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أَشْھَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰہَ اِلَّا اللّٰہُ وَحْدَہٗ لَا شَرِیکَ لَہٗ وَأَشْھَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُہٗ وَ رَسُوْلُہٗ

أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَأَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰہِ مِنَ الشَّیْطٰنِ الرَّجِیْمِ- بِسْمِ اللّٰہِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰہِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِیْنَ۔ اَلرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ۔ مٰلِکِ یَوْمِ الدِّیْنِ۔ اِیَّا کَ نَعْبُدُ وَ اِیَّاکَ نَسْتَعِیْنُ۔

اِھْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِیْمَ۔ صِرَاطَ الَّذِیْنَ اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَیْھِمْ غَیْرِالْمَغْضُوْبِ عَلَیْھِمْ وَلَاالضَّآلِّیْنَ۔

Alhamdolillah! By the grace of Allah, the Jalsa Salana UK was held last week peacefully, blessing us with its benedictions. By the grace of Allah, those who attended and those sitting around the world witnessed all the blessings and benefited from them. Every person who meets and countless people who write all say and write that by the grace of Allah, this time the system was much improved in every matter. The speeches of the speakers were also, by the grace of Allah, prepared in a very excellent manner. They were scholarly and spiritual. In the sermon following the Jalsa, I mentioned the blessings descended during the Jalsa, the favors of Allah, and His support. I also relay the impressions of the guests who came. Likewise, I also thank the workers. Some administrative matters in which there were shortcomings are also mentioned. So, in any case, today I will say something in this regard.

The atmosphere of the Jalsa, by the grace of Allah, is such an atmosphere that has a good effect on every soul of pure nature. Some non-Ahmadis and non-Muslims attend the Jalsa solely to see how true the things their Ahmadi acquaintances tell them about the blessings of the Jalsa are, and what the reality is. And when these non-Ahmadi friends come and attend the Jalsa here, they then often say that what we observed was much more than what we were told about the Jalsa. And on some, the effect is so great that they take Bai'at. This time too, two guests from Russia took Bai'at after seeing the atmosphere of the Jalsa. Similarly, there were some people from the American countries of Guatemala, Chile, and Costa Rica who did not take Bai'at during the international Bai'at at the Jalsa, but were extremely moved. They listened to the entire Jalsa, then met with me and said that we are sorry that we could not take Bai'at. Our hearts are entirely inclined towards it. We have recognized and understood the reality, the truth. We have seen the favors of Allah, how they descend upon the Jama'at, and we too now want to take Bai'at. Please accept our Bai'at. So yesterday, six such individuals, four men and two women, took Bai'at after the Zuhr prayer.

I will mention the impressions of some who attended, but I first mention the impressions of those who took Bai'at — those who had not taken Bai'at there but did so yesterday. Among them is a friend, Mr. Sami Qadir, who lives in Guatemala. He belongs to Jordan. He is there for business. He says that I saw at this Jalsa the practical form of mutual brotherhood and love that our Master, Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), wished to create in us. The excellent arrangements of Jalsa Salana, the discipline, the sincerity and loyalty of the friends, and the spirit of mutual sympathy and brotherhood deeply moved me. And I saw the practical image of that blessed Hadith that the example of mutual love and brotherhood among the believers is like that of one body — when one part of it suffers pain, the entire body feels it. Then he says, " May Allah grant the workers of the Jalsa the best reward.

Similarly, Mr. Haider Sabilia was part of the delegation from Costa Rica. He says that the excellent organization of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya impressed me greatly. The way every member of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya carries out the duty assigned to him with sincerity impressed me beyond measure. I was very pleased to meet, converse with, and exchange views with people who came from various countries of the world. Through participation in the Jalsa, my attention towards true Islam has further increased, and in this regard, my sincerity and faith have grown. And the addresses, advice, and guidance of the Khalifa of the time are for all Muslims without distinction between Shia and Sunni. Then a lady from Costa Rica, Diana Naima, says: Participation in the Jalsa was a unique experience. The mutual love and affection of people from various countries, nations, and races who came from different parts of the world have had a deep impact on my heart. This atmosphere reminded me of the era of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). I am certain that the Jama'at Ahmadiyya will progress, and through it, the loving message of Islam will continue to spread. She also took Bai'at yesterday.

Similarly, those who took Bai'at yesterday were from Guatemala, Chile, and Costa Rica — as I mentioned, four men and women. After seeing the entire spectacle (of the Jalsa) and witnessing the international Bai'at, when they were fully convinced, they then took Bai'at.

So the Jama'at Ahmadiyya, which conveys the beautiful message of Islam, and without throwing dirt on others, without criticizing anyone, tries to gather everyone upon one unity. And then this spectacle of love and affection that every visitor sees — the conduct amongst themselves and the conduct with others that every visitor observes — compels everyone, upon seeing this example of true Islam, to become a part of it. Or at the very least, the objections that are raised against Islam are dispelled from those who see this here. Allah the Almighty has shown us these spectacles in every era, and is showing them now too, which is proof that neither has the teaching of Islam ever become outdated, nor has Allah the Almighty ever lifted His hand of support from the Jama'at Ahmadiyya.

