Souvenir on 50th Jalsa Salana USA — Page 11
l'llF BLESSINGS AND ()BJECTIVES ()F JALSA SALA A IN 1 HL \\ ORDS Of 1 HE PRO\IISJi I> ~1E SSIAH (AS) BENEFITTING FROM THE COMPANY OF THE RIGHTEOUS One of the obJecuves 1s that the love of the world may subside and the love of Allah and His Noble Messenger may overpower the heart. . . To achieve this objective, II is essential that time be spent in the com- pany of the righteous. You must find occasions to meet. To join in the Bm 'at and then not to come for 11111/aqat renders the Bai'at totally devoid of blessings, and mere formality. (Aasmani faislah) BUILDING HIGH MORAL CHARACTER AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE AFFAIRS OF THE FAITH The real purpose and objective of this jalsa was that the members of our community should cultivate such a change in themselves that their hearts are ever inclined toward the Hereaflcr and the fear of Allah takes root in their hem1s and they become a model of piety, righteousness, sympathy, and tenderness and they become models of brotherhood. That they may be ever prepared and eager for showing humility, hospitality and for making efforts for the sake of the faith. (Slwhadatul Qur'a11) SPIRITUAL BENEFITS AND REWARD Do not worry about minor losses in the path of Allah and His Apostle. Allah rewards the sincere believer at every step. He docs not let any of their toils and troubles go unrewarded. . . Thcrc arc many other benefits which will continue to manifest themselves from time to time. ll is incumbent on everyone who has the means to undertake the journey to come to the Jalsa. . . GOOD PLANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF FAITH One of the objectives of this Jalsa is to make good plans for the propagation of faith in Europe and America, because it has been well established that the white people of Europe and America are getting ready to accept the true faith. ( lshtelwr) MEETING NEW MEMBERS Another temporary advantage of these meetings will be that the members who have newly joined the Community will be able to meet their brothers and thus established ties of brotherhood and mutual recogni- tion. (Aa. 1111a11i Faislah) TO REMOVE BICKERING AND ALOOFNESS In this Jalsa effort. , will be made to remove mutual bickering and aloofness among the members through the grace and mercy of Allah. (Aasmani Fai\1ah) PRAYING FOR FORGIVENESS OF THE DECEASED Those members who have departed from this temporary abode will be remembered in prayers and in this Jalsa. (Aasmani Faislah) NOT A WORLDLY CONFERENCE The conference should not be treated like an ordinary worldly conference. It is an event based solely on the support of the true faith and propagation of the religion of Islam. The foundation stone of the Community has been laid down by Allah Almighty Himself. He has prepared nations to join it in the near future. Thi'> has been done by the One Who is All-Powerful. Nothing is impossible for Him. (lshtehar, December 9, 1892) PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO COME TO JALSA / fte I clo~e this announcement with a prayer that Almighty Allah be vi. th those who undertake this journey sole- ly for the sake of Allah. May He reward them abundantly. May@have mercy on them and relieve them of their troubles, pain and anxieties. May Allah fulfill their noble desires and may He raise them, on the Day of Judgement, in the company of His servants who have attained His grace and mercy. May He safeguard them throughout their journey. 0 Allah! 0 Ye with abundant Grace and Bounty! 0 Merciful! Accept all these prayers and grant us a victory over our opponents with glorious signs. Veftjy. Thou hast all power and strength. Ameen! (!shtehar, December 7, 1892). t;:{ Ue~lr