JALSA 2021: Photo Report

 

Alhamdulillah, with the approval and blessings of Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius, the Eleventh Jalsa Salana (Annual Meeting) of the Kerala Jamaat took place at the historic Noor’ul Islam Masjid, Mathra, on 22-23 December 2021. Likewise, the Jalsa Salana of the Tamil Nadu Jamaat took place at the historic Siraj-um-Munir Masjid, VK Puram, Tamil Nadu on 24-26 December 2021, Summa Alhamdulillah. 

In addition to regular spiritual programmes, the Tamil Nadu Jalsa also witnessed the joyous presence of some members of the Kerala Jamaat who travelled from the Noor'ul Islam Masjid under the leadership of Mukarram Amir Jamaludeen Raother Saheb of Mathra, after the conclusion of the Kerala Jalsa to the Mosque in Tamil Nadu in great solidarity with their Tamil brethren,  and they were well recieved by the brothers in Tamil Nadu, led by Hazrat Mukarram Amir Khwajah Muhyiuddin Saleem Saheb and Hazrat Mukarram Shahul Hameed Faizal Saheb of Kottar, Masha Allah, Allah-u-Akbar. 

Reproduced Below are extracts from the Kerala Jalsa Report along with certain photos taken on the occasion by the brothers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 

                          

'In addition to the members in Mathra; brothers and families from Palakkad, Kaliyikkavila, Karunagappally and Delhi, also could reach the Markaz venue ahead of the commencement of the two-day programme. 

On the first day, all brothers and sisters collectively offered the Tahajjud prayers at 4.45 am, and it was followed later, at 5:10 am, by the Namaz-e-Fajr. Mukarram Amir Jamaludin Raother Saheb conducted a Dars-ul-Qur’an (Surah Al Fatihah), immediately after the Fajr Namaz. After morning works and breakfast, and also a round of Waqar-e-Amal around the Masjid premises and surroundings; Jamaat members assembled at the Markaz complex at 10.00 am, ahead of the special Inaugural message of Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) for the Kerala Jalsa. In the first session of the day, Recitation of the Holy Qur’an and Translation was done by our brother DA Zainul Abdeen Saheb. Muhammad Sabir Saheb of Palakkad recited a Nazm on the occasion. Mukarram Amir Saheb offered a welcome speech for all members present at the meeting. After the welcome Speech, members listened to the Discourse telecast live from Mauritius over the YouTube, Alhamdulillah.

Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius, in his special Jalsa Message to the Jamaat, underscored the importance of being modest and humble in personal and social life and the need to shun arrogance and other manifestations of nafs so as to progress in the Path. In furtherance of shared objectives, members need to show respect for elders and other Jamaat representatives and follow their instructions devised for the common benefit of all. Hazrat Saheb (aba) wanted everyone to live their days without malice, doubts and disputes. Back-biting, spite, jealousy, hatred, and distancing oneself and family from common programs are all best avoided through mutual goodwill and a big heart. Respect for ‘unity in diversity’ is also critical for building solidarity across our socially-induced divisions and identity-distinctions. Hazrat Saheb (aba) also highlighted the need for personal reform and commitment to action so as to remain in the straight and correct Path as a group of believers in these turbulent times.

At 6.25 pm, the second Session started after the Maghrib Namaz. In the final session of the day, Recitation of the Holy Qur’an and Translation was done by our brother Sulfikar Ali Saheb. Zaki Mubarak Aziz Raother recited a Nazm on the occasion. The session on the ‘Fulfilled Prophecies of the Khalifatullah of the age’ was chaired by Fazil Jamal Saheb. Sadiq Ali Saheb made a speech on the theme, describing in detail some of the prophecies that were fulfilled in our times- including the Tawaf of the Ka’aba by the Khalifatullah Al Mahdi- as is famously prophecized by the Holy Prophet (sa) long back about the signs of the Promised Messiah in 2018. In his speech, Fazil Jamal Saheb noted some of the revelations received by Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) that foretold of major events that took place in recent times: 9/11 attacks; world financial crisis and energy price escalations; the Divine wrath on the pharaoh of Israel, Ariel Sharon; revelatory knowledge about the death of President Yasser Arafat of Palestine as it happened; humiliating punishment on those who vilify the Holy Prophet (sa); national political developments in Mauritius, and more recently, the fall of President Donald Trump of the United States. Members appreciated the session on the fulfillment of Prophecies as it brought out many facts and details that were mostly unknown to the new members, Alhamdulillah.  

On 23^rd December, Day-2 of the Jalsa, members performed the Tahajjud prayers. At 4:45 am. Later, Namaz-e-Fajr was offered at 5.10 am, led by Fazil Jamal Saheb. This was followed by the Dars-ul-Qur’an session with the Amir Saheb, and a Dars-ul-Hadith by Sadiq Ali Saheb.

Sadr- Siraj Makin Nadheera Sudheer Saheba and the team held their special Session of the Jalsa.

After the Zuhr Namaz and lunch and rest, in the afternoon, by 3.00 pm, the Jamaat members assembled to listen to the special programme for Children, session chaired by Sadiq Ali Saheb.  Arshana Sabir, Zachariah Ibnu Zain, Munir Ahmad Azim, Zaki Mubarak Aziz Raother and Zaahidaah Rayhaanah were the participants, reciting the Holy Qur’an portions they have learnt so far; Rabbana Duahs, Nazm in different languages, etc. The performance of recitation of all “Asmaul Husna” (Divine attributes) by Zachariah Ibnu Zain deserves a special mention.

In the evening after Maghrib-Isha Namaz, members assembled for the final meeting of the Jalsa chaired by Mukarram Amir Saheb. DA Zainul Abdeen Saheb recited the Holy Qur’an. Thereafter, the father-daughter duo of Muhammad Sabir Saheb and Arshana Sabir recited a Nazm on the occasion.

Our brothers Sadiq Ali Saheb, Abdul Sudheer Saheb and Sulfikar Ali Saheb spoke on different topics: “Divine Calamities”, “On the Recent Virus Outbreak”, “On the Signs of the Day of Judgement” respectively. Zaki Mubarak Aziz Raother also recited a Nazm on the occasion. Likewise, all members shared their experiences and the joy that they found in being part of the two day event of the Jalsa, Alhamdulillah.

In the closing session, Prizes were distributed to the young members of the Jamaat: Munir Ahmad Azim, Zachariah Ibnu Zain, Zaki Mubarak Aziz Raother, Arshana Sabir and Zaahidah Rayhaanah for their enthusiastic participation and meritorious performances. Senior members of the Jamaat distributed the prizes to the kids.

Mukarram Amir Saheb offered the closing speech of the Jalsa, reminding everyone that Islam’s spiritual message is one that is inextricably intertwined with a call to action in our lives. And for the reconstruction of the broken world, he exhorted that we need to summon all our inner reserves and energy and equip ourselves to rise up to the mighty challenge of reforming and purifying our own evil-prone selves- first and foremost. He hoped that gatherings like our Jalsa are meaningful, as it reminds us of our grave duties and of the larger challenges in our spiritual journeys even when we return our respective places and lives, Insha Allah, Aameen.

Jalsa Photos from Tamil Nadu & Kerala