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Taleem & Tarbiyat Workbook

2007 – 2009

Prepared by the Taleem & Tarbiyat Departments Lajna Imaillah - USA

Sadr Lajna Imaillah – USA Dr. Shanaz Butt

National Secretary Taleem Mubarika Shah

Taleem Committee

Nudrat Salik Salima Ahmed Akavish Khan Samina Arian

National Secretary Tarbiyat Saliha Malik

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Lajna Imaillah-USA Taleem & Tarbiyat Workbook

2007 – 2009

Table of Contents Page

Introduction to Taleem Program 3 Taleem Program April/May/June 2007 5 July/August/September 2007 12 October/November/December 2007 20 January/February/March 2008 28 April/May/June 2008 35 July/August/September 2008 42 October/November/December 2008 49 January/February/March 2009 56 Introduction to Tarbiyat Program 65 Tarbiyat Program March 2007 66 April/May/June 2007 67 July/August/September 2007 71 October/November/December 2007 74 January/February/March 2008 76 April/May/June 2008 80 July/August/September 2008 82 October/November/December 2008 84 January/February/March 2009 85 Taleem Appendixes Appendix A - Salat – Memorization of Split-Word Translation 86 Appendix B - Holy Qur’an Suras for Learning & Memorization 100

Appendix C - Prayers for memorization 108 Appendix D - Elhamat (Prayers) of the Promised Messiah (AS) for memorization 114 Appendix E - Poems of the Promised Messiah (AS) 115 Appendix F - Salat - Response Prayers & Funeral Prayer 117 Appendix G - Additional Questions Related To Salat & Worship Practices 120 Appendix H - Ramadhan Related Prayers 123

References & Sources to Use to Complete Workbook 124

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Introduction to Taleem Program

The two major goals of the Taleem program are to: • Prepare for the Khilafat Centenary by making every effort to improve

ourselves in Ibadaats (supplication of Allah) to attain the nearness of Allah and to express gratitude for blessings of 100 years of Khilafate Ahmadiyya

• Increase in our religious knowledge and improve our practice of this knowledge

Khilafat Centenary Celebration Goals: Within the next two years, all Lajna members should individually and collectively make every effort to:

• Know/learn the complete Salat with translation

• Learn to read the Holy Qur’an with proper pronunciation

• Read a book of the Promised Messiah (AS) that they have not read before

• Know the basic history of Jamaat Ahmadiyya

• Memorize the prayers prescribed by Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) and practice them for spiritual preparation of the Centenary of Khilafate Ahmadiyya

Increase our religious knowledge: The majority of the program should be taught in meetings, with some work done at home. The main areas of study are as follows: Holy Qur’an: Our goal is to learn to read the Holy Qur’an correctly as well as to know the translation and understand the short commentary. We will start from Sura Al-Fatihah and continue reading at least half a Ruku each month. Arabic reading rules have been provided each month. These should be practiced in meetings using the examples given. Selected words of the Holy Qur’an are included and should be learned with translation. Memorization of short Suras/prayers should be done at home. Lajna members who would like to further research a question may also use the cross references provided in the Short Commentary as well as the Five-Volume Commentary to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. Hadith: After learning the background and the basic information about Ahadith, one Hadith should be read with translation and commentary from the Forty Gems of Beauty in each meeting. Salat/Ibadaat: Special efforts should be made to ensure all members know the complete Salat in Arabic with translation. Memorization can be done at home but progress should be checked.

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History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: As part of our Khilafat Centenary Celebrations, we will cover questions on the history of Ahmadiyyat. General Knowledge: These activities include workshops, speeches, and essays regarding given topics. Participation in these special activities to enhance our knowledge is optional, but encouraged, especially for young Lajna. Memorization of the Holy Qur’an and prayers: In preparation and celebration of one hundred years of the Khilafate Ahmadiyya, our beloved Hazur advised us to say selected prayers every day. These prayers have been provided in this Workbook. Special emphasis must be given to memorize these prayers first so everyone can start saying them regularly. Some other prayers for memorization are also included in the program. Additional prayers and Suras of the Holy Qur’an are provided in the Appendixes and can be used for individual or collective memorization. We should continuously learn new prayers and Suras and memorize them so we perform Zikre-Elahi (remembrance of Allah) even when doing our daily chores.

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TALEEM PROGRAM

April, May & June 2007

Holy Qur’an: Note: All Holy Qur’an questions were derived from THE HOLY QUR’AN (English Translation & Short Commentary) edited by Malik Ghulam Farid, which is also available at www.alislam.org.

“The best among you is the one who learns the Holy Qur’an and teaches it to others” (Holy Prophet (SAW))

April 2007 Read Sura Al-Fatihah with translation and answer the following questions: 1. When and where was this Sura revealed?

__________________________________________ 2. List some other names of this Sura with translation.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 3. What is the basic subject and significance of this Sura?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 4. What four fundamental attributes of Allah are mentioned in this Sura?

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5. What does the word Allah mean?

__________________________________________ 6. What is the difference between Rahman & Raheem?

____________________________________________________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: How to make the sound of Kasra ( ). The sound of ( ) is ‘bi’; ( ) is ‘ti’; ( ) is ‘li’. Learn these words with translation:

Al-humdo Rabbil-Aa’lameen Yaummid’dini Seraata

May 2007 Read verses 1 to 4 of the first Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 7. Where and when was this Sura was revealed?

__________________________________________ 8. What is the subject matter of this Sura?

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9. What are Muqatta’at?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 10. What are Alif Lam Mim abbreviations for?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. What is the meaning of Al-Ghaib? Give three examples.

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 12. What does Rizq mean?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: How to make the sound of Fatha ( ). Some sounds are identical with their alphabetic name

such as ( ), ( ), etc. The sound of ( ) is ‘ba’; ( ) is ‘ja’. Learn these words with translation:

Al-Ketaabo La-raiba Hud-un Unfiqoona


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June 2007 Read verses 5 to 8 of the first Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 13. Why does Islam make it obligatory upon its followers to believe in all previous Prophets?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ 14. After believing in all of the previous Prophets, why is it critical to believe in the Holy Prophet

(SAW)?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Which revelation may the word Al-Akhirah signify?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 16. What types of disbelievers does the Holy Qur’an mention in these verses?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: How to make the sound of Damma ( ). The sound of ( ) is ‘bu’; ( ) is ‘hu’; and ( ) is read ‘oo’. Learn these words with translation:

You’minoona Olaai-ka Alla-zeena Kafaroo


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Hadith Read the Introduction to the Forty Gems of Beauty and answer the following questions: 17. What is a Hadith?

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18. List 3 famous books of Ahadith.

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 19. List 3 categories or types of Ahadith with a brief description of each category.

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 20. What is the difference between Hadith and Sunnah?

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Salat: Memorize the prayer after the Adhan with translation. 21. Why does God want us to pray?

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22. Why has God created worship and what are the advantages of different forms of worship

that God has prescribed in Islam?

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23. Define the following words in reference to prayers. a) “Fard”

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b) “Sunnah”

______________________________________________ c) “Waajib”

______________________________________________ d) “Nafl”

______________________________________________ e) “Taraveeh”

______________________________________________ 24. During which times should prayers not be offered?

____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: Note: Answers to the history questions can be found in the following books as well as other sources: Welcome to Ahmadiyyat, The True Islam, which is available at www.alislam.org/books/ahmadiyyat/WelcomeBook2ndEd.pdf and A Brief History of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which is available at www.alislam.org/library/history/ahmadiyya/. 25. Who is the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam? Give a brief summary about his

family.

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26. Give a brief history and description of the founder as a child and a youth.

____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 27. What was the first book he wrote and what was its impact in India?

____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ General Learning Activities: • Workshop on How Allah Established Khilafat in Jamaate-Ahmadiyya and its Impact

on the Community Establish background by giving Holy Qur’an references and prophecies about Ahmadiyyat, the coming of the Promised Messiah (AS), and the establishment of the Khilafat. Provide Hadith in support of your material. Consider using references from Welcome to Ahmadiyyat, The True Islam.

• Khilafat Centenary Celebration Memorize the first prescribed prayer for the Khilafat Centenary Celebration

O our Lord, pour forth steadfastness upon us, and make our steps firm, and help us against the disbelieving people. (Chapter 2: Verse 251)


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July, August & September 2007

Holy Qur’an: Note: All Holy Qur’an questions were derived from THE HOLY QUR’AN (English Translation & Short Commentary) edited by Malik Ghulam Farid, which is also available at www.alislam.org. July 2007 Read verses 9 to 15 of the second Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 28. Who are the hypocrites that are being referred to in these verses?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29. How do hypocrites deceive themselves?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 30. What has caused these hypocrites to grow in their hypocrisy?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31. Why do hypocrites think Muslims/believers are fools?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 32. Why are God and the Last Day the only two Islamic beliefs mentioned in Chapter 2: Verse

9?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an:

How to make the sound of joined alphabets. The sounds should not be prolonged. ( ) is read ‘bihi’; ( ) is ‘ja a’; ( ) is ‘li o’. Learn these words with translation:

Al-naas Yu-Khade-oona Kolubehim Marazun

August 2007 Read verses 16 to 21 of the second Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 33. What is the warning for hypocrites in these verses?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 34. What are the two choices for humans mentioned in Chapter 2: Verse 17? What are the

consequences of selecting error?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 35. Why did hypocrites kindle the fire of war? What was the actual result of these wars?