Once, a family in Pakistan told me that they had an elderly woman who was opposed to the Jama'at, but the family system there is such that they all lived together. She would never come to the Jalsa. Once a need arose, she had to go to Rabwah with them, and then, under some pretext, her relatives also took her to the Jalsa. They showed her the entire system. She used to say that the people of Rabwah cast a spell, which is why one should not go there. In any case, after seeing the atmosphere of the Jalsa, listening to the speeches, and seeing the system of the Langar Khanas (community kitchens), she took Bai'at. This is an incident from the time of the second Khilafat, which a family told me. Then, in every era of Khilafat, we have seen this same thing — that by the grace of Allah, whenever someone came to the Jalsa, they took with them a good impression, or a good impression impressed them, and they took Bai'at and joined this community. So this is a sign — this is proof of the truthfulness of the Promised Messiah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). This is a sign of Allah the Almighty's support with Khilafat. The things we see cannot be produced by human efforts. As I mentioned in the previous sermon, the atmosphere of the Jalsa is performing a silent Tabligh (preaching), and every Ahmadi and every worker who participates in it is a silent missionary. All non-Ahmadi guests, seeing this system in which all work flows quietly in one stream — no panic, no chaos, no harshness or harsh words seen anywhere, but rather smiling faces — from young children to elderly men and women, all are filled with the spirit of service. They are engaged in their work. Seeing these things has a great effect of the Jama'at on others. And those Ahmadis who are participating in the Jalsa for the first time also find their faith greatly enhanced by this atmosphere. In fact, even those who participate every time are recharged anew and leave from here with progress and an increase in their faith and certainty. Some are also there who, with good intentions, and some habitually, point out that they have to find faults. And generally, even such critics this time expressed that the standard of cheerfulness of the workers was better than before.

I will also present the impressions of the guests of the Jalsa. This time, from Congo Kinshasa, the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Bandundu, Boniface Ntwa Boshie Wa, attended Jalsa Salana for the first time. He observed the entire proceedings of the Jalsa for all three days. He sat in the Jalsa Gah and listened. He would also remain in the Jalsa Gah during prayers. He also witnessed the international Bai'at. He says that here everyone is meeting as if they have known each other for years. Everyone is offering greetings. This is true love. This is the true religion and faith. He says that once we had to organize a program at the provincial level, in which 26 people died on the very first day due to mismanagement. Consequently, the program had to be canceled. But I am amazed that at the Jalsa, in a gathering of thousands of people, there was not even the slightest disorder. There was no pushing, shoving, or commotion. Forget anyone dying — no one even spoke in a raised voice. He was very emotional seeing young children performing duties. He says that these little children present water or some other food item with such love and affection that, despite not needing it, one's heart does not allow refusing these children. Young children generally have the habit of wanting to take things for themselves, but the Jama'at has trained these children in such a way that from this age, they have become accustomed to sacrificing their feelings for others, and from a very young age, they have begun to prefer the comfort and peace of others over their own comfort. Surely these children, when they grow up, will not be a cause of trouble for others, but rather will be those who serve others. And after the Jalsa, when they went to their embassy, he expressed to his Ambassador that I have attended many large national and international conferences, but the excellence of organization that I saw here at the Jalsa, I have not seen anywhere else.

Then the Minister of Interior of Benin, Francis Houessou, expressing his thoughts, said: I do not have words with which to praise the arrangements of the Jalsa. It was a very excellent and well-organized Jalsa. I saw an extraordinary spirit of voluntary service to others in the people of the Jama'at. This spirit has become the nourishment of every Ahmadi's soul. This is the very reason why today the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is on the path of progress. He says that I saw children, adults, and even the elderly — they had no concern about their own food and drink. If they had any concern, it was only about one thing — that our Jalsa be successful. I have never seen people working with such effort to achieve their goals. He says that I have seen the world. I have also seen the arrangements of a superpower like America, but I have not seen even great powers organizing in such an orderly and peaceful manner. Here, even very young children perform voluntary duties and follow with great enthusiasm the instructions they receive. Then he says, the secret of the Jama'at's global strength is that the Jama'at has a Khalifa. I openly express that today it is only the Jama'at Ahmadiyya that is working for the establishment of peace in the world. Today on earth, only the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is the one that teaches brotherhood, advises patience, and is the standard-bearer for the establishment of peace.

The Defense Minister of Uganda, Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, attended the Jalsa. He says that the spectacle of the Jalsa's atmosphere is beyond description. He regularly observed the proceedings of the Jalsa for two days and also viewed the exhibition. He also met with me. After seeing everything, he said that this much discipline can only be produced by the army. Upon this, I had said to him that even your army cannot produce it. So he says, you have spoken very correctly. There is no doubt about it. This kind of discipline cannot be produced by any army in the world.

Among the guests who came from Greece were Antigoni and Panagiotis — whatever their names are. Of these, Mr. Panagiotis is being given the opportunity to translate Jama'at literature into Greek. After returning from the Jalsa, he sent an email in which he says that to see thousands of people in such a peaceful gathering, who had assembled to give each other love and affection and to pray, is no ordinary matter. To see such a large number of people united for the help and service of others is no ordinary matter. The Jama'at Ahmadiyya does not help others by considering them beggars, but rather undertakes such projects through which poor people can stand on their own feet. A community that is helping others to such an extent, yet despite this expresses humility and modesty, is no ordinary thing. He says that during the Jalsa, we did not hear anyone complain about anything, nor did we see any face without a smile, nor did we see anyone speak in a raised voice. Every volunteer was putting in their full effort, and despite hard work, there were smiles on their faces. They were staying at Jamia, and about the workers there, he says that everyone's effort was that the guests should consider Jamia as their own home. In the delegation from Nigeria, there was Mr. Ishaq, a television director. He says that all the arrangements of Jalsa Salana were of international standard. From receiving us at the airport to the conclusion of the Jalsa, all arrangements were excellent in every aspect. The speeches of the Jalsa were very excellent. I witnessed the spectacle of the international Bai'at for the first time. It was a very emotional spectacle. This spectacle left a deep impression on my heart. During the sessions of Jalsa Salana when Khalifatul Masih was present, this spectacle was very soul-stirring and emotional, to the extent that I could not control my emotions, and tears flowed from my eyes — how thousands of people were sitting bowing their heads in submission before their Imam. I have never seen such a spectacle in my life. The love and affection that the friends of the Jama'at gave during and after this Jalsa, I will, upon returning, say that the entire Muslim Ummah should adopt this excellent example.

From Nigeria, the Assistant Editor of the National Mirror newspaper, Sakina Lawal, came. She says that upon coming to Jalsa Salana UK, I realized that every member of the Jama'at has a relationship of love and affection with one another. Everyone meets with a smile and is always ready to help one another. I have been working as a journalist for eighteen years. I openly express, and feel proud in saying, that out of all Muslim organizations, the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is the only organization that practices Islamic teachings and is an example for other Muslims. The arrangements of Jalsa Salana were complete from every aspect and in every respect. Then she says that every man and woman, old and young, met with much love and friendliness. I have not seen this in any Islamic program.

So these effects on non-Ahmadis are not just to be heard, but we should always maintain this state in our own conditions.

Then the Mayor of a Belgian city, Kasterlee, who is also a member of the Flemish Parliament, attended. He says that by attending this Jalsa, I gained awareness about the true teachings of Islam. Moreover, I saw with my own eyes how people practice this teaching. The mutual love and affection of the people deeply impressed me. I had seen the people of the Jama'at only at the local level, but by attending the Jalsa, I have also seen the people of the Jama'at at the international level, and I have observed that the Jama'at also practices what it preaches. There is no example of such excellent arrangements as those of this Jalsa anywhere else. I am taking love and affection back with me from here. You people, have shown me the true teachings of Islam. I also went to the stalls of Humanity First and the Engineers Association. Going there, I learned how much the Jama'at is serving humanity. All these things were astonishing to me. The respect for the Jama'at in my heart has increased even more than before.

The Vice Mayor and Councilor of the Belgian city of Turnhout attended the Jalsa. He says that what we had seen about Islam in the media was the complete opposite by attending the Jalsa. The picture of Islam that you have presented is the true Islam. There is no doubt that the teaching of Islam is very beautiful. He says, by presenting the true teachings of Islam, you wish to gather all of humanity under one flag — this is certainly a very great virtue. I had seen in my city that the Jama'at strives to serve humanity, but by attending the Jalsa, I learned that the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is striving to serve humanity throughout the entire world. In my view, at this time, there is no religion in the world serving humanity to this extent and spreading the teachings of love, affection, and peace in the world. I also saw those performing duties at the Jalsa. I was very impressed by the fact that those performing duties consider themselves fortunate to serve the guests. He says, the thought came to me that if the people in our country also worked with this same spirit, our country would not have faced the financial difficulties that we are going through these days. Then the wife of the Vice Mayor of the Belgian city of Turnhout says: I also went to the Jalsa of the women. The love and affection I received there is something I have not seen the example of in my entire life. When Khalifatul Masih came to the women's Jalsa Gah, there was a strange atmosphere. Such a large number of women were present there, but there was silence everywhere. Then, when Khalifatul Masih delivered the address, thousands of women present listened to the address in complete silence. The questions that were in my mind regarding Islamic teachings about women were answered by Khalifatul Masih's address. Then she says that when I initially went to the women's Jalsa Gah, there was a kind of fear in my heart, but when I started listening to Khalifatul Masih's address, all my fear was dispelled.

There was a friend from Belgium under the contact of Tabligh, Mr. Chauboum Ahmad. He says that I had been familiar with Ahmadiyyat for a long time, and this is the first time I attended the Jalsa of the Ahmadis. The three days I spent at the Jalsa and everything I saw — I openly say that Ahmadiyyat is the true picture of Islam. I have seen people here weeping in prostration. It has had a strong effect.

A social worker from Malta, Mr. Kenneth Cremona, also came, who works in caring for disabled persons. He says that what I liked most was that even small children were taking an enthusiastic part in the work of the Jama'at and were performing the task of serving water. Then he said that I really liked that Khalifatul Masih, while giving instructions related to the Jalsa, said: Obey, and accept every order, even if this order or instruction comes from a small child. He said that I saw a booklet containing instructions related to the Jalsa, in which it was written: Take only as much food as is needed. Do not waste by putting in extra food. Reading this gave me great pleasure — how this Jama'at takes care of small details. And people then note these things as well. A journalist from Malta, Mr. Ivan Bartolo, came. He also hosts a program on TV. He has had a connection with the Jama'at for three years. He also took my interview. He had a desire to take an interview. He says that it has become as clear as daylight to me that in 125 years the Jama'at has progressed to such an extent that it has been established in 206 countries of the world. This is certainly not possible without divine support and help. Then he says that everything at the Jalsa was organized and proceeded according to a regular order, and where there is order and arrangement, there is God. These are Christians, and these are the impressions of Christians. He took my interview. After this, he said that he will go to his country and make a one-hour documentary about the Jama'at for his TV.

Apart from this, Mr. Michael Grech from Malta attended the Jalsa. He teaches philosophy at college. He also writes articles in newspapers and magazines. He said that I want to write a comprehensive, detailed article on the proceedings and speeches of Jalsa Salana so that other people can also benefit from it and benefit from the golden advice and principles regarding religious and worldly welfare expressed at this Jalsa. From French Guiana, too, Ahmadi and non-Ahmadi guests came to the Jalsa. Among these guests was a non-Ahmadi guest, Mr. Thierry Atticot, who is a professor of history and a Christian by belief. He says when I was given the invitation to attend the Jalsa, I could not understand why these people were inviting me. Some videos were also shown to me. I was also briefed, but still I could not gauge the importance of the Jalsa. But now, having come to the Jalsa myself, I have understood what status this Jalsa has in the Jama'at — rather, how important this Jalsa is for the entire world. The world needs such Jalsas in which the slogan is 'Love for All, Hatred for None'. He says that the recitation of the Holy Quran, which took place at the beginning of the proceedings of the Jalsa, also gave my soul a strange pleasure that I cannot express in words. Now I have also obtained the audio of these recitations, and I am certain that they will be a source of peace for me.

Then this time, quite a few journalists from various press, both from here and from outside countries, also came. One Hindu journalist said that my mother had forbidden me from going to the function of Muslims. They are very dangerous people. They will kill you, and no one will even know where you went. Anyway, she says, but I did not listen to my mother. Now, after the experience I have had here, I will go to my mother and tell her that the Ahmadis are more peaceful than us, and their words are beautiful, and their teaching is beautiful — that you should also go and see. She says, thank goodness I was not deprived of this Jalsa.

Then, Belize, where the Jama'at has been established this time. A journalist from there, Maryam Abdul, came. She is also a well-known anchor of Krem TV in Belize. Expressing her feelings regarding her participation in the Jalsa, she said that the experience of attending the Jalsa Salana of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya was more pleasant than my expectations. All the people on duty conducted themselves with great love and respect. Then she says that the Jama'at's motto, 'Love for All, Hatred for None,' has left a very good impression on me. I reflected deeply on this motto, and in the past few days, I saw nothing but love from every direction. This Jama'at has given me a lot. I am grateful for it and will always remember it. And she says that besides this, I would also like to thank all those who performed duties. She informed that she was born in a strict Sunni family. She says my father was a very strict Muslim, due to which I had a reaction, and as I grew up, I stopped practicing Islamic injunctions, because the veil, the scarf, and many such things, which are practiced — whether wrongly or rightly — among other Muslims, there was such strictness in them that I drifted away from the teachings of Islam. When I grew up, I took off the scarf, hijab, and everything and threw it away. But she says, I still have faith in God Almighty. But by coming here to Jalsa Salana, I have had a unique experience. Here, I did not see any woman bound and shackled. Every girl, every woman was free. I saw women and girls. They were moving about freely. They were reciting poems. They were going to the bazaar. They were meeting one another with love. This has produced the thought in me that if I had been born in an Ahmadi Muslim home, my path would not have been rebellious. I have made many friends here. So Ahmadis are fortunate. They should be grateful to Allah the Almighty that Allah the Almighty caused them to be born in Ahmadi homes, and granted some the ability to become Ahmadi, and protected them from things that produce a rebellious path. There are also some Ahmadi girls who have a reaction — they too, should remember that non-Ahmadis come and are impressed by us, so there is no need to be afflicted by any kind of complex. The beautiful teaching of Islam is such a teaching for everyone that nature demands, and one should try to practice it.

Then a journalist said that I have never received as much respect, even in my own church, as I have received here. She says I regularly attend church and am a very religious woman. I have never drunk alcohol nor smoked. I consider all these to be evils. But she says, whatever it is, I felt very special here.

A non-Ahmadi friend from Kazakhstan, Mr. Artymief, says that I am grateful from the depths of my heart to Khalifatul Masih and the administration of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya for inviting me to this Jalsa and giving me the opportunity to say something. The very first invitation to attend Jalsa Salana England was given to me fifteen years ago, and my research about the Jama'at Ahmadiyya has continued from the time when Ahmadiyyat began in Kazakhstan. He says, as a religious scholar who has spent half a century researching various religions, this is my experience.

Then he says that what I find most attractive is your Jama'at's motto, 'Love for All, Hatred for None'. This concept was a revolution that occurred at the end of the twentieth century, and was the beginning of a bright and luminous chapter of the religion of Islam, to which other Islamic movements have not paid attention to this day. He says, in this era, we are all witnesses to the disturbing events and conditions occurring in the world, where extremism is at its peak, and religious tolerance and forbearance are becoming extinct. At such a time, it is only the Jama'at Ahmadiyya that, through its humanitarian works, is trying to once again illuminate this world with that light which the religion of Islam has had within itself from the very beginning. He says that today the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is the most progressive and most rapidly spreading Jama'at in the Muslim world. And this is also logically correct because the teachings of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya are at this time close to the hearts of millions of people. These teachings are also close to the hearts of the Kazakh nation and are more comprehensive. And this very thing has put the so-called Islamic clerics there in fear, whose entire effort is to harm Islam Ahmadiyyat. We should pray for them too. May Allah the Almighty keep the Ahmadis in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in His protection.

In the delegation that came from Sierra Leone was Dr. Usman Fofa, who is the General Secretary of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone. Then, Professor Karim, who is the head of the Science Department at the University and the General Secretary of the Sierra Leone Muslim Congress. Then, Mr. Embo Bangura, who is the Chairman of the ruling party in the country's capital, Freetown, was included. This Mr. Bangura, by the grace of Allah, has also taken Bai'at. During the meeting, he said that the proceedings of Jalsa Salana were broadcast live by Sierra Leone TV, and the President of Sierra Leone also watched the proceedings of the Jalsa. When Mr. Tommy Kalon finished his speech, the President called the members of his delegation in the Jalsa Gah by phone to congratulate them on the Jalsa.

This year, the Minister of Legal Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Prakash Ramadhar, also attended. He says that the love that the members of the community had for Khalifatul Masih cannot be expressed in words. As far as the Jalsa is concerned, everything was magnificent. The sincerity and spirit of those working there bore witness to the fact that this Jama'at is not a Jama'at created by any human, but rather, behind this Jama'at is the hand of God Almighty. He says, by attending the Jalsa, I have been shaken from within. Pray for me that Allah the Almighty grant me the ability to live my life with honesty, humility, and sincerity.

A delegation of nine people from Croatia attended the Jalsa. Of these, five were Catholic women, of whom four were university students, and one woman is the head of the museum department. Apart from this, there were four men. Of these, one was the head of the Muslim Arabic Center in Zagreb, and the remaining three were Catholic. The Director of the Arabic Center, Ali Begovic, said that I have attended countless events in various countries of the world, but the sincerity and love with which the children were rendering service at the Jalsa of the Ahmadiyya Jama'at — this scene I have never seen before. The workers of Jamia, that is, the student boys, workers, and volunteers who were serving us, he says, their manner of service captivated everyone's hearts.

A member of the delegation, Sandra, who is the head of the museum department, said: We do not know when these workers rest. Whenever you look, they are alert at their duty. She said that I have never seen such devoted volunteers in my life before. Then the ceremonies of the international Bai'at, especially the prostration of gratitude and people's praying with weeping and lamentation, was a cause of astonishment for all of us.

Then, a member, Maya, who is studying world religions at Zagreb University, she also asked me several questions. She says that I was very satisfied with the answers. I have been quite reassured. She said that if other Muslim and worldly leaders would also seek guidance from Khalifatul Masih, many problems could be resolved peacefully. The question she had asked was: Why, despite gaining education in a civilized society, are people still inclined towards violence? Why are they becoming jihadis? I had given her a very detailed answer to this. In any case, she was quite reassured.

Roberta, a Master's student of English and French from Croatia, also asked a question regarding the leaders of various religions and the achievement of peace. Then she says I was greatly satisfied with the answer.

From Haiti, Gary Guiteau, who is the Director of the Ministry of Culture in Haiti, attended the Jalsa. He says that for the first time from our country, Haiti, a government representative has attended this magnificent Jalsa of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya. I felt extremely happy to attend this Jalsa. Seeing your system, I openly say that the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is an exemplary Jama'at for the entire world. Seeing all the volunteers at the Jalsa working with a special spirit causes great astonishment and envy. All are included among these volunteers — young and old, men and women, all are included. Later, they were given a tour of the Mosque. When they went to the Mosque, they prayed with great respect in their own way. After this, they then prostrated for a long time there. Then I present the impressions of some new converts. A lady from Mexico, Yanna Lopez Rejon, says that this Jalsa has taught me many things. Not only has the reality of my own life been revealed to me, but I have also learned about the reasons for the present condition of the Muslim world. I had previously learned of a community that was very united and had centers in various countries, but now, after attending the Jalsa, I have realized that it is certainly not as united as the Jama'at Ahmadiyya, nor is that community as widespread as the Jama'at Ahmadiyya. Earlier, I thought that the sect to which I belonged was correct, but through the speeches of Jalsa Salana, I learned that here the noble example of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is followed. I used to pray, O Allah! Include me among the best of people and guide me through true Khilafat, and grant me the ability to use my capabilities for the propagation of Islam, and to be of use to those in need. Now I understand that Allah the Almighty has accepted my prayer. He has now granted me the ability to join the Jama'at Ahmadiyya.

Then a new convert from Belize, Evan Vernon, whose Islamic name is Hamza Rashid, says that during these three days of the Jalsa, I learned about the vastness of the Jama'at. The organization and arrangement of this Jalsa has within it a magical quality. I saw at this Jalsa people from various classes who came from more than 80 (eighty) countries, including both poor and rich. There were politicians as well as government officials. Countless volunteers worked for the success of this Jalsa, and the hospitality was very excellent.

