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A Servant of God Is In Search of You!
1. Do you know how to work hard? So with enemies, rivals, and strangers? Can
hard that you can work for 13 to 14 you travel for days, weeks or months at
hours a day? a time?
2. Do you know how to speak the truth? 6. Do you agree that some people cannot
To the extent that regardless of the be defeated? Such people dislike to
situation, you are unable to lie. If one even hear the word “defeat.” They are
of your close friends or a relative lies in prepared to bring down mountains
front of you, or if someone narrates an and willing to control rivers! Do you
incident to you of when they bravery think that you will be prepared for this
lied about something, would it be hard sacrifice?
for you to live without expressing your 7. Do you have the courage to say “Yes,”
hate towards it? when the whole world is saying “No?”
3. Are you free from feelings of false While everyone is laughing around you
pride? Can you sweep streets clean? can you remain serious? If people run
Can you walk down streets carrying towards you and stop you so they can
heavy loads on yourself ? Can you make assault you, instead of turning your
any kind of announcements in the feet to run away, can you stand firm,
marketplace with a loud voice? Can lower your head and say, “Here, beat
you travel throughout the day and stay me.” Do you reject what others say
awake the entire night? because they are liars and can you make
4. Can you remain in seclusion, meaning everyone agree with you because you
can you, are truthful?
• Sit in one place for days at a time. 8. You do not say, “I worked hard but
• Sit and meditate for hours upon God did not grant me success.”
hours. Instead, you see your own faults in
• Not to talk to anyone for many your failure. Do you believe that those
hours or days. who work hard always succeed and
5. Can you travel by yourself, bearing your those who do not succeed, never really
own burden without having any money worked hard.
in your pockets? Can you travel along
If you are such a person, then you have the ability of becoming a good missionary and
tradesman. But where are you? A servant of God is in search of you for a long time!
O’ Ahmadī young man! Find this person in your province, in your city, in your area, in your
house and into your heart!!
Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra
Al-Musleh Mau`ūd
Ahmadīyya Gazette Canada
An Educational and Spiritual Publication
Volume 41 - No. 2 - February 2012
Rabī-I / Rabī-II 1432 AH - Tablīgh 1389 HS
Articles Editors:
Introduction to Bai‘at - Part VI p.7 Farhan A. Naseer
S.H. Hadi
Hadrat Musleh Mau’ūdra - Assistant Editor:
“Filled with Secular & Spiritual Knowledge” p.11 Hana Malik
Mansoora Rauf
The Promised Reformerra p.15
Manager:
Mubashir Khalid
3rd Abdus Salām Science Fair p.18
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Ethnic Media Information Dinner p.20 Farhan A. Naseer
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Table of Contents
The Holy Qur’ān
You are the best people raised for the good of mankind;
you enjoin what is good and forbid evil and believe in
Allāh. And if the People of the Book had believed, it
would have surely been better for them. Some of them
are believers, but most of them are disobedient.
Chapter 3 - Āle-`Imrān, Verse 111
2 Pearls of Wisdom
So Said the Promised Messiahas
“The Holy Prophetsa made a prophecy on the basis ills, and so that people may understand that I am the
of revelation from Almighty Allāh that the Promised Lord of Power, I do whatever I will, and so that they
Messiah will marry and he will have children. This may believe that I am with thee, and so that those who
indicates that Almighty Allāh will grant him a son who do not believe in God and deny and reject His religion
will be similar to his father in goodness, and will not and His Book and His Holy Messenger Muhammad,
differ from him. And he will be among the righteous the chosen one (on whom be peace) may be confronted
servants of Allāh.” (Ā’inah Kamālāt-e-Islām, pg. 578) with a clear sign and the way of the guilty ones may
“That it is hinted in it (the prophecy) that a righteous become manifest.
son shall be born to him (the Promised Messiah) who Rejoice, therefore, that a handsome and pure boy will
is similar to him in his qualities.” (Tohfa-e-Baghdād – be bestowed on thee. Thou wilt receive a bright youth
Rūhānī Khazā’in Vol.7, pg. 209) who will be of thy seed and will be of thy progeny. A
The Divine Revelation Concerning handsome and pure boy will come as your guest. His
the Musleh Mau`ūd name is Emmanuel and Bashir. He has been invested
with a holy spirit and he will be free from all impurity.
Given below is an English translation by Sir Zafrullah He is the light of Allāh. Blessed is he who comes from
Khanra of the prophecy regarding the Musleh Mau`ūdra. heaven. He shall be accompanied by grace (Fadl)
It is taken from the book Tadhkirah (English version), which shall arrive with him. He will be characterized
consisting of the prophecies, revelations, and dreams with grandeur, greatness and wealth. He will come
of the Promised Messiahas. into the world and will heal many of their disorders
In the announcement of February 20, 1886, the through his Messianic qualities and through the
Promised Messiahas, says: blessings of the Holy Spirit. He is the Word of Allāh
for Allāh’s mercy and honour have equipped him with
“God the Merciful, the Noble, the High, the Exalted,
the Word of Majesty. He will be extremely intelligent
Who has power to do all that He wills (glory be to Him
and understanding and will be meek of heart and will
and exalted be His name), has vouchsafed to me the
be filled with secular and spiritual knowledge. He
following revelation:
will convert three into four (of this the meaning is not
‘I confer upon thee a Sign of My mercy according to clear). It is Monday, a blessed Monday. Son, delight of
thy supplications. I have heard thy entreaties and have heart, high ranking, noble; a manifestation of the First
honoured thy prayers with My acceptance through and the Last, a manifestation of the True and the High;
My mercy and have blessed this thy journey. A sign of as if Allāh has descended from heaven. His advent will
power, mercy, nearness to Me is bestowed on thee. A be greatly blessed and will be a source of manifestation
Sign of grace and beneficence is awarded to thee and of Divine Majesty. Behold! A light cometh, a light
thou art granted the key of success and victory. Peace anointed by God with the perfume of His pleasure. We
on thee, O victorious one. Thus does God speak so that shall pour our spirit into him and he will be sheltered
those who desire life may be rescued from the grip under the shadow of God. He will grow rapidly in
of death and those who are buried in the graves may stature and will be the means of procuring the release
emerge therefrom and so that the superiority of Islām of those held in bondage. His fame will spread to the
and the dignity of God’s word may become manifest ends of the earth and peoples will be blessed through
unto the people and so that the truth may arrive with him. He will then be raised to his spiritual station in
all its blessings and falsehood may depart with all its heaven. This is a matter decreed.’”
Pearls of Wisdom 3
Guidance from Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh Vaa
On August 12, 2011, Hadrat Khalīfatul manifestation and people are blessed he is able to behold the Almighty.
Masīh Vaa delivered the Friday Sermon with divine insight and are motivated Hudūraa said that we should not confine
at Baitul Futūh Mosque, London. to offer gratitude to God. They serve our zeal for worship and fasting only
After reciting verses 187 of sūrah Al- God and advance in His love to the to the month of Ramadān. Rather we
Baqarah, which is translated as follows: utmost heights.” should be determined to make these
Hudūraa explained that Allāh chose virtues a lasting part of our lives.
the Promised Messiahas because of Hudūraa further added that a person’s
his love and devotion to God and his prayers are accepted if he has perfect
affection for the Holy Prophetsa. The faith in God and his supplications are
Promised Messiahas taught us how to full of anguish and humility. When a
love God and how to serve Him. He person cries and supplicates before his
also accomplished the momentous task Lord, God covers him in the mantle of
of the renaissance of Islām. Among his piety and virtue. For one’s prayers to be
followers were many who received accepted, it is also important to bring
“And when My servants ask thee divine revelations and proved to be about a positive change in oneself and
about Me, say: ‘I am near. I answer God’s true servants. to abide by God’s injunctions.
the prayer of the supplicant when Hudūraa said that according to
he prays to Me. So they should Hudūraa said that today only prayers
prophecies, this Jamā`at is destined to are required to save mankind from
hearken to Me and believe in Me, progress forever. Let us, then, realize
that they may follow the right the pit of destruction. While we pray
our responsibilities in order to become for ourselves and our children in this
way.’” (2:187) a part of this great revolution. Every Ramadān, we should also pray for the
Hudūraa said that much as the world Ahmadī is responsible for saving the world at large. And let us never forget
needs to turn towards God to be saved world from calamities and establishing to pray that Allāh may cause us to be
from calamities and to attain salvation, mankind’s link with God. This duty among His true servants. May Allāh
but it seems to be heading in the cannot be fulfilled without prayers. enable us to reap the full blessings of
opposite direction. The only exception To help our reformation, Allāh has Ramadān. Āmīn.
to this is Jamā`at Ahmadīyya which once again blessed us with the month
believes in Allāh’s promises and in the of Ramadān to facilitate us in abiding At the end of the sermon, Hudūraa
prophecies of the Holy Prophetsa. Yet if by His injunctions and in attaining informed the Jamā`at of the sad demise
we fail to establish a living relationship spiritual progress. This month of Subedar Raja Muhammad Mirzā
with God, we will have lost all that we provides the best opportunities for Khan sāhib and Āmina Begum sāhiba
have attained. The Promised Messiahas enlightening our hearts. Prayer helps wife of Sheikh Nadir Ahmad sāhib
says, “Sometimes the world is engulfed to purify the self and fasting enlightens of Rabwah. Hudūraa lead the Namāz
in darkness and faith is subdued; it is the heart so that the doors to visions Janāzah Ghā’ib of the deceased after
then that heaven sends down a new and revelations is opened for man and Friday prayers.
those who supplicate to Him, but there must All Jamā`at members are requested to
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6 Guidance from Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh Vaa
Introduction to Bai‘at - Part VI
Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad Khalīfatul Masīh Vaa
The following is taken from the says, ‘Only he is delivered from all and sins. But if we are in the habit of
concluding address delivered at the tribulations who sells his self in My reconciling to the will of Allāh, and
Annual Convention of the Ahmadīyya way and for My pleasure. He proves are ever-prepared to, and do, suffer all
Muslim Jamā`at, Germany, on August with his utmost endeavours that indignities for Him, if we do not act
24, 2003, in which the fourth, fifth and he belongs to God and considers like a wailing woman who puts up a
sixth conditions of bai‘at were explained his entire being as something that big clamour on any small suffering, for
in detail. It can be found in the book titled, has been fashioned for obedience such patient ones there is a glad tiding
“Conditions of Bai‘at And Responsibilities of the Creator and service to the from the Holy Prophetsa.
of an Ahmadī,” on pg. 91-102. creation…’ (Report Jalsah A‘zam Sufferings of a Muslim are
Condition V Madhāhib, pg. 131–132) an Expiation for Sins
That he/she shall remain faithful to God in Then he says: Hadrat Abū Hurairahra narrates that
all circumstances of life, in sorrow and in A loved one of God sells his being the Holy Prophetsa said,
happiness, in adversity and in prosperity, in the way of God. In return, he ‘No Muslim suffers any calamity,
in felicity and in trial; and that he/she earns the pleasure of God. Such are suffering, pain, discomfort, or
shall in all conditions remain resigned to the ones upon whom the special anxiety, even as small as the prick
the decree of God and keep himself/herself mercy of God descends. (Report of a thorn, but Allāh wipes out
ready to face all kinds of indignities and Jalsah A‘zam Madhāhib, pg. 188) instead some of his defaults and
sufferings in His way and shall never turn Then heas says: his sins.’ (Sahīh Muslim, Kitāb-ul-
away from Him at the onslaught of any Birri was-Silah)
misfortune; on the contrary, he/she shall There are some people who sell
march forward. their beings hoping that He would In another hadīth Hadrat Suhaib Bin
be pleased… (Paigham Sulh, Sinanra has related that:
Allāh the Almighty says in the Holy Rūhānī Khazā’in, Vol. 23, pg. 473)
Qur’ān: The Holy Prophetsa said,
For such people, Allāh the Almighty ‘Wondrous is the case of a believer;
And of men there is he who would has given the glad tiding: there is good for him in everything,
sell himself to seek the pleasure of and it is so for him alone. If he
Allāh; and Allāh is Compassionate And thou, O soul at peace! Return
to thy Lord well pleased with Him experiences something agreeable,
to His servants. (Al-Baqarah, 2:208) he is grateful to God and that is
and He well pleased with thee. So
In explaining this verse of the Holy enter thou among My servants. good for him; and if he experiences
Qur’ān, the Promised Messiahas says: And enter thou My Garden. (Al- adversity, he is steadfast and that
The people of the highest grade Fajr, 89:28–31) is good for him because he earns
among the people—that is, people merit for his steadfastness.’ (Sahīh
People who are reconciled to the will Muslim, Kitāb-uz-Zuhdi)
who are completely lost in the of Allāh, and suffer all hardships and
pleasure of Allāh, and sell their tribulations for His sake, are never left Sometimes Allāh makes His servants
selves to earn the pleasure of unrewarded by Allāh the Almighty. go through sufferings related to his
God—are the people upon whom There are many among us who are children. There is excessive wailing
the mercy of Allāh descends.… embodiments of shortcomings and and crying at the death of children,
In this verse Allāh the Almighty defects. We commit many errors especially among women. Thanks to
On December 21, 1965, Hadrat Khalīfatul deep insight, realities, subtle points, gave multiple challenges to the world
Masīh IIIrh delivered a speech at the occasion proofs, and arguments that he came up but there was no one who dared to face
of the Jalsa Sālāna Rabwah. A portion of with and which he expressed in Tafsīr him. In 1917, hera challenged the world
this speech was related to the magnificent Kabīr and other books are of such a in the following words:
achievements of Hadrat Musleh Mau`ūdra. perfect order, and without a doubt, “After [the passing away of]
It is being reproduced here for the benefit extraordinary in their nature and Hadrat Masih Mau`ūd, I challenge
of the readers. The original Urdu text can status that it is impossible for any other the entire world. If there is anyone
be found in Khutbāt Nāsir Vol. 1, pg. 52- to counter them. This is because the who believes in the truth of his
64. It was originally rendered into English miracle of his extraordinary Tafsīr was religion against Islām, then he
by Belal Khalid and has been revised by the not due to his personal abilities; rather should come forward and compete
Ahmadīyya Gazette Canada team. he wrote it due to [divinely bestowed] with me. I have concluded after
In this prophecy, the second point understanding of the Unseen. [He wrote extensive experience that Islām
we are told regarding the Promised it] with the support of the Independent is the only living religion, and no
Reformer is that, “he will be filled with and Holy God. These miracles other religion can contend with
secular and spiritual knowledge,” this prove that he was a true reflection it. This is because God listens to
is so that, “the superiority of Islām of the Messiah of Muhammadsa in our prayers and accepts them.
and the status of Allāh’s Word may be terms of his high status, beauty and He accepts [our prayers] while
manifested to people,” and that “those character. Also, according to the glad- the means at our disposal are
who are desirous of life be saved from tidings mentioned in the prophecy, completely unfavorable. This is
the clutches of death and those who are he surpassed his contemporaries [in itself] is great indications of
buried in the graves can come out.” in expressing religious and secular Islām being a living religion. If
knowledge to the extent that upon anyone has any doubt regarding
Thousands among us have ourselves listening to his lectures and studying
witnessed that on account of [Hadrat this then he should come forward
his books, [all, whether an] insider or to test it himself, after all ‘Seeing is
Khalīfatul Masīh II’s] true obedience outsider, were forced to admit that
to the Holy Qur’ān and the perfect love believing.’ All who are convinced
the knowledge and intricate meanings that their religion is a living religion
and devotion for this Holy Scripture, described by him were from a different
Allāh, the Exalted, the Fountainhead should come and provide proof of
world, not having even remote relation God’s relationship and love with
of all bounties, granted a divine to any worldly education or training.
light to this pure being’s vision and them. If God [truly] loves them,
[His explanations] were characterized then He would definitely help and
understanding. [Through this divine with distinct proof of the divine
light] wonderful and extraordinary support them in this competition...
support. I challenge them to come to this
subtle points of wisdom hidden in
the word of God and the Holy Book In order to prove the excellence of competition to establish who is
[began to] shower upon him like heavy his secular and spiritual knowledge supported by God, and whose
rain. [Our] loving God, through his bestowed upon him by the special prayers are listened to by God.
Rahmāniyyat, placed such blessing in will of God Almighty, and to show You people should bring forward
his thoughts and vision that eternal the dignity of Islām, the status of the your [representatives] for this
truths started being disclosed to him. word of God, and establish the powers competition. It is not that every
And so, all the knowledge, wisdom, given to him, Hadrat Musleh Mau`ūdra individual person should come
The following is the transcript of MTA Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd In 1914, he was elected as the second
International’s documentary entitled, Ahmadra was later to become Khalīfatul Khalīfa. He was only 25 at the time.
“The Promised Reformer.” It is available Masīh II. His life was filled with many The community was not very large in
to watch online at http://www.alIslām. extraordinary accomplishments and he number, however, much more serious
org/v/24.html. We are grateful to Fatima was to become a prolific writer, scholar was the fact that some members of
Amatullah Naseer for providing its and leader. At a young age, Hadrat the community had challenged his
transcription. Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmad position of office and had broken away.
The truth of Prophets is demonstrated developed an interest in the study of They protested that such a young man
by the fulfillment of the prophecies the Holy Qur’ān and the traditions of was unsuitable to become a caliph of
they make. The founder of the the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. He the whole community. How wrong
Ahmadīyya Community in Islām, was tutored in this by the first Khalīfa, they were. The golden milestones and
Hadrat Mirzā Ghulām Ahmadas of Hakīm Maulwī Nūr-ud-Dīnra. landmarks of Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-
Qādiān, the Promised Messiahas, is the Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd Dīn Mahmūd Ahmad’sra Khilāfat stand
recipient of many prophecies. One of Ahmad’sra contribution to the Jamā`at witness to his suitability as Khalīfatul
the most inspiring revelations concerns activities began early. At the age of 17, Masīh.
the advent of Musleh Mau’ūd, the he organized a little magazine called A month into his Khilāfat, in April
Promised Reformer. Tashīzul Adhān. A quarterly magazine 1914, he formed a consultative body
On February 20, 1886 the Promised devoted to writing about spiritual known as Majlis-e-Shūra. This went on
Messiahas announced that God had values was set up and this publication to become established as a permanent
revealed to him that he would be is still enjoyed by children today as it institution within the community in
blessed with a son. The revelation continues to be published under the 1922 and it is convened annually or
stated, same name. as needed to make important policy
When he was only 19, the father whom he decisions of the community. This
“A handsome and pure boy will blessed idea is now one of the great
be bestowed on thee. He will revered dearly, passed away. Standing
at the side of the Promised Messiah’sas and unique features of the Ahmadīyya
be extremely intelligent and Jamā`at.
understanding and will be meek deceased body, Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-
of heart and filled with secular ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra pledged, “If Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh IIra was very
and spiritual knowledge. His fame all of others should leave the Jamā`at of aware of the religious and educational
will spread to the ends of the earth the Promised Messiah and I should be needs of Ahmadī ladies. To this end
and people will be blessed through left alone, I will stand by the covenant he established the organization Lajna
him.” of allegiance, the purpose of which Imā’illāh in 1922. A magazine, Al-
Hadrat Ahmadas was sent to this world. Misbāh, was introduced in 1926 solely
This particular prophecy of the I shall leave no stone unturned to fulfill for this organization. To ensure that the
Promised Messiahas is referred to as that purpose.” The second Khalīfa educational needs of girls was being
the prophecy of Musleh Mau’ūd or lived another 57 years after making looked after, the Nusrat Girl’s High
the Promised Reformer. In accordance that pledge and every day of his life School was established in 1928 and in
with his words, the Promised Messiahas bore testimony to the fact that he lived 1951, Jāmi`a Nusrat, or the Women’s
was blessed with a son born on January up to his high resolve. College, started functioning in Rabwah
12, 1889 in Qādiān, India. and in Pakistan. Ahmadī girls were,
The Promised Reformerra 15
thus, enabled to get education close to there and he arrived on June 15, 1915. law, life after death, heaven and hell
their homes. Religious education, as Hadrat Muftī Muhammad Sādiq, a and their reality, Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-
well as secular, was also given in these companion of the Promised Messiahas, ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra was able
schools. arrived in Philadelphia in the USA on to explain and discuss all of these
In December of 1938, Khuddāmul February the 15, 1920 to preach Islām topics clearly and understandably.
Ahmadīyya, an organization consisting in the US. His greatest achievement, perhaps,
of young men between the ages of 15 The Tehrīk Jadīd Scheme is still alive was his outstanding contribution to
to 40, was set up. Atfāl-ul Ahmadīyya today. Mosques, mission houses, literature. He wrote over 200 books and
was also set up to cater for the needs of clinics, hospitals, schools, colleges pamphlets. Though he had no worldly
boys less than 16 years. In 1940, Majlis and printing presses have been built qualifications he clearly displayed the
Ansarullāh was established for all male in nearly 176 countries of the world ability, as was promised by Allāh, in
members of the Jamā`at over the age of dedicated to the service of Islām. both religious and secular knowledge.
40. To attend to the religious needs of those As early as 1913, Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-
These auxiliary organizations of the in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent, ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra launched
Jamā`at have remained in place from Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd Al-Fadl, the weekly Urdu newspaper
the time they were set up until today Ahmadra set up the Waqf-e-Jadīd of the Jamā`at, and that continues
and within them all members of the Scheme in 1958. This had the aim to publish to this day. Hadrat Mirzā
Jamā`at worked together and show an of intensifying Islāmic activities in Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra wrote
exceptional spirit of brotherhood and the rural areas of the Indo-Pakistan Tafsīr-e Saghīr, a brief commentary on
sisterhood as they strive to inculcate subcontinent. Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr- the Holy Qur’ān, and Tafsīr-e Kabīr, an
spiritual and righteous values within ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra inspired exhaustive commentary on the Holy
themselves. the community to cultivate the spirit Qur’ān which has been described as,
of sacrifice within themselves. He “a fathomless ocean of knowledge.”
The Madrasa Ahmadīyya, which This 10,000 page commentary contains
was set up for religious instruction, urged the unemployed to work even
if it was for a small wage. He advised a deep exposition of thousands of
was raised to the status of Jāmi`a spiritual truths and hidden secrets of
Ahmadīyya by Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr- the community to develop values of
simplicity, modesty and austerity the Holy Qur’ān many of which have
ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra in May not been presented before.
1928. This institution was to train in their manner of food, dress and
learned members of the community as housing. He laid down guidelines such On September 20, 1948 the Jamā`at
missionaries to take the teachings of as cooking only one dish for meals. faced a major upheaval following the
Islām to various parts of the world. Simple though it was, it created a partition of India and Pakistan. The
collective spirit of sacrifice not seen in centre of the Jamā`at was moved from
One of the main aims of the Ahmadīyya any other community. Qādiān in India to Rabwah, a small
Community is the propagation of the town near Chiniot in Pakistan which
message of Islām. During his Khilāfat, In 1924, Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-
Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra was invited was then a barren track of land. 313
Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh IIra took major volunteers elected to remain in Qādiān
steps in ensuring the fulfillment of to attend the Wembley Conference
of Religions and to represent Islām. to protect its holy precincts. The group
this objective. After his election as included Hadrat Mirzā Wasim Ahmad,
Khalīfa he started a fresh translation His arrival in London was covered
widely in the press. Ch. Muhammad Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd
of the Holy Qur’ān into English with Ahmad’sra son. It was a very testing
explanatory notes in order to deliver Zafarullāh Khānra read out the English
translation of his address. The audience time for the Jamā`at in India which
the message of Islām to the European was surrounded by hostile forces but
Nations. Muslim missionaries were listened attentively and the address
received a great deal of attention. in spite of this the Jamā`at established
trained and then posted out to various itself and flourished in Rabwah.
countries. Later on this responsibility While in London, Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-
was handed over to Anjuman Tehrīk- ud-Dīn Mahmūd Ahmadra also laid the Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd
e-Jadīd or the Department of Foreign foundation stone of the Fadl Mosque. Ahmadra launched the Waqf-e-Zindagi
Missions. Hadrat Mirzā Bashīr-ud-Dīn Mahmūd Scheme for dedicating one’s life in
Islām. He initiated the annual Sīrat-un-
The first Ahmadīyya mission was Ahmad was a great intellect. No
ra
The Abdus Salām Science Fair has for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). This demonstrating their scientific learning
been held every year since 2009 in unique institution located in Triest, and achievements.
the memory of Dr. Abdus Salām. It is Italy is now known as the Abdus Salām This year the science fair was held on
organized by the National Department International Center for Theoretical Saturday November 12, 2011 at the
of Ta`līm, Jamā`at Ahmadīyya Canada. Physics. It invites and benefits over a newly built Tāhir Hall, while prize
Professor Abdus Salām, the first thousand scientists each year from all distribution and the closing ceremony
Muslim scientist to win a Nobel Prize, around the world. were held in the Bai’tul Islām Mosque.
shared the 1979 Nobel Prize for Physics Dr. Abdus Salām was the most The day started at 9:00 a.m., with
with two American scientists Sheldon outspoken and influential advocate students setting up their projects for
Glashow and Steven Weinberg for their of science in developing countries. display and evaluation. Students were
independent development of a theory For him, the difference between the divided into four groups as follows:
unifying the electromagnetic and the developed world and the developing
weak nuclear forces. Dr. Abdus Salām 1. Al-Khwarizmi Group:
world was not of wealth but of science Boys grade 5 to 8
was born in Pakistan and remained a and technology. His own example has
proud citizen of Pakistan his entire life. 2. Ibn al-Haytham Group:
demonstrated that the ‘third world’ can Boys grade 9 to 12
After his death on November 21, 1996, not only learn, but it can also excel in
his remains were also transported for 3. Abū Alī Sīnā Group:
learning, and even lays its foundations. Girls grade 5 to 8
burial to Pakistan. To promote science in third world 4. Jābir ibn Hayyān Group:
Dr. Abdus Salām was one of the countries, he built a network of Girls grade 9 to 12
mightiest intellectuals born in the land organizations such as the Third World
of Pakistan. Although the Government Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the There were five judges on the men’s
of Pakistan and some religious factions Third World Organization for Women side and 4 judges on the ladies side
of the country always tried to disown in Science (TWOWS). to view the projects, ask questions
him due to his association with the and evaluate the projects according
Dr. Abdus Salām set an example worthy to preset criteria. The evaluation and
Ahmadīyya Muslim community, he of being emulated our youth. The best
was still a hero and a role-model for exhibition of projects started at 10:00
way to cherish his memory is to create a.m. Project evaluations concluded
a great number of Pakistani youth in an environment that is conducive for
particular and Muslims in general. around 1:00 p.m. However, the public
the development of scientific spirit viewing of the projects continued after
He was the lone Pakistani star to rise and tempers essential for the creation
from one of the most underdeveloped Zuhr and Asr prayers.
of many more Salāms. This is why the
regions of his country and shine National Department of Ta`līm strives A special feature at this year’s science
brightly on the international scene. every year to hold this exciting event. fair was that a few distinguished guests
He not only carried out research for It serves to encourage students to from outside the community also
the Gauge Unification of Fundamental think like young scientists. The main visited the Science Fair. They visited the
Forces, but also was a great believer purpose of the fair is to raise the profile project displays, asked questions and
in the unification of the international of science among children, parents and encouraged students in their efforts.
scientific community. His efforts in this the community at large. This also helps Among the distinguished guests were
regard led him to become the founding to show the progress of our youth Dr. Reza Moridi, a physicist and an
director of the International Center in sciences as the years progress by MPP from Richmond Hill, Sahebzada
“I was impressed with the efforts these This year, a total if 99 participants from
young scientists have put into their across Ontario registered for the event.
projects for this fair, congratulations! It This year’s winners are listed below.
is your time and I can see many Abdus Overall, the Science Fair was a fun-
Salāms of the future sitting in front filled day where students, observers,
of me,” were the remarks of Dr. Reza parents and the guests were all inspired
Moridi. and motivated. May Allāh accept these
humble efforts and multiply their fruits
“I am impressed with the emphasis that
many fold. Āmīn.
your community is putting on science
Al-Khwarizmi Group: Boys grade 5 to 8
Position Name School Project Award
1st Mabroor Bajwa Teston Village PS A Hydraulic system $300 Cash Award
2nd Ihtisham Ahmad Teston Village PS Theory of Relativity $200 Cash Award
3rd Hanan Minhas Humber Summit MS Portable Phone Charger $150 Cash Award
4th Maloof Ahmad Country Hills PS Habitas Subscription to Scientific American
Ibn al-Haytham Group: Boys grade 9 to 12
Position Name School Project Award
1st Burhhan Goraya Maple High School Tornados $400 Cash Award
2nd Sharjeel Rauf Maple High School Diffraction of Light $300 Cash Award
Study on Human
3rd Khizar Karim Mirza Heart lake SS $250 Cash Award
Psychology
Magnetic Levitation
4th Shahroze Rauf Maple High School Subscription to Scientific American
and its application
Abū Alī Sīnā Group: Girls grade 5 to 8
Position Name School Project Award
Aysha Anwār & Genetically Modified
1st Teston Village PS $300 Cash Award
Areegh Bhalli Food
Tooba Ahmad &
2nd Teston village PS Drugs and Health $200 Cash Award
Manahil Chaudhry
Sabiha Chaudhry Calcium’s Importance
3rd Discovery PS $150 Cash Award
& Basma Ghuman to Health
a. Aneeqa a. Nails
4th Vellore woods PS Subscription to Scientific American
b. Nabeela b. Niagara Falls
Jābir ibn Hayyān Group: Girls grade 9 to 12
Position Name School Project Award
1st Saima Mirza Stephen Lewis SS Magnetic Poles $400 Cash Award
2nd Nadia Kausar Maple High School All about the eyes $300 Cash Award
Samita Chaudary Circulatory & Digestive
3rd Maple High School $250 Cash Award
& Nazia Zafar System
4th Adeela Woodbridge College Vitamin C Subscription to Scientific American
Representatives of ethnic media were the worldwide Ahmadīyya Muslim the commonalities of faith. Mr. Malik
present at the Media Information community. The main objective of reminded that lack of knowledge and
dinner organized by the Ahmadīyya the Community is to promote peace, ignorance is the real enemy of peace.
Muslim Community Canada on love and harmony regardless of faith, He stated that knowledge of the other
Monday, January 23, 2012. The Chandni colour and creed. Its motto is “Love for person will enhance mutual respect
Garden in Brampton was filled with All,Hatred for None.” and tolerance.
representatives from newspapers, The National President of the Farhan Khokhar, Chairman, World
radio programs and TV shows. Ahmadīyya Muslim Community Media Forum was the master of the
The program started with recitation of Canada, Lal Khan Malik, welcomed the ceremony who invited and introduced
the Holy Qur’ān by Hafiz Ataul Wahab, guests. He invited the media outlets to the guests and appreciated their
a Missionary of the Ahmadīyya Muslim promote loyalty to our homeland and presence.
Community. articulated that the key message of Around fifty members from different
Abdul Haleem Tayyab, Media Co- the Community is to promote peace ethnic media were present and graced
ordinator of the community, welcomed and prosperity in the nation. He the occasion. Many of them also
the distinguished guests. In his emphasized respect for every faith. commented and expressed their views
remarks, he presented a summary of The Community organizes interfaith and appreciated role of the community.
the major objectives and traditions of dialogue to bring people closer to
Guests at the Ethnic Media and Information Dinner
Company / Profession Representative Company / Profession Representative
Ahmadīyya Gazette Prof. Hadi Ali Ch. Journalist Nasir Shah
Anchor Daud Khan Journalist Kahwal Khosa
Asian TV Ashfaq Hussain Journalist / Barrister Ajaib S. Chatha
Breakfast Buzz Akbar Waris and Saad Ali Lawyer JP Maan
Christian Voice Shahdab Khokar News-caster Ananya
DSP TV Naim Chaudhry Pakistan News Mian Mudassar
First Choice TV Show Major Nagra Pakistan Post Azfar Amin
HCNC Ahsan Qureshi Pakistan Post Zubair
Jag Di Awaz Usman Zaki PC Political Asphandiar Wadiwalla
Jang Canada AAmīr Arain PeaceMag Canada Naseer Ud Din
Journalist Kuljit Singh Janjua PTC Ajay Fotedar
Journalist Tarek Fateh PTC Punjabi Virender KS Mahlthor
Journalist Haris A Bajwa Punjab 1 Sandeep Larian
Journalist Affaf Azhar Punjab Star Simrat Grewal
Journalist Azhar Sohail Punjabi Daily Sukhminder S. Hansra
Journalist Tahir Gora Punjabi Media Lakhbir Singh Grewal
Journalist Hafiz Rehman Punjabi Media Blindeh Singh
Journalist Sukhi Nigar Punjabi Post Dr. GS Bhandal
Announcements
samalik60@hotmail.com - 416- 801-2098
TICOSA • Abdul Hayee Basharat, Joint Secretary,
hayee.basharat@gmail.com - 416-820-0712
• Faiz Mohyuddin Qureshi, Joint Secretary,
faizqureshi2000@yahoo.ca - 647-273-3586
I request all former students of T. I. College across Canada
to please contact any of the above executive members to get
registered by phone or by email by giving your name and
particulars. It will help us in organizing our association.
22 Press Release
remark that he hoped the entire world of the Ahmadīyya Muslim Jamā`at’s extent that Muslims have been ordered
would become like Canada. In response new mosque in Calgary and indeed to not only protect their own mosques
the Foreign Minister said that Canada the Prime Minister even delayed his but to protect all places of worship,
truly valued the benefits of having a departure for an international summit whether they be churches, synagogues
relatively open immigration system. in Japan so that he could take part in or temples.
His Holiness mentioned that when the event. www.alislam.org/e/1549
he last visited Canada in 2008, he His Holiness also informed the Foreign Further Information:
was very grateful that Prime Minister Minister that the Holy Qur’ān taught press@Ahmadīyya.org.uk
Stephen Harper attended the opening respect for all religions to such an
Press Release 23
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S e rv ic e s for Chil
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Tu وچبں ےک ےئل ی�ونش یک دخامت n
ٹ پش
Are your children benefiting from tutoring � رکدہ ی�ونش یک کا ٓاےکپ ےچب امجتع یک رطف ےس ی ی
services offered by your local department of ہ
دخامت ےس افدئہ ااھٹ رےہ ی�؟
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Ta‘lim?
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Tutoring Classes are being offered for
ےک ےئل ی�ونش اک ااظتنم ن ےہ۔
افدئہ ہ ی
students of Grades 5 to 12
If your children are not benefiting from � ااھٹرےہ وت وفری ارگ ٓاےکپ ےچب ان دخامت ےس لعت
these classes please contact your Jama‘at’s � ی�ا دصر اصبح ےس سررٹی ی وطر رپ اینپ امجتع ےک ی
Secretary Ta`lim or President for more details. م راہطب رکےک اقمیم الکوسں ےک اواقت اور ہگج ےک ابرہ ی
ولعمامت احلص ی
رک�۔
For Further Information, e-mail atutoringclub@gmail.com or
Call Dr. Ijaz A. Rauf, National Secretary Ta`lim: (905) 832-2669 x 2272
In York Region Contact: Fatteh Malik Sahib fattehm@gmail.com or
call the above number on Tuesdays and Thursdays after Isha Prayers
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