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36. What are the two classes of hypocrites referred to in Chapter 2: Verses 20 and 21?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 37. What is meant by lightning and thunder in these verses? How do they affect hypocrites?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: How is the sound blended with the next letter when there is a jazm ( ) on it? The sounds of Fatha ( ) in ( ) is read ‘ab’ and ( ) is ‘jad’. The sounds of Kasra ( ) in ( ) is read ‘ib’ and ( ) ‘sib’. The sounds of Damma ( ) in ( ) is read ‘ob’ and ( ) ‘sub’. Learn these words with translation:

Ya’mahoona Umyun Zulumatin As’samaae’

September 2007 Read verses 22 to 26 of the third Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 38. What is the first commandment of the Holy Qur’an given in Chapter 2: Verse 22, and how

does this verse indicate that Islam is a universal religion?

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39. What is the challenge given to disbelievers in Chapter 2: Verse 24 of the Holy Qur’an?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 40. Men and stones are mentioned as fuel of hell in Chapter 2: Verse 25. What does this

mean?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 41. Why have the blessings of Heaven been given names used for material things in this world?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 42. What do the words they will abide signify?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ 43. What types of rewards will believers have in the next world?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: There are three vowels among the Arabic alphabets. These are: Aliph ( ), Vao ( ), and Ya ( ). If there is a consonant letter with a sign ( ), ( ), ( ) and after it is a vowel, which is either blank or with a Jazm, the sound of the consonant letter is modified. ( ) is read ‘baa’ (“a” is pulled high up), ( ) is ‘boo’, ( ) is ‘bee’ (deep ‘e’ sound). ( ) is ‘abaa’ (not aabaa) and ( ) is ‘qaala’ (not qaalaa).


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Learn these words with translation:

Samaratin Tajree Alhijaarahto Muta’shabihun

Hadith Notes

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Salat: Memorize the prayer after ablution with translation.

Adhan & Iqamat

44. Under what conditions can women say the Iqamat? What are the differences between the Adhan and the Iqamat? Note: All Lajna members should know Iqamat. Please practice a few times in the meeting.

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 45. What should we do while the Muezzin is reciting the Adhan?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 46. Can we talk or read during the Adhan?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ 47. In addition to the timing, what are 4 other basic elements of Salat?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 48. What type of attire is best for Salat? What types of clothes are not appropriate for men and

women to wear during Salat?

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History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: Note: Answers to the history questions can be found in the following books as well as other sources: Welcome to Ahmadiyyat, The True Islam, which is available at www.alislam.org/books/ahmadiyyat/WelcomeBook2ndEd.pdf and A Brief History of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which is available at www.alislam.org/library/history/ahmadiyya/. 49. a) How many children did the Promised Messiah (AS) have?

__________________________________________ b) Discuss the prophecy that was fulfilled concerning the birth of a son.

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 50. a) When and how was the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat established?

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__________________________________________ b) Why was this name given to the community of the Promised Messiah (AS)?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 51. a) Describe a heavenly event that supports the advent of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi

(AS).

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b) Give a brief description of the fulfillment of the prophecy regarding Alexander Dowie of Zion.

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General Learning Activities: • In the August or September meeting, present 3 speeches (3 – 5 minutes each) on any

of the following topics in preparation for Ramadhan: o The importance of fasting in Islam and other religions o The purpose of Islamic Fast o Elements of a Fast o Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr o Ahadith related to Fasting

• Prayers – In preparation for Ramadhan, memorize the Ramadhan prayers provided in

Appendix H. • Khilafat Centenary Celebration

Memorize the second prescribed prayer for the Khilafat Centenary Celebration

Our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us, and bestow on us mercy from Thyself; surely Thou art the Great Bestower. (Chapter 3: Verse 9)


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October, November & December 2007

Holy Qur’an: October 2007 Read verses 27 to 30 of the third Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

52. What words has God used to describe Heaven and Hell in the Qur’an?

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53. Who are the losers referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 28?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 54. What supreme truth is pointed to in Chapter 2: Verse 29 regarding human life?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 55. What does the number seven (Sub-aa) signify in Arabic?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 56. Which verse indicates that Allah has perfect knowledge of all things? Which of Allah’s

creations mentioned in this verse has modern science testified to the truth and comprehensiveness of Quranic teachings?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: There are three types of double strokes. Double Fatha ( ), double Kasra ( ), and double Damma ( ). A common name for these three types is ‘Tanveen’. If any of these Tanveen signs is placed upon a letter, it has the effect of producing the sound of ( ) (with Jazm). For example ( ) is the equivalent of ( ). ( ) is equivalent of ( ) and ( ) is equivalent of ( ).


Fauqaha Amwaatan Fa’ahaykum Istawaa

November 2007 Read verses 31 to 35 of the fourth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 57. What were the reactions of the angels when they found out about the creation of human

beings? Why did they react this way?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 58. What bright side of human character did God refer to when saying “I know what you know

not” in Chapter 2: Verse 31?

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59. What does Chapter 2: Verse 31 tell us about Adam and whether he was expelled from Paradise?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 60. What is meant by the word Asma’ in Chapter 2: Verse 32 in regards to God teaching Adam?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

61. What are the differences between angels and Adam as described in Chapter 2: Verses 33 &

34?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: There are three types of vertical strokes: Vertical Fatha ( ), vertical Kasra ( ), and vertical Damma ( ). Vertical Fatha ( ) is the equivalent of Fatha and blank Aliph. ( ) is the same as ( ) and ( ) is the same as ( ). Learn these words with translation:

Malaa’ikati Asmaai Subhanaka Ghaiaba


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December 2007 Read verses 36 to 40 of the fourth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

62. What does the word Jannah (garden) in Chapter 2: Verse 36 tell us about the first place

where Adam lived?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 63. Describe the differences and similarities between the Holy Bible and the Holy Qur’an in

regards to their interpretation of the forbidden tree.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 64. Are Iblis and Shaitan the same according to the Holy Qur’an?

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65. Does the Holy Qur’an support the idea of man ascending to the heavens? How does Chapter 2: Verse 37 clarify this?

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66. Why did God create Hell? Is Hell eternal according to Islam?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: There are three types of vertical strokes. Vertical Fatha ( ), vertical Kasra ( ), and vertical Damma ( ). Vertical Kasra ( ) is the equivalent of Kasra, ‘ya’ and Jazm. ( ) is same as ( ) ‘ee’ , ( ) is same as ( ) ‘yee’.


Ashajarata Khaufun Kalimaatin Khaledona

Hadith Notes

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Salat: Memorize the following prayer with translation to enter the mosque:

“In the name of Allah and with the peace and blessings of Allah on the Holy Prophet (SAW), Oh Allah, please forgive my sins and open the doors of your mercy.”

Travel Related

67. If a person is traveling by car, plane, train, etc., and is unable to stand up or get off the vehicle to do Salat, how should they perform their Salat and in which direction?

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68. a) Which prayers are not reduced while performing Salat during travel?

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b) Should we perform Sunnahs while we are traveling?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ 69. In what situations when traveling, is it preferred that you do not shorten your prayers?

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70. If you are participating in congregational prayer, should you shorten your prayers in the following situations? a) You are traveling and the Imam is not traveling.

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b) You are not traveling and Imam is traveling.

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71. When do we say the following Takbeerat?

Note: Please repeat in the meeting with translation. All members should memorize.

History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: 72. a) What was the mission of the Promised Messiah (AS)?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ b) What is the belief of Ahmadi Muslims regarding the Death of Jesus (AS)?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 73. a) How did Allah prepare the Ahmadiyya Jamaat for Khilafat? Describe the circumstances

in which it was established.

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b) Who was the first Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat?

__________________________________________ 74. Describe an incident during which Hadrat Khalifatul Masih I (RA) demonstrated complete

submission and obedience to the Promised Messiah (AS).

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ General Learning Activities:

• Hold Jalsa Seeratul-Nabi • Present 1 speech (3 – 5 minutes) on one of the following topics:

o My experience of Hajj o My Travel to Mecca and Medina o Significance of sacrifice in Islam

• Khilafat Centenary Celebration o Memorize the third prescribed prayer for the Khilafat Centenary Celebration

“O Allah, we make Thee our shield against them, and take refuge in Thee from their mischief” (Abu Dawood) o Start preparing the following which should be presented in next quarter’s

meetings: • Poster board competition relating to Ahmadiyya Khilafat • Essay competition on the following topics:

1. The meaning of “Successors in the earth” (Chapter 24: Verse 56) 2. Need of Khilafat 3. How Khilafat was established in Ahmadiyyat 4. Blessings of Khilafat 5. Achievements of Khilafate Ahmadiyya


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January, February & March 2008

Holy Qur’an: January 2008 Read verses 41 to 44 of the fifth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 75. What is the other name for Jacob? Who gave him this name, and what does it mean?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 76. What “covenant” is being referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 41?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 77. What does the Holy Qur’an mean when it speaks of itself as being “Musaddiq” of the

previous Scriptures?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 78. Who is being addressed to in Chapter 2: Verse 43, and what are they being forbidden to do?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Inverse Damma ( ) is the equivalent Damma, Vaw and Jazm. For example, ( ) is same as ( ) ‘hoo’, and ( ) is same as ( ) ‘oo’.


Un’umtu Musad’diqun Tashtaroo Talbisu

February 2008 Read verses 45 to 47 of the fifth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

79. Describe the types of good that are being referred to with the word Bir (Bil’bire).

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 80. Which Book is being referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 45? Do we believe in all the contents of

this Book and why?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 81. What does Sabr mean?

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82. Who does Chapter 2: Verse 46 address, and what is it telling them?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: The two signs ( ) or ( ) are called, ‘Madda’. When ( ) is placed on any letter, the sound of that letter is prolonged. For example, ( ) is ‘hooo…’, ( ) is ‘laaa…’ ( ). Learn these words with translation:

Bil’bire Unfosakum Wasta’eenu Raaje’oon

March 2008 Read verses 48 to 54 of the sixth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 83. Who are Pharaohs? What did Pharaoh Rameses II do to the Israelites?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 84. What incident is mentioned in Chapter 2: Verse 51 regarding Prophet Moses (AS)?

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85. Give a brief historical description of Prophet Moses (AS), including where he was born, how he was raised, and how he was treated during and after his prophethood.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 86. Which Book is being referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 54? Aside from this Book, what else

did God give Prophet Moses (AS)?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: A blank letter is a letter without any sign. It is not pronounced, yet it is written down. However, every blank letter is not silent. A blank Aliph, with Fatha on a letter before it, and no Jazm after it, is not silent. It is also pronounced when there is a vowel after another letter where it prolongs the sound of the previous, adjacent letter. For example, ( ) is the same as ( ), Alif is silent. ( ) is same as ( ); the last letter is silent. ( ) is same as ( ); the Vao is silent.

Note: If letter ‘ya’ is written without its two dots, it is also silent.


Shafa’ah Adl Tashkaroon Alfurqana


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Hadith Notes

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Salat: By now all members must know the translation of Salat up to Surah Fatihah.

87. What should I do if I have difficulty concentrating during Salat?

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88. If someone enters the mosque during congregational prayer, should they say Assalamo Alaikum? If so, should those praying respond?

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89. What should I do if I realize I did not perform Salat at the prescribed time?

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90. What should you do if you forget how many Ra’akats you have done, or if you forget the number that you should be doing?

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91. Should we: (a) perform Dua (silent prayer by raising hands) after Namaz or Adhan?

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(b) say Holy Qur’an verses during Ruku and Sajdah?

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History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: 92. (a) Describe two favors that Allah bestowed upon Hadrat Khalifatul Masih I (RA).

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ (b) What were some of the milestones of his Khilafat?

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93. (a) Give a brief description of how Hazrat Mirza Bashir-udin (RA) became the second Khalifatul Masih.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ (b) What obstacles did he face in establishing the Ahmadiyya Jamaat on strong footings?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 94. (a) What initiatives did Hazrat Mirza Bashir-udin (RA) take to spread Islam?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ (b) What major steps did he take in the spiritual upbringing of the members of the Jamaat?

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General Learning Activities: • Khilafat Centenary Celebration

o Present posters relating to Ahmadiyya Khilafat in March meeting. Display the blessings of Khilafat through these posters in the meeting.

• Conduct Annual Taleem test with maximum participation during February & March • Prayers – Learn any prayer in Appendix C or D


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April, May & June 2008

Holy Qur’an April 2008 Read verses 55 to 60 of the sixth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 95. Why did the Israelites start to worship a calf? How did they repent?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 96. Chapter 2: Verse 57 says “We raised you up after your death…” What type of death is

being referred to?

__________________________________________ 97. What is “Manna” and “Salwa”?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 98. What type of food did God provide to the Israelites in the wilderness?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 99. Where did the Israelites settle? What were they warned about settling there?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Shadda ( ) is in effect a repetition of a letter, but with two different sounds. For example, ( ) is ( ) ‘abba’, not (ab-ba), ( ) is ( ) ‘hilley’, ( ) is ( ) ‘affo’.


Qualun Bari’ekum Jahra’tan Al-ghamama

May 2008 Read verses 61 to 62 of the seventh Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 100. How many tribes were with Prophet Moses (AS)? What is the other significance of this

number?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 101. Why was the miracle of the springs not against the laws of nature?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 102. What was God’s intention in wanting the Israelites to live in the desert? Did the Israelites

do as God had intended?

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103. What does the expression ‘Yaqtulun al-Nabiyyin’ mean when referring to the Israelites and the Prophets?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________

Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: The blank letters between Shadda and another letter remain silent. For example, ( ) is the same as ( ) ‘walla’; ( ) is ( ) ‘nasso’; ( ) is ( ) ‘wuzza’.


Hajara Bi’asaka Al-Ardzo Wahidin

June 2008 Read verses 63 to 67 of the eighth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

104. Is only the belief in God and in the Last Day sufficient for salvation?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 105. How does Chapter 2: Verse 63 demolish the mistaken Jewish belief that they alone are

entitled for salvation because they are “the favored nation of God?”

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106. What covenant is mentioned in Chapter 2: Verse 64?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

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107. What is Sabbath as referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 66 and Chapter 7: Verse 164?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Some examples of Shadda with Tanveen: ( ) is ( ), ( ) is ( ), and ( ) is ( ). The letters are all read in continuation. For instance, ( ) is ‘sirrin’ not ‘sir-rin’


Ajro Misaqa Rafa’ana Moi’zatan


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Hadith Notes

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Salat: By now all members must learn the translation of Salat up to Tash’had.

108. Under what circumstances can a woman lead Salat? What are the differences when a

woman leads Salat instead of a man?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 109. Women should not perform Salat during their menstrual cycle. Can they say Durood

Shareef or other prayers during their cycle?

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110. When a woman is menstruating, is she allowed to come to the mosque?

__________________________________________ 111. When should a woman start performing Salat again after the birth of a child?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 112. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) in his Friday sermon on April 13, 2007 mentioned some

Salat etiquettes related to women. List the main points of his address to women.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: 113. Outline some of the achievements of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih II (RA) during his fifty years

of Khilafat.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 114. a) When and why was the Jamaat Headquarters moved from Qadian?

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b) Who was left behind to protect the Jamaat’s sacred places and articles?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

c) How was Rabwah established?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 115. List some of the conspiracies that were launched against the Jamaat. How did the

Supreme Head of the Jamaat protect the community through hardships with the grace and mercy of Allah?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________


o Encourage Lajna to participate in essay writing competitions held by the jamaat for the Khilafat Centenary Celebration.

o All members should know and practice all prescribed prayers for the Khilafat Centenary Celebration.

o Use the book Conditions of Bai’at and Responsibilities of an Ahmadi by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) for a workshop, quiz, Q&A session, or similar activity at local itjemas.

• Prepare Lajna for summer itjema/camps by having general knowledge quizzes or

speech/essay competitions on topics related to Nizame-Jamaat and Nizame-Khilafat. • Prayers – Learn any prayer in Appendix C or D.


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July, August & September 2008

Holy Qur’an: July 2008 Read verses 68 to 72 of the eighth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

116. Why did the Israelites have so much respect for cows? Why did Allah want them to

slaughter a cow?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 117. What was the reaction of the Israelites when Prophet Moses (AS) conveyed Allah’s

message to them to slaughter a cow?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 118. What description did Allah give of the cow to be slaughtered? Why did Allah give a

description of the cow?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Shadda with vertical Fatah or with Kasra: ( ) is ‘alla’. The last ‘a’ is pulled high up. ( ) is ‘sawwa’. For vertical Kasra, ( ) is ‘biyyee’ (not biyye). The last two ‘ee’ are very deep. Learn these words with translation:

Le’Qumehee Tazbahoo Baqaratan Tutta’qoona

August 2008 Read verses 73 to 77 of the ninth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 119. What is the meaning of the word Qataltum in Chapter 2: Verse 73 and to whom is it

referring?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 120. Chapter 2: Verse 73 says that Allah will bring to light what they have been hiding. What is

it that Allah will bring to light?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 121. Which Prophet is being referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 74 and how does it relate to him?

