Published on Apr 02 2010 by Nadimur Rahman

Huzur (atba) delivered his Friday Sermon from Basharat Mosque, Pedro Abad, Spain.  Huzur (atba) said that with the grace of God the Jalsa Salana of Spain commences with Huzur (atba)’s Sermon and explained that today the institution of Jalsa Salana is firmly established in each country of the world where the Community is based.  The Jalsa Salana is a sign of distinction and people of the Community take great care and attention in organising it.  This is because this convention is certainly not like other worldly gatherings where people come to amuse themselves.  Rather, for the past one hundred and twenty years it has been a successive source of realisation for Ahmadis that to gather for two to three days each year is in compliance of the desire of the Imam of the age, who wished for his followers to assemble and listen to matters relating to God and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), bring about pure change in themselves and gain nearness to God.

Huzur (atba) said Ahmadis take time off work to attend this Jalsa because the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) enjoined not to consider this Jalsa like worldly gatherings.  He said this Jalsa was based on Divine support. Huzur (atba)  explained that the Jalsa Salana is not simply a manifestation of the fervent and ardent desire of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) for his followers to recognise the Creator and absorb His blessings, rather it is based on God’s special and true support.  Indeed, whatever a Prophet of God says is based on truth and brings blessings for people, however, following that which is purely from God carries tremendous blessings.  When God’s support comes man’s humble effort attracts several hundred-fold blessings.  This comes to pass on individual as well as communal level.

Huzur (atba) said how fortunate are those among us who attend the Jalsa Salana purely in obedience to the call of the Imam of the age and in order to bring about pure change and to be part of the glorious destiny that God has decreed for the Community of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace), and take advantage of the spiritual sustenance that carries God’s special support. Huzur (atba) prayed that may this always be the objective of every person who ever attends Jalsa Salana because this is the very objective which, when kept in view would make the attendance of Jalsa Salana advantageous.  We should constantly self-reflect and self-examine, do Istaghfar profusely and recite Durud abundantly so that we bring about a revolutionary change in ourselves that would help us spread the teaching of Islam to the world and also absorb God’s blessings.  Otherwise, Huzur (atba) said it is pointless to take time off work if the spiritual ambience of the Jalsa is not availed. If everyone understood this aspect, not only would we benefit ourselves we would also be attracting other people to Islam. Huzur (atba) said the revolutionary change that is to come about through the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) will not materialise with force or political might, rather it will come about by bringing pure changes in ourselves and with prayers and this revolutionary change will be indeed eternal.  It will not fall victim to any conspiracy by anyone that seeks to drive out Muslims from anywhere.  On the contrary attempts will be made to follow Islamic teaching. 

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