Dated: 16 February 2021
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community holds Historic Class with Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh
"It is through the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that the world is destined to unite under the banner of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)." - Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
On 13 February 2021, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad presided a sixty minute online class with students of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh (Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionary training college in Bangladesh).
It was the first time His Holiness presided a class with Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh and in this way, the trainee Missionaries were able to collectively meet with and seek the guidance and prayers of their spiritual and religious leader.
His Holiness presided the meeting from his office in Islamabad, Tilford, whilst the students and teaching staff of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh were gathered at the Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh complex in Ahmad Nagar.
The event started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a poem and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and an excerpt from the sayings of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him).
His Holiness was also shown the premises of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh and the neighbouring areas where Ahmadi Muslims lived during a video presentation.
The Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh also presented an outline of the history of Jamia Ahmadiyya in Bangladesh and its progress since.
One student sought the guidance of His Holiness about how best to study and learn the Jamia Ahmadiyya educational curriculum.
In response, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"The best way to learn is that you read over what you are going to study in class in advance. Ask your teachers to tell you beforehand what they are going to teach. Then, whatever is taught in class, revise that when you return to your hostel. So, read up on the lecture beforehand and then revise it afterwards. This way you will be able to remember it. You should also pray to Allah the Almighty as well that may He enlighten your intellect and enable you to memorise what you are studying."
Another question related to forging a closer bond of love with God Almighty.
In reply, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"If you obey Allah, you will become His beloved. The love must be mutual. What did the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) do? The companions loved the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), according to the Holy Quran. In the Holy Quran it states in relation to the injunction that Muslims must be obedient to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and says that "Follow me: then will Allah love you." So what is obedience? It is to follow the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and to observe one's prayers like the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would observe his prayers, with complete devotion and concentration."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
"The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) offered voluntary prayers and so, you should do the same. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would spend time in the remembrance of Allah and so you should do so as well. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) received people with the very best manners and grace and so you should meet people in this way. If we act in this way, we will become Allah's beloved."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further said:
"So, offer the five daily prayers with due care, recite the Holy Quran and strive to understand it and act on the instructions of God. Along with your worship, fulfil the rights of mankind. This is what makes a person beloved to Allah the Almighty and these are the qualities a Missionary should inculcate within himself. When you inculcate these qualities within yourself, you will become a successful Missionary. You will be among those who call people towards God Almighty and you will also be the ones who draw attention towards fulfilling the rights of people. You must first set your own high moral standard - only then will you be able to become a successful Missionary. This is what will make you become the beloved of God."
Another student asked about how they can inculcate within themselves the true spirit of life dedication.
In response, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Always remember that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given a revelation by God Almighty that, "He is pleased with your humble ways." And so be humble. Never succumb to arrogance upon gaining knowledge. Other than that, whilst being truly consumed with humility, be mindful of the words of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that "I was poor and helpless; unknown and without skills.'"
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:
"So inculcate within yourself the firm realisation that, 'I was nothing and Allah gave me the ability to come to Jamia and Allah the Almighty gave me the ability to graduate from Jamia as a missionary and Allah the Almighty granted me the opportunity to serve and ensure the moral training of others. Allah gave me the opportunity to propagate the message of Islam and He enabled me to teach the faith.' If you think in this way it will naturally instil humility within you and bring you closer to God Almighty."
Upon being asked about his meetings with various world leaders and influential figures, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Firstly, we must never fear any person. We are Ahmadi Muslims and so we should have a firm conviction that we need not be overawed by any person. After all, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given the revelation that 'You have been helped with prestige.' Further, before such meetings, I pray that Allah the Almighty may help me and open the minds and soften the hearts of those who I shall address. Additionally, there are other prayers I offer. So always remember that there is no need to be afraid of any person."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
"We are the ones that are tasked with guiding the world. When you understand and comprehend this then you should have no fear knowing that Allah's help is with us and in the knowledge that the promise of Allah the Almighty to support and help the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) is eternal. So, by the grace of God I have never encountered any fear or nerves regardless of how prominent or powerful the leader is who I am meeting."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
"The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) offered voluntary prayers and so, you should do the same. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would spend time in the remembrance of Allah and so you should do so as well. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) received people with the very best manners and grace and so you should meet people in this way. If we act in this way, we will become Allah's beloved."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further said:
"So, offer the five daily prayers with due care, recite the Holy Quran and strive to understand it and act on the instructions of God. Along with your worship, fulfil the rights of mankind. This is what makes a person beloved to Allah the Almighty and these are the qualities a Missionary should inculcate within himself. When you inculcate these qualities within yourself, you will become a successful Missionary. You will be among those who call people towards God Almighty and you will also be the ones who draw attention towards fulfilling the rights of people. You must first set your own high moral standard - only then will you be able to become a successful Missionary. This is what will make you become the beloved of God."