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122. Give a brief summary of the incident referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 75 which turned the

hearts of Jews into stones.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________

123. Do the remarks in Chapter 2: Verses 73 & 74 apply to the whole Jewish nation? If not,

who do they not apply to?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Three letters with combined sound: ( ) is read ‘allam’. When two Shaddas are side by side then ( ) is ‘nassadda’, ( ) is ‘liyyulla’. An example of four letters with combined sound is ( ), read ‘luttayyar’. Learn these words with translation:

Tuktomoona Tu’moroona Rubbaka Yaalamoona


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September 2008 Read verses 78 to 83 of the ninth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

124. What does the word Ummiyy mean as used in Chapter 2: Verse 79?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 125. Chapter 2: Verse 80 says that they write the Book and say its from Allah. What is this

referring to?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 126. Why did the people referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 81 think that they were immune from

the fire of Hell?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

127. At the time of the Holy Prophet (SAW), different groups of Jews had different opinions about punishment. Describe these different opinions.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Tanveen before Shadda: The normal sound of Tanveen ( ) is not produced if there is a Shadda immediately after it. There are two situations: a) Tanveen changes to Fatha, Kasra or Damma as the case may, if Shadda is upon the consonant. For example ( ) is read ( ) ‘talli’. b) Tanveen changes to half pronounced ( ) (Nun Ghunna) if the Shadda is on a vowel. For example ( ) is read ‘Ti(n)wwa’. It is not read ‘Tinwwa’ nor Tiwwa. The bracketed (n) is just an under-toned sound ‘n’. Examples of Nun Ghunna are very common in the Holy Qur’an. Learn these words with translation:

Yosirroona Ummiyoona Samanun Yuksiboona

Hadith Notes

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Salat: Learn the complete remaining translation of Salat. 128. If you come to the mosque when congregation prayers are in progress, should you:

(a) join if you are not aware of which prayer is being offered?

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(b) join if you already did Salat at home?

__________________________________________ 129. If you realize afterwards that you joined-in with Asr prayer while you had not offered Zuhr

prayer, then what becomes of Zuhr prayer?

__________________________________________ 130. What rules should we follow in forming rows during congregational prayers? If

congregational prayers have started and there is gap in the row, who should move to fill it?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 131. If you are engaged in Sunnah prayers in the middle of a row and the Imam starts the

congregational prayer, should you stop your Sunnah prayers?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 132. What should you do if the Imam commits a mistake while leading the congregation?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________


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History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: 133. Give a brief life sketch of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (RA).

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 134. Describe some of the major achievements of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (RA).

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 135. Briefly describe the Deliverance from the Cross Conference, including when and where it

was held and what the outcome was.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________


Prepare your Lajna for Khilafat related activities (i.e., workshops, quizzes, and speeches) to be done at the local and national itjemas.

• Prayers – In preparation for Ramadhan, memorize the Ramadhan prayers provided in

Appendix H.


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October, November & December 2008

Holy Qur’an: October 2008 Read verses 84 to 85 of the tenth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 136. What were the elements of the covenant mentioned in Chapter 2: Verse 84 that Allah took

from the Jews? Write them in order of importance.

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 137. What was the covenant between the Holy Prophet (SAW) and the Jews of Medina which

Chapter 2:Verse 85 may be referring to?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Idgham: Before Shadda ( ), if there is a letter with a Jazm ( ), the letter is dropped out in reading (Idgham). The letter that occurs before a Jazm is then combined with Shadda. For example, ( ) is read ( ) ‘Qatta’.


Misaqa Ehsanun Ya’taamaa Deyarekum


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November 2008 Read verses 86 to 87 of the tenth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 138. Who were the three Jewish tribes and two pagan tribes that lived in Medina at the time of

the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 139. Which of the tribes mentioned in the question above formed friendships with each other?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 140. What was the practice that tribes would engage in during wars? Why does the Holy

Qur’an object to this practice?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 141. What warning does Allah give in Chapter 2: Verse 87?

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Reflex and blending Madda: After Madda ( ) if there comes a letter with a Jazm or Shadda, the letter bearing Mada is first prolonged and then it is combined with following letter; ( ) is long like ‘aal’ ( ) is long like ‘haamma’ ( ) is long like ‘Ruunni’. Learn these words with translation:

Fari’qun Bil’isme Azaabe Ish’taroo

December 2008 Read verses 88 to 91 of the eleventh Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions.

142. What does Ruh al-Qudus mean in Chapter 2: Verse 88?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 143. How did the Jews treat the prophets of God who came after Moses?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 144. Which book is referred to in Chapter 2: Verse 90?

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145. What did the Jews pray for that is mentioned in Chapter 2: Verse 90? How did they react when what they prayed for actually happened?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 146. Why did Allah curse the disbelievers?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Muqatte’at (Letters of abbreviation): Some chapters of the Holy Qur’an, after ‘Bismillah’ begin with letter(s) of abbreviation. These are made up of one or more, to a maximum of five letters of the alphabet. Their pronunciation is governed by the following rules: 1. A letter bearing Madda ( ) is read by its original name with a prolonged sound. ( ) is

read as ( ) ‘noon’ 2. A letter with vertical Fatha ( ) is pronounced according to its sign.

( ) is read as ( ) ‘haameem’

3. Blank Aliph, here, is not silent. It is read by its original name.

( ) is read as ( ) ‘alif-lam-ra’ 4. A letter with Shadd a ( ) combines the letter that comes before it according to the

common rule.

( ) is read as ( ) ‘alif-lam-meem’ Learn these words with translation:

Biro’he Al-qoduse Kolubona Kufrehim


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Hadith Notes

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Salat: Memorize the following prayer with translation to leave the mosque:

“In the name of Allah and with the peace and blessings of Allah on the Holy Prophet (SAW), Oh Allah, please forgive my sins and open the doors of your mercy.”

147. In what instances is bathing required before prayer is offered?

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148. What are the Islamic etiquettes of bathing?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 149. If water is scarce, do you still have to wash the different parts three times for complete

ablution?

__________________________________________ 150. What conditions require you to redo the ablution? If you wear socks after performing

complete ablution, do you need to rewash the feet for subsequent ablutions?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 151. Describe when and how to perform Tayammum.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: 152. When did the fourth Khilafate Ahmadiyya start? Give a brief life history of Hazrat Khalifatul

Masih the IV (RA).

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153. (a) When and why did Hazrat Khalifatul Masih the IV (RA) move to London?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ (b) Give a few examples of initiatives he took that fulfilled the revelation “I shall cause the

message to reach the corners of the earth” in new ways.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 154. Briefly describe some of the great achievements of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV (RA) during

his Khilafat, including the schemes and funds he established.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ General Learning Activities:

• Hold Jalsa Seeratul-Nabi

• Prayers – Learn the prayer to leave the mosque with translation. • Khilafat Centenary Celebration

Evaluate your Khilafat Centenary Celebration Goals. Everyone should finish reading their selected book of the Promised Messiah (AS) by December 2008.


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January, February & March 2009

Holy Qur’an: January 2009 Read verses 92 to 97 of the eleventh Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 155. What transgression is Allah reminding the Jews of in Chapter 2: Verse 93?

____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 156. Why did the Jews hear but refuse to obey the commandments of Allah?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 157. Why is Allah asking Jews to wish for death in Chapter 2: Verse 95?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 158. Were the pagans or Jews more worried about death? Why?

____________________________________________________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Nun Qutni: Nun-Qutni is a small print with Kasra and is written below a black ( ). The Aliph of it is silent. The Nun is pronounced as per rule. For example, ( ) will be read ( ).


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Unzela Muside’qun Mou’mineena Ra’faana

February 2009 Read verses 98 to 102 of the twelfth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 159. What is the function of Hazrat Gabriel (AS) according to the Holy Qur’an and Bible?

__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 160. What are the Jewish views of Hazrat Gabriel (AS)?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 161. Who is Hazrat Mikal (AS)? What are the Jewish views of Hazrat Mikal (AS)?

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162. What is the role of angels in the spiritual link between Allah and humans? What are the consequences of breaking this spiritual link?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 163. Which Prophet does Chapter 2: Verse 102 refer to and which actions of the Jews does this

verse discuss?

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Small Mim: In the Holy Qur’an, small ( ) is sometime found printed on top of letter Nun, bearing Jazm when its following letter is ‘ba’. In this case ‘Mim’ is pronounced instead of Nun. For example ( ) is read ‘Yambuan’ (not Yanbuan). Mim is also found written over the sign of Tanveen, when the following letter is ‘ba’. In this case too, the ‘Mim’ is pronounced instead of ‘Nun’ sound of the Tanveen. For example ( ) is read ‘Nafsim-bima’ (not Nafsinbima). Learn these words with translation:

Qul-biqa Bushra Aayaa’tin Ah’dun


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March 2009 Read verses 103 to 104 of the twelfth Ruku of Sura Al-Baqarah with translation and answer the following questions. 164. How is Solomon being compared to the Holy Prophet (SAW) in Chapter 2: Verse 103?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 165. Who were Harut and Marut? What is the significance of their names in Chapter 2: Verse

103?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 166. What was the reaction of the Jews when they saw that the power of Islam was steadily

expanding and opposition to Islam in Arabia had completely broken down?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 167. Briefly describe the two incidents during which the Jews resorted to setting up secret

societies.

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Guidelines for reciting the Holy Qur’an: Wuqoof – Stops: The Holy Qur’an combines several stop signs. Some of them are: ( ): Ayat sign. ( ): Compulsory stop sign ( ): Optional stop sign ( ): General stop sign And there are combinations such as: ( ), ( ), ( ).

When any of the above stop signs is met with during the course of recitation of the Holy Qur’an, there are certain rules to follow in order to stop there.

• If the word ends in Jazm, there is no modification of sound at the stop. ( ) is read ‘Kuwwerat’

• If the word ends in ( ) , it is regarded to be ( ). ( ) is read ‘Nissa’.

• If the word ends with a sign which is not a Jazm, it is changed to a Jazm which then connects the preceding letter. ( ) is read ‘Malak’, ( ) is read ‘Shuhada’ with

a catch at the end. ( ) is read ‘Ghairih’.

• Ending ( ) changes to ( ) (ha with Jazm). ( ) is read ‘Quwwah’.

• Blank Aliph, with a double Fatha ( ) before it, changes to Fatha ( ) and Aliph remains

blank. ( ) is read ‘Juz’a’ ( ) is read ‘Raqiba’

• If the word ends in blank Aliph, but there is no double Fatha before it. There is no change in

sound at the stop. ( ) is ‘Tahtadu’.

• If the word ends with bank ‘ya’ ( ) and the sign preceding it, is double Fatha, then ya

changes to Aliph and double Fatha to simple Fatha. ( ) is read ‘Duha’.

• If the word ends in blank ‘ya’ and there is vertical Fatha before it, there is no change of sound at the stop. ( ) is read ‘aba’.


Us-sehra Almala-kaini Fitnatun Yala-moona


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Hadith Notes

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Salat: Learn the Funeral prayer (Janaza) through a demonstration in Appendix F. 168. What did we pledge, as an Ahmadi, to the Promised Messiah (AS) regarding Salat?

____________________________________________________________________________________

169. What are the consequences if you knowingly miss Salat?

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170. What should you do if you regularly perform Salat yourself but your children do not?

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 171. What is the significance of Salat in regards to the Day of Judgment?

____________________________________________________________________________________ 172. If you are alone in the house, can you answer the door or the phone while praying? If so,

do you resume your prayers where you left off?

__________________________________________ 173. If you find out prayers were said in a direction that does not face the Ka’bah, should you

repeat your prayers? What if you find out the correct direction of the Ka’bah while performing your prayers in the incorrect direction?

____________________________________________________________________________________

History of Islam and Ahmadiyyat: 174. When did the fifth Khilafat start? Give a brief life history of His Holiness Mirza Masroor

Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (ABA).

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175. Numerous scholars and elders of the Jamaat had the honor of serving the Community with distinction. In order to be fully familiar with the history of the Movement, it is important to know them as well. List some of these scholars and elders with a brief introduction.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 176. Several distinct ladies served the Jamaat and have been an integral part of the

community. Describe them briefly starting with Hazrat Umma Jaan (Syedda Nusrat Jehan Begum Sahiba (RA), wife of Hazrat Masieh Mauood (AS)).

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ General Learning Activities:

• Present 1 speech (3 – 5 minutes) on one of the following topics: o Travel to Qadian o Qadian Jalsa o Visit to Rabwah o My experience of Hajj

• Present 1 speech (3 – 5 minutes) on topics of your choice such as:

o Purdah o Training of Children o Comparative Religions

• Conduct Annual Taleem test with maximum participation during February & March. • Prayers – Learn any prayer in Appendix C or D.

Lajna Imaillah-USA 64 Taleem & Tarbiyat Workbook 2007 – 2009

Tarbiyat Program

Lajna Imaillah-USA 65 Tarbiyat Program Taleem & Tarbiyat Workbook 2007 – 2009

TARBIYAT SYLLABUS (March 2007 - February 2009) Keeping our Covenant for love of Khilafat, with emphasis on Prayer.

“We have heard a Crier calling unto faith, “Believe ye in your Lord,” and we have believed. Our Lord, forgive us, therefore, our sins and remove from us our evils, and in death number us with the righteous.” 3:194 “Oh Prophet! When believing women come to thee, taking the oath of allegiance at thy hands that they will not associate anything with Allah, and that they will not steal, and will not commit adultery, nor kill their children, nor bring forth a scandalous charge which they themselves have deliberately forged, nor disobey thee in what is right, then accept their allegiance and ask Allah to forgive them. Verily Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful.” 60:13 Prayer for Tarbiyat: May Allah bless this Jamaat and make us that pious community to whom He will send the Khalifa of the time till the ending of time. Ameen.

Theme: The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat

Material: ‘Our Teaching’ by the Promised Messiahas (2007), ‘Daughters of Eve’ – sermons of Khalifatul Masih IVrh (2008), Selected Khutbas of Khalifatul Masih Vaba Workshops. References: Holy Qur’an, Surah Al Baqarah 2:1- 21 For Condition of Bai’at, Ahadith & Malfoozat use the appropriate chapter from: Conditions of Bai’at (Lajna Imaillah Program 2004) Conditions of Bai’at & Responsibilities of an Ahmadi by Khalifatul Masih Vaba

Goals: Our Gift for Khilafat.

1. Observe Salat 5 times a day 2. Read some part of the Holy Qur’an every day with translation 3. Listen to Hazur’s Khutbas regularly 4. Pledge to become a Moosie 5. Increase our level of attendance and participation in Lajna 6. Observe Purdah 7. Become an instrument of Peace and avoid backbiting & fault finding

Lajna Imaillah-USA Tarbiyat Program Taleem & Tarbiyat Workbook 2007 – 2009

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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat March 2007:

Selected Sermon: The Divine Attribute of Rabb – 12/01/06, Questions: 1. Discuss the Attribute of Allah - Rabb ul Alamin refers to 2:2 as well as this sermon in your

discussion.

2. ‘We have heard a Crier calling unto faith’ 3: 194 How has hearing the cry of the Messiahas affected your life?

3. What advice does Hazuraba give us in this sermon to make our declaration of complete submission to Allah both in attitude and in practice?

4. Self Reflection: How will you truly recognize the essence of this prayer - 3:194?

Tarbiyat Goal for 2007: Let us stay truly connected with Hazuraba and listen to his Khutbas every week.


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat April, May, & June 2007: UNITY – First Condition of Bai’at & Holy Qur’an 2: 3 Our Teaching pages 7 – 11 (From ‘Let it be absolutely clear’ to ‘reliance on God is the best of all positions) Questions: 1. How many conditions of Bai’at does Promised Messiahas mention in the process of

describing the concept of Unity? Why?

2. How does Promised Messiahas say we can partake of Allah’s grace?

3. Explain: “For Him whoever lives in fire, shall be saved from the flames.” (Page 11). Give

examples.

4. Self Reflection:

What will you change in yourself so that you can enter the house of the Promised Messiahas and Allah’s protection? Refer to: “I shall Myself protect all those who are in this house”

Tarbiyat goal for 2007: establish a strong practice of reading the Holy Qur’an with meaning and commentary every day at home. Discuss the best time for ladies to read their Qur’an and think of ways to help each other. Refer to 2:3 with long commentary.


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat Our Teaching pages 12 – 17 (From ‘Those who honor the Qur’an’ to ‘and will show even now’) Questions: 1. Promised Messiahas answers the following questions. Please elaborate.

• Who are saved?

• What are the paths of righteousness?

• Who does God select?

2. Explain the meaning of Khatamal Khulafa.

3. Read aloud the chapter on ‘Who belongs to my community and who does not’ and explain

the purpose of the community of the Messiahas.

4. Refer to 2:112 & 2:219 and discuss the various meanings of ‘He who emigrates for the sake

of Allah’

5. Self Reflection:

What will you change in yourself so that you can be of those who honor the Holy Qur’an?


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat Selected Sermon: 11/19/06 – Hazur’s Address to Lajna UK Questions: 1. Describe the mark of a true believer, which Hazuraba elaborates upon in this Khutba.

2. Hazuraba gives some examples of women from early Islam, who performed remarkable acts of skill and courage. What did they do and how did they achieve these high standards?

3. What reasons does Hazuraba give to impress upon us women the urgency of demonstrating

the proper answer to the attacks levied against Islam that relate to the issue of Purdah. There are three points.

4. Some people feel that Purdah could be relaxed. However, Hazuraba outlines various

consequences to the relaxing of Purdah. Please discuss this subject referring to Hazur’s comments as well as your own observations / experiences.

5. What examples from other faiths give us the understanding that Purdah and modesty have

been taught by all religions?


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat 6. What comments did the previous Khulafa make about Purdah?

7. “You should cry out loud and proclaim throughout the world that no matter how many

hurdles it may place in our paths it cannot wipe away these beautiful teachings from our faces, from our hearts, or from our actions.”

• Describe the beautiful teachings of Purdah, naming all the blessings that come from its observance.

• How does modesty belong to the faces hearts and actions? Give examples.

Workshop: The Blessings of Purdah – based on Hazur’s sermon. Suggested groups: (Include all Nasirat) Group 1: Purdah! Obedience to Allah? Group 2: Muslim women in the battlefield – Historical/Current Group 3: How do we respond to the current attacks on Purdah Group 4: Discuss advice by previous Khalifa’s on Purdah Tarbiyat goal for 2007: Purdah – a gift for Khilafat. Let us be those who are consistent in their observance of Purdah


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat

July, August, & September 2007: PRAYER - Third Condition of Bai’at & Qur’an 2:4 (part 1) (Ramadhan) Third goal for 2007: resolve to have a full 100% of your Lajna keep strong in their five times daily observance of Salat. Discuss this agreement with your members and think of ways you can help each other. Refer to 2:4 (part 1), with long commentary. Our Teaching pages 18 – 23 (From ‘Our God possesses great and wonderful powers’ to ‘after that you shall get everything’) Questions: 1. Promised Messiahas has explained that we should stand in prayer as if we see God with our

own eyes. How has Hazuras described God in these pages to help us ‘visualize’ Him in our prayer and in our remembrance of Him?

2. What advice does Promised Messiahas give to strengthen us in Taqwa and ensure success?

3. Explain where ‘the true philosophy’ may be found and how can it be obtained?

4. Self Reflection:

What will you change in yourself so that ‘God will be the central beam of all your plans?’


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat Selected Sermon: 04/14/06 – ‘The Fundamentals of Faith’ Questions: 1. How does Allah treat His true servants, who have full faith in Him and who love His

Messengersaws?

2. “Observe prayer with all its conditions”

How does Hazuraba explain we should adorn our salat? Please mention 5 points.

3. What is the deeper significance of Wudhu? (5:7) Hazuraba gives at least 5 points in this

Khutba.

4. Why is it important to say prayers on time? (4:104 & 2:239)

5. “Prayer in congregation is 27 times more excellent.” Explain why. Make an arrangement for

congregational prayers to be held regularly at your Mosque or in your Halqa.


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat 6. What is the promise of Allah Almighty Hazuraba mentions for ‘those who submit to Him

rightly’?

7. What Ahadith can you recollect from this sermon that will help you make your prayers in the

best manner?

8. “You will be counted as my Jamaat when you are truly righteous people. Nothing can reach

to Allah without Righteousness” (Hazur quotes from the Promised Messiahas) Apart from adorning our prayers, Hazuraba refers to 3 more subjects of ‘advice from the Promised Messiahas’. Please say what these are and discuss them in detail.

Workshop: Make Salat ‘in the most beautiful and becoming manner’ Suggested Groups: (Include all Nasirat) Group 1 (Nasirat): “Observe prayer with all its conditions” Group 2 (Various): What particulars make congregational prayer beautiful? Group 3 (Various): What prompts the heart to ‘fall down before the throne of God Almighty’ in prayer? Group 4 (Various): Encourage us to get up for Tahujjid prayer. Group 5 (Various): Tell us why Ramadhan increases our desire for Prayer.

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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat October, November, & December 2007: SERVICE – Ninth Condition of Bai’at & Qur’an 2:4 (part 2) (Eid ul Adhia) Our Teaching pages 23 – 31 (From ‘The door of revelation is open even now’ to ‘with what it has in its hand’) Questions: 1. “Indeed how terribly difficult is the way which is the way of the Lord!”

Promised Messiahas describes how this way can be made easy. Please discuss. You might find 6 points on page 24.

2. For your guidance God has provided three things. What are they and how do they rate in

importance?

3. Self Reflection:

Assess your level of sacrifice for Allah. What can you do to improve on it?

Selected Sermon: 11/03/06 – ‘Spending in the Way of Allah’. Questions: 1. What is the philosophy of financial sacrifice in our Jamaat? Hazuraba refers to about 9 points

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2. How can we be linked with the earlier Muslims? What did they do?

3. What kind of money and how much should we give? What kind of money is not acceptable

to Allah?

4. How has Allah strengthened His servants’ faith? Hazuraba refers to some examples in this

Khutba.

5. What are the aims of Tehriq e Jadid?

6. What is the sacrifice Allah requires from us as Muslims, which we especially think about at

Eid ul Adhia?

Presentation: ‘Spending in the Way of Allah’

• Clarify the various Jamaat chandas

• The Blessings of Becoming a Moosie Tarbiyat goal for 2007: Pledge to become a Moosie – a true commitment of faith. Complete Survey and submit by November 2007


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat January, February, & March 2008: HONORING FAITH, OBEDIENCE & BROTHERHOOD– Eighth & Tenth Conditions of Bai’at & Qur’an 2:5 First goal for 2008: Let us increase our level of participation – attendance 75% and working for lajna 50% Our Teaching pages 32 – 40 & 24 – 46 (From ‘Deliverance from sin’ to ‘Ameen’ & ‘Ahmadiyya Beliefs’) Questions: 1. What are the steps a person must take to arrive at that firm conviction, which keeps one

pure and delivers one from sin?

2. What is Salat? Discuss the kind of prayer that draws blessings from God. Refer to earlier

sections of the book as well.

3. What is the opportunity that will not offer itself to you a second time? How will you plan to

take up that opportunity as an individual? And as a group – your lajna?

4. Self Reflection:

“How can you dare to leave the ways of life unaltered after your belief in the existence of God, in Divine Retribution and Reward has hardened into firm unshakable conviction?” Assess your progress now that you have completed this book. How will you alter the ways of your life to make yourself pleasing to Allah?


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Selected Sermon: 09/03/06 – Hazur’s Address to USA Questions: 1. “I address directly the whole Jamaat every Friday. However, only those benefit from this and

only those are closer to the Khalifa of the time, who bring about a positive change in them selves after listening to my words. This is the mission of the Promised Messiah as in this day and age.” Hazur aba has explained that our community will continue to be blessed by Khilafat so long as we can keep a strong, obedient and loving bond between us, and the Khalifa of the time. How can we show our unity and attachment with Hazur aba? Think of at least 10 practical suggestions that would help us demonstrate our love and obedience to him even though he does not live near us.

2. “Therefore if you want to benefit from this direct address….you should leave this Jalsa with this determination, that according to the wishes of the Promised Messiah as and according to the oath of bai’at that you have made with the Promised Messiah as you will mold your selves according to the true Islamic teachings”

Think of three important changes you could still make to honor your Bai’at. Discuss the suggestions in your meeting. Resolve to help each other in this Jehad in a loving and supportive manner.

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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat 4. What does Hadhrat Masih Maud as say Allah’s purpose was in establishing this Jamaat?

5. What specific advice does Hazur aba give to the ladies in this sermon? There are about 10 points to be noticed in this section. Consider each one carefully.

6. What must we women do to claim acceptance in the community of the Promised Messiah as

and pull ourselves out of the materialistic attitude around us?

7. Notice the good qualities in others. In a general way discuss certain good qualities that you

admire in others. Resolve to appreciate each other when you observe these qualities. Aim to establish a remarkable bond of sisterhood between you and all the members of your Lajna.

8. Re-evaluate your life according to the following Hadith: “Each blessing that does not take a person closer to God is a trial” Abu Hazim.


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Workshop: Sisterhood – Love one another for the sake of Allah Notice the difference between sisterhood (inclusive) and friendship (exclusive) in your discussions. Suggested groups: (include Nasirat 14 -15) Group 1 (Mothers of young children): “Indeed, they (women) are representing that part of the Jama’at with whom the lives of our future generations are linked.” Group 2 (Mothers of older children): “ …each and every action of hers should be a true picture of righteousness.” Group 3 (Various): “Cleanse your hearts of ill wills. Instead of finding faults in others, look for goodness in them” Group 4 (various): “Islam came to teach us the worship of One God without any care for caste or color” Group 5 (Older Nasirat-14-15 age Group): “Assess your physical appearances as well as the status of your spirituality” Tarbiyat goal for 2008: Let us be those who come together and attend meetings and those who work together for Khilafat and serve our Jamaat. Assess Progress: Complete Tarbiyat Survey


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April, May, & June 2008: HUMILITY & CAUSE NO HARM – Seventh & Fourth Conditions of Bai’at & Qur’an 2:6 Daughters of Eve: “One Nation” - read and discuss, using the questions assigned. Selected Sermon: 05/26/06 – The Social Ills of Suspicion. Questions: 1. What is the main reason why Hazuraba delivered this sermon?

2. Hazuraba talks in detail about the evil effects of:

• Jealousy

• Finding Fault with others

• Mistrust and Suspicion Discuss each one in your meeting. Refer to the ahadith Hazuraba uses to clarify the subject. How could you effectively stop this kind of thing from spreading?

3. Hazuraba describes the characteristics of a true Ahmadi, who has taken the Bai’at of the Messiahas. Name at least five qualities mentioned in the sermon.

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5. Hazuraba recounts two stories in this Khutba. What can we learn from these stories that would help us progress in faith and devotion?

Workshop: Q11 from One Nation – ‘Freedom and Restraint’ (use both sermons in your discussion) Tarbiyat goal for 2008: Physical covering and covering faults are both aspects of Purdah. May Allah keep us strong in the observance of both and make each of us an instrument of Peace.


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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat July, August, & September 2008: TRUTHFULNESS – Second Condition of Bai’at & Qur’an 2:7- 11 (Ramadhan) Daughters of Eve # 2: “World Peace is only possible through Restructuring of Homes” - read & discuss, using the questions assigned. Selected Sermon: 11/10/06 – Marital Disharmony and Friction. Questions: 1. What is the special purpose of the Promised Messiahas, which Hazuraba refers to in this

Khutba?

2. What is the work of each Ahmadi in response?

3. ‘The Holy Qur’an sets forth an attractive teaching that creates family harmony, which is

recited at the time of Nikah’. What teaching does Hazuraba take from the Holy Qura’n to explain the subject of Marital Harmony? You might find at least 10 points.

4. Hazuraba relates at least 4 examples of marriage, which will cause loss of peace. What are

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harmonious one with many blessings.

6. What advice have you learned from this Khutba to practice in your marriage, which

promotes harmony?

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The Ways of a Muttaqi / Unity in Khilafat January, February, & March 2009: STEADFASTNESS – Fifth Condition of Bai’at & Qur’an 2: 14 – 21 Daughters of Eve # 1: “Ahmadi Mothers Builders of the New World” read and discuss, using the questions assigned. Workshop: Q12 from Ahmadi Mothers – ‘Uniting Hearts’ Daughters of Eve # 5: “Propagation of Religion and Raising Children” read and discuss, using the Questions provided. Workshop: Q12 from ‘Propagation of Religion’ on ‘Raising Children’ include Nasirat 14 – 15. Also consider this topic for a Tabligh program

Assess Progress: Complete Tarbiyat Survey

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APPENDIX A

SALAT – MEMORIZATION OF SPLIT-WORD TRANSLATION

Introduction

Salat is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam. Therefore, it is the duty of every Muslim to know the complete Salat in Arabic. It is also very important to learn the meaning of the Arabic so that we can truly understand and enhance our performance of Salat. The Promised Messiah (AS) said in this regard: "The Salat is not properly observed except with concentration, and concentration cannot be achieved without humility, and humility is generated by a comprehension of that which is said. Therefore, eagerness and travail of the soul are generated more easily by supplication in one's vernacular. But this does not mean that you should dispense with the prescribed prayers and offer the Salat in your own language. (Malfoozat, Vol. VI, p. 146)” (The Essence of Islam, Volume II, p. 238-239)

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HOLY QUR’AN SURAS FOR LEARNING & MEMORIZATION

The Promised Messiah (AS) said, “The Holy Qur’an is a rare pearl. Its outside is light and its inside is light and its above is light and its below is light and there is light in every word of it. It is a spiritual garden whose clustered fruits are within easy reach and through which streams flow. Every fruit of good fortune is found in it and every torch is lit from it. Its light has penetrated to my heart and I could not have acquired it by any other means. If there had been no Qur’an I would have found no delight in life. (Ayenae Kamalat-e-Islam, p. 545)”(The Essence of Islam, Volume I, p. 232-233) The following selected Suras or parts of Suras are provided for memorization of the Holy Qur’an. The memorization should be done at home but can be used by the Taleem secretary, as she considers necessary to implement the Taleem program. This memorization will encourage us to recite the Holy Qur’an more often to enhance our love of the Holy Qur’an.


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APPENDIX C

PRAYERS FOR MEMORIZATION

Introduction Some prayers for memorization with translation are provided below. "For every occasion or situation a person can face, Allah has taught us a prayer in the Holy Qur’an applying to that situation. In this regard if you memorize the Holy Qur’an prayers, if not the whole but a part once in a while, and look at the Qur’anic prayers at every difficult situation you will find a prayer applying to your condition. Whatever the prayer was said for, if you say it with the same fervor, then Insha-Allah you will see the grand signs of acceptance of the prayer." Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (RA) (Khutba Jumma, May 24, 1991)

Most of these prayers are taken from Khazinat-Uddua (Treasures of Prayers)(Collection from Holy Qur’an, Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prayers of Hazrat Masih Maoud (AS) and Basics of Religious Education. Lajna Imaillah-USA has provided translations of the introductory remarks.

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Prayer for spouse and children

Allah says in the Holy Qur’an that good, obedient, and pious people ask from Me the following prayer: (Chapter 25, Verse 75)

Transliteration: Rabba-naa habla-naa min azwaa-jinaa wa zurriyyaa-tinaa qurrata a yuninw-waj-alnaa lil-muttaqeena imaamaa

Prayer to always stay on the right path Hazrat Umeh Salma (RA) relates that the Holy Prophet (SAW) used to say this prayer quite often to request Allah to make his heart steadfast and put him on the right path. His wife asked him if hearts can change. Hazur recited this Qur’anic prayer and said that there is always the danger of slipping from the right path; therefore you should say this prayer quite often. (Chapter 3, Verse 9)

Transliteration: Rabba-naa laa tuzigh qulooba-naa ba da iz ha-daita-naa wa habla-naa milla-dunka rahmah, inna-ka antal wahhab

Prayer for forgiveness and request for blessings Hazrat Adam (AS) tasted from the forbidden tree and then Allah taught him the following prayer. As a result of saying this prayer, he received Allah’s blessings. (Chapter 7, Verse 24)

Transliteration: Rabba-naa za-lamnaa anfu-sanaa wa illam taghfirla-naa wa tarhamnaa la-nakoo-nanna minal khaasi-reen


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Prayer for travel Hazrat Nooh (AS) said this prayer under the direction of Allah during the storm and his boat landed safely on top of Judi mountain. The Holy Prophet (SAW) said this prayer can protect his followers from drowning. (Chapter 11, Verse 42)

Transliteration: Bismi-Llahi majray-haa wa mursaa-haa, inna rabbee la-ghafoorur-raheem

Prayer for parents

The Holy Prophet (SAW) was taught this prayer for all Muslims to pray for their parents. The Holy Prophet (SAW) said that even if a son freed his father from the bondage of slavery, it would still not be enough to pay back his father. (Chapter 17, Verse 25)

Transliteration: Rabbir-ham-humaa kamaa rabba-yaani sagheeraa

To get rid of sickness and become healthy Hazrat Aayub (AS) got rid of his sickness through this prayer by requesting for mercy. Allah accepted his prayer and his sickness was miraculously removed. (Chapter 21, Verse 84)

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To remove adversities (Chapter 21, Verse 88)

Transliteration: Laa ilaaha illaa anta subhaanaka inee kuntu minazzaalimeen

Prayer for righteous children

When Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) requested for righteous children, he recited the following prayer and Allah gave him good news of a pious son: (Chapter 37, Verse 101)

Transliteration: Rabbai hablee me-nassaaleheen

Seeking help when you are under oppression:

When people went to extremes to refute Hazrat Nooh (AS) and called him a liar and insane, he became hurt and overwhelmed. He said this prayer to seek Allah’s help. (Chapter 54, Verse 11)

Transliteration: Inni mugloobun fun-ta-sir

Prayer for adversities

Hazrat Hussein Bin Ali (RA) said righteous people say ‘Inna Lillah’ at the time of an adversity. (Chapter 2, Verse 157)

Transliteration: Inna lillahe wa innaa illai-he raaje oon


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Prayer seeking pious progeny by Hazrat Zakriah (AS) (Chapter 3: Verse 39)

My Lord, grant me from Thyself pure offspring; surely, Thou art the Hearer of prayer.

Prayer for steadfastness and guidance in our affairs (Chapter 18: Verse 11)

Our Lord, bestow on us mercy from Thyself, and furnish us with right guidance in our affair.

Prayer for spreading the message (Chapter 20: Verses 26-29)

My Lord, expand for me my breast; and make my task easy for me; and lose the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech.


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Prayer for Allah’s help and support (Chapter 21: Verse 90)

My Lord, Leave me not alone and Thou art the Best of inheritors.

Prayer seeking forgiveness and mercy (Chapter 23: Verse 119)

My Lord, forgive me and have mercy, and Thou art the Best of those who show mercy.

Prayer for Allah’s blessings (Chapter 28: Verse 25)

My Lord, I stand in need of whatever good Thou mayest send down to me.

Prayer for Travel (Chapter 28: Verse 25)

Holy is He Who has subjected these to us, and we were not capable of subduing

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ELHAMAT (PRAYERS) OF THE PROMISED MESSIAH (AS) FOR MEMORIZATION

Prayer for Allah’s help

O My Lord, I am overcome (by the enemy), so come to my help

Transliteration: Rabbai innee maghloobun fanta-sir

Prayers for increase in knowledge

O Lord! Show me the ultimate truth underlying everything

Transliteration: Rabbai ari-nee haqaa’i-qal ash-yaa ‘i

O Lord! Help me learn that which You consider best for me

Transliteration: Rabbai `allim-nee maa hu-wa khairun `inda-ka

Prayer for children

O Lord, bestow upon me pious children

Transliteration: Rabbai hab-lee dhurriyya-tan tayyibah


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APPENDIX E

POEMS OF THE PROMISED MESSIAH (AS)

Fazaile Qur’an-e-Majid (The charm and beauty of the Holy Qur’an)

Transliteration Jamaal-o-Husn-e-Quraan noor jaanai her muselmaa hai Qumar hai chand auroun ka hamara chand quraan hai Nazeer uskee nayhin jumtee nazar main fikr ker dekhah Bhallah kyuenker nah ho yaktaa kalaam-e-paak rehmaan hai Bahaar-e-jaawidaan paidaa hai uskee her ‘ibaarat main Nah wo khoobi chaman main hai nah ous saa koyee bustaan hai

Kalamai paak yazdaan ka koyee saani naahee her-ghiz Aghar loo’-loo-‘e-‘amman hai wagar la’l-e-badakhshaan hai Khudaa kai qaul sai qaul lai bashar khyun-ker braber-ho Wahaan qudrat yahaan darmaandgi farq-e-numaayaan hai

Translation The soul of every Muslim is enlightened with the glory and the beauty of the Qur’an. The moon is the moon of others, the only moon we know is the Qur’an. Nothing like it captures the eye, though we searched far and wide. Why should it not be unique? It is the Holy Word of the Most Gracious Lord. An eternal spring blossoms forth from each of its expressions No garden possesses that excellence, no orchard resembles anything like it. There is no equal of the Holy Word of God, be it a pearl from ‘Amaan’ or a ruby from the mines of Badakhshaan.

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Maunajaat or tablighe haque (Praises and Preaching of the Truth)

Aey Khudaa aey kaarsazo aib posho kird-e-gaar Ai mehrai pyaarai mehrai mohsin mehrai parvardegaar Kistarah teera karoun ai zulmenan shukr-o-sepaas Wo zbaan laoun kahan sai jis sai ho yeh karobar Kaam jo kurtay hain taree rah main paatay hain jazaa Muj say kya dekha keh yeh lutfo-kurum hai baar baar Ibtada say taree he siyaa mai mehrai din katay Godh mai taree raha mai mislai tiflai sheer khawar Nuslai insan mai naheen dekhee wafaa jo tuj mai han Tareh bin dekah naheen koi bee yaareh ghum ghosaar

O Lord, O Maker, O Coverer of faults, O Creator; O Beloved of mine, my Benefactor, my Sustainer. However can I offer, O Bountiful Lord, my extreme gratefulness and gratitude? Wherefrom can I bring a tongue that can fittingly perform this task? Whatever task we perform (for your sake) in your path, we receive a reward What did you see in me that you showered me with such joy and Beneficence over and over again From the very beginning, I passed my days in Your Shade; As if a weaning baby, I lived in the cradle of Your Lap In all of mankind, such loyalty is not seen as is in You Other than You, a truly Compassionate Friend has never been seen.

Note: Translations of the Poems of the Promised Messiah (AS) were provided by Farina Qureshi and Fowzia Shah. Certain translations and transliterations were taken from Durr-e-Sameen with Glossary, Basics of Religious Education, and Khazinat-Uddua (Treasures of Prayers)(Collection from Holy Qur’an, Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prayers of Hazrat Masih Maoud (AS).


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APPENDIX F

SALAT – Response Prayers & Funeral Prayer

Surah Al-A`laa After the second verse of Surah Al-A`laa,

Glorify the name of thy Lord, the Most High (87:2) we should dutifully say:

Holy is My Lord, the Most High!

Surah Al-Ghashiah At the end of Surah Al-Ghashiah, after –

Unto Us surely is their return; Then, surely, it is for Us to call them to account. (88:26-27) the following is recited:

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Surah Al-Teen At the end of Surah Al-Teen, when Allah asks

Is not Allah the Best of judges? (95:9) we agree and say,

Yes! And I am among the witnesses to that!

Funeral (Janaza) Prayer

The Imam commences the Prayer by saying Allahu Akbar, i.e., Allah is the Greatest, aloud. The followers say the same in a low tone. The Imam then recites Thanaa and Sura Fatihah silently. He then says Allahu Akbar without raising his hands. The followers say Allahu Akbar too but in a low tone without raising their hands. Then, the whole congregation recites Durood silently. After that the Imam says Allahu Akbar for the third time audibly and the particular prayers for the deceased as given below, are recited. The Imam then says Allahu Akbar for the fourth time and, turning his face towards the right says Assalamo Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, and turning his face towards the left repeats the same to mark the end of the Prayer.

The followers, also, say Assalamo Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, in a low tone and also turn their faces to the right and left.

There is no Ruku or Prostration in the Funeral Prayer. Funeral Prayer in absentia can also be offered for a deceased person. To offer a Funeral Prayer for a Muslim is obligatory for the body of all Muslims. It is called Fardh-i-Kifaya. Thus if only a few people offer the Funeral Prayer they are deemed to have done it on behalf of all Muslims. The rest of the Muslim Community is therefore absolved from the obligation of performing the Funeral Prayer.


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If the deceased is an adult, male or female, the following Prayer is recited:

Allahumaghfir lihayyina wa mayyitina wa shahidina wa ghaibina wa saghirina wa kabirina, wa Thakarina wa unthana. Allahumma man ahyaitahu minna fa ahyihi 'alal Islam, wa man tawaffait-tahu minna fa tawaffahu 'alal-Iman. Allahumma la

tahrimna ajra-hoo wala taftinna baàda-hoo. O. Allah, forgive our living ones and our deceased ones and those of us who are

present and those who are absent, and our young ones and our old ones and our males and our females.

O Allah those of us whom Thou grantest life, keep them firm on Islam, and those of us whom Thou causest to die, cause them to die in the faith. Deprive us not, O Allah, of the benefits relating to the deceased and subject us not to trial after him. (Ibn Maja Kitabul-

Janaiz, Bab-ud-Dua fis-Salati alal janazah page 107). Note: If the deceased is a female, read ajra-haa and baàdahaa in place of ajra-hoo and baàda-hoo.

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO SALAT & WORSHIP PRACTICES

Introduction:

The following additional questions can be used for a special workshop, Q&A, or Quiz activity in a special meeting or local itjema.

Salat What is Salat? What is the purpose of Salat? Does God need our prayers? What are the spiritual and physical benefits of Salat? What are some blessings of Salat mentioned by the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

The Holy Qur’an says Salat stops you from what? What is the difference between Fardh prayer and Sunnah prayer during the 3rd and 4th Ra’akats of Fardh prayer versus the 3rd and 4th Ra’akats of Sunnah/Nafl/Vitr prayers? Can Salat change a person who is leading a destructive life? Are you excused from performing Salat if you are sick?

Where are we allowed to say our prayers?

In North America, in what general direction are prayers offered? Which direction should we face to offer prayers when we are traveling?

When the Imam recites certain verses of the Holy Qur’an, why does the congregation loudly respond to these verses? Which actions make prayer null and void? Why is passing in front of those engaged in prayers prohibited? Are there any cases when an individual may pass infront of someone saying prayers?


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If you come to the mosque when congregation prayers are in progress and you are not aware of which prayer is being offered or if 2 prayers are being joined, what should you do?

What example of dried leaves did the Holy Prophet (SAW) give regarding Salat?

What action does God like the most regarding Salat? How is Islamic worship different from other religions? Why do we face towards the Qibla when performing Salat? Why should you not lie down or sleep with your feet facing towards the Qibla? What is the significance and additional reward for performing congregational prayer? What are the basic requirements for the place where we perform Salat? How did the Holy Prophet (SAW) perform his Salat? All aspects of prayer should be performed with dignity and calmness. What Hadith provides this guidance? List etiquettes that must be observed while performing Salat, as well as etiquettes that should be observed when another person is performing Salat. Why is the loud recitation of the Holy Qur’an forbidden near someone who is praying? If you arrive at the mosque during the Friday Prayer sermon, should you still do your Sunnah prayers? Why do we perform ablution and what are the benefits of ablution? What effect does a clean body and clean clothes have on the human soul? If there is no alternative, can Salat be performed in dirty clothes, rather than missing Salat? Am I expected to do ablution when I have makeup on? What about nail polish? What is Istakhara prayer and how is it performed? Zakat What are the benefits of Zakat? Does paying Jamaat Chanda go towards Zakat obligations? How is the amount of Zakat determined?


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Eid What are the Takbeerat for Eid Namaz? What animals and how many of each animal should be sacrificed for Eid-ul-Adhia?

How and to whom should the meat from sacrificed animals be distributed? Akika What is an Akika and how should it be done? What animals and how many of each animal should be sacrificed? Is an Akika Fardh or Sunnah?


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APPENDIX H

RAMADHAN RELATED PRAYERS

Prayer when beginning the fast

I intend to fast in the morning of the month of Ramadhan

Transliteration: Wa bisaumi ghadin nawaito min shahri ramadhan

Prayer when ending the fast

O Allah, I observed the fast for your sake. I believe in You and I end the fast by eating that

which You have provided me.

Transliteration: Wa bisaumi ghadin nawaito min shahri ramadhan

Prayer for Night of Decree

O Allah, You are the Great Pardoner. You love those who pardon others. Hence I seek your pardon.

Transliteration: Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa, fa’fu annee

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