‘Massih Maoud Day’ 2025

 

A Celebration of Spiritual Revival in this Era

 

23rd March is a day of immense historical and spiritual significance. For it marks a momentous event in the annals of the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya; it was on this day in 1889 that the Promised Messiah and Mahdi Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian, accepted the first Bai’at (initiation of discipleship) of Hazrat Maulvi Hakkim Nooruddin Bhervi (ra). For devout Ahmadis, the spiritual relationship of Bai’at was not an ordinary undertaking, but a pure Divine covenant, fulfilling a sublime prophecy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) regarding the revival of Islam in the Later days.

Today, almost 136 years after the great spiritual event of the establishment of the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya in 1889 by the then promised Massih Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian, his true spiritual legacy of Divine revelations is found only in the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International. While Ahmadis remaining with the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Qadian as well as the Lahore Anjuman carry out the publication and dissemination of religious literature, just like every other Muslim denominational groups do in our times; Allah (twt) has blessed the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam with the fortune of being the flagship of the specially- chosen, Divinely-raised messenger of this Islamic era, the Fifteenth century of Islam, in the person of Hazrat Imam Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Al Massih Maoud Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius.

Hence, today, as we reflect upon this sacred occasion of the first Bai’at, we are not merely commemorating an event from the past, nor are we celebrating as Ahmadis did in history. Instead, we celebrate the living truth of Islam in this era—a truth upheld not by human hands but by the Hand of Almighty Allah (twt), ensuring the continuity of divine guidance through His chosen servants, Subhaan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar! 

Zakaat in Islam

  

Alhamdulillah, twelve days of fasting have already passed [in other countries, slightly more than this], and I hope that each one of you is making the most of these blessed days to come closer to Allah. Insha-Allah.

 

Today, I return to an important subject, which is Zakaat, the third pillar of Islam. I have noticed that despite the explanations provided about Zakaat, this subject remains unclear to many of you. Hence, I come once again on this subject and request all my disciples to refer to my past sermons, as well as what I am going to say to you today. Compile this into a small booklet and distribute it to everyone so that you have a reference regarding Zakaat and can clearly understand how you need to calculate Zakaat and upon what assets you need to apply it.

 

First of all: What is Zakaat? It is a tax that Allah has made obligatory for all adult Muslims (who have reached puberty) and who possess the minimum sum upon which Zakaat is mandatory, referred to as “Nisaab.” This tax purifies the wealth of believers, not only bringing more Barakat (blessings) to their worldly and spiritual possessions but also serving as an essential means for Islam to gather sufficient funds and resources to help its progression globally. Additionally, it strengthens and enriches the poor, alleviates their suffering from poverty, and offers them a new chance to rebuild their lives – to give them a fresh start in life. Therefore, it is called the Purification Tax (a purifying tax) because sharing it with the less fortunate encourages kindness, generosity, and a balance of wealth within society, redistributing wealth to prevent the rich from becoming too rich and the poor from becoming too poor.

Zakat: The Purification Tax

  

The purification of the heart is very important. A believer cannot perfect their (i.e. his or her) faith in Islam without purifying their heart and soul. With the month of Ramadan, which serves as a training for the upcoming 11 months, Allah has provided several means in a believer’s life to not only purify their wealth but also their heart. One of these means is Zakat.

 

The Creator (Allah) and His beloved Messenger (pbuh) have always linked the purification of the body with that of the heart. Zakat purifies the heart and has several meanings. According to the root of its letters (Ze, Kaaf, Waw), Zakat means ‘to purify,’ ‘the purification of the heart,’ or even ‘the complete purification of the heart,’ which includes the purification of our soul and inner self. The purification of the heart involves the purification of all the members of our body.

 

Allah has established Zakat to purify our hearts and our possessions. Through Zakat, Allah illuminates our hearts as well as all the other members of our body. When we give Zakat in the way of our Creator, our possessions and our souls are purified. Why? Because of the joy it brings, and our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used to do it wholeheartedly, helping the needy, which brought him much contentment as he spread wealth to the poor to eradicate poverty and give the needy the chance to live with dignity. This joy of the Prophet (pbuh) was translated into a radiant smile, his heart flooded with contentment for helping others, especially Muslims - those who believed in the one true God and in him (pbuh) as the Prophet of Allah.

The Month of Fasting

  

Ramadan is here once again. This blessed month is filled with many blessings and offers a unique opportunity to every Muslim. To fully benefit from it, it is essential to understand what this month symbolizes and what we can gain from it to come closer to Allah and His paradise.

 

Allah says in the Holy Quran:

“O you who believe! Fasting has been enjoined upon you as they were enjoined upon those before you, so that you may be God-fearing (attain Taqwa)” (Al-Baqara 2:184).

