The Islamic Fasts of 'Ashura'

  

[Imam-Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius made a special address to the global Muslim community on the night of 18 August 2021~10 Muharram 1443 AH, elucidating on the sacred history and spiritual blessings of observing fasts on the days of the 'Ashura' in Muharram].

Read the Extracts from the Text of the Speech Below:

My dear disciples and Muslim brothers, sisters, and children,

Assalamoualaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuhu. 

By the Grace of Allah, this evening of Wednesday 18 August is the start of the 10^th day of the month of Muharram in this year 1443 Hijri - here in Mauritius, and will end on Thursday 19 August 2021 before sunset, Insha-Allah. It is a very special day for Muslims around the world. 

The 10^th day of Muharram is better known as Ashura. Ashura comes from the term Ashr, which means 10 [ten] in the Arabic language. Ashura is the name which is given only to the 10^th day of Muharram because on this day many events took place in the history of the prophets. Given the importance of this day, some unfortunately associated it with inauthentic events, be it in Mauritius and abroad. Ashura makes us primarily recall the martyrdom of Hazrat Hussein (ra), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Karbala, in Iraq.

Women in the Jamaat System

 

[Note: This is the third and final installment of the 3-Part Friday Sermon of 06 August 2021~26 Dhul-Hijjah 1442 AH delivered by Imam-Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius on the institutional rules and general regulations applicable to office-bearers in the Jamaat System. 

In this section of the Sermon, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) unveils his vision and expectations concerning Siraj Makin Djawharat-ul-Kamal- the women's wing of the Jamaat; recognizing the extraordinary space women occupy, and the vital, complementary role they can play in the reformation of fellow women as well as in the construction,  nurturing and fostering of larger society through their critical role on the proper upbringing of children in family and community. Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) exhorts women to organize priorities in every day lives so as to reflect the commitment to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective participation in, and performance of varied responsibilities, including in the training of children, and within the fellowship of women like them in the Jamaat. Hazrat Saheb (aba) exhorts us to grow in spirit and become role models and change-makers in personal, family and Jamaat settings so as to bring about much-needed spiritual transformation in society, Insha Allah, Aameen].  

Read the Extracts from the Sermon Below:

The Jamaat System- II

 

In his Friday Sermon of 06 August 2021~26 Dhul-Hijjah 1442 AH Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius unveiled the administrative structure and electoral processes of the expanding Divine mission for the benefit and guidance of all its members living in different countries, Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah. Keeping in mind the needs of functional efficiency and systemic flow, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) spoke comprehensively in this discourse about the rules and regulations applicable to various office-bearers and their respective duties: from branches in village communities down to the officers in the Central Committee (Majlis-e-Amila). 

Reproduced Below are the Part -2- of the Friday Sermon: 

The Jamaat System- I

 

In his Friday Sermon of 06 August 2021~26 Dhul-Hijjah 1442 AH Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius unveiled the administrative structure and electoral processes of the expanding Divine mission- for the benefit and guidance of all its members living in different countries, Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah. Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) spoke comprehensively about the rules and regulations applicable to various office bearers of the Jamaat: from branches in village communities down to the officers in the Central Committee (Majlis-e- Amila): everyone is responsible for own duties, and accountable to Allah (swt) and His Khalifatullah (aba) of the era.

Keeping in mind the needs of functional efficiency and systemic flow, the instructions and guidance of Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) and related works in the Jamaat are to be coordinated, implemented and reported by the officials concerned at various levels- for both men and women. In this discourse, Hazrat Saheb (aba) underscores the significance of foundational Islamic values in the working of the Jamaat system: personal responsibility and commitment; transparency in decision-making; fostering of diversity or the spirit of inclusion and solidarity across classes and families; cultivating mutual respect, empathy and understanding among members, etc. In prescribing procedural safeguards to encourage wider participation in Jamaat system and insisting on Taqwah among officials, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) lays a solid foundation for an alternative universality- keeping in view the Divine-mandate to strive for a just order in all our circles. 

