Ahmadiyya Convention (Jalsa Salana) in Germany Concludes.
Posted on September 5th, 2023
by A. Abdul Aziz, Press Secretary – AMJSL.
It is indeed the Holy Qur’an that will serve as a source of true guidance, and it is this very means that will enable us to give precedence to faith over the world.”– Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
The Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the Germany concluded on Sunday 3rd September 2023 in which three speeches by the World Head the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad.
On 1 September 2023, the 47th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Germany commenced in Stuttgart, Germany, with the Friday Sermon delivered by the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad.
Prior to the Sermon, His Holiness hoisted the flag of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Liwa-e-Ahmadiyyat) to officially inaugurate the event, whilst the German national flag was also raised.
His Holiness highlighted that this year marked the 100th year since the establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Germany and throughout the Sermon, His Holiness outlined the responsibilities that lie upon the shoulders of Ahmadi Muslims to serve the cause of Islam.
On Saturday (2nd September), the second day of the event), the Caliph conducted proceedings from the ladies marquee. Names of women for academic achievements were read out.
In the event, His Holiness delivered a speech in which he encourages Ahmadi women to embrace legacy of female companions of Prophet of Islam Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
On the same day at 5:00 pm local time, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, began his second address of the day to external guests at Ahmadiyya Convention Germany. In his address, Ahmadiyya Khalifa addressed the major allegations levelled against Islam and responded.
One of the highlights of the three-day Convention was the pledge of allegiance, known as Bai’at that took place on Sunday afternoon (3 August 2023), where the participants (attendees in the main hall) pledged allegiance to Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad as the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph) of Promised Messiah Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
The participants formed a human chain leading to the Khalifa as they repeated the words of the pledge in unison.
During the concluding Session on Sunday (3 August 2023) it was read out the names of Ahmadi students who had achieved academic excellence over the year.
In his concluding address on Sunday evening (3 August 2023) Ahmadiyya Khalifa explained in depth how Islam empowers poor and needy as well as highlighted how Islam shows respect to people from all faiths. His Holiness said, the fourth condition of Bai’at (Oath of Allegiance) in which Ahmadiyya Founder emphasized this point in the fourth declaration of the bai‘at: That he shall not inflict injury on any of Allah’s creatures.” The Ahmadiyya Founder also said that to help and show compassion to humanity is a great form of worship and a potent means of gaining the closeness of Allah. However, he noted that people did not pay attention to helping others, and mocked those who did.
Ahmadiyya Khalifa said it was the responsibility of Ahmadis to uphold these morals and then teach the world as well.
Ahmadiyya Khalifa quoted from the writings of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad – Promised Messiah as saying that the faith of one who serves and helps humanity is protected by Allah. However, this service should be from the heart, not for show and public display. There are lots of people who act for public display.
It is clear from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that many converted to Islam by merely observing the high morals of the Holy Prophet(PBUH), Ahmadiyya Khalifa added.
His Holiness referred to the sayings of Promised Messiah Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, peace be on him, as saying, that, if an Ahmadi sees their Hindu neighbour’s house is burning and does not go and help them, they are not from his Jama’at (Community). In the same way, if an Ahmadi sees a Christian is about to be murdered and they do not help them, they are certainly not from his Jama’at (Community). He said on oath that he had no personal enmity against anyone. His disagreements were only on religion but he truly loved every human.
Towards the end, Ahmadiyya Khalifa prayed that Allah gave Muslim countries a sense to act upon these rights. His Holiness said that to date, he had spoken about 25 categories of rights that Islam had established. It was the responsibility of every single Ahmadi to establish these rights and to spread this teaching throughout the world. It is essential we educate the world about the beautiful teachings of Islam – both to non-Muslims and Muslims.
After silent prayer, Ahmadiyya Khalifa Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad announced the total attendance of Convention Germany 2023 which was 47,237.
The three-day event was broadcast live on MTA International and streamed online.