Another student asked about how they can inculcate within themselves the true spirit of life dedication.
In response, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Always remember that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given a revelation by God Almighty that, "He is pleased with your humble ways." And so be humble. Never succumb to arrogance upon gaining knowledge. Other than that, whilst being truly consumed with humility, be mindful of the words of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that "I was poor and helpless; unknown and without skills.'"
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:
"So inculcate within yourself the firm realisation that, 'I was nothing and Allah gave me the ability to come to Jamia and Allah the Almighty gave me the ability to graduate from Jamia as a missionary and Allah the Almighty granted me the opportunity to serve and ensure the moral training of others. Allah gave me the opportunity to propagate the message of Islam and He enabled me to teach the faith.' If you think in this way it will naturally instil humility within you and bring you closer to God Almighty."
Upon being asked about his meetings with various world leaders and influential figures, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Firstly, we must never fear any person. We are Ahmadi Muslims and so we should have a firm conviction that we need not be overawed by any person. After all, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given the revelation that 'You have been helped with prestige.' Further, before such meetings, I pray that Allah the Almighty may help me and open the minds and soften the hearts of those who I shall address. Additionally, there are other prayers I offer. So always remember that there is no need to be afraid of any person."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
>"We are the ones that are tasked with guiding the world. When you understand and comprehend this then you should have no fear knowing that Allah's help is with us and in the knowledge that the promise of Allah the Almighty to support and help the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) is eternal. So, by the grace of God I have never encountered any fear or nerves regardless of how prominent or powerful the leader is who I am meeting."
On 13 February 2021, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad presided a sixty minute online class with students of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh (Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionary training college in Bangladesh).
It was the first time His Holiness presided a class with Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh and in this way, the trainee Missionaries were able to collectively meet with and seek the guidance and prayers of their spiritual and religious leader.
His Holiness presided the meeting from his office in Islamabad, Tilford, whilst the students and teaching staff of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh were gathered at the Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh complex in Ahmad Nagar.
The event started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a poem and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and an excerpt from the sayings of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him).
His Holiness was also shown the premises of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh and the neighbouring areas where Ahmadi Muslims lived during a video presentation.
The Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh also presented an outline of the history of Jamia Ahmadiyya in Bangladesh and its progress since.
One student sought the guidance of His Holiness about how best to study and learn the Jamia Ahmadiyya educational curriculum.
In response, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"The best way to learn is that you read over what you are going to study in class in advance. Ask your teachers to tell you beforehand what they are going to teach. Then, whatever is taught in class, revise that when you return to your hostel. So, read up on the lecture beforehand and then revise it afterwards. This way you will be able to remember it. You should also pray to Allah the Almighty as well that may He enlighten your intellect and enable you to memorise what you are studying."
Another question related to forging a closer bond of love with God Almighty.
In reply, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"If you obey Allah, you will become His beloved. The love must be mutual. What did the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) do? The companions loved the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), according to the Holy Quran. In the Holy Quran it states in relation to the injunction that Muslims must be obedient to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and says that "Follow me: then will Allah love you." So what is obedience? It is to follow the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and to observe one's prayers like the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would observe his prayers, with complete devotion and concentration."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
"The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) offered voluntary prayers and so, you should do the same. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would spend time in the remembrance of Allah and so you should do so as well. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) received people with the very best manners and grace and so you should meet people in this way. If we act in this way, we will become Allah's beloved."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further said:
"So, offer the five daily prayers with due care, recite the Holy Quran and strive to understand it and act on the instructions of God. Along with your worship, fulfil the rights of mankind. This is what makes a person beloved to Allah the Almighty and these are the qualities a Missionary should inculcate within himself. When you inculcate these qualities within yourself, you will become a successful Missionary. You will be among those who call people towards God Almighty and you will also be the ones who draw attention towards fulfilling the rights of people. You must first set your own high moral standard - only then will you be able to become a successful Missionary. This is what will make you become the beloved of God."