Read the Extracts from the Friday Sermon:

Poem: 'Nur-e- Khuda'

  

   Aa Habiibe Khuda Salaamun A’la

Our sincere salutations to Allah's beloved one.

 

Jaan Tum Pe Fidaa Salaamun A'layk

May our souls sacrifice themselves upon you

(May peace be upon you).

 

Poem: 'The Big Scheme of Huzur'

 

Daily seven roses I pluck for You, my Love.

Al Fatihah is dosis for all the ills, my Love.

Two Rakaats everyday

Be pleased with them, my Love.

 

We stand for truth, You may accept my Love, my Love.

Thirty-three Forgiveness I ask from You, my Love.

My tongue is a real witness for Huzur's Scheme, my Love.

Thirty three Daroods I pray for You , my Love.

Divine Message of 12 August 2021

 

Divine commandments shine a light on restraints of prudence in individual and social life. Ethical moderation, or the norms of equity, proportion, necessity and balance form the basis of the teachings on lawful (Halaal) and the unlawful or harmful (Haraam). Indeed the Divine Laws brought by Prophets in the past provided for the rejection of evil and promotion of good in private conduct and public life. 

As a servant of God and model exemplar of Islam in our times, raised to guide people about the true values of life in this world; Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius has been warning humanity, over the last two decades, about the slippery-slope of the so-called modern, permissive and decadent public culture nations have built up by unleashing Satanic temptations and fatal attractions- without any reference to moral decency and behavioural restraints prescribed in Divine Law. Yet, it is an irony of history that bedevilled by Satanic impulses, most people prefer to reject Divine revelations and ignore and oppose His messenger when the latter preaches Divine Law among them. 

Against this spiritual backdrop, in the course of his Friday Sermon of 13 August 2021~03 Muharram 1443 AH, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) shared a very important, Divinely- inspired Message vouchsafed to him by Allah (swt) on Thursday, 12 August 2021 at 6.05 pm. 

Read the Divine Message Below:

The Plans of Satan & His Army

 

'....I have recited the Verse 209 of Surah Al-Baqara, in which Allah (twt) says: “O believers! Enter into Islam wholeheartedly and do not follow Satan’s footsteps. Surely, he is your sworn enemy.” 

In the light of this verse of the Holy Quran, so far as Allah makes me understand His verses and ordains me to present this to all of you - all humanity and all my dear disciples around the world, therefore try to listen to the message of this Friday Sermon carefully and pray to Allah (twt) that He may give you the ilm (knowledge) to understand it deeply and remove you from the darkness of this world, and bring each of you to His light [i.e. the light of Allah (twt)], Insha-Allah. 

Please bear in mind that this sermon will be like a mirror in which you will be able to see yourselves, whether you are my disciples in Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam, or even the other Muslims from other Jamaat around the world, and even if you are from any other religion, so this sermon concerns all of us, every human being - not only my Muslims brothers, sisters and children or not even my disciples around the world but ALL HUMANITY from the four corners of the world.

The Duties of ‘Siraj Makin’

 

In a recent Divinely-inspired message, Hazrat Imam Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius spoke about the duties of the Siraj Makin, the women’s wing of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International. Speaking against the backdrop of some members in India taking the initiative to do serious efforts in the direction of introducing the message of living Islam through their contacts in Africa, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) underscores the extraordinary space and role that women believers have, within the larger scheme of the Divine Manifestation of our times: in establishing Islamic values at both individual, family, Jamaat and other collective levels; in transforming the community through their personal leadership and dynamism in the rejection of the evil, and in being socially- engaged in furtherance of the common good- indeed, in making ‘another world’ possible in this very world, Insha Allah, Aameen. 

In the Divine revelation vouchsafed to Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi (aba) of this era, women believers of the Jamaat- Siraj Makin- are given unique Divine honour in the form of a revealed, magnificent title: Djawaharat-ul-Kamal (Pearls of Perfection), indicating the Divine expectation of these true believers working fervently in God’s way, by following in the footsteps of the Khalifatullah (aba), displaying exemplary obedience and devotion to the cause of God. The sublime message indicates that in transforming and shaping the world in the way we want, it is important to spiritually educate and train the younger generation in the values and skills of ethical, religious life- as being exemplified by the Khalifatullah (aba) through inspired knowledge and practical wisdom. Indeed, it is by resolutely following the sincere counselling of the Khalifatullah (aba) that the Siraj Makin can realize their true potential, and save the world from the brink of many disasters, Insha Allah, Aameen. Reproduced Below is the Extracts from a Jamaat communication on the Divine Messages of 07 August 2021: 

The Questioning at 'Qabar'

  

One of the constitutive beliefs of the Muslims is in relation to the hidden, mystical realities of the Hereafter, where man will reach after his brief sojourn in this world- to account for all his words and deeds in this life. Everyone will face their Lord on the Day of Reckoning. And the questioning at Qabar is unavoidable and inevitable. Allah (swt) prescribes His commandments so as to allow us to discriminate and recognize the good from the evil, by following His Prophets and other Elects through whom He conveys His messages of clear guidance to all humanity. Rejecting a messenger is tantamount to ignoring God. Hence, everyone who lives in the times of a Divine Messenger will have to account for their attitude towards such a Divine servant in the Hereafter. Everyone of us who live in this world today will be questioned tomorrow whether we behaved responsibly, or abused our free will to ridicule God’s message when it reached us- a glad tiding for true and faithful believers, and a warning for the deniers and rejecters of God’s messages and messengers.   

Reproduced below are certain Divine Revelations vouchsafed to Imam-Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius on Saturday, 24 July 2021. Alhamdulillah. Summa Alhamdulillah, Yaa Rabbul Aalameen. These revelations provide awe-inducing insights into the nature of questioning that humans will face after their death and departure from this world, in their graves, in the presence of angels; the segregation and rewarding of the faithful believers who will see Paradise; the judgement and punishment of Hellfire on the disbelievers and the hypocrites. People who blindly follow their leaders to unfairly and irresponsibly reject a Divine Messenger will face the evil consequences of their stupidity in the court of Allah (swt). May Allah (swt) enable those who are sincere seekers of Divine Truth and verities to derive much benefit from the insights and guidance available through these vital revelations, Insha Allah, Aameen.  

Read the Extracts from a related Jamaat Communication: 

 'Allah  revealed to this humble self: 

 O Khalifatullah! When a faithful believer is made to sit in his grave, then, the angels come to him and testify him: 

LAA ILAAHA ILLALLAH WA ANNA MUHAMMADUR RASSULLULLAH, meaning: ‘None has the right to be worshipped except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah’. 

The Signs of 'Khalifatullah Al Mahdi'- 2

Reproduced Below is the extracts from an important Jamaat communication concerning the descent of Divine revelations on Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius on Saturday, 31 July 2021. Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah, the revelatory message contains the glad news about the continued Divine support for the wider, global spiritual mission of the Khalifatullah Al Mahdi of this era, and also indicates the vital signs for truth seekers to identify and understand the Divine Plan for our times, Subhaan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allah-u-Akbar:

Very Important Messages from Huzoor

'At around 21.00 to 22.30 onwards...It's very cold today in Mauritius, yet he is sweating as if rain is pouring down on his clothes and his body is very, very painful.

This message is so important that he himself will come forward to announce it to everyone when Allah will give him instructions to do so. Briefly, I can tell you that those who are sincere with the Divine Manifestation and with the Khalifatullah working day and night for the propagation of Unicity of Allah, Allah will raise them to the status/ degree of Awliyahs and Abraars.

But, those who are hypocrites and creating disorders in their own house, in their neighbourhood and in the Jamaat; Allah Himself will throw them out and will replace them with other sincere ones.

