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English Translation of Keynote Deal with by Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Neighborhood on the Inauguration of the Nasir Mosque in Waiblingen, Germany on fifth September 2023
Translated from Urdu by The Overview of Religions Translation Crew.The Overview of Religions takes full accountability for any errors in translation
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After reciting Tashhahud, Ta`awwuz and Bismillah, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba), Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Neighborhood, Fifth Successor to the Promised Messiah (as), stated:
‘All distinguished company, Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatuhu (might the peace, blessings and mercy of Allah be upon you all).
Initially, I’m grateful to Allah the Almighty for enabling the members of our Neighborhood on this space to construct a mosque the place they’ll congregate and do justice in worship. They won’t solely do justice to their worship, however there are numerous different issues which can be crucial for [the benefit of] society, neighbours, and for their very own progress for which they may be capable to ponder and attempt to behave on.
After this, I want to thank the mayor of this metropolis, the councillors of our space and most people and neighbours for creating ease within the development of this mosque and serving to us.
This mosque that has been constructed isn’t just for males, reasonably the girl are additionally delighted for it. Simply now, after the prayers, I went to satisfy the ladies and kids within the mosque. One of many girls stated to me, “We now have been praying for a very long time for Allah to grant us a house. I’d even write to you for prayers. At this time, we’re completely happy that we’ve got a mosque the place we are able to congregate.”
Therefore, a mosque is the place males, girls and kids can all congregate. They maintain programmes which can be helpful for his or her ethical coaching. They not solely give them spiritual data however these programmes additionally incline them in direction of attaining secular data as nicely. They’re taught how they have to adhere to the nation’s legal guidelines. They’re taught about how they’ll develop into good residents. They’re taught the best way to be good to their neighbours. Therefore, alongside worship, folks coming to the mosque are taught all of this stuff.
Ameer Sahib [National President] talked about that charity work was performed on this space which individuals tremendously appreciated. Serving humanity and charity work are the very means by which the requirements of humanity may be gauged. By the grace of Allah, it is a rich nation, and there should not many wants however even nonetheless, the Neighborhood strives to hold out no matter charitable service is required. Nonetheless, in poorer nations akin to in international locations of Africa, or different lesser developed international locations, not solely does the Ahmadiyya Neighborhood construct mosques, however we additionally construct colleges, hospitals, mannequin villages the place primary wants are supplied, they’re supplied with the means for clear water and orphanages are constructed. These are all of the charitable works that we do all over the world, irrespective of faith or background.
I’ve talked about on varied events, and can reiterate right here once more, that almost all of our charitable work, whether or not within the type of colleges, hospitals, and varied different establishments are benefitting a whole bunch of hundreds of individuals all over the world, who should not Ahmadi. In truth, seventy to eighty % should not solely non-Ahmadi, however they don’t seem to be even Muslims. Lots of the individuals who profit are Christians, Pagans, or belong to different faiths.
Thus, working for the welfare of individuals is our hallmark and to hold out these providers is part of our religion. Allah the Almighty has instructed us to hold out work for the betterment of the folks. Allah the Almighty states that if an individual doesn’t fulfil the rights of fellow mankind, then the worship one performs within the mosque for His sake might be thrown again onto that individual. Firstly, one should fulfil the rights of individuals after which flip to Allah, in flip Allah will settle for their prayers and grant them a reward. That is the instructing that we should always attempt to observe.
The Nationwide President talked about that the Lord Mayor helped tremendously in acquiring the land and so I want to thank him once more. He then assisted throughout varied different phases of the development. Subsequently, he’s deserving of our gratitude. In the identical approach we owe because of our neighbours.
Almost about the state secretary for integration – though I have no idea the small print – however primarily based on the temporary introduction that I’ve earlier than me, he additionally spoke briefly at present and talked about that there are lots of trials dealing with the world at present. The purpose that I actually preferred was his assertion that faith guides in direction of the options to all these issues.
Lately, individuals are drifting away from God Almighty. The Church has raised this concern and so has the Mosque, followers of different faiths additionally maintain the grievance that individuals are shifting away from faith and from the One who created them. Because of this we face various points. The assorted illnesses on the planet, wars or different points outcome from the truth that we’ve got forgotten that we’re from the progeny of Adam and have been created by that God, Who introduced this whole world into existence.
There are folks of various colors, belonging to totally different religions, belonging to totally different nations. Because the Qur’an mentions, that is for recognition. Being a part of totally different peoples, and being divided into tribes, totally different races and backgrounds is so folks can recognise each other. In actuality everyone seems to be equal; subsequently, as a folks, we should always recognise this distinction. After we perceive this distinction, then lots of the points that he [i.e. state secretary] has talked about, [will be solved], the coronavirus pandemic, different illnesses, storms and hurricanes and so forth.
Nonetheless, there are lots of points that we’ve got created ourselves owing to which there’s turmoil and chaos on the planet. The rationale for this as I discussed is that we’re forgetting our Creator and we’re shifting away from faith. If we grasp this actuality and ponder over the true teachings of faith, then there may be not a single faith – whether or not it’s Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism or some other – that teaches its followers to usurp the rights of others and create dysfunction. The founder of every faith taught love and concord, and we should undertake this instructing. Nonetheless, Islam has taught us that it’s our responsibility to discharge the rights owed to others. As I discussed at first, if we don’t fulfil the rights of different folks and don’t assist others, if we don’t perform welfare work, if we don’t take care of these in want, or take care of orphans or the needy, then our worship might be futile as will attending the mosque. Therefore, that is our strategy and we work in step with this precept.
