Published on Mar 21 2010 by Tommy Kallon, Sadr Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK

My dear brothers Khuddam and Atfal,

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah. May the Lord of mankind open unto you the gates of His mercy and may He so ordain that you are always accompanied by the supplication of His angels.

The more one reflects upon Allah’s favours, the more one is reminded of one’s own insignificance. Such is the limitless ocean of our Creator’s grace that however much we may strive to count His blessings, there are innumerable more to discover. ‘And if you try to count the favours of Allah, you will not be able to number them.’ (Ch.16:V.19)

Indeed this bounty of rizq (provision), one of the key themes of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V (atba)’s Friday Sermon this week, demonstrates the immeasurable love the Master of the Universe has for His creation. Huzur Aqdas (atba) beautifully explained how rizq extends far beyond what is merely temporal and materialistic, and covers every aspect of existence including that related to the spiritual realm, which reached a peak at the time of the Holy Prophet (saw) and, after a brief decline, was to rise again in the age of the Promised Messiah (as).

As is well known, the voluminous writings of the Promised Messiah (as) have been compiled under the title Roohani Khaza’in, meaning ‘Spiritual Treasures’, and it is for a profound reason. The Holy Prophet (saw) had prophesied that with the appearance of the Imam Mahdi, riches would spread. Contrary to the literal interpretation of misguided clerics, this was not to be monetary in nature, but rather would be the wealth of Divine guidance, inspiration and knowledge that he would disseminate. The mark of a true believer, therefore, is one who drinks from this spiritual fountain.

However, to be counted among the loyal servants of the Promised Messiah (as), it is essential that our hearts remain pure, free from mischief and malice. Huzur (atba) offered a powerful reminder of how Allah knows our innermost secrets; the thoughts and intentions we entertain, even though we may not act upon them. For these as well as our actions, we will be held to account, for Allah is Al Hasib (The Reckoner). ‘And whether you disclose what is in your minds or keep it hidden, Allah will call you to account for it.’ (Ch.2:V.285)

As the Holy Prophet (saw) taught, deeds are judged by motives, so sincerity - not superficiality - should determine our every resolve. From whichever part of the world we originate, and whatever language we speak, our service to Islam and the Jama’at should be based upon a genuine and selfless urge to further the Promised Messiah(as)’s mission and not to gain personal recognition or praise.

The struggle to suppress all satanic insinuations remains constant and our fate in the Hereafter depends on how well we have equipped ourselves with virtue in the present life. For this we should continuously be conscious of, and keep in view, that inevitable meeting with our Maker.

Whatever good deeds we accumulate, can also manifest themselves through our offspring. Huzur (atba) exhorted us to recite on a regular basis: ‘Our Lord, grant us good in this world as well as good in the world to come, and protect us from the torment of the Fire’ (Ch.2:V.202). Huzur (atba) also drew attention to other Qur’anic prayers imploring Allah’s mercy and forgiveness upon us and our parents, and for Salaat (prayer) to be observed faithfully by our own selves as well as our children.

I pray that all members of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK pay heed and act upon the blessed counsel of our Beloved Khalifa (atba) so that we become worthy beneficiaries of those great spiritual treasures left by the Promised Messiah (as). May Allah make it so and bless you all profoundly. Ameen.

Wassalam.

Yours humbly,
Tommy Kallon.
Sadr Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK