Thursday, August 19, 2021

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:


A Title for 'Siraj Makin International'

I have the great pleasure to announce to all the Siraj Makin of the world [not only from one or two countries but to all the Siraj Makin around the world] that Allah (twt) has revealed to me the name of “Djawharat-ul-Kamal” (Pearls of Perfection) for all the ladies and young girls of Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam, and now, all the Siraj Makin will be henceforth be called “Siraj Makin Djawharat-ul-Kamal”. 

Mubarak Ho! Hazaar Mubarak for all the Siraj Makin International – around the world. Mubarak Ho! This has been revealed to this humble self. I am very proud of many Siraj Makin around the world. They are doing their work. All the Siraj Makin have got this blessing which comes from Allah. 

Congratulations to all young girls and women in the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam. Allah (twt) has re-established for you the name of “Djawharat-ul-Kamal” [Pearl of Perfection] in addition to “Siraj Makin”. Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah. I received this revelation on Tuesday 3rd August 2021 at 8.30a.m Mauritian Time!

 

The Aims and Objectives of the Siraj Makin Djawharat-ul-Kamal 

The efforts of both our women and our men in the Central Majlis-e-Amila are necessary for attaining the objects of our creation. So far as I have perceived, the women in the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam have not yet fully realised the obligations that Islam, the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam bestows on us and the way in which we have to spend our lives, so as to please Allah and receive His bounties in this world and in the hereafter. 

Bear in mind, today you are few but tomorrow [Insha-Allah Ta’ala Al-Aziz] you will be in thousands. Most of you [the Siraj Makin] do not realise that there is more work to be done other than the daily chores, i.e. there are many spiritual, Deeni works for you other than the daily house works. You should not become like those women whose time is lost in the daily [everyday] works only. Don’t spend your time [uselessly]. Time is going. Time is fleeting, time is going; life is going; like we say in Creole our language]: “Jours pé aller, Qabar pé vini!” (Days are going; the tomb is nearing [us]). Days are going and our lives are reduced. We have to leave this world. So leave this world in a spiritual way so that Allah will be satisfied (pleased) with you. Work for Allah; don’t be attracted to this world. Insha-Allah, we will come on this [subject later on]. Instead, you should strive to help the cause of Islam, Sahih al Islam in the best way you can.


 A Critical Role 

The mistrust and ill feelings against Islam which are being spread amongst children by the enemies of Islam - Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam, can only be countered through the efforts of our women. Similarly the spirit of sacrifice can be produced only through the efforts of the mothers. Apart from their own spiritual, intellectual and moral uplift, the future progress of the Jamaat is also greatly dependent upon the role played by our women in this respect. This is because the children are moulded to a large extent in their earlier life compared to their later years when they will not be impressed deeply. Bear in mind, that our children are our future. 

[Today, I am in front of you; I, also, I will pass away. Allah can raise another Huzur. Allah can raise another one. We are not eternal here. [Even] Our beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) has passed away. So what? I also will pass away. All of us must pass away [die]. And we are all accountable to Allah (twt). No one will be responsible for the actions of the others. Even a mother will not be responsible for the actions of her children. The children will not be responsible for the actions of their parents. This has been mentioned clearly in the Holy Quran. Even the wife is not responsible for the actions of her husband before Allah. And the husband is not responsible for the actions of his wife before Allah. For that reason, I told you, at the beginning of my Friday Sermon. Don’t take this sermon: “Oh No! It is not for me. It is for you!” This sermon is directly for each one of you. You should not form groups and say that: “You have heard the Friday Sermon of today, it is for such and such [him or her].” No! Each one of you/ us, we [everyone] must clean our hearts, have Taqwa. We are very weak. Kamzor hai hum ya Rab, lekin tere bande hai. We make a lot of duahs. We are very weak! But we believe in You.

 