The Sadr Lajna of the Marshall Islands, Mary Lintha Johnny — she is also a new Ahmadi. She says, all praise belongs to Allah. Jalsa Salana was a great blessing for me. Since I have come here, I have seen only love and affection among my brothers and sisters and a feeling of one another's pain. After speaking with them, I felt as if we had known each other from before. She says, I saw the Jama'at's motto 'Love for All, Hatred for None' being expressed.

Then, about my speeches, she says that there was a strange feeling, and during them, tears flowed from my eyes at every word. I cannot express my feelings. Then the spectacle of the international Bai'at was also very mesmerizing and impactful. She says, undoubtedly, after attending the Jalsa, I have come closer to God Almighty than before. Then an African American Lajna also told me her dream. She says, I saw in a dream that I am offering prayer in a beautiful mosque, and that mosque is very vast and spacious, and there are many people there whom I do not even recognize. Each time I feel that I am now in some other country. She says, now after attending this Jalsa, I have received the interpretation of my dream. Here, people from various countries gather together in large numbers and offer prayers. Now my prayer to Allah the Almighty is that He grant me the ability to live my life as the best Muslim with complete obedience.

A new convert from Mexico, Mr. Bashir Cuyaso, says that people belonging to various countries of the world were filled with the spirit of love and devotion for the Khalifa of the time, which was unparalleled. The workers of the Jalsa were serving the guests voluntarily with an extreme spirit of devotion. The Jama'at Ahmadiyya is an exemplary Jama'at in the world that is presenting the picture of true Islam to the world.

The new convert from Mexico, Imam Ibrahim Chechu, who joined Ahmadiyyat along with his seventy followers. He says, my heart felt that during the days of the Jalsa, countless graces and blessings are descending, and under the shade of Khilafat, nations of various colors and races of the world are filled with mutual love and brotherhood. He says, while my knowledge increased through the speeches of the Khalifa of the time, I also received peace of heart. Every individual attending the Jalsa was bearing witness through their state that Islam is a religion of love and peace, which every nation and country needs.

From Panama, Gregoria Gonzales says that the gathering, organization, love, and brotherhood of various individuals at Jalsa Salana UK greatly impressed me. I felt that every individual loves the other from the heart. This was an exemplary gathering which produced a revolution in our spiritual life, and it is our responsibility to include others in it as well, and that they too become part of the Jama'at, and that the members of the Jama'at in Panama also become those who fully benefit from it. From French Guiana, a friend, Mr. Diavia Abdou, came, who had taken Bai'at in 2008. He attended the Jalsa for the first time. He says, I was Muslim by birth. I was the first to accept Ahmadiyyat in French Guiana. But today, by attending Jalsa Salana, I have felt what the true, real Islam is. I have now come to understand the reality of Ahmadiyyat and the importance of the Khalifa of the time. He says, the Khalifa of the time has shown the ways of living life, and every individual, by walking on these paths, can attain the pleasure of God Almighty.

From Belgium, a friend, Mr. Abdou Fall, came. He is from Senegal. He says, when I went to the mosque of the Ahmadis in Belgium, I saw a great deal of love and affection there. Then here too, I saw nothing but love and affection among the Ahmadis. This atmosphere of love, affection, and brotherhood greatly impressed me. By attending the international Bai'at, I also took Bai'at. The feelings and state I had at the time of Bai'at cannot be expressed. He says, I observed Ahmadis worshipping at the time of the Jalsa. Truly, Ahmadis are true Muslims. Then he says that the Khalifa is appointed by God. By attending this Jalsa and meeting with the Khalifa of the time, I saw with my own eyes and felt that the Khalifa is appointed by God.

A friend from the Philippines, Mr. Yul Adelf Olaya, who works at the United Nations. He took Bai'at last year. He says, all praise belongs to Allah — by attending the Jalsa, I found what I was searching for. Insha'Allah, now I will live my future life as an Ahmadi. The spirit of love and affection with which the volunteers worked during the Jalsa is praiseworthy. He says I saw them working from morning till night. Then I saw children serving water. It was a strange spectacle. Their love and affection captured my heart. He, too, was very emotional.

Then, from Mali, Dr. Kaita Hama'ullah came. He took Bai'at at the Jalsa. He says, the feelings I had during the Jalsa were produced for the first time in life. I have come here for the first time, and now I am leaving with the resolve that I will always come to future Jalsas. Then he says that even if the enemy makes their full effort, they cannot organize even a tenth of a tenth of this Jalsa. In my view, even great powers like the United Nations of the world cannot organize such an arrangement. The Jama'at Ahmadiyya is truly a reality and truth. For this reason, I have accepted Ahmadiyyat from the depths of my heart.

While Ahmadis in some places are surrounded by restrictions, as I mentioned about Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, they too have remarkable feelings. A friend from Kazakhstan, Mr. Asker Umrov, attended the Jalsa. He says that by the grace of Allah the Almighty, I have attended Jalsa Salana several times before, but staying at Jamia was the first such experience. I think that the staying together of guests who came from various countries is very good, because through this one gets the opportunity to establish a strong relationship with one another, and above all, a large number of worshippers offer prayers. One gets the opportunity to offer prayer at the place of residence. This was very important for me, because at this time in Kazakhstan, we cannot gather in large numbers and offer prayers, and offering prayers here, I felt how deprived I have been from not offering congregational prayers. By the grace of Allah the Almighty, this time, as I mentioned, the central press team and the UK press team did good work, and this year, for the first time, the coverage of the Jalsa has been done in a much better manner. This has been mentioned earlier. And the message of Ahmadiyyat and true Islam has reached the world. Through the contact of the central press team, press and media people also came from other countries. They also had good impressions, as I have already mentioned in the impressions. Through the press, the message has reached approximately thirteen million people in the UK alone, and there are some others who are still writing articles or giving news whose information has not yet arrived. It is estimated that through this means, this message reached approximately twelve to thirteen million in the outside world. The introduction of Islam reached, and the teaching reached.

In connection with the press, I would also say that there are people of various religions in the press. Some believe in religion, some do not. Some believe in God, some do not. Those who come here are then impressed seeing this atmosphere. Anyway, various kinds of people come and attend — they have their own dress, they have their own traditions. Some wear modest dress, but among women, there is no scarf, etc. Women generally, when they come to our function, place a scarf on the head, but if they don't, there is no harm. We cannot bind them. But some of our men are accustomed to forcing. They resort to harshness. A representative of the BBC came. Her head was uncovered. A man went and placed a scarf on her head from behind. She is acquainted with our Ahmadi. She knows the Jama'at. She has taken my interview, and there she sat in a very modest dress with a scarf covering her head, but at that time, the scarf was not on her head. In any case, seeing this man's action, she laughed it off, but said to her Ahmadi friend that if it had been some other woman, she could have even gotten angry. She could have gotten angry or could have taken a wrong impression. So men should also remember that they have not been appointed as wardens. They should remain within their limits. It is not their job to go around placing scarves on the heads of non-mahram women. Men are commanded to lower their gaze. They should fulfill their own duty. The order to forcibly cover the head, whether of non-Muslims or one's own people, is nowhere given. It is such extremist men, of whom there may be one or two among us, who then bring disrepute to Islam and bring disrepute to the religion. None of you, or those like them, should think that they have been given the contract for reforming the world.

Two such incidents occurred. Similarly, an Ahmadi who was with another journalist, an Ahmadi told this Ahmadi to tell that woman that in our atmosphere it is necessary to cover the head, and to cover her head. So I would say to such men: First, sort out your own homes. It is these very actions that then drive people away from Islam. The reformation of the world will, Insha'Allah, happen on its own. As I narrated this incident of the Muslim journalist, that due to a command of extremism without wisdom, due to her father's behavior, she was driven away from Islam, drifted away, and adopted a rebellious attitude. But by coming here, when she saw the conduct and the freedom of Ahmadi women, the desire arose in her: I wish I had been born in an Ahmadi home.

So these reforms — the reform of women should take place through women, especially in Europe, where there is already this clamor that men exercise harshness and unnecessarily cruel treatment of women takes place. When men engage in such actions, such corruption is produced. So if there is any such matter, it is the work of women to explain with love and affection that here in this atmosphere, this is how it is, and Lajna does their work. And if someone has not covered themselves with anything, it makes no difference. Their dress is, in any case, modest according to them. Similarly, by the grace of Allah the Almighty, MTA also plays a great role in conveying the programs of the Jalsa to our own and to others, and this year it had a very great role as always. Where the Ahmadis who watched the Jalsa proceedings through it expressed happiness and gratitude, non-Ahmadis also expressed very good impressions about it. Non-Ahmadi Arabs also sent very good impressions this time, and even said that this is the true Islam which the world needs, which the Jama'at Ahmadiyya is spreading. And some also said that this is the true system of Khilafat, which the Muslim Ummah needs today.

Then this year, the programs of the Jalsa on MTA were also shown for some hours daily during the three days of the Jalsa by the National TV of Ghana, the National TV of Sierra Leone, and a private TV channel of Nigeria. This too had a very good effect in those areas and countries, and there is very good feedback that by watching this program, we came to know the reality of the Jama'at Ahmadiyya and Islam. Some of these impressions are as follows. One impression that has been received from Ghana is that a non-Ahmadi friend from Kumasi Ghana has written that I had heard a great deal about the Jama'at, but when I saw your programmes on Ghana TV, I was greatly astonished that everything our local Imam tells us about the Jama'at is all lies, and for the first time I have seen any Muslim Jama'at presenting the true teachings of Islam in such a beautiful manner and condemning extremism.

Then similarly, an Ahmadi friend who is writing this report says that I was watching your programs on Ghana TV with my non-Ahmadi sister, and seeing the proceedings of the Jalsa, this non-Ahmadi sister decided to become Ahmadi. He says, for the first time, I saw the live coverage of the international Bai'at. And then he writes, I am very proud of being Ahmadi. He says, I have watched these programs sitting with some of my Christian friends, and they were astounded seeing the magnificent progress of the Jama'at.

A friend from Ghana says that Ahmadiyyat is the message of the teaching of only peace and love. I have fallen in love with this Jama'at. Soon I will join the Jama'at.

Then, a non-Ahmadi gentleman, after watching the proceedings of the Jalsa, writes that I have learned of the philosophy and objectives of this Jama'at. I will join the Ahmadiyya Jama'at very soon.

Then similarly, there are many other people who have sent their impressions saying that we watched all these programs, and Insha'Allah, we will join the Jama'at soon.

