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: