Al-Masjid al-nabawi The Prophet s Mosque

Transcription

1 Volume 3 Issue 2 April-June Al-Masjid al-nabawi The Prophet s Mosque

2

3 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Nawa`e Waqfe Nau A Quarterly Publication of National Waqfe Nau Department - USA Ameer Jama`at USA Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar Na ib Ameer & Missionary In- Charge Maulan Naseem Mahdi National Secretary Waqfe Nau Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Chief Editor Imran Jattala Editors Mansoor Ahmad Madiha Akbar Hammad Malik In This Issue Al-Quran 4 Hadith 5 Writings of the Promised Messiah (as) 6 Friday Sermon 7-13 Khilafat Day May 27th Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada Trip Report~Daanyal Qureshi Evaluation Day Report ~ York/Harrisburg 22 Parents Day Report ~ Queens 23 PA/NJ Waqfe Nau Regional Ijtema Report Chicago Waqfe Nau Regional Ijtema Report Annual Boys Jamia Orientation Course Waqfe Nau Syllabus...Things to know 29 Qaseedah 30 Nazam From Durr-e-Samin 31 Upcoming Events 32 Please send any information, comments, suggestions or articles regarding Waqfe Nau To: wnnewsletter@waqfenau.us Online Waqfe Nau Classes

4 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 4 Al-Quran

5 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 5 Al-Hadith Five Pillars of Islam Narrated by Ḥaḍrat Abdullah bin Umar (Allāh be pleased with him): said the Prophet of Allah (peace of Allāh be on him and His blessings), Islam is based on five (pillars): (1) Testimony, by heart and tongue, that there is none worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger; (2) Observe Prayer; (3)Paying the Zakat; (4) Performing the pilgrimage to the House of Allah and (5) Fasting in the month of Ramadan. (Bukhari)

6 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 6 Writings of the Promised Messiah (as) The one who is not rid of doubt is not secure from punishment either. The one who is ill-fated to be deprived of seeing God in this world will also have the pit of darkness as his fate in the Hereafter. God says: But he who is blind in this world will be blind in the Hereafter. (17:73) (Kitabul Bariyya: Roohani Khazain, Vol. 13, p. 65) I speak the truth and nothing but the truth. If souls are endowed with a sincere desire to search, and hearts become thirsty after knowledge, then mankind will yearn to discover that it is Islam alone which gives the glad tidings of the Way. The other faiths have long since put an end to the institution of revelation from God. So rest assured that it is not God Who has brought revelation to a close. But it is man, who to justify his deprivation, seeks shelter in this false excuse. Fully realize that as it is not possible to see without eyes or to hear without ears or to speak without tongues, so also it is not possible to set eyes on our Beloved God without the aid of the Holy Quran. I was young once. Now I am old. But I found none who, without having access to this pure fountainhead, the Quran, drank out of the cup of such manifest and clear guidance. (Braheen-e-Ahmadiyya: Roohani Khaza in Vol. 1, pp ) The Unity of God is a light which illumines the heart only after the negation of all deities, whether they belong to the inner world or the outer world. It permeates every particle of man s being. How can this be acquired without the aid of God and His Messenger? The duty of man is only to bring death upon his ego and turn his back to devilish pride. He should not boast of his having been reared in the cradle of knowledge but should consider himself as if he were merely an ignorant person, and occupy himself in supplications. Then the light of Unity will descend upon him from God and will bestow new life upon him. (Haqiqatul Wahi: Roohani Khaza in, Vol. 22, p.148) That God (presented by the Quran) is an extremely faithful God, Who works wonders for those who remain faithful to Him. The world is intent on destroying them (those faithful to Him), but He Who befriends them delivers them from every danger and bestows victory upon them in every field. How singularly fortunate is he who never breaks ties with Him. (Kashti Nuh: Roohani Khaza in, Vol. 19, p.20)

7 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Friday Sermon: Khilafat, Prayers and Martyrdom of Mehdi Ali Qamar Delivered by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad ABA, the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on May 30, 2014 A great favour of God which has united Ahmadiyya community as one and which has been prevalent since the passing of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) is the institution of Khilafat. The last 106 years of the history of the community bear witness to the fact that after the Promised Messiah s (on whom be peace) passing, just as he stated in his booklet Al Wasiyyat (The Will) members of the community have accepted Khilafat with perfect obedience. Every Ahmadi across the world no matter what his ethnic background or nationality understands very well that adherence to Khilafat on the precepts of Prophethood which was to start after the advent of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) is his biggest duty. Huzoor said here he did not refer to those who separated in the early years and now do not have any standing, rather the large majority of Ahmadiyya community which understands the status of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and has the insight that in adherence to Khilafat lies its unity, its progress and from it comes the strength to respond to the attacks of enemies of Ahmadiyyat, Islam. This is because Divine help and succour is now associated with the Khilafat of the second phase of Islam. However, it needs to be understood that mere verbally professing one s faith does not garner God s grace. Ayat e Istakhlaf (verse 56 of Surah Al Nur) promises Khilafat to the true believers and gives the glad-tiding of changing their fear in peace and promises to establish them. This is indeed promised to those who pray, worship God and make sacrifices to uphold ال الہ اال ہللا Unity of God. There are many who say (there is none worthy of worship save Allah) but in reality only those appreciate الہ اال ہللا whoال only turn to God in every situation and who do not turn to anyone except God. Each Khilafat Day that we commemorate should draw us towards worship of God, prayer, staying firm on Unity of God as well as gauging our standard of disseminating Unity of God. If our Page 7 standards in this regard are not rising, then holding conventions, giving speeches, academic discourses and other celebrations mean nothing. What is needed is to understand the spirit of it all. We will understand the reality of Unity of God if we are drawn to prayers and will be made recipients of God s grace which was promised to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). God has drawn our attention to prayer and His worship to stay connected to Khilafat, to absorb Divine blessings, to get rid of our difficulties and to have inner peace and prayer and worship indeed are our real weapons on which we can rely constantly. Temporary ways and means do not bring success. We note that in the historical accounts of Prophets of God success only came through prayer, in particular in history of Islam and uniquely in the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and Khulafa e Rashideen (the Rightly Guided Caliphs) triumphs came through prayer and not through worldly strength. It should be remembered however, that in spite of all the Divine promises, sacrifice of life was given and standards of worship were always raised. Huzoor mentioned by the by that last Friday he had spoken with reference to an Ahmadi whose Shia friend had told him that Ahmadis do not respond to matters appropriately and Huzoor had said that it appeared the Ahmadi friend was also of the same view. Although Huzoor had not mentioned any name, it appears the person understood and wrote to Huzoor to say that it was only his Shia friend s view and he was not of the same opinion. Huzoor said he does get informed from various sources that people do hold such views. We should remember that all blessings are in prayers, as God has stated: So pray to thy Lord, and offer sacrifice. (108:3). It is worship of God and sacrifices that make us recipients of God s grace. There is no doubt that it is in human nature to be perturbed when trials and tribulations get lengthy. As mentioned in last Friday sermon, in such situations true believers raise the anxious voice of When will come the help of Allah?... (2:215). They say so not out of despair but to draw God s mercy. They do so by completely submitting and surrendering themselves to God, taking their prayers to their highest point and abiding by high levels

8 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... of sacrifice. And then, in response, comes the sound: Yea, surely the help of Allah is nigh. (2:215). God revealed this to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) on different occasions and also manifested this in practice and we too are witness to it and InshaAllah will continue to be witness to it. God s help comes in specific spheres and of course there is the ultimate magnificent triumph of Divine help and succour which we will witness! The enemy is scheming dangerous schemes. In worldly perspective the situation in Muslim countries, especially in Pakistan is extremely perilous. However, God has power over everything and He is the Best of Planners and He will reduce the enemy s plans to dust! We need to turn to prayer and to Istighfar (seeking forgiveness of Allah) to remove our anxieties and also to be able to take care of our triumph. God states: Glorify thy Lord, with His praise, and seek forgiveness of Him (110:4) We all need to understand this subject and we need to take our prayers to their highest point. Huzoor said that he has mentioned it before that we have a very good appreciation of the spirit of sacrifice but we need to understand the reality of prayers. In order to enjoy the fruits of our sacrifices, we greatly need to elevate the level of our prayers and need to generate that condition in ourselves which God wants. God states: Or, Who answers the distressed person when he calls upon Him, and removes the evil, and makes you successors in the earth? Is there a God besides Allah? Little is it that you reflect. (27:63) The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote: Remember, God Almighty is without any care and unless prayer is made abundantly and with pathos, He does not care. A person whose wife or child is unwell or when someone faces intense grief, he becomes very distressed. Unless prayer is sincere and heart-felt and is made in a state of distress it remains ineffective and pointless. It is essential that prayer is made with an anguished heart for it to be accepted, as it is stated: Or, Who answers the distressed person when he calls upon Him (27:63). (Tafseer: The Promised Messiah, vol. III, p. 574) We need to focus on prayer and worship of God more than ever and we need to make them with heart Page 8 -felt pathos and we need to draw God s mercy. Next Huzoor drew attention to some prayers which were first exhorted by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (may Allah have mercy on him) at the time of the Jama at s centenary and Huzoor also reminded them later at the time of Khilafat centenary. These prayers should neither be forgotten nor decreased; rather they should be made part of our daily lives. In addition we need to adorn our Salat. These prayers are often cited on MTA but Huzoor also mentioned them by way of reminding. Foremost is Surah Al Fatehah; it should be recited abundantly. Durud (sending blessings and salutations on the Holy Prophet) should also be recited copiously. Then there is the prayer which was revealed to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and should be recited a lot: Holy is Allah and worthy of all praise, Holy is Allah, the Great. O Allah bestow Your blessings on Muhammad and on the people of Muhammad. Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said: There are two expressions which are very light on the tongue to utter but are very weighty in the balance and are very dear to the Gracious God. And they are: Holy is Allah and worthy of all praise, Holy is Allah, the Great. Huzoor said since these phrases are dear to the Gracious God, we need to recite them to attract His mercy. Then there is the prayer: Our Lord, let not our hearts get perverse after Thou hast guided us; and bestow on us mercy from Thyself; surely, Thou alone art the Bestower. (3:9) Hazrat Nawab Begum Sahiba (may Allah be pleased with her) had a dream after the passing away of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) in which he advised her to say this prayer abundantly. When she related her dream to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (may Allah be pleased with him) he said he would never stop reciting this prayer and will recite it abundantly. He said that while the prayer beseeches for strength of faith, it was also a great prayer to stay connected to Khilafat. Another prayer that needs to be focussed on is: O our Lord, pour forth steadfastness upon us, and make our steps firm, and help us against the disbelieving people. (2:251) And the prayer: O Allah, we make You a shield against

