Jalsa was presided by respected Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Sahib, Sadr Jama`at Ahmadiyya North Jersey.

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1 February 2017 zy Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, North Jersey USA Patron: Editor: Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Khawaja Nasir Ahmed JALSA MUSLEH MAU`OOD: On February 19, 2017; North Jersey Jama`at organized Jalsa Musleh Mau`ood Day. The Brief details are as follows: Jalsa started after Salat ul Zuhr & Asr. Jalsa was presided by respected Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Sahib, Sadr Jama`at Ahmadiyya North Jersey. Muhammad Amish Dar recited the Holy Quran with English translation. Nasir Vance recited Urdu poem which was followed by impromptu English translation by Sadr Sahib. Khawaja Nasir Ahmed recited the prophecy Musleh Mau`ood ra English translation of Prophecy Musleh Mau`ood ra was readout by Munasir Alam. Saifullah Khaled Chaudhary delivered speech on the Seerat of Hadhrat Musleh Mau`ood ra Also there were following presentations of Nasirat on ladies side: The achievements of Hadhrat Musleh Mau`ood ra The Great Prophecy and Musleh Mau`ood s love for Holy Quran Urdu poem Abeer Alam (Tifl) did speech on the topic Childhood of Musleh Mau`ood ra Omer Ahmad did speech on Musleh Mau`ood ra in the eyes of Non Ahmadis. Muhammad Anwarul Ahad, Qaid NOJ presented Jeopardy. At the conclusion of program dinner was served followed by Salat ul Maghrib & Isha. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Follow us: ; Facebook: AMCNorthJersey

2 WHY DO WE CELEBRATE MUSLIH MAU`OOD DAY: Musleh Mau`ood Day (The Promised Reformer Day) is celebrated in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community every year so that members become familiar with the details of the fulfillment of this great prophecy. It is not a birthday celebration as it is celebrated on the day of the prophecy (February 20, 1886) and not the day of the birth of the blessed son which was January 12, This prophecy was for the second revival of Islam and has the status of a milestone in this respect. (Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V aba, Friday Sermon February 17, 2012) You have someone who has true sympathy for you; who truly loves you; who considers your pain and sufferings to be his own; and who is always praying to Allah for you. (Blessings of Khilafat by Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II ra ; Page 6) COFFEE CAKE & TRUE ISLAM: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at North Jersey organizes Coffee Cake & True Islam events on every Friday from 7 to 8 pm at Baitul Wahid Mosque. North Jersey Tabligh department has written 28 invitation letters to Churches, Temples and Gurudwara within the Clifton town and invited their congregations to attend Coffee Cake & True Islam program. Our twitter and Facebook handlers are also inviting local community members at this program. We have recently launched a sponsored campaign on Facebook to increase the invitations of Coffee Cake and True Islam. Currently our message has reached to 6,000 people. Distinguished Guests in CCTI events at Baitul Wahid Mosque 2

3 FROM THE ARCHIVES OF NORTH JERSEY: Jalsa Musle Mau`ood Day; February 2010 Salat is a fundamental aspect; its performance is necessary in all circumstances, even in war, difficulty and sickness. Whether a person offers Salat sitting, lying down, or in the case of war or travel, offer it in reduced form, but it has to be offered. (Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V aba, Friday Sermon May 20, 2016) FEBRUARY JAMA`AT GENERAL MEETING: The General monthly meeting was held on February 5, 2017 at Baitul Wahid Mosque, Clifton. The meeting was started after Salat ul Zuhr & Asr. National Secretary Tabligh, Respected Waseem A. Syed Sahib presided the meeting. He talked over and shared the details about the essence of Tabligh and responsibilities of an Ahmadi. He also requested members of Jama`at to must show their support to local Secretary Tabligh for completion of the Tabligh tasks as per beloved Hazur aba and national headquarter guidance. He also shared different faith inspiring incidents during his Tabligh activities. Respected Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Sahib, Sadr Jama`at gave his concluding remarks. He also thanked National Secretary Tabligh on his visit to our Jama`at. Refreshments were served to the members of Jama`at. 3

