Syllabus Waqfe Nau English Final
Syllabus Waqfe Nau English Final
Syllabus Waqfe Nau English Final
WAQF
-E-NAU
NAU
WAQFE
English Translation
ISBN: 978-1-84880-058-8
FOREWORD
3rd of April 1987 is a day of great historical importance in the history of the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Jamaat as it was on this day, under powerful Divine inspiration, that Hadrat
Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV, may Allah have mercy on him, launched the
Waqf-e--au Scheme. He had a vision that with the dawn of the second century of
Ahmadiyyat, countless avenues would be opened for the spread and domination of Islam
through the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. He explained that the Jamaat would need a
large number of devotees well-versed in both spiritual and secular knowledge to cause a
revolution in the field of preaching. To achieve this noble purpose, Hudur announced a
splendid initiative known as the Waqf-e--au Scheme. The members of the Jamaat
responded well to his call as always and thousands devoted their children to serve the cause
of Islam. These children are an asset to the Jamaat; they are going to play an
unprecedented role in spreading the name and faith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may
peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, all over the world.
Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV, may Allah have mercy on him, delivered a number of Friday
sermons in which he explained the importance of this blessed scheme and how to bring up
these children. He advised Wakalat Waqf-e--au to prepare a syllabus for these children as
a means to provide guidance for their education and training. Wakalat Waqf-e--au
prepared a syllabus in Urdu for Waqifin-e--au up to the age of 17.
From the very beginning when he was elected as Khalifah, Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad,
Khalifatul Masih V, may Allah support him with His Mighty help, has taken a great
interest in this scheme and has guided the Jamaat on a number of occasions through
Friday sermons and meetings with executives of the Jamaat. In spite of his great
responsibilities and heavy engagements, he has personally been involved in the teaching
and training of the Waqifin. Under Hudurs guidance, Waqf-e--au Department London
has prepared a syllabus for further four years up to the age of 21 years.
There was a great demand for the syllabus translation into the English language for the
English readers. We are presenting now the English rendering of the Urdu syllabus. Our
gratitude is due to Hafiz Samiullah Choudhary, -ational Secretary Waqf-e--au, USA and
his team members Mubasher Ahmad, Asif Omer, Kashif Omer and Mahmood Hanif.
Our gratitude is also due to Dr. Shamim Ahmad, In-charge Waqf-e--au Department,
London, for corrections, revision and the final preparation of this syllabus. May Allah
reward all of them for their dedicated work and enable children to benefit from this
syllabus. Amin.
Munir-ud-Din Shams
Additional Wakilut-Tasnif
Islamabad, Tilford, UK
June, 2011
Index
TRANSLITERATION
INTRODUCTION
FOR THE W A QIF N E N A U
FOR PARENTS
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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1
3
4
1 TO 2 YEARS
2 TO 3 YEARS
3 TO 4 YEARS
4 TO 5 YEARS
5 TO 6 YEARS
6 TO 7 YEARS
7 TO 8 YEARS
8 TO 9 YEARS
9 TO 10 YEARS
10 TO 11 YEARS
11 TO 12 YEARS
12 TO 13 YEARS
13 TO 14 YEARS
14 TO 15 YEARS
15 TO 16 YEARS
16 TO 17 YEARS
18 TO 19 YEARS
20 TO 21 YEARS
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9
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AL T
PERFORMING AL T
SELECTIONS FROM THE HOLY QURAN
POEMS
TIRANA A TFL
ETIQUETTE OF THE MOSQUE
ETIQUETTE OF SALAT
ETIQUETTE OF THE HOME
ETIQUETTE OF EATING
ETIQUETTE OF EATING IN THE COMPANY OF OTHERS
ETIQUETTE OF A GATHERING/MEETING
ETIQUETTE OF SCHOOL AND LEARNING
ETIQUETTE OF THE PATHWAYS
ETIQUETTE OF JOURNEY
OBEDIENCE TO PARENTS AND THE ASSOCIATED ETIQUETTE
RIGHTS OF THE NEIGHBORS
ETIQUETTE OF A CONVERSATION
ETIQUETTE OF BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
ETIQUETTE OF APPOINTMENTS
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68
69
70
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76
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79
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81
82
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84
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86
86
87
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Transliteration
This syllabus uses the following system of transliteration adopted by the Royal Asiatic
Society.
at the beginning of a word, pronounced as a, i, u preceded by a very
slight aspiration, like h in the English word honour.
th, pronounced like th in the English word thing.
, a guttural aspirate, stronger than h.
kh, pronounced like the Scotch ch in loch.
dh, pronounced like the English th in that.
, strongly articulated s.
, similar to the English th in this.
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Introduction
By the Grace of Allah, the leading group of Waqfe Nau children has reached the stage
where shortly they will be active in the service of Islm and Amadiyyat, InshaAllah.
This places an enormous responsibility on the parents and the Jam at to work towards the
adequate training of these devotees. In this regard, the Waqlat Waqfe Nau has already
published and distributed the syllabus. Additionally, the five sermons delivered by
a
rat Khalfatul Mash IV rta on this subject have also been received by the parents,
Alamdulillah. Parents and the Secretaries should base their training program on the
valuable instructions contained in the aforementioned sermons and this syllabus.
To a degree, this syllabus covers the requirements of training, yet it should not be treated
as the last word. It is not prudent to rely on any single source of knowledge. Therefore,
the parents, and at a later stage, the Waqfe Nau devotees themselves, should expand their
learning beyond this syllabus and should seek help from other books. Some books have
been prescribed by the Waqlat Waqfe Nau and should prove helpful. The following are
available from the offices of the Waqlat Waqfe Nau: Minhajul Talib
n, Bacho k
You should, therefore, offer five daily prayers. Recite the Holy Qurn daily and
before starting any work, consider whether it will earn Allahs pleasure. If it will,
then proceed by all means. However, if it will earn His displeasure, then reject it in
disdain. In this regard feel free to consult your parents, elders or the missionaries
of the Jama`at.
Study the syllabus thoroughly and remove any deficiency that you may find in
yourself.
Remember that whatever good you have learnt should become part of your daily
life. For example, the prayers that you have memorized should be used at their
appropriate times. You have learnt about the etiquettes of home, of school and of
the mosque, now you should constantly evaluate yourselves in the light of what you
have learnt.
Offer alt in congregation, and during alt, keep the meaning of the prayers in
your mind.
The Holy Qurn should be recited daily and you should make an effort to read its
translation as well.
Always pray to Allah to fulfill even the smallest need.
Make a habit of saying: Assalmo Alaikum, Jazkumullah, MshAllah, Bismillah,
Al amdulillah, InshAllah,
al-lallhu alaihi wa sallam, etc.
Practice writing the Arabic prayers contained in this syllabus.
Watch MTA International regularly, especially the Friday sermon and childrens
programs.
Learn different languages. Every Waqfe Nau should know Arabic and Urdu. Also
learn an additional language, for example, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, Spanish,
French, Turkish, Norwegian, etc. Try to excel in the language of your choice.
Video tapes of MTA language classes can be purchased from the office of Waqfe
Nau.
Develop a habit of going to bed early and getting up early in the morning.
Participate in various financial schemes launched by a
rat Khalfatul Mash, such
as the Tehrk-i-Jadd and Waqf-i-Jadd schemes.
Adopt the five basic morals as described by a
rat Khalfatul Mash IV rta.
Become a useful and active member of the Jamat and its auxiliaries. If any duty is
assigned by the Jamat or its auxiliaries, fulfill it cheerfully.
Develop the habit of obedience. If an elder asks you to do a job, do it cheerfully,
and when asked to desist in some matter, stop immediately.
Take an active part in social work such as visiting the sick or helping neighbors.
Adopt an active lifestyle and do not shy away from manual work or labor.
Keep Jamat periodicals such as the Tashz-ul-Azhan, Al-Fazal and other literature
published by the Jamat at your regular perusal. Also keep abreast of current
developments in the world through newspapers and other journals.
Watch for any directive or publication related to Waqfe Nau, study it and act
accordingly.
Read such stories as help in developing a positive character. Avoid indecent
literature and humor. Discuss your selections with your parents.
Take part in sporting and academic extra curricular activities. Seek guidance from
parents and teachers in this matter.
Be habitually punctual and make a schedule for daily and routine jobs.
Develop a love of your country along with love of religion.
Develop the habit of exercising and taking part in healthy sports, such as
swimming, football, soccer, cycling etc.
Pay special attention to cleanliness. Clean your teeth everyday; shower regularly;
wear clean clothes and shoes. Do not unnecessarily mark the books you read.
Keep your neighborhood and environment clean.
Learn about your family history. Know important facts such as when your family
accepted A
madiyyat; what sacrifices were made; what difficulties were faced;
And blessings that Allah has bestowed upon your family.
Develop a habit of keeping a daily journal. Make note of your progress and any
important instructions given by arat Khalfatul Mash.
For Parents
A personal file should be created for each of your Waqfe Nau children. This file
should contain the birth certificate, Form B (where applicable), Waqfe Nau
acceptance letter, vaccination record, etc. Your childs progress should also be
recorded in this file, for example, the date when Yassarnal Qurn was completed,
date when alt was memorized, and grade reports from school. A copy of the file
should be kept with the local Waqfe Nau secretary. When moving to another town,
this file should be passed on to the new Waqfe Nau secretary. Copies of all
documents should be sent to the National Headquarters so central records are up-todate and complete.
Parents should adopt an attitude of moderation in their childs training. Child
should be treated neither with extreme strictness nor with excessive lenience.
A childs training should be done by personal example. Parent should develop all
those habits in themselves that they would like to see in their child.
Remember that this syllabus sets only the minimum standard.
Additional Instructions
Over the years arat Khalfatul Mash IV rta gave detailed instructions on the training of
the young devotees of the Waqfe Nau scheme. Their summary is given here. Parents
should never neglect their duty towards the up-bringing of these children. They will need
to purify themselves and they should inculcate in their children the following:
Love of Allah.
Love of alt.
Daily recitation of the Holy Qurn .
Love of faith and passion for its honor.
Love of the Khilfat.
Participation in the activities of the auxiliary organizations of Atfl, Khuddm and
Nsirtul-A
madiyya.
Love of truth.
High resolve and determination.
Suppression of anger.
An active and vigorous lifestyle that is not afraid of hardship.
Patience and fortitude in the face of difficulties.
Urge to gain knowledge.
To know the difference between certainty and conjecture and to express oneself
accordingly as the case may be.
To constantly expand knowledge by reading newspapers, good books and scholarly
journals.
Ability to keep accounts as well as meticulousness in financial matters.
1 to 2 Years
To teach by example, parents should try to adopt following:
Before starting any work say loudly:
Bismillhir-ra
mnir-ra
m
Say prayers in a loud voice according to the occasion.
o For example, prayer before eating a meal:
2 to 3 Years
First Six Months
Child should say
any work.
Bismillhir-ra
mnir-ra
m before starting
Child should be constantly reminded that Allah has created everything for him.
They should also be constantly reminded that they are a Waqfe Nau, an
endeavourer, and a pious and good child.
3 to 4 Years
First Six Months
Child should be taught that the Holy Qurn is Allahs book. The child should start
learning the Yassarnal Qurn and learn to say
Child should recognize all characters of the alphabet. Child should learn the prayer
before eating a meal:
Alhamdu
4 to 5 Years
First Six Months
This year, reading of the Yassarnal Qurn should be completed.
The entire alt should be memorized along with the names of the alts.
Habit of daily cleaning of teeth and exercise should be developed.
Prayers
The following prayers should be memorized and the child reminded of its use.
On going to sleep:
Allhumma bismika am tu wa a
y
On waking up:
Hadith
- Khairuzz dittaqw - The best provision for the journey (to the
Hereafter) is through the fear of God.
5 to 6 Years
Parents and children should write letters to Hur every month. Children should
write a sentence or two with their own hand.
Children should be taught to observe nature. A good time to discuss these things is
while walking with parents.
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Child should memorize the Adhn (the call for prayer). If possible, child should
listen to the Adhn on radio or TV and repeat it.
Religious Knowledge
Child should be taught that:
Holy Prophet Muammadssa father was Abdullah and mother was mina.
Holy Prophet Muammadsa was born in Mecca.
Religious Knowledge
Child should be taught that:
Promised Messiahsas father was Mirz Ghulam Murtaza and mother was Chiragh
Bibi.
Promised Messiahas was born in Qadin, India.
6 to 7 Years
Earlier syllabi should be reviewed.
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Allhumma bismika am tu wa ay
O Allah, in your name I die (sleep) and I become alive (awake).
On waking up:
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Hadith
Memorize:
Memorize:
motives.
Poem
Tarna-e-Atfl/Nasirt
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Salat
Child should learn the complete alt.
7 to 8 Years
Male children should accompany their father to the mosque to offer prayers.
Child should complete reading of first 10 parts of the Holy Qurn.
Children should be made part of Atfl or Nasirt.
If possible, your child should keep one fast during the month of Ramadhn.
Religious Knowledge
Teach Atfl/Nasirt their pledge.
Poem
60).
- Qurn sub say ach Qurn sub say pyar ... (see Page
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Teach how to implement these attributes and the habit of praying to God:
- Rabul lamn,
- Mliki Yaumiddn
- Ar-Rahmn,
- Ar-Rahm,
8 to 9 Years
If possible your child should keep one fast during the month of Ramadhn.
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Etiquettes
Etiquettes of a meeting.
Salat
Memorize up to Sajdah with translation.
Promised Messiahsas Revelation
Memorize:
His servant?
Salat
Child should memorize complete prayer with translation (see Page 48)
Etiquettes
Etiquettes of home and school (see Pages 64 and 70)
Promised Messiahsas Revelation
- I will spread thy message to the corners
Memorize:
of the earth.
Names of Allah
Teach your child how to implement these attributes as well as teach him/her to pray to
God:
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- Al-Ghaffr,
- Ash-Shf,
- Al-Alm,
- At-Tawwb,
- Al-Sam,
- Al-Hakm
9 to 10 Years
If possible, your child should keep fast for two days during the month of
Ramadhn.
Emphasize the importance of offering prayers in congregation.
Teach child how to ride a bicycle.
(others mistakes).
- Assadu mawwui
a bighairih - A pious person learns from others
Salat
Memorize Du-e-Qunt.
Prayers
Prayer before ablution:
- Allhummaj aln
minattawwbn wajaln minal muta ahhirn - O Allah! Make me from among those who
repent of their sins and from among those who keep themselves pure and clean.
Etiquettes
Etiquettes of the Street
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Religious Knowledge
Child should start studying book Pathways to Success, Volume I.
Names of Allah
Child should learn the following five attributes of Allah:
- Ar-Razzq,
- As-Salm,
- Al-Am
- Al-Mumin,
- Al-Muhaimin,
10 to 11 Years
If possible, the child should keep fast for five days during the month of Ramadhn.
Revise whatever Srahs, etiquettes, poems, prayers, Names of Allah, and A
dth
have been memorized so far.
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Poem
Tarn-e-Atfl/Nasirt
Prayers
Child should memorize following prayers with translation and develop habit of using
them at appropriate times:
Prayer before eating
Prayer after eating
Prayer before sleeping
Prayer at awakening
Prayer for parents
Names of Allah
Learn following attributes of Allah and develop habit of praying using these attributes:
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- Rabul lamn,
- Al-Ghaffr,
- Al-Alm,
- Ar-Rahmn,
- Ar-Rahm,
- Al-Sam.
- Mliki
Yaumiddn,
Etiquettes
The following etiquettes that have been learnt should be made part of daily life:
Of Mosque
Of Prayer
Of Home
Of Eating
Religious Knowledge
Study the childhood of our Master
arat Muammadsa.
Study the life of
arat Adamas.
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Muslim (Bukhr).
- Assadu mawwui
a bighairih - A pious person learns from
others (others mistakes).
