Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al
Islam International Hazrat Muhyi-ud-Din Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad
Azim (aba) of Mauritius, and the International Sadr of the Siraj Makin
Djawaharatul Kamal- the women’s wing of the Jamaat- Hazrat Ummul Mu’mineen
Fazli Amena Varsally completed a historic visit to India between 16 January and
10 February 2023, Alhamdulillah. As
reported earlier, during this all-India visit, Hazrat Saheb (aba)
and team found time to meet with disciples and followers in various parts of
the country: visiting Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south, and also in the north
of India, visiting places such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, and Mumbai.
One of the
highlights of the nearly-month long holy visit was the time spent at the
Noor'ul Islam Masjid- Mathra, 21-28 January 2023, Alhamdulillah. By the grace and blessings of Allah (swt),
this is the third visit of Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) to the historic Masjid in
Kerala in the last decade, Summa
Alhamdulillah. Members of the Jamaat in Kerala still fondly remember Hazrat
Khalifatullah (aba) and members of the pious household visiting the Mathra Masjid
in January 2017, and also later in December 2018: both journeys took place
under the will and pleasure of Almighty Allah. Indeed, the Jalsa (spiritual get-together that took place with the
arrival of the Khalifatullah (aba)] at the Masjid brought so much joy and
happiness to all disciples and followers present on these occasions, Masha Allah, Allah-u-Akbar!
Prophetic
teachings note the significance of maintaining mutual relationships and
beneficial exchanges: “Visit each other periodically. It will increase your love. Exchange gifts,
you’ll grow to love one another.” Once again, by the immense grace and blessings of
Allah (swt), the visit of the Khalifatullah (aba) and Hazrat Ummul Mu’mineen
Sadr Saheba to the Noor’ul Islam Masjid at Mathra- along with, and accompanied
by, scores of disciples and followers from Tamil Nadu-, virtually created an
atmosphere of spiritual festival (Jalsa) for all humble devotees and servants
of God in this part of the world.
A lot of spiritually-infused activities took place at
the Mathra Masjid and in its surroundings during those blessed days of the Holy
visit: the believers got an exceptional chance to directly-listen to a number
of spiritual discourses of Hazrat Saheb (aba), and also to offer Tahajjud prayers on a number of days as
well as a Jumuah Namaz under his Imamat during this period.
Likewise, the
Programmes at Mathra included the following: recitations of poems in praise of
Allah (swt) and His Prophet (sa) and His Khalifa, the Khalifatullah (aba);
meetings exhorting believers to improve the quantity as well as the quality of
their mutual engagements; new resolutions for the refinement of the Jamaat
system and its functioning; collective brainstorming on effective interventions
for the benefit of the community and society at large through service to
humanity initiatives such as visiting old-age home where elderly mothers are
being taken care of by socially-conscientious persons from other communities,
etc. Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah.
Visiting each other, strengthening brotherly
relations and fostering solidarity are considered among the highest virtues practiced
by the inheritors of Paradise in Islam. An Ahadith reads: ‘Anas (ra) reported: The Prophet (sa) said, “No Muslim servant visits his brother for the sake of Allah but that a caller from the heavens announces: You are purified and Paradise is purified for you! Otherwise, Allah says in the realms of His throne: My servant has visited Me and his guest for My sake, so I am not pleased for him to have any reward other than Paradise.” Indeed, Hazrat Khalifatullah’s visit was intended to foster and promote brotherly
affection and cooperation among the disciples and followers in the country so
that holding fast to the ‘rope of Allah’ in this era, the believers and their
community could make a positive impact on wider society, Insha Allah, Aameen.
It is instructive to note in this context that
during the early days of the Kerala Jamaat, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) received
a very pertinent revelation from Allah:
‘Tell them O My Messiah: 'The richness of faith is
found in a pure heart, true dedication to the cause of Allah and obedience to
you as My representative and beloved Messenger of this era.'
Allah is pleased that such endeavours have been made
by your disciples in Kerala to recognise you as My Messenger and the message
brought by you to the world. Your humble prayers have been graced with divine
attention. The Hands of Allah was over their hands, reaffirming their belief in
you.
Tell them: 'Never let go of the rope of Allah, never
turn your backs to the signs you received and the oath of allegiance you took,
for then neither Allah nor the angels nor any living human or any creature can
ever help you against Allah.'
Approval has come from your Lord, thus, make them
close to you, as brethren of the same mother and advise them so that they may
achieved spiritual insight and come closest to Allah. The Mighty and Wise is
ever Watching. All Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.’
--- (Received late at night on Friday 08 October 2010)
Mukarram Amir
Jamaluddin Raother Saheb of Mathra led the Noor’ul Islam Masjid community in
making preparations for and in welcoming the holy guests. Jamaat officials including
Naib Amir and Coordinator of the Visit programme Mukarram Sulfikar Ali Saheb,
Secretary-Finance DA Zainul Abdeen Saheb, Secretary-Taalim Sadiq Ali Saheb,
Secretary-in charge of social media communications Zachariah Ibn Zain,
Secretary Tarbiyyat Muhammad Sabir Saheb, and Secretary- Ziafat Muhammad
Sudheer Saheb, Sadr Siraj Makin Fauzia Jamal Saheba, Sofiya Beevi Saheba,
Rajeena Saheba, and Faezah Saheba participated in coordinating various
functions during these days: may Allah (swt) bless them all in the best of ways
for their sacrifices and services, Aameen.
Noor’ul Islam
Masjid- Mathra
Perhaps readers might be curious about the origins of the present Noor’ul Islam Masjid at Mathra. The fascinating story this far can be broadly summarized in the following words: Originally built in
the early years of the 15th century Hijri- in the second half of the
1980’s- by Mukarram R. Jamaluddin Raother Saheb of Mathra as a spiritual space
of pure Tawheed- away from the
prevailing Sunni Muslim doctrinal impurities and associated ritualistic
practices bordering on Bid’ah and Shirk in the village- and for deep
meditation and Divine invocations in seclusion; the modest and remarkably unostentatious
prayer room became the hub of the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya activities once Jamaluddin Saheb became the
first person from the area to embrace the spiritual mission of Hazrat Mirza
Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian, in February 1988.
Almost two decades later, with
decadence and materialism eating into the vitals of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Qadian
as an institutional empire, and Allah (swt) manifesting His Divine Will by
raising an Elect in the shores of Africa, Jamaluddin Saheb once again adjusted
his spiritual lens and embraced the new Divine Manifestation in Mauritius. In
October 2010, with the acceptance of the spiritual claims of Hazrat
Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) as the Mujaddid
and Muhyiuddin of the present era [the
15th century of Islam], and with the establishment of the Jamaat Ul
Sahih Al Islam International in Kerala; for the third time in 40 years, the
Mathra ‘Noor’ul Islam Masjid’- a name blessed and chosen by Hazrat Khalifatullah
(aba)- renewed its spiritual mission of pure Tawheed, Subhaan Allâh, Alhamdulillah,
Allah-u-Akbar!
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