As-Shafi - The(Spiritual) Healer (Dec 26th 2008)

Todays Friday sermon Huzoor continued with Divine attribute As-Shafi, and talked about spiritual aspect of healing for the spirtiual illness of mankind.

Like the way physical illness needs medicine to cure , spiritual illness of man needs guidence from God to keep away from bad things and become good and righteous. As much as we need to feel good recovering from physical illness, same way it is so important and neccessary to get rid of our bad habits and replace it with righteousness .

It is God's way that He sends guidence to mankind through prophets and saintly people all the time. God send the The Holy Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him ) a perfect model for the human being to follow, with a perfect book The Holy Quran - a word of God, a perfect and complete guidence revealed to the mankind by God Almighty.

Huzoor said we should understand and follow the guidence mentioned in the Holy Quran to be good and be successful in every way. May Allah help us to do so. Ameen

As-Shafi - The (Physical) Healer (Dec 19th 2008)

Todays Friday sermon Huzoor talked about one of the divine attribute of God called As-Shafi means 'The Healer" - the one who cures.

Huzoor said people around the world are suffering from various kinds of illnesses and some recover and some do not. Regardless of the advanced facilities and technology, people realize that cure is not something a physician and his medicines can promise,but cure ultimately comes from the Almighty Allah.

Allah has created cure for every illness and these are hidden in nature – in vegetation and animals alike. Holy Quran and Hadiths, contain many such references – like honey , fly, black cinnamon, dates, water, mushroom etc. are few examples.

Huzoor enjoined Ahmadi students to get involved in these reasearches and urged all Ahmadi doctors to always keep in mind 'Allah is As-Shafi- the one who cures' and spread this message to their patients with prayers.

Huzoor said illness and disease comes from God, so does health and healing comes only from God. We should always pray and seek God's help and should never feel that only such and such doctor or hospital can help or cure them. May Allah help us to do so. Ameen.

Huzoor's trip to India (Dec 12th 2008)

In today's Friday sermon, Huzoor talked about his recent trip, where he visited Chennai and Kerala, located in the southern part of India.

Large population of Hindus and Muslims resides in this part of India. Huzoor said the people of Kerala are very tolerant by nature and good to each other. They live in a atmosphere of unity and brotherhood among the followers of all other religions.

Ahmadi Muslims who resides here have a deep love and devotion to God and His messenger.The learned people are close to 100% in this state.This gives us the opportunity to talk about God Huzoor said. They are good and are ready to listen.

We should reach out to good people conveying good things about God. Its only through love, affection and politeness we can spread the message of God.

May Allah help us to do so . Ameen.

A True believer submits to the will of God (Dec 5th 2008)

In today's Friday Sermon Huzoor explained , the way a true believer of God submits to the will and wish of God.

God helps come all the time. We cannot achieve any type of success or victory without Gods help.Submitting ourselves to the will of God means we accept whatever God gives , irrespective of what we desire, like or dislike.

We can only get to know what God desire is for us through prayers. When we pray we ask for everything what we think is good for us.
In the Holy Quran God says "It may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you, and it may be that you like a thing while it is bad for you. Allah knows and you know not " (2: 217)

Huzoor said, a true believer is the one who accepts whatever God gives and be happy with it. Sometimes it is hard we can't accept what we do not like. But , once we do it, we will be happy when future unfolds, with all good things for us.

May God help us to be a true believer to accept His will and wish. Ameen.

We are here to worship God - (Nov 28th 2008)

Our dear Huzoor delivered his Friday sermon from the Masjid Bait-ul-Qudus, Calicut, in the state of Kerala,India.

Huzoor said, the purpose of man's creation is to worship God. After believing in One God, the most important and fundamental way of worshiping God is through offering five daily prayers.

Prayers are very important to achieve nearness of God. Prayers should be said as if we stand right in front of God. We should understand God is watching us and He can see us. Prayers offered this way make us feel the nearness of living God.

Only righteous people can achieve the nearness of God. To stay righteous we must keep away from all bad things and embrace good things and practice the teachings of Holy prophet (peace and blessings of God be upon him) and Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).

Remember, Huzoor said, Khilafat is only promised to those who are righteous.If we want this blessing to stay with us, we must always keep the purpose of our creation in mind, that is to worship one and only God.

May God help us to do so. Ameen.

Al Wahab- The Bestower ( Nov 21st 2008 )

In today's Friday sermon Huzoor explained about a Quranic prayer which talks about the divine attribute of God called Al-Wahab means The Bestower.

Prayer - "Our God,let not our hearts be deviated from the right path after you have guided us.Bestow your mercy on us. Sure, you are the Bestower"

Gods grace and blessings have enabled us to accept Holy prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and the eternal system of Khilafat.This is the right path we Ahmadi Muslims believe and has been guided by Almighty God.

Huzur explained we ask Gods mercy to stay in this path and humbly supplicate not to take us away from this blessing due to any negligence of ours.We ask to keep us safe from all evil and increase us in taqwa and in faith.

Huzur said saying this beautiful prayer should be ‘routine’ for every Ahmadi This supplication will help safeguard our Salat and our Salat will, in turn, safeguards us. May Allah enable us to safeguard our worships and our deeds. Ameen.

Al Wahab - The Bestower (Nov 14th 2008)

In Today's Friday Sermon our dear Huzur explained one of the Divine attribute of God called Al Wahab. Wahab is an arabic word which means Bestower. Bestower is the one who bestows and bless on his servants.

God is the one who blesses when we ask and also when we do not ask. He bestows His blessings all the time in our lives which when we look upon makes us realize indeed our God is a Living God.

Huzur explained about the prayer God has taught us, based upon this attribute . The prayer where parents pray for each other and their children, so that moral excellence and goodness may continue from within the family to one generation to another.

To leave behind a child whether its boy or girl, who is firm on taqwa - righteousness becomes a foremost duty of any parent who lives the life of a servant of the Gracious God and gives precedence to God in all matters.

Allah only wishes us to learn ways and means of seeking good.He has drawn our attention to a most significant aspect that we should not simply seek the pleasure of God for ourselves,rather also for our future generations.

May Allah enable all of us to do so. Ameen

Objectives of the Mosque (Nov 7th 2008)

Huzur delivered today’s Friday Sermon from Bradford, England at the occasion of the inauguration of a new mosque Baitul Mahdi.

Huzur praised the beautiful mosque and said the purpose of having a mosque is to fulfill the rights of the One and Only God and our fellow mankind.The real beauty of the mosque will be seen when we walk in the path of taqwa-righteousness and fulfill our objectives.

Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) was sent so that people may recognize God.He had come to lay the foundation of peace.The mosques of his Community should lay the foundation of love,
peace and forbearance.

Huzoor says each Ahmadi should try that along with the building of mosque they focus on worship of God with sincerity and create a peaceful atmosphere. Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said God makes a home in Paradise for the one who builds a mosque on earth.

Huzoor announced contribution made by different Jamaat across the world for Tehrik e Jadid this year.Huzur prayed that may Allah reward all those who participated, may He bless their wealth and may they enhance their standards of worship of Allah.Ameen.

Al Razzaq - The Provider (Oct 31st 2008)

In Todays Friday Sermon Huzoor talked about one of the many attributes of Allah called Al-Razzaq.Razzaq is an arabic word which means Provider. Provider is the one who supplies all our daily needs.

It is Allah who has created us and He provides us. He gives and supports to sustain our life. Allah enlarges the provision to whom so ever He pleases and makes it difficult to whom so ever He pleases.

Allah has reminded the believers,to spend on their relatives, the poor and the needy.Believer,having firm faith in God, out of his earnings or savings spends according to the commandment of God.

The one who gives a helping hand to poor are the one who will gain the pleasure of Allah and prosper.It becomes our duty to help the needy and we should not consider this act of help as a charity,rather as a fulfillment of our religious responsibility.

Huzoor said we should avoid borrowing money,to buy things which is not in our capacity,rather we should be happy and content with whatever means we can easily afford. A true believer when difficulties arise stays strong in right path and believes, God will take care of his needs.

Huzoor prayed that may Allah guide us in the right path and enable us to practice the true teachings of Islam, Ameen.

Divine Blessings (Oct 24th 2008)

In today's Friday sermon, our beloved Huzoor talked about Divine blessings from God, on our Community Jamaat Ahmadiyya, the true Islam.

Huzoor said, he was on his travel to France and Germany, where he inaugurated mosques which were constructed by the community against all odds and difficulties. These were purely, a Divine grace and blessings of Allah the mighty.

Huzoor also graced the reception,which was held at London Houses of Parliament to celebrate the Khilafat e Ahmadiyya Centenary. Huzoor said, the fact that the message of Islam was heard at the Houses of Parliament tells us,its a divine blessings from Allah.

Allah has so willed to bring the mission of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) to completion. The mission is to unite all good and pious people under the banner of Ahmadiyyat, The True Islam. For this, God has established a system of Khilafat, under whom the Community is gathered on one hand and be a recipient of divine blessings.

Huzoor said all the progress of the community that we observe, is in accordance with Divine promises from mighty God, made to Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). May we become true representatives of Islam and witness the fulfillment of the Divine promises.

May Allah enable us to do so. Ameen.

True believer (Oct 17th 2008)

Huzur delivered today’s historic Friday Sermon from Berlin, Germany at the inauguration of Khadija Mosque.

Huzoor talked about the pure and sincere sacrifice made by the believers for the construction of the mosque and elaborated on the characteristics of a True believer, who believes and obeys Allah, His messenger and have accepted Promised Messiah (On whom be peace).

Believer does good and forbids evil. He does everything out of love and fear of Allah. He is regular in observing prayers at the prescribed time and pays zakat.

Huzoor says being a believer, we should raise the standards of saying the truth and make it our distinction to always speak the truth. Honoring promises should be our character and identity so that anybody around us would trust us.

We should be good and kind to our neighbors and friends who lives next door and in school. We should not think ill of others and make negative comments. Making sacrifices for each other to bond with true friendship, forgiveness and patience should be our way.

May we set good examples and practice the true spirit of Islam and Ahmadiyyat and love of God and His Messenger. May Allah enable us all to do so. Ameen

Mosque-The House of God (Oct 10th 2008)

Huzur delivered today’s Friday Sermon from the very first mosque ever built in France,in the town of Saint-Prix named Masjid Mubarak, Bait ul salaam.

Huzur said having a new Mosque is something that should make us feel very thankful and be grateful to Allah. The way to be grateful is to make regular five daily prayers, be righteous and do good deeds.

Mosque makes worship of God easier. Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said that anywhere an introduction of Islam is needed, a mosque should be built. We Ahmadi Muslims holds this responsibility of representing a True Islam, having accepted the Imam of Age Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).

Huzoor says the real beauty of the mosque is not in beautiful building, rather it is, in gathering of sincere worshipers for daily prayers.Also, our real beauty is not in our physical appearance rather it is in our righteousness.The one who keeps away from bad and practice good makes him/her more beautiful in the sight of Allah.

With sincerity in our prayers and righteousness in our hearts,we should pray to enable to take the message of The Ahmadiyaat - The true Islam to the good people. May Allah help us to do so. Ameen

Al Muhaimin - The Protector (Oct 3rd 2008)

In today’s sermon, Huzoor discussed one of the many names of Allah called " Al-Muhaimin".
Al-Muhaimin is a Arabic word which means The Protector.It also means a Guardian the one who takes care of the person.The one Who watches over us all the time and make us feel, safe and secure from harmful things.

Huzoor says especially the messengers of God who bears the message from God to the mankind,benefits more with this character of Allah Almighty.

When messengers of God go through very difficult times and the situation they are facing seems so difficult,then Allah with his mighty power protects them as if its a miracle.Allah does so, so that the truthfulness of the prophets is upheld and the message they conveyed be thus revealed to the entire mankind in the world.

Huzoor(aba) said Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and our Promised Messiah (as), they all emerged victorious on all counts is a proof in itself that they were a true Prophet of God and that God was with them at every step of the way.

Huzoor says in a dream he was told to convey the jamaat members to recite the following prayer.
"Lord, everything serves Thee;then Lord protect us and help us and have mercy on us"
May Allah keep us away from all harm and protect us from all sorts of evil. Ameen.

Significance of Friday Prayers (Sep 26th 2008)

Today's Friday sermon Huzoor explains about the excellence and the significance of Friday Prayers.

Allah has commanded Muslims that, the moment they hear the call for Friday prayers, they should turn their attention to the remembrance of Allah and leave aside their work.

Huzoor says the first act of piety one shows in coming for Friday Prayers is the sense of obedience to the commandment of Allah.This act of obedience of a person to leave all his work and come to the mosque for the sake of Allah brings success.

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said Ramadan being the most excellent of all months, Friday is the excellent of all days and is the greatest in the sight of Allah.
Also, those who arrives in the mosque early and wait for the sermon to begin is rewarded abundantly.

Each Friday a moment comes when Allah accepts all prayers and the reward of good works is increased many times on Friday.Huzoor says Fridays of Ramadan have particular importance,that Allah with immense grace comes even nearer and listens to us day and night.

Huzoor says it should not be just the Fridays of Ramadan or the last Friday in Ramadan that should motivate us to go to the Mosque.Rather we, Ahmadis who believes in Promised Messiah (as)should stay firm on righteousness and observe this Friday and all Fridays to come.May Allah enable us to do so. Ameen

Seek Forgiveness from God (Sep 19 2008)

This Friday sermon Huzoor emphasized on Allah's mercy and forgiveness for the Muslims who keep fast and pray during this Holy month of Ramadhan.

Huzoor says it is with Allah's mercy alone that one is enabled to fast. Allah creates a special environment for the month of Ramadan where He keeps Satan the evil one away from believers, so that he is not free to tempt us and make us difficult in doing good things.

Allah asks us to 'seek forgiveness' and says 'surely, I am Most Forgiving and Merciful'. Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said that Allah states "I forgive the sins or the mistakes, even if the sins are [the size of] mountains". Therefore, Huzoor says it is the task of us to seek and turn to Allah during this month when Allah's mercy and forgiveness is granted more than at other times.

It should not be that, we seek forgiveness during this Holy month and completely forgets about it for the rest of the year. Rather, we should strive and promise not to repeat our past mistakes. This indeed is true Istigfar –seeking forgiveness.

Huzur also said it is kind of difficult for us to keep strong and do good always because of our human weaknesses and Satan the evil one is ever ready to tempt us. Therefore it is only possible to stay protected, when we continue, seeking forgiveness from Allah so that he may cover our weaknesses.

Hence Huzoor says, even at a small mistake done, we should feel extremely restless and should promptly seek forgiveness and replace our bad things with good and pious things. Verily, Allah is with those who do good deeds. During these days we should pray for mankind in general and Muslims in particular. May we be enabled to gather blessings and do good works. Ameen.

Prayers and Patience (Sep 12 2008)

In Today's Friday sermon Huzoor speaks of prayer and patience,the station of the martyrs (the one who gives their life for the cause of faith),the reason for sufferings that tests one's faith.

Allah says a true Muslim is one who is not disturbed when difficulties befall.They will not show any uneasiness, nor complain, neither turn to people around, rather only turn to Allah with patience and prayers and stay firm on the task that has been entrusted to them.

And the task is Huzoor says, to establish Unity of God, take the message of the Prophet of God (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and also the message of the Imam of the age.To achieve this it may be that the believers have to sacrifice their wealth and lives and endure their enemies

Huzur mentioned about two martyrs whose lives were taken by our enemies.Huzur said our enemies oppose us because of our acceptance of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).Allah says those who give their lives for the cause of faith they hold a high place in Allah's sight.

Hence our task is, Huzoor says, to stay firm on our faith.These difficulties come to show us our Allah's Power and His Signs.If we show patience our Living God, shall bring our enemies to their end and we will see 'clear victory' which was revealed and repeatedly promised by Allah to our Promised Messiah (On whom be peace).

Huzur said Dr.Abdul Mannan siddiqi sb who gave his life was a well known physician with a humble personality and a very strong faith.And Saith Muhammad Yusuf sahib was a sociable, compassionate person who served the jamaat most sincerely.Huzoor said he was very pleased with them for their sincerity and dedication.

Huzoor asked us to pray abundantly during these days of Ramadhan for the injured and the family members of the deceased and said may Allah keep everyone in His protection. Ameen.

Blessings of Ramdhan (Sep 5, 2008)

In this Friday Sermon Huzoor gave a discourse on the excellence and blessings of the Holy month of Ramadhan.

Huzoor said fasting is prescribed at this month of Ramadhan on all the believers so that one adopts Taqwa means righteousness and come into Allah's refuge to be protected from all evil and do good.

Each one of us should make sure to stay away from anything that Allah disliked in this month. We have to keep our heart, eyes, hands and every part of us away from anything that Allah dislikes. If we do not take care of these, there is no pointwe starve. Allah does not need us to starve.  This is the month for us to practice good deeds. 

Huzoor said our God is the Lord of all the worlds and He is All Powerful and He is pleased  when His servant strives to attain His closeness and is drawn to do good. We should,  therefore, supplicate to Allah during these days more than before.Our prayers should not be made only when we are in need rather our sincere prayers should be made to attain Allah's pleasure and His love.

Huzoor said we Ahmadis should pray fervently for the triumph of our faith, Ahmadiyyat the True Islam  and for each one of us to stay firm on our faith.

This Ramadhan being the first Ramadan of the second century of Ahmadiyya Khilafat, Huzoor said with prayers and supplications we should make this Ramadan that would determine new paths, and generate prayers that would absorb love of our God

Importance of Prayers (Feb 22, 2008)

In this Friday sermon, Huzur continued to emphasize on the importance of observing prayers. Huzur stated that Salat is the fundamental commandment of religion, and it is mentioned in the very beginning of the Holy Quran as the ones who will be able to follow the right guidance. Every Ahmadi should be 100% firm on the observance of the prayers in the fullest and the highest standards. We are celebrating the Khilafat Cenetenary this year - but Khilafat is promised to the believers only and believers are the one who observe prayers. Ahmadies should be mindful of the importance of the Salat and should be keen on observing them with the true intention of attaining nearness to Allah.