Fazil Jamal Sahib chaired the Inaugural Session. He
observed that the Promised Massih (as) in the previous era and the
Khalifatullah (atba) in our times, have attached much imporatnce to the Jalsa Salana as an
occassion to come, stay and pray together in an atmosphere of brotherly
affection and friendly discussion about various spiritual matters and religious
questions. Strengthening our faith and beliefs in solidarity with like-minded
people becomes possible through our active and informed participation in the
Jalsa proceedings, he noted.
Mukarram
Amir Jamaluddin Sahib inaugurated the Jalsa Salana
programme. In his speech, the Amir Sahib pointed to the trials of faith that
are around us, in each moment of our lives. Drawing on Qur’anic verses, the
Amir Sahib stated that belivers are to stand tall amidst the chaos and crisis
that their close relatives and family membvers may manufacture. As a
consequence, angels will descend on them conveying inner contentment, peace and
tranquility in this very world when they are otherwise engulfed by the
enemies.
After the Inaugural Session Namaz-e- Zuhar and Aser
was followed by Lunch and rest.
At 3.00 pm, the Second Session commenced with K.
Saleem Sahib in the chair. Zulfiqar Ali Sahib offered the Recitation of the
Qur’an (Tilawat-ul Qur’an). Fazil
Jamal Sahib spoke on the following
subject: “Khalifatullah Hadhrat Munir Ahmad Azim Sahib (atba): An Introduction to
Life and Teachings”. Based on his participation in the works of the
Khalifatullah (atba), Fazil Sahib spoke about the Divine Manifestation in
Mauritius.
Mukarram Jamaluddin Sahib gave an introduction to
the Books of the Khalifatullah, available in English, and especially on the
book “The Real Face of the Hypocrites”. As Munafiqun emerge from the
ranks of the people who may agree to assist a Divine Messenger, the Amir Sahib
wished that each member to make a deep study of this Book and introspect on our actions against the backdrop
of, and in the light of, our own publically-declared beliefs.
In the third speech of the Session, Azim Ahmad Sahib
spoke on “The Responses from the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya vis-vis the Divine
Manifestation”. Based on his own
experiences within the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya
as a member of that association, Azim Sahib described the different reactions
he recieved in his search for truth, to know about the Divine Manifestation in
Mauritius.
Most Ahmadi Maulvis have absolved themselves of the
need to keep Taqwa on a subject that is at the heart of the Divine practice (Sunnat Allah). An objective curiosity to
understand the Divine claims are missing among the Murabbian, in a context of
blissful ignorance about subtle realities and concerns about ‘bread and butter’
issues as present employees of the Jamaat. Some thoughtful Ahmadis, while not
rejecting the Divine Manifestation, are embedded in the corporate culture of
the Jamaat system and they find themselves unable to break-off the chains that
shackle them. All of this confirm the deteriorating standards of moral courage,
intellectual probity, plain curiosity and doctrinal confusion among the
Ahmadis, necessitating the renewal of the spiritual eco-system through the new
Divine Manifestation, Alhamdulillah.
After Maghrib
and Isha’i prayers in the evening, there was a special sesion on sharing of
experiences. All members present on the occasion were given an opportunity to share their inspiring
stories/experiences of finding the Divine Manifestation and the trials that
they have had to endure/continue to bear with, in sustaining their faith.
The proceedings began at 9.15 am with members
assembling for the General Body Meeting. A number of administrative, financial,
organizational, publication-related decisions were arrived at the meeting
through consensus and deliberation to cater to the growing demands for
information and the wider dissemination of the Divine Mission of the
Khalifatullah (atba).
On the occassion of the Jalsa Salana, the
SIRAJ MAKIN sisters held a separate meeting of their own. Amir Sahib made a
special, advisory speech. He advised the members to systematically plan ahead
for the new year.
The Valedictory session began at 11.30 a.m. After an
introductory speech by the Amir Sahib, all members listened with rapt attention
to the special Speech from Mauritius delivered by the Khalifatullah Hadhrat
Munir Ahmad Azim Sahib (atba) on the ocaasion. The Malayalam version of the
Speech was prepared by Fazil Jamal Sahib.
Photos were taken on the ocassion as a record for posterity. After Namaz-e- Zuhar and Aser, a special Thanksgiving DUAH was offered by all for the success of the Programme. Lunch was served and the members departed with renewed spiritual fervour and verve, Alhamdulillah. Summa Alhamdulillah.
Photos were taken on the ocassion as a record for posterity. After Namaz-e- Zuhar and Aser, a special Thanksgiving DUAH was offered by all for the success of the Programme. Lunch was served and the members departed with renewed spiritual fervour and verve, Alhamdulillah. Summa Alhamdulillah.
An Ahmadi Lady who is a recipient of glad tidings in the form of Qur'anic phraseologies and verses in her dreams and visions, came to observe the proceedings and to understand the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam in its every day setting. After returning from the two-day Programme Tto her home, she has expressed her conviction to formally join the Jamaat and to participate in the work of the Jamaat, Alhamdulillah.