Friday Sermon-2026-01

What was cited by the Promised Messiah(as) as the sole reason for the divine favours and spiritual awareness bestowed upon him?

His complete obedience to and perfect love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa).

"In describing his spiritual orientation

the Promised Messiah(as) stated: ""The _____ are my dwelling

"In the face of severe persecution and trials

what conviction did the Promised Messiah(as) express regarding being left completely alone?"

"During the Karam Din court case in Gurdaspur

what did the Promised Messiah(as) exclaim when informed that an opponent called him ""prey"" in the magistrate's hands?"

How did the Promised Messiah(as) react when Captain Lemarchant arrived in Qadian with an arrest warrant and handcuffs?

He smiled calmly and remarked that they would consider that they had donned metal bangles in the love of Allah Almighty.

"What did the Promised Messiah(as) express regarding his devotion if he were to hear a voice saying

""You are forsaken""?"

Why did the Promised Messiah(as) react with severe displeasure when a visitor praised Mirza Imam-ud-Din in his home?

"Mirza Imam-ud-Din was an atheist who mocked Allah Almighty

How did the father of the Promised Messiah(as) describe his son's seclusion and devotion to worship during his youth?

"He likened him to a newly-married bride who is seldom seen

Why did the Promised Messiah(as) dismiss a famous physician who promised to cure his migraines within two days?

"Because the physician claimed ""I will cure you

"What was the Promised Messiah's(as) attitude upon the demise of his young son

Sahibzada Mirza Mubarak Ahmad?"

What special supplication did the Promised Messiah(as) request Munshi Ahmad Jan Sahib to make at the House of Allah during Hajj?

"To pray for God's pleasure

"According to Surah Aal-e-Imran

verse 93

"How did Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I(ra) interpret the Quranic phrase ""out of that which you love"" ($mimmā tuḥibbūn$)?"

"He interpreted it specifically as wealth

"According to Hadith

how does Allah reward a single date given in charity from pure earnings?"

"According to Surah At-Talaq (65:3-4)

what double promise is made to those who adopt righteousness ($Taqwā$)?"

What was the total global financial contribution made by the Ahmadiyya Jamaat in the 68th year of the Waqf-e-Jadid scheme?

14.97 million Pounds Sterling (an increase of 1.3 million Pounds over the previous year).

Which two countries achieved the 1st and 2nd top positions overall in the 68th Waqf-e-Jadid financial year?

United Kingdom (1st) and Canada (2nd).

Which country stood in 1st position among African nations in overall Waqf-e-Jadid contributions in the 68th year?

Ghana

How many total participants contributed globally to the 68th year of the Waqf-e-Jadid scheme?

More than 1.5 million participants.

"In Indonesia

what blessings did a part-time teacher (Tahira Sahiba) experience after sacrificing her business savings for Waqf-e-Jadid?"

"In Guadeloupe

what happened after a student (Jermy Dedans) paid 160 Euros towards Waqf-e-Jadid despite having no money for living expenses?"

Where did the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa) engage in prolonged voluntary worship and seclusion prior to his claim to prophethood?

In the Cave of Hira.

Which verses of the Quran were first revealed to the Holy Prophet(sa) by the angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira?

"The opening verses of Surah al-'Alaq (96:2-4)

Who did Hazrat Khadija(ra) take the Holy Prophet(sa) to consult following his initial experience of divine revelation?

"Her cousin Waraqah bin Naufal

How did Companions describe the emotional sound coming from the chest of the Holy Prophet(sa) when he wept in prayer?

A sound like the noise of a boiling pot.

"Despite severe weakness during his final illness

how did the Holy Prophet(sa) physically make his way to the mosque for congregational prayer?"

What vocal phrasing did the Holy Prophet(sa) instruct men to use if an anomaly occurs during congregational prayer?

"Say ""SubhanAllah"" (Glory be to Allah) to draw attention

"When asked why he stood in voluntary prayer until his feet became swollen

what was the Holy Prophet's(sa) famous reply?"

How did Abdullah bin Mas'ud(ra) describe the physical strain of praying Tahajjud behind the Holy Prophet(sa)?

He stated that the standing was so prolonged that he considered breaking his prayer and running away because his legs could no longer support him.

"According to Hazrat Aisha(ra)

how many total units ($rak'aāt$) did the Holy Prophet(sa) perform during his night voluntary prayers ($Tahajjud$/$Witr$)?"

"What did the Holy Prophet(sa) signify by stating regarding night prayer: ""My eyes sleep

but my heart does not sleep""?"

What does the Arabic word nasīkah (plural nusuk) denote in Islamic terminology?

"It denotes both ritual sacrifice and worship

"Which three worldly things were made dear to the Holy Prophet(sa)

with the ultimate delight of his eyes placed in one of them?"

"In the present age

what primary form has Jihad taken according to the Promised Messiah(as)?"

Which three lengthy chapters of the Quran did Hazrat Hudhaifah(ra) observe the Holy Prophet(sa) recite in a single unit ($rak'ah$) of voluntary prayer?

"Surah al-Baqarah

Which specific verse of the Quran did the Holy Prophet(sa) repeat continuously throughout an entire night of worship?

"Surah Al-Ma'idah

What actions did the Holy Prophet(sa) admonish Muslims to engage in during a solar eclipse?

"Proclaim the greatness of Allah

"During the Battle of Badr

what earnest supplication did the Holy Prophet(sa) make while stretching out his hands toward the Qiblah?"

How did Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) respond when he saw the Holy Prophet's(sa) cloak fall during his intense weeping at Badr?

"He placed the cloak back on his shoulders

What did the Holy Prophet(sa) reply when Hazrat Umar(ra) wept upon seeing him lying on a date-palm mat that left imprints on his back?

He compared himself to a wayfarer on a desert path who rests briefly in the shade of a tree before resuming his journey.

"When the Quraish pressured Abu Talib to stop the Holy Prophet(sa)

what resolute declaration did the Prophet(sa) make to his uncle?"

Why did tears stream from the Holy Prophet's(sa) eyes when Abdullah bin Mas'ud(ra) recited verse 42 of Surah an-Nisa to him?

"The verse describes bringing forth prophets as witnesses over their respective nations

How did the Holy Prophet(sa) respond when the Angel of the Mountains offered to crush the persecutors of Ta'if beneath two mountains?

"He refused

"According to the Promised Messiah(as)

what constitutes the divine trust ($Amanah$) granted to the Perfect Man?"

"During the Battle of Uhud

why did the Holy Prophet(sa) instruct silence when Abu Sufyan asked if Muhammad(sa)

What slogan raised by Abu Sufyan at Uhud compelled the Holy Prophet(sa) to order an immediate vocal response?

"When Abu Sufyan shouted ""Exalted is Hubal!""

"How did the Holy Prophet(sa) correct a man who remarked

""Whatever Allah wills and whatever you will""?"

Why did the Holy Prophet(sa) strictly prohibit turning graves into places of worship ($masājid$)?

To prevent any form of polytheism ($shirk$) or grave-worship from creeping into Islam.

"According to Hadith

what practice is identified as ""minor polytheism"" ($Shirk al-Asghar$)?"

Why did the Holy Prophet(sa) decline the offer of a renowned polytheist warrior who wished to join the Muslim army prior to Badr?

Because he refused to seek the assistance of a polytheist in a battle fought for God's cause until the warrior embraced Islam.

How frequently did the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa) seek forgiveness ($Istighfār$) from Allah daily despite being sinless?

More than 70 times a day (a number denoting frequency and countlessness in Arabic).

What four phrases did the Holy Prophet(sa) highlight as superior to all other utterances?

"SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)

What advice did the Holy Prophet(sa) give to a Bedouin who felt overwhelmed by the extensive commandments of Islam?

"""Remain continuously engaged in the remembrance of Allah"" (keep your tongue moist with Allah's remembrance)."

What was the Holy Prophet's(sa) response when offered that the entire valley of Batha in Mecca be turned into gold for him?

"He preferred to remain hungry one day to implore Allah

What nighttime routine did the Holy Prophet(sa) prescribe before going to sleep?

"Perform ablution as done for prayer

Why did the Holy Prophet(sa) correct a Companion who substituted the word Rasūlika for Nabiyyika in a bedtime prayer?

To teach exactness and precision in reciting divine supplications as instructed.

"According to Hadith

sitting with people who engage in divine remembrance from Fajr to sunrise is preferred over what charitable act?"

What were the final words spoken by the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa) before his passing?

"""Allāhumma ar-Rafīq al-A'lā"" (""O Allah

How did Hazrat Aisha(ra) assist the Holy Prophet(sa) in using a miswak during his final moments?

"She took the miswak from her brother Abdur Rahman