The Gulf Crisis and New World Order — Page 89
I,1 the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful FIFfH FRIDAY SERMON NOVEMBER 09, 1990 THE NEED TO OFFER SOLEMN AND HEART-RENDING PRAYERS After reciting the Opening Chapter of the Holy Quran, Al-Fatiha, Hazoor said: REMINDER TO PRAY FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MUSLIM WORLD The situation which the Muslim world is currently faced with is a matter of grave concern to all Ahmadis, more so because the dangers continue to escalate rather than recede. As I had urged the Jamaal on many earlier occasions, to revert in supplications to Allah, I am again reminding all Ahmadis, through this Friday sermon, to offer prayers with solemnity, affection and deep concern that Allah may remove the dangers facing Islam and the Muslims. Although very ominous dark clouds are hovering over the Muslims, yet we believe that the decree of Allah can change the direction of these clouds. For the present, there seems to be no region in the world, where either directly or indirectly the Muslims do not feel threatened. In reality, the Muslims all over are totally ill-prepared to face up to such dangers. Nowhere in the world do we observe that the Muslims are countering these perils with the intelligence and foresight expected of them. It is therefore our obligation that we advise, admonish and guide the Muslims; irrespective of whether anyone pays heed to our plea. It is our duty to render whatever advice is necessary - but we must not limit ourselves only to advice, because if such an advice is offered to ears which are not ready to listen; or placed before such eyes which are not inclined to perceive or to convey this message to such hearts which are sealed with the seal of stubbornness then whatever effort is made would never achieve the desired results. Therefore prayers are most essential to produce the desired effect of advice. Prayers areessential even to make your advice effective and meaningful and to 89