Another student asked about how they can inculcate within themselves the true spirit of life dedication.
In response, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Always remember that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given a revelation by God Almighty that, "He is pleased with your humble ways." And so be humble. Never succumb to arrogance upon gaining knowledge. Other than that, whilst being truly consumed with humility, be mindful of the words of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that "I was poor and helpless; unknown and without skills.'"
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:
"So inculcate within yourself the firm realisation that, 'I was nothing and Allah gave me the ability to come to Jamia and Allah the Almighty gave me the ability to graduate from Jamia as a missionary and Allah the Almighty granted me the opportunity to serve and ensure the moral training of others. Allah gave me the opportunity to propagate the message of Islam and He enabled me to teach the faith.' If you think in this way it will naturally instil humility within you and bring you closer to God Almighty."
Upon being asked about his meetings with various world leaders and influential figures, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Firstly, we must never fear any person. We are Ahmadi Muslims and so we should have a firm conviction that we need not be overawed by any person. After all, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given the revelation that 'You have been helped with prestige.' Further, before such meetings, I pray that Allah the Almighty may help me and open the minds and soften the hearts of those who I shall address. Additionally, there are other prayers I offer. So always remember that there is no need to be afraid of any person."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
"We are the ones that are tasked with guiding the world. When you understand and comprehend this then you should have no fear knowing that Allah's help is with us and in the knowledge that the promise of Allah the Almighty to support and help the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) is eternal. So, by the grace of God I have never encountered any fear or nerves regardless of how prominent or powerful the leader is who I am meeting."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
"The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) offered voluntary prayers and so, you should do the same. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would spend time in the remembrance of Allah and so you should do so as well. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) received people with the very best manners and grace and so you should meet people in this way. If we act in this way, we will become Allah's beloved."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further said:
"So, offer the five daily prayers with due care, recite the Holy Quran and strive to understand it and act on the instructions of God. Along with your worship, fulfil the rights of mankind. This is what makes a person beloved to Allah the Almighty and these are the qualities a Missionary should inculcate within himself. When you inculcate these qualities within yourself, you will become a successful Missionary. You will be among those who call people towards God Almighty and you will also be the ones who draw attention towards fulfilling the rights of people. You must first set your own high moral standard - only then will you be able to become a successful Missionary. This is what will make you become the beloved of God."
Another student asked about how they can inculcate within themselves the true spirit of life dedication.
In response, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Always remember that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given a revelation by God Almighty that, "He is pleased with your humble ways." And so be humble. Never succumb to arrogance upon gaining knowledge. Other than that, whilst being truly consumed with humility, be mindful of the words of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that "I was poor and helpless; unknown and without skills.'"
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:
"So inculcate within yourself the firm realisation that, 'I was nothing and Allah gave me the ability to come to Jamia and Allah the Almighty gave me the ability to graduate from Jamia as a missionary and Allah the Almighty granted me the opportunity to serve and ensure the moral training of others. Allah gave me the opportunity to propagate the message of Islam and He enabled me to teach the faith.' If you think in this way it will naturally instil humility within you and bring you closer to God Almighty."
Upon being asked about his meetings with various world leaders and influential figures, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
"Firstly, we must never fear any person. We are Ahmadi Muslims and so we should have a firm conviction that we need not be overawed by any person. After all, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) was given the revelation that 'You have been helped with prestige.' Further, before such meetings, I pray that Allah the Almighty may help me and open the minds and soften the hearts of those who I shall address. Additionally, there are other prayers I offer. So always remember that there is no need to be afraid of any person."
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further stated:
>"We are the ones that are tasked with guiding the world. When you understand and comprehend this then you should have no fear knowing that Allah's help is with us and in the knowledge that the promise of Allah the Almighty to support and help the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) is eternal. So, by the grace of God I have never encountered any fear or nerves regardless of how prominent or powerful the leader is who I am meeting."
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