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THE WEEKLY
www.alhakam.org AL HAKAM | Friday 12 September 2025 | Issue CCCXCI Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre (ARC), 22 Deer Park Road, London, SW19 3TL, UK info@alhakam.org | ISSN 2754-7396
Pray for them, be gentle with them and build their confidence Khuddam from USA’s Northeast Region meet Huzoor Islamabad, Tilford, 6 September 2025: A delegation of khuddam from the Northeast Region of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya USA had the honour of a mulaqat with Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih Vaa. The mulaqat commenced as Huzooraa arrived in the hall and conveyed his salaam. The amir-e-qafilah introduced the delegation, explaining that the region comprised five majalis, spanning from Boston to Buffalo. Following this, each khadim had the opportunity to introduce himself, stating his name, family background, academic pursuits and any services he was rendering for the Jamaat. A number of the khuddam were noted to be pursuing careers in medicine. During the introductions, a young American man named Timothy, who had converted from Christianity a year prior, introduced himself. Huzooraa enquired about the meaning of his name. The khadim replied that it meant ‘honoured by God’. Huzooraa lovingly remarked that by accepting Islam Ahmadiyyat, God had indeed honoured him in practice and not just in name, which was a great blessing. Huzooraa asked what had led him to accept the truth of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. The khadim explained that his journey began with an “Islam 101” course online, which connected him with the local Jamaat. He subsequently visited his local mosque, participated in the observance of Ramadan and ultimately accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat. Huzooraa advised
A khadim of Ghanaian descent, currently pursuing a PhD, asked for Huzooraa advice on treating one’s parents with kindness, even when their wishes might sometimes seem unwise.
Hazrat ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amrra reported: “Allah’s Messengersa said to me, ‘Complete the recitation of the whole Quran in a month.’ I said, ‘I have the strength [to do more].’ He eventually said, ‘Then complete it in seven nights and do not do more than that [i.e., do not finish it in fewer than seven].”
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words
The Muslim Creed Fosters Bravery
Guidance for a new convert
Kindness and respect towards parents
Completion of the Holy Quran in seven nights ّ َ َ َ َ ّٰ ُ ّٰ َ َ َ ﻗال ﻗال َر ُْسﻮل َا�� ِ� َصَلﻰ،ﻋ ْﻦ ﻋ َْب ِﺪ َا�� ِ� ﺑْ ِﻦ ﻋ ْ� ٍ�و ّ ُ ُْ ّ َ َ ُْْ َْ ّ �ِ�آن �ِ� ﺷ ْ� ٍﺮ� ﻗَلﺖ ِإ َا��� �َلﻴﻪ وْسَلﻢ� َاﻗﺮ ِإ َاﻟﻘﺮ ْ َ َ َ ُ ْ َ َ َ َ ً َُ ُ َ أ ِﺟﺪ ﻗ ّﻮة َﺣ ّﺘﻰ ﻗال� ﻓاﻗ َﺮأه �ِ� َْس َْب ٍ� َو�� ﺗ ِﺰ ْد َ�َلﻰ َ َ �ذﻟ ِﻚ
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab fada’il al-qur’an, Bab fi kam yuqra’u l-qur’an, Hadith 5054)
him that he should acquire religious knowledge, beginning with learning Surah al-Fatihah and reciting it in his daily prayers. After the introductions, the khuddam were graciously granted permission to ask questions.
The first question was from the new convert, who sought guidance on how he could continue to progress on his spiritual path and become a better Ahmadi Muslim each day. Huzooraa advised that the first and most fundamental step, as he had already mentioned, was the observance of the five daily prayers. He should strive to memorise Surah al-Fatihah in Arabic and also learn its meaning, as this would bring great blessings. Huzooraa counselled him to reflect upon its words and endeavour to live by its teachings. Furthermore, Huzooraa advised him to read the literature of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat, recommending that he begin with The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam and Noah’s Ark. These books, Huzooraa stated, would greatly help in increasing his religious knowledge and deepening his understanding of Islam.
Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
Huzooraa drew attention to the Quranic injunction to always be kind to one’s parents and to obey them, with the crucial exception of matters that contradict the commandments of Allah and the true teachings of Islam. Huzooraa explained that in all other matters, one should strive to respect and treat them with kindness and Allah would bestow His blessings for this conduct. Huzooraa noted that a person, upon reaching a high level of education such as a PhD, might feel they are more knowledgeable or wiser than their parents, who may have had less formal education. Huzooraa emphatically counselled against this
The individual submitted: “These people are often hesitant because they feel that if others find out, they will take them to task.” The Promised Messiahas said: “The reason for this is because people do َّٰ َّ َٰ such َ not fully believe in �ُ ��( �� ِإ� َ� ِإ�� َاThere is none worthy of worship except Allah) and do not say these words in the true sense.” The Promised Messiahas went on to say:َ “As ّ َٰ َ long as a person’s heart is fearful of a ���� ِإ� َ� ِإ َُ ّٰ ��� َاcertain person or other, the impress of (There is none worthy of worship except Allah) cannot be firmly established on the heart.” The Promised Messiahas said: “When Muslims are encouraged and exhorted to proclaim the Muslim creed, it is for the very that without it, one can develop َّٰ َّ َٰ noَ courage at all. When a man says �ُ ���� ِإ� َ� ِإ�� َا (There is none worthy of worship except Allah), he deems the power and strength of all human beings and things, and of all rulers, officials, enemies and friends to be insignificant, and looks to Allah alone. Such a person deems all that is besides God to be worthless. And so, a person of this nature acts with bravery and courage, and nothing and no one is able to frighten them.” (Malfuzat [English], Vol. 2, pp. 104-105)