28th July 2024

Hadeeqatul Mahdi, 28 August 2024: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V^aa arrived at the jalsa gah just after 4 pm. He then took a seat on the stage, accompanied by hearty slogans of takbir, and greeted everyone with assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullah.

Before the formal session, Rafiq Ahmad Hayat Sahib, Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK, read out a message of goodwill, sent by King Charles III for the Jalsa attendees.

The concluding session of Jalsa Salana UK 2024 then commenced with a recitation of the Holy Quran — Aal-e-‘Imran, Ch.3: V. 191-196 — followed by its Urdu translation, both presented by Mahmood Wardi Sahib. Next, an Arabic poem [qasidah] of the Promised Messiah^as, written in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa, was recited by Faraj Odeh Sahib, followed by its Urdu translation which was presented by Mansoor Zia Sahib. This was followed by an Urdu poem of the Promised Messiah^as, recited by Murtaza Mannan Sahib.

Then, Secretary Ta‘lim UK was called to read out the names of Ahmadi students who had achieved academic excellence over the year. Next, Rafiq Ahmad Hayat Sahib, Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya UK, announced the name of the awardee of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for Advancement of Peace for 2024. The 2024 prize is to be awarded to Nicolò Govoni, founder of Still I Rise, a charity serving refugees. 

Then, Hazrat Amirul Momineen^aa came to the podium and once again conveyed his salaam to everyone. He then recited, tashahhud, ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah and delivered a faith-inspiring address on the Promised Messiah’s^as love for his master the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa.

Introduction

Huzoor^aa initiated his address by acknowledging the depth and breadth of the topic concerning the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. He mentioned that despite the vastness of the subject, he would present key extracts illustrating the true status of the Holy Prophet^sa elucidated by the Promised Messiah^as.

Promised Messiah’s^as love for the Holy Prophet^sa

Huzoor^aa described the Promised Messiah’s^as profound love for the Holy Prophet^sa, stating it was characterised by complete self-effacement [fana] in the Holy Prophet’s^sa love. He highlighted how the Promised Messiah^as set a path for attaining true love and devotion to the Holy Prophet^sa, providing guidance that could enlighten even those who opposed his message.

Huzoor^aa expressed that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat has faced ongoing opposition based on misconceptions that the Promised Messiah^as — God-forbid — sought to diminish the status of the Holy Prophet^sa. He pointed out that these allegations stem from the self-serving motives of certain Muslim clerics.

Allegations and realities

Huzoor^aa discussed how opponents use historical accusations to justify persecution and deny Ahmadis their human rights, emphasising that these actions are driven by ignorance and a desire to exploit religious sentiments for personal gain.

Huzoor^aa highlighted the Promised Messiah’s^as assertions of his deep reverence for the Holy Prophet^sa. He noted that the Promised Messiah^as consistently proclaimed his achievements and spiritual status as blessings derived solely from his adherence and complete obedience to the Holy Prophet^sa.

Holy Prophet’s^sa unique status

Huzoor^aa reflected on the Promised Messiah’s^as teachings regarding the unparalleled status of the Holy Prophet^sa as the greatest of all Prophets, whose obedience could enrich one’s life both in this world and the hereafter.

Further elaboration was given on the unique spiritual beneficence of the Holy Prophet^sa, which the Promised Messiah^as frequently emphasised in his writings and speeches.

Promised Messiah’s^as teachings

Huzoor^aa reiterated the Promised Messiah’s^as view that the Holy Prophet^sa was the epitome of prophetic perfection, unmatched in his devotion to God and his ability to reflect divine qualities.

Insights were shared on the Promised Messiah’s portrayal of the Holy Prophet’s^sa perfect embodiment of prophethood and his role as the ultimate intercessor for humanity’s salvation [najat].

Intercession and salvation

Huzoor^aa conveyed the Promised Messiah’s^as assertions that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the sole intercessor whose advocacy is essential for salvation, emphasising that every spiritual blessing is contingent upon following the Holy Prophet^sa.

Promised Messiah’s^as expression of love

Huzoor^aa shared examples of the Promised Messiah’s^as poetic expressions of love and respect for the Holy Prophet^sa, which vividly illustrate his profound reverence and the deep impact of the Holy Prophet’s^sa teachings on his life.

Huzoor^aa recounted instances from the life of the Promised Messiah^as that demonstrated his immense love and respect for the Holy Prophet^sa, refuting any claims of disrespect or blasphemy from his opponents.

Huzoor^aa encapsulated the essence of the Promised Messiah’s^as teachings and his unwavering love for the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. He mentioned that the Promised Messiah’s^as writings and actions consistently affirmed the supreme status of the Holy Prophet^sa as the final law-bearing Prophet and the perfect exemplar for all mankind.

Next, Huzoor^aa shares several profound extracts from the writings of the Promised Messiah^as that illustrate the exalted status of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

Extracts of poetry and praises

Huzoor^aa shared how the Promised Messiah^as extensively praised the Holy Prophet^sa, elucidating that all miracles and divine communications acknowledged in other religions as past events are actively experienced in Islam through the blessings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad^sa. He emphatically refuted the misconceptions that the Promised Messiah^as diminished the Holy Prophet’s^sa status, instead asserting that his writings elevate it significantly.

Huzoor^aa recounted the Promised Messiah’s^as responses to accusations against his claims, clarifying that true love and following of the Holy Prophet^sa are the means to divine closeness, a point profoundly misunderstood by the opponents.

Philosophy of divine revelation

Huzoor^aa explained the Promised Messiah’s^as astonishment at how critics failed to grasp the elevated status of the Holy Prophet^sa, even towards the end of his life. He emphasised the Promised Messiah’s^as consistent reverence and declaration of the Holy Prophet’s^sa unique closeness to Allah.

Spiritual strength of the Holy Prophet^sa

Huzoor^aa described how the Promised Messiah^as defended the ongoing validity and superiority of the Holy Prophet’s^sa spiritual teachings, which continue to inspire true reformers like himself, refuting claims that he sought to begin a new religion or diminish the Holy Prophet’s^sa role as the Seal of the Prophets [Khatam an-Nabiyyin].

Status of the Holy Prophet^sa

The Promised Messiah’s writings, as shared by Huzoor^aa, portrayed the Holy Prophet^sa as the epitome of divine light and spiritual perfection, unmatched in human history.

Huzoor^aa conveyed the Promised Messiah’s^as profound distress over insults directed at the Holy Prophet^sa by non-Muslims, emphasising his intense emotional pain and staunch defence of the Holy Prophet’s^sa honour.

Devotion and expression of love

Huzoor^aa recounted the Promised Messiah’s^sa profound expressions of love and veneration for the Holy Prophet^sa, presented during a gathering with the Arya community. He highlighted the unparalleled excellence of the Holy Prophet^sa as confirmed by the Promised Messiah’s^as personal spiritual experiences.

In his concluding remarks, Huzoor^aa reiterated the Promised Messiah’s^as ultimate respect and love for the Holy Prophet^sa, encapsulated in powerful prayers and salutations that call upon the highest divine blessings for the Holy Prophet^sa.

Conclusion

Huzoor^aa concluded his address by urging the Jamaat to intensify their expressions of love for the Holy Prophet^sa through heartfelt recitations of Durood Sharif. He stressed the transformational impact of truly heartfelt prayers, encouraging all to imbibe a deep, passionate connection with the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

(Report prepared by Al Hakam)

source https://www.alhakam.org/concluding-address-jalsa-uk-2024/