Jalsa Salana
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As we prepare for Jalsa Salana, Ayesha Naseem and Zona Tariq delve into Islamic history to talk about inspirational accounts of some admirable women from the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). From his blessed wives to other female companions, they discuss how their exemplary obedience to Allah,…
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Iffat Mirza Rashid, Alton Even someone who is as apathetic towards football as I am cannot ignore the hype and excitement of the football World Cup that comes around every few years. It infiltrates every aspect of English life, from shop window décor, to the adverts we see, to the family and friend meetups which…
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Fatiha Nadeem, Bradford This year, Jalsa was bound to be different as it was my first Jalsa unaccompanied by my mother or grandmother. In fact, for many, an experience is not the same if the people around are different – as was the case for me. However, I knew it would be different and there…
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Bareera Ghaffar, Nottingham Jalsa Salana UK, is an eagerly anticipated three days for Ahmadis across the world. In Hadeeqatul Mahdi, The Garden of the Mahdi, men, women and children gather in their numbers across the country and across the world, to feel the spiritual brotherhood that envelopes all, and to hear, listen and reflect on…
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Rameen Masood, Leicester ‘It is He Who has made the earth for you a cradle, and has caused pathways for you to run through it; and Who sends down rain from the sky, and thereby We bring forth various kinds of vegetation.’ (20:54) [1] There is something profoundly humbling about the image of the earth…
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Nooresahar Ahmad, Hampshire I have a distinct memory of a particularly rainy Jalsa that I attended when I was about 14. That year, I was doing water duty, and one of my major tasks was delivering a red cart loaded with water bottles at different tents around the site. I wore tall pink wellington boots…
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Sixth Form students Fatiha Nadeem and Saba Anwar reflect on how our perception of Jalsa Salana evolves over time, they explore the spiritual atmosphere and global sisterhood at Jalsa and discuss how we can learn and improve spiritually. They share personal turning points, and finally, consider how we can prepare our hearts to truly benefit…
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Unaizah Ahmad, Chester Under the soft summer sun of the English countryside, the vibrant green fields of Hadeeqatul Mahdi, Alton, are transformed into a global village every year, where thousands of attendees from various cultures and ethnicities gather to increase religious knowledge, spirituality, and foster a sense of community. The purpose and history of this…
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza, Walsall As summer approaches, the countdown for Jalsa Salana [Annual Convention] of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK begins to surround everyone, from regular attendees, volunteers, to those watching from home, with the feeling of immense excitement and enthusiasm. It is one of the most important events in the Community calendar and with…
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Sarah Ward Sometimes, a single statement can resonate in your life. It sticks in your mind, and it echoes through the years. One such statement happened to me when my children were young, and a colleague asked if I decorated my home with a tree and gave my children presents at Christmas. When I replied…
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