A visit to Rabwah

Rabwah, for many people, is a place so special, that no matter where they live, they will never forget their childhood memories in that town. My own parents, who were born and grew up there, often mention how peaceful and lively it was back in those days. Whenever they tell me stories about their childhood, it becomes apparent how fond they are of their birthplace and how much they miss it. I am every so often told about Eid at …

Eid under the Shadow of Guns

This Wednesday when Sabir woke up he was in a sombre mood, It was day of Eid a Muslim holiday which marks the end of Ramadhan. Muslims start their day by attending the congregational Eid prayer service in the morning. But Sabir knew he wasn’t going to the Aqsa Mosque, where thousands had attended congregational Eid prayers each year for decades, where the sweet smell of perfume would make the cool morning air even fresher. But No those days are …

Divine Acceptance of Prayers of the Khalifa

I suffered Kidney & Heart fatal diseases, out of the blue, suddenly in the Spring of 2011- A. D.I humbly requested Khalifa-Tul-Masih V to pray & intervene for me in the Court Yard of Allah as the Promised Messiah had prayed and intervened for the son (Nawabzada Abdul-Raheem Khalid ) of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan(ra) mentioned and referred to in his Khutba Jumma on the 6th May, 2011 at Bait-ul-Futuh Mosque, while I was listening intently , ailing extremely seriously, …

مُطیع دل درد کے جذبات تشکر

A poetic expression of Mr. Mateeullah Dard’s real story as a recipient of Allah and The Khalifa-tul-Masih’s Love, Forgiveness and Mercy being a MUTTEEULLAH – THE DAI – e – ILLALLAH of Islam Ahmadiyyat.    

Sahiwal Road section completed

Part of The Sahiwal Road which connects outskirts of Rabwah (Chanian) to the town centre had been under construction for a few years now but due to the lack of attention and funding by the local establishment the project had remained dormant. The construction got back on track in the last few months and was completed this week but it’s still yet unknown how much this piece of road which is barely a Kilometre long and less than 10 ft …

Ahmadiyya mosque demolished in Lodhran

Jattwala, District Lodhran: Ahmadiyya community in Jattwala, district Lodhran intended to build a place for their worship. Ali Hasan, a member of Lashkr-e-Taiba (a religious outfit banned for its terrorist activities), filed an application in the District Superintendent Police Office to stop its construction. The SHO came to the site on the order of his superiors and ordered a stop to the construction and told both the parties to report to him in the police station the next day. There, …

Independence Day Preparations

As 14th august comes close people in Rabwah, Pakistan prepare to celebrate Pakistan’s 64th Independence Day. Flags, ticker tapes and badges have been on sale for weeks now but as the big day draws near tradesmen have seen an increase in sales. The local hospital and the town’s central mosque “The Aqsa Mosque” has also been lit up to commemorate the occasion but the Government seems to be oblivious of the occasion as the local administration offices still remain plunged …

Muslim Community Denounces ‘Smash and Grab Looters’

Prayers were said today for the victims of the riots in England. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community gathered in mosques across Britain and remembered the victims who had suffered at the hands of looters and rioters. Rafiq Hayat, National President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, said: “We condemn the wanton acts of violence and looting that London and other cities have witnessed. Our community has been in Britain through two world wars and the sight of violence by one section …

American Muslims attend White House Iftar Dinner

Last night President Obama hosted the annual White House Iftar Dinner honouring contributions made by American Muslims, President Obama also honoured the victims of 9/11 attacks as the tenth anniversary of the attacks approaches. He said “We must be the America they lived for, and the America they died for.” The audience consisted of Muslim Leaders, members of congress, activists as well as leaders of other faiths.

Indonesia: Injured Ahmadi faces more Jail Time than the attackers

Adding insult to injury, prosecutors at the Serang District Court on Tuesday recommended nine months in jail for an Ahmadi man critically injured in the deadly attack on members of the community in Cikeusik, Banten. Prosecutors last month recommended prison sentences of between five months and seven months for 12 men accused of participating in the attack, from provoking violence to assault leading to death or injuries. Last week, the court handed down sentences of only between three months and …

Funeral & Burial services held for Sahabzadi Hadhrat Nasira Begum

On Friday 29th July Sahibzadi Hadhrat Nasira Begum sahiba mother of Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(aba) Khalifatul Masih V (current head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) passed away in Rabwah. May Allah award her with great place in paradise and may Allah strengthen the hands of our beloved Huzur(aba). Funeral was held on the 30th of July in Rabwah which was attended by over 20,000 people, the burial took place afterwards. All this was broadcasted live on Ahmadiyya Muslim community’s TV Channel …