There are men who don't like to see their wives working hard for Deen-e-Islam and there are ladies also who manifest their anger and jealousy to their husbands who are sacrificing their life for the cause of Allah. So BE CAREFUL AND REPENT ON TIME. Otherwise, you will be the most unfortunate ones.

Huzoor has just got the message that he is the IMAAM MEHDI of this era. You believe it or not, he is the one whom all Muslims are awaiting. If you have any doubts he requested to all members to ask him questions. Do not hesitate.

The Signs of ‘Khalifatullah Al-Mahdi’

 

Human history is replete with the rise and fall of nations in the ebb and flow of time. Man’s religious history also testifies to the cyclical working of this norm of progress and decadence in society. Communities rise and progress with the advent of Prophets and other holy men of God among them, whereas they decline and fall when they follow their own whims and desires- ignoring, and deviating from the ethical teachings of God’s messengers. To help people everywhere to know and recognize the true path to God for all times, the Creator in His infinite Mercy sent the Holy Prophet (sa) with sublime guidance and the religion of Truth, i.e., Islam. As the religion of God, Islam encapsulates the fine aspects of all teachings revealed through Prophets in various nations all through history. Indeed, Islam recognizes and validates the universality of the religious experience, and provides a clear benchmark for true faith in God, while rejecting every manifestations of idolatry. In the grand plan of Allah (swt) for the world of religions, the predominance of Islamic monotheism over all other ideological systems is Divinely-guaranteed.

The Signs of 'Al Abrar'- II

 

Divine Revelations of 24 July 2021

Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmed Azim (aba) of Mauritius received this Revelation from ALLAH Almighty around 6:10am, on Saturday, 24 July 2021 (after his Tahajjud with long Duah and then Fajr prayer, Duah and Dhikr felt a pain over his neck and then closed his eyes then he heard this voice):

"And you gave food, for the love of Allah, to the poor, to the orphans and to the prisoners."

"We gave you food simply to see the Face of Allah. We never seek from you neither reward nor thanks."

"We fear, from our Master, that Day when people will come frowned and very nervous."

"So Allah will protect them against all misfortune on that Day and will shower an illuminous light and joy upon you"

"And to reward you for your patience with paradise and silk garments."

"Allah's Shadow will descend very low upon them and also His fruits will be  at their reach."

The Signs of ‘Al Abrar’

 

Rituals of prayer and rites of sacrifice are a part of every Faith. Indeed, those aspects of Faith are its unique markings and as such representative of the very distinct identity of a community- like the anthems and flags of a nation proud in its independent existence. For Islam, the external forms of ‘identity-markers’ of a Muslim includes: performing ‘Namaz’, fasting on Ramadan; feasting on Eid, etc. Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) stated: ‘Whoever prays like us and faces our Qibla and eats our slaughtered animals is a Muslim.’ 

Yet, Faith is much more than just doing religious ceremonies in a mechanical fashion. In Islam, mere physical compliance to rites and rituals does not meet the requirements of piety. Even while explaining God’s sacred rites of animal sacrifice on the occasion of the great pilgrimage, the Qur’an states: ‘It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches God but your piety’. (22:37). The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) said, “God does not look at your bodies or at your forms, but looks at your hearts”.

'Sham': The Holy Land

Alhamdulillah Summa Alhamdulillah, today is the third day of Eid [in the context of the Eid’-ul Adha] and an Eid’-ul Jummah. The sacrifice of Abraham and his son will remain forever engraved in the history of mankind, because let us all remember that Abraham (as) as mentioned in the Qu’ran was the father of two nations: The Ishmaelites [that is, the biological as well as spiritual children of Isma’il (as), i.e., the Muslims] and the children of Issac, and consequently those of Israel [i.e., Jacob (as) who are better known as Jews as well as Christians]. 

In these dark times of history, we see the descendants and followers of the two prophets: Ishmael and Issac, fighting among them to dispute a land which since the dawn of time has been a holy land. Although this land came under the responsibility of Muslims, but other countries have widened the chasm of hatred and strife to make this sacred land a land of war and dread.

Eid-ul-Adha Retreat 2021

 

In the clear light of Divine revelations ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha this year, Imam-Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius recently instructed his disciples /Jamaat members to converge at their area-Masjids and other designated places of prayer for five days and “celebrate the three days of Eid-ul-Adha together and partake of this golden and blessed opportunity to stay as one congregation, as one family and maximize not only the spiritual food [in terms of the Eid-ul-Adha Khutba, the spiritual programmes and Zikrullah], but also partake of your daily food together [breakfast, lunch and dinner]. And on the day of Eid [and for the Sacrifice of Ibrahim (as)], like Allah has instructed me, there will be the Zaba [Sacrifice] of an animal and all of you join together for the Eid prayer and animal sacrifice [Qurbani/ Udhiya]…and you enjoy this exceptional and blessed moment together as one blessed spiritual family and you all sit together and eat from the sacrificed animal [Qurbani].” 

In obedience to Allah and His Khalifatullah’s instructions, the members of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam in Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros, Mayotte, and India recently came together to partake of the Divine blessings in the company of fellow brothers and sisters, in their own respective places. In India alone, Eid-ul-Adha Retreats were organized at the Siraj-um-Munir Masjid in Tamil Nadu, as well as at the Noor’ul Islam Masjid at Mathra, Kerala. Likewise, members of the Jamaat in distant places within the country organized programmes of devotional worship and remembrance of the Divine with family and friends in their own local settings in these Holy and Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah, experiencing the joy of togetherness and spiritual upliftment, Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah.

Israel: A Racist Bully

 

Israel & U.S under Fire 

Israel’s attempt to justify its recent brutal assault on Gaza rings hollow to anybody familiar with events in Israel, where the government of Israel, backed by anti-Arab racists, has systematically, cruelly, and persistently violated the basic human rights of the Arab population. Like I told you last week in my sermon, Human Rights Watch, a global NGO with many Jewish leaders, has condemned Israel for crimes against humanity. 

Israel behaviour puts US President Joe Biden’s administration, which professes a foreign policy based on human rights, under the spotlight. If that commitment is genuine, the administration should support an independent UN investigation of Israeli human rights violations against the Arab population and suspend military aid to Israel until the inquiry is completed and the human rights of the Palestinians are secured. 

Eid-ul-Adha Sermon 2021

The Sacrifice of the Self

“Here I am, O Allah, here I am, Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and thanks and all blessings and all sovereignty are Yours. You have no partner.” 

Pilgrims chant this prayer during their pilgrimage, from within the boundaries of the Ka’aba to the plains of Arafat; A prayer that elegantly underlines the process of this enterprise- total devotion after a complete renunciation of worldly desires. 

There are perhaps about sixty thousand pilgrims participating in the Hajj this year. Faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is people of different nationalities who already live in Saudi Arabia who are making the pilgrimage this year. This is the second time in this century [the 21^st century], as well as since the founding of Saudi Arabia [in 1932] that the Hajj has not taken place under normal conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its variants. Last year for the first time in Saudi Arabian history, Hajj was performed by just about a thousand people in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims from other countries did not receive visas to perform Hajj during these two years as a precaution and to preserve the health and life of the pilgrims. 

So in this century of divine manifestation, the Hajj, which usually attracts over a million pilgrims from dozens of countries, has not taken place under normal conditions.

All Muslims around the world cherish the desire to one day perform these sacred rites of Hajj - one of the five pillars of Islam. With this pandemic that has changed a lot of human behaviour, as well as the systems of the world, Hajj is no exception. Despite the Hajj taking place, but its normality is abruptly interrupted. 

For the hundreds of millions of Muslims who stay at home, and who mourn this loss of non-observance of Hajj, because of this restriction, there is Eid-ul-Adha, celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Hajj [Dhul-Hijjah] when, in Mecca, the pilgrimage ends. Devotees usually go to the mosque for prayers, after which they slaughter animals as sacrifices. In these days how necessary it is for every believer to remember his duties towards his Creator as well as towards his fellow men!

