In his welcome address, Lagos State Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Alhaji Muhammad Qasim Oyekola at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, revealed that they shall be celebrating the centenary Jubilee of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Nigeria. Insha Allah in 2016.
Source/Credit: National Mirror Online
By National Mirror | April 4, 2014
Nigerian from all walks of life gathered at the main auditorium of the University of Lagos, Nigeria to celebrate 125 years of true Islam as propagated by the founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at worldwide. Two lectures on the prophecies of second advent of son of Mary, the promised messiah and their fulfillment were delivered by Barrister Muhammad Rabiu Uthman and the second lecture on moral ,ethical and spiritual reformation of Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the promised messiah by Dr Saeed Timehin. Ahmadiyya Muslim community celebrates 125th anniversary of their foundation.
Thousands of Muslims also gathered at the UK’s largest mosque to celebrate the 125th anniversary over the weekend. At a service in the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden on Friday, March 21, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, international leader of the Ahmadiyya community, delivered a sermon broadcast to millions of followers in 204 countries around the world.
In his sermon, attended by 4,000 people and delivered in Urdu, he spoke about the signs foretold by the prophet Muhammad about the coming of the Messiah which members believe verify the authenticity of their founder and asked members to pray for peace in wartorn countries like Syria and Ukraine.
In his welcome address, Lagos State Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Alhaji Muhammad Qasim Oyekola at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, revealed that they shall be celebrating the centenary Jubilee of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Nigeria. Insha Allah in 2016. Within the last 98 years, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria has championed the cause of linking Nigerians with God through the Holy Prophet’s (sa) true teachings that have been reinvigorated by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as).
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast growing international revival movement within Islam. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization who believed that the long-awaited Messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as) (1835-1908) of Qadian. Ahmad(as) claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus(as) of Nazareth and the divine guide, whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad(sa) and founders of other great religions of the world.
“Over a century ago, Ahmad (as) taught his followers to protect the sanctity of both religion and government by becoming righteous souls as well as loyal citizens. He cautioned against irrational interpretations of Quranic pronouncements and misapplications of Islamic law. He continually voiced his concerns over protecting the rights of God’s creatures. Today, it continues to be an advocate for universal human rights and protections for religious and other minorities. It champions the empowerment and education of women. Its members are among the most lawabiding, educated, and engaged Muslims in the world.”
He made it known that plans are on for the establishment of an Islamic university of technology.
In Benin, the Chief Host, Bro Tajudeen Onabanjo who is Benin Circuit President commended members for their sacrifices while Maulvi Rana Akram in his lecture- Sketch of the life of the Promised Messiah- stated that in the case of fake claimants, almost immediate destruction awaits them and their progenies, they are never exalted and Muallim Nuhu spoke on; Truthfulness of the Promised Messiah (AS) according to the Holy Quran & Hadith-described Jesus (AS) as the 1st Messiah, as distinct from Imam Mahdi. Jesus (AS) was specifically sent to the lost sheep of Israel. He made copious references to the Holy Quran and Hadith to prove the truthfulness of the advent of Imam Mahdi.
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