CONTENTS

From the Holy Qu’ran…………….1

Sayings of the Holy Prophet (saw)

So Said the Promised Messiah (as)

Message From the Qaid…………2

Moral Story………………………...3

Khilafat Centenary Prayer......….4

Upcoming Events………………...5

Kids Corner………………………..6

TEAM

Qaid…………………..Tahir Ahmad

Editor………………Nazir De Groef

Publisher……….Nabeel Choudhry

Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, Milton Keynes September 2008

MASROOR Newsletter

From the Holy Qu’ran

Hadith on Social and Cultural Valuestaken from the book ‘Wisdom of the Holy Prophet’ (saw) –

written by Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan

Good behaviour is half of faith.The most likeable of you are those who are best behaved.One who has been given a portion of Kindliness has been given a portion of that which is best in this world and in the Hereafter. Strengthening the ties of kinship, good behaviour and good neighbourliness make towns flourish and lengthen the days of the people.Allah has revealed to me that you should comport yourselves with humility towards one another so that no one transgresses against another, nor boasts of any superiority over another. (Chapter 6, p. 27)

Writings of the Promised Messiah (as)The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has stated in The Philosophy Of Dua that at times Allah listens to His servants but at other times He wills that His servants listen to Him and that this is a friendly matter. Along with the acceptance of tremendous magnificence that the prayers of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be on him) received he also endured extreme hardships. In that sense those who rush to ‘holy’ people for dua are unaware of the reality of dua. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) laid great stress on Istaghfar (seeking forgiveness from Allah). He enjoined that Istaghfar rescues one from the bad effects of sins that one has committed as well as obliterating the sins that one has not yet committed (Friday sermon 26 November 2004).

Al-Kahf Chp. 18

Message From The Qaid

Dear Khuddam and Atfal

Assalamo Alaikum,

It’s been a while since the last publication of the newsletter, but once again we’ve managed to print another edition. I hope and pray that you will find it interesting.

The newsletter is something we can all get involved in one way or another. We really need your feedback as to how we can improve the newsletter and we are also always looking for content ideas. If you have any topics you wish to see included, whether religious, advice on studies, the latest electronic gadget you have heard about or even a short story that was an interesting read. If you wish to contribute in any way, you can send your articles, stories, pictures and riddles and other interesting material to mkmasroor@gmail.com and we will try our best to include it in the next newsletter.

We will also be printing a short dua with translation in each edition and ask that you could spend a few minutes memorising it.

I hope and pray that you will be able to give us constructive feedback so we can continue to improve.

Jazakallah and Inshallah speak to you soon.

Tahir Ahmad, Qaid Majlis Milton Keynes.

Moral Story

The Travellers And The Plane Tree

Two men were walking along one summer day. Soon it

became too hot to go any further and, seeing a large

plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the

ground to rest in its shade.

Gazing up into the branches one man said to the other:

“What a useless tree this is. It does not have fruit or

nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its

wood for anything.”

“Don’t be so ungrateful,” rustled the tree in reply.

“I am being extremely useful to you at this very

moment, shielding you from the hot sun.

And you call me a good-for-nothing!”

All of God’s creations have a good purpose.

Islam teaches us that we should never

belittle Allah’s blessings.

Khilafat Centenary Prayer

“O our Lord, pour forth steadfastness upon us, and make our steps firm, and help us against the

disbelieving people.”

(Surah al-Baqarah, verse 251)

Short Dua From the Holy Qu’ran

“O my Lord, increase me in knowledge.”

Upcoming Events

Youth Centre Booking

From Wednesday 22nd October 2008 onwards we have managed to book a youth centre in Coffee Hall. This has been booked twice a month on a Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. There is a pool table as well as a separate room where we can sit and play some carom board, have discussions and just have a general social gathering. If you can help organise or arrange any interesting activities then please let us know on the same email address. The forthcoming dates are 19th November, 3rd and 17th December.

Local Ijtema

Local Ijtema will Inshallah be held in the new year somewhere around February. This is a time where we can all get together and learn from each other. Please try your best to attend this event.

New Sadr for MKA UKA new Sadr for Majlis Khuddamul

Ahmadiyya UK – Tommy Kallon Sahib – was elected by the delegates of the 38th Majlis Shura and approved by Hadhrat Khalifatul Massih V (ayba). May Allah enable him to fulfill his duties. Ameen.

He takes over from former Sadr Mirza Fakhar Ahmad Sahib, whose success was reflected in his 6 years of leadership. Please remember both in your prayers.

Local Ijtema Milton Keynes

January 2008 Medbourne Community

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From The

Archive

Kids Corner

Colouring time !!!