Lajna Matters Nasiratul Ahmadiyya USA

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A Publication of

Lajna Matters
Lajna Imaillah USA
&
Nasiratul Ahmadiyya USA
8th Rabi-ul-Sani 1429 Issue 2—2008 Apr 15th - Jul 15th 2008
Special Features Holy Qur’an revealed. When Huzoor he helps his Prophets and
And We, indeed, sent recited the verse quoted Messengers. He makes the
• Correspondence Messengers before thee; of above, a person enquired the Prophets sow the seed of truth
• Message from Sadr t hem are some whom We Holy Prophet who those but the full fruition of the seed
have mentioned to thee; and people would be? He repeated and perfection of their work is
Lajna
of them are some whom We this question two or three not fully completed by them.
• Mentoring Meeting 2008
have not mentioned to thee, times. Hazrat Salman the Instead, He causes them to
• Jalsa Salana 2008 (40:79) And there is no people Persian was also sitting in the die at a time when the mission
to whom a Warner has not audience. The Holy Prophet has the color of failure, and
• New Ahmadis
been sent (35:25). put his hand on the shoulder gives to their opponents an
• Talim Updates of Salman the Persian and occasion to mock and ridicule
Hadith said: "If faith would go up to them. Then Allah manifests
• Lajna and Nasirat
"And among others from the Pleiades even then people another aspect of His Power.
Highlights
among them who have not yet from among Persians will He creates a set of
• Announcements joined them. He is the Mighty, certainly bring it back to earth." circumstances that work for
the Wise." (62:4) the full attainment of the
"Abu Hurairah relates that Writings of the Promised mission and provides such
people were sitting around the Messiahas means through which those
Holy Prophet, peace and “It is the way of Allah which He aims that had been left
blessings of God be upon him, has been fulfilling ever since unfulfilled to some degree are
when Surah Jummah was the creation of the world that fully achieved.”
MESSAGE FROM SADR LAJNA, USA
Dr. Shanaz Butt
Jamaat Ahmadiyya is on the verge of witnessing a historical event on May 27, 2008 which heralds the completion of
100 years of Khilafat-e Ahmadiyya! On the eve of this auspicious day, let us truly demonstrate our love for Khilafat not
just with verbal pledges but also through our sincere effort and actions. All Lajna and Nasirat members should make a
special effort in examining whether they are following these directives from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba:
1. Becoming more observant and mindful of saying Salat at the 5 prescribed times. Inshallah, this habit will cleanse
our hearts of rancor and bring us closer to Allah and to each other.
2. Improving our practice of Purdah. As we become more watchful of our Purdah, we will find ourselves developing a
more modest and humble attitude.
3. Learning self-control and maintaining silence at large gatherings. This habit will serve Lajna and Nasirat well as we
prepare for upcoming Khilafat centenary celebrations, Jalsa Salana and Ijtema’at.
If we make an extra effort to improve in all of these areas, we will be able to provide Huzoor with a priceless gift for
Khilafat Centenary, Inshallah. May Allah out of His infinite Grace and Mercy give us the strength and ability to practice
these directives so that they become an integrated part of our behavior and practice, Ameen.
Khilafat Jubilee Mubarak!
8th Rabi-ul-Sani 1429 Lajna Matters Apr 15th — Jul 15th 2008
National Correspondence
Letters from the Office of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba
January 3, 2008
With this letter I would like to wish the members of Lajna Imaillah USA a peaceful and joyous new year. I pray that Allah enables us to look
back and analyze the past year, where our weaknesses lie and what steps have been taken to remedy our faults and errors. May we
overcome them and gain Allah’s pleasure. Ameen.
On the subject of errors, it has been brought to my attention that certain ladies are occupied with objectionable mannerism which is contrary
to both the Jamaati and Islamic teachings. They engage themselves in finding faults with the Jamaat, the Nizam and even the Khalifatul
Masih. This kind of tendency breeds resentment and has adverse effect on the new converts as well.
With the onset of the new year and dawn of the Khilafat Centenary not far, it would be most appropriate for you to start the new era in
introducing a greater awareness of the risks involved in such a behavior and instill in the ladies the importance of purity and sanctity of our
Jamaat. Old habits die hard, but with diligence they can be averted. As the Sadr Lajna USA, the responsibility lies primarily on your
shoulders to hone in on this problem and eliminate the root of it. May Allah help and guide you to achieve this objective.
I hope and pray that with the onset of the new year, a conscientious Lajna Imaillah emerges under your Sadarat. Ameen.

