On Monday, 14 April 2025, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa, met with a delegation of khuddam from the New York Area of the USA at Islamabad, Tilford, UK.
Because the mulaqat commenced, Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa greeted the attendees. The khuddam then had the chance to introduce themselves individually. Following the introductions, they sought steerage from Huzoor-e-Anwaraa on a spread of points.
In search of forgiveness after wronging somebody
A khadim requested in regards to the etiquette of searching for forgiveness if one has wronged one other individual, enquiring when one ought to stop searching for forgiveness from the person and focus solely on searching for forgiveness from Allah the Exalted.
Huzooraa counselled:
“Why must you communicate wrongly or unjustly with any individual? You need to present good morals. Being an Ahmadi, it’s best to behave like a mild, sort individual. It’s not the behaviour of an Ahmadi to talk wrongly or unjustly to any individual. However everytime you come to understand that you’ve executed one thing incorrect and you weren’t proper, and even you have got gone past your limits, then it’s best to instantly say sorry. That pleases Allah and that’s what Allah desires from us.”
Coping with non secular doubt
One other khadim requested for steerage on how to deal with non secular doubt or weak spot.
Huzooraa suggested:
“The very first thing is that you simply provide 5 every day prayers and pray to Allah Ta‘ala that Allah Ta‘ala removes all of your doubts – no matter comes into your thoughts. […] You [should] bow earlier than Allah and [when] you’re in sajdah place or in ruku‘, say sorry from Allah Ta‘ala and ask Allah Ta‘ala that He ought to information you on the fitting path. At any time when you’re reciting Surah al-Fatihah, it’s best to repeatedly recite اِہۡدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الۡمُسۡتَقِیۡمَ , i.e., ‘O Allah! Information me on the fitting path.’ And, other than that, you [should] attempt to improve your non secular information. Learn the Holy Quran and attempt to know the that means of the Holy Quran. And if doable, learn the commentary of the Holy Quran. Then you’ll know what the teachings of Islam are and how one can come nearer to Allah Ta‘ala. Then, other than that, you must also attempt to learn some non secular books, particularly the books of the Promised Messiahas and, from that, [find out] how one can be a superb individual, a non secular individual. The Promised Messiahas says, I’ve written a ebook, Kashti-e-Nuh (Noah’s Ark). You [should] learn that one – that can even information you. So, all of it relies upon by yourself effort.”
Overcoming procrastination
Steering was sought by a khadim on overcoming the behavior of leaving duties till the final minute.
Huzooraa famous that this tendency is widespread, even culturally ingrained for some, resulting in duties not being accomplished with correct planning. He talked about a standard Punjabi saying reflecting this behavior of doing issues rapidly on the finish, describing it as a “very dangerous behavior.”
Huzooraa suggested:
“You need to attempt to get your work executed early. You need to first know the work that you’re required to finish. Write them down in an order of desire in order that you recognize that these are the duties that should be accomplished at such and such time. When you get into the behavior of doing this, then you’ll naturally get into the behavior of finishing any mandatory duties on time.”
Balancing non secular duties and household relationships
A younger, single khadim requested easy methods to preserve concord in household relationships whereas fulfilling non secular obligations.
Huzooraa suggested the khadim that he ought to provide his five daily prayers usually and bear in mind others in these prayers. He defined that praying for others helps develop a softer and extra compassionate angle in the direction of them, together with one’s siblings and it additionally fosters a deeper respect for one’s mother and father. Due to this fact, he emphasised the significance of praying for such sentiments throughout one’s supplications.
Huzooraa reminded him that his foremost accountability was his training. He clarified that pursuing training was not a favour to anybody else, however relatively a step in the direction of constructing a greater future for himself. He additional suggested that if, whereas learning, his youthful siblings disturbed him, he mustn’t develop into upset; as a substitute, he ought to quietly transfer to a different room and proceed his research in peace. Huzooraa highlighted that every one of this in the end relied on how properly one might handle and management their feelings.
Huzooraa said:
“Sustaining a steadiness signifies that it’s clear to you what your obligations are. (You should know that) these are your obligations pertaining to your research, these are your obligations pertaining to Allah the Exalted, these are your obligations pertaining to respecting your mother and father and these are your obligations in coping with your siblings. Everybody has their due rights, which should be fulfilled and also you should fulfil your due obligations.”
Why do some individuals proceed to commit sins regardless of praying?
A query was raised about why some individuals proceed to commit sins regardless of praying usually, regardless that salat is supposed to forestall indecency.
Huzooraa defined that Allah the Exalted additionally warns within the Holy Quran that prayers supplied improperly, with out fulfilling duties to God and fellow beings, won’t be accepted and might even take one to hell.
Huzooraa said that Allah the Exalted requires two key parts for salat to be accepted. Firstly, one will need to have agency religion that Allah is all the time watching – that He sees all actions and deeds always. Secondly, an individual should fulfil the duties owed to their fellow human beings. Huzooraa stated that if somebody presents salat however behaves unjustly or doesn’t deal with others correctly, then Allah declares that such prayers won’t be accepted as a result of the individual is failing of their obligations towards others.
He emphasised that Allah the Exalted says that if one is actually providing prayer, they have to obey all of His commandments and discharge their duties to fellow human beings. Solely then will Allah settle for their prayers and reply to their supplications.
Huzooraa reiterated the significance of repeatedly praying اِہۡدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الۡمُسۡتَقِیۡمَ [“Guide us on the right path”] with focus and understanding its that means, fervently asking Allah for steerage in the direction of righteousness.
How you can obtain the state of ihsan in worship
One other khadim requested easy methods to virtually obtain the extent of worship described by the Holy Prophetsa – worshipping Allah as if seeing Him, or at the very least understanding He sees us.
Relating to reaching sincerity and focus [ihsan], Huzooraa referenced the Promised Messiahas, who defined that “establishing prayer” means re-establishing focus at any time when the thoughts wanders throughout salat. One ought to proceed to repeat the Arabic phrases and phrases of salat and in addition supplicate for the power to supply salat correctly.
Huzooraa elaborated on the idea of Allah watching over us: “Allah the Exalted states, ‘My manifestation may be witnessed in that which is seen, ‘which is above, which is under and within the unseen. Thus, I’m current all over the place.’ So, if this degree of religion has not but been developed whereby one perceives that Allah the Exalted is all over the place or whereby one perceives that they will see God, one ought to on the very least consider that Allah the Exalted is watching me. […] At all times assume that Allah the Exalted is watching each motion of yours. And if Allah the Exalted is watching your entire actions, then this thought naturally comes into one’s thoughts: that I mustn’t commit such a mistake which displeases Allah the Exalted, whereby I’m punished. […] If one knew that there have been ‘CCTV cameras’ [monitoring them], they might not do something that’s incorrect. […] So while providing salat, all the time keep in mind that the ‘CCTV cameras’ of Allah the Exalted are Exalted and working all over the place. And when that is the case, you’ll know that this ‘closed circuit’ can catch you at any time. So, all the time bear this in thoughts. That is the true essence of [perceiving to] see God.”
How Huzooraa selects letters for private reply
A khadim enquired how Hazrat Khalifatul Masihaa decides which letters to answer to personally and that are answered by the Non-public Secretary.
Huzooraa defined that widespread letters requesting prayers [du‘a], with out particular points, are sometimes delegated to the Non-public Secretary for a reply. Nonetheless, letters requiring particular steerage or discussing specific points are sometimes answered by Huzooraa himself. Given the amount of mail (30,000-40,000 letters a month), it’s unimaginable to personally reply to all. Huzooraa talked about studying tons of of letters every day himself, whereas others are summarised by workplace employees.
Purifying intentions
Referencing the hadith that deeds are judged by intentions, a khadim requested how to make sure one’s intentions are pure and solely for Allah’s pleasure earlier than enterprise any virtuous act.
Huzooraa famous that even non-believers can possess good morals pushed by virtuous intentions, for which they could be rewarded in their very own method. Nonetheless, for a believer, the intention is essential.
If one makes an attempt to reform somebody (a superb act) however with the intention of exposing their faults publicly, the intention is flawed and the act turns into sinful.
Huzooraa said:
“If one has good intentions, then they assume earlier than they communicate. Because of this one ought to do such issues which might be solely for the pleasure of Allah the Exalted and are executed with pure intentions and for the aim of serving to to reform others. […] As for purifying intentions, why does an individual have dangerous intentions? Solely such an individual has dangerous intentions whose coronary heart has been infiltrated by Devil. Therefore, it’s best to first recite أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّـيْطٰنِ الرَّجِيْمِ [‘I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the accursed’] earlier than each matter.”
Huzooraa additionally talked about the steerage of the Promised Messiahas to wish for somebody for 40 days earlier than complaining about them, permitting time for prayer to doubtlessly deliver reformation. Finally, one should look at their very own coronary heart to discern their true intention, searching for a verdict from inside relatively than all the time counting on exterior fatwas.
Investing in shares
A query was requested in regards to the permissibility of investing within the shares of banking, bank card and leisure/media corporations, contemplating that banks deal in curiosity and media corporations could host profane content material alongside good content material.
Huzooraa responded by explaining that in immediately’s world, this can be very troublesome to seek out companies fully free from any type of wrongdoing, as indecency and vulgarity are prevalent even in promoting. He said that whereas intentions play a big function in judging one’s actions, it’s nonetheless preferable to put money into companies which might be free from clear vices, if such choices can be found.
He clarified that traders aren’t compelled to put money into corporations concerned in interest-based operations or these selling inappropriate content material. Due to this fact, if one has the means and alternate options, it’s higher to keep away from such investments, notably when there may be certainty that unethical practices are going down.
Huzooraa added that if somebody does put money into such corporations, it ought to be with the intention of supporting their reliable and helpful actions, relatively than their inappropriate points. He emphasised that this can be a nuanced matter that every particular person should replicate upon rigorously and personally expressed that he himself would keep away from investing in such corporations if he had the means to take action.
Reciting longer Surahs within the Fajr prayer
Lastly, a khadim famous that Huzooraa typically recites longer Surahs of the Holy Quran in the course of the Fajr prayer and requested in regards to the reasoning behind this.
Huzooraa defined merely: “That’s the sunnah of the Holy Prophetsa. The Holy Prophetsa used to recite lengthy Surahs throughout Fajr prayer and that was the observe of all of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen and different Khulafa of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya. That’s the reason – to observe the sunnah of the Holy Prophetsa.”
Conclusion
On the conclusion of the mulaqat, the khuddam had been graciously granted the chance to have a bunch {photograph} taken with Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa. Huzooraa then took his depart, bringing the blessed session to an finish.
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