality and brotherhood, and the endurance of Islam's core teachings over time.
2) Muhammad is described as transforming societies and uplifting mankind through both religious and secular means. Within his lifetime, he established a powerful nation and laid the foundations for an enduring spiritual empire.
3) The document urges readers to seriously consider and investigate Muhammad's life, achievements, and message for themselves, as they present extraordinary claims that could have profound significance if true. It encourages responding to this "tremendous challenge" by making an effort
The document discusses head-transplant surgery and religious unity. It includes:
1. An article on the history of head-transplant surgery and the potential future resurgence of the procedure in humans due to scientific progress.
2. Quotes from religious texts of various faiths promoting unity, brotherhood, and peace between people.
3. Biographical information on Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and his teachings of establishing religious harmony.
His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at the 14th National Peace Symposium. He expressed condolences for the Westminster attack victims and condemned all acts of terrorism. He emphasized that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community promotes peace globally and speaks against brutality according to Islamic teachings. His Holiness elaborated on some threats to world peace, including continued weapons sales abroad by Western nations and the UN's failure to maintain peace effectively. He also rebutted the accusation that Islam promotes violence.
This document provides copyright information and contents for a book titled "Understanding Islam" by Ed Decker. It is published by Lamp Post Inc. and Saints Alive In Jesus. The document includes a dedication to members of the armed services working to bring freedom to those held in Islamic fundamentalism. It then provides an introduction discussing the author's shock at the 9/11 attacks and his realization that America would face its most serious attack through Islam. The introduction aims to help readers understand Islam and have compassion for peaceful Muslims while addressing fundamentalism.
This document provides biographical information about Sarojini Naidu and includes two quotes attributed to her about Islam. It summarizes that Naidu was an Indian writer, poet, and leader who served as the first woman governor of free India. The quotes praise Islam's principles of justice and its embodiment of democracy through all being equal in prayer.
The document discusses prophecies and beliefs about the second coming of religious figures such as Jesus Christ and the Mahdi from several world faiths including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism. It provides quotes and passages from religious texts of each faith that reference figures returning or descending to bring justice and defeat evil. The document also profiles Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who claimed to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi awaited in Islam.
The document is the July 2017 issue of the Review of Religions magazine which includes articles on Muslim Television Ahmadiyya celebrating its 25th anniversary, profiles of some of the people who work at MTA, perspectives on the pillars of Islam, solidarity in the UK after terrorist attacks, and the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- The document is the October 2017 issue of The Review of Religions magazine.
- It contains articles on Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who claimed to be the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi.
- Other articles discuss preparing children to be righteous, a historical event in Karbala, divine decree, and the role of women in raising moral children.
الٰہی جماعتوں پر قربانیوں کے بعد نصرت الٰہی کا نزولmuzaffertahir9
خدا تعالیٰ کے محبوبوں، مقربوں اور مقدسوں کو ہمیشہ امتحان اور ابتلا میں ڈالا جاتا ہے تا کہ دنیا پر ثابت ہو کہ ہر قسم کے مصائب اور مشکلات کے باوجود وہ اپنے دعویٔ محبت الٰہی میں کیسے ثابت قدم نکلے اور مصائب کے زلزلے اور حوادث کی آندھیاں اور قوموں کا ہنسی مذاق کرنا اور دنیا کی ان سے سخت کراہت ان کے پائے استقلال میں ذرّہ برابربھی لغزش پیدا نہ کرسکی۔
صادق آں باشد که ایام بلا
مےگزارد با محبت با وفا
محمدیؐ خلافت کا سلسلہ موسوی خلافت کے سلسلہ سے مشابہ ہےmuzaffertahir9
محمدیؐ خلافت کا سلسلہ موسوی خلافت کے سلسلہ سے مشابہ ہے
پس جب کہ آخری دنوں کیلئے یہ علامتیں ہیں جو پورے طورپر ظاہر ہوچکی ہیں تو اس سے یہی ثابت ہوتا ہے کہ دنیا کے دوروں میں سے یہ آخری دور ہے اور جیسا کہ خدا نے سات دن پیدا کئے ہیں اور ہر ایک دن کو ایک ہزار سال سے تشبیہ دی ہے۔ اس تشبیہ سے دنیا کی عمر سات ہزار ہونا نص قرآنی سے ثابت ہے۔ اور نیز خدا و تر ہے اور وتر کو دوست رکھتا ہے اور اس نے جیسا کہ سات دن وتر پیدا کئے ایسا ہی سات ہزار بھی وتر ہیں۔ ان تمام وجوہات سے سمجھ میں آسکتا ہے کہ یہی آخری زمانہ اور دنیا کا آخری دور ہے جس کے سر پر مسیح موعود کا ظاہر ہونا کتب الہٰیہ سے ثابت ہوتا ہے اور نواب صدیق حسن خان اپنی کتاب حجج الکرامہ میں گواہی دیتے ہیں کہ اسلام میں جس قدر اہل کشف گزرے ہیں کوئی ان میں سے مسیح موعود کا زمانہ مقرر کرنے میں چودھویں صدی کے سر سے آگے نہیں گزرا۔
ہم مسلمان ہیں اور احمدی ایک امتیازی نام ہےmuzaffertahir9
اسلام بہت پاک نام ہے اور قرآن شریف میں یہی نام آیا ہے لیکن جیسا کہ حدیث شریف میں آچکا ہے اسلام کے 73فرقے ہو گئے ہیں اور ہر ایک فرقہ اپنے آپ کو مسلمان کہتا ہے ۔ انھی میں ایک رافضیوں کا ایسا فرقہ ہے جو سوائے دو تین آدمیوں کے تمام صحابہ ؓ کو سبّ و شتم کرتے ہیں۔ نبی کریم ﷺ کے ازواج مطہرات کو گالیاں دیتے ہیں۔ اولیاء اللہ کو بُرا کہتے ہیں ۔ پھر بھی مسلمان کہلاتے ہیں ۔ خارجی حضرت علی اور حضرت عمر رضی اللہ عنہما کو بُرا کہتے ہیں اور پھربھی مسلمان نام رکھاتے ہیں۔ بلاد شام میں ایک فرقہ یزیدیہ ہے ۔ جو امام حسین ؓ پر تبرہ بازی کرتے ہیں اور مسلمان بنے پھرتے ہیں ۔ اسی مصیبت کو دیکھ کر سلف صالحین نے اپنے آپ کو ایسے لوگوں سے تمیز کرنے کے واسطے اپنے نام شافعی ، حنبلی وغیرہ تجویز کیے۔ آج کل نیچریوں کاایک ایسا فرقہ نکلا ہے جو جنت ، دوزخ، وحی، ملائک سب باتوں کا منکر ہے۔ یہاں تک کہ سید احمد خاں کا خیال تھا کہ قرآن مجید بھی رسول کریم ﷺ کے خیالات کا نتیجہ ہے اور عیسائیوں سے سن کر یہ قصے لکھ دیے ہیں ۔ غرض ان تمام فرقوں سے اپنے آپ کو تمیز کرنے کے واسطے اس فرقہ کا نام احمدیہ رکھا گیا۔
shan e Khatam ul anbiya - شانِ خاتم الانبیاء ﷺmuzaffertahir9
اللہ تبارک وتعالیٰ کی ذات تمام فیوض وبرکات کاسرچشمہ ہے۔ وہ تمام صفاتِ حسنہ سے متّصف اور ہر خیرو برکت کا مبدء ہے ۔ دنیا کا ذرّہ ذرّہ اور وقت کا ایک ایک لمحہ اس کی بے پناہ اور کبھی نہ ختم ہو نے والی عنایات پر زندہ گواہ ہے۔ سنّت اللہ اس طرح پر جاری ہے کہ خداتعالیٰ اپنے ان افضال وبرکات اور فیوض وانعامات کو مختلف ذرائع سے دنیا میں ظاہر کرتا ہے۔ان بے شمار وسائل میں سے ایک اہم وسیلہ انبیائے کرام کی بعثت کا سلسلہ ہے۔ انبیائے کرام اس زمرۂ ابرار کے سرخیل ہو تے ہیں جو ایک طرف تو ہستی با ری تعالیٰ کے شاہد رؤیت ہو تے ہیں اور دوسری طرف دنیا کے لیے ان کا وجو د خدا نما ہو تا ہے۔یہ روحانی کمال اپنے اپنے درجہ اور مرتبہ کے مطابق ہر نبی کو حا صل ہو تا ہے۔چنانچہ اس میدان میں سب سے افضل، سب سے کامل اور سب سے بلند مرتبہ سید نا ومولانا حضرت محمد مصطفی ﷺ کو عطا ہوا کیونکہ آپ انبیاءؑ کے سرتاج اور تمام مقدسوں اور مطہروں کا فخر ہیں ۔آپؐ اس کائنات عالم کی علّتِ غائی ہیں کیونکہ آپ ہی کی برکت سے حیطۂ کون ومکان کو خلعت تکوین سے نواز ا گیا۔
’لا نبی بعدی‘ حدیث کا ترجمہ اور مفہوم صحابہ اور بزرگان امت کے مستند حوالے
مارے آقا و مولیٰ حضرت محمد مصطفی ﷺ کو اللہ تعالیٰ نے قرآن کریم میں خاتم النبیین کے عظیم الشان لقب سے سرفراز فرمایا ہے ۔ جس کے معنی عربی زبان کے محاورہ کے مطابق سب سے افضل اور بزرگ ترین نبی کے ہیں ۔ جو نبیوں کامصدق اور زینت ہو اور جس کی کامل اتباع سے خادم اور امتی نبوت کا فیضان جاری ہو ۔ قرآن کریم کی متعدد آیات اور احادیث یہی مفہوم بیان کرتی ہیں ۔
عض لوگ حدیث ’لا نبی بعدی‘ کا قرآن کریم کے بالکل خلاف یہ ترجمہ کرتے ہیں کہ حضور ﷺ کے بعد کسی قسم کا نبی نہیں آسکتا۔
اس حدیث کا ترجمہ اور مفہوم صحابہ اور بزرگان امت کے مستند حوالوں کے ذریعے پیش کیا جارہا ہے ۔
خلافت کے بنیادی معنی جانشینی کے ہیں۔ اسلامی اصطلاح میں نبی کے جانشین کے لیے خلیفہ کا لفظ استعمال ہوتا ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ قرآن شریف میں اللہ تعالیٰ کے نبیوں حضرت آدمؑ اور حضرت داؤدؑ کے لیے بھی خلیفہ کا لفظ استعمال ہوا کیونکہ وہ الٰہی صفات اختیار کرنے کےلحاظ سے روئے زمین پر اللہ تعالیٰ کے مقررکردہ جانشین ہوتے ہیں جن کو خلافت، نبوت عطا کی جاتی ہے۔
مذہب اور نبوت و خلافت کا تصور لازم و ملزوم ہے۔ قرآن شریف میں اللہ تعالیٰ نے گذشتہ قوموں جیسی خلافت مسلمانوں کو بھی عطا کرنے کا وعدہ فرمایا بشرطیکہ وہ ایمان اور اعمال صالحہ بجالاتے رہیں۔ ف
Khatm e-nubuwwat ختم نبوت ۔ قرآنی آیات کی روشنی میںmuzaffertahir9
حضرت مرزا غلام احمد قادیانی مسیح موعود و مہدی و معہود ؑ، بانی جماعت احمدیہ فرماتے ہیں’’مجھ پر اور میری جماعت پر جو یہ الزام لگایا جاتا ہے کہ ہم رسول اللہ ﷺ کو خاتم النبییّن نہیں مانتے یہ ہم پر افترائے عظیم ہے۔ ہم جس قوّت ،یقین ، معرفت اور بصیرت سے آنحضرت ﷺ کو خاتم الانبیاء یقین کرتے ہیں اس کا لاکھواں حصہ بھی دوسرے لوگ نہیں مانتے اور ان کا ایسا ظرف بھی نہیں ہے۔ وہ اس حقیقت اور راز کو جو خاتم الانبیاء کی ختمِ نبوّت میں ہے سمجھتے ہی نہیں ہیں ، انہوں نے صرف باپ دادا سے ایک لفظ سنا ہوا ہے مگر اس کی حقیقت سے بے خبر ہیں اور نہیں جانتے کہ ختم نبوّت کیا ہوتا ہے اور اس پر ایمان لانے کا مفہوم کیا ہے ؟ مگر ہم بصیرتِ تامّ سے (جس کو اللہ تعالیٰ بہتر جانتا ہے ) آنحضرت ﷺ کو خاتم الانبیاء یقین کرتے ہیں اور خدا تعالیٰ نے ہم پر ختمِ نبوّت کی حقیقت کو ایسے طور پر کھول دیا ہے کہ اس عرفان کے شربت سے جو ہمیں پلایا گیا ہے ایک خاص لذّت پاتے ہیں جس کا اندازہ کوئی نہیں کر سکتا بجز ان لوگوں کے جو اِس چشمہ سے سیراب ہوں۔ ‘‘ (ملفوظات۔ جلد اول ۔صفحہ ۳۴۲)
جماعت احمدیہ مسلمہ کے خلاف نشر ہونے والے دو پروگرامز پر تبصرہmuzaffertahir9
کچھ روز قبل میڈیا پر یہ خبر نشر ہوئی کہ کابینہ کے اجلاس میں یہ فیصلہ ہوا ہے کہ پاکستان میں اقلیتوں کا ایک قومی کمیشن بنایا جائے اور احمدیوں کو بھی اس کمیشن میں نمائندگی دی جائے۔ اس خبر کا ایک نمایاں پہلو یہ تھا کہ اس سلسلہ میں احمدیوں کی طرف سے کوئی مطالبہ نہیں کیا گیا تھا کہ انہیں اس کمیشن میں شامل کیا جائے۔ جماعت احمدیہ کا موقف اس حوالے سے بڑا واضح ہے اور سینکڑوں مرتبہ بیان کیا جا چکا ہے۔
یہ قدم خود ذمہ دار افراد اور کابینہ کے بعض اراکین کی طرف سے اُٹھایا گیا تھا۔ لیکن یہ خبر نشر ہونے کی دیر تھی کہ پورے ملک میں ایک ناقابل فہم شور شرابے کا آغاز ہو گیا۔ پہلے تو وزیر برائے مذہبی امور پیرنورالحق قادری صاحب نے بیان دیا کہ اس پر بحث ہوئی تھی لیکن ابھی کوئی فیصلہ نہیں ہوا۔ آئین پاکستان کے مطابق قادیانی غیر مسلم ہیں۔ پھر چودھری شجاعت حسین صاحب، سپیکر پنجاب اسمبلی پرویز الٰہی صاحب، اور وفاقی وزیر طارق بشیر چیمہ صاحب نے کہا کہ خواہ مخواہ پنڈورا بکس کھول دیا گیا ہے۔ پھر وفاقی وزیرعلی محمد خان صاحب کی طرف سے ایک مختلف بیانیہ سامنے آیا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ عمران خان صاحب نے تو اس تجویزکی مخالفت کی تھی اور کہا تھا کہ جب تک قادیانی اپنے آپ کو غیر مسلم نہیں سمجھتے اس وقت تک وہ کسی کمیشن کا رکن نہیں بن سکتے۔ اس کے بعد مختلف چینلز نے اس بارے میں پروگرام کرنے شروع کیے۔ اور حسب سابق ان پروگراموں میں کوئی ٹھوس علمی یا قانونی بات کرنے کی بجائے مختلف سیاسی پارٹیوں کے نمائندوں کو بلا کر انہیں اسی طرح لڑایا گیا جس طرح کسی زمانے میں پنجاب کے دیہات میں مرغوں کی لڑائی کے مقابلے کرائے جاتے تھے۔ اس مضمون میں اس بارے میں صرف اُن دو پراگراموں پر تبصرہ کیا جائے گا جو ندیم ملک لائیو کے نام سے سماء نام کے چینل پر5 ؍اور6؍مئی 2020ء کو نشر ہوئے۔ان دو پروگراموں کے میزبان ندیم ملک صاحب تھے اورتحریک انصاف کے صداقت عباسی صاحب، وفاقی وزیرعلی محمد خان صاحب، پیپلز پارٹی کی پلوشہ صاحبہ، اورمسلم لیگ ن کے طلال چودھری صاحب ان پروگراموں میں شامل ہوئے۔تفصیلات بیان کرنے سے پہلے یہ وضاحت ضروری ہے کہ اس مضمون کا مقصد کسی سیاسی بحث میں الجھنا یا کسی سیاسی جماعت پر تنقید کرنا نہیں ہے۔ لیکن جماعت احمدیہ کے خلاف چلائی جانے والی مہم پاکستان کو شدید نقصان پہنچا رہی ہے۔ اس مضمون میں صرف ان امور کی نشاندہی کی جائے گی۔
حضرت مسیح موعود علیہ السلام کی بعثت کی اغراضmuzaffertahir9
امّتِ محمدیہ کے کئی بزرگوں ( جیسا کہ حضرت شاہ عبد العزیز ؒ،صوفی بزرگ شیخ عبد العزیز ،مشہور صوفی و ادیب خواجہ حسن نظامی ،حضرت شاہ محمد حسین صابری ) نے امام مہدی کے ظہور کے زمانہ کا تعین بھی کردیا تھا جو کہ چودھویں صدی کا ابتدائی حصہ بنتا ہے۔ یہی وجہ ہے کہ وہ تمام علامات اور نشانیاں جو امام مہدی کے دعویٰ سے قبل پوری ہونی تھیں، پوری ہو گئیں اور ہر طرف بڑی شدت سے ایک مسیح اور مہدی کا انتظار ہو رہا تھا۔ عوام سے لے کر علماء تک سبھی، خواہ ان کا تعلق کسی بھی مکتبِ فکر سے ہو، بلاتفریق امت محمدیہ کے مرثیہ خواں نظر آتے تھے۔ خاص طور پر احادیث مبارکہ میں جو نقشہ آنحضرت ﷺنے امتِ محمدیہ کا کھینچا وہ من وعن پورا ہو رہا تھا۔ مسلمان زوال کا شکار ہو رہے تھے ،ہزاروں مسلمان عیسائی ہو رہے تھے اور اسلام مختلف فرقوں میں بٹ چکا تھا۔مسجدیں دھرم شالہ بنا دی گئی تھیں۔ایسے حالات میں خدا تعا لیٰ نے دنیا کے سامنے ہندوستان کی ایک گمنام بستی قا دیا ن سے ایک جوا ں مرد کو کھڑا کیا جوہر یک رنگ میں سرکارِ دوعالم ﷺکی پیشگو ئیو ں کا مصدا ق تھا۔
یہ مبارک ہستی حضرت مرزا غلام احمد علیہ السلام ہیں۔
حضرت مسیح موعود علیہ الصلوٰۃ والسلام اپنی بعثت کی غرض یوں بیان کرتے ہوئے فرماتے ہیں ک
‘‘ مجھے بھیجا گیا ہے تاکہ میں آنحضرت صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی کھوئی ہو ئی عظمت کو پھر قائم کروں اور قرآن شریف کی سچائیوں کو دنیا کو دکھائوں اور یہ سب کام ہو رہا ہے لیکن جن کی آنکھوں پر پٹی ہے وہ اس کو دیکھ نہیں سکتے حالانکہ اب یہ سلسلہ سورج کی طرح روشن ہو گیا ہے اور اس کی آیات و نشانات کے اس قدر لوگ گواہ ہیں کہ اگر اُن کو ایک جگہ جمع کیا جائے تو اُن کی تعداد اِس قدر ہو کہ رُوئے زمین پر کسی بادشاہ کی بھی اتنی فوج نہیں ہے۔
اس قدر صورتیں اس سلسلہ کی سچائی کی موجود ہیں کہ ان سب کو بیان کرنا بھی آسان نہیں۔چونکہ اسلام کی سخت توہین کی گئی تھی اس لیے اللہ تعالیٰ نے اسی توہین کے لحاظ سے اس سلسلہ کی عظمت کو دکھایا ہے۔’’
شمائلِ مہدی علیہ الصلوٰۃ والسلام آپؑ کی دعاؤں کا بیانmuzaffertahir9
‘‘دنیا میں دعا جیسی کوئی چیز نہیں الدُّعَاءُ مُخُّ العِبَادَةِیہ عاجز اپنی زندگی کا مقصد اعلیٰ یہی سمجھتا ہے کہ اپنے لئے اور اپنے عزیزوں اور دوستوں کیلئے ایسی دعائیں کرنے کا وقت پاتا رہے کہ جو رب العرش تک پہنچ جائیں ۔اور دل تو ہمیشہ تڑپتا ہے کہ ایسا وقت ہمیشہ میسر آجایا کرے …
‘‘اے ربّ العالمین ! تیرے احسانوں کا میں شکر نہیں کرسکتا تو نہایت ہی رحیم وکریم ہے اور تیرے بےغایت مجھ پر احسان ہیں ۔میرے گناہ بخش تا میں ہلاک نہ ہو جاؤں ۔میرے دل میں اپنی خالص محبّت ڈال تا مجھے زندگی حاصل ہو اور میری پردہ پوشی فرما ۔اور مجھ سے ایسے عمل کرا جن سے تو راضی ہوجائے۔میں تیری وَجْہِ کَرِیْم کے ساتھ اس بات سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں کہ تیرا غضب مجھ پر وارد ہو۔رحم فرما ۔اور دنیا اور آخرت کی بلاؤں سے مجھے بچاکہ ہر ایک فضل و کرم تیرے ہی ہاتھ میں ہے۔آمین ۔ثمّ آمین’’
بلادِ عرب پر آنحضرت صلی اللہ علیہ کے احسانات کاتذکرہmuzaffertahir9
حضورﷺ عرب کی ایک بستی مکہ میں پیدا ہوئے جہاں کے اکثر لوگ سخت مزاج اوروحشی صفت تھے۔ وہ کسی کی اطاعت قبول نہیں کرتے تھے۔ وہاں کی زمین سنگلاخ تھی اورلوگوں کے دل پتھر تھے۔شراب خوری اور زناکاری اس سرزمین کا دستور تھا۔ گویا کہ ضلالت کا ٹھاٹھیں مارتا ہواسمندر
تھا۔مگر یہ حلقہ ظلمت کدہ پھر نورِمحمدﷺ سے مستفیض ہوااورجہاں جہاں بادسموم کا تصور تھا وہاں رقص بہاراں کےجشن میں راحت آمیز ہوائیں اٹھکیلیاں کرنے لگیں۔
ہر دائرۂ حیات میں امن صرف خلافتِ احمدیہ کی بدولت ممکن ہےmuzaffertahir9
خلافت ایک ایسی حقیقت ہے جو اقوامِ عالم کو مساوات اور جمہوریت کی فلسفیانہ بحثوں سے نکال کر انتخاب کے میدان میں لا کھڑا کرتی ہے ۔ پھر تائید الٰہی اور نصرتِ خداوندی منتخب فرد کو اپنے حصار میں لے کر خلیفۃ اللہ اور ہر صاحب ایمان کا محبوب،آقا و مطاع بنا دیتی ہے ۔
تم میں سے جو لوگ ایمان لائے اور نیک اعمال بجا لائے اُن سے اللہ نے پختہ وعدہ کیا ہے کہ انہیں ضرور زمین میں خلیفہ بنائے گا جیسا کہ اُس نے اُن سے پہلے لوگوں کو خلیفہ بنایا اور اُن کے لیے اُن کے دین کو، جو اُس نے اُن کے لیے پسند کیا، ضرور تمکنت عطا کرے گا اور اُن کی خوف کی حالت کے بعد ضرور اُنہیں امن کی حالت میں بدل دے گا۔ وہ میری عبادت کریں گے۔ میرے ساتھ کسی کو شریک نہیں ٹھہرائیں گے اور جو اس کے بعدبھی ناشکری کرے تو یہی وہ لوگ ہیں جو نافرمان ہیں۔
توہین رسالت کی سزا (قرآن و سنت کی روشنی میں) muzaffertahir9
اللہ تعالیٰ نے جس طرح اپنی توہین کی سزاکا اختیار کئی مصالح کے باعث اس دنیا میں کسی انسان کو نہیں دیا اسی طرح اپنے رسول کی توہین کی سزا کا معاملہ بھی اپنے ہاتھ میں رکھا ہے
تعزیرات پاکستان کے مطابق نبی کریم ؐکی شان میں گستاخی اور توہین رسالت کی سزا عمر قید یا موت ہوسکتی تھی۔ 1992ء میں شرعی عدالت کے اس فیصلہ کی بنا پر کہ توہینِ رسالت کی سزا صرف موت ہی ہوسکتی ہے عمر قید کے الفاظ دفعہ 295Cسے حذف کر دیے گئے اور موجودہ ملکی قانون کے مطابق توہین رسالت کی سزا صرف موت ہے۔
دیگر قوانین کی طرح اس قانون کا مقصد بھی مفاد عامہ اور قیام امن ہی بتایا گیا تھا مگرگذشتہ سالوں کے تلخ تجربات کے بعد ہمیں افسوس سے کہنا پڑتا ہے کہ نہ صرف یہ کہ اس قانون سے مطلوبہ مقاصد حاصل نہیں ہوئے بلکہ الٹا اس قانون کو فتنہ ، فساد اورظلم کا ذریعہ بنایا گیاہے۔ بالخصوص کمزور اور اقلیتی گروہ اس کی زد میں آئے اور ذاتی عناد کی بنا پر توہین رسالت کے نام پر جھوٹے مقدمات درج کروانے کا ایسا سلسلہ شروع ہوا کہ حکومت بھی یہ سوچنے پر مجبور ہوگئی کہ یہ رجحان روکنے کے لیے ایک اَور قانون متعارف کروانے کی ضرورت ہے جس کے مطابق ہر غلط مقدمہ درج کروانے والے پر بھی گرفت کی جاسکے ۔ یہ تو اندرونی ملکی صورتِ حال ہے۔
ہمارے آقا و مولا سید الرسل جناب حضرت اقدس محمد مصطفیٰﷺ کو خدا تعالیٰ نے رحمۃ للعالمین بنا کر مبعوث فرمایا۔ آپ ﷺ کی رحمت کا دائرہ محض انسانیت تک ہی محدود نہ تھا بلکہ جیسا کہ عربی زبان کے لفظ عَالَمسے ظاہر ہے یہ رحمت وسیع تھی اور ہر قسم کا جاندار، چرند پرند اس دائرہ ٔرحمت میں شامل تھا۔
لیکن افسوس کے وہ نبی جو رحمت بنا کر بھیجا گیااس کی ذاتِ اطہر پر جو اعتراضات کیے جاتے ہیں ان میں سے بار بار دہرایا جانے والا ایک اعتراض یہ ہے کہ آپ ﷺ نے نعوذ باللہ دنیا میں بد امنی، فساد اورقتل و غارت پھیلائی اور مخالفین پر تلوار اٹھائی جس سے خون کی ندیاں بہ نکلیں۔
لیکن اگر ہم قرآن کریم ، احادیث اور تاریخ کا صحیح رنگ میں مطالعہ کریں نیز اُس علم الکلام سے مستفیض ہوں جو اس زمانہ میں آنحضرت ﷺ کے غلام صادق حضرت اقدس مسیح موعود علیہ السلام نے ہمیں عطا فرمایا تو ہمیں اس کے بر عکس ایک ایسے نبیؐ کی تصویر دیکھنے کو ملتی ہے جو نہ صرف اپنوں بلکہ پہلے اور آئندہ آنے والوں کے لیے بھی سراپا سلامتی و رحمت تھا۔ یہی وجہ ہے کہ عرش کا خدا اور اس کے فرشتے اس پاک نبی پر درود بھیجتے ہیں۔ اورتا قیامت مومنین کو یہ تاکید کی گئی کہ وہ بھی اس رسول مقبولﷺ پر درود بھیجتے رہیں۔
Religious Torrance of Hazrat Muhammad PBU- رسول اللہ ﷺ کی مذہبی رواداریmuzaffertahir9
مذہبی رواداری یہ ہے کہ اختلاف مذہب و رائے کے باوجوددوسروںکےلیےبرداشت کا نمونہ دکھانا، ان کے مذہبی عقائدو اقدار کالحاظ رکھنا، تحقیر کارویہ اختیار نہ کرنا اور نہ ہی ان کے جذبات کو ٹھیس پہنچانا۔اسی طرح دوسرے مذاہب کے لوگوں کے ساتھ اعلیٰ انسانی برتاؤکامفہوم بھی مذہبی رواداری میں شامل ہے۔
دیگر مذاہب میں مذہبی رواداری کا تصور اسلام کےبالمقابل تقریباً ناپید ہے۔ چنانچہ بائبل میں استثناء باب7آیات1تا6میں اس بات کا ذکر ملتاہے کہ جب یہود کسی قوم پر فتح حاصل کریں تو مفتوح قوم کوبالکل نابودکردیں، اُن کے ساتھ کوئی عہد نہ کریں اورنہ ہی اُن پررحم کریں۔اسی طرح اُن سے رشتہ کرنے کی ممانعت ہے اور ان کی عبادت گاہوں کو ڈھا دینے کاحکم ہے۔
اس کے با لمقابل اسلام رواداری ،امن اور احترام انسانیت کامذہب ہے۔ اسلامی شریعت کے مطابق اسلامی معاشرے کا ہر فرد بلاتفریق رنگ و نسل، مذہب و ملّت انسانی مساوات اور بنیادی انسانی حقوق میں یکساں حیثیت کا حامل ہے۔
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INTRODUCTION
..-~.....,,.,.,r~-- he Ahmadiyya Muslim Commu-
nity was founded by Hazrat Mirza
Ghulam Ahmad on March 23,
1889.He claimed to be the Mehdi
'W'll'·~':.'·yn~i and the Messiah of the age in
fulfillment of the prophecies of the Holy Ouran
and indeed as foretold in scriptures of other
principle religions. In pursuance of a divine
command he raised his lonely voice from a
tiny, unknown and isolated village of Qadian,
:India, cut off from the rest of the world.Among
thousands of his miracles and prophecies
was one in which God gave him glad tidings:
" I shall cause thy message to reach the
corners of the earth."
Despite desperate opposition,trialsand triubu-
lations, the Community's progress has re-
mained uniterrupted and is today moving from
strength to strength under the dynamic lead-
ership of its present supreme Head, Hazrat
Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth elected suc-
cessor of the founder.
hmadiyyat is described in the
Encyclopedia of Americana as
follows :
"Another modernist reformist sect
(of Islam) is the Ahmadiyah, which also main-
tains missionary centers in the United States
as well as Britain. It is so-called after Mirza
Ghulam Ahmad (d. 1908), a nativeof Oadian,
in the Punjab. Ahmad ... taughtthat Christ was
taken down from the cross while still alive and
finally made his way into northern India,where
he spent his last days. Ahmad considered
himself as the person in whom the double
mission of the expected Christian Messiah
and Moslem Mahdi were united.Heexpounded
the holywar (jihad) as striving after righteous-
ness, astruggle in which weapons are spritual
rather than physical." Encyclopedia Ameri-
cana, Vol. 19 : 'Muslim Sects'.
3. "...I have dedicated the whole of my life ... not to confine the spread of the light of
truth to the oriental world but, as far as it lies in my power, to further it in Europe,
America, ... where the attention of the people has not sufficiently attracted
towards proper understanding of the teachings of Islam."
(Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, Letter to Alexander Russel Webb, April 4, 1887)
azratMirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-
1908), championed the cause
of Islam at a time when Islam
was under severe attacks by
"""""'~" other faiths, and the Muslims
all over the worldwere subjugated, weak and
defenseless. Hazrat Ahmad, under Divine
command, proclaimed that the religion cho-
sen by Almighty God for the universal and
final manifestation of His unity was Islam and
Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him) was the last Law-bearing Prophet.
He claimed to be in complete subordination
of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and bless-
ings of Allah be upon him). He wrote more
than 80 books expounding the beauties of
Islam, and launching a universal mission of
its dominance through spiritual means.
