Chennai District Ahmadiyya Elders’Association (Majlis Ansarullah) – Annual Gathering.
Posted on August 15th, 2024
by A. Abdul Aziz reporting from Chennai.
The Second Khalifa of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at (Community) in Islam H Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, formed Auxiliary Organizations in the J ama’at to serve the needs of both genders according to different age groups:
In 1922: Majlis Lajna Ima’illah for women.
In 1928: Majlis Nasirat-ul-Ahmadiyya for girls ages 7 – 15.
In 1938: Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya for men ages 15 – 40.
In 1940: Majlis Ansarullah for men age 40 and above.
On Sunday the 4th August 2024, at Masjid Hadi, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, District (Zilla) Ahmadiyya Elders Association Annual Gathering (Ijtima) was held. Previous day,the Sports Event taken place.
It is worthy to mention here that this Mosque Masjid Hadi was inaugurated by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Fifth Khalifa and the Supreme Head of the World-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Islam, during his visit in the year 2008.
In this event, members from Chennai, St. Thomas Mount, Pondichery, Cuddalore, Panrutti and Thittacheri participated.
The main event started at 9.30 am with Flag Hoisting followed by silent prayer by Mr. A. M. Zahir Hussain (Amir – Present, Coimbatore, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community). He was the Representative of President, Ahmadiyya Elders Association, India. Program further continued with Holy Qur’an recitation by S. Ramzan Ali followed by translations.
Mr. A. M. Zahir Hussain read out the Pledge of Association and the audience repeated. An Urdu poem composed by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi was recited followed by Welcome Address by Mr. Sultan Ahmad, Officer-in-Charge, Ahmadiyya Elders Association, Chennai District.
Annual Reports was read out by Mr. M.S. Waseem Ahmad.
In his inaugural Address, Chair Person Mr. Zahir Hussain emphasized the importance of strong bandage with Khilafat and its blessings.
The event included academic competitions such as Holy Qur’an recitation, Urdu Poem, short speech etc. and the prize distribution was also part of the event.
Acting Amir (President) Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Chennai Mr. Zafarullah Ahmad and President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community St. Thomas Mount, Chennai Mr. H. Shafik Ahmad also addressed the event.
Vote of Thanks by Mr. M. S. Waseem Ahmad, Chairman, Ijtima Committee and the daylong event concluded with closing address by the Chair Person of the event followed by silent prayer.
Message from Ahmadiyya Khalifa was read out. The gist of the message reads:
I am pleased to know about this event. May Allah bless this event and May He brings good effects. You have accepted the Promised Messiah, peace be on him. It is a fortunate and a great blessing as well. You have to be gratitude to Allah, it is your duty indeed. The best way to show gratitude would be, after you have accepted Ahmadiyyat, there should be pious changes in you. You must prove the best examples in action to others.
What are the expectations from us, by the Promised Messiah, peace be on him, you know that: He says: ‘Wake up during the night and duplicate before Allah. Close the door and pray.you will be shown Mercy’.
Promised Messiah, peace be on him, continues: it is essential to do efforts to fulfill the real purpose of Baiat (oath of allegiance). Recite the Holy Qur’an attentively. Ponder over that, then act accordingly’.
As Promised Messiah, peace be on him, said, do supplication, observe daily prayers and seeking His blessings. Ahmadiyya Khalifa added that, another important advice is, you should have strong bondage with Khilafat. You should also keep on advising this to your children as well.”