Lajna Imaillah USA Tabligh Presentation

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Lajna Imaillah USA
Tabligh Presentation:
Meeting the Messiah & Madhi
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
a.s.
Dhiya Tahira Bakr-National Secretary Tabligh
Shahina Bashir-National Mauvina Sadr Media Watch
Mahmooda Rehman-Local Tabligh Secretary, Georgia
Atiya Malik- Local Tabligh Secretary, Silver Spring
Saimah Sheikh- AMC Public Relations Lajna Liaison,
Dallas
Fiona Okeefe Ahmad-Local Lajna Sadr, Boston
Shura Proposal #1: Year 2013
The Essence of Ahmadiyyat!
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V call to action
in his Friday sermon of August 16,
2013 to:
1. Know the purpose of the coming of
the Promised Messiah a.s.
2. Know why it is necessary that we
must accept him and attest to the
truth of his claim
3. Know why it is important to
establish:
 Connection to Khalifat and
participating in MTA programs
Essence of Ahmadiyyat
3. Why it is important to establish:
 Listening to Friday sermons and
integrating them into our daily lives
 Establish the true understanding and
spirit of spending in the way of Allah
 Establish the true understanding and
blessings of giving Zakat and
Chanda
What is the purpose of the coming
of the Promised Messiah a.s.? Why is
it necessary that we accept him and
attest to the truth of his claim?
The Promised Messiah a.s. explains: “I have
been sent so that I may re-establish the
lost glory of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
s.a.w. and show to the world the truths
contained in the Holy Quran.
(Friday
Sermon: Essence of Ahmadiyyat. August 16,
2013).
Why should we invite people to
meet the Promised Messiah a.s.
The Promised Messiah a.s. has emphasized: The purpose of their
joining the movement and establishing with me (Promised
Messiah a.s.) a relationship like that of a disciple is that;
• They should achieve a high degree of piety and righteousness.
• No wrongdoing or mischief should ever come near them.
• They should offer the five daily prayers regularly and in
congregation
• Should not lie nor hurt anyone by their tongues.
• They should not be guilty of any kind of vice and should not let
even a thought of mischief, wrongdoing or transgression pass
through their minds.
• They should shun every type of sin, offense, undesirable speech
and action, as well as all egoistic passion and unruly behavior.
• They should become pure-hearted, harmless and meek servants
of Allah Almighty and no poisonous germ should flourish in their
being. (Essence of Islam, Vol. IV, pp. 349-350)
A short story
• Reflect on the sacrifice of an animal
(lamb) for the birth of your child: The
Aqeeqa. It is our duty and the animal
sacrifice is used to nourish mankind.
• I am the lamb (You are the lamb): We
sacrifice our life, property, time and
children for the cause of the faith and
the community. We shall always adhere
to the truth and shall always be prepared
to make every sacrifice for the
perpetuation of the Ahmadiyya Khalifat,
inshaAllah.
Purpose of the coming of the
Promised Messiah a.s.
• With these actions we should arrive at a
state to call people to Allah with
courage. The Promised Messiah a.s.
conveyed to his audience; All that I am
concerned with is my duty, the duty to
deliver this message, which I owe you as
one who owes a debt to someone else.
It matters not whether it (the message) is
welcomed by them or not, nor whether
the readers or listeners trust my good
intentions.
• He then proceeded to deliver his essay
on the Victory of Islam. (Victory of Islam
by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, 1973,
pg. 2 )
Khalifatul Masih V aba
• The victory of Islam will be a victory
for mankind; An actualization of
absolute justice, kindness, kinship
and a path toward the attainment of
peace.
The 4th Khalifa: Hazrat Mirza Tahir
Ahmad (rh) said: “Call the world
towards salvation and call them to
the Lord of the Worlds. Otherwise
the destiny of the people will go in
the hands of godless people…
(Inspiring Events in the field of
Tabligh by Maulana Ataul Mujeeb
Rasheed, June 2004, pg.70).
Sister Saima Sheikh-Jamaat
PR
• What is the message we should
deliver to the people?
• How do we formerly and properly
introduce the Promised Messiah
a.s. at our interfaith events?
• Should we all deliver the same
message when introducing the
Promised Messiah a.s. and how?
“We are Muslims who believe in the
Messiah Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of
Qadian, India”
• Most important message of any
interview, article or letter is the
inclusion of this message.
• Must practice using this and weaving it
into interviews and letters.
• This is what distinguishes us as
Ahmadi Muslims and we must
acknowledge who has guided us in our
efforts.