January 7, 2008
I have received and read your letter dated 4th December 2007, comprising of the monthly report for September 2007, Lajna Matters
Magazine, as well as Majlis-e-Shura Report for this year, Jazakamullah.
Your report gives a good account of the activities carried out in your Jamaat for this month. It was pleasing to read of the efforts that Lajna
USA are making in all areas, particularly in Tabligh. The many events that are held, such as the Interfaith Symposium are all beneficial for
propagating the true face of Islam, Mashallah.
Although a good report has been provided, it is still surprising to read about the low attendance at meetings and those who are proficient in
spiritual knowledge i.e. Namaz. These issues are of fundamental importance and need to be addressed immediately. However, May Allah
the Almighty bless this Lajna and grant it success, Ameen. Please convey my salaams to all the Nasirat and Lajna in USA.

February 17, 2008
I have received and read your Nasirat report for the month of October 2007 and the report of the workshop held in Pittsburgh on December
2007, Jazakamullah. Your report demonstrates that a comprehensive program of study has been made for the Nasirat of the USA,
Mashallah. May Allah enable your Nasirat to prosper into proficient and knowledgeable Lajna, Inshallah.
There is a slight concern at the low number of Nasirat attending meetings and other various Jamaat functions, especially in the regions with
low numbers of Lajna and Nasirat. Please see that this is addressed so that further progress can be made. May Allah grant you and your
Lajna patience and fortitude so that you may attend to this in the best manner possible.
Your report concerning the workshop held in Pittsburgh shows that progress is being made in this area. Previous problems have been
addressed and Lajna are now being educated in a positive fashion. May Allah enable the Lajna of Pittsburgh to progress with the knowledge
they have acquired at this workshop, Inshallah. Please convey my salaams to all Lajna and Nasirat in USA.

March 5, 2008
I have received and read your report for the month November 2007 and the special report of Lajna’s KCC goals, Jazakamullah.
Your report for November describes the many activities undertaken by Lajna Imaillah USA during this month. Steady progress is being made
in all areas and good contact is being maintained amongst the various regions. May Allah Help you and your Lajna to progress further and
may He shower His choicest blessings on you, Ameen.
It is pleasing to read of the special attention being paid to the Wasiyyat scheme and that Lajna are addressing previous issues that have been
raised actively and effectively. May Allah bless you in all your sincere efforts. Please convey my salaams to all Lajna and Nasirat in USA.

March 11, 2008
I am sending this circular to all the Lajnaat regarding Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaba Friday Sermons which were delivered on 15th & 22nd
February 2008 on the topic of Salat. The sermons should be listened to repeatedly and the members assessed accordingly. In the Friday
sermon of 15th February 2008 emphasis was laid on the importance of Salat, Huzoor said:
“Salat is such a basic fundamental requirement of faith that we should never underestimate its importance. We should always be vigilant that
every Ahmadi should always observe the 5 daily prayers. The five daily prayers are the seeds of righteousness which blossom into fruit
bearing trees. If we do not offer Salat with all its requisites then the weeds flourish destroying the crop. Try to offer Salat with due care then it
will lay the foundation for all other pious acts. Every Ahmadi should assess himself and his household on whether they are true servants of
Allah and have good morals.”
In order to achieve the higher status, in his Friday sermon of 22nd February Huzooraba said:
“Just as the foundations of buildings have strong pillar, similarly our faith should be established on strong pillars. We need to safeguard the
pillars, otherwise there is the danger of cracks appearing in our faith. The high standard of Salat that would bring satisfaction cannot be seen
in reports of anywhere. Some office-holders express optimism with regard to observance of Salat, whereas no undue optimism should be
expressed in context of Salat unless every single Ahmadi is 100% firm on the requisites of Salat.
While we are in a thankful frame of mind in terms of the Khilafat Centenary we should be most mindful of the key principle of belief (i.e. Salat)
because Khilafat is only promised to those who offer prayers. I stress once again every Ahmadi should assess himself that he is taking the
steps to safeguard his Salat, has he reached that high standard of offering Salat that Allah and His Messenger (saw) want to see.”
In the light of Huzoor’s admonitions, I request all Sadr Lajna Imaillah to assess their members on Salat and repeatedly remind them of its
importance and that they should listen to these Friday sermons repeatedly. So that we can achieve the highest standard in this regard to
which Huzoor has drawn our attention. Jazakamullah
Assistant Private Secretary—In charge Lajna Section
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National Matters
National Mentoring Meeting 2008

By the Grace of Allah, a productive mentoring weekend for Lajna Imaillah-USA was held from February 29th-March
2nd, 2008 at Bait-ul-Baseer Mosque, Silicon Valley, CA. More than 230 participants attended including members of
National Amila, Local Presidents and approved local Amila. Jazakallah to Wasim Malik Sahib, Jamaat President, Sister
Samar Munir, Lajna President and to the members of the Silicon Valley Majlis for their assistance and hospitality.
The meeting started right after the Jummah prayer. By the grace of Allah the National Mentoring Meeting was well or-
ganized. The National Amila presented different aspects of their offices i.e. Lajna website, Khilafat Centenary Talim and
Tarbiyyat program, Tabligh Tips, matrimonial challenges, finance and Tajnid updates, motivating our Nasirat, Helping
our sisters (Khidmat-e-Khalq), Waqf-e-Nau career paths, KCC project updates and preparation for Jalsa Salana 2008.
Respected Sadr Sahiba advised that we must purify our intentions, which in turn will improve our conduct and our Ma-
jaalis. This meeting was very informative for all the members especially for the Local Amila members who were attend-
ing the meeting for the first time. May Allah reward everyone abundantly. Ameen
San Jose girl confronts alleged rapist, armed with knives rescues 2-year-old

By Sean Webby, Mercury News
April 1, 2008
Monday afternoon, 17-year-old Saba Sohail was catching up on her homework when a neighbor burst into her San
Jose apartment, naked and bleeding. The teenager covered the woman with a blanket and, between sobs, the woman
told the teen she had just been raped. At that moment, the alleged rapist appeared in the open doorway.
Police were marveling Tuesday at what happened next: The girl confronted the half-dressed interloper, scared him off
and then - wielding two kitchen knives - went back into the woman's apartment to rescue her 2-year-old son.
Police soon caught the alleged rapist hiding on a landing inside the building. Juanito Antonio Gonzales, 27, of San
Jose, has been booked on suspicion of sexual assault and burglary, police said. "This young lady went ahead and did
something that police train and prepare for," said Lt. Mark McIninch, who heads up the Sexual Assault Investigative
Unit. "It's extremely impressive."
Sohail, the newly-elected president of Prospect High School's Key Club, a community service organization, said she
didn't think she did anything special. "If you are out there...you might feel like 'Wow,"' Sohail, an honor student, told the
Mercury News. "But when you are there, there's not really anything else you can do. "I feel I did what I had to."
Police say Gonzales lived in the apartment complex on the 1500 block of Alta Glen Drive in Willow Glen but didn't know
his alleged victim. About 4:40 p.m. Monday, police say, he sneaked inside a 28-year-old woman's apartment, forced
her into a bathroom, choked her, beat her and sexually assaulted her. When the man wandered briefly to another room,
police said, the victim bolted into the hallway, running into her neighbor's apartment. The man followed her, wearing
only a shirt.
Alone in her family's apartment with her grandmother, Sohail heard screaming. At first, she figured it was her book-
laden younger sister demanding to be let in. It was her neighbor. They knew each other well. The woman would often
visit with her parents. They would share tea and Sohail would play with the woman's son. Then came the man. He was
muscular, big. He was only wearing a shirt. "All of a sudden there is this danger in your house - this one place that is
supposed to be your safe place," Sohail said. "All of a sudden it is not." Sohail got between the alleged attacker and his
victim. The 5-foot, 4-inch girl screamed at him, cursing. "When he first saw me it looked like he was thinking 'Ohmigod,
there is another person here," the girl said. "Then it was like 'It's another girl." And his face changed. I guess I don't look
that strong." He came closer. "Get the hell away from me! I'm not even kidding!" the girl screamed. "What the hell are
you doing in my house?" Sohail said she was "freaking out" inside, but tried to keep her composure. "If I get really
scared or really nervous, people can't always tell," she said.
Then the man started to rummage around the apartment, and Sohail thought he was looking for something to hurt them
with. She screamed at him again, this time dialing 911. The man first sat down in a chair, mumbled that he was sorry
and then walked out into the hallway. That's when the victim screamed out her little boy's name. "She thought the guy
was going back into her apartment to hurt her son," the teenager said. So Sohail grabbed two butcher knives off the
counter, walked into the hallway and then into the apartment. She didn't know where the man was. She grabbed the
child and ran out. Soon afterward, a neighbor upstairs called out to say that the man was passed out by his door. "We
were standing there shaking and the police came running in there to do something about it," Sohail said. "I was proba-
bly holding them in more awe than they were for me."
Please check the Lajna website www.ahmadiyya.us/lajna for information regarding Lajna syllabus, Jalsa Salana,
and other events. Jazakallah to Sister Mabroor Jattala for updating the site regularly.
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National Matters
Welcome to 60th Jalsa Salana USA, 2008 Jalsa Announcements

The 60th Jalsa Salana USA will be held at the PA Farm Show (cid:205) Offer Salat in congregation at designated
Complex in Harrisburg, PA from June 20th—22nd, 2008 times, standing in neat rows shoulder to
Inshallah. shoulder

(http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/fscomplex/site/default.asp) (cid:205) Observe appropriate mosque etiquette
when in the prayer area
Please plan to attend and volunteer your services wherever
they are needed. Your help will surely make this Jalsa a (cid:205) There will be NO cameras allowed in the
success in all aspects of hospitality, service and sisterhood. Jalsa site.
For Jalsa registration, please go to
(cid:205) Ladies who are not offering prayers
http://www.ahmadiyya.us. Please contact Nazim
should kindly watch the children so they
Registration, Athar Malik Sahib at [email protected]
don’t run around causing disturbance
with your questions.
(cid:205) Please keep your mobile phones turned
Welcoming our New Sisters & Guests off during Jalsa proceedings
Please help us welcome our newest Lajna members and in- (cid:205) Food will not be allowed in the Jalsa Gah
vited guests to Jalsa Salana USA 2008. Local Sadrs, please at any point or time
be sure to submit the following information to Hospitality at
(cid:205) Children under the age of seven will use
[email protected] as soon as possible:
the children’s Jalsa Gah
Name of Majlis, Local Sadr, Total # of New Ahmadi Sisters,
Total # of expected Jalsa (cid:205) ALL MOTHERS of children under 7 will
Guests, Their Names, Con-
remain with their children in the Chil-
tact Information (phone and
dren’s Jalsa Gah at ALL TIMES
email), Date of Bai'at (if ap-
plicable), and the dates they (cid:205) Those mothers with more than one child
plan to attend the Jalsa should keep the family together in the
Salana USA,. If you are Children’s Jalsa Gah unless the family
aware of their transportation member is 11 years or older and is re-
or accommodation needs, please specify and explain circum- sponsible/capable of handling them-
stances. Keep in mind, unreserved hotel rooms may be selves in the main Jalsa Gah
charged to your local Majlis if reserved and not used.
Jazakallah, Hospitality Team (cid:205) Please notify security about any suspi-
cious characters not wearing a badge
(cid:205) Cooperate with ALL volunteers, including
those on duty to help you park in appro-
priate spaces
(cid:205) We must also keep in mind the cleanli-

“And remember Allah's favour upon you and the covenant ness of the premises (host family home,
which He made with you, when you said, 'We hear and we hotel accommodation, Jalsa site, Food
obey.' And fear Allah. Surely Allah knows well what is in your Hall, bath room etc)
minds.” (5:8)
(cid:205) With anticipated increased attendance at
Topics and activities will be chosen to highlight the importance
of this Theme in our daily dealings as wives, mothers, chil- the Jalsa we humbly request you all to
dren and Ahmadis in the community from various points of dedicate your time to serve the guests of
view. Mark your calendars and plan to attend your regional the Promised Messiahas
Ijtema during this summer. As always, the success of these

gatherings are dependent on your attendance and active par-
ticipation.
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New Ahmadi-Muslims
Experiences of Sisters from Mentoring Meeting 2008
This year I was fortunate enough to have been invited to attend the yearly Mentor’s Meeting, which was held in San
Jose, CA. I was particularly excited to be attending this event since I lived in the San Jose area before I converted to
Ahmadiyyat and I got to know the San Jose Lajna very well. I was very happy to be visiting with my friends once again.
The event was so wonderful and I truly enjoyed it. The San Jose Jamaat really outdid them selves putting this event to-
gether. Everything was so well organized and their hard work really showed.
I found myself spiritually rejuvenated after the three-day event. Once the sessions concluded on Sunday afternoon I felt
like running home to my local Jamaat and implementing all of the wonderful things I had heard other Lajna members dis-
cuss. I really enjoined hearing what other local Jamaats were doing and what worked and didn’t work at their local level.
Our local Sadr was unable to attend the meeting this year but I took several pages of notes for her and I’m really hopeful
that some of the feedback I got from the mentor’s meeting will work in our local Jamaat. For instance the structure of the
Lajna meetings, I heard so many Lajna members discussing things they did in order to increase attendance and there
were a few suggestions I think would really work in our local Jamaat, Inshallah.
One of the other things I really enjoyed about the Mentor’s Meeting was having the opportunity to hear Sister Saliha
leading the prayers. Mashallah, she has such a beautiful and melodious voice, I was simply moved by her during
prayers. I noticed I wasn’t the only one though because by the end of prayers there wasn’t a single dry eye in the prayer
hall.
And lastly, Sadr Sahiba closing address was also very touching. I really enjoyed her speech about intentions; particu-
larly the part about how intentions have no color, language or culture. I thoroughly enjoyed her speech and I totally
agree that we should all be a little more mindful of the intentions behind our actions, Inshallah.
I really had a wonderful time at the mentor’s meeting and it made me even more grateful for all of the wonderful women
we have in our community/family.
Aida Lone (St. Louis)

When I was asked to be an observer at this years Mentoring Meeting, I was very excited and honored to be able to go. I
really enjoyed myself during the weekend. I was able to meet new sisters from all over the country, while learning more
about the different departments in the Jamaat.
I learned much in both the open forums and the presentations by the different departments. One thing that I learned was
how to turn a question asked into Tabligh. I now know that the best way to do Tabligh, is to do enough research ahead of
time, to be able to answer most questions fully and thoroughly. Now that I am aware of how to be better be equipped to
answer questions fully, and if need be, ask additional questions to see how much the person would like to know about
Ahmadiyya. I also learned about the different KCC projects that are ongoing with translating books and speeches by the
Promised Messiah (AS), from Urdu to English, that I am even more resolved to learn Urdu so that I can both read the
writings in their original language, but also Insha Allah, be able to help with other translation projects in the future.
This may have been my first national event, but after attending the Mentoring Meeting, I know that this will not be my
last, Inshallah.
Regina Rohlsen (Chicago West)

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T alim Matters
Talim Test Results—April 2008
The Talim test is part of our Lajna Constitution. The main objective of the Talim test is to reinforce what is learned in our Talim Program. It is
therefore important for all members to attempt the test. A summary of the 2008 Talim test results can be seen below.
Year 2006 2007 2008
Total Lajna Chapters 62 64 66
# of Lajna Chapters that Participated in Test 56 60 63
# of Members that Participated in Test 1404 1707 1733
% of Lajna Chapters that Participated in Test 90 94 95
Majaalis (Small) % Participated Majaalis (Large) % Participated
Toledo 100 MN-St. Paul 50 NJ-North 77
OH-Columbus 93 NC-Charlotte 50 MI-Detroit 59
CA-Merced 92 CT-Hartford 43 VA-South 56
NV-Las Vegas 92 MA-Boston 43 NY-Brooklyn 55
CA-Oakland 90 NY-Albany 43 NY-Queens 54
VA-Beach 90 OK-Tulsa 38 VA-North 51
CA-San Diego 86 OK-St. Louis 36 CA-LA East 47
TX-Houston-West 84 LA-New Orleans 35 TX - Dallas 45
TX-Austin 77 CA-Bay Point 25 IL-Chicago West 42
Indiana 70 Alabama/Tenn. 17 MD-Potomac 37
WI-Oshkosh 69 NJ-Central 35
NY-Rochester 68 Majaalis (Medium) % Participated LA-Inland Empire 34
TX – Houston South 68 PA-York/Hsb. 59 MD-Silver Spring 32
MD-Baltimore 65 NJ-Willingboro 57 PA-Philadelphia 28
NY-Bronx 64 GA/SC 53
NC-Res. Triangle 62 IL-Chicago East 50
FL-Orlando 60 MD-Laurel 48
OR-Portland 59 TX-Houston-North 39
NY-Buffalo 59 FL-Miami 38
OH-Cleveland 58 CA-LA West 35
CO-Denver 56 IL-Zion 33
NY-Syracuse 55 WA-Seattle 29
CA-Sacramento 55 CA-Silicon Valley 29
DC-Washington 54 NY- Long Island 28
AZ-Phoenix 54 WI-Milwaukee 24
Kansas 54
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Majaalis Highlights
Lajna Highlights Waqf-e-Jadid Report 2007
October—December 2007
Lajna Imaillah-USA has made progress and improvement in the number of

members participating as well as in the amounts pledged and collected,
Meetings
Alhamdolillah! May Allah bless all Lajna, Nasirat and children. for their sacrifices
Tajnid as of March 2007: 3,772 towards Waqf-e-Jadid, Ameen.
Total Amount Pledged = $200,424
Total number of meetings held: 263 Total Amount Collected = $227,591
All Majaalis are requested to submit their semi-annual Tehrik-e-Jadid and Waqf-e-
Average attendance: 35%
Jadid reports. Jazakamullah
Total number of Halqa meetings: 232
$300,000 1
1 95 1
Monthly reports received: 98% 57 7,88 242, 47,59
Tab#li gohf Bai’ats obtained: 6 Alhamdolillah! $$220500,,000000 PColelldegcetedd 170,012 3 $207,6 $177,229 $22 $181,600$ $200,42$22
Baltimore 1 $ 7
7
7,
Orlando 1 $150,000 8 6 5 12
LQause eVnesg as 31 $100,000 $84,915 $83,522 $79,445 69,752 $95,62$94,84 $93,97 $
$
Outreach (Number of People/Guests) $50,000
People under one-to-one Tabligh: 2,672
$0
Tabligh meetings held: 148
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Guests who attended these: 1,058 aj aj aj aj aj aj aj aj
M M M M M M M M
Needy served outside the Jamaat: 2,478 6 7 8 0 8 3 3 5
4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6
9/ 6/ 5/ 8/ 8/ 3/ 3/ 4/
Needy Lajna served: 1,101 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 6
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Literature Distributed
Holy Qur’an: 51 Keeping Silence for Jalsa
Books: 351
We have two requirements upon us for keeping effective silence during proceed-
Tapes: 80 ings at Jalsa:
• Respect for those in prayer, if our prayer is completed we should wait with
Pamphlets: 770
those who are praying in prayerful silence.
• Respect for those giving a speech we should listen quietly, see how much we
Average percentage of members active in
can learn, and not engage in our own conversations or other distractions.
Daee Ilallah Committee: 403/month In order to increase in our capacity for this important discipline, it will be helpful to
practice keeping silence in groups. During such time engage yourself in remem-
Khidmat-e-Khalq: 994/month
brance of Allah. A large group of people keeping silence while gathered together
Listening to Khutba/MTA: 45% is an extraordinary experience. Each of us in that group connects deeply within
ourselves to be in quiet conversation with Allah, and it fills each heart with intense
Learning Qur’an Nazira: 13%
satisfaction. The silence becomes a powerful presence that no one wishes to
Know Salat in Arabic: 70% break. As we achieve this kind of contentment within ourselves we will want to use
it during prayer times when others are praying or when there is a need for silence.
Know Salat Translation: 47%
We will also increase our capacity to be listeners. We will be able to listen atten-
Perform 5 Daily Prayers: 55% tively to those who recite Qur’an and those who have come before us to speak.
We will realize that distractions of any kind during the proceedings harm our Jalsa
Recite Holy Qur’an Daily: 38% experience, and in fact may deprive us of it altogether. Let us all work together in
our practice of keeping silence.
Observing Purdah: 45%
Saliha Malik, National Tarbiyyat Secretary
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Nasirat Matters
Nasirat Reporting Nasirat Activity Summary
Attendance Summary October—December 2007 # of October—December 2007
Activities in…
# of # of October November December Average
# of Reported %
Month Reports Meetings
Majaalis Tajnid Attendance Khidmat-e-Khalq 28 30 27 28
Rec'd Reported
Tabligh 23 14 18 18
October 62 61 657 75 54
Workshops 13 16 16 15
November 62 58 671 101 68 Sihat Jismani 25 25 25 25
December 62 50 682 85 60 Handicraft 12 12 12 12
Arabic-Urdu
Average 56 670 87 61 Classes 17 19 19 18
Attention Nasirat Secretaries and Sadran! Did you know?

