Transcript Friday Sermon September 16th 2011 Strive for high quality God consciousness and purity SUMMARY Hudhur (aba) delivered his Friday sermon from Germany today at the start of.

Friday Sermon
September 16th 2011
Strive for high
quality God
consciousness and
purity
SUMMARY
Hudhur (aba) delivered his Friday sermon from Germany
today at the start of the German Khuddam and Lajna Ijtima
Hudhur (aba) explained that if we enhance in piety the
enemy cannot harm us in any way
Thus, our concern should not be about the scheming of the
opponents, but about any lack of Taqwa to attain God’s
pleasure
Hudhur (aba) gave many faith-inspiring incidences of
people from all over the world who have accepted
Ahmadiyyat
Hudhur (aba) warned long-standing Ahmadis and their
children to focus to increase their knowledge, enhance
their conduct and fulfil the conditions of Bai’at
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The Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace)
said that it is
precarious even if
piety and Taqwa
become evenat one
point in a person
because this leads to
downward slope
Friday Sermon
September 16th 2011
Hudhur
delivered
his Friday
sermon
from
Germany
today at
the start
of the
German
Khuddam
and Lajna
Ijtima
May these
gathering be
successful
with God’s
special
grace and
may each
attendee
benefit from
them and
fulfil the
objective of
these
gatherings
May God
keep each
attendee in
His
protection
and safe
from the evil
of the envier
and the
wicked
Thus, Hudhur said our men, women,
children, elders and youngsters should be
concerned about that enemy within which
stops from enhancing in Taqwa.
The Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) said that we
should not be concerned by
the external opposition but
should focus on enhancing in
Taqwa and purity.
God Himself would deal with
the opponents. As it is stated
in the Qur’an: ‘Verily, Allah
is with those who are
righteous and those who
do good.’ (16:129)
Hudhur (aba) explained that if we
enhance in piety the enemy cannot harm
us in any way. This is what our 125 year
history tells us.
The enemy killed our dear ones, and
pillaged our property. In return, martyrs
have found eternal life of God’s pleasure
and God has also made up for the
financial loss on individual level.
God has also blessed us on a communal
level in return for the sacrifices in an
immeasurable way
Thus, our concern should not be about the scheming of the opponents,
but about any lack of Taqwa to attain God’s pleasure. Our prayers will
attract God’s grace if we have a strong connection with Him, whereas He
will contend with the opponent Himself as indeed He has been doing.
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The Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace)
once said in an
assembly that people
were entering in great
numbers in the
Community and there
were no apparent
reasons or
explanations for this.
He said that we had
not appointed any
religious preachers
who called others to
the Community.
Rather, God Himself
had put this attraction
in place
Hudhur (aba) said some people are drawn to
the Community by reading the writings of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) while
others are influenced by the message given to
them by the followers and missionaries of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace),
whereas seeing the spiritual pursuit of some,
God Himself leads them to the guided path.
As the Promised
Messiah (on whom
be peace) said, it is
such people for
whom God puts
arrangements in
place and they are
drawn to the
Community with
magnetic force
It is a testimony of the
truthfulness of the
Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) that
God demonstrates this
appeal and attraction
even today and people
are drawn to the
Community in spite of
the opposition.
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Once the Promised Messiah (on whom
be peace) said in a gathering that he
had received a revelation in
explanation of which he said, God
would demonstrate that Pharaoh and
people of his nature and Haman and
people of his nature and people who
were with them, were their armies,
were the wrongdoers.
He said Pharaoh and his associates
believed that the Israelites were going
to be destroyed, but God stated that
they were wrong. Similarly, people
opine about our Community, but the
will of God is something else
Hudhur (aba) said be it a
governmental power or any
organisation, it cannot
destroy the Community.
Many a great Pharaoh and
Haman came but could not
succeed in this. Many a great
envier came and were
consumed in the fire of their
envy and the wickedness of
many a wicked rebounded on
them.
Hudhur (aba) said there are many
examples of how God continues to
bless the Community and he would
present a few.
