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Official transcript of deal with by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) on the Nationwide Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema UK 2023 on thirtieth April 2023, from the Baitul Futuh Mosque, Morden, UK
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) stated:
‘With the grace of Allah, the Nationwide Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema [gathering] of the UK Jama’at is going down right now. The aim of the Ijtema is for Waqifeen-e-Nau to hitch collectively to boost their ethical state, to extend their spiritual data, to raised perceive their targets, and above all, to be impressed in direction of creating an eternal bond with Allah the Almighty. The programme has been organized to facilitate your spiritual coaching and religious growth so that you simply grow to be nearer to Allah the Almighty, as in search of His nearness is the final word goal for each Waqif-e-Zindagi [life-devotee], reasonably for each true Muslim.
As you might be all conscious, your mother and father decided earlier than you have been born to dedicate and commit your lives to the service of the Jama’at. Nonetheless, Waqf-e-Nau usually are not compelled to stay inside this scheme, reasonably upon reaching an age of maturity, all members of Waqf-e-Nau should decide for themselves in the event that they want to renew the pledge made by their mother and father and proceed their Waqf [dedication]. Lots of you might have already reached maturity or are quickly approaching it.
Certainly, a few of you might be married with youngsters and are now not dependent upon your mother and father. Consequently, most of you might be now not at an age of ignorance or immaturity and so ought to be capable to totally comprehend and grasp the gravity of the enterprise you might have taken as a member of Waqf-e-Nau. Typically phrases, should you make a promise or pledge to any particular person, you have to strive your degree finest to fulfil it. In any other case, you’ll be responsible of deceit and betray the opposite particular person’s belief.
As Waqf-e-Nau, the pledge you might have made is on a unique degree fully as it isn’t made with any particular person however instantly with Allah the Almighty. You could have every promised to spend your lives in His service and be prepared for each sacrifice and hardship for His sake. Therefore, right now I want to point out the spirit and degree of sacrifice required to efficiently fulfil and honour the calls for of the pledge of Waqf-e-Nau.
At the beginning, it’s crucial that you simply frequently try to raise the requirements of your religion in Allah the Almighty and His faith. Solely by attaining the love and nearness of Allah the Almighty can members of Waqf-e-Nau fulfil their pledge of bai’at [allegiance] to the Promised Messiah (as) and the calls for of their Waqf.
The covenant you might have made calls for absolute religion and belief in Allah and requires you to consistently try to construct a dwelling reference to Him. It calls for that you simply be prepared for each sacrifice for the sake of Allah and be completely devoted, honest and constant to Him in each side of your life. On one event, the Promised Messiah (as), while mentioning what constitutes true religion and loyalty to God, referred to the truth that Allah the Almighty has praised Hazrat Ibrahim (as) in chapter 53, verse 38 of the Holy Qur’an with the phrases:
وَاِبۡرٰھِیۡمَ الَّذِیۡ وَفّٰی
“And of Abraham who fulfilled the commandments.”[1]
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In relation to this verse, the Promised Messiah (as) stated that Allah the Almighty has testified to the supreme obedience and honest loyalty of Hazrat Ibrahim (as) as a result of he not solely made a pledge, but in addition fulfilled it. As I’ve stated, your pledge is of utmost seriousness and magnitude. In essence, you might have affirmed earlier than God that you’ll be prepared for each attainable sacrifice and hardship for His sake and can, till your dying breath, search to serve your religion.
I firmly consider that if each member of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme, with purity of coronary heart, lives as much as this pledge, then collectively you’ll be able to deliver forth an incredible religious revolution on the planet and liberate society from the chains of ethical decay wherein it has grow to be shackled. Nevertheless, for this you’ll need the assistance and love of Allah the Almighty, and to achieve that, you have to give priority to Him over all the pieces else.
Explaining the purpose, the Promised Messiah (as) stated:
“To achieve the love and nearness of Allah the Almighty, one should manifest absolute truthfulness and sincerity for Him. The love that Hazrat Ibrahim (as) gained was due solely to the faithfulness and absolute devotion that he confirmed to God.”
The Promised Messiah (as) continues, “The verse ‘and of Abraham who fulfilled the commandments’ signifies that Hazrat Ibrahim (as) confirmed absolute sincerity and loyalty to Allah. To manifest loyalty, faithfulness and sincerity with Allah the Almighty requires a type of dying.”
