The Quest of a Curious Muslim

The Quest of a Curious Muslim — Page 94

WHY ARE WE ENCOURAGED TO WRITE LETTERS TO HUZOOR 94 One reason that Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) himself has emphasized is the importance of forming a personal attachment with the divine system of Khilafat that has been established for our guidance. Although writing letters is not obligatory, it is an opportunity to develop a connection with the one who is very near to Allah. Once this everlasting bond is made, a heightened sense of respect and love is naturally created within the hearts of believers whose relationship with Huzoor is similar to the relationship between a child and a parent. The Khalifa is a spiritual father for Ahmadi Muslims, and writing to him becomes one way of expressing one’s attachment to one’s father. The Holy Prophet sa has stated, “He who dies having defected from obedience (to the Amir) and discards his association with the main body of the ( M u s l i m ) c o m m u n i t y, d i e s t h e d e a t h o f ignorance”. 56 These are very strong words that indicate the importance of remaining connected to the Amir or leader, who is the Khalifa of the time for the Muslim community.