Equally, the member of the provincial parliament was in attendance. She additionally spoke about freedom of faith and I thank her for this. She spoke about obeying the regulation of the nation. It is a elementary tenet. Islam strictly instructions one to observe the legal guidelines of the land. Islam has commanded us that after obedience to Allah and His Messenger (sa), one ought to adhere to the legal guidelines of the federal government, as a result of it has granted them spiritual freedom, permission to construct mosques, and permission to worship. If a authorities provides spiritual freedom, one mustn’t solely be grateful to them, however ought to observe the legal guidelines of that authorities with much more adherence.
Islam additionally teaches that love for one’s nation is a part of religion. Therefore, on this regard, it’s our accountability to observe not solely the legal guidelines of the nation but additionally these in authority, and to indicate full cooperation with the federal government. That is what can stop strife and dysfunction, and develop an environment of mutual love and brotherhood and set up peace. If this isn’t the case, then peace can’t be established in any respect.
The state secretary additionally spoke about training as nicely. On this regard, I shall say that our Messenger (sa) laid a lot emphasis on training, that he as soon as said that an individual ought to search data from the cradle to the grave, that’s, to repeatedly search data. It’s data and training which shall enlighten you to broaden your thoughts, and allow you to achieve excessive morals, and with this, it is possible for you to to attract the eye of the world to peace and to make efforts in direction of this. In truth, he [the Holy Prophet (sa)] even talked about the training of girls – there are usually doubts and misgivings about Islam usurping the rights of girls – the Holy Prophet (sa) said that you must present a very good training to your daughters. He stated that one who has three daughters, and offers them a very good upbringing, makes them a helpful a part of society, and supplies them with the means to face on their very own two toes, then such an individual shall enter paradise. That is the standing of girls; which Islam teaches us. It tells us that they need to purchase such an training, and one ought to give particular emphasis to the training of girls, in order that the following technology might be taken care of. When that is the case, then certainly, the one who raised them will enter paradise, and the kids which such a lady then raises shall attain a very good standing on this world and the following.
Then, I want to thank the consultant of the district for his phrases about giving us a spot on this nation, and for granting us spiritual freedom. For this, we’re grateful to him. Lots of the individuals who have migrated right here from Pakistan have come from such circumstances the place they didn’t have any spiritual freedom and their freedom to follow their faith was seized from them. What may be better than the truth that after coming right here, they now have the liberty to worship the One God, and may brazenly inform those who they worship the One God and what their faith teaches.
The mayor of this metropolis additionally talked about some fantastic sentiments. He stated that it was a dream that has now been fulfilled. Certainly this was a dream of the Ahmadiyya Neighborhood, which has been fulfilled. As I discussed at first, a lady stated that it was a dream that has been fulfilled. At this time, our males, girls and kids, have attended and gathered right here to worship. That is how we’ll maintain our different programmes as nicely.
As I’ve talked about, the mayor additionally expressed the identical, that spiritual freedom is a vital proper. If the federal government affords its residents freedom of faith, it’ll create peace and foster brotherhood and affection in society. Islam instructs us to fulfil the rights of our neighbours. Now {that a} mosque has been constructed, a few of our neighbours might have doubts or reservations, or that due to the mosque folks have gathered in giant numbers; some slogans have been being raised, some folks might have been disturbed. Nonetheless, in respect to the rights of neighbours, Islam teaches that everybody who lives inside 40 homes from you might be your neighbours and you could fulfil their rights. The Founding father of Islam has laid such emphasis upon fulfilling the rights of neighbours that his Companions and followers remarked, “We thought that maybe our neighbours would even be entitled to a share from our inheritance.” That is the extent to which this [right] has been emphasised. And the definition of a neighbour is anybody who lives inside 40 homes from you, those that journey alongside you, those that work alongside you in workplaces and people you meet while touring. You could attempt to fulfil their rights as neighbours. Islam has drawn our consideration towards fulfilling the rights of each member of society and to think about them our neighbours. When one achieves this, it’ll create a spirit of peace, love, tolerance in society. After this has been established correctly, it additionally turns into a method for the progress of a rustic – not just for these instantly concerned, but additionally for the nation as an entire. Thus, that is our mindset and that is the message we unfold because the Ahmadiyya Muslim Neighborhood.
I hope that after the development of this mosque, Ahmadis will additional refine their conduct, morals and teachings and current them to the remainder of the world, to this society, of their setting, to the folks of this metropolis, and to their neighbours. They may then study that the true teachings of Islam are of peace, love, and tolerance. Moreover, [they will learn that] by abiding by this very instructing, we are able to fulBil the rights of Allah the Almighty and the rights of humanity.
Could Allah the Almighty allow all of our Ahmadis who dwell right here to develop into a logo of tolerance, love and peace for you all. With this prayer, I want to conclude my deal with. Thanks.’
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