9 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... enemies and we take refuge in You from their evils. A Tradition relates that when the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) used to sense danger from a body of people, he used to say this prayer. We should also engage in Istighfar a lot: I beg pardon of Allah, my Lord from all my sins and turn to Him. A while ago Huzoor had exhorted to say this prayer in light of a dream: O Lord everything is subservient to You. O Lord, protect us, help us and have mercy on us. The prayer cited in last Friday sermon should also be included in regular prayers: Our Lord, forgive us our errors and our excesses in our conduct, and make firm our steps and help us against the disbelieving people. (3:148) The Promised Messiah[as] said: I was praying for the members of my Jama at and then for Qadian when the revelation came to me: They have drawn away from the fashion of life And Then grind them down a fine grinding. The Promised Messiah [as] said: I wondered why the act of grinding has been attributed to me. Then I looked at the prayer which is written on the wall of the Chamber of Prayer which is as follows: Lord, hear my prayer and crush Your enemies and my enemies and fulfil Your promise and help Your servant and show us Your days and sharpen for us Your sword and spare not a single mischief maker out of the disbelievers. (Tadhkirah, p. 664, 2009 edition) Next Huzoor said he would pay tribute to a very dear, sincere, loyal, most useful individual who also had many other great qualities. He was Dr Mehdi Ali Qamar, son of Chaudhry Farzand Ali Sahib. He was martyred in Rabwah on 26 May He was going to visit the Bahishti cemetery in Rabwah with his wife, one son and a relative at 5 a.m. when two unknown assailants came on a motorbike and shot him. Dr Mehdi Ali was a cardiologist from USA who was visiting Rabwah with his wife and two children for Waqfe Arzi (short-term voluntary service) at Tahir Heart Institute. He was staying at the institute and on the day was about to visit the cemetery after Fajr Salat. As he approached the gate of the cemetery two men appeared on a motor bike and fired at him and fled on the main road. Dr Mehdi was fired eleven times and was martyred on the spot. Inna lillahe wa inna illahi raji oon. Dr Shaheed s family is from district Faisalabad. His Page 9 father Chaudhry Farzand Ali Sahib took Bai at in his youth at the hand of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him). Following this, his older brother also took Bai at and the family moved to Rabwah. Dr Shaheed s maternal grandfather Master Zia ud Din Sahib Shaheed was the first martyr among the martyrs of Rabwah in 1974 during the firing at Sargodha station. Dr Mehdi Ali was born on 23 December The day Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib, known as Qamarul Anbiya (moon of Prophets) passed away. In light of this his father added the name Qamar to Dr Medhi s name and his maternal grandfather also added the name of Hazrat Musleh Maud (may Allah be pleased with him) to Dr Mehdi s name. His full name was Mehdi Ali Bashir ud Din Qamar. He received his early education in Rabwah. He was a very intelligent and promising student. When he joined medical school in Faisalabad he faced a lot of antagonism and had to leave. However, he went back to finish his studies. He served at Fazl e Umer hospital, Rabwah from 1989 to He immigrated to Canada with his mother where he passed the medical exams and started his internship. He went to Brooklyn University in New York to specialise in cardiology and started working in Columbus, Ohio and settled there. When Huzoor urged doctors to serve at Tahir Heart Institute Dr Mehdi was one of the doctors who devoted voluntary service at the institute. This was his third such visit there. He had also served Jama at on various other levels. He was an extremely gentle, compassionate person who never had any disagreements with anyone. His wife says he was extremely gentle and loving with her and always overlooked any errors and took great care of his family. He was extremely affectionate to his children, and gave time to their education and training and had a most obliging temperament. His wife says if she got annoyed at something he would always say to her not to be angry. He was extremely humble. His deportment with his in-laws was very kind. His mother-in-law says that she once stayed with them for five years and she never heard him raise him voice and he always treated her like his mother. He was very hospitable and guests would stay at their place during Jama at events. He would also fetch guests from the airport. He helped the disadvantaged a great deal. Dr Mehdi also had artistic flair and was a very good

10 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... poet. His poetry collection entitled Barg e Khayal is in the stages of publication. He was also a skilled calligraphist. He had great love and devotion for Khilafat and always keenly complied when exhorted towards good causes. He gave most generously to donations and financial schemes and donated a large sum towards the mosque in Columbus. Likewise, he donated generously towards the mosque in his ancestral neighbourhood in Rabwah. He was also at the forefront of donating to Tahir Heart Institute. He was intensely keen on calling people to God and was very well read in terms of religious material. Dr Mehdi used to give most effective responses to allegations and objections on YouTube. Dr Mehdi Ali leaves behind his widow, Wajeeha Mehdi Sahiba and three sons. Abdullah Ali, 15, Hashim Ali, 7 and Asher Ali, 3, who was with him at the time of shooting. Huzoor quoted some verses from Dr Mehdi Shaheed s poetry. He said in his last poem, written on 28 March 2014: We shall exchange face to face with death, words on how life is attained No Yazid will be able to erase, for truthful are the words of son of Batool Everything will perish and only will remain the words of God and His Messenger In an earlier poem, he wrote: This alone is my wish Allah in Your way If only my blood would avail! He also wrote: The grace of Truth has thus given me the drink of life That it has bonded my way of life with Khilafat While the sun and the moon admire the light of Istakhlaf Dismal gloom has fallen over disciples of Iblis (Satan) Page 10 Hadi Ali Sahib, who is our missionary and lived here (in the UK) for a long time is the older brother of Dr Mehdi Ali Shaheed. He says his brother also loved calligraphy like himself. He writes our brother was an extraordinary human being and although his loss is great for our entire family, with the grace of God alone, the family submits to the will of God and remains steadfast. Dr Mehdi Ali s signature was in Arabic meaning: Say to people what is good His sister writes that Dr Mehdi Ali had a wise and solemn personality from childhood and was not interested in idle things. From childhood he observed Salat keenly and was an active member of the auxiliary organisation. As a child he used to be part of the group of children who waken people for Fajr Salat in Rabwah by reciting out aloud. He loved reading from an early age and was very well read in religious works. He used to seek advantage of keeping company of the elders in Rabwah. He had a very special love for Rabwah and ultimately gave his life on its soil. He became a doctor following his parents wishes and indeed became a very accomplished doctor. He received many awards for his profession. He never wasted time and was ever seeking knowledge. In spite of his busy schedule he took time to spend with his wife and children and taught his children to read the Holy Qur an. He had a very forgiving nature and would rather put himself in trouble than let others suffer. His college room-mate Dr Mahmood writes that Dr Mehdi Ali was regular in Salat and fasting from college days. He was a little senior to Dr Mahmood, so he would guide and help him most gently. He was part of the group of doctors who pioneered Rabwah Blood Bank and his input was most significant in getting the Blood Bank started. Dr Nasim Rehmatullah Sahib writes that Dr Mehdi Ali Shaheed was a very humble person who always had a smile on his face Huzoor said Dr Mehdi Shaheed met Huzoor a short while ago and since learning about his martyrdom, Huzoor sees his cheerful smiling face before his eyes. He had a very peaceful face. Some, who have seen photographs, have written to Huzoor that Dr Mehdi Ali Shaheed looks as if peacefully asleep while his chest is drenched in blood. Sadr of Columbus Jama at, Abdul Salam Sahib writes

11 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... that Dr Mehdi Ali Shaheed arrived in Columbus ten years ago and had always been a very active member. He had great sense of obedience of the Jama at and always greeted others cheerfully. He never declined any task given to him and had a passionate love of Khilafat. Huzoor said when he visited Columbus in 2012 Dr Mehdi Ali Shaheed had stayed up all night to decorate the mosque and do calligraphy with Hadi Ali Sahib and then he went to work in the morning. He always paid for whatever decoration work of the mosque he did from his own pocket. When he worked around the mosque no one could image that he was such a senior doctor. He worked with great simplicity. A doctor friend writes that he had the opportunity to work with him. Sometimes people would get jealous of his professional success and created trouble for him. However, he always faced such situations cheerfully and was never seen to display anger and was always calm and smiling. He used to say why we should be perturbed, we have prayers of the Khalifa of the time with us. When he came here (UK) he met Huzoor and was very happy and on his return he told his friends that he had met Huzoor and talked about the meeting. His used to have a signature that one should bring those changes in oneself that one wishes to see in others and he was a living example of this. Our Dr Noori Sahib of Tahir Heart Institute writes that Dr Mehdi Ali was extremely popular among the patients. The underprivileged came to him for treatment most eagerly. He treated each patient with personal care and interest. He had an extremely simple nature and would be dressed so simply that it would be difficult to point him out when among the patients. He volunteered services for Tahir Heart Institute most freely. His regular visits to Tahir Heart Institute showed his sincere commitment to his profession. He had an extremely humble nature and an excellent memory. His interests included the Holy Qur an, books of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace), poetry and calligraphy. Page 11 Mubarak Siddiqui Sahib, who is here, was his class fellow. He writes that Mehdi Ali had the qualities of a true believer from an early age. He was very intelligent and a devoted servant of the Jama at who adored Khilafat. In spite of being way ahead of us in his academic and financial standing he had an extremely humble and forbearing nature. Sometimes during school days I did not have some course books. He would say to me, I have read this book half of the day, now you read it for the rest of the day. So much so, that at times he would even lend me his book day before the exam and yet most of the time he would attain first position in the class. When he recently came to London I said to him you are now a renowned surgeon in USA, let us go to a very good restaurant. But he replied I am the same humble person. We can go to eat in any humble restaurant. I never heard him say a single uncivilised word and he had a great sense of honour for the Jama at. No one could dare say anything negative in his presence about any small office-holder. He was an exemplary Ahmadi and would financially help his friends extremely discreetly. Another friend of his writes that Dr Mehdi Ali had a very melodious voice and participated in Tilawat and poem recitation competitions from an early age and achieved good position. He often recited poetic verses of Hazrat Musleh Maud (may Allah be pleased with him) which his friend says resonate since his martyrdom: Forever have they schemed to destroy the garden of Ahmad But the Lord s concealed design waits in their way Why would a true believer look for a killer! His eyes are lightening and his sighs are like swords! O oppressor! Your sins will be your downfall They shall ensnare your feet like fetters! Dr Sultan Mubasher Sahib writes that Dr Mehdi Ali was most compassionate about the poor. He opened a bank account on his last visit to Rabwah and asked Dr Mubasher to help the needy with the funds that he had deposited. Once he rang to say that an ex-worker of the Jama at was in need of funds as he was having a house built, and if he could be helped with Rupee 100,000. He also said that he would pay for any medical student s college expenses. Dr Mehdi s friend Hafiz Abdul Qudoos says that when Dr Mehdi was working in Fazl e Umer hospital he came

12 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... to see him and told him that a homeless patient in the hospital was in need of blood. He said he had given one bottle of blood and wanted his friend to give another bottle. Dr Mehdi Ali Shaheed used to send material for Tahir Heart Institute including stents and used to say that he was proud to serve the hospital. He wanted to build a house in Rabwah so that he was not a burden on Jama at accommodation. He was satisfied about the upbringing of his children in spite of living in USA. This was because he personally made time for his children. One of his friends says that they have a loving brotherly relationship. He says when he arrived in Rabwah this time on a Saturday he called me and asked to come over. It was 10 p.m. and I asked him to rest, but he insisted that I went to see him. We met. Most lovingly he gave an up-to-date stethoscope as a gift, asked me about the Qibla direction etc. He says we met at late evening and talked till quarter past eleven when I left. A few hours later, in the early morning he went to Bahishti graveyard and was martyred there. The website of the newspaper Dawn commented on the martyrdom of Dr Mehdi Ali by giving the background of the opposition against the Jama at followed by the words: Dr Qamar Ali Mehdi was no ordinary doctor. While he held the Young Investigator Award by the American College of Cardiology and was identified among America's Top Physicians for the year and America's Top Cardiologists for years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, and He also held the Physician Recognition Award by the American Medical Association. His bespectacled bright face smiled next to his profile that read: I believe in delivering the best possible patient care, maintaining the highest professional standards, contributing to the progress of the institutions I am affiliated with. My first priority is to deliver my professional responsibilities with competency, honesty and integrity. And with competence, honesty and integrity, he did. In conclusion, the writer observed: I am sorry, Dr Qamar Ali Mehdi, I failed to protect you but I raise my voice against this persecution. I forgo my safety just so that tomorrow I don t die unheard. Many newspapers of USA, Canada and the UK around Page 12 the world have condemned the barbaric and inhuman killing of Dr Mehdi Ali. More than thirty newspapers have carried the news. These include, National Post Canada, The Star Canada, CBC News Canada, Global News, CNN, USA Today, New York Times, Washington Post, Columbus Despatch, Wall Street Journal, The Express Tribune, Washington Times, The Strategic Intelligence, Daily Mail, BBC Urdu, Al Jezeera, Down etc. While all these newspapers have condemned the barbaric killing of Dr Mehdi Ali, they have also introduced the Jama at and given details of our persecution of the past few decades. By way of introduction these newspaper have mentioned the claim of Messiahship of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and given his name, they have also mentioned that Ahmadiyya Jama at is a peaceable community and condemns killing of innocent lives in the name of Jihad. Some papers have also praised the charitable work of the Jama at. Dr Mehdi Ali opened new avenues of Tabligh by giving his life and had the Jama at introduced. Wall Street Journal, which is a world famous newspaper published in USA has covered the news of the martyrdom by introducing the Jama at and citing its persecution and has then quoted the chairperson of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan: Every religious minority in Pakistan is persecuted, but the Ahmadiyya community faces the worst treatment. Several locallanguage newspapers publish anti-ahmadi material but there is no action against them. If the Christian community comes under attack, you'll see the prime minister issuing a statement of condemnation, officials visiting the victims. But that is not the case with the Ahmadi community. There is no one standing by them. Huzoor remarked God stands by the Ahmadis and will continue to stand by us in future. The newspaper also quoted a colleague of Dr Mehdi Ali, Shantani Sinha: He was one of the most honest, ethical and not-a-bad-bone-in-his-body kind of person said Dr. Sinha, adding that Dr. Qamar returned to Pakistan to provide free cardiac care. He was very giving. Dr Sinha also said: There [was] a possibility that this could have happened, and he knew it. I just hope that it will probably help raise awareness about a senseless killing of a very nice person who had gone to do a good thing. The newspaper also quotes a police official as saying:

13 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V ABA s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... We often see pamphlets and posters that say it is against Islam to be treated at this hospital because it is run by Ahmadis. Al Jazeera reported a researcher as saying that regular reports are received about people attacking the Ahmadiyya community safe in the knowledge that the state will do practically nothing to bring them to justice. Washington Post also reported that these crimes are taking place because everyone knows no action will be taken. Lancaster Gazette, a local newspaper of the area where Dr Mehdi lived has covered his martyrdom in detail and with comments of his colleagues. It s sad, cardiovascular business development manager Kelly Marion said. There s lots of tears, and Dr. Qamar is missed greatly. Qamar was a founding physician member of the Gordon B. Snider Cardiovascular Institute at FMC in 2011 and was honored as a Legendary Philanthropist by the medical center in The paper also said that Dr Mehdi s death has not only affected the Ahmadiyya community but has also been felt by the wider community. In its coverage of the news, The Columbus Dispatch interviewed Dr Mehdi Ali s son and reported: What is a son to feel when his father is slain for the offense of providing free medical care to the poor in his native land? Abdullah Ali considered the question. I am disappointed, the 16-yearold calmly said. Not anger or vengeance. Fox 28 Columbus also carried an interview of Dr Mehdi Ali s son Abdullah Ali in which he said that his father was a great person and he is sure that had the murderers stopped to have a word with him, he would have brought some positive change in their lives. He said the killers only did this to harm a community about which he was sure they did not know anything. Huzoor remarked that indeed, this is the fact. Maulawis have poisoned people against us, who are completely ignorant of things. BBC Urdu has also covered the martyrdom and mentioned the Ahmadiyya persecution and also published an image of the pamphlet telling people that getting treatment from Tahir Heart Institute was forbidden and a grievous sin. It also says that anyone who has a connection with Ahmadis becomes an infidel. Inna lillah! Page 13 This martyr had a successful life and spent it serving humanity and met death that gave him eternal life with God. May God give this dear brother of ours a high station in Paradise and may his station be ever elevated, may he be granted a place in the feet of God s beloveds. May God keep his wife and children in His protection and may all the wishes and prayers of Dr Mehdi Ali for his children be fulfilled. As I mentioned earlier, the greatest weapon to attain progress and vanquish the enemy is prayer. However, God also draws attention to certain apparent ways and means which should also be used in conjunction as much as possible. Therefore, in light of this incidence, the management in Rabwah needs to be vigilant more than ever. Utilise your sources and planning to the maximum and then leave the matter with God. Every citizen of Rabwah needs to be alert. This dear martyr has spilled his blood on the soil of Rabwah and drawn our attention towards prayer and planning. Thus, there is a great need to pay attention. Ahmadis around the world should pray for Pakistani Ahmadis because they are now living in extremely intolerable conditions and the situation is worsening! May God also enable us to do so! The entire country has become an account of cruelty and oppression. A few days ago a woman was stoned to death outside the High Court. Murder and mayhem takes place there every day and we cannot even say that it is because they have martyred an Ahmadi. When this martyrdom, this oppression took place, certainly police officials would have been present and it would have happened in front of them. This oppression in Pakistan is taking place in the name of God and His Messenger. In the name of that Messenger who was a benefactor of humanity, who was a mercy for all the worlds. Our hearts bleed at this. If they have to perpetrate oppression at least they should not do it in the name of God and His Messenger. They should not commit persecution in the name of that benefactor of humanity and mercy for all the worlds and bring Islam in disrepute! But they do not understand and they do not know where they are heading! When God s decree will come to pass and InshaAllah it will come to pass, these people will be eliminated. Neither the oppressors will remain nor the backers of oppression. Thus, we need to pray and pray a lot. May God take the public out of the ensnare of the religious clergy and may they understand the truth and accept the Imam of the age. Huzoor said he would lead funeral Prayer in absentia of Shaheed after Friday

14 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 14 Khilafat Day May 27th Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Delivers Special Message on Occasion of Khilafat Day Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad takes part in special live Arabic programme on MTA The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Fifth Khalifa delivered a special message to the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community during a live Arabic television programme broadcast onmta International on 27 May The programme, hosted by Muhammad Sharif Odeh, celebrated the 106 th anniversary of the Institution of Khilafat (Caliphate). As His Holiness arrived in the studio, tears flowed from the eyes of the host who was overcome by the blessed presence of the Khalifa. In his message, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said that history proved that the Khilafat leading the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was supported by God Almighty. He said the Ahmadiyya Khilafat was engaged in continuing the mission of

15 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 15 Khilafat Day Continued... the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, which was to spread the true and peaceful teachings of Islam to all parts of the world. During his discourse, His Holiness spoke... During his discourse, His Holiness spoke about the status of the Promised Messiah as a Prophet who came in subservience to the Founder of Islam, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was sent for the entire world, for every era and for every place to remove the ills and wrongdoings of the world and all types of disorder. And according to the great prophecy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), in this era, Allah the Almighty sent the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) in subservience to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Being the Holy Prophet s subordinate, his task was also to remove all wrongdoings and he was sent for all future eras, for the entire world, until the end of time. His Holiness said that since his demise in 1908 the objectives of the Promised Messiah were being taken forward by the Institution of Khilafat. His Holiness said the truth of the Khilafat of the Promised Messiah had been vouchsafed by the Holy Quran and by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Speaking of the progress and service of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said it had translated the Holy Quran into more than 70 languages and that each year hundreds of thousands of people were joining the community. Given its very limited resources, His Holiness said that it was only with the Help of Godthat the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community had been able to flourish and spread so successfully throughout the world. His Holiness said that wherever and whenever he had the opportunity to ad-

16 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 16 Khilafat Day Continued... dress world leaders or other non-ahmadis about the teachings of Islam he always counselled his audiences towards justice, equality and honesty at all levels. The Khalifa said that with the advent of MTA International, Ahmadi Muslims across the world were able to listen directly to the message of the Khalifa and through this the spiritual bond uniting Ahmadi Muslims had become ever more deeply entrenched. His Holiness concluded by praying that all Ahmadi Muslims understood their responsibilities of spreading the true and peaceful teachings of Islam. His Holiness also offered a message of congratulations to Ahmadi Muslim on the occasion of the anniversary of the Institution of Khilafat. Following his special message, Arab-speaking Ahmadi Muslims in different countries called into the programme and conveyed their greetings of peace to the Khalifa who in turn reciprocated. The callers were all overcome with emotion as they had the opportunity to converse with the Khalifa who Ahmadi Muslims believe to be divinely appointed. The special programme came just over 2 months after His Holiness delivered his first ever Arabic address which was televised on the occasion of the 125 th Anniversary of the establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

17 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 17 United States Waqf-e-Nau visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada report by Daanyal Qureshi Every year the Waqf-e-Nau/Non Waqf-e-Nau of the United States prepare for a visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya in Vaughan Canada where they spend three days filled with prayer, brotherhood, and fun. The purpose of this trip is to give the young Ahmadi boys the true taste of Jamia, and to show them what they can expect from the institution and the people there. This year, the trip was scheduled from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20, but for many of us the trip started on Thursday, as we filled our cars and for some, boarded our planes, to start this prayer filled journey. Over 100 Waqf-e-Nau/ non Waqf-e-Nau, and elders accompanying them attended this year s trip, the largest attendance yet. They came from an assortment of Jama ats across the country, including Brooklyn, North jersey, Central Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Milwaukee, San Jose, and more. Most had to travel over 10 hours but did it gladly with the hopes and prayers of meeting friends and family they haven t seen for a long time in Jamia. The first arrivals made it there late Thursday night, where they were graciously greeted by the host Jamaat and especially the Jamia Canada students. Friends conversed and shared stories as they ate dinner. Then, we offered Salaat at Baitul Islam Mosque and all the visitors who made it that night were assigned their sleeping quarters and they had a very much appreciated rest after a long and tiring day of traveling. The next morning the visitors woke early to make their way to Baitul Islam Mosque to observe Fajr prayer alongside the residents of Peace Village. After which, they returned to their sleeping quarters to gain a bit more rest before waking for breakfast and then preparing for Friday Prayers at Baitul Islam which was filled to the max because of the holiday vacations. So, the visitors washed up and donned their best clothing for Friday prayers and made their way back to Baitul Islam Mosque in prayer and conversing about the eventful three days ahead of them. After prayers, the opening session took place where a Waqf-e-Nau from Canada recited the Holy Quran and a Waqf-e-Nau from America recited a poem written by the Promised Messiah, the same poem recited in front of Hazoor in the Waqf-E-Nau classes of During this opening session we heard from many elders telling us about the importance of having Waqf-e-Nau and what our purpose is. Finally, Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Sahib, National Waqf-e-Nau secretary for the United States, gave us a few words about the importance of this trip we had embarked on, and the importance of the institution of Jamia, and then ended the session with a silent prayer. The next event for the day was a fun filled afternoon of bowling, where a few Jamia students from America also came and played a few games. It was a day filled with fun and even the older chaperones enjoyed themselves playing alongside their young students. After which, everyone returned to Peace Village for a few hours to relax or play some games in the Tahir Hall center. Then, everyone gathered in Baitul Islam for Mughrib prayers followed by dinner and then Isha prayers. After which, everyone dispersed to prepare for sleep, seeing that the next day was going to be an eventful one. The next day began again with everyone going to Baitul Islam for Fajr Prayers and recitation of the Holy Quran. After which, they returned to the sleeping quarters to prepare for breakfast and then the main program of the day which was going to start right after. An assembly was held in the main hall on the third level of Tahir hall where the Jamia is located. In this assembly the faculty gave a short introduction after which groups were created by age and were led by Jamia students on a tour of all the classes and facilities of Jamia Ahmadiyya. Once everyone returned to the main hall, classes were held with the young visitors. The first class was Holy Quran Translation taught by Hafiz Hibatur Rahman Sahib who was assisted by Sarmad Naveed Ahmad and Qasim Chaudhry. The next class was Urdu class held by Professor Hadi Ali Chaudhry Sahib who was assisted by Saghir Bajwah and Labeeb Shah. A break ensued where the young visitors were able to talk to Jamia students and staff about

18 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 18 visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada report Continued... everything they had seen so far and were able to ask any questions they might have had. The next class was Arabic class by Professor Ghulam Misbah Baloach Sahib and he was assisted by Waqas Khushid and Omar Farooq. Then, a very interesting and well presented lecture was given by Dr. Mehdi Ali Chaudhary Sahib on the Function of the Heart in light of the Holy Quran. Next, we heard an amazing story from Bilal Abdus Salam Sahib, one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Jamaat, about his life experiences and how he decided that one day he wanted to find the truth in this world and started his search and from Christianity he eventually found Ahmadiyyat and from that moment on he has never had a doubt about his belief. His words were inspiring and they gave all that were there a sense, a purpose and an inspiration for serving the Jama at. We then watched a documentary on Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada, its roots, the daily life of a Jamia student, and more. The final session for our Jamia tour was the interactive session with Principal Sahib Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada. After which, we finished with a silent prayer. We all then went to Baitul Islam for Zuhr prayer and then lunch. Following that we had a few hours of invigorating sports including basketball and volleyball. Multiple teams from the U.S. played multiple teams from Canada including Jamia students. But Jamia Students who are from the U.S played with their brothers from the U.S. Halfway through, we observed Asr Prayers and continued play. After the games were over everyone was glad to get cleaned up for Mughrib and then ate dinner with Amir Sahib Canada and many Jamia students from the U.S. It was a joyful occasion that we were all thankful to Allah for. After everyone had eaten, we had Isha prayers and then the visitors were allowed to leave the facilities to visit any family they may have nearby in Canada. But for three individuals, including myself, who had applied and were praying for their admission to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada, were blessed with the opportunity to talk with Principal Sahib and Hafiz Samiullah Chaudry Sahib about our applications and to ask any question we wanted, to wipe away any worries we had concerning the entrance exam or any other aspect of Jamia. After the meeting we were both relieved and excited about our future in Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada. Everyone then either went back to their sleeping quarters or to their family s homes for a nice night of rest and prayer to prepare for the next day and the journey back home. As Sunday morning came along, everyone woke up and observed their Fajr prayers whether it was at Baitul Islam or with their own family, and then, we all came together once again and for a final time at Baitul Islam before we concluded this blessed event. In the concluding session, we heard inspiring and heartfelt words from principal Sahib of Jamia, from National Secretary Waqf-e-Nau- Canada, and other respected elders from both the U.S. and Canada. Lastly, we were given words of Prayer and advice from Hafiz Samiullah Chaudry Sahib. Then, all the visitors young and old were gifted with sweatshirts and other tokens to remember their visit to Jamia, which was followed by a group photo to capture our time we had spent with each other and Allah over the last 3 days that was ended by a group silent prayer. All the visitors then packed, went to their already packed cars to commence their journey home, but first, they shared hugs and words and even some tears as they said salaam to those that were not going to accompany them home. It was a sad occasion but, it was more satisfying knowing that Allah had blessed all of us with the opportunity to come to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada. Before any car left Hafiz Samiullah Sahib came to every car and held a silent prayer with them to pray for their safe return home. Everyone then set out on their journey to their homes back in the U.S. Allah has blessed the Waqf-E-Nau of both Canada and the U.S that we have a Jamia Ahmadiyya to call our own, that any of us has the ability to attend and visit. Inshallah Allah will give us all the strength to fulfill our duties to the Jamaat and to you our dear Hazoor. Inshallah. Ameen.

19 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 19 visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada report Continued...

20 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 20 visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada report Continued...

21 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 21 visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada report Continued...

22 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 22 York/Harrisburg Waqfe Nau Evaluation Day Report On April 5, 2014 York/Harrisburg Jama at held its Waqfe Nau Evaluation Day at Hadee Mosque. The day began at 12:30 with light refreshments and Salaat at 1:00. The program began with Talawat by Yasir Khan, and then there was a group poem by Waqfate Nau: Adeeba Ahmad, Naasia Ahmad, Amtul Musawwir Ahmad, Hala Bhatti, Shafia Bhatti. Local Waqfe Nau secretary, Mansoor Ahmad Sahib, gave an opening address. The program continued with its first speech by Daanyal Qureshi on Jamia Ahmadiyya; my Priority Career Choice. After the first speech we had a surprise address via Skype by Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Sahib, National Secretary Waqfe Nau USA. After the surprise address we had a speech on Reasons for dedicating our children by Adnan Ahmad Sahib. Next was a speech on Importance of Rededication by Zaafar Ahmad, followed by a power point presentation on Highlights of Hudhur s Khutba Juma of January 18, 2013 and Our Responsibilities by Madiha Akbar Sahiba. Then, Farida Ahmad Sahiba spoke on Challenges faced today in raising a Waqfe Nau child and the Solutions, which was followed by the last speech given by Munazza Bhatti on What Do we understand about Waqfe Nau Scheme. In the end, announcements were made about upcoming events and programs and the program concluded with silent prayer. Everyone attending was given a Waqfe Nau pen and chocolate. Dinner was served after the program. Total Attendance: 36 Including: 9 waqifate Nau and 13 Waqfe Nau boys

23 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 23 Parents Day Report ~ Queens Jamaat On May 31 st 2014, Queens Jamaat held a Parents Day, which honored the achievements of the youth of the Jamaat. During this evening, a few people, both children and adults, came together to present programs and speeches. The program began at 7:00 PM with Tilawat by Danial Mahmood. Danial recited verses 24 and 26 of Surah Bani with both English and Urdu translation. Afterwards, Qasid Chaudhry recited the Hadith: Respect Your Elders and Show Kindness to Youngers with English and Urdu translation. Next, Haseeb Mirza recited the Poem Nau Ne Halani Jamaat. After Haseebs beautiful recitation, Mahir Mahmood gave a Malfoozat on Importance of Prayer in Urdu and English. Around 7:30 PM, the presentations began. Zane Mahmood gave a presentation written by Amara Mahmood and it was on Waqf-e-Nau Highlights. He extensively covered everything that went on in the Waqf-e-Nau meetings. Afterwards, Munib Iqbal gave a presentation on Huzoor s (atba) Friday Sermon on January 8, This sermon was on reviving the Waqf-e-Nau spirit. Afterwards, Danish Chaudhry gave a personal account of his trip to Jamia Canada. At 8:00 PM, two adults gave two speeches. The first speech given by Asad Bajwa was on the Challenges Faced in Raising Waqf-e-Nau Children in Today s Society and Solutions. He recounted some stories and explained how they can be related to raising Waqf children. Following Brother Asad s speech, Ghulam Rabbi gave a short speech on How to Build the Spirit of Devotion in our Children. He also recounted a story and used it as a way to remind parents that devotion must remain in the Waqf children. To wrap up this auspicious occasion, our Waqf-e-Nau secretary, Mahmod Sahib, gave a short concluding speech where he thanked prominent members of the Jamaat for their efforts, as well as the children. In this summer, parents should sacrifice some time to spend with their children. Parents should pay attention to their children s religious knowledge as well as physical health. Furthermore, children should remain steadfast in their prayers, recitation of their Quran and should watch the Friday Sermon weekly. We will be able to achieve this all through the blessing of the Almighty Allah. The Parents Day ended with Dua, namaaz, and dinner. The total attendance was 141 people, with 37 Waqf-e-Nau children.

24 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 24 Pennsylvania/New Jersey Regional Waqfe-Nau Ijtema The Combined Pennsylvania and New Jersey Regional Waqfe Nau Ijtema was held on May 24, 2014 at Baitul Wahid, in Clifton New Jersey. About people attended this Ijtema of which 75 were Waqifeen-e- Nau. We were honored to have National Waqfe Nau Sec. Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhry Sahib. The program began with Talawat by Subraiz Ahmad and Nazm by Mirza Armghan. Next, the welcoming address was given by Regional Secretary NJ, Mubashir Mirza Sahib. Then the first session began with children 4 and under years presenting something new they learned. All the children under the age of 4 were invited one at a time to make their presentation on anything from their age syllabus. Each child was given a medal and a chocolate for their presentation. This was followed by Opening address of Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhry Sahib. Next, the second session for academic competitions for ages 5-17 years began. Educational competitions in all the age groups were being held parallel to save time plus these were held separately for boys and girls and were done simultaneously.

25 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 25 Pennsylvania/New Jersey Regional Waqfe-Nau Ijtema Continued... All the competitions went smoothly. Mashallah. After lunch and Salat, a group photograph was taken of the Waqifeen, fathers and honored guests with Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhry Sahib. We began the afternoon session with a speech on Jamia Ahmadiyya; my Priority Career Choice by Daanyal Qureshi. Then Hisham Ahmad talked about his experience on the Jamia Canada Trip A rededication workshop/regional statistics was given by Assistant National Secretary, Hammad Malik Sahib. Near the end, the prize distribution ceremony was held and prizes were given for various competitions to the Waqifeen by Hafiz Samiullah Sahib on the men s side and prizes were distributed to the Waqifaate on the women s side. The Ijtema program ended with Dua. By Mansoor Ahmad PA Regional Waqfe Nau Secretary Pictures:- Courtsey of Niaz Butt Sahib Local Secretary of Philadelphia Jama at

26 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 26 Chicago Regional Waqfe-Nau Ijtema May 24 Alhamdulillah on May 24 th, 2014 the Regional Waqfe-Nau ijtema took place at Baitul-Jamaay Glen Ellyn Mosque. Following registration and breakfast the program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran and Urdu poem followed by the welcome note and program overview by the Regional Secretary Mohammed Layeequddin Sahib. This was followed by a Welcome Address by the Assistant National Secretary Waqfe-Nau Syed Fazal Ahmad Sahib. Then there was also another address which was done by Missionary Talha Sahib in which he beautifully narrated his personal journey, personal struggles and decision to become a missionary an employee of Allah the almighty, Missionary Inamul Haque Kauser Sahib and Missionary Noman Rana sahib has also graced the occasion with their presence and guidance. A session with the Waqfeen children under the age of five was conducted. This was followed by academic competitions for the ages of 5 to 18. Then lunch was served followed Salaat and a group letter to Huzoor aba session was held under the guidance of Asst. National Sec. Waqfe-Nau Syed Fazal Ahmed sb. Missionary Talha sahib in which all the attendee boys and girls wrote letter to Huzoor aba, which was followed by group photograph. In the second session of the Ijtema we had a presentation on the 10 conditions of Bai at on the men side and separate presentation at the women side. A session with the Waqfeen children under the age of five was conducted. This was followed by academic competitions for the ages of 5 to 18.

27 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 27 Chicago Regional Waqfe-Nau Ijtema May 24 continue... Then lunch was served followed Salaat and a group letter to Huzoor aba session was held under the guidance of Asst. National Sec. Waqfe-Nau Syed Fazal Ahmed sb. Missionary Talha sahib in which all the attendee boys and girls wrote letter to Huzoor aba, which was followed by group photograph. In the second session of the Ijtema we had a presentation on the 10 conditions of Bai at on the men side and separate presentation at the women side. Then Waqfeen had a chance to go outside and play few sports and fun activities. Then Final Session began with the prizes distribution for the academic competitions. All Waqfenau children received chocolate. At the end of the program Fazal Sahib then gave a concluding speech. By Allah s grace and mercy our program ended successfully. We had an attendance of 37 Waqfe-Nau boys and 17 Waqfe-Nau girls attended and total of 100 members attended the event. Over all a live and interactive Ijtema concluded with Dua. M.Layeequddin, Chicago Regional Waqfe Nau Secretary

28 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 28 WAQFE NAU BOYS ANNUAL JAMIA ORIENTATION COURSE 2014 The Ja mia Orientation course will be commencing from AUGUST 18 29, 2014 (MON FRI) Location:- Masjid Baitul Hadi, Central Jersey NJ The objective of Ja`mia Orientation class are: 1. To encourage enrollment to Ja mia by understanding Ja mia study routine, pattern, spiritual atmosphere. 2. To study the essential of Islam & Ahmadiyyat; memorize Surah s, Ahadith, & read books 3. The course material is designed keeping in view the Waqfe Nau Syllabus and the first semester at Ja mia. 4. All boys, particularly Waqafeen, at least get to be in the company of Ja mia Students, study Islam and grasp the Importance of what Waqf and being Murrabi is all about. The Target audience are Waqafeen & Non Waqf boys 14 plus, who are able to live independently at the camp. Register online at Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary National Secretary Waqfe Nau, USA

29 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Waqfe-Nau Syllabus...Things to know Page 29

30 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 30 مسب ا Qaseedah Composed by the Promised Messiah (as) in Honor of the Holy Prophet (saw)

31 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 31 Taalook BillAllah (From Durr-e-Samin)Composed by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) Transliteration Kabhi Nusrat Nahi Milti Darey Molaa Say Ghando Ko Kabhi Zahir Nahi Kartha Wo Apnay Naik Bando Ko Wohi Uskay Mukarab Hai Jo Apna App Kho Thay Hain Nahi Ra Uski Alee Bargha Thak Khud Pasando Ko Yehe Thadbeer Hai Piyaro Kay Mango Is Say Qurbat Ko Is Kay Haat Ko Dohndo Jalaoo Sab Kamando Ko

32 Waqfe Nau Newsletter USA Page 32 THREE PRIORITY ACTION ITEMS FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL SECRETARY WAQFE NAU AND MUA`WINA SADR LAJNA FOR WAQIFAA`TE NAU Update Waqfe Nau Tajneed with care & extreme responsibility. 2. Rededication for age 15 and above with the help of Parents, President Sahib & Murrabi Sahib. For Waqifaat with the help of Lajna. 3. Gauging the progress of syllabus learning and online testing Waqfe Nau USA Upcoming National and Regional Events 3RD QUARTER July 29 Tue. Eidul Fitr NATIONAL 2. Aug 09 Sat. Regional WN Ijtema at NY Metro Area NY METRO Region 3. Aug 15 Fri. Waqfe Nau Boys Program at Jalsa NATIONAL 4. Aug 15 Fri. Waqfe Nau Girls Program at Jalsa NATIONAL 5. Aug 16 Sat. Rededication Inspiration Workshop at Jalsa NATIONAL 6. Aug 18 - Aug 29 Jamia Orientation Course (JOC-2014) JOC-2014 at at Masjid Baitul Hadi, Central Jersey NJ NATIONAL 7. Sep 06 Sat. Regional WN Ijtema at San Jose, CA NORTH WEST 8. Sep 07 Sun Regional WN Ijtema at LA Metro Area, CA SOUTH WEST Editor s Note All Regional and Local Waqfe Nau Secretaries We are looking for extra talented Waqfe Nau and their extra curricular activities or educational achievements. Please send us the picture of the Waqfe Nau with the details of his/her achievement at wnnewsletter@waqfenau.us. PLEASE SEND PICTURES AND REPORTS OF REGIONAL IJTEMAS OR ANY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WAQFE NAU AT wnnewsletter@waqfenau.us Please encourage Waqifeene Nau & Waqifaate Nau to submit content for this newsletter. Love For All Hatred For None