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Contents
Title page
Dedication
Revered Bashir Ahmad Orchard sahib
A Letter of Blessings by Syedna Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V aba
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Prologue
Preface
Prelude
Foreword
Some Reviews of the Urdu Edition
1. Importance and Blessings of The Devotion of Life
Meanings of Islam
Three Types of ‘Waqf’: First kind of ‘Waqf’
Second kind of ‘Waqf’
Third kind of ‘Waqf
The Mention of ‘Waqf’ in the Holy Quran
Commandment of the Promised Messiah as
Example of Hadrat Ibrahim as
Example of Hadrat Ibrahim as
Literal definition of the word ‘Waqf’
Summary of the Research
‘Waqfe Zindagi’ in Jama’at Ahmadiyya
‘Waqfe Zindagi’ in the Holy Quran
Literal Meaning of Islam
Conventional Meaning of Islam
To Become Allah’s Servant in Belief and in Actions
Two kinds of ‘Waqf’ for Allah
A Human Being becomes God-Like by devoting life for Allah
Complete ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
2. Appeal for ‘Waqf’ in Different Ages
Companions of the Prophet saw and ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
A Glance at the Jama’at of the Companions
The Tradition of ‘Waqf’ Among the Muslims
3. The Latter Days and ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
Devote Life in the Way of Allah the Almighty
Personal Enthusiasm and Heartfelt Wish of the Promised Messiah as
The Need for ‘Waqfeene Zindagi’ in the Service of Islam
Importance of Learning Foreign Languages for ‘Waqifeen’
The Education and Training of ‘Waqifeen’
The Effect of the Company of the Promised Messiah as
Importance of Time
Only A Servant of Faith Deserves our Prayers
Prayer and Service of Religion
To Stay Awake for Service to Allah is ‘Jihad’
Enthusiasm for Preaching
We cannot Follow Two Occupations
Humility of the Promised Messiah as
Companions of the Promised Messiah as and ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
The Exemplary ‘Waqf’ of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih I ra
Organised scheme of ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
The Early ‘Waqfeene Zindagi’
Conditions for ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
Specific Tours for Preaching and other Jama’at Work
4. Period of the First Khilafat and ‘Waqfe Zindagi
Appointment of Missionaries
Appointment of Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Sayal to England
Establishment of Madrassah Talimul Islam
Establishment of Madrassah Ahmadiyya
Appeal for Religious Madrassah in Memory of the Promised Messiah as
Madrassah Ahmadiyya in the Second Khilafat
Establishment of Jamia Ahmadiyya (Arabic College)
Inauguration of Jamia Ahmadiyya
Merging of Madrassah Ahmadiyya and Jamia Ahmadiyya
Two Sections of Jamia Ahmadiyya
Syllabus of International Jamia Ahmadiyya
Jamias in Foreign Countries
Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V’s aba comment on his visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada
Address of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V aba at the opening of Jamia Ahmadiyya U.K.
5. The Second Khilafat and the Devotion of Life
The God-given passion for Tabligh of Hadrat Musleh Maud as
Nationwide Scheme for the Propagation of Ahmadiyyat
‘Dawatul Khair’ Fund
Launch of the Tabligh Classes
The First Regular Call for the Devotion of Life
Encourage Devotee Children to Commit the Holy Quran to Memory
A Passionate Response from the Jama’at
Call to Devote Entire Life
Declaration of ‘Jihad’ Against the Shudhi Movement
Devotion of Three Months at a time
An Invitation to the Muslims of India to Work Together
Overwhelming Response from the Ahmadiyya Community
The Sacrifices of the Life Devotees and their Magnificent Result
Tributes Paid by Muslim and Hindu Newspapers
Acknowledgement by Aryas of the Tremendous Power of Ahmadiyyat
The First Life Devotee Martyr Missionary of the Jama’at
Second Announcement of the Devotion of Life
‘Tehrik-e-Jadid’ (New Scheme) and the Devotion of Life
A Summary of the Requisites of ‘Tehrik-e-Jadid’
Devotion of Holidays
Devotion of Seasonal Holidays
‘Waqf’ for Business
The Devotion of Property and the Devotion of Income
The Personal Example of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra
Splendid Example of the Jama’at
‘Tehrik’ to Dedicate Offspring
Each Family Should Dedicate One Child
Progeny of the Holy Prophet saw
An Everlasting Invitation
Participation in ‘Waqf’ of Offspring by Monetary Contribution
Requirement of the Devotion of Life
The Life of the Nation is in the Devotion of Life
Requirement of Life
Youth Should Dedicate their Lives
Hundreds of ‘Abdul Lateefs’ are needed
Fulfil the Pledge of Bai’at
‘Tehrik’ for Permanent ‘Waqf’
‘Waqf’ of sincere people of the Jama’at
The Financial State of the Devotees
Expression of Pleasure by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II ra
Various Messages to Inculcate the ‘Mujahid’ Spirit in the Devotees
Need of Graduates in Arabic and English
Matriculation-Pass Devotees
Devotees of All Levels Needed
Definition of a Missionary
Devotees Needed from the Community of Landlords
‘Tehrik’ to the Family of the Promised Messiah as
All kinds of Devotees are Needed
Call to the Youth of the Jama’at to Devote their Lives
One Who Does ‘Waqf’, his ‘Waqf’ Always Remains Regardless of its Apparent Acceptance
Devotion of Life to Become Rural Missionaries
‘Tehrik’ for Devotion of Life on the Death of Mir Muhammad Ishaq Sahib ra
Thousands of Religious Scholars Needed
Extensive ‘Tehrik’ to Prepare Scholars for the Devotion of Life
Scheme for Education
Need for Graduate Religious Scholars
‘Tehrik’ to Create Experts in all Fields
The Basis of a Community of Religious Scholars
Importance of Learning Grammar
The Magnificent Sincerity of the Ahmadiyya Youth
If an honourable one departs from amongst us, another honourable one will be raised among us
The Tremendous Resolve of Hadrat Musleh Maud ra
A Dynamic ‘Tehrik’ for Voluntary Tabligh
An Extensive Plan of Forty-Day Prayers for the Victory of Islam
The World can be conquered with Two-Hundred Thousand Devotees
Each One Should be an Ishmael as
Foreign Countries and Life Devotees
Tabligh of Islam in Foreign Countries
Joke about a Shopkeeper
General ‘Tehrik’ of the Devotion of Life
Example of Shah Jahan
We have to Create a New World and a New Firmament
The Initial Sacrifices and their Rewards
The Example of Corals
The Comparison of the Devotion of Life with Monetary Sacrifice
The Progress of the Jama’at is Dependent on ‘Waqf’
The Wisdom in Making ‘Tehriks’ of ‘Waqf’ Repeatedly
Admonition to Those Who Have the Capacity to Devote but Do Not
A Dynamic ‘Tehrik’ for the Devotion of Life
Great Honours are reserved for Life Devotees
At Least Fifteen Generations will have to be Devoted
‘Tehrik’ of ‘Waqf’ of Family
‘Tehrik’ of ‘Waqf’ to Established Families
‘Tehrik’ of the Devotion of Life for Qadian
‘Tehrik’ for Devotees for ‘Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya’
The Opinion of Hadrat Musleh Maud ra Regarding Suggestions about the Devotion of Life
The Keen Interest of Hadrat Musleh Maud ra in the Training of the Life Devotees
An Important Instruction to the Missionaries
Exultant Prayers for the Devotees
Important ‘Tehrik’ to the Devotees for Prayers and Remembrance of Allah
Extraordinary Results of the Devotion of Life during the Second Khilafat
O’ The Musicians of the Heavenly Kingdom!
Devotees’ Agreement Form
Residents of Rabwah and the Devotion of Life
All Those Who Live in Rabwah Should Devote Themselves to Serve the Faith
Example of the Companions
A Warning to Those who Do Not Serve the Faith
‘Waqf-e-Jadid’ (New Scheme of Devotion): The Last Blessed ‘Tehrik’ of Hadrat Musleh Maud ra
The Real Sacrifice by Hadrat Ishmaelas was that of the Devotion of Life
Message of the Eid of Sacrifices
Narration of the Sacrifices of Missionaries in Africa
A Scheme for this Country (India/Pakistan)
Young Men of the Jama’at Should have Courage
Objective of ‘Waqf-e-Jadid’
The Importance of ‘Waqf-e-Jadid’
Sincerity of the Jama’at
Need of Ten Thousand Devotees
The kind of Teachers needed for ‘Waqf-e-Jadid’
‘Waqf-e-Jadid is a Doorway to Blessings
Glorious Results of ‘Waqf-e-Jadid’
‘Madrassatul Zafar’
Worldwide Expansion of ‘Waqf-e-Jadid’
6. The Third Khilafat and the Devotion of Life
Childhood Event
Offering Life for Devotion
Hadrat Sahibzada Mirza Nasir Ahmad rh Urges for Religious and Material ‘Waqf’
First Launching of the Devotion of Life Scheme
Drive for Post-Retirement ‘Waqfe Zindagi’
Another Opportunity for the Exaltation, Progress and Superiority of Islam
The Youth Should Dedicate their Lives for the Faith
Drive for Preparing New Generations for the Devotion of Life
A Great Series of Inspiring Sermons
Divine Inspiration for the Superiority of Islam
‘Waqifeen’ will be needed in Great Numbers in the Future
Drive to Motivate those Proficient in English and Graduates to Devote their Lives
Come Forward and Devote Your Lives!
The Blessed Drive of Temporary ‘Waqf’
Divine Glad Tidings
The Treasure and Asset of the Khalifa of the Time
Need for the Sacrifice of Time
Instructions for ‘Waqfeeni Arzi’ (Temporary Devotees)
Two Important Tasks of ‘Waqfeeni Arzi’
The Need for ‘Waqfe Arzi’
The Purpose of ‘Waqfe Arzi’ is to Teach the Holy Quran
‘Waqfe Arzi’, The Holy Quran, The System of Wasiyyat
Every Ahmadi Should Volunteer for ‘Waqfe Arzi’
Ahmadi Women and ‘Waqfe Arzi’
Students and ‘Waqfe Arzi’
College Professors and School Teachers Should also Participate in ‘Waqfe Arzi’
Government Employees and ‘Waqfe Arzi’
Lawyers and ‘Waqfe Arzi’
Divisional ‘Ameers’ (Presidents) and ‘Waqfe Arzi’
Minimum Duration of ‘Waqfe Arzi’ is Two Weeks
Responsibilities of ‘Waqifeen’ Organising Teaching of the Holy Quran
Negligent Individuals to be made alert
Resolving Disputes
Encouraging Increased National Produce
Training of ‘Waqifeene Arzi’ is Possible Even at the District Level
Importance of Arabic Grammar in order to Learn Translation of the Holy Quran
About Ahmadis Unfamiliar with their Beliefs
Planning for ‘Tafaqa Fiddeen’ (Gaining knowledge of the Faith)
Enlivening the ‘Waqfe Arzi’ Scheme is Very Essential
Responsibilities of the Auxiliaries
You have to Train Teachers
Instructions for ‘Waqfeeni Arzi’
Devotion of Life through Nusrat Jahan Scheme
Divine Inspiration in The Gambia
Splendid Example of Sincere Jama’at Members
Grand Results of the Nusrat Jahan Scheme
Schools and Hospitals Opened under the Nusrat Jahan Scheme
An Observation of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih III rh
7. The Fourth Khilafat and the Devotion of Life
Splendid ‘Jihad’ of Invitation towards Allah
Every Ahmadi Should Become a Preacher
Call the World towards Allah
Children, the Old, the Sick, All Should Become Preachers
Vow of a ‘Dai Illalah’
Create a Revolution in the World
Need for Connection with God
Develop a Longing in your Hearts for Preaching
Call to Preach in Various Countries
Preach to Spaniards
Call Canada towards Islam
Preach to the People of Ghana
Preach to the People of America
Message to the Germany Jama’at
Message for the England Jama’at
Message to South America
Message to the People of India
The Splendid Results of ‘Dawat Illalah’
The Blessed Drive of ‘Waqfe Nau’
The Revival of the Spirit of ‘Waqf’ of Hadrat Maryam as and Hadrat Ishmael as
A Blessed Scheme to Welcome the Next Century
The Importance of the ‘Waqfe Nau’ Scheme
All Esteem is in ‘Waqf’
Hundreds and Thousands of ‘Waqifeen’ Should Come From Every Section of the Jama’at
The Blessings of ‘Tehrik Waqfe Nau’
Gift to God for the Next Century
Incomparable Example of Obedience by the Jama’at
Two Year Extension of the ‘Tehrik Waqfe Nau’
The Responsibility of Parents of ‘Waqifeen’
‘Waqifeen’ in Different Periods
Parents should keep a Diligent Eye on ‘Waqifeen’
8. The Fifth Khilafat and the Devotion of Life
Five Thousand ‘Waqifeene Arzi’ Scheme
‘Dawat Illalah Tehrik’
Liberate the World from the Clutches of Satan
Every Ahmadi Should Engage in Conveying the Message of Allah
Drive to Devote One or Two Weeks for ‘Dawat Illalah’
‘Waqifeene Nau’ Children Should be Conversant with Foreign Languages
9. The Blessings of the Devotion of Life in the Light of the Writings of the Promised Messiah as
Means of Comfort and Lasting Pleasure
Means of Shunning Laziness and Remaining Alert
Means of a Pure Life
Means of Freedom from Worries and Sorrow
Prescription for a Longer Life
Means of an Excellent Death
Means of Inheriting the Prayers of the Promised Messiah as
Status of Devotion for God
Attributes of Preachers and Missionaries of the Jama’at
Importance of Studying the Books of the Promised Messiah as for the Missionaries
Serving the Faith – A Blessing of God
Comparison of Written and Verbal Preaching
Priceless Pearls of the Devotion of Life from Amongst the Progeny of the Promised Messiah as
Hadrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashir Ahmad, M.A ra ‘Qamarul Anbiyya’ (Moon of The Prophets)
Hadrat Sahibzada Mirza Sharif Ahmad Sahib ra
‘Darweshane Qadian’
10. Some Faith Inspiring Incidents of the Devotees
Hadrat Bhai Abdur Rahman Sahib Qadiani ra
Hadrat Haji Muhammad Din Sahib Tehalvi ra
Hadrat Baba Sadruddin Sahib Qadiani ra
Sheikh Mohammad Yaqub Sahib Chinioti ra
A Divine Miracle and Unseen Hospitality
Heavenly Feast
Miraculous Gust of Wind
Divine Help in the Fulfilment of the Need
God’s Help through a Dream
A Sign of the Acceptance of Prayers
Acceptance of Prayer
An Amazing Manifestation of the Power of Allah
The Gun Did Not Fire
Divinely Guided Arguments
The Ship Returned
A Quranic Argument
Cunning of an Opponent reversed upon himself
The Argument of an Opponent Backfired
Manifestation of Divine Punishment
Narrations of Hadrat Maulana Nazir Ahmad Ali ra
Two Signs of Sudden Starting and Stopping of the Rain
O Rain Stop!
Saved from Certain Death
The Heart of Blood Thirsty Enemy Melted
Miraculous Survival
Freedom at Last!
11. The Fruits of the Devotion of Life and Our Responsibilities
Prayers for the Reformation of the Followers of Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa sa
A Touching Prayer of the Promised Messiahas Recited by Hadrat Sufi Ahmad Janra at the Holy Ka’bah and the Plain of Arafat
A Prayer for the Heavenly Proof of Judgment
A Prayer of this Humble One, Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, to Seek A Heavenly Sign and A Request to God Almighty for a Heavenly Judgment concerning him
The Magnificent Prediction of the Promised Messiah as
The Will of the Promised Messiah as
Appendix I: Some Reviews of the Urdu Edition
Appendix II: Form – Agreement for the Dedication of Life
Form – Full Particulars
The Author – Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Ayaz
Bibliography
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