Muhammad (pbuh)

It was narrated by Jaabir (may Allah be pleased with him): „The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘There is nothing I fear for my ummah more than the deed of the people of Loot.’“ – Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1457 Ibn Maajah, 2563. Classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaaniin Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 1552

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It was narrated that Ibn Abbaas said: “The Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: „… cursed is the one who has intercourse with an animal, cursed is the one who does the action of the people of Loot.“– Narrated by Ahmad, 1878: Classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 5891

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It was narrated that Ibn Abbaas said: „The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘Whoever you find doing the deed of the people of Loot, kill the one who does it and the one to whom it is done.’“– Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1456; Abu Dawood, 4462; Ibn Maajah, 2561:; Classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, no. 6589

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Another Hadith narrative reports Muhammad as having said, „No man should look at the private parts of another man, and no woman should look at the private parts of another woman, and no two men sleep [in bed] under one cover.“ [citation needed]

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One narrative, attributed as part of Muhammad’s farewell speech, says, „Whoever has intercourse with a woman and penetrates her rectum, or with a man, or with a boy, will appear on the Last Day stinking worse than a corpse; people will find him unbearable until he enters hell fire, and God will cancel all his good deeds.“ – Duran, K. (1993) „Homosexuality in Islam“ p. 182. Cited in: Kligerman (2007) p. 54

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Muhammad (pbuh)

In a tradition from the Arabian Nights, Muhammad was said to have warned his followers against staring at youth because of their beauty:

„Do not gaze at beardless youth, for they have eyes more tempting than the houris.“ – Murray and Roscoe, 1997, p. 90

Blaise Pascal

„Bitte entschuldigen Sie den langen Brief, ich hatte keine Zeit, einen kurzen zuschreiben.“

Blaise Pascal,

Lettres Provinciales 16

Ahadith

46. Chapter: The excellence of love for the sake of Allah and encouraging it, and a man who loves another informing him of that and what he says to him when he informs him

Allah Almighty says, „Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are fierce to the unbelievers, merciful to one another…“ (48:29) to the end of the sura,

and the Almighty says, „Those who were settled in the abode, and in belief, love those who have made hijra to them.“ (59:9)

375. Anas reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, „Anyone who possesses three attributes will experience the sweetness of belief: that he loves Allah and His Messenger more than anything else; that he loves someone for the sake of Allah alone; and that he hates the idea of reverting to disbelief as much as he would hate being thrown into a fire.“ [Agreed upon]

376. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, „There are seven whom Allah will shade with His shade on the day when there is no shade but His shade: a just Imam, a youth who grows up worshipping Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, a man whose heart is attached to the mosque, two men who love each other for the sake of Allah, meeting and parting for that reason alone, a man who refuses the advances of a noble and beautiful woman, saying, ‘I fear Allah’, a man who gives sadaqa and conceals it so that his left hand does not know what his right hand gives, and a man who remembers Allah when he is alone and his eyes overflow with tears.“ [Agreed upon]

377. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, „Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Rising, ‘Where are those who loved one another for the sake of My majesty? Today, on the day when there is no shade but My shade, I will shade them.’“ [Muslim]

378. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, „By the one who has my soul in His hand, you will not enter the Garden until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I point out to you something which will make you love one another if you do it? Make the greeting widespread among you.“ [Muslim]

379. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, „A man visited a brother of his in another village and Allah positioned an angel to wait for him on his way.“ He mentioned the hadith to his words, „Allah loves you just as you love him for His sake.“ [Muslim]

380. Al-Bara’ ibn ‘Azib reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said about the Ansar, „Only a believer loves them and only a hypocrite hates them. Allah loves anyone who loves them and Allah hates anyone who hates them.“ [Agreed upon]

381. Mu’adh said, „I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, ‘Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, says, „Those who love one another for My majesty will have minbars of lights. The Prophets and martyrs will envy them.“‘“ [at-Tirmidhi]

