(i) Allah
(ii) Our Paradise
(iii) God Does Exist
(iv) The Existence of God
(v) True Recognition of God
Click to read: ID-DAWL JULY 2020
(i) Allah
(ii) Our Paradise
(iii) God Does Exist
(iv) The Existence of God
(v) True Recognition of God
Click to read: ID-DAWL JULY 2020
Il-Biża’ jew it-Tama?Source: It-Torċa, il-Ħadd 28ta’ Ġunju 2020, minn Laiq Ahmed Atif, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta, amjmalta@gmail.com
Wara dawn il-ġimgħat tant diffiċli minħabba l-pandemija COVID-19, meta kulħadd baqa’ d-dar, u l-iskejjel u l-ħwienet kienu magħluqin, issa bil-mod il-mod qed nerġgħu lura lejn il-ħajja normali u l-gvern qed jgħin lin-nies sabiex igawdu l-ħajja tagħhom u sabiex jiftħu n-negozji u l-ħwienet tagħhom mingħajr biża’.
Naħseb huwa ħafna importanti li nħallu l-biża’ barra u minflok nittamaw li l-ħajja se terġa’ lura lejn in-normal fl-iqsar żmien possibbli. Għandna niżirgħu ż-żerriegħa tat-tama u mhux tal-biża’, imma fl-istess ħin nibqgħu attenti ħafna.
Bla dubju ta’ xejn, bħal fil-bqija tad-dinja, pajjiżna wkoll għadda minn żminijiet diffiċli u bla preċedent. Biex nilqgħu għall-imxija tal-Coronavirus, fuq pariri tal-awtoritajiet tas-saħħa, ittieħdu diversi miżuri biex tkun issalvagwardata s-saħħa tal-pubbliku. Għalhekk, huwa ferm importanti li nisimgħu l-gvern u l-awtoritajiet tas-saħħa u nieħdu l-miżuri ta’ prekawzjoni kollha b’serjetà sħiħa. Għandna biex nibżgħu għalina u għal ħaddieħor. Għandna biex nifhmu li ż-żmien diffiċli ma għaddiex kompletament u skont l-awtoritajiet tas-saħħa l-virus għadu magħna. Illum il-ġurnata, meta naraw is-sitwazzjoni sħiħa, ir-riskju naqas imma mhux spiċċa kompletament.
Għalhekk, huwa ferm importanti li kull wieħed u kull waħda minna għandna nkunu prudenti u viġilanti meta noħorġu barra u rridu nilbsu l-maskri, nużaw is-sanitizers u nieħdu ħsieb id-distanza soċjali.
Nemmen li flimkien kollox huwa possibbli. Jekk aħna nibqgħu magħqudin u prudenti, ninsab konvint bis-sħiħ li bil-barka ta’ Allah aħna kapaċi li nirbħu din l-isfida kompletament.
Il-Qaddis Profeta Muħammad, is-sliem għalih, kien dejjem jgħid li għandna biex inxerrdu paċi u serenità, għandna nagħmlu affarijiet faċli għan-nies. Huwa qal, li: “Agħmlu r-reliġjon ħafifa ħalli n-nies isegwuha; u la ttaqqluhiex. Xandru r-reliġjon b’mod xieraq, u mhux b’mod li tnaffru lin-nies minnha.”
F’dawn il-ġranet naħseb huwa importanti wisq li meta qegħdin ngħaddu matul dan iż-żmien diffiċli, aħna nagħtu s-serħan tal-moħħ lin-nies.
Il-Qaddis Profeta Muħammad, is-sliem għalih, kien jgħid: “Kull min iserraħ lil xi bniedem li jemmen minn xi saram ta’ din id-dinja, Alla jserrħu minn xi saram ta’ Jum il-Qawmien. U min jgħin lil xi ħadd fil-bżonn, Alla jgħinu f’din id-dinja u fl-Oħra. U min jostor xi nuqqas ta’ wieħed, Alla jostru f’din id-dinja u fl-Oħra. Alla jgħin lill-qaddej li jgħin lil ħuh.”
Dan iż-żmien jitlob minna biex nuru rispett u solidarjetà lejn dawk kollha li b’xi mod jew ieħor intlaqtu mill-imxija tal-COVID-19. Għandna biex ngħinu lil ħutna li huma fil-bżonn sabiex flimkien bħala nazzjon aħna lkoll inħarsu u nibqgħu b’saħħitna. Huwa ferm importanti li niftakru wkoll f’dawk li huma inqas ixxurtjati minna u nuru ġenerożità u solidarjetà magħhom. Għandna biex nixegħlu x-xemgħa tat-tama li għada jkun aħjar mil-lum.
Il-Qaddis Profeta Muħammad, is-sliem għalih, enfasizza dal-punt ħafna u qal: “Il-bniedem ġeneruż huwa qrib ta’ Alla l-Għoli, qrib tan-nies, qrib tal-Ġenna u mbiegħed min-Nar. Ix-xħiħ huwa mbiegħed minn Alla, imbiegħed min-nies, imbiegħed mill-Ġenna, u qrib tan-Nar. Il-bniedem bla tagħlim li huwa ġeneruż huwa egħżeż għal Alla minn dak li jqim lil Alla iżda huwa xħiħ.”
Ejja nkunu ġenerużi u nuru solidarjetà ma’ dawk fil-bżonn tul dawn il-jiem sabiex flimkien nirbħu din il-ġlieda. Ejjew inwasslu flimkien il-messaġġ ta’ “Tama” lill-poplu Malti u Għawdxi, b’mod partikolari lejn kull min b’xi mod intlaqat mill-imxija tal-pandemija tal-Coronavirus. Ejjew ningħaqdu flimkien, u naħdmu id f’id biex inbiddlu din il-paġna ta’ tbatija lejn il-prosperità u l-kuntentizza. U kif jgħidu bl-Ingliż ‘united we stand divided we fall’. Għalhekk, flimkien kollox huwa possibbli.
Allah says in the Holy Quran:
“And walk not in the earth haughtily, for thou canst not rend the earth, nor canst thou reach the mountains in height.” (17:38)
The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him said: “Whoever has a mustard seed’s weight of pride (arrogance) in his heart, shall not be admitted into Paradise. And whoever has a mustard seed’s weight of faith in his heart, shall not be admitted into the Fire.” (Jami Al-Tirmidhi, Kitab Al-Birr Wa Al-Silah)
“If you possess a special characteristic, do not make it a means of showing arrogance, because this will distance you from righteous deeds and you will not be able to step closer to progress. Such a person begins to think that they have attained great heights and thus, becomes devoid of further improvement.
The second indication in this [verse] is that man’s progress is inevitably human progress and one should rejoice to the extent that is befitting for man. Man should remember that no matter how great one’s achievements are, they are incapable of tearing the earth apart, meaning that they are earthbound.” (Tafsir-e-Kabir, vol. 4, p.335)
It is a common practice to give expression to one’s pleasure or to draw attention to any particular matter by the clapping of hands and the Arabs used to follow the same practice.
The Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, however, so loved the remembrance of God that for these purposes also he substituted the praise and remembrance of God in place of the clapping of hands. On one occasion while he was occupied with some important matter, the time of the next service drew near and he directed that Abu Bakrra (one of his companions) should lead the prayers.
Shortly thereafter he was able to conclude the business upon which he was engaged and proceeded at once to the mosque. Abu Bakrra was leading the prayers but when the congregation perceived that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa had arrived, they began to clap their hands for the purpose both of giving expression to their joy at his arrival and also to draw Abu Bakrra‘s attention to the fact that the Prophetsa himself had arrived. Thereupon Abu Bakrra stepped back and made room for the Holy Prophetsa to lead the prayers.
When the prayers were over, the Prophetsa addressed Abu Bakrra and said: “Why did you step back after I had directed you to lead the prayers?” Abu Bakrra replied: “O Messengersa of Allah! How would it befit the son of Abu Quhafara to lead the prayers in the presence of the Messenger of Allah?”
Then addressing the congregation the Prophetsa said: “Why did you clap your hands? It is not seemly that while you are engaged in the remembrance of God you should clap your hands. If it should so happen that during the course of prayers attention has to be drawn to some matter, instead of clapping your hands you should utter the name of God aloud. This would draw attention to whatever may have to be taken note of.” (Life of Muhammadsa, p. 205-206)
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah (as) says:
“A God-fearing person can find more happiness in a hut, than a worldly person, who is a slave to greed and avarice, can ever find even in a magnificent castle. The more a worldly person acquires the material wealth of this world, the more they are confronted with afflictions. Hence, remember that true comfort and pleasure is not partaken of by worldly people. Do not be mislead to believe that abundant wealth, expensive and elegant clothing, and fine foods can bring happiness. Absolutely not. True happiness depends on righteousness alone.” (Malfuzat, vol. 1, p. 280)
Hazrat Abu Musa, Allah be pleased with him, narrates:
“Once while we were on a journey with the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, people started exclaiming rather loudly, ‘Allahu Akbar!’ (God is the Greatest). The Holy Prophet Muhammadsa said:
‘O people! Adopt a course of moderation. You are not addressing one who is deaf or absent. You are addressing The One Who is All Hearing, Ever Present and is already with you.’” (Sahih Muslim)
His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Spiritual Leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was asked by a child that how he found time to rest and do other activities whilst managing his very busy schedule.
His Holiness stated, “I work in my office and also manage to perform other work too, such as listening to the news.”
He added, “It is all in the mind; if man becomes lazy and says that he does not get enough sleep, then nothing can be accomplished. You must be firm and tell yourself that you need to get such and such work done.” He further said:
“Always smile; this will keep you active.”
(i) Always Smile (ii) Moderation
(iii) Inviting People to Allah
(iv) True Happiness
(v) Relationship with God
(vi) Arrogance
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(i) Ramadan: two basic principles
(ii) Ramadan & Taqwa
(iii) What is Taqwa?
(iv) Our Lord we pray
(v) When I am sick
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In Islam we are taught that saving one innocent life is akin to the saving of the whole of humanity- how many generations are they saving in every shift?
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) said that “one who is not grateful to people, is not grateful to Allah the Almighty either.”
Thank You for Saving Human Lives.
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Il-Pandemija ta’ Covid-19 – Pandemic Covid-19Alla tagħna Mimli bil-Grazzji, Dejjem Ħanin – Sid tad-dinjiet kollha, aħna nirrikorru għalik f’dan iż-żmien diffiċli u bla preċedent fl-istorja tal-bniedem, biex tagħtina l-maħfra, l-għajnuna, id-direzzjoni, il-mogħdrija u barkiet infiniti.
Mulej tagħna, inti ggwidajtna fil-Koran Imqaddes, il-Ktieb Qaddis Tiegħek li:
“Taqtgħu qalbkom qatt mill-ħniena ta’ Alla.” (39:54)
Alla tad-dinjiet kollha Mimli bil-Grazzji, Dejjem Ħanin, illum aħna mdejqin ħafna, aħna nazzjon imdejjaq, qegħdin fi gwerra ma’ vajrus qerriedi li qed jhedded li ma jħallix lil pajjiżna, u fiż-żgur lill-umanità kollha, jeżisti aktar.
Għalhekk f’dawn iċ-ċirkostanzi, aħna niftakru fil-garanzija li tajtna li ‘m’għandna naqtgħu qalbna qatt mill-ħniena Tiegħek’.
Mulej tagħna Mimli Mħabba u Ħniena, b’mod umli ħafna aħna nagħrfu l-fatt li wasalna f’punt li xejn ma jista’ jfejjaqna ħlief il-mogħdrija tiegħek. U għalhekk, b’dan l-inkwiet, aħna nitolbuk li għandna bżonn tal-ħniena Tiegħek.
Għandna kull fiduċja u tama li Inti l-Mulej Ħanin tagħna se jkollok ħniena minna. Il-għaliex, huwa Int li għedt fil-Ktieb Qaddis Tiegħek, il-Koran Imqaddes (2:187) li, kull meta l-qaddejja tiegħi jsibu ruħhom f’sitwazzjoni inkwetanti, u jsaqsu għalija, għidulhom li Jien ninsab fil-qrib, jiena parti minnkom. U kull meta, f’kull ħin, xi ħadd mill-qaddejja mwarrba, iddisprati u mdejqa tiegħi jsejħuli, jiena dejjem weġibt b’mod siewi għal dawn is-sejħiet ta’ wġigħ il-qalb. Għalhekk, inħeġġiġkom biex ma taqtgħux qalbkom u isimgħu minni. U nitlobkom temmnu fija, mhux biss bħala s-Sid u l-Ħallieq tagħkom, iżda emmnu wkoll fil-ħiliet tiegħi li nista’ nsalvakom u nħariskom mill-effetti devastanti ta’ kull epidemija u sofferenzi.
Mulej tagħna, flimkien nitolbuk biex issalvana mill-qerda kkawżata minn dan il-vajrus Covid-19 u minn kull pandemija simili oħra. Nitolbuk biex ikollok ħniena minna.
Id-Dawl (the Light) APRIL 2020
(i) Guide us to the right path
(ii) Forgive & have mercy
(iii) The Pandemic of Covid-19
(iv) What is Sin? (v) What is Virtue?
(vi) Together we Pray
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The Promised Messiah & Mahdi (as), the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat says:
“The pure life that is free from sin is a brilliant ruby which no one possesses today. God Almighty has bestowed that brilliant ruby on me and He has commissioned me that I should inform the world of the way in which that brilliant ruby might be acquired. I affirm with confidence that by treading on this path everyone would certainly acquire it. The only way in which it might be acquired is the true recognition of God; but this is a difficult and delicate matter. A philosopher, as I have said already, contemplating the heavens and earth and reflecting on the perfect orderliness of the universe, merely states that there ought to be a Creator. But I lead to a higher stage and affirm on the basis of my personal experience that God is.” [Malfuzat, Vol. III, p. 16]
“Our paradise lies in our God. Our highest delight is in our God for we have seen Him and have found every beauty in Him. This wealth is worth procuring though one might have to lay down one’s life to procure it. This ruby is worth purchasing though one may have to lose oneself to acquire it.
O ye, who are bereft! run to this fountain and it will satisfy you. It is the fountain of life that will save you. What shall I do, and how shall I impress the hearts with this good news, and by beating what drum shall I make the announcement that this is our God, so that people might hear? What remedy shall I apply to the ears of the people so that they should listen?”
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Coronavirus – COVID_19: How it is affecting the World
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Imam Laiq Ahmed Atif reciting the prayers. May Allah Have Mercy on us all. Ameen. #Coronavirus – #COVID19 #Malta #AhmadiyyaMalta #TurningToLORD #GOD #Allah
The Health Ministry has distributed a booklet explaining the basics of the COVID-19 virus, including how to protect yourself from it. The booklet has been developed by the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate.
“Please read well and follow advice,” Health Minister Hon. Chris Fearne tweeted, in a social media post promoting it.
It is an excellent initiative of MaltaGov to educate the public and spread awareness. Let’s strengthen the hands of our authorities by abiding these guidelines fully. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta appeals to all for following these very important and highly essential guidelines. Thank you. Read the Booklet through this link. https://ahmadiyyamalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid19-general-information-booklet-eng-mlt.pdf
Long Live #Humanity. #Coronavirus #Covid_19 Covid19 General Information Booklet (Eng & Mlt)
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Malta has been very closely monitoring and following the developments and trying to fully comply and abide by all the guidelines and instructions issued by the government and the health authorities. The reason is that obedience to the authorities is a religious duty and the Holy Quran commands Muslims to remain faithful not only to God and Prophet but also the authority they live under. It says:
“O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey His Messenger and those who are in authority over you (Ch.4: V.60).”
According to the instructions of the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Malta is fully abiding by the guidelines issued by the Maltese Government and the health authorities, and has SINCE CANCELLED all the community activities, social engagements and gatherings.
Id-Dawl (the Light) MARCH 2020
(i) Etiquettes (ii) The Future Generations
(iii) The Leaders of Tomorrow
(iv) Pray for your Children
(v) Virtue and Righteousness
(vi) The Study of Science
Click to read: ID-DAWL MARCH 2020
Id-Dawl (the Light) FEBRUARY 2020
(i) Enjoining good (ii) Holy Quran and justice
(iii) Equal rights for women
(iv) The definition of morality
(v) Extreme attitudes about veil
(vi) One virtue leads to another
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Source/Credit: Times of Malta, by Laiq Ahmed Atif, 13.01.2020
It is always music to the ears whenever we hear the word ‘peace’ in the fractured world we live in. Keeping in view the current turbulent situation of the world, the gift of peace, harmony, love and affection to others is the most precious and unmatched gift to humanity. And no matter how much one extends the gift of love, peace and affection to other people, it is simply not sufficient.
Recently I read an article in the Times of Malta written by Archbishop Charles Scicluna titled ‘The seeds we should be sowing’. In his article, he drew the attention of readers stating, “The seed we sow should be one of peace, which sprouts tolerance and dialogue, not hatred. It should be a seed that emerges from a heart which is compassionate and caring”.
I think it is a very important message for all of us, particularly for religious leaders, and we should always try to become the catalyst of compassion, dialogue and peace.
Undoubtedly, no sane and sensible person can ever deny the importance of a serene and tranquil environment and its fruitfulness. The question is how to achieve this objective.
It is only when we are openhearted, and when we understand one another and listen to each other’s views and opinions with tolerance and respect that we can establish peace and harmony in society.
I sincerely believe that dialogue is vital and must be promoted and encouraged at all levels, without prejudice, favour or discrimination.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has always promoted dialogue between all sections of society and different communities, including religious ones. Dialogue is crucial for constructing a healthy and vibrant society.
Unfortunately, sometimes this means free speech and dialogue take the form of racist remarks and hate speech, as evidenced online. How to counter such hate speech?
Love is the antidote to hatred. Dialogue is the prevention to hate speech.
Education, understanding and awareness are essential material for constructing compassionate and caring societies.
How to sow the seeds of peace and compassion? True peace of mind and compassion requires for a person to recognise God Almighty and to develop a connection with Him because, according to Islam, one of the attributes of God Almighty is that He is the ‘Source of Peace’.
Islam instructs people to emulate, to the best of their abilities, the attributes of God. The Holy Prophet Muhammad repeatedly stated that his followers must be compassionate, considerate and strive to impart peace to others.
Additionally, the Holy Prophet Muhammad has laid down an incredibly weighty principle paramount for sowing the seeds of peace and compassion which states: “You should always like for others what you like for yourself ”.
This simple yet profound principle, if acted upon by all people, is the means for everlasting peace in society.
Therefore, it is essential to give precedence to love, compassion and peace over personal and vested interests.
I firmly believe that sowing the seeds of love, respect, harmony and peace at a time when division, hatred and selfishness are prevalent, is a great service to humanity.
In fact, excellence of social conduct constitutes the basis of every virtue; even spirituality is but an advanced state of good conduct. Highlighting good conduct, Prophet Muhammad said, “Nothing weighs heavier in the scale of God than the excellence of conduct.”
Religious communities should take a leading role in promoting the culture of peace and harmony. Let us unite to sow the seeds of peace in every part of our country and indeed all over the world.
Meta tibda sena ġdida, hija tradizzjoni li n-nies jawguraw “is-Sena t-Tajba” lil xulxin. Ħafna nies iħejju pjanijiet u riżoluzzjonijiet differenti għas-sena li tkun se tibda. F’ħafna partijiet tad-dinja, is-Sena l-Ġdida tiġi ċċelebrata bil-festi, bix-xorb u b’wirjiet ta’ logħob tan-nar tul il-lejl kollu. Kif għandna nibdew is-Sena l-Ġdida? X’għandhom ikunu r-riżoluzzjonijiet tagħna?
Il-Fundatur tal-Komunità Ahmadiyya Musulmana, il-Messija Mwiegħedas, qal: “Hija r-regola għall-ġusti li jqattgħu ħajjithom fil-manswetudni u l-umiltà.”
Dan ifisser li għandna ngħixu ħajjitna f’konformità mal-kmandamenti t’Alla li hija ħajja ta’ sempliċità. Is-Sena l-Ġdida m’għandhiex tkun eċċezzjoni.
Għandna nqattgħu l-ħin inqimu ’l Alla, infittxu r-rikonoxximent Tiegħu u ngħinu biex ikollna sena paċifika, sana u prospera. Ir-riżoluzzjonijiet tagħna għas-Sena l-Ġdida għandhom jagħmluna nies aħjar, kemm fid-dar kif ukoll fil-komunità, jgħinuna biex niksbu qrubija m’Alla, u biex insiru persuni li verament nixtiequ l-ġid lill-umanità. M’għandniex inżommu r-riżoluzzjonijiet tagħna għal ftit ġranet biss, iżda nsegwuhom sakemm isiru drawwa regolari.