The Promised Messiah and Mahdi
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
(1835-) 908)
-.-...rv-..-..1'"''""',..-.r.~• he mission of the Founder of
;:;iv...c:r1~-/ the Community was to revive
and rekindle mankind's faith in
God, to work for the renais-
~.11~~¥n~' sance of Islam, to gather and
unite all faiths under its banner, to recapture
Islam's lost moral excellence and glory, and
to reinstitute its true teachings. In fulfillment
of his divinely assigned role of the Prince of
Peace his mission was to inculcate among
mankind the spirit of tolerance, good will and
true brotherhood, and to abolish hatred and
discrimination based on race, color, creed,
culture, status, language or nationality. He
established Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
to serve others through selfless sacrifice,
devotion and love.
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4. ".... /have been sent to sow a seed and I have sown it. It will now grow
and bear flowers and fruit in due season and there is none who can
uproot if" (The Promised Messiah)
17"'~~1~ espite bitter opposition and at
times violent- persecution the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
became the most dynamic reli-
~~&~~ gious force within Islam with a
clear mission to take the message of Islamto
the corners ofthe earth. At presentthe Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community has ten million adherents
in more than 120 countries bonded in uni-
versal love and brotherhood. In the United
States the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Branches are established in 38 cities, with
eight Mosques and 38 mission houses, and
the numbers are growing. No barrier of dis-
crimination is permitted to stand in the way of
selfless devotion to promote the unification
of mankind through Islam.
A historic photograph of early members of the United States Ahmadiyya
Community with missionaries Sufi Matiur Rehman Bengalee and Dr. Khalil Ahmad
Nasir sitting on chairs 4th and 5th from the left.
5. "Our task today is to herald the news in all directions;
he who has a noble soul surely comes!"
(The Promised Messiah)
I
Mr. Muhammad Alexander Russel Webb
~~~rn he United States of America is
~~lhY1lB·~ one of those countries which
was blessed wih the message
oftrue Islam through the Promised
~~c~~~ Messiah himself. Hazrat Mirza
Ghulam Ahmad first conveyed the message
of Islam to the American people through a
pamphlet mailed to thousands of laymen and
clergy in Europe and America in the year
1885. This created aconsiderable interest in
Islam among various sections of the Ameri-
cans. Ajournalist, Mr. Alexander Russel Webb,
who later became American Consul in Phil-
lipines, became deeply interested and started
correspondence with Hazrat Ahmad. In a
letter dated 24 February 1887, Mr. Webb
wrote to the Promised Messiah: "... it occured
to me that I might through your aid assist in
spreading the truth here. If, as you say the
Muhamaden is the only true religion why
could I not act as its Apostle or promulgator
in America.... " (The letter from Mr. Webb and
the reply to it from the pen of Hazrat Ahmad
were originally printed in Shani Haq, 1887).
Consequently, Mr. Webb accepted Islam and
became an active missionary of Islam, es-
tablished seven Islamic branches in various
cities inthe United States, and in 1893, founded
a publication, "The Moslem World".
In his letter of condolence upon the death of
the Promised Messiah, Mr. Webb wrote:
"Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad accomplished
a great undertaking and conveyed the light
of truth to hundreds of hearts, which it could
not have reached otherwise. More than twenty
years ago I started my correspondence with
him and ever since then I have been deeply
affected by the fearless earnestness with
which he continued to spread the truth in the
pursuance of his purpose. Whithout a doubt
God Almighty had chosen him for this great
enterprise which he fulfilled completely. I am
sure that he will enjoy the companionship of
the saints and prophets in heaven."
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6. '
"If the pretender of Elijahship shows his willingness by any direct or
indirect means to enter the list against me, he shall leave the world
before my eyes with great sorrow and torment."
(The prophecy of the Promised Messiah Published in the New York Commercial Advertiser, October 26, 1903)
nother chapter in the history of
Ahmadiyyat in America is the
·fulfillment of the Prom ised
Messiah's prophecy about Dr.
John A. Dowie. Dr. Dowie a
congregational preacher educated in Scot-
land and Australia, proclaimed himself to be
the Prophet Elijah, the forerunner of Jesus in
his second advent. He was against the Mus-
lims and their religion, Islam. He claimed if he
was not God's prophet then there was none
else in the whole world who could be a true
prophet. (Leaves of Healing, Dec. 12, 1903)
Addressing the Muslims he asked them to
embrace Christianity otherwise, according to
him, they would perish from the earth. When
Hazrat Ahmad came to know about Dowie's
claim he called upon him to stop his antago-
nistic remarks about the Holy Prophet of Is-
lam. Hazrat Ahmad sent a leaflet to Dr. Dowie
challenging himto enter into a prayer contest
with him that whosoever was a liar should die
during the life of the truthful one. Dowie's
attention was drawn to the prayer contest in
1902 - 1903, and the American press gave a
wide coverage to it. Some newspapers car-
ried the picture of both Hazrat Ahmad and
Dowie. Dowie met his fate as of the prayer
contest. Hewasparalysed,hisselfmadedomination
Great ls Mirza
GhulamAhmad
The MessiahFORETOLD PATHETIC END OF DOWIE,
AND NOW HE PREDICTS PLAGUE,
FLOOD .&'ID EARTHQUAKE
dwindled and he was thrown out of the Zion
City, Illinois he himself had founded in 1901.
He lost his senses, and in full dejection and
disappointment, Dowie died in March 1907 -
of course during the life of Hazrat Ahmad.
7. Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih I
Hazrat Haji Mau/vi Hakeem Nuruddin
(May Allah be pleased with him).
(184 I- I 9 I4)
INSTITUTION OF
KHILAFAT IN
AHMADIYYAT
ccording to the prophecy of the
~~::."' Prom ised Messiah in his pam-
phlet, The Will, Khilafat was in-
stituted in the Ahmadiyya Move-
ment in Islam on his death in
1908. This is on the model of the Pious Khi-
lafat that followed the Holy Prophet Muham-
mad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him.
In this system of Khilafat, an electoral college
frommembers of the community elects aKhalifah
by majority vote. The Khalifah is the religious
head of the community and directs all affairs
of the community in complete accordance with
Islamic principles. The Khalifah usually asks
for a Bai'at from the community members to
re-affirm their allegience to him and the the
cause of Islam.
Hazrat Haji Maulvi Hakeem Nuruddin was the
first khalifa (successor) of the Promised Mes-
siah under the institution of Khilafat.
He was an erudite scholar who had quenched
his thirst of knowledge by studying in practi-
cally all the famous religious institutions of the
India, and had the privelege of learning and
residing for a long time in the Holy cities of
Mecca and Medina.
Not only an expert theologian and eminent
saint of his time, Hazrat Nuruddin was a tal-
ented physician as well. When the Promised
Messiah initiated the Bai'at (the pledge of
allegiance) on 23rd March 1889, he was the
first to owe allegiance to him.
8. Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih II
Hazrat Mirzg Bashiruddin Mahmood
Ahmad. (May Allah be pleased with
him). (7 889-1965).
"...Ahmadiyyat is the message of God
Almighty and not a scheme conceived by
any mortal being."
Q ~ ( nahistoric message to the Ameri-
t;-;.~ F can Jamaat, on the ocassion of
~ ~ndAnnual Ahmadiyy~Conventi~n
~'·°" in 1949, Hazrat Khal1fatul Mas1h
"""'=~~~~ 11said:
"I have been asked by our missionary-in-charge
in the United States of America, Mr. Khalil
Ahmad Nasir, to write amessage for you to be
read in your Second Convention. It is a pleas-
ure for me to do so. Twenty-Nine Years ago, I
sent Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, an old compan-
ion of the Promised Messiah (peace be on
him), to introduce the Ahmadiyya Movement
in your country. After reaching the United
States of America, he chose Chicago as the
center of his mission. His was a lonely voice
raised in support of the Truth about a quarter
of a century back; and probably the people
laughed when they heard him preach Islam.
Probably they thought every prophet and his
disciples were mad. But those who thought so
were mad themselves. The sheep that does
not recognize the shepard is mad and des-
tined for destruction, for it becomes the prey
of that old wolf, Satan, and loses all hope for
salvation.
"My dear friends and children! No country and
no people are absolutely without seekers for
truth.The voice which was taken as the babble
of a mad man by many, began to attract some
of those who were destined to be the pioneers
and torch-bearers of truth in the United States
of America. May be some of them have left this
world, their spirits might be hovering over
your heads just now seeing you in the seed
which is being sown by God in thewilderness,
as well in some well prepared soil, to grow in
time and become heavy crop to give anew life
to millions and millions of people of your coun-
try.
"My friends and children! Ahmadiyyat is the
message of God Almighty and not a scheme
conceived by any mortal being. So you should
look upon it as such and try to follow it literally
and with great care. No good citizen breaks
the law of hiscountry and so is the case of the
true believer.
"So always try and strive to know more and
more about Islam and Ahmadiyyat, so that
your actions may be in complete accord with
law chosen for you by your Creator."
9. Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih 111
Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad (May
Mercy of Allah be on him). (7909- 7982)
"We will win the hearts
of people with Love
and affection."
azrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad
,,._ .Jr., was born in 1909. In his child-
hood he committed the entire
text of the Holy Ouran to mem-
ory, and thus acquired the dis-
tinction of becoming a Hafiz-Quran. He re-
ceived his Bachelor's degree and the degree
of Honors in Arabic from the Punjab Univer-
sity. He pursued his post-graduate studies at
the Balliol College at Oxford University from
which he earned a Master's degree.
He was elected as the Khalifa in 1965 after the
death of Hazrat Mirza Bashirudin Mahmood
Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II. He tremendously
expandedthe missionaryactivitiesoftheCommunity
strengthening our missions in Europe, Africa,
and America. As the supreme head of the
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, he travelled
extensively in various parts of Europe, Africa
and America. His travels abroad enthused
among his followers a new spirit of dedication
and service to mankind. He visited the United
"The second century
of Ahmadiyyat will be
the century of
success and
domination of Islam"
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ill at dinner with
Muhammad Sadiq
States in 1976, to urge Americans to seek the
true Islamic teachings as the answer to their
many religious, social, economic and family
problems. He visited the United States again
in 1978.
"L 0 V E F 0 R A L L H A T R E D F 0 R N 0 N E"
10. Hazrat Khalifatul
Masih IV
Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad. Khalifatul
Masih IV.
"Indulgence in terrorism, even in the name of
the noblest objectives, is entirely
incompatible with the teachings of Islam. "
azrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad was
born in 1928 in Oadian, India.
He is the Supreme SpiritualHead
of the ten million Ahmadi Mus-
:;;.iv~"'~ lims living in more than 120
countries. He was elected to the office of
Khalifatul Masih IV on June 10, 1982.
He visited the United States in 1989, to cele-
berate the Ahmadiyya Centennial Celebera-
tions with Ahmadi Muslims in the USA. Follow-
ing are some excerpts from his historic Cen-
tenary Message to the world:
"...I most humbly and sincerely invite all my
fellow human beings to seriously study the
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam with prospect
of joining its fold.
"I call upon God, Who is All-Knowing and
Ever-Present, as my witness that the mes-
sage of Ahmadiyyat is nothing but Truth; it is
Islam in its pristine purity.
tions between man and man, and demolishes
all barriers of race, color and creed which
divide humanity.
Islam liberates man from the bondage of sin
and strengthens his ties with his Creator. It is
a religion so simple, yet so highly organized
as to meet the demands and the challenges of
the changing world.
"Islam permits no exploitation be it social,
political, economic or religious. The political
philosophy of Islam has no room for false or
deceptive diplomacy. Itteaches absolute morality,
and enjoins justice and fairness to friend or
foe alike, in every sphere of human interest.
"Islam neither permits coercion for the spread
of its own message nor gives licence to other
religions to do so. Indulgence in terrorism,
even in the name of the noblest objectives, is
entirely incompatible with the teachings of
Islam.
"The salvation of mankind depends on ac- "It is to this Islam I invite mankind."
cepting this religion of peace. Islam is the
religion which does away with all discrimina-
11. "...my followers will excel/ so much in knowledge and insight that they
will astound all others with the light of their truth and their reasoning
and their signs. "
(Prophecy of the Promised Messiah, Tajal/e yat-i-1/ahiyya, (1906) pp. 2 7-22)
Hazrat Chaudary Muhammad Zafrullah
Khan (May Allah be pleased with him).
(1893- 7985).
azrat Chaudary Muhammad
Zafrullah Khan (1893-1985) served
as aJudge of the Federal Court
of India (1941-1947). Upon the
~~~~ independance of Pakistan, he
became its first Foreign Minister and the leader
of its delegations to the United Nations serv-
ing as President of U.N. General Assembly in
1962-63. He became the President of the
International Court of Justice at the Hague in
.1970. Hazrat Chaudary Muhammad Zafrullah
Khan, a distinguished scholar in world rele-
gions, and author of several books on Islam
and Ahmadiyyat, represented Islamin numer-
ous international inter-faith meetings. His first
participation in the United States was in 1932
in the World Faith Congress held in Chicago.
He visi_ted many times the Ahmadiyya Mis-
sions in various American cities. In 1949 he
facilitated the purchase of a building in Wash-
ington DC which is serving as the Headquar-
ter of Ahmadiyya Movement in USA. His last
visit was in 1984 when he presided over and
spoke to an All Religions Founders Day meet-
ing at the University of Maryland at College
Park.
Dr. Abdus Salam, with missionaries of
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam in
Washington DC
n~::;~ rofessorAbdus Salamwas awarded
the Noble Prize for Physics in
1979, for his theoritical unifica-
tion of the two fundamental forces
a~~~ of nature. Ayear before the Noble
Prize, he was awarded the Royal Medal of the
Royal Society of London. He is a Foreign
Member of the National Academy of Sciences
of USA. His association with UN goes back to
1955, when he became Scientific Secretary to
the Geneva Conference on the Peaceful Uses
of Atomic Energy. He is very active in promot-
ing scientific research in developing coun-
tries.
12. . I
The First Ahmadiyya
Muslim Missionary
in America
Hozrot Dr. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq
(Moy Allah be pleased with him)
AHMADIYYA
MOVEMENT IN
AMERICA
he Ahmadiyya Movement in ls-
~~lh~lill·~ lam began its regular mission
in the U.S.A in 1920 under the
~~:<ti)!=l'( direction of Hazrat Mirza Bashi-
~~c~__.,~ ruddin Mahmood Ahmad, The
Second Successor of The Promised Messiah
and Mahdi, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, of
Qadian, India.
The first Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionaryin America,
Hazrat Dr. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, arrived in
New York on February 25, 1920; but he was
detained in Ellis Island, New York. He was
asked to write to the President of the country.
The Secretary of State replied on behalf of the
The First Ahmadiyya
Muslim Mosque in
America
President conveying his permission to him to Chicago Mosque
preach Islam in the United States.
Soon after his arrival, Dr. Sadiq established
the first Headquarters of Ahmadiyya Move-
ment in Islam in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1922, the first Ahmadiyya Mosque was
established in Chicago at 4448 Wabash Ave-
nue. The money for this project was donated
by Ahmadis in India.
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Dr. Sadiq started the first publication of the
Movement "The Muslim Sunrise" inJuly,1921.
This is aquarterly journal devoted to the pres-
entation of Islam in its true light. With the
expansion of the movement activities it was
felt that an active communication be carried
out. The monthly Ahmadiyya Gazette and
Alnoor(Urdu) were launched forthis purpose.
The Ahmadiyya women auxiliary publishes a
biannual magazine "Aysha".
The American Ahmadiyya Community
The first persons who accepted Islam we re a reflection of the multinational and
racial composition of the United States of America.
The new converts hailed form Eng land, Jamica, British Guiana, Po land, Russia ,
Germany, Azoras , Belg ium, Portugal , Italy and France. These conve rts were from
all races, demonstrating the uni versal brotherhood of Islam.
From 1921 to 1925, mo re than a thousand persons embraced Islam. Fro m th is
humble beg inning th e Ahmadiyya Movemen t has established Islamic Commun ities
in thirty-eight cities in the U.S.A.
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Ahmadi Muslim Missionaries in America
t?.!'r?,~r... ythe grace of Allah, through the
services of our Missionaries
Ahmadiyyat is on glorious march
in the United States.Hazrat Mufti
Muhammad Sadiq was the first
missionary to establish the regular Mission of
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam in America.
Since then the following missionaries have
served the cause of Islam and Ahmadiyyat in
the United States with dedication and hard
Hazrat Mufti Sufi Matiur Rehman work:
Muhammad Sadiq Bengalee
1. Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq
2. Hazrat Maulvi Muhammad Din
3. Sufi Mutiur Rehman Bengalee
4. Dr. Khali l Ahmad Nasir
5. Muhammad Yusuf Khan
6. Ghulam Yasin Khan
7. Mirza Munawar Ahmad
8. Abdul Qadir Zaigham
9. Syed Jawad Ali Shah
10. Nurul Haq Anwar
11 . Aminullah Khan Salik
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15. "/SHALL CAUSE THY MESSAGE TO
REACH THE CORNERS OF THE EARTH"
(Prophecy of the Promised Mesiah. Al Hakam Vol:2, No. :24 27 A ugust 7898)
12. Nafisur Rahman A.G. Soofi
13. Abdul Rehman Khan Bengalee
14. Major (Rtd.) Abdul Hamid
15. Major (Rtd.) Sharif Ahmad Bajwa
16. Muhammad Sadeeq Shahid
17. Mian Muhammad Ibrahim
18. Ata Ullah Kaleem
19. Masud Ahmad Jehlmi
20. Syed Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir
21 . Shaikh Mubarak Ahmad
22. Chaudhry Munir Ahmad
23. Muhammad Abdur Rashid Yahya*
24. lnamul Haq Kausar*
25. Zafar Ahmad Sarwar*
26. Mubashar Ahmad*
27. Syed Shamshad Ahmad Nasir*
28. Azher Haneef*
29. Mukhtar Ahmad Cheema*
30. Mirza Mahmood Ahmad*
* Currently working in the United States
Mirza Muna wa r
Ahmad
Abdul Ghafoor
Soofi
16. Ahmadiyya Muslim Communities (Jamaats) in the United States
ou may Arizona 452 Cheyenne Lane Illinois Minnesota
250 West Speedway Blvd., San Jose. CA 95123 2 S. 510 Rt. 53, 504 JamesAve.. #112
conveniently Tucson. AZ 85705 (408)226-5731 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 N. Mankato. MN 56001
contact our (602)624-4100 (312)790-0804 (507)387-7220
Mosques
520 Pacifica Ave.,
2521 North Sean Dr., Pittsburg CA. 94565 4448 S. Wabash Ave . Missouri
and Mission Chandler. AZ 85224 (510)458-9098 Chicago, IL 60653 4401 Oakwood St.,
Houses at the following
(602)963-9203 (3 12)268-8281 St. Louis, MO 63121
Connecticut (3 14)38 1-4850
addresses & phone California P.O. Box 943 2103 Gabriel St.,
11941 Ramona Ave., Wingdale NY. 12594 Zion, IL 60099 Maryland
numbers: Chino. CA 91710 (203)748-5674 (312)746-5585 4406 Garrison Blvd..
(714)627-2252 Baltimore, MD 21215
Washington D.C. Louisiana (410)664-2747
1221 West lst Street 2141 Leroy Place N.W. 3 Wind Gate Dr..
Merced CA 95340 Washington, DC 20008 Hatties Burg. MS 39402 1440 Briggs Channey Rd
(209)383-6766 (202)232-3737 (601)264-1518 Silver Spring MD 20904
(301)236-9457
Headquarters:
5600 Walerga # l Florida Massachusetts
Sa cramento, CA 95842 4307 W. 11th Ct.. Hialeah Brookfield Rd., Michigan
2141 Leroy Place, N.W.
(916)348-7681 Miami, FL 33012 Burlington, MA 01803 8218 Wyoming SL
Washington, D.C. 20008
(305)557-6678 (617)273-10904 Detroit, Ml, 48204
(202)232-3737
(313)933-9850
Some Mosques and Mission Houses in America
Washington D.C. Dayton , Ohio Tucson , Arizona Portland, Oregon
17. New Jersy Ohio Oregon Texas The Ahmadiyya Muslim Missions
291 Crooks Ave. , P.O. Box 338 9925 S.W. 35th Dr., 5018 W. 16th St throughout the world carry out a
Clifton NJ 07011 Athens, OH 45701 Portland OR 97219 Amarillo.TX 79106 regular program of publication
(20l )340-4637 (614)797-4811 (503)246-0813 (806)353-1566
of Islamic books and literature.
500 Bridge Street 297 Center Road Pennsylvania 3313 Sandy Trail Ln.,
A significant objective of the
Willingboro, NJ 08046 Bedford, OH 44146 5120 N. l0th SL Plano TX 75023 Movement is to make available
(609)877-2833 (216)439-4448 Philadelphia,PA 19104 (214)964-0755 to every Iiving soul on earth the
(2 15)455-4655 fruits of the Holy Quran, The
New York 44 Logwood Lane 812 1Fairbank Whiteoak Rd., Movement has so for published
86-71 Palo Alto Street Columbus, OH 43228 2522 Webster Av., Huston TX 77040 authoritative translations of the
Hollis, NY 11423 (614)278-9325 Pittsburgh.PA 15219 (713)896-8989 Holy Quran in 54 languages of
(718)479-3345 (412)682-4066
the world.
(718)776-2343 637 Randolph Street Washington
Dayton, OH 45408 334 S. George St., 471 8 26th Ave.,
564 Merchans Rd., (513)268-5512 York, PA 17404 N.E. Redmond, WA 98053 These translations as well as
Rochester, NY 14609 (717)843-3162 (206)868-1869 other books on Islam are
(716)288-7760 Oklahoma available through our Missions
2704 East 5th St. #2 South Carolina Wisconsin in the United States.
North Carolina Tulsa.OK 74104 l 128WestCL 5600 W. Fond du Lac Ave.,
3538 Brair Thorne Dr., (918)587-5240 Orangeburg SC 29115 Milwauki, WI 53216
Charlotte NC 28269 (803)531-4993 (414)447-9947
(704)596-8202
Clifton, New Jersey New York Baltimore , Maryland
18. VIEW P 0 INT
What others have to say about Ahmadiyytat
"As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights and Inter-
national Organizations, I have had the plea-
sure to become more aware of the tremen-
dous contribution that the ten million Ahmadi
Muslims have made to the countries and soci-
eties in which they live. Ahmadis have en-
riched all of our lives with their participation in
the entire realm of positive human endeavor.
Ineducation, medicine, law and other profes-
sions, in the arts and culture and in philan-
thropy the work of the Ahmadi Community has
been manifested. My admiration for the Ahmadiyya
Movement in Islam is hightened by the fact
that in some 117 countries the Community
faces various forms of discrimination and per-
secution, yet, the Ahmadi people remain a
peaceful, presevering and benevolent Com-
munity." Gus Yatron, Chairman, Subcommit-
tee on Human Rights and International Or-
ganizations, United States Congress.
"...The doctrines of the Ahmadiyya agree
on the whole with those generally taught by
the Islam. The most striking differences con-
cern onlythe Christology,the vocation of Mahdi
and the Jihad (the holy war). As to the first
mentioned doctrine, they assume that Jesus
did not die on the cross, but after his apparent
deathand resurrection migratedto India, strictly
speaking to Kashmir, in order to preach the
gospel in thecountry. There he is saidto have
died at the age of 120 years; his tomb at
Sirinagar is still known, but is mistaken for
that of prophet called Yuz Asaf (which accord-
ing to the Ahmadiyya must not be explained as
corruption of Bodhisatwa!).... Regarding the
vocation of Mahdiand the Jihadthe Ahmadiyya
teach that the task of the former is one of
peace, and that the Jihad against the unfaith-
ful must be conducted with peaceful means
instead of instruments of war; under all cir-
cumstances sincere obedience must be given
to the Government...." From: Shorter Encyclo-
pedia of Islam, edited by H.A. RGibb and J.H.
Kramers, Cornell University Press, 1965, p.24
"In Ahmadiyyat we appreciate Muslim piety
and sense the viability of Islam as a power
force in the modern world." Dr. Louis J. Ham-
mann, Professor of Religion, Gettysburg Col-
lege, Pennsylvania.
"Ghulam Ahmad was an examplary religious
figure, aseeker of truth who contributed much
to the advancement of Islam. In fundamental
beliefs Ahmadiyyat is very compassionate and
tolerant religion.Ghulam Ahmad required that
his followers refrain from injuring any person,
no matter what his or her religion ." Dr. Garth
N. Jones, Professor of Public Policy and Ad-
ministration, University ofAlaska, Anchorage.
19. "Ahmadiyya Muslims are known around the globe for their adherence
to their motto of 'Love for All, Hatred for None.'... "
Tony P. Hall, Member of the United States Congress.
"Over the years,Ihave become acquainted
with the many charitable and humanitarian
works of Ahmadiyya Muslims throughout the
world. In particular, I have great respect for
the Ahmadiyyat Muslim Community in the Dayton,
Ohio area which I represent in the United
States House of Representatives. Ahmadiyya
Muslims are a vibrant force in our community
and have made many contributions to the
well-being of our residents.
Ahmadiyya Muslims are known around the
globe for their adherence to their motto of
'Love for All, Hatred for None.'..." Tony P. Hall,
Member of the United States Congress.
"The organization and missionary achieve-
ments of the Movement are remarkable. The
later represents the most successful Islamic
proselytizing effort of the twentieth century
and led to the establishment of branches in
Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Af-
rica, Southeast Asia and Pacific Basin. The
vigor of its missionary enterprise arose from
the audacious universalism and self-confi-
dence of Ghulam Ahmad, which imparted a
global dimension to the spiritual vision and
the ability of his earlyfollowers. Dr. Stanley E.
Brush in The Encyclopedia of Religions.
"The Ahmadiyya Community has endeav-
ored to exert a constructive influence through
social projects, educational institutions and
health services. Its missionary zeal is to be
commended and so is its call for universal
brotherhood. Ahmadiyyas has been tested by
the fire of persecution and the ice of descrimi-
nation. I like their emphasis on friendship,
equality, tolerance and their opposition, in
contrast to some other religious leaders, to
bigotry and fanaticism. I welcome the Ah-
madiyya support to human rights, including
religious liberty-- the basic human right which
undergrids and supports all other human rights."
Dr. B. B. Beach, Secretary General Interna-
tional Religious Liberty Association.
20. Khalifatul Masih IV Visits the United States Of America
n 1986, the Fourth Successor
to The Promised Messiah and
"rl~l~~ Mahdi, Khalifatul Masih IV, Hazrat
~ Mirza Tahir Ahmad, visited the
~~~_.....~ U.S.A. His Holiness visited the
U.S.A. in 1989, during the Centennial year of
the Ahmadiyya Movement, and again in1991.
22. COME JOIN US... ·
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih, IV taking the pledge of initiation.
person who wants to join the
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam
takes the following pledge of
initiation at the hand of Khal-
~~~~.,,~l ifatul Masih or someone
appointed by him.
' I repent toaay at tfie fiana of.Jl.fimacf, ofa[{
tfie sins ana Gaa fiaGits to wfiicfi I was
aaaictecf,· ana most trutfifu[{y ana so[emn[y
ao I promise tfiat, to tfie fast aay of my fife, I
sfia[( avoia, to tfie Gest of my aGdity, a[{
manner ofsin. I wiff fio[c{ my faith aGove a[{
worfa(y consiaerations. I sfia[{ try, as far as I
can, to oGserve tfie ten conaitions of initia-
tion faia aown in tfi.e [eaj{et aatecf January
12, 1889. I seefJorgiveness of (joafor my
past sins'.
• I ask.,forgiveness of (joa, my Lora, I ask.,
forgiveness of (joa, my Lora, I ask.,forgive-
ness of (jocf, my Lore{, for aff my sins ana
turnto J£im. I Gear witness tfiat tfiere is none
wortliy ofworsliip e?(_cept (joa. J£e is One,
witliout partners ana I Gear witness tfiat
'Jvfuliammaa is J£is Servant ana 'Jvfessenger.
'Jvfy Lora, I liave wrongea my sou[ ana I
confess aff my sins. 'Do tfiou forgive me my
sins as tliere is none otlier wlio can forgive .'
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Conditions of The Covenant
~ irst, th.at tiff c£eatfi. fie sh.a{[
iiilliiliOoi ahstain a{togetfier from
<Xi'!5 associating anything witli
71.ffafi in h.is worship;
econc£, th.at fie sh.a{[ K:_eep away
aCtogetfier from ja{sefi.ooc£,
ac£uCtery, gazing Custfuffy,
crue{ty, c£ish.onesty, c£isorc£er,
«.11rr-...::.__,.._.._,, reheffion anc£ every f(jnc£ of
evd; anc£ sh.a{{ not affow himself to he
carriec£ away hy h.is passions, however
strong tfi.ey may he;
rrtt~~~~~ h.irc£(y, th.at fie sh.a{[ perfarm
~:>''<.lll/~'u;o'""""/ tfi.e five c£ady acts of worship,
accorc£ing to tfie '.Divine
commanc£ anc£ tfie c£irections of
tfi.e Jio(y Prophet, anc£ sh.a{[
try to tfie vest of h.is ahi{ity to offer tfi.e {ate
night voCuntary prayers to invo/(J. tfie
Messings of71.ffafi upon tfi.e Jio(y Prophet, to
ask.forgiveness for h.is own sins anc£for
supp{icating 71.ffafi for Jiis fidp; anc£ th.at
reminc£ing himself of71.ffafi. 's bounties, sh.a{[
praise Jiim continuous{y;
~ ourtHy, th.at fie sh.a{[ in no
way c£o fiarm to any of71.ffafi 's
~ creatures in genera{ anc£ to
....,,,..,.~~-:... Mus{ims in particufor hy
ig~~~~giving way to h.is passipns,
neither with. h.is h.anc£s, nor with. h.is tongue,
nor hy any other means;
~ iftHy, th.at in every state
~ wfi.etfier ofjoy or ofsorrow,
ofprosperity or ac£versity, fie
sh.a{[ prove himselffaith.ju{ to
~~~AA=:N 71.ffafi. anc£ sh.a{{ he reac£y to
enc£ure every f(jnc£ of insuCt anc£ pain, anc£
th.at in tfi.e fi.our of misfortune fie sh.a{[ not
turn away from 71.ffafi. hut sh.a{[ rather c£raw
cfoser to Jiim;
Mllfiill'IM:']l',,_;~ il(,tHy, th.at fie sh.a{{ not
foffow vu{gar customs anc£
sh.a{{guarc£ against aff evi{
indinations, anc£ sh.a{[ suhmit
~rr~'l..,;11.~ himself comp{etdy to tfie
authority of tfi.e Jio{y Quran anc£ sh.a{{ maK:_e
tfi.e Wore£ of71.ffafi anc£ tfi.e practice of tfi.e
Jio(y Prophet tfi.e guic£ing princip{es of h.is
Cife;
eventHy, th.at fie sh.a{{ c£iscarc£
pric£e anc£ fi.augh.tiness anc£
sh.a{[ pass fiis c£ays in
fiumdity, fow{iness, courtesy,
m~~~~ anc£ meef(_ness;
~-~,~~ igh.dy, th.at fie sh.a{[ fi.o{c£ h.is
¥, reCigion anc£ tfi.e c£ignity anc£
. ~. welfare of Jsfom c£earer th.an
h.is Cife, wea{tfi. anc£ cfidc£ren
~~:;..;;:o~ anc£ everything dse;
intHy, th.at fie sfia{[for tfi.e
saK:_e of71.ffafi., fi.ave sympathy
for 71.ffafi. 's creatures anc£
sh.a{[, to tfie hest of h.is
~~>~~'~ ahdity, c£evote h.is natura{
ta{ents towarc£s tfie promotion of th.eir
welfare; anc£
entHy, th.at fie sh.a{[ estaMish.
,._~1,_.,w,~/ a re{ationsfiip of 6roth.erfiooc£
with. me on conaition of
oheying me in affgooc£ things
~~,;-~,;y-~ anc£ ac£fiere to it tiff tfi.e c£ay of
h.is c£eatfi. anc£ tliat th.is reCationsh.ip sh.a{[ he
ofsuch. h.igh. orc£er th.at tfi.e {iK:_e of it sh.a{[
not he fauna in any worc£(y reCationsfiip
either offamdy or hetween master anc£
servant.
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