NASIRAT NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010

1. NASIRAT NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010 Summaries of Huzoor’s (atba) sermons during September 2010 Striving in the way of God (3/9/10) Huzoor’s first sermon in September was on the 3rd. Huzoor began by reciting the following Quranic verse, “And as for those who strive in our path-We will surely guide them in our ways. And verily Allah is with those who do good” (29:70)Huzoor said that we are currently going through the last days of Ramadhan which are special days to attain the highest point in the acceptance of prayers. Today being Friday is also a blessed day and has a particular moment of the acceptance of prayer. Then Huzoor explained this aspect in the light of the sayings of the Promised Messiah(as). Then Huzoor mentioned some of God’s attributes. In the end Huzoor mentioned the martyrdom of Shaikh Amir Razzaq of Mardan, Pakistan. A comprehensive discourse on various prayers on the last day of Ramadhan (10/9/10) In this sermon Huzoor gave a comprehensive discourse on various Quranic prayers, prayers of the Holy Prophet(saw) and the prayers of the Promised Messiah(as). He also mentioned one prayer of HadhratMusleh Maud(ra). Huzoor said that today is the last day of Ramadhan. May God accept all our prayers. He asked the congregation to repeat the prayers after him and say Ameen. In the end he mentioned the martyrdom of Naseer Ahmad Butt who was martyred on 8th September in Faislabad, Pakistan. First Ahmadiyya mosque in Ireland (17/9/10) Huzoor delivered this Friday sermon from Galway, Ireland. He recited verses 128-129 of Surah al-Baqarah. He said that it was his first visit to Ireland and he was here to lay the foundation stone of the first Ahmadiyya mosque in the country. He said that Galaway is an ‘end of the earth’ and explained the revelation, ‘I shall carry thy message to the corners of the earth’. Then he mentioned Holy Prophet’s (saw) prayer before the Battle of Badr. Then he explained the incident of Ibrahim(as) and Ismael(as), while rebuilding Ka’ba and discussed their sacrifices. Then he explained the purpose of mosques and mentioned the ‘huge responsibility of the Ahamadies of Ireland. Sacrifices of youth and the Establishment of the Oneness of God (24/9/10) Huzoor said that today the Ijtema of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya UK starts and mentioned that how in Pakistan and some other countries Ahmadies are deprived of holding these functions. Then Huzoor discussed Surah al-Kahf. He explained how the youth, who were called the ‘the people of the Cave’’ remained oppressed for 300 years and yet protected the true teachings of Christianity i.e. the Oneness of God. He said that the youth of today should work even harder because they have Holy Prophet(saw) as their role model. Then he explained ‘true belief’ and the qualities of a true believer then he mentioned the sacrifices of Khuddam in Pakistan and some other countries and urged the Khuddam here to understand their responsibilities. The Importance and reasons of fasting Fasting, which is done in the month of Ramadan, is the third pillar of Islam therefore another form of worship found not only in Islam but also universally in the world religions. The true purpose of Ramadan, as of all forms of Islamic worship is to draw people closer to Allah and emphasis on moral and spiritual values. To keep the hearing, the sight, the tongue, the mind all under strict control. For instance, not only vain talk, but much talk is also eschewed, so that there should be greater concentration on remembrance of Allah and reflection upon His attributes. The Holy Prophet said: `He who abstains from food and drink during the period of the fast but does not restrain himself from uttering a falsehood starves himself to no purpose.' It is related of him that during Ramadhan, his own concern for and care of the poor, the needy, the sick and the orphan was intensified manifold, and that his charity knew no limit. Also there is another important reason of fasting is to learn from our own personal experience what hunger, poverty, loneliness and discomforts mean to the less fortunate sections of society.