Friday Sermon – Khalifatul Masih V – Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Year 2018
Peace be upon you all, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah
I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is the Messenger of Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is the Messenger of Allah. Come to Prayer Come to Prayer Come to success Come to success Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is none worthy of worship except Allah. Peace be upon you all,
I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah He is alone and has no partner and I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is His Servant and Messenger After this I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The Gracious, the Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we implore for help. Guide us in the right path The path of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings,
Those who have not incurred displeasure, and those who have not gone astray. Today, I shall again speak on some of those Companions, who participated in the Battle of Badr. The first one them is Hazrat Amir Bin Rabi’ah. His family was a confederate of Khattab, the father of Hazrat Umar,
Who had adopted Hazrat Amir. That is the reason, why he used to be known as Amir Bin Khattab. However, when the Holy Qur’an commanded all to refer to their actual forefathers, he was, from then on, referred to as Amir Bin Rabi’ah instead of Amir bin Khattab,
I.e. by the name of his actual father Rabi’ah, as per the patrilineal relationship. Here a clarification has been provided to those people, who have adopted the children of their relatives and loved ones and those children do not even know who their actual fathers are until they grow older.
The identity cards and official documents also bear the names of the adoptive fathers instead of the actual fathers. When later this practice leads to certain difficulties, people write letters requesting that such and such changes should be made. Therefore, one should always act in accordance with the Qur’anic injunctions,
Except in the case of such children, who are received or adopted and taken by certain authorities and one is not told about their parents information. After this clarification, I will now proceed further to speak on [the companion]. It was said that he had a confederate and due to this relationship,
There were friendly terms between Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Amir till the end. He accepted Islam right at the outset. The Holy Prophet (as) had not yet sought refuge at Dar-e-Arqam when he believed. Hazrat Amir migrated to Abyssinia along with his wife Laila Bint Hathmah.
Later, he returned to Mecca and from there, he migrated to Medina along with his wife. The wife of Hazrat Amir Bin Rabi’ah has the honour of being the first woman to have emigrated to Medina. He participated in Badr and all other battles along with the Holy Prophet (saw).
He passed away in the 32nd year of Hijra. He came from the Ans tribe. Hazrat Amir Bin Rabi’ah narrated that the Holy Prophet (saw) said to him that, “When one of you witnesses a funeral procession and does not join it,
“he should keep standing until the procession has passed or the [coffin] is laid down .” Abdullah Bin Amir narrates from his father, Hazrat Amir, that he once stood up to perform his prayer. It was the time when people were arguing regarding Hazrat Usman.
That particular fitna [revolt] had started and people used to revile Hazrat Usman. He further states that he fell asleep after the prayer and he saw in dream that he was being ordered to get up and pray that he may be saved from
That evil from which God Almighty had saved His pious people from. Thus, Hazrat Amir Bin Rabi’ah got up and offered the salat and then supplicated in this regard. After this he fell ill and never left his home after that until his funeral procession left his home.
This is how God Almighty saved him from that evil. Hazrat Amir Bin Amr narrated that, “I was with the Holy Prophet (saw) during a tawaf “while a shoelace of the Holy Prophet (saw)’s shoe broke. “I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! Give it to me so that I may repair it!’
“The Holy Prophet (saw) replied, ‘This is termed as preferential treatment ‘and I do not like to be given preferential treatment.’” This is the extent to which the Holy Prophet (saw) was particularly mindful regarding doing his work himself. A person once came to Hazrat Amir bin Rabi’ah as a guest.
He was very hospitable and respectful towards him and even put in a favourable recommendation for him to the Holy Prophet (saw). Thus, after having gone to the Holy Prophet (saw), this person went to Hazrat ‘Amir and said, “I requested the Holy Prophet (saw) to grant me a valley as a freehold,
“which would have no equivalent to it throughout the whole of Arabia. “Hence, the Holy Prophet (saw) granted me this. “I now desire to give a piece of that valley to you, “which will belong to you during your lifetime and to your children after you have passed away.”
Hazrat ‘Amir replied that “I am in no need of this piece of land from you as today, “a Surah [chapter of the Holy Qur’an] has been revealed, “which has entirely made us forget the world and that is: “(Arabic – Holy Quran 21:2)
“That is, ‘Nigh has drawn for men their reckoning, yet they turn away in heedlessness.’” Such was the state of fear of God Almighty of these shining stars and these were the very people, who truly gave precedence to faith over the world. Hazrat ‘Amir bin Rabi’ah relates that Zaid bin ‘Amr said that
“I opposed my nation and instead followed the religion of Abraham. “I was awaiting for a prophet to appear from the progeny of Hazrat Isma’il (as) “whose name would be Ahmad. “However, it seems that I will not be able to witness him.
“I believe in him, testify to his truth and affirm that he is a prophet. “If you will be alive during the era of his advent, then convey my greetings of peace to him. “I will mention such signs of his to you as a result of “which he will not remain hidden from you.
“He is neither tall nor short. “He will neither have a lot of hair, nor little. There will always remain a redness in his eyes. “Between his shoulders, you will find the seal of prophethood. “His name will be Ahmad.
“This city of Mecca will be the place of his birth as well as the place “where he will take the pledge of initiation. “Following this, his nation will drive him out of here. “They will dislike his message. He will then migrate to Yathrib [Medina].
“Following this, those who oppose will gain ascendency but do not by deceived by them. “I have looked through every city in search of the religion of Abraham. “I enquired from the Jews, Christians and Zoroastrians “and they told me that this religion will come after you have passed.
“They told me the same signs I have mentioned to you. “They said that no prophet will come after him.” Hazrat ‘Amir said that: “When the Holy Prophet (saw) was appointed [as a Prophet], “I informed him of Zaid upon which he said, ‘I saw him in paradise while he was pulling along his garment.’”
In this narration where it states that no prophet shall come after him does not mean that the prophecy of the Holy Prophet (saw) regarding a prophet from within his people to appear is incorrect. It means he is the last law-bearing prophet and any prophet
Who appears after him will not bring any new law. The [prophet] to appear will be subordinate to the Holy Prophet (saw). This is exactly what we find in the Ahadith [sayings of the Holy Prophet (saw)] and the Holy Qur’an. The Holy Prophet (saw) formed a bond of brotherhood
Between Hazrat ‘Amir and Hazrat Yazid bin Munzir. Hazrat ‘Amir bin Rabi’ah passed away a few days following the martyrdom of Hazrat Usman. The second Companion is Hazrat Haraam bin Milhan. Hazrat Haraam bin Milhan belonged to the Ansari tribe of Banu Adi bin Najaar.
His father’s name was Malik bin Khalid and his mother’s name was Malika bint Malik. His sister, Hazrat Umme Sulaim, was the wife of Hazrat Abu Talha Ansari and the mother of Hazrat Anas bin Malik. His other sister was Hazrat Umme Haraam and was the wife of Hazrat Abaada bin Saamit.
Hazrat Haraam bin Milhan was the maternal uncle of Hazrat Anas and took part in the Battle of Badr and Uhad. He was martyred on the day of Bire Mauna. Hazrat Anas bin Malik relates that a few people came before the Holy Prophet (saw)
And requested for some people to be sent to them who would teach them about the Holy Quran and the practise of the Holy Prophet (saw). The Holy Prophet (saw) sent 70 Companions with them who were proficient in the recitation of the Holy Quran.
Hazrat Anas relates that his uncle, Haraam bin Milhan, was also among them. These group of people would recite the Holy Quran and give its lectures in the evening and learn from one another. During the day they would bring water to the mosque and collect wood from the jungle and would sell it.
They would then spend their earnings on buying grain for the Ahle-Sufaa and for the poor. A few months ago, I related the incident at Baire Mauna with reference to Hazrat Haraam bin Milhan and have mentioned this on a few other occasions as well.