 

Divine commandments, including fasting during Ramadan, aim to instil piety (taqwa) in the hearts of believers. They help purify the soul, develop patience, seek forgiveness for sins, and obtain divine rewards. Fasting during Ramadan, in particular, is a way to draw closer to Allah, strengthen one’s faith, and engage in deep spiritual reflection. It also instils values such as discipline, empathy towards the less fortunate, and gratitude for the blessings received.

The Spring of Revelations @ 25

 

'Spring is here again: Once again, God's Word is fulfilled’- a Divine revelation received by the Promised Messiah (as).

For perceptive minds, Islam is the enduring path and faith of ‘Tawheed’; the religion taught by all prophets from the dawn of history, and perfected by the holy Prophet Muhammad (sa); a pure path that remains alive through a chain of saints and reformers who follow in the footsteps of the holy Prophet (sa) till the Day of Judgement, Insha Allah. Most certainly, the appearance of heavenly-imbued souls in every era of Islam takes place through the Will and Grace of Allah (swt)- a moment of spiritual rejuvenation and celebration for the spiritual seekers, Subhaan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar!    

 

Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah, 07 March 2025 marks an important day in the spiritual life and Divine mission of Hazrat Imam Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius, the holy founder of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International. For, it was on this day and month in the year 2000 that an important, mystical dream was experienced by Hazrat Munir Saheb, a dream that foretold, in its own unique settings, the commencement of a special Divine Manifestation in the present era; the emergence of a ‘luminous moon’ [Qamaram Munira] in the darkened heavens of Islamic spirituality.

 

By the grace of Allah, a narration of Hazrat Munir’s spiritual dreams and visions of March 2000 is publicly available through the writings of an important direct witness-participant, Zafrullah Domun Saheb. In an official declaration dated 23 November 2005, Domun Saheb also wrote about other, related spiritual experiences reflecting on the nature of the mystical experiences and the early shaping of the Divine Manifestation in Mauritius.  Anyone who is interested in understanding spiritual phenomena would profit by paying attention to this extract from the Declaration below:

Al-Fatiha: A Commentary

 

The Quran is an ocean of knowledge and guidance for humanity. It’s very first chapter, an ardent invocation to Allah, embodies the essence of the Quran and the connection between man and his Creator. Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening of the Quran, is also referred to as Ummul-Quran (the Mother of the Quran). Indeed, Surah Al-Fatiha is so significant that without its recitation in every Rakah (cycle) of our prayers (Salat), those prayers are considered incomplete.

 

Therefore, Surah Al-Fatiha can be seen as a chapter enclosing the entire Quran, with the remaining chapters serving as commentaries on this exalted Surah. We must always bear in mind the profound importance of this Surah, as it holds the key, the solution, and the remedy to many seemingly insurmountable challenges, hardships, problems, and ailments. Reflect also on how, in Surah Al-Baqara, Allah declares: This is a perfect Book, containing no doubt, and it is guidance only for the “Muttaqi” (those who are pious, fear Allah and are conscious of Him).

Prophecy Continous: On 'Musleh Ma'ud'

 

The Messiah’s Promised Son

 

We express our gratitude to Allah, Who, through His boundless mercy, has always sent guidance in the form of His Books, His laws, and His prophets, messengers, revivers of faith, and reformers of His religion. When we reflect on the countless blessings Allah has bestowed upon humanity, we realise that we could never fully thank Him for all of them.

 

When we study the Holy Quran, we find that Allah has honoured the Ummah of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) with an exceptional distinction: Allah Himself established Islam as His perfect religion and named it Islam. Within Islam, unlike the nations of the past where Allah’s messengers and prophets were sent only to their respective peoples, we see that for Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) and all his spiritual progeny, this favour continues until the Day of Judgement. Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) and his spiritual descendants, the prophets of Allah from his Ummah, were sent not only for the people among whom he was born but for all of humanity.

After Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), Allah blessed his Ummah and all of humanity with the advent of  Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian, a small and remote village in India. He came as a prophet-reformer, which means that he and all those who came after Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh)—like this humble servant standing before you – cannot bring new divine laws. We receive divine revelations containing Allah’s instructions, yes, but these are not revelations that form a new sacred book like the Quran. The Holy Quran remains the final book of divine law, and all prophet-reformers of Islam are sent whenever people deviate from the teachings of Islam. Allah sends messengers and prophets like Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) and me to correct these errors and guide people back to the right path. The Quran remains the Quran, the perfect word of Allah, and the divine revelations granted to us, the followers of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), who have been favoured by Allah to become prophet-reformers, are revelations meant to guide people in our respective eras and to support and direct them towards the teachings of the Holy Quran.