Majlis Ansārullāh�Monthly Meeting

February 2022

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Agenda

• Recitation of the Holy Quran (5 mins)
• Pledge
• The Holy Quran segment (10 min)
• Khalifa’s guidance segment: Based on Huzoor’s address in the final

session of UK Ansarullah Ijtema, 9/12/21 (20 min)

• Domestic responsibility segment (10 mins)
• Salat (Daily Prayers) Segment (5 mins)
• Health segment (10 min)
• Technology segment (5 mins)
• Open slot for local topics (10-20 mins)
• Reminders/announcements (5 mins)
• Du'a

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Suggested Total Time (75 – 90 mins)

Recitation of the Holy Quran

As for those who say, ‘Our Lord is Allah,’ and then remain steadfast, the angels descend on them, saying: ‘Fear ye not, nor grieve; and receive glad tidings of the Garden which you were promised.

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‘We are your friends in this life and in the Hereafter. Therein you will have all that your souls will desire, and therein you will have all that you will ask for—

‘An entertainment from the Most

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Forgiving, Merciful God.’ (41:31-33)

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Ansar Pledge

Say this part three times:

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Ash-hadu • alla ilaha • illallahu • wahdahu • la sharika lahu • wa ash-hadu • anna Muhammadan • ‘abduhu • wa rasuluh

Say this part once:

I bear witness • that there is none worthy of worship • except Allah. • He is One • (and) has no partner, • and I bear witness • that Muhammad (peace be upon him) • is His servant • and messenger.

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Say this part once:

I solemnly pledge • that I shall endeavor • throughout my life • for the propagation • and consolidation • of Ahmadiyyat in Islam, • and shall stand guard • in defense of • the institution of Khilafat. • I shall not hesitate • to offer any sacrifice • in this regard. • Moreover, • I shall exhort my children • to always remain dedicated • and devoted • to Khilafat. • Insha’allah.

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The Holy Quran

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Suggested Time = 10 mins

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It contains verses, questions

about the verses, followed

by commentary and discussion

Verses Recited Earlier

As for those who say, ‘Our Lord is Allah,’ and then remain steadfast, the angels descend on them, saying: ‘Fear ye not, nor grieve; and receive glad tidings of the Garden which you were promised.

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‘We are your friends in this life and in the Hereafter. Therein you will have all that your souls will desire, and therein you will have all that you will ask for—

‘An entertainment from the Most

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Forgiving, Merciful God.’ (41:31-33)

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Understanding the Verses

• In the verse 41:31 what is being rewarded by the descent of angels?
• Allah’s beloved individuals go through a lot of trials and tribulations. Why does the verse say that they shall have no fear?

Commentary

• Having a firm belief in Allah the Almighty and tolerating all challenges and difficulties in this relationship is being rewarded by descent of angels who talk to such individuals and give them glad tidings.
• Allah’s beloved do go through trials and tribulations, but they are so inebriated in this love that they persevere and are not disappointed or loose hope. They find comfort in the love of Allah.

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Khalifa’s guidance (aba)

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Suggested Time = 20 mins

(All Ansar members need to participate in this discussion)

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It contains the following items:

1. Scenario, question and discussion(2 slides)
2. Guidance from the Khalifa (1 slide)

Discussion Scenario

After conducting the pledge at the beginning of the meeting the Zaim of a Majlis asked Ansar a simple question. “How do you plan to fulfill your pledge?” Some members were unable to recall what they had just pledged. Attending Ansar members started giving various answers.

Discussion

• How many members know the pledge by heart?
• What may be the best way to live up to our Ansar pledge?
• Along with Allah the Almighty, who is the best judge of our internal state?

Hallmarks of a Nasir

• “In order to fulfil our pledges of being Ansarullah, and in order to be the true helpers of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), in the completion of this great and far-reaching work, we must enter the field with purpose and endeavor. Only then can we be true Ansarullah. Mere verbal claims of being so are hollow and meaningless. Rather, we must reflect upon our actual state.”
• “The task of propagating the message of Islam to the corners of the Earth is no easy feat. For this we must deepen our relationship with God, increase the standards of our righteousness, strive to increase our knowledge and endeavor to live our lives in accordance with the commandments of Allah the Almighty.”

Based on Huzoor’s address in the final session of UK Ansarullah Ijtema, 9/12/21

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Salat Page

“Offer Prayers with commitment to regularity. Some people offer only one of the daily Prayers. They should remember that there is no exemption from Prayers.” (Malfuzat Vol. 1 page 172)

Domestic responsibility Segment

• ‘I have observed that children of such homes where parents do not have a loving relationship mostly find comfort outside of home. Therefore, I will also say to the parents not to ruin the peace of the home because of their personal egos and petty wishes and ultimately ruin their children. They should try to become leaders of the righteous and honor their trusts in the true sense. They should also fulfil their pledge and their promise that they took after taking the bai’at of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). May Allah the Exalted enable everyone to do so! Ameen.’

(Address to ladies 15 August 2009 at Jalsa Salana Germany. Published in Al Fazl International 2 May 2014)

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Mental and Physical health Segment

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Suggested Time = 15 mins

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It contains questions of

general knowledge and/or

religious knowledge

followed by their answers.

A thought-provoking video and a physical health segment

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Mental Health

Quiz

1. How fast does the air rush out of the nose when we sneeze?
1. 1 mph
2. 100 mph
3. 1000 mph

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• Staying apart from other people when you are exposed to CORONAVIRUS is called?
• Quarantine
• Isolation
• physical distancing?

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• When did the Promised Messiah (as) invited Alexander Dowie to a prayer duel?
• Sept 1902
• June 1889
• September 1984?

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Answers

1. 100 mph
2. Quarantine
3. September 1902

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Your Lifestyle Matters

Answers

• American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of overall dietary pattern rather than individual foods / nutrients and the critical role of nutrition in all stages of life
• Food is eaten at home, work, sports, mosques etc AND it is possible to follow a heart-healthy dietary pattern, whether food is prepared at home, ordered in a restaurant or online, or purchased as a prepared meal

Dietary Habits

The Ten Commandments of

Dietary Pattern to promote Heart Health

• Balance food and calorie intake with physical activity to maintain a healthy weight

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• Choose a wide variety and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to get a full range of nutrients from food rather than supplements

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• Choose whole grains and other foods made up mostly of whole grains (barley, millet, oatmeal, buckwheat, brown rice, quinoa)

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• Include healthy sources of lean and/or high-fiber protein such as plant proteins (nuts and legumes), fish or seafood, lean meat and limit red & processed meats

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• Use liquid non-tropical plant oils such as olive or sunflower oils

The Ten Commandments of

Dietary Pattern to promote Heart Health

• Choose minimally processed foods (natural) rather than ultra-processed foods (chips, candy, breakfast cereals, chicken nuggets, hotdogs, fries)�
• Minimize intake of beverages and foods with added sugars (coke, juices)�
• Choose or prepare foods with little or no salt�
• Do not drink Alcohol �
• Apply this guidance no matter where food is prepared or consumed (Home, school, work)

Take "home" message?

Pick one of the following topics from this speech to discuss with children/family during casual discussion:

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• Review instances in your family’s life where trust in Allah the Almighty helped you persevere and succeed?

Tips to engage youth in conversation: (1) Give them more talking time, and (2) use examples from Huzur’s (may Allah be his helper) sermon to make a point.

Technology Segment

How Cryptocurrencies work?

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LOCAL TOPICS

Reminders/Announcements

Dua

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Jazakumullah for Participating!

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If you enjoyed it, please convey to those brothers who are not here today!

That’s all folks