Khilafat
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Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn A significant part of my childhood was spent in Pakistan, and it was during those years that the national and regional events of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the country were restricted due to the increased persecution and safety concerns. So, witnessing the International Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in…
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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes The presence of Khilafat at Jalsa entirely transforms the experience of Jalsa Salana, and indeed, if we try, life thereafter. Whether it be from the magnificent addresses of His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, our Caliph or Khalifa, personal meetings with His Holiness, the opportunity to received academic achievement awards, or indeed, the…
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Bareera Ghaffar, Birmingham As the white tents and marquees are erected and the Ahmadiyya flag is raised high, many Ahmadis eagerly anticipate the three days of the blessed Jalsa Salana or the annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community here in the UK. For these three days the whole world comes to a pause, and…
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In our Jalsa special podcast, Iffat Mirza and Nooresahar Ahmad reflect on the origins of Jalsa Salana, its purpose, the value of the Pledge of Allegiance, and their fond memories of the blessed three days.
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*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Yusra Dahri, Tilford Last year, I wrote an article entitled ‘Our Khalifa in the Quiet: the Greatness of Humility’ about His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad – my grandfather. It was my first time writing an…
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Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn Humans are curious beings. We are always looking for things to do, issues to talk about, and whether we openly ask them or we don’t, we also always question. Searching, questioning, and having the desire for learning is an ability given to us by Allah the Almighty. And among everything He has…
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*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* Arfa Yassir, Swindon Human migration across the continents has been ever increasing owing to industrialisation, persecution, wars; further augmented by improved modern transportation [1] with obvious cultural and social implications for migrating families. Generations of…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park Each individual has a handful of experiences which turn out to be imperative towards their understanding of the world. One such moment, for me, was at the age of 16 or 17 when I attended an event organised at the mosque by the Ahmadiyya Women’s Student’s Association where women of various…
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*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* A Lajna Member, London “Hold fast, all together, by the rope of Allah and be not divided…” (3:104) A few months ago, my husband was diagnosed with cancer. It’s a word we hear often and…
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*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* Rabia Salim, Surrey I would like to give a small glimpse into my experience of being a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and how the worldwide head of the community, the Khalifa, has shaped…
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