Special message from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V conveyed to Majlis Ansarullah USA. “Please implement every instruction given in this message in your lives. May Almighty Allah enable all of us to say ‘Lab’baik’ [here I am]” – Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa
Silver Spring, Maryland - (Ahmadiyya Times) - October 20, 2009
Last Sunday, around midday, some 600 men stood respectfully, with each holding his own hands neatly together in front of him, and repeated in one voice - after one voice - saying, “I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. He is One, and Has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.”
As the newly inaugurated, Ansarullah Hall resonated with the sound of 600 men making a solemn pledge; “I shall endeavor throughout my life for the propagation and consolidation of Ahmadiyyat in Islam, and shall stand guard in defense of the institution of Khilafat”, many men held back tears and several were overcome by emotions, choking over their words.
This was the scene in Silver Spring Maryland, as the 28th Annual Convention of Majlis Ansarullah, USA and their Majlis-e Shura came to a close after three days of prayers, consultations, and breaking bread together.
The men were being led by Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa, National President of the organization in their traditional pledge recitation at the concluding ceremony of this yearly convention.
“This is an awesome undertaking; how can you not be emotional?”, said Rahman Abdul Aleem of Los Angeles who had traveled to Maryland to attend the three-day convention.
Also, included in the program were light activities such as competitions for speeches, Quran recitation, Hadith understanding, and general knowledge. The consistent sprinkling rain kept the attendees indoors and the organizers had to do without some of the outdoor sports activities planned for the members physical uplift.
The convention which had opened two days earlier with the Friday prayers, ended with much accomplished, yet much more to do.
“Oh, no sir, we are not done just yet. We have a large world to reform. People need God, and we are going to show them the way”, remarked one elderly but resolute man who had converted to Ahmadiyya Islam some 27 years ago. “I still remember, it used to be less then 100 gathering for the Ijtema [convention], he said. “Now, see – its 600 and, God willing, it is going to be 6,000, and 600,000, and 6…. “, the resolve visible in that man’s eyes was unmatchable.
The convention started on October 16 at Baitur Rahman Mosque in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa, National President of the organization, read a written message from Hazrat Khaliftul Masih V, the spiritual head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
“During Ijtema you will meet many new Ansar brothers. Strengthen the bond of brotherhood and greet each other with open arms for everlasting friendship. Recite DAROOD [salutations of peace upon the Holy founder of Islam, Prophet Mohammad] abundantly. Greet by ASSALAM-O ALAIKUM [peace be on you] and not by HI. Practice and spreads the message of; “LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE.”, the message of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad stated in part.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih further advised all the members of the association, present or not, reminding them; “Majlis Ansarullah, being an organization of wise and mature members, has solemn and major responsibilities of devising schemes and methods to help complete mission started by Promised Messiah.”
Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - USA addressed the gathering and echoed the message of their leader. “You have to go out there and shake hand with people”, he said. “Not just shake hand, sit down with them and have a conversation; get to know them and invite them to one God. Because, God knows – this world needs God - more so now, then ever before. Lead them to one God.” After his concluding address, Dr. Zafar led the membership in silent prayers.
The convention takes place every year and it is always more exciting then the one held the previous year. On the last day, the next year’s convention was already on the minds of the organizers. “Let me know what we need to improve in our projector system,” said Munawar Saqib, a senior organizer with many years of experience under his belt. “I will await your email”, he was quite persistent about starting the next year’s plan. No wonder he is good at what he does.
Majlis Ansarullah is an auxiliary of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslin Community.
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Last Sunday, around midday, some 600 men stood respectfully, with each holding his own hands neatly together in front of him, and repeated in one voice - after one voice - saying, “I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. He is One, and Has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.”
As the newly inaugurated, Ansarullah Hall resonated with the sound of 600 men making a solemn pledge; “I shall endeavor throughout my life for the propagation and consolidation of Ahmadiyyat in Islam, and shall stand guard in defense of the institution of Khilafat”, many men held back tears and several were overcome by emotions, choking over their words.
This was the scene in Silver Spring Maryland, as the 28th Annual Convention of Majlis Ansarullah, USA and their Majlis-e Shura came to a close after three days of prayers, consultations, and breaking bread together.
The men were being led by Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa, National President of the organization in their traditional pledge recitation at the concluding ceremony of this yearly convention.
“This is an awesome undertaking; how can you not be emotional?”, said Rahman Abdul Aleem of Los Angeles who had traveled to Maryland to attend the three-day convention.
Also, included in the program were light activities such as competitions for speeches, Quran recitation, Hadith understanding, and general knowledge. The consistent sprinkling rain kept the attendees indoors and the organizers had to do without some of the outdoor sports activities planned for the members physical uplift.
The convention which had opened two days earlier with the Friday prayers, ended with much accomplished, yet much more to do.
“Oh, no sir, we are not done just yet. We have a large world to reform. People need God, and we are going to show them the way”, remarked one elderly but resolute man who had converted to Ahmadiyya Islam some 27 years ago. “I still remember, it used to be less then 100 gathering for the Ijtema [convention], he said. “Now, see – its 600 and, God willing, it is going to be 6,000, and 600,000, and 6…. “, the resolve visible in that man’s eyes was unmatchable.
The convention started on October 16 at Baitur Rahman Mosque in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Wajeeh Bajwa, National President of the organization, read a written message from Hazrat Khaliftul Masih V, the spiritual head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
“During Ijtema you will meet many new Ansar brothers. Strengthen the bond of brotherhood and greet each other with open arms for everlasting friendship. Recite DAROOD [salutations of peace upon the Holy founder of Islam, Prophet Mohammad] abundantly. Greet by ASSALAM-O ALAIKUM [peace be on you] and not by HI. Practice and spreads the message of; “LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE.”, the message of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad stated in part.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih further advised all the members of the association, present or not, reminding them; “Majlis Ansarullah, being an organization of wise and mature members, has solemn and major responsibilities of devising schemes and methods to help complete mission started by Promised Messiah.”
Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - USA addressed the gathering and echoed the message of their leader. “You have to go out there and shake hand with people”, he said. “Not just shake hand, sit down with them and have a conversation; get to know them and invite them to one God. Because, God knows – this world needs God - more so now, then ever before. Lead them to one God.” After his concluding address, Dr. Zafar led the membership in silent prayers.
The convention takes place every year and it is always more exciting then the one held the previous year. On the last day, the next year’s convention was already on the minds of the organizers. “Let me know what we need to improve in our projector system,” said Munawar Saqib, a senior organizer with many years of experience under his belt. “I will await your email”, he was quite persistent about starting the next year’s plan. No wonder he is good at what he does.
Majlis Ansarullah is an auxiliary of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslin Community.
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