4 TRUE ISLAM FLYERS DIS- TRIBUTION UNDER MEET A MUSLIM COMPAIGN: MKA North Jersey organized flyer distribution activity under Meet A Muslim complain on S und ay, February 5, 2017 at Passaic downtown. FAITH-INSPIRING INCIDENTS FROM THE LIVES OF THE COMPANIONS OF THE PROMISED MESSIAH (ON WHOM BE PEACE ) H adhrat Sufi Nabi Baksh sahib rz, son of Abdul Samad sahib: He took his bai`at in 1891 and he probably saw the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) for the first time in He writes that he first visited Qadian in 1886 to investigate about a poster that the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) had published announcing that he would be granted a son who would be a source of blessing for many nations. Later, the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) published three booklets, Fateh Islam, Tauzeeh Maram and Izalah Auham and therein proved that Hadhrat Isa (on whom be peace) had passed away and that he himself was the manifestation of the coming of the Promised Messiah. This was followed by an uproar of unbelief from the mullah. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote another booklet Aasmani Faisla. Later, this booklet was read out at the first ever Jalsa held at Qadian which the narrator had the privilege to be invited to. He says when the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) arrived at the Jalsa and he took one look at his face, he immediately recognized him as his heart felt electrified when he recalled that this was the blessed face he had seen in a dream in his student days and was attired in the very same clothes that he had seen in his dream. At the end of the Jalsa the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) shook hand with everyone and the narrator was the last to shake his hand for he had something special to say. He submitted that he had already taken bai`at on someone s hand, what was the instruction for him. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) told him that if the person he had taken bai`at of was pious then his [second] bai`at would be light upon light and if the person was not pious then his bai`at would be annulled and the Promised Messiah s bai`at would remain. Later, he took his bai`at on the blessed hand of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V aba, Friday Sermon; July 16, 2010 GENERAL MEETING FOR SHURA ELECTIONS: A general meeting was held on Sunday February 5, 2017 around 4:30 pm at Baitul Wahid Mosque for Shura elections, which was presided over by respected Sadr Jama`at North Jersey. Following are the brief details: Program started with silent prayer led by respected Sadr Jama`at. Elections were conducted for National Majlis Shura USA Jama`at members presented different suggestions for Shura. After discussion, the proposals were voted for onward submission to National Headquarters. 4

5 God Almighty desires to draw all those who live in various habitations of the world, be it Europe or Asia, and who have virtuous nature, to the Unity of God and unite His servants under one Faith. This indeed is the purpose of God for which I have been sent to the world. You, too, therefore should pursue this end, but with kindness, moral probity and fervent prayers.` (Promised Messiah (on whom be peace); The Will, Page 8-9) Ansarullah North Jersey group photo that was taken after Ansarullah Monthly Meeting held on February 5, 2017 MKA North Jersey arranged big screen to watch live super bowl event at Mosque on February 5,

6 NATIONAL PRAYER WEEK: National Prayer Week was observed in North Jersey following the guidelines given by our respected Ameer Sahib USA from Monday February 20th to February 26th. National Prayer Week program was shared with the Jama`at through various channels like s, WhatsApp, verbally on Friday after Sermon by President Sahib. Following poster was also prepared and distributed to all members of the Jama`at. Our Jama`at started National Prayer Week with observing Fast on Monday 20th and congregational Salatul Fajr at Baitul Wahid Mosque. Two Salat Centers were fully operative during this week i.e. Baitul Wahid Mosque and Parsippany Salat Center. Alhumdulillah, all five prayers in congregation have been offered at Parsippany Salat Center. Whereas, at Baitul Wahid Mosque Fajr, Maghrib & Esha prayers were offered in congregation during the entire week. Congregational Tahajud and Fajr prayers were offered at Baitul Wahid Mosque on Sunday February 26, Darsul Qur'an after Fajr Prayer on the subject of Importance of Salat was delivered by respected Sadr Jama`at on Sunday February 26,

7 Respected Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Sahib, President North Jersey Jama`at giving invocation at the Mayor and Council Meeting of City of Clifton on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 There is no country in the world that I do not go to in my imagination before falling asleep and for whom I do not pray while sleeping and while waking. I am not saying this to count favours, no, this is my duty and may Allah the Exalted make me perform my duty more than ever. (Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V aba ; Friday Sermon June 6, 2014) SHARPENING OF THE MINDS : Questions for Atfal & Nasirat; submit your answers via our Jama`at address; first three winners will get the prize and their names will be published in next month s newsletter. State the full name of Hadhrat Musleh Mau`ood ra? What was the Arabic title (Laqab) given to the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) for his truthfulness and honesty? When did Hadhrat Masih Mau`ood (on whom be peace) take the first Bai`at? What is the capital of New Jersey state? What occurs twice in a week, once in a year and never in a day? (Write your answers with your full name and your father s name) 7

8 Upcoming Events: Jama`at meeting will be held on Sunday, March 5, 1:30 pm at Baitul Wahid Mosque, Clifton. Jalsa Youm`e Masih`e Mau`ood will be held on Saturday, March 25, 5:30 pm at Baitul Wahid Mosque, Clifton. Coffee, Cake & True Islam events are being held every Friday from 7 to 8 pm. Regional Waqfe Nau Ijtema will be held on Saturday April 8, 2017 at Hadee Mosque, PA. Annual boys trip to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada will be held April 14th to April 16th Ahmadiyya Muslim Community North Jersey 291 Crooks Ave, Clifton, NJ Wagaraw Road Hawthorne, NJ Website: chapters/northjersey AMCNorthJersey@gmail.com Facebook: AMCNorthJersey ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sad News: Respected Maimuna Sultana Sahiba wife of Chaudhary Nabi Ahmad Sahib former President of Chak 9 Panyaar - Bhalwal Jama`at was passed away on January 06, 2017 in Bhalwal at the age of 75 because of the cardio-pulmonary complications after her elective bilateral knee replacement surgery. She was a great shadow, affectionate and loving mother for all family members. She was a shelter for local members of the community and the poor residents of the area where she lived all her life. She has left behind her husband Respected Chaudhary Nabi Ahmad Sahib and three daughters; Shireen Shehryar Sahiba wife of Brigadier (R) Shehryar Ashraf of Islamabad Pakistan, Nabeela Sami Chaudhary of North Jersey Jama`at, and Shazia Ahmad Sahiba wife of Police Officer Fahim Ahmed of Philadelphia Jama`at. She is also survived by two sons; Chaudhary Shahid Sultan Sahib (father of Zainab Shahid W/o Saifulla Chaudhary of North Jersey Jama`at) and Chaudhary Zahid Sultan Sahib current President of Chak 9 Panyaar - Bhalwal Jama`at. Respected Muhammad Hanif Sahib of Gulberg Lahore Jama`at was passed away on February 22, 2017 in Lahore at the age of 73 because of sudden cardiac arrest. He has left behind his wife Mohtarma Amatul Aziz Mubarka Sahiba and three children; Mujahid Alam Sahib of Long Island Jama`at, Sameena Mansoor Sahiba wife of Naeem Ahmad Mansoor Sahib of Queens NY Jama`at and Shafi Waseem Sahiba wife of Respected Waseem Mahmood Sahib, Secretary Waqfe Nau - North Jersey Jama`at and 11 grandchildren. May Allah Ta`ala grant patience, solace and comfort to the members of the both families and ALL those who are affected. May Allah Ta`ala have mercy on the departed souls and grant them Maghfirat and give them a high station in Jannatul Firdous (Ameen). Love for All Hatred for None Important Request: A section will be dedicated for auxiliaries in our newsletter. It is requested to auxiliary office holders to submit their reports of activities through their respective auxiliary heads for publication. 8