The Promised Messiah (as) additional stated, “Till an individual is totally able to utterly forsake all of the pleasures and sights of the world and till an individual is able to endure each type of humiliation, hardship and battle for the sake of God, it’s not possible to achieve the advantage of truthfulness and sincerity. Due to this fact, to be actually devoted and honest to Allah requires an individual to be prepared to surrender all of his wishes and worldly pursuits for His sake. It requires an individual to willingly stand up to humiliation and rejection, to be prepared for all attainable sacrifices and to soak up each sort of torment and grief for the sake of His religion.”[2]
As Waqf-e-Nau, the onus is on you, much more than different Ahmadis, to be devoted and obedient to Allah the Almighty in each respect. But, that path to Allah the Almighty just isn’t straight or easy. Certainly, the Promised Messiah (as) has acknowledged that at each flip and nook, there are worldly sights that may corrupt an individual’s religion. In truth, the Promised Messiah (as) has equated something that takes an individual away from God to be a false idol.
The Promised Messiah (as) has acknowledged, “Idolatry just isn’t merely that an individual worships a tree or a stone, reasonably each such factor that proves an impediment in achieving the love of Allah and takes priority over Him is an idol. Man harbours so many idols inside himself that he doesn’t even realise that he’s responsible of worshipping them.” He continues, “Thus, till an individual doesn’t sincerely grow to be God’s and till he’s not able to endure each trial and tribulation in His method, this can be very troublesome for him to develop true constancy and sincerity with God.”[3]
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The Promised Messiah (as) goes on to elucidate why Allah the Almighty has praised Hazrat Ibrahim (as) and conferred such honour upon him; the Promised Messiah (as) states, “Did Ibrahim (as) attain his title for nothing? No. Quite, the phrases, ‘and of Abraham who fulfilled the commandments’ was bestowed upon him solely after he was able to sacrifice his personal son.“
Hazrat Ibrahim (as) gained the love of God due to his willingness to surrender all the pieces for His sake to the purpose that he even stood able to sacrifice his beloved son.
The Promised Messiah (as) states, “Allah the Almighty wishes the sensible manifestation of 1’s religion. Solely via motion and deeds is He happy and such actions demand anguish and battle.”[4]
Consequently, trials and tribulations are a obligatory a part of life for a believer. It’s fairly straightforward to proclaim that you’re loyal to Allah the Almighty and prepared to tolerate all the pieces for His sake, however true religion is definitely demonstrated when an individual is examined and the place actual sacrifice is required.
Furthermore, for these individuals who exhibit endurance and belief in Allah even throughout occasions of nice battle, the Promised Messiah (as) has given glad tidings. The Promised Messiah (as) states, “When an individual is able to tolerate ache and grief for the sake of God, then God Almighty saves him from such sorrows. When Hazrat Ibrahim (as), in fulfilment of the command of Allah the Almighty was prepared for the sacrifice of his son and had totally ready for it, then Allah the Almighty saved him. He was hurled into the hearth, however the fireplace couldn’t damage him.”[5]
The Promised Messiah (as) states that when Hazrat Ibrahim (as) demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice his son for the sake of Allah the Almighty, then Allah stopped him, and He testified to his faithfulness and sincerity. Thus, each Waqf-e-Zindagi, together with all Waqifeen-e-Nau, have to be able to endure no matter hardship and adversity comes their method for the sake of Allah the Almighty. If each Waqf-e-Nau and life devotee achieves this, they’ll take into account that they’ve efficiently fulfilled their pledge of Waqf and are destined to be the beneficiaries of the eternal blessings of Allah that He has promised to those that commit their lives purely for His sake.
So, all the time maintain in view the extraordinary method wherein Hazrat Ibrahim (as) fulfilled his pledge. Equally, it’s best to look to the Companions of the Holy Prophet (sa), who displayed unimaginable ranges of religion and devotion. They surrendered all private wishes and have been ever prepared to present their lives for the sake of their religion.
Equally, the Companions of the Promised Messiah (as) additionally confirmed exemplary requirements of sacrifice. Amongst his followers have been those that relinquished all materials pursuits and worldly alternatives for the sake of their religion. They included exceptionally well-educated individuals who had gained bachelor’s and grasp’s levels, which was extraordinarily uncommon at the moment, and for whom there was large demand in society. As a substitute of in search of fame and fortune, they left behind all the pieces and got here into the service of the Promised Messiah (as). They devoted their lives to the service of Islam and fulfilled their pledges with no second thought for what that they had left behind.
So, it’s with this mindset that the Waqifeen-e-Nau and Waqf-e-Zindagis ought to search to reside their lives. If not, their declare of getting devoted their lives will probably be hole and never primarily based on fact.
I reiterate that you have to all recognise the worth and significance of your pledge, and for this, probably the most essential aspect is to develop a private bond and loving relationship with Allah the Almighty. As I’ve stated many occasions earlier than, you have to elevate the requirements of your worship. Each Waqf-e-Zindagi and Waqf-e-Nau should supply the 5 each day prayers every day with punctuality and will rigorously replicate upon the that means of every prayers.
