Prayers advised by Khalifatul Masih (may Allah be his helper) - Wallpapers

By: Sidra Saeed

In the Friday Sermon of October 7, 2016, on the event of Jalsa Salana Canada 2016, Khalifatul Masih V Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) advised two prayers to be recited regularly.

He said: 

“This prayer has been accepted from the day one. This prayer has been accepted ever since God taught it. Don't live a life of carelessness. This prayer has been taught to be accepted. We should recite this prayer seriously. Hopefully, a person will not face an overpowering calamity if he is not passing his life carelessly. No calamity arrives without a consent. As this prayer was taught to me: "O my lord, everything is subservient to you. So my Lord protect me, help me and have mercy upon me". This prayer should also be frequently recited.”

Hence, we created wallpapers that will allow for you to recite these prayers more often- which is every time you check your phones or work on your laptops.

We hope you benefit from it, Insha’Allah.

Available formats are: Android, iPhone 6, iPhone 5 and HD Desktop wallpaper.

 

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The Solution to World Peace is True Islam

 By: Sidra Saeed

Islamophobia has drastically taken over the Western world and among the non-Muslim. There is no doubt about the fact that this state of fear has been fueled by the acts of atrocity caused by so-called Muslim groups. At the same time, there is no doubt that these very acts of terrorism and extremism have nothing to do with the true teachings of Islam- for the word ‘Islam’ means peace.  

             The Holy Quran speaks for all the Prophets of God and declares that this very teaching of peace was taught by all of the Prophets. Not only that, it also requires for all Muslims to abide by the teachings with the fundamental amongst them being that they must not only fulfil rights owed to God but just as importantly they must also fulfil the rights of God’s Creation. How then is it possible that on one hand God praised the qualities of all religions for urging mankind to fulfil rights of man but at the same time could enjoin Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to not establish peace in the world? 

Instead of making false assumptions and judging Islam based on hearsay, true justice and fairness requires for an individual to study the religion and try to develop and understanding of the teachings. To try to study the teachings in depth and strive to learn the truth to make an informed decision. The truth in case of Islam can only be learnt from those practicing the true and authentic teachings themselves.  

            Today, it is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community that alone claims to follow the original and true teachings of Islam. The Ahmadis believe that the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian was the very person who was sent as the Promised Messiah according to the prophecies foretold by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He came to revive the luminous teachings of Islam and unite mankind as one. 

            Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) had so much respect for all mankind regardless of race or religion. One incident that highlights such compassion is when once a funeral possession passed by and out of respect he immediately stood up. When a companion of his saw this he said to him, 

“This procession is of a Jewish person.” To which Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “Was he not a soul? Respect for all humans is obligatory.” (Sahih Bukhari, 1250) 

           When permission for defensive war was given in Islam, it was given at a time where whilst Muslims desired peace, disbelievers wished to destroy it. Had the permission not be granted to the Muslims, all religions would have been in danger. God Almighty says in the Holy Quran,  

“Permission to fight is given to those against whom war is made, because they have been wronged — and Allah indeed has power to help them — Those who have been driven out from their homes unjustly only because they said, ‘Our Lord is Allah’ — And if Allah did not repel some men by means of others, there would surely have been pulled down cloisters and churches and synagogues and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is oft commemorated. And Allah will surely help one who helps Him. Allah is indeed Powerful, Mighty” (Holy Quran Chapter 22, Verse 40-41)

This proves that Islam has made the utmost effort to establish peace and safeguard all other religions at the same time. Even with the permission of defensive war, strict guidelines and rules of engagement were given to Muslims which they were compelled to abide by. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) taught that no innocent person, nor woman, child or elderly was to ever be attacked. He taught that no religious leader or priest could be attacked and that those people who were directly engaged in war could be fought. He further taught that no person could be forced or compelled to convert to Islam and Muslims were forced to fight only for the cause of peace and that they must not create fear or terror amongst public. He taught that buildings should not be targeted and that trees should not be felled. 

             Bearing these teachings in mind, evil acts conducted by extremists claiming to be Muslims have nothing to do with teachings of Islam. Fearing Islam or any attempts will not achieve anything or lead to reconciliation or peace. Instead, the solution to global peace is to stop cruelty and oppression wherever it occurs with nothing but justice and equality for all. This can only happen when the world will recognize its Creator and treat His Creation with the rights it deserves. 

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The World Needs to Inculcate Truth and Justice

By: Sidra Saeed

Once again terrorism has stunned a major city of Brussels. An attack that was claimed by ISIS that has claimed lives of at least 30 and injured several others. Every time these so-called jihadist attacks make news headlines, Muslims find a moral obligation to prove that there is nothing Islamic about ISIS, or as I prefer to call them Daesh. I too, find it personally grotesque to hear of these where terrorists murder innocent civilians in the name of God, who in the Quran is mentioned countless times as, “The Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful”. The matter of the fact is that these attacks are solely geopolitical than religious. All these terrorist organisations have thrived in countries that are politically instable. Dictators in these Muslim-majority countries have suppressed its people of basic human rights, free speech, illiberal attitudes and the root cause of all of this being injustice. This has been repeatedly talked about by the virtuous and true Caliph of Islam, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad the head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who along with millions of followers in more than 200 countries is ardently paving the path for reconciliation. He has been a tireless advocate of global peace and principle of true justice and the peaceful teachings of true Islam. The content of his numerous speeches and vital addresses to world leaders have been penned down in his book ‘World Crisis: Pathway to Peace’. However, in these trying times of the world it has become imperative now more than ever, for political leaders to inculcate truth and justice- for it is the foundation of a more harmonious and peaceful world.

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Islam is the Greatest Enemy of Terrorism

By: @demhardis 

Islam is the greatest enemy of terrorism For anyone to suggest that Islamic State or more commonly referred to as “ISIS”, embodies the views of all the Muslims is like insinuating that the Nazis represent the Jewish or that the KKK speaks for the Caucasian people. Every time Islam is said to have a link with extremists, it inevitably hurts the sentiments of a Muslim to see his or her faith be tarnished because of ruthless beings and meaningless allegations. These extremists use media as a platform to publicly promote itself. This as a result, only allows the extremists to gain popularity- an example of ISIS that has hijacked the name of religion to convince the rest of the world that they are the real Islam. Thanks but no thanks to them, they are succeeding. It’s no doubt that ISIS’s online propaganda is running in circles around governments. Their target being, the Western world. If only lessons were learnt from the mistakes of the past, we would not have to see this day.

And so the argument is about Islam’s true representation. The word Islam is derived from the word Salam which in return means peace. However, many people confuse this and imply it to some sort of enslavement to Allah (God). It is not a one sided relationship but rather a covenant between Allah and his followers. So the word Islam in an essence, is obeying Allah’s commands and wisdom to bring only peace for a Muslim. As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community that is known for its charitable, secular education and humanitarian efforts, I believe that the foundation of Islam lies solely in the Holy Book Quran. Which undoubtedly, rejects extremism and or terrorism of any kind. With this belief in mind, it should be remembered that the Caliphate of the ‘Islamic’ State is completely un-Islamic from all aspects. However, the idea of Caliphate is central to Islam and there is absolutely nothing wrong as long as it’s a peaceful one. I along with millions of Ahmadis around the world have been under a spiritual Caliphate for more than a hundred years and it has only guided us to the peaceful teachings of Islam and unconditional loyalty to one’s nation. 

I say this with sheer confidence because I am guided by the true Caliphate of Islam, Mirza Masroor Ahmad; the 5th successor of and Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community -that has spread peacefully to over 200 countries around the world with the motto "Love for all Hatred for none". Unlike the so-called Caliphate who leads the ISIS, Mirza Masroor Ahmad epitomizes leadership through the compassionate exemplification of Prophet Muhammad. It is because of this very Islamic leadership not even one man or woman has ever joined a terrorist organization in Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s 127 year old history. You maybe questioning why you haven’t heard of this Muslim Community, my answer to you is because of the misunderstanding of what Islam and Muslims really are.

We believe in the Jihad of Pen, using the power of word to spread peace around the world. As Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the 4th successor of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community once said, “Swords can win territories but not hearts forces can bend heads but not minds,” and that is exactly what is rooted in every mind and heart of an Ahmadi Muslim. Failing Muslim leadership and misunderstandings of the real image of Islam has led to radicalism and ignorance.

The solution? Education and compassion through the real Caliphate, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad and the clearing out of doubts by the non-Muslim communities- that is what the world, in particular the Muslim world needs today. ISIS is nothing but merely an antithesis of Islam and one need not fall into a never ending spiral of such organisations, but educate themselves with what’s true. Take a moment to see the reality of true Islam and forsake the mirage that has been embedded by societal assumptions.

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