Thursday, June 3, 2021

'Ilham': Recent Divine Messages- V


Hazrat Muhyi-ud-Din Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba)  of Mauritius is a living saint and servant of God: a spiritual preceptor and model-exemplar of Islam in our times. A frequent recipient of Divine revelations and spiritually-infused messages from the Unseen for the past two decades now, the mystical experiences of Imam Azim (aba) rhyme with the finest of such revelatory experiences of great savants ever reported in the annals of Muslim communities around the world. Most certainly, Imam Azim (aba) has been blessed with an abundance of Divine communications and spiritual messages to a level and scale unheard of in the records of the Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya since the times of the Promised Massih Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian (1835-1908 CE)Like the Promised Messiah (as) in the previous era, Imam Azim (aba) today claims Divine revelations and messages as the authority behind his spiritual mission: Allah (swt) charged him with the mighty task of reclaiming and revitalizing the enduring message of Tawheed in this era, and emblematic of this Divinely-infused spiritual role, bestowed upon him several titles- Hazrat, Amir-ul-Mu’mineen, Muhyi-ud-Din Khalifatullah; Mujaddid, Messiah, etc. Hence, Divinely-raised with a mandate to serve Islam in this era, Imam Azim (aba) is the Holy Founder of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al International- a devotional community of Muslims around the world who are committed to rejuvenate the Heavenly Way of Islam in their own lives and among the people.

Reproduced below are certain recent Divine revelations received by Hazrat Saheb (aba) on 30-31 May 2021. These messages from Beyond call our attention to the grim situation of the world: a world that has abandoned the protective shade of Divine regulations and has virtually embraced the lure of evil and inequity at the cost of peace, justice and fairness. Reminding believers about the duty to obey God and His messenger, the revelation underscores the need for an open and receptive mind that is capable of carefully listening and following the messages and advices that contain true life for the believers. What distinguishes a hypocrite from a believer is their contrasting attitudes to faith. Beyond verbal profession of belief, a true believer is seriously committed to the obligations of Faith. Such a believer diligently upholds God's commandments concerning just living in society, safeguarding the Amanat of Bai'at at all costs till their last breath in this world...it is such a community of believers that shall inherit the grand Divine promise on Fath-e-Islam in the Later Days, Insha-Allah, Aameen. 

Read  the Divine Revelations Below:      

The situation around the world 

Time will come soon for great destruction. Some of my disciples have no food for themselves. 

 يَا رَبِّ إِنَّ قَوْمِي اتَّخَذُوا هَٰذَا بروح القدس مَهْجُورًا ۝ وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَا لِكُلِّ نَبِيٍّ عَدُوًّا مِّنَ الْمُجْرِمِينَ ۗ وَكَفَىٰ بِرَبِّكَ هَادِيًا وَنَصِيرًا ۝

 

"Oh My Rab/Lord/Creator verily my people had abandoned this Divine Revelation [i.e. such revelations which came through the Holy Spirit], not acted on its teachings. Thus, from the sinful people We made enemies for every Prophet. Your Lord is a Sufficient Guide and Helper."

Monday, May 24, 2021

The Quest for 'Ummat-e-Wahida'


The time period of a Khalifatullah or a Divinely-inspired messenger is a vital phase in the spiritual and political spheres of his community. For instance, when Jesus (as) appeared among the Israelites, the spiritual (and political) expectation of the times was that he would establish the Heavenly Kingdom on Earth. Likewise, when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) preached Islam in Arabia, it eventually resulted in the establishment of a just and humane political order in the land as well. Indeed, the Islamic Aqeedah  contains within it the design and seeds of an equitable social order that will truly liberate humans from the chains and shackles that confine them to the clutches of Taghut and other satanic elements.


In this era of a Khalifatullah, political and material conditions of our societies clearly point to a world in decadence, disarray and anarchy, with much violence and bloodshed and unconscionable inequalities and rampant corruption. While capitalist social orders swear by civic freedom and liberties, and secular laws passed in people's assemblies are ostensibly for providing justice and welfare to the people, corruption and decadence have permeated every fiber of nations. Despite claims of being democracies that value freedom and liberties of people, the reality on the ground is such that much injustice and exploitation of the vulnerable take place on an everyday basis, ravaging our pretentious claims of being civilized peoples. All of these call for a just social and political order that protects the vulnerable from the 'slavery' of the 'free' (the rich and the influential).


In the reconstruction of the deeply-flawed and anarchical world order in our times, Islamic values can shine a light in ensuring freedom from slavery and other inhuman exploitation. Against this backdrop of the quest for a just world order, in his Friday Sermon of 21 May 2021~ 08 Shawwal 1442 AH Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius spoke about role of Islamic Aqeedah in reimaging the world order and in the creation of another world. 