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It’s narrated that after, in the course of the time of the Holy Prophet (sa), a Muslim entered the mosque while the Holy Prophet (sa) was sitting with a few of his Companions. The person had not provided Namaz [prayer] and so provided it on his personal. As soon as he had completed, he approached the Holy Prophet (sa), who instructed him to supply it once more. The Companion did as instructed and returned to the Holy Prophet (sa). As soon as once more, the Holy Prophet (sa) instructed him to repeat the prayer. So, he went and provided it for a 3rd time. After once more observing him, the Holy Prophet (sa) instructed him to wish once more. Upon this, the Companion stated, “O Messenger of Allah, I’ve provided the prayers as I understand how and can’t pray in a greater method than this. So, please educate me how one can pray.”
In response, the Holy Prophet (sa) defined how one can do justice to Salat [prayer]. He defined that in Namaz, an individual ought to reward Allah the Almighty, categorical his love for Him, and recite Surah Fatihah, Durood Sharif [sending peace and salutations upon the Holy Prophet (sa)], and all the opposite obligatory prayers whereas pondering over their meanings.
Furthermore, the Holy Prophet (sa) defined {that a} Muslim ought to prostrate in sajdah [prostration] with full humility.[6] Therefore, it’s best to supply each Namaz with due care as prescribed by the Holy Prophet (sa) reasonably than rapidly going via the motions.
As well as, a Waqf-e-Nau ought to be common in providing Nawafil, voluntary prayers, in order that their relationship with Allah the Almighty turns into stronger. Solely when a private and dwelling bond together with your Creator develops inside you’ll you begin to attain the usual of loyalty required of an individual who fulfils his pledge or pledges and who has vowed to dedicate his life for the sake of his religion.
Equally, as Waqf-e-Nau, you have to recite the Holy Qur’an each day and browse its translation. As well as, it’s best to research the commentaries of the Promised Messiah (as) and the Khulafa in order that your understanding of its teachings will increase. In any other case, if you don’t perceive the Qur’an’s teachings, how will you practise them, and the way will you convey its message to others? How will you be capable to ask others to just accept what you your self are unaware of?
Moreover, it’s the obligation of those that have devoted their lives to exhibit the very best attainable ethical requirements and to hunt to undertake each sort of advantage. In your each day lives, it’s best to observe the perfect morals and etiquettes if you find yourself with your loved ones, mates, and fellow college students and in your entire dealings. At all times maintain quick to the belief and by no means allow your self to have interaction in falsehood. Converse to others respectfully and kindly.
A few of you might be married, while others will, Insha’Allah, [God-willing] get married sooner or later. On this regard, Waqf-e-Nau ought to prioritise righteousness and piety in relation to discovering a spouse in order that your private home setting is spiritual and based on the teachings of Islam. In actuality, you’ll solely take into account righteousness to be your precedence when marrying in case you are religious-minded and worth your religion above all the pieces else. As soon as married, you have to deal with your wives with love and kindness and fulfil their wants as finest you’ll be able to. You should additionally set the very best instance on your youngsters. Provided that you manifest glorious morals in entrance of them and information them in direction of righteousness will you fulfil your duties to them and in direction of safeguarding the subsequent technology of the Jama’at.
One other vital advantage that you have to undertake is modesty. Don’t be underneath the misunderstanding that modesty is one thing just for girls and ladies to apply; reasonably, it’s important for boys and males as effectively. On this society, indecency and vulgarity is seen nearly in every single place. So, if you find yourself out in public, it’s best to decrease your gaze reasonably than look curiously in each path and in direction of these indecent issues which might be opposite to your religion.
Equally, keep away from all immoral and obscene content material on social media, tv or elsewhere. Publicity to such content material is extraordinarily dangerous. It will probably simply corrupt one’s thoughts and adversely have an effect on your behaviour. Many research and media reviews have confirmed that publicity to pornography or comparable vulgar materials is vastly damaging, each at a person degree and for the broader society.
For instance, research have proven that viewing such content material results in disturbing attitudes amongst boys and males in direction of girls and ladies and infrequently to violence. Unquestionably, each Ahmadi should exhibit modesty, however there are even larger expectations and calls for upon those that have devoted their lives for the sake of Allah.
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It is usually extraordinarily vital that the Waqifeen-e-Nau pay specific regard to fulfilling their duties as members of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya [Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association] or Atfalul Ahmadiyya [Ahmadiyya Muslim Children’s Association]. You need to take a full half of their Ijtemas and different occasions and be prepared for no matter duties are required of you. While the Waqf-e-Nau Ijtema is a one-day occasion, the Nationwide Khuddam and Atfal Ijtemas often happen over three days, and so it’s best to attend as a lot as attainable and take a full half within the varied actions and programmes.
Once you attend such occasions, it ought to be your agency intention to extend your spiritual data and enhance the apply of your religion. You need to set such a excessive instance that different Khuddam and Atfal clearly discern the distinction between Waqf-e-Nau and others. On this method, you’ll grow to be constructive position fashions for them. If you happen to obtain such requirements, you’ll absolutely grow to be the beneficiaries of numerous blessings and rewards from Allah the Almighty.
Equally, within the subject of tabligh [propagation], the Waqf-e-Nau ought to be on the forefront of spreading the message of Ahmadiyyat. On this period, the opponents of Islam are attacking the teachings of Islam each day. Moreover, ignorant and completely false interpretations of Islamic teachings by extremists allow them to unfairly malign and mock our faith.
Therefore, to enlighten the world of the matchless teachings of the Holy Qur’an and to tell mankind of the unparalleled standing of the Holy Prophet (sa) is the paramount obligation of each Ahmadi and particularly Waqf-e-Nau. To achieve success in tabligh, it is important that you simply achieve spiritual data, and you have to additionally sincerely pray that Allah blesses your efforts and people of different Ahmadis engaged in spreading the message of Islam.
To win folks’s hearts, you have to guarantee your private instance and conduct is past reproach. Present sympathy and love for others and look after these in want. In case you are type and thoughtful, you will see that individuals are naturally inclined in direction of you, and it’s extra seemingly they are going to be drawn in direction of the teachings of Islam. By observing your pious nature, any false false impression about Islam will naturally be eradicated from the hearts and minds of non-Muslims.
It is usually crucial that the Waqf-e-Nau try to develop an unbreakable religious bond with the Khalifa of the time and show the very best requirements of loyalty and obedience to the establishment of Khilafat. In case you are honest with Khilafat, it is not going to solely profit you personally and be a way of gaining the rewards of Allah, it can be sure that the unity inside our Jama’at will develop ever stronger.
One other high quality that you have to search to domesticate is humility. You need to abandon all types of conceitedness and egotism. Don’t assume yourselves higher than others. Certainly, it’s best to have a hatred for conceitedness and self-importance. Allah the Almighty loves those that are humble and abhors those that are proud. Regardless of his nice standing, the Promised Messiah (as) was all the time the epitome of humility. In consequence, he obtained a revelation from Allah the Almighty that “Your humble methods have been preferred by Him.”[7]
Having taken the bai’at of the Imam of the Age, the Promised Messiah (as), and pledged to behave upon and propagate his teachings, we should endeavour to be like him. We should try on daily basis to instil inside ourselves these qualities and virtues elementary to righteousness. Solely then will we be amongst these lucky souls who’ve fulfilled the targets of their Waqf and the calls for of their pledge.
Earlier than concluding, I additionally want to remind you that Promised Messiah (as) has acknowledged that his followers ought to search to study concerning the world and achieve its perception. Accordingly, aside from spiritual research, Waqifeen-e-Nau should additionally try to excel of their secular training. At all times search to extend your data, and don’t waste time on trivial issues. Take into account how one can profit humanity and advance human understanding.
The Waqifeen who enrol in Jamia Ahmadiyya also needs to, alongside their spiritual research, attempt to improve their secular data. It’s vital for missionaries to have an understanding of what’s occurring on the planet to allow them to relate to different folks.
Moreover, these Waqifeen-e-Nau finding out or working externally, notably in analysis, ought to endeavour to climb to the head of their respective fields of studying. If you happen to excel in buying worldly and non secular data, you’ll have the mental armoury to propagate the message and teachings of Allah the Almighty and defend Islam from those that search to defame it.
Moreover, you’ll, Insha’Allah, achieve the power to deliver folks in direction of the worship of the One God and underneath the banner of he who was probably the most honoured of all mankind, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa).
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On the finish, I sincerely pray that Allah the Almighty allows all of you to fulfil the pledge you might have made to dedicate your life for the sake of Islam with unconditional loyalty and sincerity. Might He grant you the aptitude to raise your ethical and religious requirements and allow you to repeatedly improve your service to the Jama’at. Might you be counted amongst probably the most devoted troopers of the religious military of the Promised Messiah (as), whose mission is to not conquer lands or territories however reasonably to win the hearts of mankind and to deliver the folks of all nations, races, and beliefs in direction of Allah the Almighty. Might all of you, as Waqifeen-e-Nau, come to play an excellent position in conveying the message of Islam and Ahmadiyyat to each nook of the world. Might Allah allow you to take action, Ameen.’
[Original source – published in The Review of Religions online]
ENDNOTES
[1] The Holy Qur’an 53:38.
[2] Al Hakam Vol. 7, No. 10, 17 March 1903, p. 1 referenced in Tafsir Hazrat Masih-e-Mau’ud Vol. 7 p. 306.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid pp. 306-307.
[6] Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Adhan Bab Amr al-Nabi (sa) allazi la Yutimmu Ruku’ahu bi al-I’adah.
[7] Tadhkirah p. 595 Fourth Version.
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