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Palestine
An Ahmadi from
Palestine wrote
that in a childhood
dream the Holy
Prophet (pbuh) had
given him the glad
tiding that he would
be a soldier of the
Imam Mahdi and
he had been in
search ever since.
Once he saw verbal abuse of Islam and the Holy
Prophet (pbuh) on a Christian TV and quickly turned
to Arabic channels in the hope for any response to the
Christian channel but there he only saw nonsensical
matters being discussed.
Sometime later, he happened to come across MTA
and he felt the people on it were truthful. Gradually,
watching MTA transformed his life and after having
conviction of heart, he took his Bai’at.
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Ahmad Ibrahim sahib from an Arab country
wrote that he came across MTA by chance.
In the beginning he was troubled but
gradually had conviction of heart about
what he saw.
He performed Istikhara which was
responded with: ‘Verily, those who
swear allegiance to thee indeed swear
allegiance to Allah…’ (48:11)
An Arab Country
His family became hostile but he asked
Hudhur for prayers for his resolve and
guidance for his family.
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EGYPT
Muhammad Abdul sahib of Egypt
wrote that two year ago he was
flicking through the channels
when he came across MTA. He
was astonished by what he saw
and was compelled to ponder
over it.
He made comparisons with the
programmes presented by other
maulwis and realised that MTA
represented real Islam
He said he is a simple Muslim and his family has become very
hostile to him as they are brainwashed by the maulwis. He asked
for prayers for his family.
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EGYPT
When he did Istikhara he was informed that
these people ascribe falsehood to the Imam
Mahdi
Hasti sahib from
Egypt wrote that after
his Bai’at he felt as if
he was re-born and
was living in the time
of the Holy Prophet
(pbuh)
He has a large house
he will convert it into
a mosque, and
present it to the
Community.
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EGYPT
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Hast Sahib said he watches MTA and then
carries out Tabligh. During the previous
government he was held as prisoner of
conscience on religious grounds and was
tortured. Yet during his imprisonment he
carried on Tabligh and convinced one
prisoner officer about death of Jesus (on
whom be peace) and explained about the
concept of Jihad.
He was asked about the Community in
Egypt and questioned why he did Tabligh.
He replied if someone asked him
something, he answered because he did
not tell lies
Hudhur (aba) said speaking
the truth is the distinction of
Ahmadis and while the whole
world revolves around
falsehood, an Ahmadi should
never abandon speaking the
truth. The new comers to
Ahmadiyyat establish this
standard of upholding the
truth. Pure changes come
about after taking Bai’at of the
Promised Messiah (on whom
be peace) if everything is
based on truth
The maulwis tried to intimidate his wife by saying that her husband had deceived
her but she replied she was an Ahmadi before her husband.
Algeria
Osama sahib from Algeria wrote that he knew nothing
about the Community until two years ago. His son told
him about MTA but he dismissed it
Due to family problems he started reflecting on
religious matters and when he saw MTA, his heart was
satisfied. After studying Jama’at books he started
Tabligh and was faced by opposition
He was reminded of the life times of earlier prophets of
God who had faced opposition.
He wrote to Hudhur (aba) requesting that his Bai’at is
accepted.
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Algeria
Tayyab sahib of Algeria wrote that if a specific
Christian channel did not exist he would not
have taken his Bai’at.
Abuse on the channel and subsequent silence
from the Muslims troubled him a great deal
One day he came across MTA where a
discussion on the truth of the prophets of God
and the Bible was taking place.
He was greatly pleased by this and after
watching MTA for some time he felt he had
found what he had been looking for
He sent a letter requesting that his Bai’at is
accepted.
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Morocco
Hudhur (aba) said some weak
Ahmadis were still inclined to such
things. He said it should
remembered that every sensible
person reject these matters
Abdullah sahib of Morocco
watched MTA programmes for a
few months and very much liked
the insight into Qur’an as well as
the constructive Islamic
viewpoint
He said he already rejected the
erroneous interpretations of the
Qur’an which presented matters
contrary to logic, like ‘Jinn’
possessed people or that there
were paranormal creatures
Abdullah sahib came across
MTA by chance and was very
pleased. He felt God dispelled
darkness for him through the
Promised Messiah
He wrote to Hudhur (aba)
requesting that his Bai’at is
accepted.
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Yasir sahib of Oman wrote that
he had been in search of truth
Hudhur (aba) said this was a cause for
concern for born Ahmadis who may assume
that their faith is in their blood, and do not
focus on attaining religious knowledge. They
need to raise their standards.
When he came across MTA by chance and saw a photo of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) he was greatly
attracted to it and felt as if he had seen a photo of the Holy
Prophet (pbuh). He focussed on watching MTA to enhance
his knowledge and his love for it grew and he was enabled to
accept Ahmadiyyat.
He wrote to Hudhur (aba)
that he was very eager to meet
Hudhur and requested prayers
for the same
Oman
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Kurdistan
A Kurdish lady initially came across MTA by
chance in 200 but rediscovered it in 2010.
Most impressed by the arguments presented on
MTA and the commentary of the Holy Qur’an,
she was convinced of the truthfulness of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) as
soon as she saw his photo
Hudhur (aba) said this is
the beautiful Jihad that
the Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace)
taught by studying the
Qur’an and Hadith
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In the early days she was a little uncertain
about his status of Prophethood but this was
removed by study of Jama’at literature
She said she viewed the service the Jama’at is
rendering with much admiration and wished to
join in this Jihad
Algeria
Hussein Muhammd Saleh sahib
of Algeria writes that ten years
ago he only knew Islam in a
ceremonial way. He tried to read
the Qur’an and understand it.
Hudhur (aba)
said such are
the concerns of
newcomers.
The families of
Jama’at elders
need to
inculcate such
thoughts.
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One day he happened to come
across MTA and was quite pleased
and impressed with what he saw
He felt he has been an Ahmadi
from that moment on. He has read
much Jama’at literature in Arabic
and French and listens to Hudhur’s
Friday sermons.
He said the delay in taking Bai’at
was because he considered
himself an Ahmadi but was worried
that he would not be able to fulfil
his pledge of Bai’a
Nasir sahib wrote that he started looking for truth four
years ago and listened to the discussions and arguments
of all sides. Three months ago he happened to come
across MTA by chance and was drawn by the discourse
of Hani sahib. He then realised the opposition against
Ahmadiyyat was baseless
He believes if one has found the truth one should
not deride others. He wrote that on principle he
agreed with the arguments and testimonies of Hani
sahib and sought Hudhur’s help and guidance as to
what should he do after he has taken Bai’at.
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Iraq
He then did Istikhara and saw a dream
in which he was asked to go and shake
hands with the Holy Prophet (pbuh) in
a tent atop a hillock, which he did. He
was then told to go to another hillock
and shake hands with the Holy Prophet
(pbuh) in another tent. He was
surprised and thought how could there
be two of Holy Prophet (pbuh). He
went in the second tent and saw the
Holy Prophet (pbuh) in the same form
although he was of slightly lesser
height
A person from Iraq wrote that
he has been watching MTA for
three years and was also
researching it
He felt conviction of heart and
now wished to take his Bai’at.
The thing that he likes best is
that he finds people of all races
are joining the Jama’at without
any discrimination
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Khalid sahib wrote that he was told by a nonAhmadi friend that Ahmadis believed in the advent
of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) in
India and a few other beliefs. He felt convincd
about this from the outset.
When he watched MTA, he was further assured. When he
told his friend that he wished to take Bai’at his friend
asked him if he had lost his senses. Earlier, he had seen a
photo of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and
was convinced of his truthfulness
He wrote that he has been shown the truth and it
was his wish to take Bai’at on Hudhur’s hand.