Then a Christian friend from Sierra Leone, France Forbi, says that your Jalsa programs this morning were a source of great blessing for me. I was greatly impressed by the live coverage of the Jalsa. Thank you. Then, an Ahmadi friend from Sierra Leone, Alhaj Ali Mame Sese, says that I had invited my neighbors to my home to show them the Jalsa programs. I saw that most people in Sierra Leone were watching the live broadcast of the Jalsa. Abu Bakr Konte says, what a magnificent Jalsa it was. May Allah the Almighty spread this Jama'at throughout the world.

A non-Ahmadi friend from Freetown says that I watched the broadcasts of the Jalsa, which are very good. Then a friend wrote that I watched the proceedings of Jalsa Salana with my non-Ahmadi friends, and they were greatly impressed.

Nigerian Television also showed this program this time, and the viewership of those who watch this TV is also very large. They estimate that millions of people watched and listened to the speeches of the Jalsa. This is in addition to the media that have been mentioned in connection with the press. Then this year, through MTA's live streaming, on the last day, three hundred and thirty thousand people watched the proceedings of the Jalsa on the internet. And in the remaining days too, the number was several thousand more compared to previous years. And those who watch on MTA are in addition to this.

So you have heard these impressions. You have also heard the state of coverage. But we should always remember that these things should produce in us further enthusiasm to advance our steps further, and we should not sit content, thinking that we have achieved a great deal. Progressive nations remain in the search of better and better. We know, and we should keep an eye on the fact that we also have some weaknesses. On a large scale, weaknesses occur in arrangements and remain — this is not something unusual — but in any case, efforts should be made to remove them. The administration should note all these weaknesses and resolve them next year, remedy them. And these weaknesses do not occur only because of the workers, but rather some stubborn participants and their attitudes also sometimes create such situations, so arrangements should be made for them too. They too should come having reformed themselves.

For example, a matter from the women's side reached me that in the women's main marquee, a woman was sitting with a child. A worker said to her that this is not a place for children to sit. So she said okay, I did not know, I will go. Later, this same worker found out that the woman who was sitting was not Ahmadi but a non-Ahmadi. So she went and apologized to her, saying that if your child is not making noise, then it is fine, you may certainly continue to sit. But an Ahmadi woman sitting next to her started arguing with the worker, saying we have no problem, so what is your problem, and she said such things. Now, thank goodness the worker came to her senses and did not take the matter further, and quietly went away from there. But then that lady started asking, Is it a Hadith that one definitely cannot sit here. Such stubborn women — especially among women, this happens more, sometimes there are also such people among men — they need to change their attitudes. Otherwise, these very good effects that are being produced on people, which people have seen, perhaps would not have been. Thank goodness that in this situation, at least those people who would have noted this thing were not present there. As for the question of whether it is a Hadith, both the Hadith and the Quran say that whatever instruction is given, no matter from whom, obey it. There is the command of obedience to the Amir. Rather, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that even if your Amir is appointed who is the size of a raisin's head, even then obey him. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Adhan, Bab Imamatul Abd wal Maula, Hadith number 693)

So do not display such rebellious attitudes over trivial matters as whether it is a Hadith or not. The Hadith is this: Obey. And adherence to it is necessary for everyone who calls themselves Ahmadi. But these female workers and male workers should also note this instruction from now on: that if anyone displays such an attitude, they should inform their senior officer, and they should cancel whatever AIMS Card they have, and then they will not be permitted to attend the Jalsa. The Jama'at Ahmadiyya does not need those who hold such rebellious attitudes.

In terms of administration, there was also a complaint from the women's side that sometimes there was no arrangement for cleanliness, etc., in the toilets. Regarding the other arrangements, I will inform the administration. The standard of food and bread was generally praised this time. May Allah the Almighty grant the ability to make it even better. Then there is also a complaint that sometimes, if any elderly person or any patient was late for food, complaints came from the women's side that they were refused food. Whoever comes, at whatever time they come — especially patients, children, and the elderly — if they come for food and food is available, they should be given food. Rather, arrangements should be made for such people that whenever they come, food should be given. They should be seated comfortably and informed that you are receiving food because of being a patient or because of the child, and going forward, whatever the time may be, it should also be made clear: if, for some reason, you have become late today, the food times tomorrow are this and this, please come at these times. But the attitude should be sympathetic and loving.

Similarly, the experiment of constructing washroom toilets, etc., on a large scale in the tents this time has also been praised. A complaint came from the Russian guests that the arrangement at Jamia was good, but the transport arrangement was insufficient, due to which there was a delay in coming to the Jalsa, and one or two of their speeches or some part of them would be missed. Similarly, on the return as well, they would be late, due to which Tahajjud would be missed. So in this regard, the transport system needs to be further improved next year. They should record this in their Red Book. In any case, by the grace of Allah the Almighty, on the whole, the Jalsa went well. The guests took good impression. As I said, the speeches of the speakers were also good by the grace of Allah the Almighty. May Allah the Almighty always keep these good effects established and grant the ability to make them part of one's life. And just as the guests have thanked all the workers, I also thank all the male workers, and I also thank the female workers. May Allah the Almighty reward them and accept this service of theirs. May He grant them the ability to serve more than before in the future, and may it not be only outward service, but may He also produce in them the true spirit of the teaching of Islam, and may He make all — both the participants and the workers — true and sincere Ahmadis.