We are condemning violence for over 100 years!!!

Mary Kate Cary of USNews.com wrote a blog today titled: Islam Is a Religion of Peace? Fine, but Let’s See Some Proof

My comment is that the proof is Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC). AMC is a dynamic, fast growing international revival movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, AMC is established in 193 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. AMC is the leading Islamic organization to categorically reject terrorism in any form.

Over a century ago, its founder, Ahmad, emphatically declared that an aggressive “jihad by the sword” has no place in Islam. In its place, he taught his followers to wage a bloodless, intellectual “jihad of the pen” to defend Islam and revive morality and peace in society. To this end, Ahmad penned over 80 books and tens of thousands of letters, delivered hundreds of lectures, and engaged in scores of public debates.

His book “British Government and Jihad” is a master piece on the subject. His successors has continued his message of love and peace. Another masterpiece on the subject is “Murder in the name of Allah” by Mirza Tahir Ahmad, his fourth successor. They are all available freely on the Internet: Islam, Jihad and Terrorism

AMC holds conferences and inter-religious dialogue in all parts of the world to remove misconceptions about Islam and to eradicate intolerance from the Muslim world by presenting the pure Islamic teachings based on Quran and traditions of Prophet of Islam, which is nothing but peace. It is ironic that Ahmadiyya Muslim followers are being persecuted in many Muslim countries because of this.

Book review: True Christianity and how it leads to Islam

Al Islam – the official website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has published the book True Christiniaty and how it leads to Islam. The book is full of references from the Holy Bible to show that the actual teachings of the Jesus Christ are close to or in other words same as Islam’s basic beliefs of Oneness of God and Jesus Christ being a Messenger of God. It goes on to discuss other important matters and the conclusion comes out that by following the true teachings of Jesus Christ one automatically becomes a Muslim. The book is very consice and to the point and a good read in one sitting.

Appalling human rights situation in Pakistan

I would like to draw your kind attention towards the worsening situation in district Layyah in Punjab, Pakistan. On 28 January 2009 by virtue of a police raid five members of the peaceful Ahmadiyya Muslim Community were arrested and charged under Section 295-C of the Pakistani Penal Code. In a grave blow to any standards of decency, four of the accused are children studying at the English language private school. Under the terms of Section 295-C any person found guilty is subject to either the death penalty or life imprisonment.

The arrests have been formally condemned by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), whilst Asma Jahangir the chairwoman of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights has also condemned the arrests of the children as ‘heinous’.

After four hours in custody each of the accused was charged under the terms of section 295-C on the completely false grounds that they had written the name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on the walls of a toilet at the Jamia Gulzar-e-Medina Mosque. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community reveres the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the final law bearing prophet, who brought with him a universal teaching. No disrespect towards him could ever be tolerated by any Ahmadi; man, woman or child.

Mr Salim-ud-Din, Spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan said:

“These allegations are completely false and baseless. The police have no evidence whatsoever and have merely succumbed to the pressure of those who spread religious hatred in the region.”

The children are not being allowed to meet with any persons, in direct contravention to the provisions laid forth in Article 37 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child to which Pakistan is party.

Further to the arrests of the five Ahmadis, in the village of Chak 172/TDA the situation is becoming increasingly tense due to the acts of religious extremists in the area. A social boycott against the Ahmadis has started whereby it is not safe for them to travel home via normal routes and they are unable to purchase even food from the local shops.

Inflammatory posters in opposition to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are being displayed throughout the village.

The International Community is urged to take immediate action to bring an end to the increasingly dangerous and threatening situation that is developing in District Layyah (Pakistan).

Khalifa is a Mujaddid by default!

Just received another spam (unsolicited) email from a dying breed of Munafiqs (hypocrites), titled “The Enemies of Hazrat Maseeh-a-Maud” who claimed that since Mujaddadis (Reformers) are promised to appear one should appear in Islam Ahmadiyyat.

The ignorant person forgot some basic facts:

1) Khalifatul Masih is a spiritual leader and becomes the mujaddid by default, because his main responsiblities are Tajdid! The entire 100 year history of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya is a witness to this fact.

2) A mujaddid does not make a claim that he is a mujaddid. People recognize him.

3) Believing someone to be mujaddid is not a requirement for belief nor Holy Prophet (pbuh) asked anyone to take bait of a mujaddid. This is in contrast to what this ignorant person claims about the so called “khatm-e-nubuwwat” concept which is a direct contradiction of the teachings of Holy Quran.

4) These hypocrites should present their mujaddid!

Long Live Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya!

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Yellow journalism of Geo TV and Amir Liaqat of Jahil Online

On 7th September 2008, “celebrating” the 1974’s decision of the Pakistan’s National Assembly, GEO TV’s controversial program Aalim Online which in true sense is in fact Jahil Online spreading ignorance in the name of Islam, presented a very disturbing program about Khatme Nabuwwat in which the guest mullas promoted killing of Ahmadi Muslims. This obviously resulted in a protest from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Recently Geo TV has issued a response and called this “baseless” accusation.

I watched the program from start to end and although Aamir Liaqat did not give the fatwa (his guest did) but the way the whole program was “designed” by Amir it was indeed very provocative, highly insulting, full of lies, one-sided propaganda, that in no way comes near the Geo TV’s slogan “geo or jeno do”. In fact the sole purpose of the program was to insult and spread hatred through false propaganda against the already marginalized Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan. Whether certain Ahmadis received death threats or not the fact remains that this program promoted killing of Ahmadis and Geo TV did nothing to present any response from Ahmadiyya Jama’at. How can this be a “baseless” accusation is beyond comprehension.

If they have the slightest love for humanity they should give equal time to Ahmadis to present their views. They claim in their press release that they allow other minority groups to speak. Well actions speak louder than words. When was the last time they presented any news or report or view from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community? To put salt on the wounds they have in fact lowered themselves to such a pathetic state that they allowed this program to even be planned for 7th September, a dark day in the history of Pakistan. Would they now allow Brelvis to justify the Fatwas of Kuffar against Deobandis? And vice versa?

Unbelievable.

Largest mosque of Canada opens its doors for spreading love and peace in the West

CALGARY, July 6 /CNW/ – The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, along with other distinguished guests, attended the banquet hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Canada to celebrate yesterday’s inauguration of the Baitun Nur Mosque. The mosque, one of the largest in North America, is a spectacular 48,000 square foot complex.

Calgary Mosque

The mosque inauguration was particularly significant as it occurred during the centenary celebratory year of the establishment of the institution of Khilafat (Succession) in the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, as well as its re-establishment in the Islamic world-at-large. Both the inauguration and the banquet were graced by the presence of the current Khalifa of the Community, His Holiness Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah strengthen his hands).

During his banquet address, His Holiness emphasized that the Baitun Nur Mosque will convey messages of peace, love and harmony. He encouraged the political, community and faith leaders in attendance to join with his Community in conveying these messages.

His Holiness explained that, according to the teachings of Islam, Muslims must defend the sanctity of all places of worship, which includes churches, synagogues and temples, as well as mosques. Causing harm to and forcing religious beliefs upon others are against the commandments of God and the true
concept of Islam.

His Holiness warned that the world’s arsenal of nuclear armaments and weapons of mass destruction have brought humanity to the precipice of destruction, and future generations will not forgive any failure to contain this arsenal. Humanity needs to turn towards a true concept of religion and
strive towards loving God. To love God is to selflessly love and serve humanity in order to seek God’s pleasure. The Baitun Nur Mosque will be a center for such love and service.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper praised the Community by stating, “Ahmadis are renowned for their devotion to peace, universal brotherhood and submission to the will of God, the core principles of true Islam. They are also renowned for working together to serve the greater good through social, health and education initiatives, wherever they live in the world, Ahmadis are renowned for participating in the larger community and peacefully co-existing with people of all faiths, languages and cultures.”

Prime Minister Harper also paid tribute to His Holiness by referring to him as a champion of peace and religious freedom. The Prime Minister stated, “We especially applaud the Khalifa for denouncing those who pervert faith by claiming it as a justification for violence. Calgarians, Albertans and Canadians will see the moderate, benevolent face of Islam in this mosque and the people who worship here. They will see your love for Canada and your patriotism, and they will see that just as Ahmadis have embraced Canada, Canada has embraced you.”

Also sitting at the banquet head table were the Right Honourable Stephane Dion (Leader of the Opposition), Honourable Deepak Obrai, Honourable Lorne Calvert (former Premier of Saskatchewan), Honourable Ron Stevens (Deputy Premier of Alberta), Don Morgan (Saskatchewan Minister of Justice), Honourable Greg Sorbara (former Ontario Minister of Finance), Dave Hayer (BC MPP), Mohammed Amiri (Alberta MPP), His Worship Dave Bronconnier (Mayor of Calgary), Her Worship Susan Fennell (Mayor of Brampton), His Worship Don Atchison (Mayor of Saskatoon) and Bishop Fred Henry. Total attendance consisted of 6 Members of Federal and Provincial Parliament, 20 MLA’s, 9 mayors, 20 councilors and
aldermen, along with community, faith and leaders and members of academia and the media.

The banquet was televised live around the world via the Community’s 24-hour satellite television service, Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA).

For more information, please visit www.baitunnur.org or www.ahmadiyya.ca or www.alislam.org

Khilafat in Islam Ahmadiyyat – a blessing of Allah

Alhamdolillah – Ahmadi Muslims are so fortunate to have the blessings of Khilafat which Allah has promised to only those who obey Allah, His Prophet (saw) and do good deeds (Holy Quran). Where is Khilafat in rest of the Muslim world if they are doing these three things? That is another mighty sign of truth of Islam Ahmadiyyat! Allah has put a stamp of truth on Ahmadiyyat by establishing the Khilafat that He Promised in the Holy Quran to Islam Ahmadiyyat. And now it is over 100 years which is what is causing severe jealousy among the foes of Islam Ahmadiyyat.

In another Hadith Holy Prophet (saw) said the one who died without accepting the Imam of the age dies the death of a pagan.

One of the staunch opponent of Islam Ahmadiyyat recently commented on a letter that Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah strengthen his hands) wrote to Ameer sahib USA advising him to guide the US community on vices that lead to breakup of marriages. Instead of appreciating the noble cause this evil minded agent of the Satan is presenting it in a way that (God forbid) all Ahmadis are involved in such evils.

There is nothing wrong with the letter of Huzoor regarding reformation. No religion can claim that each and every single follower will remain faithful. Not even the Holy Prophet (saw) did that (reference follows)! So why is it wrong if Huzoor, seeing some tarbiyyat issues in a handful of people, is guiding the community to tarbiyyat? All of the world is full of such vices, and unfortunately a handful of Ahmadis have also fallen victim. It is a great blessing of khilafat that someone is looking out for us, guiding us and pointing our faults. If the rest of the world had such a blessing they wouldn’t have reached such excesses!

Since some people have no knowledge of Holy Quran, Hadith and Sunnah, they blindly follow their maulvis (Mullahs). Here I will quote the Hadith from Sahih Bukhari which is related to the subject matter:

Lo! Some men from my followers will be brought and then (the angels) will drive them to the left side (Hell-Fire). I will say. ‘O my Lord! (They are) my companions!’ Then a reply will come (from Almighty), ‘You do not know what they did after you.’ I will say as the pious slave (the Prophet Jesus) said: And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them. When You took me up. You were the Watcher over them and You are a Witness to all things.’ (5.117) Then it will be said, “These people have continued to be apostates since you left them.”

Volume 6, Book 60, Number 149

This Hadith also proves the death of Hazrat Isa bin Maryam because Holy Prophet (saw) used same “twafi” for himself which non-Ahmadi maulvis say means going bodily alive to the skies for Jesus! 🙂

Book Review: Manji – Another Pawn Advanced

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Canada, has published a book in response to Irshad Manji’s book ‘The Trouble with Islam Today’. Titled ‘Manji – Another Pawn Advanced’, and written by a Professor of Islam accustomed to both Eastern and Western customs and traditions, Ansar Raza uses his scholarly knowledge and expertise to decipher the true teachings of Islam. Although Raza’s work is not unique in the defense of Islam, it fills a niche in the existing literature.Irshad Manji - another pawn advanced

Where previously this attack on Islam was led by Western Orientalists and scholars of other faiths, Irshad Manji’s book is an attempt to expose Islam from the inside. Through using personal experiences, Manji endeavors to show Islam as being an intolerant, oppressive and primitive faith. It is in response to these allegations that Ansar Raza’s book has been written. For Ansar Raza, not only is Islam a true religion, completely undistorted in its nature and content to that which was revealed to the Holy Founder of Islam, but Islam is also a perfect and living faith containing within it internal mechanisms that allow reformation and change, making it as relevant today and in the future as it was in the past.

The book is organized in chapters corresponding to the arguments presented by Manji. As such it is both easy to read and can be used as a quick reference book. Although written by a scholar, the style of writing is simple, at places humorous and as such makes the book accessible to all and a light-hearted read.

Through direct counter-arguments to those presented by Manji, Raza seeks to expel any misconceptions that may arise from Manji’s arguments. In this regard this book should be warmly welcomed. Through presenting an alternate viewpoint to that of Manji, it provides the audience with a secondary set of ideas and arguments to use to base their own reasoned judgment upon.

In Canada this book can be purchased online at Books on Islam and elsewhere from Al Islam Store.

Khatamul Aulad and Khatam-ul-Khulafa – objection on Mirza sahib’s writings

In the anti Qadiani (Ahmadiyya) propaganda when you present them the true meaning of Khatamun Nabiyeen (The Seal of the Prophets) and prove that Ahmadiyya understanding is right according to Holy Quran, Hadith, Islamic literature and usage of the Arabic, they start to deceive innocent Muslims by finding excuses that Mirza sahib used the word Khatam in different meaning. The reply to this objection and the explanation of the subject matter is in Ahmadiyya Pocket Book page # 294 (pdf). I wish the anti Ahmadiyya mullahs stop deceiving now and let the truth be known.

Deaf – Dumb – Blind – Worst of the Beasts!

The gang of Anti Ahmadiyya Movement being ignorant of the teachings of the Holy Quran (proven daily) have such twisted concepts about Islam and Holy Prophet (saw) that one is sometimes shocked to read their allegations. Devoid of any Taqwa and Fear of Allah, they keep on objecting to things which they have no knowledge about. And when you ask them to go read the Holy Quran, they will just turn their attention to another matter and keep on ridiculing the prophets of Allah. Indeed this is what Holy Quran says that no prophet was left without such ridicule.

These are the people who call themselves Muslims. One of the very old objection they raise is that Mirza sahib has used immoral language for people who did not accept him. The fact of the matter is that Mirza sahib has not used any such words that other prophets did not. Even cursory knowledge of Islam and Holy Quran would have dispelled such stupid allegations. The Holy Quran says:

إِنَّ شَرَّ الدَّوَابِّ عِندَ اللّهِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ فَهُمْ لاَ يُؤْمِنُونَ
(Holy Quran 8:55/56)
Translation: Surely, the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are the disbelievers, who will not believe.

This is just one example. Holy Quran is full of such words for those who do not believe. Alas! Who will give such eyes to these anti-Ahmadiyya to read Holy Quran? They have been declared deaf, dumb and blind. (Holy Quran 2:17/18)

And verse 68:13 has been translated by non-Ahmadis as

YUSUFALI: Violent (and cruel),- with all that, base-born,-
SHAKIR: Ignoble, besides all that, base-born;

What does base-born mean? Dictionaries say: born out of wedlock; illegitimate (Unabridged (v 1.1)). Born of unwed parents; illegitimate (American Heritage Dictionary). In Urdu what do you call an illegitimate child? Yes, you have guessed it right: “Haramzada“.

In another blog I will write why these words are used and their justification. This was just to expose these anti Ahmadiyya’s poisonous propaganda they do and to prove that they are blind and dumb mullahs about whom Holy Prophet (saw) warned us. Oh and yes he called them donkeys and swines (Kanzul Amal) and worst creatures under the sky (Mishkat).