Tehrik of Prayers and Worship

Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V^aba

Friday Sermon, May 27^th 2005

IN HIS FAITH-INSPIRING FRIDAY SERMON OF 27^th MAY 2005 Huzur^aba SPOKE ON THE DEVINE ESTABLISHMENT OF KHILAFAT & GAVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

In anticipation of the 100 years of Ahmadiyya Khilafat to be completed in 2008, Inshallah, Huzur^aba appealed the Community to engage in worship and prayers. Huzur^aba specified the following:

1. Recite Surah Al Fatiha seven times daily, reflecting over it so that you are saved from trials, disorder and dajl (Antichrist).

2. Recite the following prayer abundantly.

(Surah Al Baqarah verse 251)

Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabra(n) wa thabbit aqdaamana wansurna ‘alal qawmil kafireen
“O our Lord, pour forth steadfastness upon us, and make our steps firm, and help us against the disbelieving people.”

3. A prayer that is most significant in keeping hearts straight. Hadhrat Nawab Begum Sahiba saw in a vision that the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) enjoined reciting it abundantly:

(Surah Al-Imran verse 9)

Rabbana la tuzigh quloubana ba’da ith hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmatan inaka antal wahhab
“ Our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us; and bestow on us mercy from Thyself; surely, Thou alone art the Bestower.”

4. Also the prayer:

(Prayer of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be on him)

Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nu’hourihim wa na’outhu bika min shurourihim
“ O Allah! We make You a shield against the enemy and we seek Your protection against their evil designs.”

5. Huzur^aba enjoined to profusely engage in Istaghfar; to recite:

Astaghfirullaha Rabbi min kuli tha(m)bin wa atoubu ilayhe
“ I beg pardon of Allah, my Lord, for all my sins and I turn to Him.”

6. Huzur^aba enjoined to recite “Salat un Nabi” (Durood Sharif) abundantly, he said each Ahmadi should pay particular attention to this in the next three years:

In addition Huzur^aba enjoined to say two nawafil prayers everyday for the progress of the Community

…and to keep one nafl (optional) fast each month with the intention that may Allah keep the Ahmadiyya Khilafat established forever. Insh’Allah.