Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims Steadfastness and Prayers Sermon

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Sermon Delivered by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba); Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community relayed live all across the globe December 23 rd 2016 NOTE: Al Islam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers All messengers have been opposed, ridiculed, interfered with and resisted in their heavenly undertakings. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) taught us to bear tyranny and persecution with patience. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) taught us to counter violence, tyranny and aggression with patience and prayers. Majority of Ahmadis in Pakistan are patient and carry a strong faith. The service and spread of Islam is destined to be accomplished by the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and his followers. December 23 rd 2016

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: Opposition and persecution of the Ahmadiyya Community is not a new thing. Troublemakers gather and attribute diverse unsubstantiated accusations to the Ahmadiyya Community to incite opposition and to ignite fires for hatred. We find from the Holy Quran that all messengers have been opposed, ridiculed, interfered with and resisted in their heavenly undertakings.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: Troublemaking clergy are deceiving in the name of faith. Some leaders have also joined them. They spread non-existing rumours. Their lies, ridicule and mockery strengthen the faith of a true Ahmadi Muslim. Huzur (ABA) pointed that while most Ahmadis are bearing atrocities with courage, some naively propose that as tyranny and injustice have reached their pinnacle, aggression should be responded with aggression. This idea may be infusing internally or externally to mislead Ahmadis. Huzur (ABA) said that this is a view of ignorance. Such members have forgotten our fundamental teachings and principles. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) taught us to bear tyranny and persecution with patience.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) warned his followers that his way was not easy and trouble free. Members will face the loss of emotions, wealth, and life. They will have to persevere and be patient and respond in kind. Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Huzur (ABA) said that to act against these teachings is to create disorder and to provide an excuse for mischief to opponents. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) taught us to counter violence, tyranny and aggression with patience and prayers. Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Therefore, we are not to respond abuse and disorder with abuse and disorder.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said: O my friends, who have entered into the covenant of Bai‘at with me, may God enable us all to do that which pleases Him. Today you are small in number and are treated with contempt. You are passing through a time of trial. In accordance with the eternal law of God, efforts will be made that you should stumble. You will be persecuted in every way and you will have to hear all sorts of disagreeable things. Everyone who hurts you by word or deed will imagine that he is helping Islam and you will have to pass through some heavenly trials so that you may be tried in every way. Therefore, listen carefully that your way to victory and supremacy will not be through dry logic or returning abuse for abuse, for if you adopt these ways, your hearts will become hardened and you will be left with nothing but words, which God Almighty hates and looks upon with aversion. So do not behave in a manner whereby you would become subject to two curses, the curse of God and the curse of man.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: Huzur (ABA) pointed out that with respect to the Ahmadi Muslims, the Pakistani law sides with the aggressor. Courts are helpless before the clergy. Clergy threatens the judges and the judges continue to postpone hearings in fear of the clergy. Law is not prepared to dispense justice. Therefore, hold strong the threshold of the Almighty and continue to make a concerted effort to reach the pinnacle of your prayers. Trials are destined for the intermediate period before the final success. Trials well up feelings for fervent and sincere prayers. We should not become impatient and doubtful. Our job is to hold fast to the rope of Allah with patience. Majority of Ahmadis in Pakistan are patient and carry a strong faith. It is the ones outside who are more perturbed. If you love your brothers than hold fast the rope of Allah.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) advised the light-hearted and delicate to sever with him and leave rather than bear hardship. Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Though when such people return, they will not gain the same respected as those who stayed. Righteous does not carry mischief in his heart. Compassion increases with righteousness. A Muslim cannot harbour rancour in his heart. The directive of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) to us is to be have compassion for the enemy while bearing his abuse. To hold fast to patience and prayer is a sign of faith. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) advised compassion and goodwill for all. We should firmly establish ourselves on Islamic teachings and righteousness.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: We can succeed only by following the footsteps of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). No one can equal righteousness and light. Huzur (ABA) pointed out that Muslim leaders have tried to establish Islamic state by spending large amounts but have failed because The service and spread of Islam is destined to be accomplished by the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and his followers. Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Huzur (ABA) said that every opposition of the cause of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has failed in the past. Despite internal and external opposition and attacks, the Ahmadiyya Community is now established in 209 countries of the world.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: Huzur (ABA) pointed out that Allah does not deprive an ordinary righteous person his reward then how can we imagine that he will deprive the whole Community of the reward of its righteousness. We will have to show active example so that Almighty shows active example. We should not rest at one level, we have to raise our standards. The teachings of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) that to become a special nation, our life, death, activity, rest, excitement, should all be for God and we should continue to step forward in difficulty and adversity.

Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers Troublemaking Clergy Patience & Prayers Righteousness Compassion Ahmadis are the seed December 23 rd 2016 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih ( ABA) said: This Community is destined to progress. This seed is destined to grow and become a great tree. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said: Don't think that God will let you go to waste. You are the seed which the Hand of God has sown in the earth. God says that this seed will grow and flower and its branches will spread in all directions and it will become a huge tree. May we be able to meet the expectations hoped from us.