Thursday, May 20, 2021

'Pray for Humanity'

This year, the Muslims of Mauritius celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Jummah on 14 May 2021~01 Shawwal 1442 AH. In his Khutba Jummah on the occasion, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) marked the solemnity of the occasion by reminding the congregation of believers about their obligations towards the Almighty and to humanity at large. Calling attention to the structural imbalances,  and growing disparity between the rich and the poor in all our societies and the profound negative consequences these systemic inequities may have on the future of our children, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) underscores the need for urgent action to address issues of poverty, vagrancy, and social exclusion of deprived sections. In this context, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) recommends the renewal of original Islamic Zakaat norms in the devotional and social praxis of the Muslims so as to construct a more equitable social and economic order.     

Moreover, in a context of great upheavals and calamitous events shaking humanity to its core, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) counsels the Ummah to demonstrate brotherhood and solidarity and to rise above differences, in finding answers to difficult challenges in saving humanity from the brink of disaster. Recommending everyone to benefit from the deep resources of the living faith of Islam, including the exemplary model of the Holy Prophet (sa), Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) exhorts the believers to become truly caring, generous and compassionate individuals who feel the pain and do everything they can to wipe the tears of fellow humans. "Today the world needs loyal adherents of this Rahmatul-lil-Aalameen who are ready to sacrifice themselves and their possessions for the well-being of mankind," notes Hazrat Saheb (aba). 


Read the Friday Sermon Below:


The Safeguard of Humanity

I am thankful to Allah (swt) that He has given us the opportunity to have two Eids today (one Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Jummah). As all our Muslims brothers, sisters and children know, the holy month of Ramadan, during which fasting is obligatory for those professing the Islamic faith, is a perpetual reminder of their other obligations to the Almighty and to humanity at large. One of them is Zakaat which represents an annual levy on their income and assets. Over the last couple of decades we have seen the emergence of a number of benevolent societies which in a very scientific and professional manner and in strict accordance with the precepts of the Shariah have endeavoured to collect and channel the proceeds of Zakaat donations to the most needy and deserving members of society. 

The fact remains, however that notwithstanding the above initiatives and in spite of the substantial progress our country has made, a number of Mauritian citizens [and the other peoples of the earth] has been left on the fringe of this development. Living as they do, in the precarious conditions engendered by poverty, these persons daily chores seems like a battle against hope, not only for obtaining the basic comforts of a home but incredible as it may appear, even for their daily meals. The plight of the children is made worse as they are deprived of the essential tools to enable them to benefit from proper schooling and education which might have helped to extricate themselves from the shackles they are imprisoned in. 

I hope that in the coming year we might be able to pool our efforts together so as to buy some solace to all those in our countries [and especially here in Mauritius] who are still struggling to survive. The help, devotion and contribution of each of us Muslims, be it in Mauritius and the world at large is needed to enable those necessities of life to reach their proper destination. This is the actual reason that the Zakaat has been instituted by Allah and His Messenger (pbuh), to enable the equal repartition of riches between the rich and the poor, to maintain the balance of wealth in the Islamic world and beyond.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

'Eid-ul-Fitr' Sermon 2021


Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Muhyi-ud-Din Munir A. Azim (aba) delivered Eid-ul-Fitr Khutba at the historic Bai't-uz-Zikr Masjid, Mauritius on 14 May 2021~ 01 Shawwal 1442 AH. In his special Eid-ul-Fitr Discourse, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) spoke on the significance of inner peace and happiness as a spiritual value. Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid  is an occasion of festivities and celebration for devout Muslims busy in accomplishing deeds of sacrifice and piety throughout the fasting month. While the spiritual training of Ramadan will guard them in the Divine Path, the believer needs to recognize and adopt the culture of peace that Islam recommends for the journey of life. 

Peace is a primary virtue of a just society, and only those who are at peace with themselves can construct a civilized social order. In the absence of inner peace and contentment among individuals, social reality will bound to be riven with tensions and conflicts. Violence and mayhem that we see around can all be traced back to troubled and turbulent inner lives of people at the centre of such chaos. As against 'synthetic' happiness that is sought to be pursued through professional glory and personal relationships, true happiness depends on recognition of spiritual truths. When the believer entrusts his life and fortunes to God, and lives with full confidence in the wisdom and choices of the Almighty through following the spiritual values He (twt) approves of; such a believer enjoys inner tranquillity and pure happiness amidst the conditions obtained in everyday life. Indeed, a believer needs to become an embodiment of peace through recognizing God's commandments on just living as reflected in spiritual and moral values that promote selflessness and pure disposition in all situations of life, notes Hazrat Saheb (aba) in this sublime discourse.   


Read the Eid-ul-Fitr Sermon Below: 


Peace and Happiness

Eid-ul-Fitr is the gift of Allah (swt), so I wish to convey my warmest greetings and best wishes to all my Muslim brothers, sisters, and children, and especially all my dear and sincere disciples around the world. May Allah (swt) reward all Muslims for their endurance as well as their obedience and devotion to Him during the Holy month of Ramadan. Since fasting is obligatory on all Muslims during Ramadan, celebrating Eid today is incumbent upon all our Muslims brothers, sisters and children as a community; it is the occasion offered to us all to enjoy the divine favours upon us, to rejoice, to wear our best, to be at our best and to eat and drink what best has been prepared for it is expressly forbidden to fast on this festive day. But as always in Islam, all in the spirit of moderation!