(cid:156) All Nasirat secretaries should 1. What is taking the oath of allegiance and reciting the
give their names to their Lajna pledge is called?
Sadrs to forward to Hazri Nigrani
for volunteering at Children’s
2. What are the sayings of Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw
Jalsa Gah.
called?
(cid:156) All Local Sadrs please send a list of Nasirat
who have finished their FIRST reading of the
Holy Quran since last Jalsa Salana 3. What is the person who
(September 2007) to now. Please be sure to has memorized the
send a picture of the Nasira if possible. entire text of the Holy
(cid:156) Monthly Nasirat reports are due on the 10th of Qur’an called?
t h e f o l l o w i n g m o n t h
[email protected]. 4. What is the person who
Please direct any questions/concerns to Tahera has performed the
Anwar, National Nasirat Secretary at pilgrimage of Ka’aba in
[email protected]. Mecca called?
………………………………………………………….
Treatment of Guests 5. What does “Mashallah” mean?

Abu Hurairahra relates that a man came to the
Holy Prophetsaw and said: I am famished. He sent to 6. What is the name for the Central Ahmadiyya
Directorate that regulates the administrative affairs of
one of his wives and she sent back word: By Him
the Community?
Who has sent thee with the Truth, I have nothing
but water. Then he sent word to another and
received back the same reply. He sent word in turn 7. What does “Shariah” mean?
to every one of them and the same reply came
back. Then he said: Who will make this one his
8. What is the name of the organization that looks after
guest? One of the Ansar said: Messenger of Allah, I
the Ahmadiyya missions established in various
will. So he took him home and said to his wife:
countries of the globe and was started in 1934?
Have you anything? She answered: Nothing, except
a little for the children. He said: Beguile them with
9. What does “Tauheed” mean?
something, and when they should ask for food, put
them to sleep. When the guest comes in, put out
the light, and make him feel that we are also 10. What is the name of the organization that looks after
eating. So they sat down and the guest ate and the spiritual upbringing of the members living in the
they passed the night hungry. When he came to the rural areas?
Holy Prophetsaw in the morning, the latter said to
him: Allah was well pleased with that which you
didaJ-e-fqaW .01 ,doG fo ytinu ni feileb cimalsI .9 ,didaJ-e-kirheT
did about your guest last night. .8 ,wal suoigileR .7 ,namujnA rdaS .6 ,)noitaicerppa fo nekot a sa nekops(
(Bukhari and Muslim) sehsiw hallA revetahW .5 ,ijaH .4 ,zifaH .3 ,htidaH .2 ,ta’iaB .1 :srewsnA
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Nasirat Matters
Word Search MONTH OF APRIL IN HISTORY