However, I shall present some narrations from Bukhari which have not been mentioned previously. Hazrat Anas bin Malik relates that on the day of Bire Mauna when Hazrat Haraam bin Milhan was struck by an arrow, he placed some of his blood on his hand and sprinkled it on his face and head and said,
“By the Lord of the Ka’bah, I have attained my objective.” Hazrat Anas (ra) relates that some people from the R’il, Zakwan, Ussayyah and the Banu Lahyan tribe came to the Holy Prophet (saw) and said they had become Muslims and sought help for protection from their own people.
The Holy Prophet (saw) helped them with 70 Ansar Companions of his. Hazrat Anas further relates that they referred to them as ‘Qaris’ for they would collect wood in the day and would spend the nights in prayer. They took these people and when they reached Baire Mauna they betrayed them and killed them.
For one whole month, and according to other narrations for forty days, the Holy Prophet (saw) stood in his Salat and prayed against the people of R’il, Zakwan and Banu Layhan. Hazrat Anas relates that when these Qaris were martyred, the Holy Prophet (saw) stood in his prayers with great humility
And for one whole month prayed against them. In another narration of Bukhari, it states that he never witnessed the Holy Prophet (saw) in such grief and sorrow as he did on that occasion. Another narration which has also been related from Hazrat Anas that the Holy Prophet (saw)
For one whole month would stand in prayer after the Ruku and pray against some of the tribes of Banu Sulaim. He further states that the Holy Prophet (saw) sent 40 or 70 of his Companions from among the Qaris to the idolaters and they betrayed them and killed them
Even though they had a treaty with the Holy Prophet (saw). Then he stated the same statement as mentioned earlier that he had never witnessed the Holy Prophet (saw) express such grief and sorrow as he had done at the death of these Qaris. Then there is a reference from the Seerat of Ibn-e-Hasham
Regarding Jabaar bin Salma Amr bin Tufail who was present at the time and later converted to Islam. He states: “I accepted Islam because [of the following incident]. “Once I stabbed someone between the shoulders with a spear.
“I saw that the sharp end of the arrow had pierced through his chest but I heard that person say, ‘I swear by the Lord of Ka’bah, I have attained my objective.’ “I thought what type of success is this? Have I not martyred him?”
Jabaar states: “Later on I enquired about the meaning of this man’s words “and came to know that it implied attaining martyrdom and I said to myself, “indeed that person attained success in the sight of God.” We find that two or three other companions who used similar words.
These people believed that obtaining the pleasure of God Almighty was their main objective. Attaining worldly accomplishments was never their true ambition. It was because of this intention that God Almighty declared that He was pleased with them. At the time of Bire Mauna when the Companions were getting martyred, they prayed to God Almighty: “O Allah! Please inform the Prophet (saw) about our condition “that we have joined you and we are pleased with You and You are pleased with us.” Hazrat Anas narrates: “Hazrat Gabriel (as) came to the Holy Prophet (saw) “and informed the Holy Prophet (saw) that his Companions (ra)
“have been martyred and God is pleased with them.” Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib has also mentioned this incident. He writes: “The incidents of Bire Mauna and Raji demonstrate the intense level of hatred “and animosity which the tribes of Arabia harboured in their hearts against Islam
“and the followers of Islam, to the extent that they would not even refrain from the most “despicable lies, treachery and deceit. “Despite the remarkable intelligence and vigilance of the Muslims, “due to their thinking well of others, “which is the hallmark of a believer, at times they would be lured into their trap.
“These were Huffaz of the Qur’an and devoted worshippers, “who would supplicate during the nights, sit in a corner of the mosque and remember Allah; “then they were poor and hunger-stricken people, who were lured out of their homeland “by these cruel disbelievers with the excuse of ‘teaching them religion’;
“and when they had reached their land as guests, they were murdered in cold blood. “Any level of grief suffered by the Holy Prophet (saw) would not have been enough. “But at the time, the Holy Prophet (saw) did not employ any military action “against these cold blooded murderers.
“However, for thirty days continuously, after having received this news, “the Holy Prophet supplicated while standing in his morning Salat, weeping and crying before God, “individually naming the tribes of Ri‘l, Zakwan, Usayyah “and the Banu Lahyan in the following words:
‘O Our Master! Have mercy upon us and hold back the hands of the enemies of Islam ‘who are ruthlessly and stone-heartedly spilling the blood ‘of innocent Muslims with the intention that Your religion may be expunged.’”
Even in this day and age the only way to stop the hands of the enemy is through prayers. There is a dire need to implore the help of God Almighty. It is only God Almighty Who can provide the means to seize these people. May He also provide means to create ease for us.
Hazrat Sa’ad bin Khaulah was one of the Companions and according to some people he was the freed slave of ibn Abi Ruham bin Abdul Uzzah Aamri. He accepted Islam and is now considered amongst the early companions. He was amongst the second group of people who migrated to Ethiopia.
Hazrat Sa’ad bin Khaulah stayed with Hazrat Kulthum bin Hazm during his migration from Mecca to Medina. Ibn-e-Ishaaq Musa ‘Uqbah has included him amongst those who participated in the Battle of Badr. Hazrat Sa’ad bin Khaulah was twenty-five years old when he participated in the Battle of Badr.
He also took part in the Battle of Uhud, Khandaq and the treaty of Hudaibiya. He was the husband of Hazrat Subayah Asalmiyah. He passed away during Hajjatul Wada. His son was born some time after his demise so the Holy Prophet (saw) said to his wife:
“After the birth of this child, you can now marry anyone you like.” Apart from Tibri, no one has disagreed about his demise during Hajjatul Wada. According to Tibri he passed away before Hajjatul Wada. Then there is a Companion named Hazrat Abul-Haitham Malik bin Tayyihan Ansari.
His real name was Malik but was widely known by his filial appellation, Abul-Haitham. His mother, Layla bint ‘Ateeq was from the Bali tribe. According to the majority of research scholars, his tribe Aus branches from the Bali tribe which was a confederate of Banu ‘Abdul Ashahan.
Muhammad bin Umar states: “Even during the time of ignorance, “Hazrat Abul-Haitham (ra) was weary of idol worshiping and would revile them.” Hazrat Asad bin Zararah and Hazrat Abul-Haitham were convinced of the Unity of God. They are from the early Ansars who accepted Islam in Mecca.
According to some narrations, after accepting Islam when Hazrat Asad bin Zararah had returned from Mecca to Medina with six other men, he preached to Hazrat Abul-Haitham about Islam. Since Hazrat Abul-Haitham was searching for true faith from the very beginning, he immediately accepted Islam. Afterwards at the time of when Bait-e-‘Aqbah Ula took place,
He travelled to Mecca with the delegation of twelve people and took the Oath of Allegiance at the hand of the Holy Prophet (saw). Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib (ra) writes about this in ‘The Life and Character of the Seal of the Prophets (saw)’:
“The Holy Prophet (saw) met these people separately in a valley. “They informed him as to the state of affairs in Yathrab “and this time they all took Bai‘at at his hand. “This Bai‘at served as a foundation stone for Islām in Medina.
“Since Jihad of the sword had not yet been ordained, the Holy Prophet (saw) took Bai‘at “only in the words in which he would take Bai‘at from the women “after Jihad (by the sword) was obligated. “In other words, ‘We shall believe in one God, shall not associate partners with God,
‘shall not steal, shall not commit adultery or fornication, shall abstain from murder, ‘shall not defame anyone, and shall obey you [the Holy Prophet (saw)] in everything good.’ “After Bai‘at, the Holy Prophet (saw) said: ‘If you remain true to this pledge in honesty and steadfastness then you shall receive paradise.
‘But if you show weakness then your matter is with Allah the Exalted, ‘for He shall do what He wills.’” In history, this Bai‘at is renowned as ‘The First Bai‘at at ‘Aqbah’, because the place where this Bai‘at was taken was called ‘Aqbah, which is situated between Mecca and Mina.
The literal meaning of ‘Aqbah is an elevated mountainous pass. Hazrat Abul-Haitham was among those six companions who were the first people to accept Islam in their own tribe. Having travelled to Mecca they accepted Islam and then returned to Medina to propagate its teachings.
In one of the narrations it is mentioned that he was the first Ansari to meet with the Holy Prophet (saw) in Mecca. He was present during the first Bai’at at Aqbah and all the historians unanimously agree that during the second Bai’at at Aqbah, when the Holy Prophet (saw) chose 12 Nuqubah
From among the 70 Ansar members, Hazrat Abul-Haitham was one of the Naqeeb. Nuqubah is the plural of Naqeeb and means an individual who is knowledgeable or has greater abilities and as a result of which was made a leader or chief. It is mentioned in a Hadith [saying of the Prophet (saw)]:
“During the Bait-e-Aqba, Hazrat Abul-Haitham said to the Holy Prophet (saw), ‘O Messenger of Allah (saw)! We have treaties of mutual cooperation with various tribes. ‘After accepting Islam and by taking the Oath of Allegiance and becoming solely yours, ‘we shall deal with these treaties according to your instructions.’”
At that time, Abul-Haitham said to the Holy Prophet (saw), “I would like to submit one request at this time that ‘O Messenger of Allah! We are establishing a relation with you. ‘When Allah Almighty helps you and makes you victorious over your nation,
‘please do not leave us and return to them and separate from us.’ “When the Holy Prophet (saw) heard this, he smiled and stated: ‘Your blood has now become mine. ‘Now I am one with you and you are one with me. ‘Whoever fights you, shall fight me. Whoever befriends you, shall befriend me.’”
The Holy Prophet (saw) established the bond of brotherhood between Hazrat Usman bin Maz’oon and Hazrat Abul-Haitham after migrating from Mecca. There is a narration from Hazrat Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Holy Prophet (saw) went to an Ansaari along with one of his Companions.
The Holy Prohpet (saw) asked him if he had any water, or if there was water in the carrier from last night which he could give them otherwise they would just drink it directly, as this person was watering his garden therefore there was flowing water.
He replied, “O Messenger of Allah! I have water from last night. “Please come in to my hut”. He then took the Holy Prophet (saw) and his Companion with him, who was Hazrat Abul-Haitham. He poured water in a cup and put some of the milk from his goat in it.
The Holy Prophet (saw) and his companion both drank from it. This narration is from Bukhari. Similarly there is another narration that Hazrat Jabir bin ‘Abdullah states, “Hazrat Abul-Haitham bin Al- Tahiyaan prepared food for “the Holy Prophet (saw) and invited his Companions. “When everyone finished eating, the Holy Prophet (saw) said,
‘Return your brother’s favour.’ “The Companions enquired: ‘O Messenger of Allah (saw)! ‘How should we return his favour?’ “The Holy Prophet (saw) said: ‘When a person visits someone’s house ‘and eats and drinks from there, they should pray for them as this is a way to repay them.’”
Such are the high morals that are essential for every Muslim to adopt. Hazrat Abu Hurairah (ra) relates that, “The Holy Prophet (saw) on one occasion left his house at such a time “when people would not often be found outside and nor be meeting one another.” He then saw Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra).
The Holy Prophet (saw) enquired “What is it that brings you out (from your house)?” He replied, “I have come out to meet you, “to see your blessed countenance and to pray for your well-being.” A few moments later Hazrat Umar (ra) arrived.
The Holy Prophet (saw) then said “O Umar, what has brought you out [at this time]?” Hazrat Umar (ra) replied, “O Prophet of Allah (saw)! I have come out of hunger.” The Holy Prophet (saw) said “I am also a little hungry”
So they all headed to Abul Haitham Ansari’s house, who had many goats and date-trees. The Holy Prophet (saw) did not find Abul Haitham at his home and asked his wife about his whereabouts. She answered that he had gone out to bring them some sweet water.
A short while later Abul Haitham arrived carrying a leather bag. He put it down to one side and embraced the Holy Prophet (saw) offering him his life and wealth saying, “My mother and father be sacrificed for you!”
Hazrat Abul Haitham then took all three of them to his garden and lay down a blanket. He hurried to his garden and cut off a whole bunch of dates which had both ripe and unripe dates.
The Holy Prophet (saw) then said, “O Abul Haitham, why did you not just pick the ripe dates instead “of bringing the whole bunch?” He answered, “O Messenger of Allah, “I desired that you choose yourself the dates which you like.” Hence, the Holy Prophet (saw), Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) and Hazrat Umar (ra)
Finished eating the dates and drinking water. The Holy Prophet (saw) then said “By Allah, these are the same bounties “which you will be asked about on the Day of Judgement i.e. “cool shade, cold water and fresh dates.” Hazrat Abul Haitham then stood up to arrange something for the Holy Prophet (saw) to eat.
The Holy Prophet (saw) said not to slaughter a lactating goat, so he slaughtered a lamb and brought it to the Holy Prophet (saw) which they all ate. The Holy Prophet (saw) asked, “Do you have a servant?” Hazrat Abul Haitham replied ‘”No”.
The Holy Prophet (saw) then said “The next time we have a prisoner of war you should come to us”. Thus, when the Holy Prophet (saw) had two prisoners of war, Hazrat Abul Haitham came to the Holy Prophet (saw). The Messenger of Allah (saw) said to choose out of the two which he preferred.
Hazrat Abul Haitham replied, “O Messenger of Allah, you choose for me”. The Holy Prophet (saw) said, “Whomsoever gives advice is one who is trustworthy”. This is something which we should all take note of that whoever grants advice to people is normally trustworthy, so we should try to always give good advice.
He then said, “Take this servant, I have witnessed him worshipping.” The good quality of this servant that he mentioned was that he worships and remembers God and he possesses piety. The Holy Prophet (saw) further stated “Take good care of him”.
Hazrat Abul Haitham returned home to his wife and informed her of the Holy Prophet’s (saw) advice. She then said that, “You will not be able to fully render the rights of this piece of advice “given by the Holy Prophet (saw) i.e. to fully take good care of him.”
Just observe this woman’s level of faith, despite being the sole lady in the house and having no servant, yet she says to her husband that he will only be able to pay the rights owed to him by setting him free. Hence, Hazrat Abul Haitham set the servant free.
This was the eminence of the Companions of the Holy Prophet (saw). Hazrat Abul Haitham accompanied the Holy Prophet (saw) in the Battles of Badr, Uhud, the Ditch and all other battles of his. At the Battle of Mu’tah after Hazrat Abdullah bin Rawahah had been martyred, the Holy Prophet (saw)
Sent Hazrat Abul Haitham to Khaibar to assess how many fruits were on the date-trees. After the demise of the Holy Prophet (saw) when Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) desired to send him to assess the number of fruits, he excused himself from doing so.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) said “You used to go to check the numbers of dates for the Holy Prophet (saw)”. Hazrat Abul Haitham replied “I did used to go and assess the number of dates “for the Holy Prophet (saw), but when I would return
“having made my assessment the Holy Prophet (saw) would pray for me”. Thus, at that moment in time he thought of the blessings of the Holy Prophet’s (saw) prayers and thus was overcome with emotion. Having heard this Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) did not send him as it was an emotional experience
For him, as he stated, otherwise these people are those who always showed complete obedience and never refused to comply. It cannot be that he would have refused if Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) had however instructed him once again to do so. For Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) to not ask him once again shows
That he remembered and understood his emotional ordeal and therefore did not insist. When Hazrat Umar (ra) expelled the Jews from Khaibar, he sent some people to assess the value of their land. Hazrat Umar (ra) sent Hazrat Abul Haitham (ra), Hazrat Farwah bin Amr (ra) and Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (ra).
They calculated the value of the date trees and lands after which Hazrat Umar (ra) gave the people of Khaibar half the price that was calculated and valued in excess of 50,000 dirhams. Observe how Abul Haitham this time went to that land, the period of that emotional state had passed,
Therefore there remained nothing to hold him back from doing so. There is also a narration of his regarding the greeting of Assalamualaikum (peace be upon you). Hazrat Abul Haitham relates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said “He who says Assalamualaikum will earn the merit of ten good acts,
“and the one who says Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah will earn the reward of twenty “and the one who says Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu “will earn the reward of thirty”. There are conflicting opinions regarding the time of Abul Haitham’s demise. According to some he passed away during the Khilafat of Hazrat Umar (ra)
And others are of the opinion that he passed away on 20AH or 21AH. It is also said that he died fighting on the side of Hazrat Ali (ra) in the Battle of Safeen in 28AH. So these were the Companions who set the examples for us and made us aware of so many matters.
May Allah Almighty continue to elevate them in status. After the Friday Prayers, I shall lead two funeral prayers in absentia. The first is of Sahibzada Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib, son of Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Basheer Ahmad Sahib, who passed away on 14th August at the age of 94. (Arabic – Holy Quran 2:157)
He had a heart operation in America in 2000. He then had a stroke which kept him more or less bedridden. He was born in Qadian on 18th July 1924 to Hazrat Mirza Basheer Ahmad Sahib and Hazrat Sarwar Sultana Begum Sahiba, daughter of Hazrat Ghulam Hasan Sahib Peshawari.
He obtained his primary education in Qadian and passed his Metric in the Ta’leemul Isam High School. In1949 he then obtained his M.A in History at the Government College Lahore, achieving the highest grades. Upon his achievement, people came to congratulate Hazrat Mirza Basheer Ahmad Sahib.
Apart from expressing words of gratitude, he also wrote that, “In reality the group of believers “are a support for one another in times of happiness and sadness and they gain comfort, “tranquillity and strength from the support of one another. “This is the focal point of a Jama’at.”
He further writes that “I request my friends to not only partake in this happiness “but to also pray that where God Almighty has enabled Majeed Ahmad “to achieve a high standard of secular knowledge, “may He also grant him true knowledge and enable him to act upon it,
“as this is the true purpose and objective of our lives.” Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib dedicated his life to the service of faith on 7th May 1944 and continued his studies. In 1949 he joined Jami’atul-Mubashireen and passed out of it in July 1954.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (ra) pronounced his Nikah on 28th December 1950, which was the third day of the Jalsa Salana, to Sahibzadi Qudsiyah Begum Sahiba, daughter of Hazrat Nawab Abdullah Khan Sahib and Hazrat Nawab Amatul Hafeez Sahiba. Their eldest daughter is Nusrat Jahan Sahiba who is the wife of Mirza Naseer Ahmad Tariq,
Grandson of Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib. They also have a son, Mirza Mahmood Ahmad, then another daughter named Durre Sameen, who is the daughter-in-law of Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib. Then there is another son named Mirza Ghulam Qadir Sahib Shaheed who was married to Amatun Nasir Sahiba, daughter of Syed Mir Daud Sahib.
The fifth child, a daughter named Faiza Sahiba who is married to Syed Mudassar Ahmad Sahib, who is also a life-devotee. In July 1954 Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib obtained the Shahid degree and was first posted in Ta’leemul Islam College Rabwah on 20th September 1954.
On 4th November 1956, under the auspices of Tahrik-e-Jadid he was sent to Kumasi, Ghana to serve as a school Principal. He returned to Pakistan on 24th December 1963. Then in April 1964 he was re-appointed in Ta’leemul Islam College. When the Ta’leemul Islam College was nationalised in the time of Bhutto Sahib,
In April 1975 after the nationalisation he resigned and reported to the Anjuman saying he is a life-devotee. On 3rd July 1975 he was appointed as Naib Nazim Nazir Ta’leem. In 1976 when Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) toured America and other European countries, Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib accompanied him as his Private Secretary.
In 1978 he was appointed as the Naib Nazir A’ala and in 1984 he retired. His son-in-law, Syed Mudassar Ahmad Sahib, says that he translated a portion of Seeratul Mahdi into English and regularly wrote articles for the Al Fazl newspaper. He was very intellectual and his articles were
Published in book-form under the name “Nukta-e-Nazar”. He was very keen on reading and writing and I witnessed that whenever he had the time he would spend it reading in the library. His daughter in law, Amatul Nasir, the widow of the martyr Ghulam Qadir, writes: “He was a very loving and honourable person.
“He had great love for children and was a sincere individual with a generous heart. “One of his key attributes was that he could adjust himself in any age group “and would befriend everyone and treat them like a friend, youths and grown-ups alike.”
She further writes: “He demonstrated great patience and steadfastness at the martyrdom “of his son, Mirza Ghulam Qadir Shaheed.” She further says that after the martyrdom, Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib and his wife both took special care for the children.
He was unwell for an extended period of time, but bore this with patience and resolve. He had a very balanced temperament and would not be enraged. He kept a sincere friendship with everyone and would care for his workers.
His son-in-law, Mirza Naseer Ahmad Sahib, writes: “Mirza Majeed Ahmad Sahib was a man of wise “opinion and would stand firm in his opinions. “It would not be the case that he would adopt the opinion that was widespread “and prevalent at a particular time. “Rather he would always choose the correct approach
“and would express his opinion in the matter.” May Allah shower His mercy and forgiveness on him. May He enable his children to continue his pious endeavours and keep them firmly attached to the institution Khilafat and the Community. The second funeral prayer is of Mrs Sayyidah Naseem Akhtar Sahiba,
Who was the wife of Muhammad Yusuf Sahib of Aaniba Nooria, Sheikupura district. She passed away on 27th July 2018; to (Arabic – Holy Quran 2:157) She was the granddaughter of Hazrat Wali Muhammad Sahib who was a Companion of -the Promised Messiah (as) – and daughter of Qazi Deen Muhammad Sahib.
After the partition [of India], her father migrated from Qadian and settled in Rabwah. After marriage she settled in Aanibah Nooria village and had the opportunity to serve in various positions in the Jamaat. She served as the local president for 18 years. She was regular in observing fasts and her prayers,
As well as the Tahajjud [pre-dawn voluntary] prayers. She would care for the poor and deal kindly towards her neighbours. She had a balanced temperament and was a very sincere woman. She would recite the Holy Quran and also read the translation.
She would ponder over its meanings and try her best to act upon its teachings. She would also teach the Holy Qur’an to children as a result of which a large number of Ahmadi and non-Ahmadi children have been taught the Quran by her.
One of her sons is a Missionary currently serving in Mali (West Africa). He was sent to Mali during the outbreak of the Ebola virus. A non-Ahmadi friend said to her [i.e his mother] that she should not send her son to Mali because of the Ebola epidemic.
She immediately replied: “I have offered both of my sons” Two of her sons are devotees of life and serving as missionaries. “in the way of God Almighty after an abundance of prayers. “Now they belong to God Almighty, therefore,
“I am not concerned at all about how or where God Almighty will employ their services. “I am proud at the fact that God Almighty has enabled two of my sons to serve in God’s way.” She would always remind her sons that since God Almighty has afforded them an opportunity to serve
In His cause, then they should always remain faithful to God and their devotion. The deceased was a Moosia [part of the institution of Al-Wasiyyat]. Her sons; Nasir Ahmad Sahib is a missionary serving in Mali and Ansar Mahmood Sahib is a missionary serving in Pakistan.
Her son in Mali was not able to attend her funeral prayer. May Allah the Almighty grant him patience and steadfastness, and elevate the status of the deceased and also enable her virtues to continue in her progeny. All praise is due to Allah.
We laud Him, we beseech help from Him and ask His protection; we confide in Him, we trust Him alone and we seek protection against the evils and mischief of our souls and from the bad results of our deeds. Whomsoever He guides on the right path, none can misguide him;
And whosoever He declares misled, none can guide him onto the right path. And we bear witness that none deserves to be worshipped except Allah. We bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O servants of Allah! May Allah be merciful to you.
Verily, Allah commands you to act with justice, to confer benefits upon each other and to do good to others as one does to one ‘s kindred and forbids evil which pertain to your own selves and evils which affect others and prohibits revolts against a lawful authority. He warns you against being unmindful.
You remember Allah; He too will remember you; call Him and He will make a response to your call. And verily divine remembrance is the highest virtue.