Answers to Everyday Issues Part 91
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From the Markaz
Beyond vengeance
From the Archives
Students from AMWSA Canada meet Huzoor
The science of forgiveness
Abdullah Athim: A life reduced to ‘footnotes’
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THE WEEKLY
www.alhakam.org AL HAKAM | Friday 31 October 2025 | Issue CCCXCVIII Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre (ARC), 22 Deer Park Road, London, SW19 3TL, UK info@alhakam.org | ISSN 2754-7396
Guidance for expectant parents Khuddam from MKA USA’s Midwest Region meet Huzoor Islamabad, Tilford, 25 October 2025: A delegation of 25 khuddam from the Midwest Region of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya USA had the blessed opportunity 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. Huzooraa first addressed Sadr Sahib MKA USA and then the amir-e-qafilah, Syed Raza Ahmad Sahib, who briefly introduced the delegation. Following this, each of the khuddam had the opportunity to introduce himself, mentioning his family background and his academic and professional pursuits. During the introductions, Huzooraa engaged with several of the young men. One khadim expressed his desire to study electrical engineering and then dedicate his life (waqf). Another khadim said he wished to study media, with the ultimate aim of dedicating his life to serving in MTA International. Another khadim stated his intention to attend Jamia Ahmadiyya, to which Huzooraa enquired if he would be willing to go to Jamia in Ghana, which the khadim affirmed. Huzooraa imparted direct and poignant advice to the members of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme. He explained that for a waqif-e-nau, the five daily prayers and the recitation of the Holy Quran with its translation are the absolute fundamentals. Only by mastering these, he guided, can one truly be called a waqif-e-nau and begin to fulfil their pledge. To another, Huzooraa counselled that merely having a beard is not enough; one must
The importance of offering two rak‘ahs upon entering the mosque for the Friday prayer َ� َ َ َ �ٰ َ َع ْْن ََجاِبِ ََر ْبْ ََن َع ْْب ِِد الَّل ِِه رضى الّٰله عنهما َقاَل ّ َ َ �ٰ ّ �ٰ ُ ُ َقاَل ََر ُُسوُل الّٰلہ صّلى الّٰله عليه وسّلم ََوُه ََو ْ َ َ ُ َْ ُ َ َ ْ ُ ُ ََ َ َ َ ُ ُ َْ اُم َيْخُط ُُب ـ َأ ْْو َقْد الِإَم ِ ِِإَذا َجاَء َأَحُدُكْم َو:َيْخُطُب ْ َ َْ َ � َ ُْ َ َ َ َ َخَرَج ـ َفْلُيَص ِِّل َرْكَعَتْي ِِن
Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullahra narrated that, “Allah’s Messengersa, while delivering the sermon, said: ‘If any of you arrives while the imam is delivering the sermon – or has come out for it – let him offer two rak‘ahs.”
also embody the true characteristics and spiritual qualities of a life devotee. After the introductions, the khuddam were graciously granted permission to ask questions for their guidance.
On engaging older khuddam with humility A khadim serving as a zaeem sought guidance on how to effectively encourage khuddam who are older than him to attend the mosque and participate in Jamaat programmes. Huzooraa advised him to approach them with great humility and respect. He should tell them that although he is younger, he has been given a responsibility and just as he himself comes for prayers, he requests them to do the same. Huzooraa shared his own experience from when he served as a zaeem in his neighbourhood, where many of the khuddam under his charge were older than him, including some of his own relatives and uncles. He would remind them that while their relationship outside the mosque was one of family, within the Jamaat, the sanctity of the Nizam-e-Jamaat must be respected. Huzooraa guided the khadim to explain to these elder members, with politeness, the importance of participating in Jamaat programmes. He should especially explain to them that attending the five daily prayers is a divine command. He should appeal to their sense of responsibility as role models, explaining that by coming to the mosque, they are setting a vital example for their own children, who will follow in their
Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab at-tahajjud, Bab ma ja’a fi t-tatawwu‘i mathna mathna, Hadith 1166)
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words
The freatest form of worship in this era
A khadim requested Huzooraa to share some memorable incidents from his youth in the company of the Companions of the Promised Messiahas. Huzooraa explained that during his
Alluding to the trial and disorder that was prevalent in the present age, the Promised Messiahas said: “It is necessary for a Muslim, in this day and age, when Islam is overwhelmed by affliction, to play a part in dispelling this disorder. The greatest form of worship in these times is for each and every Muslim to partake in dispelling this disorder. At this time, everyone ought to strive sincerely through their speech, knowledge and every faculty with which they have been endowed, to remove from the world with sincere effort, all the evil and insolence that is currently prevalent. What good is the comfort and
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footsteps. Furthermore, he should adopt a humble approach by telling them that, as he is young, it is their duty to guide his moral training and that by setting a good example, they will help him become a better Ahmadi Muslim. By speaking with such humility, Huzooraa stated, all will be well.
Memories of the Companions of the Promised Messiahas