Qudrat e Thania Bahisti Maqbara Baait
(cid:60) 24 hour worldwide MTA service was started on April 1st
Khilafat Eid ul Adha Hajj
1996
Qadian ZulHaj Wasiyyat Taqwa
Waqf e Arzi Rooh ul Qudus (cid:60) Waqf-e-Nau scheme was started on April 3rd 1987
(cid:60) General Zia passed ordinance against Ahmadis on
April 26th 1984
(cid:60) Death of Khalifatul Masih IV, Hazrat Mirza Tahir
Ahmadra on April 19th 2003
(cid:60) Election of Khalifatul Masih V on April 22nd 2003
(cid:60) Establishment of computerized press in London in April
1986
(cid:60) Khalifatul Masih IV, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmadra
immigrated to London from Pakistan on April 30th 1984

MONTH OF MAY IN HISTORY

(cid:60) Inauguration of Talim-al-Islam College in May 1903
(cid:60) Death of Promised Messiahas in Lahore on May 26th
1908
(cid:60) Establishment of Ahmadiyya Caliphate on May 27th
1908
(cid:60) Inauguration of Jamia Ahmadiyya on May 20th 1928

BRIEF HISTORY OF JALSA SALANA

(cid:60) A Jalsa (convention) which is held once a year is called
"Jalsa Salana"
(cid:60) The first Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya was
held on Dec 27th 1891 in Qadian. Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya was
established on Mar 23rd 1889. Therefore after two years of
establishment of the Jamaat the first Jalsa Salana was
held. 75 people attended this Jalsa in Aqsa Mosque,
Qadian.
(cid:60) During the life of Promised Messiahas seventeen Jalsas
were held
(cid:60) Khalifatul Masih IIra allowed the women to attend the
Jalsa for the first time in 1914
(cid:60) The first separate Jalsa for women was held in 1917
(cid:60) The Jalsa held in 1939 was celebrated as the Golden
Jubilee of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya
(cid:60) Rabwah’s first Jalsa Salana was held in 1949
The Jalsa of 1989 was celebrated for completion of 100
years since establishment of Ahmadiyyat. Hazrat Maulvi
Mohammad Hussainra who was a Companion of Promised
Messiahas especially attended this Jalsa on the request of
Khalifatul Masih IV, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmadra.
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Local Matters
Letter from Secretary Wasaya USA
Clarification has been sought on some issues/concerns that Ahmadi women face, especially, at the time of filling in their
Wasiyyat (the Will) application forms. Following is a set of explanations (in the light of Markaz’s instructions) in regard to
payment requirement for Hissa Amad (portion of income) and Hissa Jaidad (portion of property) for compliance.

a. Hissa Amad: A Moosiah is required to pay Hissa Amad on the following:
i. On income if she is working; otherwise pay on pocket money
b. Hissa Jaidad: A Moosiah is required to pay Hissa Jaidad on the following (only on that which is applicable).
i. Haq Mahr (Dowry money given by the bridegroom to the bride)
ii. Jewelry
iii. Any assets received in inheritance
iv. Any property acquired through her personal resources e.g. her income

Additional Clarification in regard to property (for purposes of Wasiyyat only):
Any asset (including home of residence) owned jointly with husband is counted entirely as belonging to the husband
unless the wife has personally paid for it. (This, notwithstanding the country’s laws which would apply for other pur-
poses).
Community Group Raises
Funds to Support Share Your
Lunch Campaign
In a matter of days, the members of the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (a nonprofit
organization) generated a significant
amount of donations for the Share Your
Lunch campaign. Social Chair, Sabuhi Sid-
dique coordinated the efforts and ex-
pressed her passion for helping the com-
munity.
“Our religion teaches us to help those in
need,” she said. “It does not matter
whether they are Muslim or Christian. It
does not matter if they are black, white or
orange! From whatever little I have, my
neighbor or a person in need has a share in
it. We are all the creation of God.”
In addition to financial contributions, for
over six years the Ahmadiyya Muslim Com-
munity has regularly volunteered at several
of the Food Bank’s Family Harvest sites.
“This is our belief: Love for all Hatred for
none” are the words found on the cover of
their brochure and their support for Second
Harvest Food Bank proves their commit-
ment to these words.
We thank The Ahmadiyya Muslim Commu-
nity for their peaceful efforts to make
changes for the better in our community.
For more information on this organization,
visit www.alislam.org.

By the Grace of God the Silicon Valley Jamaat was
awarded a Bronze Award and was recognized for their
effort.
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