382. Abu Idris al-Khawlani said, „I entered the mosque of Damascus and there was a young man with white teeth there with some other people. When they disagreed about something, they referred it to him and followed his opinion. I inquired about him and it was said, ‘That is Mu’adh ibn Jabal.’ The following day, I went early and I found that he had come earlier than me and I found him praying. I waited for him until he finished his prayer and then I approached him from the front. I greeted him and then said, ‘By Allah, I love you for the sake of Allah.’ He said, ‘By Allah?’ I said, ‘By Allah.’ He said, ‘By Allah?’ I said, ‘By Allah.’ He took hold of the upper part of my cloak and pulled me to him. He said, ‘Rejoice! I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, „Allah Almighty says, ‘My love is mandatory for those who love one another in Me and sit together for My sake and who visit one another for My sake and who give generously to to one another for My sake.’“‘“ [Muwatta']

383. Abu Karima al-Miqdad ibn Ma’dikarib reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, „If a man loves his brother, he should tell him that he loves him.“ [Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi]

384. Mu’adh reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, took him by the hand and said, „O Mu’adh! By Allah, I love you.and I advise you not to fail to say after every prayer, ‘O Allah, help me to remember You and thank You and worship You well.“ [Abu Dawud and an-Nasa'i]

385. Anas reported that a man was with the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, when a man passed by him and said, „O Messenger of Allah, I love this man.“ The Prophet said to him, „Have you informed him?“ He said, „No.“ He said, „Inform him,“ and he caught up with him and said, „I love you for the sake of Allah.“ He said, „The One for whom you love me has made me love you.“ [Abu Dawud]

The Promised Messiah

The conditions of Bai’at set out by the Promised Messiah (as) impose upon us a great responsibility. He admonished:

“Let me make it absolutely clear that a mere verbal pledge has no value if it is not supported by a genuine and firm resolve to live up to it in every way. Therefore, whoever fully lives up to my teaching, he alone enters that house of mine with reference to which God Almighty has promised, “I shall Myself protect all those who are in this house.” (Essence of Islam Volume IV page 255. Kashti-Nuh, Ruhani Khazain vol 19 pp.10-14)

For the theme of this Ijtema, I decided upon Salaat and I would be remiss in my duty here if I did not touch upon this topic. The Promised Messiah(as) instructed:

“So all ye people, counted as members of my Community! In heaven you shall be counted members of my following only when in all truth you actually begin to advance on the paths of righteousness. Offer your five daily obligatory prayers with such concentration and awe of mind as though you were seeing God in front of you, with your physical eyes.” (Our Teachings, p.7)

Hadhrat Masih Maud (as)

The founding father of our Majlis, Hadhrat Musleh Maud (ra), outlined our purpose as follows:

“Our young men need to develop strength of will and devotion. This is what I am bringing toward the attention of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya. The reason for the existence of (Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya) is so it would create more strength of will and devotion in young men.” (17th December 1954. Published Al-Fazl, 22 December 1954)

The Promised Messiah

The Promised Messiah (as) has commented on this in the following terms:

“I tell you truly that if all of you should desert me and should hold back from service and help, He will create another people who will render Him, the needed services. Be sure that all this is from heaven and your service is for your own good, so let no pride enter your heart, nor should you imagine you are helping financially or otherwise. I tell you again and again, God is in no need of your service, and it is His grace upon you that He provides you with an opportunity to serve.” (Essence of Islam Vol. IV, p.254. Majmu’ah Ishtiharat Vol 3 pp.496-499)

Al Musleh Maud

As Hadhrat Musleh Maud (ra), that visionary of inestimable proportions, who established Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, once remarked:

“It is Allah’s promise that He will make you grow, give you success and through you will raise the name of Islam and the Holy Prophet (saw). Remember God’s promise is never false. Even if the whole world gets together and tries against it even then God’s word will be fulfilled and will surely be fulfilled. So keep faith in the promise of God and do not think that day is far when the whole world gathers under the flag of the Holy Prophet(saw). (Al Fazl, 1st November 1959)

Master Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Die Augen können nicht sehen, wenn das innere Auge blind ist.

(P. Muhammad (sws))

Bertolt Brecht

Liebe ist der Wunsch, etwas zu geben, nicht zu erhalten.

(Bertolt Brecht)