So, when you nurture your plants in the right way when it is young and growing, and you pray to Allah to guide them in the right way and to instill Taqwa in them, and strive to guide them in the Islamic way, Insha-Allah, we will have a rich and blessed future. And I advise all my disciples: Be good, and do good so that the revelations won’t come to the Khalifatullah to speak very hard to them. I know that this will affect many of my disciples, but there is a way. The best way is to repent, to pray, to make duahs to Allah, and Allah is the Best Forgiver. And you concentrate in your Deen works, and do good, bee good and be polite. And spend your time for the cause of Allah. Work for the Deen-i-Islam. And do not prevent the others for working for the Deen-i-Islam. Do not prevent them because Allah is watching. Allah and His angels are taking notes of all of what you are doing. You must feel very lucky if in your house, your family, your husband or your wife or children is/ are doing Deen works. That is, the house will be blessed with divine blessings. Allah will put a lot of blessings and there will be Noor-e-Ilaahi [i.e. the Divine Light] in the house. Live in peace and harmony. But if in a house there are disputes, there are a lot of quarrels, a lot of backbiting, a lot of nonsense [talking nonsense], jealousy, hatred, so, this is a barrier between you and Paradise [Jannat]. So, [when we nurture our plants, our future generations in the right way] we will be rich spiritually, Insha-Allah, and if you obey Allah and His Chosen One [Obey Allah and His Rassool] in this era, you will be able to bring this reformation of the whole world [We will ‘Arise & Create a New World’, a Spiritual World], and light the light of Allah in this world – the world is in darkness. 

Humanity is in danger [around the world]! No man in the power of man, no government in the power of government can save his country, can save anybody. Only the Chosen One [coming] from Allah, the Reviver of Faith together with his sincere disciples will bring this divine light from heaven to this world, and remove these people from darkness and lead them to the divine light. Insha-Allah, Ta’ala Al-Aziz. So, Insha-Allah, if all my disciples have understood the sermon of today and will bring the reformation of the whole world together with the Khalifatullah, and you say “Labbaik” on your lips – ‘Labbaik’ is not on your lips only but must come from deep within your hearts – then, the reformation of the world will happen, guiding the world to “Laa Ilaaha Illallah”, i.e. the Unicity of Allah. 

Moreover, the reformation of women can be better effected by other women. Keeping in mind these facts, I invite those of my disciples of the Siraj Makin Djawharat-ul-Kamal [as of today – you are very lucky] who are in agreement with me and are ready, to collaborate in the following tasks:

 

1)      You should strive together to enhance your knowledge and spread it to others.

2)      A body should be established for this purpose so that this work can be carried out systematically.

3)    Certain rules and regulations should be formulated to run this body and which should be binding on all the members.

4)      The rules and regulations should conform to Islam as interpreted by the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam and be contributory to its progress and strength.

5)   Papers regarding various aspects of Islam, particularly those pertaining to the current problems are to be read in your meetings and be written by the members themselves so that they should learn to use their knowledge.

6)      In order to preserve the spirit of the unity in the Jamaat, the affairs of this body shall be conducted in conformity with the schemes and desires of Hazrat Khalifatullah of this era.

7)    You shall endeavour to promote unity among the Jamaat as enjoined upon every Muslim by the Holy Quran, the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), the Promised Messiah Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) and this humble self- the Khalifatullah [Munir Ahmad Azim] and you shall always be prepared to offer every sacrifice for this cause.

8)  You shall always pay attention to the enhancement of your moral and spiritual standard and shall not merely restrict your attention to only eating, drinking and clothing yourselves, watching serials [soap operas] or films, etc. You shall fully help each other in this matter and think and devise ways and means to achieve this.

9)    You shall specially realise your duty regarding the Tarbiyyat of your children and shall not let them be detached from their religion [the Deen-e-Islam] or become lazy and ignorant. Instead you shall try to make them active, alert and able to bear hardships. Teach them all the matters about Islam which you are aware of and inculcate in them the love and obedience of Allah (twt), the Holy Prophet (pbuh), the Promised Messiah (as) and the Khalifatullah of this age. They should be trained and prepared to spend their lives in accordance with the teachings of Islam. This means that, to achieve this end, it should be thought and put into action.

10) When you start working together, you should overlook the faults of each other. Efforts to reform should be carried out with patience and perseverance. In no case resentment and anger should be allowed to create differences amongst you.

 

May Allah bless you all to shoulder your responsibilities in the best way and with His approval and guidance! Bear in mind that Taqwa [i.e. the Fear of Allah & Righteousness] is the priceless and most important essence of faith. Without Taqwa [Fear of God], a person is like an empty body. When the soul is imbibed with Taqwa, the corporal body of that person also will be driven to do good deeds and have good thoughts for the good progress of the Deen of Allah, i.e. ISLAM, and Alhamdulillah, in this era, Allah has blessed you into such a group of Muslims, the Sahih al Islam which should strive to re-establish the true essence of Islam in you and instill it in others as well through your good thoughts, behaviour, character, and preaching. You should be role models for others to follow, and strive to remove all your weaknesses in faith and be good Muslims. Insha-Allah Ta’ala Al-Aziz, Ameen, Summa Ameen, Ya Rabbul Aalameen.


Part-I

Part-II