Friday Sermon – Khalifatul Masih V – Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Year 2015
God Almighty in the Holy Quran states, ‘Allah burdens not any soul beyond its capacity.’ Therefore, God Almighty has clearly stated that He does not give any injunction that is beyond the capacity, or capabilities or abilities of man. And so, whenever any commandment comes from God Almighty which is not
Beyond one’s capacity, it then becomes a responsibility upon mankind to adhere to it. A true believer cannot present the excuse that a certain commandment is beyond his capacity. If one has faith in God Almighty then it is incumbent that one should also profess the belief
That all of God Almighty’s commandments are according to our capabilities and we should endeavour to adhere to them accordingly. This is the beautiful teaching of Islam because God Almighty does not present any commandment and then states that its highest standard should certainly be achieved or else you will be punished.
In fact, He states that it is necessary to adhere to the commandment according to one’s abilities. When we study the nature of man, we find that each person is different in nature. Their level of intellect, physical abilities, knowledge, wisdom and so forth all vary from one another.
In view of man’s deficiencies, nature and needs, God Almighty has made His commandments flexible and has outlined both its lowest and highest standards. Therefore, when such flexibility exists, God Almighty states that one should adhere to His commandments with all integrity and honesty.
This is the beautiful teaching of Islam which has been revealed according to man’s nature. No one is left with the excuse that, ‘O Allah! You have created me with such a nature and such faculties but they do not concord with the injunctions You have given.
Your commandment is to attain the highest standard of adhering to your injunctions but my physical condition is such that I cannot adhere to that standard. My intellect or any other weaknesses are an impediment to achieving this standard. Therefore, how can I adhere to them?’
However, God Almighty has stated, ‘Allah burdens not any soul beyond its capacity’ and thus removed all excuses. God Almighty has commanded man to obey His commandments and has instructed him to adhere to His teaching, But by establishing the basic standard, He has eliminated the possibility
Of anyone presenting an excuse for not being able to adhere. He states that these are the standards, which you must attain according to your conditions. The Promised Messiah (as) states that ‘No person can be compelled to believe in something that is against human reasoning.’
No one has been burdened with any religious injunction that is beyond their strength and capacity. “Allah burdens not any soul beyond its capacity”, ‘It is clearly evident from this verse that God Almighty’s injunctions are not such that cannot be practiced by anyone.’
‘Neither has God Almighty revealed His teachings and conditions in the world ‘so that He can assert His excellence over man in eloquence, articulateness, ability of innovation ‘and forming conundrums, and starts to send riddles and reveals His superiority by revealing challenging statements.’
He [the Promised Messiah] states that ‘So He [God] may reveal His excellence ‘and had determined from the very beginning that man is merely a weak individual ‘and cannot adhere to His commandments. God Almighty is much greater than this and is pure from such a vain act.’
Therefore, God Almighty expects man to adhere to His commandments according to the strength and capacities of the faculties and abilities He has granted them. God Almighty is not like us humans that He has just revealed His commandments so that He can assert His wonderment;
Like those officers who give commandments to their subordinates to simply annoy them and upon their failure to carry them out they humiliate and shame them. In fact, God Almighty’ mercy for mankind is uncountable and if man adheres to the commandments that God has given to him, He rewards him manifold.
God’s expectation of man’s actions is according to his ability and rewards him abundantly. Therefore, if God Almighty is so benevolent towards man, then shouldn’t man endeavour to adhere to His commandments according to his abilities? Indeed, a true believer would certainly do so and should do so.
The Promised Messiah (as) explaining the verse, ‘Allah burdens not any soul beyond its capacity’ states that the emphasis of the Shariat is not on harshness but rather it is on gentleness. In other words, everyone will be dealt with according to their abilities. Shariat affords comfort and ease.
Therefore, by stating, ‘according to their abilities’ God Almighty has outlined both, the lowest and the highest limits – has set its boundaries. He has set the boundaries of human intellect according to every individual’s own intellect and knowledge and also set the boundaries for their actions,
With the exception of someone who is mentally ill or insane, even a person with a very low intellect has been instructed to adhere [to the commandments] according to their abilities and capacity. God Almighty desires for everyone to acquire faith, therefore He has even set a standard
For someone who possesses very little intellect so that even they can acquire faith according to their own ability. If He had not determined a standard for those with low intellect, then it was not essential for everyone to believe. But only those with a very high level of intellect
And abilities would be required to believe. If someone is unable to comprehend something, then he cannot be held accountable for not adhering to it. Therefore God Almighty has set various standards to accommodate all levels of intellectual abilities. Some people are highly intelligent whilst others are less. Some have more capacities, others have less.
Even in our worldly matters we find that some people, on account of their mental abilities, are able to exceed all others, while some have a mediocre standard and some lag behind. Then, in various professions we also find some that excel in one particular profession. while some excel in other professions.
In education, some are inclined to one particular subject, while others are inclined to a different subject. Thus, these are all natural aspects whereby our inclinations and interests lead us to do different things successfully. Nonetheless, not everyone is the same and nor has God Almighty created everyone the same
And neither can circumstances allow them to be the same. Humans have different abilities and even if equal opportunities were presented, there would still be some people who will excel and some will lag behind. Aside from intellectual ability there are many other factors that play a part in this
And it is the same in matters of belief. Just as in worldly matters, this is the case in the matters of faith also. Similarly there exists one in matters of belief; there are some on the basis of their individual abilities who surpass others, whilst some lag behind in adhering to God’s commandments.
We can expect from everyone to have belief, but we cannot expect, and nor is it possible for everyone, to have the same standard of belief and practice. God Almighty does ask why people do not believe, as it is also mentioned in the Quran, and why do they ruin their afterlife?
However, there is no demand in the Holy Quran which asks why everyone doesn’t have the same faith as Hazrat Abu Bakar (ra) and Hazrat Umar (ra). A Hadith relates that a man asked the Holy Prophet (sa) about Islam. He was told that ‘Five daily Prayers are obligatory.
He asked if there were any other Prayers. He was told ‘no’, but if he wanted to he would offer optional (nafl) prayers. He was told that fasting for one month was obligatory. He asked if there were any other obligatory fasts?
He was told, ‘no’, but if he wanted to, he could keep optional (nafl) fasts. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, then told him about Zakat. The man asked if there was any other kind of Zakat. He was told, ‘no’, but giving alms (Sadqa) was a meritorious option.
The man went away, swearing by God that he would neither do any less nor any more than what he was told. The Holy Prophet (sa) said: “If this man spoke the truth he has found success.” He(sa) referred to the man as one who has attained success
And by saying this, gave glad tidings of paradise. Therefore, from this we learn that Islam does not require everyone to attain the same level of faith as Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) and Hazrat Umar (ra). Everyone has different levels; they have their own strengths and their own levels of faith.
Aside from Zakat, Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) would bring all of his possessions from his house. Once, Hazrat Umar (ra) thought he would outcompete Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) and brought half of his belongings from his home, but he saw that Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) had brought all of his belongings.
Therefore everyone has varying levels. Indeed, not everyone has been required to attain this high standard, but they have been encouraged by stating that offering optional (nawafil) prayers one shall be rewarded. In fact the optional prayers make up for the deficit in the obligatory prayers and they increase one in faith and belief.
However, it has not been commanded that certainly everyone must offer their optional prayers, regardless of their condition; and similarly, everything else that is included in our obligations, not just optional prayers but also financial sacrifices and sacrifices of our time.
In Islam these are all expected to be of the highest standard, but to one’s own ability. Because not everyone shares the same ability, therefore one particular standard is not demanded from all, rather, the demand has been set according to the most basic standard of ability and intellect that everyone possesses.
Not everyone is required to attain the highest standard of faith. A person who has a low level in faith is not expected to attain the same standard as the person who possess a very high level in faith. Therefore, the requirements have been set according to the varying capacities and abilities
And no one has been unnecessarily burdened. The Promised Messiah (as) states that ‘God Almighty does not burden anyone to accept something that is beyond their intellectual capacity. He only presents those doctrines that are within the grasp of human comprehension so that His commandment do not fall beyond human reach.
Therefore, one’s intellectual and physical capacity determines his standard of virtue because God Almighty does not burden anyone beyond their capacity. It should also be made very clear that God Almighty knows the state of the inner recesses of our heart and no excuse about lack of knowledge, lack of wisdom or capacity
Will stand before God. Thus, keeping this in view, we should asses our abilities and test our faith and practice. We shouldn’t assume that because we only have to attain the basic standard set, therefore we are now free.
The basic standard that the Holy Prophet (sa) set for that person [in the Hadith] was that the five prayers are obligatory and men are required to offer these prayers in congregation. Fasting is obligatory and if Zakat is due on any wealth one owns, then that is also obligatory.
These are the basic standards that everyone should keep in view and assess themselves. As I mentioned before that in the Hadith the man went away, swearing by God that he would neither do any less, nor any more than what he was told. That was the basic standard that he claimed he would do.
There are many among us who do not even offer their prayers according to God Almighty’s commandment, which are obligatory. I mentioned that it is obligatory for men to offer their prayer in congregation. Therefore, we must always remember that we cannot deceive God Almighty.
Just as we try our level best for our worldly affairs, we should endeavour far greater than that in pursuit of matters relating to faith; and we should also try to increase our capacities. We find that in this world weak people always seek for support.
But not everyone has the same abilities, therefore those who have greater abilities go far ahead, whilst others increasingly search for more support. However, it is never the case that one gives up simply on the pretext of having limited ability.
It is possible in worldly laws that someone can be subjected to a far greater burden, than their abilities can withstand, but this cannot be the case for matters concerning religion. As mentioned before, that after appointing the basic standards there is no question of one being burdened beyond one’s capacity.
Of course, to understand certain matters, support maybe required, just as in worldly affairs we require the support of others. The weak believers should turn towards these supports in the same way a weak student consults his teacher repeatedly to understand the lesson and through the help of the teacher his standard increases.
However, if the teacher does not help then the student will fall behind. Those teachers who are unwilling to help, it shows that they are not discharging their responsibilities and duties properly. In fact they are breaching their trust.
I would also like to draw the attention of the teachers that have been appointed for faith i.e. our missionaries and those with knowledge, that God Almighty has enhanced their capabilities and so therefore they should employ those capabilities correctly. They should help improve the capacity of those who are weak by increasing their knowledge,
Because this will be a way of being grateful for the capacities God Almighty has granted them. If one is not truly grateful to God then this can become a source of sin. Therefore, the missionaries and other life devotees who have knowledge of religion,
Should pay particular attention towards supporting others and raising their capacities. They should try to help them attain the standards above the very basic level, or whichever level they are on, they should try to raise them to the standards above that. This will not only become a means of increasing one’s faith and belief,
But will also become a huge source for the progress and success of the whole community. God Almighty has told the missionaries that because of their knowledge, their capacities have been enhanced. Therefore they should help to increase the capacities of their brothers.
As God Almighty states, ‘And let there be among you a body of men who should invite to goodness’. By the grace of God Almighty, the community has Jamiaats [religious institutions] all across the world, which produce missionaries who have acquired religious knowledge
And their duty is to also pay great attention towards Tarbiyyat [moral training] of the community. They have not acquired their religious knowledge for particular occasions or to give speeches, or taking part in a debate or preaching to a few people. In fact, they have to continuously involve themselves in this task,
As this is a part of their duty. To train their own members and show them ways to increase their faith and belief. They have to increase their capacities and also seek new ways of inviting the world to goodness. Some people become very experienced and say that there is no work
And whatever work is assigned to them, they say that they quickly accomplish it. However this is wrong. These are all excuses. Some people pay more attention to their family life than their work and some pay more attention on themselves than is required.
Even if it is only the odd case but in a small community they become very apparent. They spend three days of the week just in stores. I am not only talking about the new missionaries. Many of them, by the grace of God Almighty, are filled with the spirit of dedication
And up until now are working with great passion; and may Allah enable them to continue to do so. Many of them are conscious of their time. However, as I mentioned before, that the earlier ones who are experienced, they should pay attention towards this.
God Almighty has enhanced their religious capacities and the responsibilities placed on them should be discharged properly and should help to enhance the capacities of the members of the community, like good teachers. God Almighty knew that different kinds of people would be needed to run the various systems placed in the world.
That is why He stated that there should be some people among you who should enhance in their religious knowledge and capabilities and then utilise them for the betterment of the world. The ‘life devotees’ have answered the call of God and have devoted their life for this purpose out of their own choice.
Therefore, this knowledge and sacrifice requires them to offer its dues. It is true that everyone is not the same in learning knowledge, everyone has their own capacities and cannot be the same in imparting knowledge and nor can one equally benefit others.
Every individual has his own capacity in terms of teaching and the learning of religious knowledge. However, whatever capacities and abilities one has, he should try to utilise them to the best of his ability. If everyone takes this approach seriously, then not only would they benefit their brothers who are weak,
But will also raise the standard of the community. Therefore, Life Devotees and particularly Missionaries have a great responsibility. They can play a very vital role in elevating the standard of the capabilities of the members of the Community. It is similar for the officeholders.
Members of the Community choose them as officeholders because they think that the capabilities, knowledge, and wisdom of the people we want to pick as officeholders is better than ours. I think that this should be the thinking of those electing [the officeholders], because without this they are not fulfilling the right of their trust,
As this is the minimum requirement; to have this thought To keep the thought of rendering this obligation, if this minimum standard is upheld whilst electing an officeholder, then an officeholder will never be elected solely for an office. Anyways, it is the responsibility of the officeholders to strive towards elevating
The standards of the theoretical and religious advancement of the Community, and in elevating their capabilities, so that there is an increment in every person’s capabilities in their own levels. If there is an issue regarding moral training, then along with Secretary Tarbiyyat
And President of the Community, it is the responsibility of all the members of the Administration (Amila Members) to [focus] on their actions and pay attention towards the moral training of others. For example, listening to sermons, listening to lectures, attending the community programmes for the religious, theoretical and spiritual advancement.
It is the duty of the officeholders to bring others in these functions. Then, after benefiting from these sermons and gatherings etc, to continuously remind the members of the community. As this is the duty of Missionaries, it is also the duty of Officeholders and all members of the Administration.
Some Missionaries carry out this duty in a great manner. They take notes of my Sermons, then in their lectures and gatherings, they instruct the entire week about something from it. This has a very virtuous effect on the members of the community.
Many people express to me that after listening to the lecture our religious knowledge has increased. We found out the correct way to do something. Our laziness has vanished. However, if the officeholders and other responsible personnel sit idly, thinking that we have
Read an excerpt of the Promised Messiah (as), or people listen to the sermon of Khalifatul Masih, for this reason it is not necessary to repeat or remind these things individually, or in various gatherings, then this is wrong. Even if they desist from offering advice for the reason that even if Khalifatul Masih’s advice
Is not effective, how will our advice be effective? Even this is wrong. Reminders are necessary, in any case. First thing is that some people do not understand certain things. I try myself to present the words of the excerpts of the Promised Messiah (as) in my own words, in a simply manner.
However, even then I have noticed that some people say we did not understand, or what they understood was not correct. For this reason, if every now and then it is explained in a simple and light manner in gatherings, then people with less capabilities can also comprehend.
Hence, support is needed anyways and it is the duty of responsible people to provide support for the weak. Some people try to understand themselves also. Some people write to me that we listened to the sermon twice or thrice, then we understood the subject matter. However, every individual does not pay attention like this.
For this reason, those who have devoted their lives to the service of faith and those who are responsible to provide support for the weak, they should strive in this way regardless. Just now, it was mentioned that prayers in congregation are mandatory for men. I often direct attention towards this.
Regarding this, if those who are consistent in their prayers try to provide support, then there can be improvement. It is not necessary to be an officeholder. An ordinary man can also provide support. While speaking on this topic, Hazrat Musleh Mau’d (ra) once stated:
‘One day I arrived for Isha prayers in the Mosque, I saw that there were only two rows.’ This was in Qadian. ‘So I said, people should also bring their neighbours with them when coming for prayers.’ Hazrat Musleh Mau’d (ra) says that ‘I noticed the next day the number increased.’
Now, the new comers know that Prayer is necessary. Everyone knows that it is obligatory. However, the capability to remember its importance was lacking, or sluggishness reduced their capabilities. So, reminders also polish capabilities or cause their improvement. The improvement of the attendance in prayers shows that more than strength,
Imitation was not the sole deterrence in visiting the mosque. Instead, laziness hindered the capability, or the sense of its importance. It hindered the capability or the sense of importance. For this reason, capability was then corroded and slowly they became lazy from visiting the Mosque.
Therefore, after some effort, lazy people can overcome their slumber. For this reason, in the last few days, when I directed Imam Sahib, Attaul Mujeeb Rashid Sahib’s attention towards some specific moral obligations, I also stated that mention to the members of the community to provide help for each other in visiting the mosque.
Over here, if the distances are far, then neighbours should take turns in using their rides, so that no one is burdened with fuel expenses. Some people have been practicing this from before. A friend from Gillingham told me that in the morning, for Fajr Prayers, his friend calls him
Ten minutes before arriving at his place, to be ready for Fajr Prayers. If everyone communicates with each other in this manner, then the mosque attendance can improve significantly. Henceforth, it should always be kept in mind that everyone does not benefit from everything in the same manner. Reminders are always required.
As I have mentioned, everyone tries to understand according to their own capabilities. Some strive themselves; some look for support in order to strive towards improvement. For some, it is integral to become supportive, so that improvement of individual capabilities can be achieved and the improvement of communal standards can also be achieved.
Anyway, for this reason the Administration of the Community and also the members who are excelling, should offer their due right. Now that ‘attention’ is being mentioned, attention should be maintained during (Friday) sermons. I have noticed, and some people themselves feel, that during sermons people doze off sometimes.
And not only do they doze off, rather they go into deep sleep and fall on the person sitting beside them, with a jolt. This person, poor individual, has to give (them) a push again. Hence, there are such people. Then there are some with hearing disorder, and they cannot hear properly.
They cannot comprehend the meaning. Some are lost in their thoughts. So what is the benefit of thinking that these various types of people have heard a sermon or speech? Anyways, reminders and attention is needed for these people. As I have stated, it should be continuous.
During conventions, some people probably raise slogans when they see others around them dozing off, or they want to fight their sleep. So anyways, to listen to the speech, to the sermon, attentively, to comprehend it, to act upon it; all these things depend on everyone’s individual capabilities and if reminders are continuous,
Then capabilities improve continuously. Then Islam deems it necessary for every believer that he strives to carry others with him. As I have mentioned earlier, it is not only the duty of missionaries and officeholders. It is not only compulsory for those living far away from the mosque,
Rather, those living near the mosque should also pay attention towards bringing their neighbours to the mosque. If people living close to Fazal Mosque or Bait-ul- Futuh direct the attention of their neighbours, then the attendance can be increased. Similarly, in other mosques as well.
And this is true Islamic brotherhood and love, that everyone takes care of each other and directs their attention towards their duties. Allah the Almighty also made it obligatory for the believers that when they progress, they should call upon their brothers, ‘Come and attain this.’ Those who are weak, they should draw them in.
This action will make man heir to God the Almighty’s favours. The action of drawing others in. The Holy Prophet (sa) said that the one who guides towards goodness has equal right for reward, as the doer of goodness. Hence, the one who offers prayers in congregation will be rewarded 27 times
For offering his prayers in congregation. He will also be rewarded for those people he brings along. For instance, if a person brings three people to a prayer with him, he will be rewarded 108 times, instead of 27 times, for that particular prayer.
And look at the ways of Allah the Almighty, how he favours his servants. Hence, as all of us who are active in our efforts for faith we should also strive to involve others. If everyone works with this thinking, then we will not only increase the capabilities of others,
Rather we will also increase our own capabilities, while thinking that I am not going to be stagnant. I have to progress. And after providing goodness to others, they will be entitled to manifold blessings of Allah, as I have sated according to the Ahadith (sayings of the Holy Prophet (sa)).
And this thinking will cause a revolutionary change in the general development of the Community. May Allah the Almighty grant us the ability to increase our capabilities and to absorb His favours. Today also, after prayers, I will lead two funeral prayers in absentia.
One is of Respected Jananul Aani Sahiba from Syria, who was in Turkey these days. She passed away on 23 January 2015 at the age of 57 years. Indeed we are from Allah and it is to Him that we shall return. She was born on 11 January, 1958.
Before Ahmadiyyat, she studied several sects, keeping in mind that this life is mortal and nearness to Allah should be sought. But she could not find serenity anywhere. She always prayed to Allah for guidance with utmost sincerity. Finally in 1994, she was introduced to MTA and the programme ‘Liqa Ma’al Arab’ captured her heart.
After watching these programmes she felt satisfied for the first time. Then she sent some questions to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih the Fourth (rh), which were answered in ‘Liqa Ma’al Arab’. She was very impressed upon hearing the answers by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih the Forth (rh)
On ‘Liqa Ma’al Arab’ and in 1995 she made an announcement of accepting Ahmadiyyat in front of her husband. Her daughter was with her in this decision. Although she faced severe opposition from her father – her husband and other children accepted Ahmadiyyat after witnessing her virtue, righteousness, good morals and good actions.
The deceased had good morals, was simple in nature, sincere, prayed Tahadschud regularly and a tender-hearted person. She used to help everyone and treated both, young and old, with love and affection. The deceased trained Lajna Imaillah (ladies auxillary group) and children in Syria and Turkey.
She played an integral role in teaching them the administration of the community and in inculcating love of Khilafat in their hearts and the importance of remaining connected to it. She was a member of Lajna Imaillah for a long time. When she moved to Turkey, she was appointed as the president of Lajna Imaillah
Of İskenderun, (a city of Turkey). She fulfilled this duty with utmost excellence till her last breath. Apart from her husband, she left behind two sons and a daughter. All of them, by the Grace of Allah, are sincere Ahmadis. Deceased was a Moosiya (person who has signed The Will).
She signed the Will but due to certain circumstances in Syria, her record was lost. Anyways, her Will is under process. The administrative personnel should carry out this process and accept her Will. Ali Jabar Sahib, son of the deceased, states that, ‘My mother used to prepare for Tahajudd prayers regularly and advised every member
Of the household to do the same. She always used to say that “replace the pleasure of sleeping with the ardent desire “of waking up for Tahajudd so you are able to prove that the most joyful and important thing in your life is worship of God.”
Moreover, she used to say that “express your love to God by adopting this way that “perform your ablution and be ready, then wait for the Azan as you would sit and wait impatiently for a meeting with your most beloved.” Muhammad Sharif Sahib writes from Turkey, that
‘Conversation regarding love of the Holy Prophet (sa), the Promised Messiah (as), and Khalifah and Khilafat, most definitely had an effect when someone would sit with her; she would always speak about this. She was very desirous that we fulfil the expectations of the Promised Messiah (as).
During conversations, she always related to a Qur’anic verse or Hadith, or an excerpt of the Promised Messiah (as).’ Fatimah Jum’ah Sahiba writes that ‘Ever since I accepted Ahmadiyyat, the deceased always took care of me and never left me.
When she would hear a child reciting the Qur’an, or Qaseedah of the Promised Messiah (as), she used to encourage that child by presenting a gift.’ Fatimah Sahiba writes that, ‘The last time we went to meet her, she said to me:
“I command you by will, to obey the Khilafah of the time in all circumstances.” May Allah the Almighty elevate the ranks of the deceased and may He enable her children and progeny to always remain connected with the Jamaat.
May Allah enable them to serve Islam sincerely, as it was her desire that true Islam remains established in her progeny. The second Funeral is of Respected Habiba Sahiba of Mexico who passed away on 19 January 2015 at the age of over 100 years.
Indeed we are from Allah and it is to Him that we shall return. She accepted Ahmadiyyat in June 2014. The deceased accepted Islam in an old age. However, she learned Prayer at this age and by the Grace of Allah, she was regular in her prayers.
She used to pray a lot, was consistent in worship, and was always absorbed in remembrance of Allah. She was of a joyful disposition and a pious lady. Prior to her death, she offered Zuhr Prayers. She was engulfed in remembrance of Allah when she passed away.
She was born in Chapala State in Mexico, in Zukzu village, in a Catholic family. Or she was born there. Birth took place in Mexico. Her father was a prominent priest of that area. He separated himself from the Catholic Church and joined the Protestant sect. In 1981, he was murdered because of religious opposition.
Husband of the deceased was appointed as the priest in his place. In 1996, her grandson, the grandson of the deceased, Imam Ibrahim Sahib accepted Islam. And due to his propagation, husband of the deceased and many family members accepted Ahmadiyyat. And now all her grandsons, granddaughters and children are Ahmadi Muslims.
May Allah the Almighty exalt the ranks of the Deceased and may He always enable her progeny to stay connected with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and may He enable them to follow the footsteps of the Deceased.