The Significance of Building Mosques Zion Project By

The Significance of Building Mosques – Zion Project By National Nasirat Team (Qudoos Bhatti, Jaziba Bahri, Rabia Anwar, Amna Anwar, Attiya Ghani, Sabah Pal, Kurat Abaidullah)

Ahadith on Building Mosques Hadith "Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, Allah will build something similar for him in Paradise. " "Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, like a sparrow's nest or even smaller, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise. " "The Hour will not begin until the people compete in (building) mosques. " "Of all the buildings the most beautiful and attractive in Allah's sight is a Mosque". https: //ahadith. co. uk/chapter. php? cid=152

Importance of Building Mosques There has been a great emphasis on building mosques from the beginning of Islam. The following are some reasons why: Used for social gatherings (conferences, blood drives, meetings, school, community events) Becomes a place of safety that projects peace and harmony in the surrounding communities Helps establish Salat and the Unity of God, thus being a source of Divine grace and blessings Promotes worship of Allah, creating a personal bond of love and devotion between man and Allah Why Build Mosques? Becomes an effective tool for inviting people to Allah and spreading the message of Islam Helps foster unity and brotherhood/sisterhood amongst people

History of Mosques built by Lajna Ima’illah. . .

Fazl Mosque • Built in 1925 by TH Mawson and Sons. • Funds for construction were contributed by the poor Ahmadi ladies of Qadian, India. • Has served as the centerpiece of the Ahmadiyyat Muslim Community’s international headquarters since 1984.

Khadijah Mosque • Prior to the Khadija Mosque, a mosque in Berlin was set to be constructed in 1925. • The second Khalifa spoke highly of the great sacrifices of the poor Ahmadi ladies of India. • They collected 72, 000 rupees in a short period of time to fund the project. • However, construction stopped due to hyperflation that devastated the German economy post-WW 1, and the site was auctioned off. • The money that had been raised went towards building the Fazl Mosque. • 85 years later, Ahmadi ladies contributed 1. 7 million Euros (400, 000 from Lajna UK) to build the Khadija Mosque in 2008. • Mubashra Ilyas, a female Ahmadi architect, designed the mosque, thus fulfilling the vision of the second Khalifa in a way.

Baitul Afiyat Mosque • Built in Scarborough, Ontario Province, Canada • Most of the cost was funded by Lajna Imaillah Canada • In total, Lajna contributed $1 million to this project • Was inaugurated by Hudhur on October 11 th, 2016

Now it is our turn to make history. . .

Zion Mosque Project • The year 2020 marks a 100 years of Ahmadiyyat in the USA! • As a tribute to the Promised Messiah (as) and the Jama'at's centenary, a new mosque will be built in the city of Zion! • The Mosque is planning to be built at Lewis Avenue and 27 th Street in Zion • Respected Amir Sahib has called on Lajna Imaillah USA to collect funds for the Zion Mosque • Ameer Sahib has given Lajna/Nasirat a goal of $1. 2 million! • This will be the first mosque in the USA built by the financial sacrifices of Ahmadi women! Let's make our donations and have our names recorded in history! An artist's rendering of the proposed mosque that is pending approval from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's National Mosque Committee. (Rafiq Sayed)

Significance of Zion Mosque Project Zion is the place where the Grand Prophecy of Alexander Dowie took place Alexander Dowie and the Duel Challenge Alexander Dowie was a Christian Preacher who claimed to be the forerunner of the second coming of Christ (Elijah III). He claimed he was sent by God himself and said that he was in communion with God through revelation. He started the publication of a paper called Leaves of Healing; He bought land in Illinois, built a town called Zion City and gained a large following in the USA He was a bitter enemy of Islam and the Holy Prophet (sa). He constantly prayed for God to destroy Islam and its false message. The Promised Messiah (as) challenged him to prayer dual where God would destroy the false messenger in the other’s lifetime to witness. Alexander Dowie He didn’t accept the challenge for a long time but when he did, he insulted the Promised Messiah (as) by referring to him as a fly or gnat that he could step on and crush.

Significance of Zion Mosque Project A Grand Prophecy was fulfilled with the death of Alexander Dowie

Significance of Zion Mosque Project The history of the fulfillment of this Grand Prophecy is what makes Zion a place of great significance for Ahmadis. The Zion Mosque will forever be a reminder of the Truthfulness of our Beloved Promised Messiah (as)!

Grounds for Zion Mosque The clearing of trees had started for the early spring-scheduled construction of a mosque on the corner of Lewis Avenue and 27 th Street in Zion. (Yadira Sanchez Olson/News-Sun)

Sketch of Zion Mosque

“The sacrifice for the construction of mosques by women is a testimony that they have built it purely and most sincerely for the pleasure of (Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) - Friday Sermon Allah. ” of October 17 , 2008 at the Inauguration of Khadija Mosque) th

Activities Group Activity • As a group, come up with ways including fundraising ideas to make a collective contribution towards the Zion Mosque project for your chapter • Do not just make a list. Plan on how you will carry out a fundraising activity during this pandemic. • This is a competition between all the USA chapters so take part and make your best effort. Individual Activity • Really think about your contribution towards this blessed and historic project • How will you raise money to donate? • Do you have any savings? • Are you expecting any money as a reward or an allowance? • If not, can you ask your parents to give you specific jobs to do or goals to achieve for which they can pay you? • Discuss this project with your parents and ask them for some guidance • Set yourself a goal of how much you would like to donate and make sure you try your best to achieve it!

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