Divine Revelations of 17 July 2021

The Sign of ‘Surah Al Munafiqun’

One of the most astonishing ways in which Allah (swt) revives and renews the message of Islam in this era is through inspiring His devoted servant and chosen messenger Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius with the pure revelations of the Holy Qur’an- the Divine book of wisdom and guidance for all humankind. Hence, on countless occasions in the last two decades, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) has been bestowed in revelation many of the phrases, ideas, and even entire texts of the Qur’an in original. These revelations have come not just when the Khalifatullah (aba) is ‘Alone with the Alone’, in the chamber of his utter devotions and soulful worship of the Divine; but also in the company of his humble disciples and followers (like many of us in India have witnessed during his visit to the Noor’ul Islam Masjid, at Mathra in December 2018).

Indeed, as early as 24 December 2000, when Mr Mohammad Ameen Jowahir of the Mauritius Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya trumped up charges for the expulsion of Hazrat Munir from their Nizam for being a recipient of Divine mercy, inter alia, it was, however, acknowledged that ‘on occasion Mr. Munir received as revelation Surah Ibrahim in its entirety’. Two decades later, the verdict of time is pretty-much Chrystal-clear: Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius continues to be immersed in Divine waters and remains a recipient of sublime revelations for the benefit of true believers.  

On 17 July 2021, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) received the message of Surah Al Munafiqun almost in its entirety, in Divine revelations vouchsafed to him, Alhamdulillah, Allah-u-Akbar. The revelations underscore the need for believers to guard against the problem of Hypocrisy. The Munafiqun (Hypocrites) hide behind the facade of religiosity- by adopting pietical pretences- in order to create impediments in the cause of the Divine Way. They remain among the believers to sow the seeds of doubts and disputes concerning the Divine cause, and try to deviate people by making them afraid of mundane losses- of their material riches and resources, of dominance and sovereignty in the land, social esteem and public prestige- by obeying God's messenger through caring for, and sharing with the humble followers. Instead of active engagement to benefit the poor, the Hypocrites would try to break the chain of social linkages in the new community so as to retain their own prestige and esteem. On the other hand, the Divine revelations remind us that all treasures and honours of this world and the world to come ultimately belongs to God, and hence, to the Messenger and the believers, and that unlike what the Hypocrites are calling to, it is through God-consciousness, prayer and selfless good deeds such as charitable giving and service to others that the bliss of Divine pleasure and mercy need to be sought. Indeed, it is for the believers to be mindful of these teachings so as to benefit from them in life's complex social settings, Insha Allah, Aameen. 

‘Dawah’ Magazine 2021

 

The Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International (Mauritius) has just unveiled a new publication, entitled ‘Sahih Al Islam Photo Magazine: Basking in the Light of Memories Past, 2015-2020.’  Originally published in January 2021, the Book is a solemn tribute to Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) on the happy occasion of his 60th (Janam Din) Birthday. Indeed, this year also marks the completion of the first two decades of steadfast preaching of the Divine Manifestation in Mauritius. Compiled by the dedicated Jamaat team in Mauritius and edited by Hazrat Ummul Mu’mineen Sadr Saheba International Fazli Amena Varsally, the book captures stunning images from the last half a decade of Jamaat activities, chronicling historic moments, International Dawah Missions and other social events of Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) along with his disciples, both at home (Mauritius), and abroad.

The present Book, in many ways, carries forward the work already done by the Jamaat team when “Light-Giving Moon” was published in 2016, providing an accessible glimpse into the family and spiritual background and important Dawah missions of Hazrat Saheb (aba) through Photo Essays for the period up to 2015. During the last five years, Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam activities have increased exponentially, and the record of very important activities indeed needed to be preserved for posterity, and the present Book goes a long way in celebrating some of the historical events of the Jamaat during this period, Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah. 

Balancing 'Freedom'

 

The modern concept of human freedoms and individual rights emerged in the long, complex struggle for a new, social contract between the people and the State in actually-existing social conditions of slavery and serfdom in pre-modern Europe and elsewhere. Against the backdrop of the great struggles for independence from colonial subjugation and imperial practices of racial segregation and social discrimination, people looked upon Constitutionally-guaranteed and legally-defined freedoms as the bulwark against potential oppression and highhandedness of the ruling elites operating in the name of the State.  In Rule of Law theory, it is expected that the provision of separation of powers and the presence of an independent judiciary will facilitate the freedoms of individuals in society.  The proper functioning of the social wheel requires that everyone works within the functional work of personal responsibility and moderation of interests so as to respect the similar rights of others.  

In his Friday Sermon of 25 June 2021~13 Dhul-Qaddah 1442 AH, Imam-Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba)of Mauritius initiates a probing discussion on the abuse of 'freedom' in our times by those who reject any limitations and restrictions on their concept of freedom. As Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) notes, such a context-free 'freedom' can have very negative implications: Hate speech, Islamophobia, racial and communal prejudice, bigotry and defamation; capitalist ownership of, and monopoly over Natural Resources, etc. 

The Shariah, or the Islamic Way of Life, contains a framework of ideas for shaping norms based on a true conception of individual freedom blended with social responsibility. Avoiding or evading Divine regulations in the name of 'freedoms' may unsettle the delicate 'balance' the Shariah seeks to achieve among competing public interests in a pragmatic way. While libertarians and anarchists call for freedom and rights for the sake of rights without any restraints and regardless of context; in reality, many nations are passing laws that severely restrict even the freedoms that people have reason to value. Sometimes, the laws made in the Assemblies and Parliaments of the people in various States do not get the balance right as they often 'lean' on the State's need to keep regulatory control and authority firmly in place, and when these man-made laws fail to gain the balance right in their regulations and policies, it invariably impacts peoples' freedoms and the  society's true progress, warns Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba).

Read the Friday Sermon Below:

The Agony of Palestine

'When they enter a country as conquerors, they destroy it and disgrace and humiliate its elite citizens. And these (people) too will do the same'.   (27:35)

The Zionist entity's military conquest of Palestine and the establishment of the Jewish State of Israel in 1948 created profound consequences for the over a millennium-old Arab way of life in the land. The 'Nakba' (the Palestinian Catastrophe or the destruction of the Palestinian society in 1948) forced millions to leave their homelands and live in exile as refugees or stateless migrants. With the 1967 war, more Arab territory came under Israeli occupation, and the Arabs living in their own lands became a subject people at the hands of the occupying forces (the State of Israel), and the humiliating political, religious  and national conditions continue to engulf the people even after half a century. It is manifestly unacceptable that a State (Israel) perpetrates racist/apartheid policies under their administration. Under international law, the right to national self-determination is a fundamental right of all enslaved peoples who are either under colonial subjugation or foreign occupation. Indeed, the Palestinian people deserve their freedom from slavery and national liberation. [Inset: Israeli soldiers stand guard as Palestinian demonstrators gather during a protest against Israeli settlements in Beita town near Nablus [Mohamad Torokman/Reuters/Al Jazeera]

The recent explosive political situation obtaining in the Occupied Territories of Palestine- Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem -is indicative of the widespread distress the Israeli policies anchored on the dispossession of the Palestinian peoples of their land are causing. While Israeli security and well being is being privileged in media bytes from influential leaders, the everyday struggle of the Palestinian people for dignity and rights and freedom continues to be ignored and trampled upon with impunity. In his Friday Sermon of 09 July 2021~27 Dhul-Qaddah 1442 AH, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius speaks movingly about the precarious situation of the Palestinian people and the need for the international community, especially the United Nations, to "force Israel to end the occupation and find a solution to the endless acts of violence which claim innocent lives on both sides [Muslims-Jews – Palestinians-Israelites]."

Read the Friday Sermon Below: