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Contents
� The Holy Quran - selected verse
� Hadith – Sayings of the Holy
Prophet (saw)
� Writings of the Promised
Messiah (as)
� Editorial Comment
� Friday Sermon – summary
� Announcements
� Australia Day Report
� Taleem, Tarbiyyat and Sports Day
Report
� Majalis News
� Preventing Lifestyle Diabetes
� Taleem Syllabus
� Australia Day Pictures
Upcoming Events
� Every Monday @ 7:30pm – Quran
class in Sydney
� Picnic Day - 21st February
� Musleh Maoud Day – 28th
February
The Holy Quran Surah Al- Baqarah Chapter 2: Verse 239
“Watch over Prayers, and particularly the middle Prayer, and stand before
Allah submissively”
Hadith – The Foundations of Islam (Salat)
Abu Hurairah (ra) narrates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said:
“Should I not tell you of something which if you practice it will earn you Allah’s favour
and by means of which Allah will expunge your faults and elevate your rank?”
‘O Prophet of Allah, please do tell us.” The Holy Prophet (saw) said, “To perform the
ablution thoroughly even though one may not feel like it: to walk to the mosque from a
distant place; and, having offered one’s prayers, to await the next prayer eagerly.
These are the means of being in a state of readiness to guard the frontiers.”
(Muslim)
Volume 2 Issue 2
February 2010
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Ever Merciful
Al Masroor
Al Masroor is a monthly publication since January 2009
by Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Australia
Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Australia
(Youngmens' Auxiliary) of
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia
The Way to Attain Purity is Through Prayer
Offered in True Humility of Spirit
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But the most important question is how to win blessings. To this question God Himself
has given the answer. He says: Seek help from God with prayer and perseverance
[Ch.2:V.46]. What is Salat? It is a prayer addressed to God in true humility of spirit and
the fullest awareness of His purity, His praiseworthiness, His holiness, coupled with a
burning desire on the part of the devotee for Divine forgiveness, and for blessing on
the Holy Prophet(saw). Therefore, when you stand for prayer, do not, like ignorant
people, confine yourself to the prescribed Arabic text, for the prayers and the Istighfar
[repentance] of many people is only formal, with no reality in it. When you stand up
Editorial Board
Sadr Majlis Khuddamul
Ahmadiyya Australia:
Rana Ejaz Ahmad
sadr.khuddam@ahmadiyya.org.au
Editor:
Sharfraz Ahmad Rahim
sharfrazr@hotmail.com
Contributing Editor:
Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad
nsahmad@hotmail.com
Contributing Editor:
Murad Mahmood Khan
mkhan@greens.com.au
Contributing Editor:
Mohammed Irfaan
Irfaan007@gmail.com
Contributing Editor:
Sikder Taher Ahmad
staraju2002@yahoo.com
If the prayer is for famine, the All-Powerful One creates the opposite means.”
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
The Promised Messiah & Mahdias
for prayer, do not, like ignorant people, confine yourself to the prescribed Arabic
text; over and above the prayers found in the Qur’an, which is the Word of God, and
in the Hadith, which is the word of the Holy Prophet(saw), address your petitions to
the Lord in your own language, with heartfelt humility which should leave a lasting
effect on your mind. In prayer lies the remedy for the coming tribulations. You have
no idea what the coming day has in store for you. Therefore, ere the day dawn, pray
every time that for you it should be a day of blessings and peace.
Final part in series of extracts from ‘Our Teaching’ in ‘Kishti-e-Nuh’ (Noah’s Ark) by
the Promised Messiah(as)
NATIONS CANNOT BE REFORMED WITHOUT REFORMATION OF YOUTH
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Message from the
Editorial Board:
Please send any relevant
information or articles of interest to
us for publication.
Please also visit the following
informative sites, however please
note that some may not be
authentic websites:
- www.alislam.org
- www.alislam.org.au
- www.islam.ahmadiyya.net
- www.real-islam.org
- www.thepersecution.org
- www.tombofjesus.com
A copy of this newsletter is also
available from the Khuddam page of
www.alislam.org.au
The Al Masroor editorial team takes
full responsibility for any errors or
miscommunications in this
newsletter.
Editorial Comment
Bismillah hir rahmanir raheem
(In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful)
Dear readers of Al Masroor, as salaam wa alaikum (peace be on you).
In this edition we have included articles, hadith and Quranic verses on the importance
of salaat. Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (atba) has given a special
message to khuddam’s of Australia to pay particular emphasis on salaat.
Also the month of January saw Australia day celebrations around the country and in our
mosques. The program went really well and a brief report with pictures is highlighted in this
edition.
Also a very successful Taleem and Tarbiyat program was organized for the month of January
and a full report is presented by shoba Taleem and Tarbiyat.
Waslaam
Mohammed Irfaan
Muhtamim Isha’at
\
NSW
SA
QLD
VIC
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Friday Sermon
The Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer is one form of congregational worship in Islam. It
takes place every Friday. Regular attendance at the Jumu'ah prayer is enjoined
on the believer. According to a Saying of Muhammad sa this congregational
prayer is twenty-five times more blessed than worship performed alone.
We encourage members to read Huzurs Friday sermons which can be found at:
http://www.alislam.org/archives/
For your benefit we have published below, a gist of Huzurs Friday Sermon
delivered on 29th
January 2010.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
Khalifatul Masih V
Nur (Spiritual Light) of The Promised Messiah (as) and his companions
Summary
� Huzur (aba) gave a discourse on the nur (light) of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) as described by his
companions.
� By virtue of being the Imam of the people of latter days,
God made the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) an
example of the exquisiteness of his holy master.
� In his practices and his morals, he sought inspiration from
the blessed model of the Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allah be on him) who had said, ‘there will be no Prophet
between my Mahdi and I’.
� Next Huzur cited a few traditions signifying the high
standard of spirituality of the companions of the Promised
Messiah (on whom be peace).
People of
latter days
� The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) says in his book
‘Khutbah Ilhamia’ (Revealed Sermon) that God revealed to
him, ‘the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him)
has taught you through the effect of his spirituality and has
put the beneficence of his mercy in your heart, so that you
may be included in his Companions and are encompassed in
his blessing.
� And among others from among them who have not yet
joined them. He is the Mighty, the Wise.
� So that God’s prophecy is fulfilled with His grace and His
favour.’
Imam of
the people
of latter
days
� By virtue of being the Imam of the people of latter-days, the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) was granted more
than just the light of the Companions.
� God made him an example of the exquisiteness of his holy
master.
� The Imam of the time has a shadow-like resemblance to the
Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him.
� This resemblance was vital, so that the glory of the master
would be apparent in his servant.
� Huzur (aba) gave a discourse on this apparent and manifest light of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) as described by his companions.
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Salutations & Meanings
sas / saw
Salla Allaho alaihay wa
sallam - Peace & blessings
of Allah be on him, used for
Holy Prophet of Islam,
Sayyedna Muhammad, SAS
as
Alayhe Salam - Peace be on
him, used for Prophets of
God
atba/ aba
ayyadah Allah tala be-
Nasray hil-Aziz, may Allah
assist him.
A prayer recited with
Khalifat al-Masih’s official
title.
Razi Allah
anho
(RA) May Allah be pleased
with him. Used for a male
companion of the Prophet
or a revered person who
has passed away
Razi Alah
anha
(RA) used for a female
companion of the Prophet
or revered lady who has
passed away
Caliph /
Khalifa
Head of the Muslim
community, literally
successor (Ar. Khalifa)
Khalifat
ul-Masih
The Successor of the
Messiah
Hadhrat /
Hazrat
A courtesy title used for a
revered & righteous person.
Holiness
MTA
Muslim Television
Ahmadiyya
Sahib
Mr. or Esquire, implying
respect.
Apparent
and
manifest
light of the
Promised
Messiah
(on whom
be peace)
� Dr. Mir Muhammad Ismael sahib narrated
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) was a fine
specimen of masculine good looks and charisma, which was
accompanied by a spiritual light. This luminosity exuded
humility. His complexion was a most refined brown. His face
would always be glowing, cheerful and smiling.
� Huzur (aba) explained that this apparent light was granted to
the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) because he had
absorbed himself in the light of his master, self-negating in
the process.
� Huzur (aba) explained
� The Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him) said, ‘There will be no
Prophet between my Mahdi and I’.
� In his practices and his morals, the Promised Messiah whom be peace)
sought inspiration from the blessed model of the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allah be on him)
� Contrary to what is alleged, an Ahmadi cannot even think for a moment,
that God forbid, the status of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace)
could be more than that of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah
be on him).
� Apparent and manifest light of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace)
� Huzur (aba) cited a dream of Hadhrat Maulana Ghulam Rasool Rajiki
alluding that the status of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him) was like that of a sun and the Promised Messiah ( on whom be
peace) was like moon which illuminates by reflecting the light of sun.
Apparent
and
manifest
light of the
Promised
Messiah
(on whom
be peace)
� Huzur (aba) quoted many sayings of the companions of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) reiterating the glow
and light of the face of the Promised Messiah
� Huzur (aba) explained that even young people could
recognise this light on the face of the Promised Messiah,
which helped to protect and strengthen their faith
� Some non-Ahmadi guests witnessed beams of light from the
head of the Promised Messiah ( on whom be peace) travelling
to the sky and this motivated them to take Bai’at.
� When the Promised Messiah passed away, his face was
luminous
� Next Huzur cited a few traditions signifying the high standard of spirituality
of the companions of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).
� The spirituality of the companions of the Promised Messiah (on whom
be peace).
� Maulana Rajiki related that Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be
pleased with him) announced in Masjid Mubarak Qadian that the youth
should say
‘Subhan Allah Wabihamdihi Subhan Allah Hilazim’ (Exalted Is Allah with
all His Glory, Exalted is Allah, Who is Great) as well as Durud twelve
times after obligatory Salat.
�
� Maulana Rajiki said that this practice helped him to achieve purification of heart and spiritual enlightenment.
� Centenary prayer
Huzur (aba) said the aforementioned prayer was one of the Khilafat
Centenary prayers that he gave out.
� Hadith
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) had said that
these words are very easy and light to utter but very heavy in God’s sight.
� CONTINUE
Huzur (aba) said we should continue to say this prayer because this prayer
and Durud are very significant in purifying hearts and to attain love of God
� The spirituality of the companions of the Promised Messiah (on whom be
peace).
� Huzur (aba) cited another incident from the life of Maulana Rajiki where
he went to stay with his non-Ahmadi relatives, who despite being
informed of his truthfulness via a dream, remained hostile to him.
Eventually they were victims of the famous plague.
� Huzur (aba) prayed
انك على كل شىء قدير ربنا اتمم لـنا نورنا واغفر لـنا �
‘Our Lord, perfect our light for us and forgive us; surely Thou hast power
over all things.’
� May God grant us His true Light with His grace, the Light that can be
attained through loving His beloveds.
� May God show us signs of this prayer in this life and may this nur stay with
us eternally in the Hereafter.
� May we, rather than be embroiled in the idle pursuits of this world, be
always seekers of this nur from God. Ameen
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Marriages:
� Mr. Tahir Khan of QLD is pleased to inform about Nikah ceremony of his brother Ishfaq
Ahmad S/O Rana Muhammad Khan with Sumera Rai D/O Muhammad Anwar Khan,
Nikah ceremony was organised at Lahore on the 10th of October 2009. Please
remember them both in your special prayers
Deaths: � Father of Mashhood Ahmed cheema, Mrs. Nuzhat Ayesha w/o Qudratullah Farooq
sahib and Mrs. Riffat Sultana w/o Shahid Ahmed sahib passed away on 12-01-10 in
Rabwah Pakistan. Inna lillah e wa inna illahe rajaoon. May Allah elevate his levels in
heavens and give patience to everyone in family.
“Inna Lillahe-Wa-Inna Ialihe Rajeon”
(Indeed we are for Allah and it is to Him we return)
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Mathematics Trivia
Aging Couple ? The age of a man is the same as his
wife's age with the digits reversed.
The sum of their ages is 99 and the
man is 9 years older than his wife.
How old is the man?
Last Issues Answer:
The house is 7 years old.
The tree height is 28 feet, since it is
four times its original height.
To figure out the age of the tree,
let x = age of the tree in years. The
height of the tree is then 7 + 3x.
Since we know that the tree is now
28 feet, we can say:
28 = 7 + 3x
21 = 3x
7 = x
So the tree must be 7 years old,
making the house just as old.
7 AUSTRALIA DAY Report by Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad, Mohtamim Taleem
On 26th January 2010, on a scorching day, at Masjid Baitul Huda, Australia Day was
celebrated. The program started at 2.00pm with the recitation of the Holy Quran and
translation by brother Syed Tariq Ahmed. This was followed by the national anthem
conducted by the Atfal who sung with pride and passion. The program then went straight
into the speeches and the keynote speaker brother Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad delivered a
talk on the Responsibilities of Ahmadis to Australia. The talk outlined the importance of
looking after and actively taking part in the protection and management of our
environment so that our future can benefit it from as well. He also briefly expanded using
Quranic verses, Hadith and writings of the Promised Messiah (as) on the duties of Ahmadis
to all creations of Allah and to serve our great society with humility, love and respect.
There was also three speeches made by two Atfal and a Nasirat who spoke very briefly on
the concepts of Patriotism to Australia, A short History of Australia and The True Meaning of
Jihad. The guests who later made reference to these speeches were particularly impressed
with the great maturity and sense of pride the Ahmadi children have for their country.
Brother Abdul Majd Khan and Nadeem Mirza then both delivered a talk on ‘What Australia
has done for them being a Refugee’. Both speeches were very well delivered and were
emotionally touching. They both outlined the very harsh and difficult conditions that they
grew up in Pakistan under the anti-Ahmadiyya laws and the trouble they underwent to come
to Australia where they are safe and have many human rights.
The distinguished guests were then invited to deliver their addresses. Among them was
Councilor Tony Beasdale who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recently. He
was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Nina Beasdale. He spoke very highly of the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community and acknowledged the wonderful work we have been doing in the
Australian community. He also praised the community for their strong sense of pride and
respect for Australia and also acknowledged the conditions that many of our community
members had come from as he also came to Australia from a tough background. He then
read the message from the Mayor of Blacktown, Councilor Charlie Lowles.
Councilor Kevin Connolly then addressed the gathering, reading out the message from the
Mayor of Hawkesbury City Councilor Ray Willimans. He to also acknowledged the great spirit
of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community had towards Australia and encouraged us to continue
this.
Councilor Kathie Collins also addressed the community outlining the importance of getting
involved in the Australian community and particularly challenged the Ahmadiyya Community
to take a part in the Cancer Foundations and also blood donation. She was later informed
that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in taking part in both of these areas and will strive to
better the efforts Inshallah. The message from the Mayor of Penrith was read out by Brother
Farhad Jan Khan.
The program concluded with silent prayer and refreshments were provided afterwards.
Australia Day
Taleem, Tarbiyyat and Sports Day Report by Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad, Mohtamim Taleem
On the 17th of January 2010 Majlis Khuddamul Ahamadiyya Sydney held its Taleem,
Tarbiyyat and Sports Day. The program began at 4.10am with Tahajjud prayers led by
brother Abdul Ahad and after Fajr, dars was conducted by brother Mirza Imran Ahsan
Karim who then led an hour Tarbiyyati Question and answer session, which went over
time due to a very interested audience.
The Khuddam then made their way to breakfast and then the sports session kicked off.
Intermajlis events then took place with Majlis Baitul Huda (formed into their Halqa
teams), Al-Noor and Al-Sadqat in Volleyball, Cricket and Seven a side Soccer. The
competitions in the end were very close and interesting but Halqa Fazl-e-Umar from
Majlis Baitul Huda were the winners in the end for Soccer (with a very close final against
its fellow Halqa Al-Tahir), and Cricket.
After an interesting sports session, the Khuddam again made their way into the mosque
for some Taleem classes led by brother Ataul Awal Nasir Ahmad, which Alhamdulillah
showed great results. Khuddam were split into groups of 6 and each group was allocated
a team leader. Each group was then given a topic to research (only being given a detailed
article and a copy of The Holy Quran). They were then given 30 minutes to research that
topic and then present it back to the rest of the Khuddam. The discussions were deep and
the topic researched very well. The report back was expected to take 20 minutes but due
to very strong interest in the Marriage topic the time went well over. The other topics
which also sparked great interest included The importance of the Holy Quran, The
purpose of Creation, Why Alcohol is forbidden in Islam and Is music allowed in Islam?
Khuddam sat in a circle and discussions and questions were tossed back and forth
generating interesting comments from younger and older Khuddam.
Brother Khalid Chohan then led a very interesting and well informed presentation on
Survival Skills with a PowerPoint presentation and video footage on what to do in case of
being bitten by a snake or spider. Brother Khalid also demonstrated the procedures for
bandaging. The program concluded with Zuhr and Asr prayers and Khuddam stayed
behind for another game of cricket. Overall a very successful day with Khuddam showing
great interest in the programs.
MAJALIS NEWS
Majlis ACT (By Kamran Ahmed, Qaid Majlis ACT)
Al-Humdo Lillah, Majlis ACT had a busy month and was full of activities. The new year
started with congregational Tahajud Prayers followed by Fajar prayer and amla meeting. 5
khudams and one ansar attended the prayer.
We also had Taleem and Tarbiyati Class on 24th Of January 2010 followed by Asar prayer
and a small tea party. The contents of the class was based on the Taleem syllabus
provided by National Majlis khudamul Ahmadiyya. It was an open discussion class.
Khudamms enjoyed and actively participated in the class. The class lasted for 2 hours. 5
Khudams attended the class.
Majlis ACT also had regular weekly sports throughout the month. On Australian Day (26th
January) we had special sports activity. Khudams and ansar played volley ball and cricket
together. The sports continued for one and half hour. 6 khudam and 2 ansar participated
in these games.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
Australia
[Company address]
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Taleem Tarbiyyat & Sports Day
Majlis ACT
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Majlis QLD (By Mudassar Mahmood, Qaid Majlis QLD)
By the grace of Allah we were able to answer the call of our beloved Hazoor (a.b.a) who
has called upon us to build more mosques around the world. Majlis Khuddam ul
Ahmadiyya Queensland took this initiative to raise funds by organizing a mosque
building fundraiser cricket tournament which was held on 17th and 24th of January,
2010.
The fundraiser started on Sunday the 17th of January, 2010 with prayers, large number
of khuddams, Ansar and Atfal turned up for the day.
In total four teams played in the competition each agreed to pay $110 entry fees, there
was a refreshment stall in place, profits were added to the fund raising.
There were prizes for the winner team, best bowler and best batsmen as well as extra
points were awarded to any Halqa that collects more money than the entry fees.
On the first day 75% of the items on the stall were purchased and only retail money
was earned but as the awareness was raised more and more people joined forces and
hands to make the next day i.e. 24th of January, more profitable in the sense that only
25% on the items were purchased and rest were donated by members of the
community. May Allah give them all the best rewards for their good deeds.
The final was played between Halqa Fazle-Umer and Halqa Al Noor which was won by
Halqa Al Noor, where as fundraising competition was won by Halqa Fazle Umer. There
were also two individual awards for best Batsman which was won by Mansoor Ahmed
and best Bowler award was won by Inam-ul-Haque Alvi.
Prizes were distributed by Murabi silsala on Sunday the 31st in Ijlas-e-Am.
Alhamdollilah the program was very successful not only Khuddam but Ansar helped to
make it a success. Ansarullah even fielded their cricket team to involve Ansar and raise
funds. In total $1150 were collected.
In the end I pray that Allah would give His best rewards to all those who helped to
make it a very successful event and May Allah help us continue our good work. Ameen
Special thanks to Inam ul Haq Alvi and his team for organising the event.
Majlis Al-Noor (By Muhammmad Iqbal, Motmaa'd, Majlis Al Noor)
Report of picnic held by Majlis Alnoor
Al Hamdulillah, Majlis Al Noor organized their first Picnic for the year 2010, which was
held at the beautiful and famous Palm Beach, on Sunday 10th of January 2010. All
Saikeen and Zuma informed khuddams well before 2 weeks from the event. According
to our plan, all khuddam got together at Mosque, then Quiad sahib Majlis assigned
duties to various khuddams. At 9:45am we left the mosque and after 1.5 hours drive we
reached Palm beach . Before entering the water Qaid sahib gave some good advices to
all khuddam.
Khuddams thoroughly enjoyed Palm Beach . It was a warm day with temperatures
around 38 to 40 degrees. Water temperature was ideal for swimming. We also took a
few Body Boards and tennis balls play with. Body Boards provided some challenge to
first timers but once they got the nag of it no one wanted to give their turn away! Al
hamdulillah, attendance was more than expected. The total attendance was 48,
including 4 khuddams from other Majalis (2 from Baitul-Huda and 2 from Al-Sadaqat).
Lunch was very amazing everyone loved it. After Lunch we had our General meeting
and after all fundamental issues of the meeting Quaid sahib and khaksar requested all
khuddam for their participation in all other Majlis programs. About 4pm we started to
wind up a very successful day. Qaid Sahib passed his thanks to all Khuddams who
attended and encouraged those who could not attend to not miss future programs.
Majlis QLD
Majlis Al-Noor
Majlis Bait-Ul-Huda (By Syed Tariq Ahmad, Naib Qaid Majlis Bait-Ul-Huda)
A Major Waqre Amal initiated by Baitul Huda on 16th was organised by Javed Ahmedi, it
was good to see other Majalis attend also and clean the mosque. We filled 2 Skip bins
and work all day.
On the 17 th A Taleem/Sports programed organised by National Taleem was good, with
Baitul Huda having the majority attendance. During the sports Baitul Huda had both their
halqa teams - Both Halqa went through to all the finals in cricket- soccer and volleyball.
WELL DONE!
Also held a First Aid Training- this was the first time this program/ training has happened
in the jamat. The training was held at the mosque and all 6 khudams that took part
passed- and are now qualified in Senior First Aid. Thanks to Khalid C for organising this,
First Aid is a life saving skill.
Finally Baitul Huda held an indoor soccer comp. We had 3 teams of 5 players. We played
for 1.5 hours and it was a good sweat out. Thanks to Ansar Shah and Feroz Maqbool for
organising this.
Thanks the boys for their hard work and efforts this month, and hopefully it continues.
Preventing Lifestyle Diabetes
WRITES RICHARD HODEY
Touted as the 'disease of the developed world', type 2 diabetes is now Australia's
fastest growing chronic disease.
Every day more than 10 million motivated Australians peel themselves out of bed and
head to work. A lot of effort goes into maintaining our jobs and advancing professionally
- and rightly so. But what is a job if we don't have our health or the energy to get out of
bed anymore?
We're constantly being exposed to a plethora of "healthy" processed-food and fast-food
advertisements, allowing us the illusion that we're putting time and energy into our
health and that consuming a low-fat prepackaged frozen meal is eating "healthily".
In reality, it seems many of us aren't putting anywhere near the same amount
of energy into our health as we're putting into our work - and we don't even realise it.
Sixty-two per cent of Australian men and 45 per cent of Australian women are classified
as being overweight or obese. However, only 32 per cent of men and 37 per cent of
women actually assess themselves as being overweight.
It's been widely reported that being overweight or obese, and simply not eating well and
exercising, is having huge implications on the health of Australians and on our pockets.
Diabetes cost the Australian community $2.3 billion dollars in 2005. It is Australia's
(and the world's) fastest growing chronic disease, with about 890,000 Australians
already diagnosed, 275 Australians developing the disease every day, and hundreds of
thousands more estimated to remain undiagnosed.
The diabetes endemic is being fuelled by the largely preventable type 2 diabetes. Type 2
diabetes - or "lifestyle" diabetesis increasing in Australia at a worrying rate, and is hitting
more and more young people: more than seven per cent of Australians over the age of
25 are estimated to have type 2 diabetes.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease - it can last a lifetime. In people with diabetes, not enough
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Instead of being turned into energy, glucose remains in the blood: this is why blood
glucose levels are higher in people with diabetes.
Diabetes is the biggest contributor to heart disease, kidney failure, strokes, and
blindness in Australians.
What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
� Type 1 is insulin dependent diabetes. Symptoms include excessive thirst,
lethargy, and unexplained weight loss It has a strong genetic link, and currently
can't be prevented or cured. Type 1 diabetes represents 10 to 15 per cent of all
cases of diabetes in Australia.
� Type 2 is non-insulin dependent diabetes. Symptoms include tiredness and
lethargy, excessive thirst and/or hunger, having cuts that heal slowly, itching,
skin infections, blurred vision, gradually putting on weight. mood swings,
headaches, feeling dizzy, and leg cramps.
According to Diabetes Australia, type 2 diabetes represents 85 to 90 per cent of all
cases of diabetes in Australia. However, up to 60 per cent of cases are preventable
through a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes The best way to keep type 2 diabetes at bay is
to maintain overall health and a healthy weight. This can be achieved by making
healthy food choices and keeping active, and understanding the body's levels of the
hormone insulin; how it peaks and troughs throughout the day according to the food
you eat, and how this affects the body.
1. Maintain a healthy weight. Eat well and exercise - and don't fall prey to fasting or
crash diets. These will have a yoyo effect on your weight, and the body will become
undernourished and burn valuable muscle tissue, rather than fat.
By maintaining a healthy weight. blood sugar levels will be stabilised, blood
pressure reduced, and blood fat levels will be lowered. This can also help prevent
stroke and heart disease.
2. Make healthy food choices. Bring your lunch to work at least three times a week
- you'll know exactly what you're eating, and will be in control of ensuring your
body receives the right portfolios of vitamins and nutrients (of which the over-
consumption of processed and fast foods zaps).
By eating primarily fresh, healthy foods, the body has a greater chance of
maintaining a healthy weight and keeping insulin levels steady.
3. Keep insulin levels stable. Daily intakes of sugary snacks, softdrinks, and products
containing highly refined flour means the body can have 20 to 30 high insulin peaks
per day.
With these constant peaks, the body stores too many calories and gains too much
fat, causing the structure of the body to lose equilibrium. If some parts of the body
use too much energy, other parts of the body, such as the heart, will be unable to
cope - once again leading to heart attacks and strokes.
Eat low GI foods to maintain balanced insulin levels
In addition to eating healthily and being active, having a low GI diet will help the
body maintain balanced insulin levels. The higher the glycemic index (GI) of foods,
the stronger the blood sugar and insulin reaction. High insulin levels trigger ravenous
hunger attacks and block fat burning, while low insulin levels prevent ravenous
hunger attacks and ensure constant fat burning.
Therefore, the glycemic index of food must be as low as possible so as not to prevent
fat burning.
"Diabetes cost the Australian community
$2.3 billion dollars in 2005. It is Australia's -and the
world's - fastest growing chronic disease, with about 890,000 Australians already
diagnosed and 275 more developing the disease every
day."
High GI foods include those that contain refined sugar or white flour. Low GI foods include those
that contain legumes, oats, sweet potato, or brown bread or for convenience a natural wholegrain
based dietary supplement or meal replacement.
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Australia and globally, but many Australians are still
surprisingly health unaware of the ways in which type 2 diabetes can be prevented.
There are many products on the market that claim they can help, so check carefully. Remember
diet and exercise is always the key. One convenience product that has been proven to help is
BODYform. The meal replacement is double-fermented to remove 97 per cent of its starch, leaving
it with the equivalent This means it can help to keep blood sugar levels steady, and deliver vitamins
and nutrients to the body, in addition to keeping insulin levels stable.
Sources
Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey, 2004-05. http://WNW.abs.gov.au/ausstatslabs@.nsf/Latestpr oducts/4364.0Media%20Release12004-05? opendocument&tabname=Summary& prodno=4364.0&issue=2004-05&num =&view=
Diabetes Australia. http://WNW.diabetesaustralia.com.au/Understandi ng-DiabeteslDiabetes-in-Australia/
Australian Bureau of Statistics. 30 April 2004. http://www.aihw.gov.au/publicationslcvdldaf02 /daf02.pdf
Diabetes: Australian Facts. National Centre for Monitoring Diabetes: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. November 2002. http://WNW.diabetesaustralia.com.aulen/Understa nding-Diabetes/What-is-Diabetesl
British Journal of Nutrition (2007), Improvement of insulin resistance after diet with a whole-grain based dietary product, pp.1-8. http://WNW.bodylife.com.aulfileslStudie_BJN.pdf
Taleem Syllabus
Khuddam Syllabus for the month of February 2010
Hifze Quran Surah Al-Ma’un, Surah Al-Kauthar, Surah Al-Kafirun (Chapter
107-109) with Translation.
Prayers Prayer for spiritual uplift.
Before studying.
General
Knowledge on
Islam/ Ahmadiyyat
What is Hajj?
It is the pilgrimage to Mecca on the specified dates, at least
once in One’s lifetime if physically and financially possible
and if the journey to Mecca is safe.
What is Umra?
Umra is a visit to Mecca at any other time during the year in
the state of Ihram (Wearing two seamless sheets), to
perform Tawaf (performing seven circuits of the Kaaba) and
Saee (Slow running between two hills namely Safa and
Marwa) proclaiming Talbiyyah.
General
Knowledge on
Australia
General Knowledge Questions
for Australia.
Nominated Book The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam by Hadhrat Mirza
Ghulam Ahmad (as) (Pages 98-194)
Short Article/
Extract
The Holy Quran – The Perfect Guidance for Mankind by Fauzia
Bajwa. The Review of Religions, October 2004.
Important Dates
to Keep in Mind
Death of the First Caliph March 13th, 1914
Election of Khalifat al-Masih the Second March 14, 1914
Lajna Ama Allah organization instituted 1922
Khalifat al-Masih’s first trip to Europe 1924
Foundation stone laid for Fazl Mosque in London October 19th,
1924
Inauguration of Jamia Ahmadiyya May 20th, 1928
Birth of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Fourth December 18,
1928
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Australia – Did you know?
� Australia is considered to have one
of the highest degrees of urban
concentration in the world.
� Despite the urban concentration,
Australia has an average of three
people per square kilometre,
making it one of the lowest
population densities in the world.
� Australia's Parliament House in
Canberra is one of the largest
buildings in the southern
hemisphere at over 300,000 cubic
metres.
� The average Australian will
consume 165,000 eggs in his or her
lifetime.
� The most medals Australia has ever
won at an Olympic Games was in
the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, a
total of 58 medals.
� The average family has 1.65
children.
� The average Australian will
consume 18 beef cattle and 90
sheep in his or her lifetime.
� 22% of adults will never have
children.
� 16.2% of adults will only have one
child.
� The Great Barrier Reef is the
longest reef in the world at over
2010 kilometres.
� Australian women won the right to
vote in 1902.
� Main source of immigrants to
Australia is from the UK and Ireland
totalling 6.35% of all immigrants.
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Khuddam Syllabus for the month of March 2010
Hifze Quran Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter
2-8) with Translation.
Prayers Jum’ma (Friday) Prayer.
General
Knowledge on
Islam/ Ahmadiyyat
What does the word ‘Quran’ mean?
It means that which if often read, recited or rehearsed.
How many chapters are there in the Holy Quran?
There are 114 Chapters in the Holy Quran.
How long did it take for the Holy Quran to be revealed?
It took 23 years for the entire Holy Quran to be revealed.
General
Knowledge on
Australia
General Knowledge Questions
for Australia.
Nominated Book Islam’s Response to Contemporary Issues by Hadhrat Mirza
Tahir
Ahmad (rh) (Pages 1-112)
Short Article/
Extract
Permissibility of Music, QA by Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (rh)
Important Dates
to Keep in Mind
Tehrike Jadid organization instituted November 23rd, 1934
Khudam al-Ahmadiyya organization instituted 1938
Khilafat (Silver) Jubilee Celebrations 1939
Standard of Ahmadiyyat hoisted December 28th, 1939
Establishment of Ansar al-Allah organization 1940
Khilafat Library Established 1952
Australia Day Pictures
Diet Tips:
� Eat at least two servings of a fruit
or veggie at every meal
� Resolve never to supersize your
food portions
� Start eating a big breakfast. It helps
you eat fewer total calories
throughout the day
� Make sure your plate is half veggies
and/or fruit at both lunch and
dinner
� Use a salad plate instead of a
dinner plate
� Instead of whole milk, switch to 1
percent. If you drink one 8-oz glass
a day, you'll lose 5 lb in a year
� Eat more soup. The non-creamy
ones are filling but low-cal
� Take your lunch to work
� Have mostly veggies for lunch
� Cereal, fruit, and fat-free milk
makes a good meal anytime
� Make exercise a nonnegotiable
priority
� Try 2 weeks without sweets. It's
amazing how your cravings vanish
� Brush your teeth right after dinner
to remind you: No more food
� Eat without engaging in any other
simultaneous activity. No reading,
watching TV, or sitting at the
computer
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