Published on Jun 28 2009 

In continuation of the subject of his last Friday Sermon in which Huzur had concluded that only those households are exalted by God who partake of the light of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) today Huzur elucidated the matter in light of the instructions of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).

As a preamble Huzur said the purpose of creation is worship of God. The Imam of the age, who partook of the spiritual light of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) more than anyone else has thus guided us. It is a great favour of God that we have been enabled to accept the Imam of the age. Due to this we are constantly guided in every matter. After the Imam, by virtue of the established system of Khilafat regular counsel is given. The special connection between Khilafat and the Community is further strengthened with bai’at (pledge of allegiance). Guidance of Khilafat brings about reformation. Indeed, the rest of the Muslims are deprived of this.

Huzur said some days ago he had a meeting with Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK. During this, at some point, Huzur told them that they did not put Huzur’s advice in practice. Huzur said later their Sadr sahib came to Huzur with a written apology. He was overcome with emotion when he came to see Huzur. Similarly members of his amila wrote letters of apology to Huzur.  Such is the connection of the Khalifa of the time and the Community that it fills one with praise and gratitude of God. In this materialistic age and in this materialistic part of the world there are people, who are endowed with worldly education and are engaged in worldly employments but demonstrate complete sincerity to Khilafat. This is only because the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has taught us ways to develop a connection with God. Our worship is – and indeed should be – purely for the sake of God. Other Muslims are deprived of this. Huzur said a while ago a non-Ahmadi from the literary circles who is also well-known in the media came to see Huzur. He expressed his surprise that despite the mosques [in Pakistan] being filled with worshippers as never before, despite an unprecedented number of people going for Hajj and many other pious works that he enumerated, why was it that no good outcome could be seen. He added they did not have a clear conscience; as soon as they leave mosques, distrust in matters ensues. Huzur said to him that our worship, our Salat and our virtues will only be of any avail if we reflect over ourselves. Expressing the Islamic stance merely through appearance and mode is not piety. Huzur said he was reminded of a remark of Hadhrat Musleh Maud (may Allah be pleased with him): ‘It is for people to observe your deeds but it is for you to examine your heart’. Huzur said the spirit of piety is only generated with the realisation that whatever one does is for the sake of God. For this, Huzur said, one has to scrutinize one’s heart. Huzur said the other thing Huzur told him, was that he may not agree, but the fact remains that without accepting the Imam of the age, virtues cannot be rightly directed. The reason why consciences and matters are not clear is that without accepting the Promised Messiah and without accepting the Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya their reverence cannot be accurate.  Our Qur’an and Shariah are the same but their correct perception and insight has been granted to the true and ardent devotee of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). He is the one who has developed love and humility for God and love for the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) in our hearts. Our worship will be beneficial for us as long as we value this and as a result continue to scrutinise our heart.  Each Ahmadi is obligated to ponder over the words of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) – those who can, should read them and others may listen.

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