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288 288 288 288 288 B ASICS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION - F IFTH E DITION P P P P P ROMISED ROMISED ROMISED ROMISED ROMISED M M M M M ESSIAH ESSIAH ESSIAH ESSIAH ESSIAH AS AS AS AS AS A N D A N D A N D A N D A N D S S S S S UCCESSORS UCCESSORS UCCESSORS UCCESSORS UCCESSORS — K — K — K — K — K HALIF HALIF HALIF HALIF HALIFA A A A AT U L T U L T U L T U L T U L M M M M M A S I H A S I H A S I H A S I H A S I H V V V V V 7. 7 7. 7 7. 7 7. 7 7. 7 the divine coincidence that in the same mosque, on January 11, 1900, the Promised Messiah as delivered the Revealed Sermon (Khutba Ilhaamiyya) of Eidul Adhaa. Huzur aa flew back to the U. K on January 17, 2006. Huzur aa visited Singapore (April 5-10, 2006) and met members of the Singapore Jama`at and guests from the Indonesian Jama’ats. In Australia, (April 11-25), Huzur aa , addressed the 22nd Jalsa Salana, which was the first Jalsa Salana attended by Khalifatul Masih and broadcast LIVE on MTA. In Fiji (April 25-May 4), Huzur aa addressed the Jalsa Salana and delivered the historic Friday Sermon on April 28, shown live on MTA as well as on Fiji National television. In New Zealand (May 4-8, 2006), Huzur aa delivered the Friday Sermon and addressed the Jalsa Salana. In Japan (May 8- 15, 2006), Huzur aa delivered the Friday Sermon and addressed the Jalsa Salana. In the 41 st Jalsa Salana, U. K. , held on August 26-28, 2007, Huzur aa presented the grand achievements of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at. By the grace of Allah, during 1984-2007, the Jama`at established itself in 98 countries. Thus , the total number of countries where the Jama`at is established rose to 189. In the year 2007, 299 new mosques and 186 new mission houses were established. In addition, the translation of the Holy Qur’an was published in four new languages. In accordance with the instructions of Huzur aa , the first day (Jan. 1st) of the Jubilee Year 2008 started with congregational Tahajjud Prayer in Jama`at Centers world-wide. Hundereds of thousands of Ahmadis took part and prayed humbly to Allah for safeguarding Khilaft-e-Ahmadiyya. Later on, a number of special events took place marking the Centenary Khilafat Jubilee celebrations as given below: On March 29, 2008, Huzur aa addressed the Khilafat Centennial Peace Conference held in Baitul Futuh Mosque, London, U. K. More than 1,000 dignitaries including parliament members, mayors and media corresspondents participated in this event. In his faith-inspiring address, Huzur aa emphasized that Islam advocates peace, and the Promised Messiah as promoted the message of peace, which continues to spread through Khilafat-e Ahmadiyya. Khilafat Centennial Peace Conference March 29, 2008 Visit to Singapore, Austrialia, Fiji, New Zealand and Japan (April 5, 2006 - May 15, 2006) Centenary Khilafat Jubilee Celebrations- 2008 U. K. Jalsa Salana (August 26-28, 2007)