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Gambia
Ameer sahib of The
Gambia wrote that
during a Tabligh
programme a friend
called Alio Kamara
sahib was introduced
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Discussion with him
followed, lasting two
weeks. The sadr
sahib told him to seek
guidance from God
He was given a Bai’at
form and asked to
read it carefully. He
looked at it and said
he could not wait any
longer and filled the
form instantly and
entered the
Community.
The same night Kamara sahib saw a dream
in which a holy person with a turban beckons
him saying, ‘this is where guidance is.’
Kamara sahib said the holy person was
Imam Mahdi, he had seen a photo of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).
Ivory Coast
Ameer sahib Ivory Coast
writes that a person who
used to practice giving
amulets saw a dream in
which a holy person says
I am the Prophet Isa
(Jesus)
When this person came to our mission house and
saw a photo of the Promised Messiah (on whom
be peace) he immediately took his Bai’at
recognising the face as the one he saw in his
dream and repented from the practice of giving out
and using amulets.
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Hudhur (aba) said there are many
similar incidents of pious-natured
people being guided by God in spite
of all the opposition. Photograph or
message of the Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace) creates an
attraction in them.
Hudhur (aba) said the progress
of the Community is far greater
than the efforts we are making.
This is a Divine mission and it will be accomplished, but our
attention should be drawn to what the standards of the longterm Ahmadis are.
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The Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) said that
Shariah has two main
aspects safeguarding which
is very important; rights of
God and rights of people.
Rights of God are to love,
obey and worship Him and
believe in His Oneness and
not associate any partners
with Him.
The rights of people are not
to perpetrate arrogance,
perfidy/breach of trust or
cruelty of any kind. Not to
have any anomaly in one’s
morals
Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) said
apparently these are just
two phrases but they are
very difficult to put in
practice. It is with only
immense grace of God
that one can maintain
both these aspects.
The Promised
Messiah (on whom
be peace) said in
short, until one’s
moral condition is
completely right
one cannot have
perfect faith.
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Some people are very short
of temper and when they are
infuriated neither their heart
nor their tongue remains
pure. They make plans
against their brother in their
heart and are abusive with
their tongue.
Others are drawn to lustful
inclinations and thus break
the limits set by God.
One who uses
foul language
when angry, can
sustain neither
a pure tongue
nor a pure heart
Hudhur (aba) said that
watching vulgar films and
listening to indecent
material and other idle
pursuits are followed
because of lack of
Taqwa. Young people
should be particularly
careful about these
matters.
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The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote that
it was his observation that the moral condition of
people was very low. Many people thought ill of others
to a large degree. They find faults with other on trivial
matters. If the same faults were attributed to them
they would be greatly affronted.
Effort should be made to have good, positive thoughts
about others, this fosters mutual strength.
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said many
people do not care about their brothers of the same
religion and do not share their wealth with them.
He said that Hadith enjoins to look after one’s
neighbour. He said a neighbour is not merely one who
lived nearby but one’s religious brothers are also
neighbours, even if they lived a hundred miles away.
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The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said his advent
had two objectives; to establish true Taqwa and purity for
the Muslims and for the Christians, breaking of the Cross so
that no false god is seen and the world completely forgets it
and the One God is worshipped.
He said his opponents should remember that if the Promised
Messiah’s (on whom be peace) task had any hypocrisy in it, it
would be consumed by its own toxins.
He remarked could a liar be ever successful? As stated:
‘…Certainly Allah guides not one who is a
transgressor, and a liar.’ (40:29) The Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace) said if his mission was a worldly affair it
would be obliterated, otherwise it would be protected by
angels.
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Next Hudhur (aba) read
out a very devout prayer
of the Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace)
‘I pray that God protects the
Jama’at and it is made
evident to the world that the
Holy Prophet (pbuh) was a
true Prophet. And people
develop faith in the existence
of God.
Regardless of the sort of
earthquakes that occur,
people recognise God and
have faith in Him.’
Hudhur (aba) prayed that in
light of the natural disasters
taking place may the world
recognise God and His
Prophet (pbuh) and his true
and ardent devotee and may
this be a source of
establishment of Tawheed.
(Oneness of God).
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