Answers to Everyday Issues Part 87
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THE WEEKLY
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A Lajna sadr’s foremost duty is self-reformation: Presidents from Lajna Imaillah Germany’s NRW Mitte Region meet Huzoor Islamabad, Tilford, 4 October 2025: A delegation comprising the local presidents [sadrat] of Lajna Imaillah from the NRW Mitte Region of Germany had the honour of a mulaqat with Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa. The meeting commenced as Huzooraa graced the hall with his presence and extended his salaam. The regional sadr introduced the delegation, after which each local sadr had the opportunity to introduce herself and her responsibilities within her respective jamaat. When one of the attendees introduced herself as a former sadr, Huzooraa enquired why the current sadr had been unable to attend. It was explained that the current sadr had only recently been elected and had also faced some visa-related issues. Following the introductions, the presidents were graciously granted permission to ask questions for their guidance.
Fulfilling one’s responsibilities as an office-bearer The first question was a general request for guidance on how the presidents could best fulfil their duties throughout the year. Huzooraa advised them that their primary resource is the constitution of Lajna Imaillah, which clearly details all their responsibilities. He encouraged them to consult past files and records to maintain continuity in their work. The first and most important step, Huzooraa stated, is self-reformation. A sadr must first strengthen her own relationship with Allah the Almighty, elevate the standard of her
prayers and worship and increase her own religious knowledge by studying the Holy Quran and the literature of the Jamaat. Huzooraa stressed that this knowledge must be for the purpose of implementation, not merely for reading. Thereafter, she should interact with the members of her Lajna with love and kindness, gently explaining their duties. If a member is weak in observing purdah or has a weak connection with the Jamaat’s system, she should be drawn closer with affection and wisdom. Huzooraa guided that all work should be done with love and compassion and that every office-bearer in the amila or the executive committee must be active. Holding an office should not be a reason for mere happiness, but should be seen as a divine favour, which demands greater effort and work as a sign of gratitude.
The dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence A president expressed concern over the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its negative consequences, such as the misuse of a person’s identity, voice, or image and sought guidance on this matter. Huzooraa began by stating that he has been speaking on this very topic for a long time. He instructed the office-bearers to raise awareness among the members of Lajna and nasirat (particularly those aged 11-15) about the dangers and benefits of AI. To effectively convince the youth, who might otherwise feel their elders are out of touch, Huzooraa advised them to research and
Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
Prohibition of speaking during the Friday sermon ََ ُ َ َْ َ ُ َ َ ّٰ ّٰ َ أخ� َ�ه أ ّن َر ُسول الل ِه صلى الله،ع ْن أ�ِ� ه َریْ َرة ْ َ َ ُْ َ َ َ اﺣ ِبﻚ ی َ ْو َم ا�جُ ُم َع ِة ِ عليه وسلم قال’ ِإذا قلت ل َِص َ َ َ ْ َ َ ُ ْ َ ُ َ َ ْ َْ ’ام يخط ُﺐ فقد لﻐ ْوت ا��م ِ أﻧ ِصت و Hazrat Abu Hurairahra narrated that Allah’s Messngersa said, “If you say to your companion, on Friday, while the imam is delivering the sermon [khutbah], ‘Keep quiet’, then you too have engaged in idle talk.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-jumu‘ah, Bab al-insati yawma al-jumu‘ati wa al-imamu yakhtub, Hadith 934)
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words
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present quotations from secular experts in the technical field, who are themselves warning about the harms of AI. The sadrat should, Huzooraa guided, send short, regular messages to all Lajna and Nasirat members. These messages, consisting of four or five lines from the Holy Quran, Hadith, the writings of the Promised Messiahas, or the khulafa, should focus on how to avoid the negative aspects of social media and AI. While there are benefits to be derived from AI, the members must be guided on how to use it constructively. For this, they should seek help from technical experts within the Jamaat to hold classes every month or two to discuss the latest developments, advantages and risks. Continued on page 3
The following day, on his morning walk at 9 o’clock, there was a long discussion on what had been read out the previous day from a newspaper of Sialkot mentioning the Ointment of Jesus and a statement of Dr Luke. The Promised Messiahas instructed Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahibra and Maulvi Allah Diyara of Ludhiana to investigate further. During the course of discussion, the Promised Messiahas said: “In Arabic, laqq carries the meaning conveyed in the Urdu word chutney [The word chutney is generally understood to refer to a sauce or condiment used to add flavour to food. In this instance, however, the Urdu word is used to refer to a finely ground, soft substance that can easily be swallowed.].” On this Mufti Muhammad Sadiq Sahibra said: “In English, lick is what we would say to express the Urdu verb chaatnaa.” To this, the Promised Messiahas said: “Well, we have found a relation as far as Continued on page 3