Poems
- Ho fazal teyra ya Rab ya koy Ibtal ho ... (Kalm-e-
Mahmd)
e-Dil)
- Qurn sub say ach Qurn sub say pyar ... (Bukhar-
Prayers
Child should memorize the following prayers with translation and develop habit of using
them at appropriate times:
Prayer to increase knowledge
Prayer to enter the Mosque
Prayer to exit the Mosque
Funeral prayer
Etiquettes
The following etiquettes that have been learnt should be made a part of daily life:
Of Meeting
Of Way
Of Travel
Names of Allah
Learn the following attributes of Allah and develop a habit of praying using these
attributes:
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- Ash-Shf,
- Al-Mumin,
- At-Tawwb,
- Al-Muhaimin,
- Ar-Razzq,
- Al-Hakm
- Al-A
m
- As-Salm,
Religious Knowledge
Study the life of the Promised Messiahas before his claim of being the Reformer of
the time.
arat Noahas
11 to 12 Years
Start reading the Holy Qurn with translation.
If possible the child should keep fast for seven days during the month of
Ramadhn.
a trustee.
- Almaru maa man a abb - A person is with the one who he loves.
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result in trouble.
moderation.
Prayers
Memorize prayers for entering and exiting the home. Use these prayers at appropriate
occasions.
Poem
- Hum Amadi Bachay hain kuch karkay dekh dain gay ...
Names of Allah
Learn the following attributes of Allah and develop the habit of praying using these
attributes:
- Al-Qadr,
- Al-Ghaf r,
- Al-Halm,
- Al-Khabr
- Al-Ba
r,
Biography
Study the life of the Holy Prophetsa before prophethood.
arat Abrahamas was Allahs prophet. Study his life history.
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us.
Prayers
Memorize the prayer recited after the Adhn and develop a habit of its recitation.
Names of Allah
Learn the following attributes of Allah and develop a habit of praying using these
attributes:
- Al-Aliyy,
- Al-Alm,
- Ash-Shahd,
- An-Nar
- Al-Kabr,
Biography
Study the life of the Promised Messiahas before his appointment as the Messiah.
arat Lotas was Allahs prophet. Study his life history.
12 to 13 Years
Learn the translation of the first half of Al-Baqarah
If possible, your child should keep fast for ten days during the month of Ramadhn.
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Hadith
Poem
- Mei appney piyaro k nisbat ... (Kalm-e-Mahmd)
Prayers
Memorize the prayers recited at the beginning and at the end of a journey and use them at
the appropriate occasion.
Names of Allah
Learn following attributes of Allah and develop habit of praying using these attributes:
- Al-Azz,
- Ar-Raf,
- At-Tawwb,
- Al-Malik
- Al-Waliyy,
Biography
Study our Master a
rat Muammadssa life in Mecca (before Hijra).
a
rat Shoaibas was Allahs prophet. Study his life history.
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arat Khalfatul Mash IVrta in his Friday sermon of February 10, 1989 drew attention
of Waqifne Nau to adopt excellent morals. Study three of these morals (love of truth and
hate of lies; being content; delightful personality) and make these morals a permanent
part of your daily life.
- L ya
illu limuminin ay-yahjura akhhu
fauqa thalthati ayym - It is not permissible for a Muslim to sever relations with
another Muslim brother for more than three days.
- M qalla wakaf khairum-mimm kathura waalh A little that suffices ones need is better than plenty that makes him forgetful (of
Allah).
Poem
Samn)
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Prayers
Memorize the prayer recited on visiting the sick and use on appropriate time:
Adh-hibil basa rabbannsi washfi antashshf l shifa ill shifuka shifall yughadiru
saqam
O Lord of the people! Grant relief from this illness for you are the Healer. There is no
healing except that which comes from You. So, grant complete healing without leaving a
trace of illness.
Names of Allah
Learn the following attributes of Allah and develop a habit of praying using these
attributes:
- Al- aqq,
- Subhn,
- Al-Wsi,
- Al-Ghaniyy
- Hdin,
Biography
Study the entire life of the Promised Messiahas.
arat Jacobas (Yaq b) was Allahs prophet. Study his life history.
arat Khalfatul Mash IVrta in his Friday sermon of February 10, 1989 drew the
attention of Waqifne Nau to adopt excellent morals. During the previous six months
three of the these morals (love of truth and hate of lies; being content; delightful
personality) were studied. Continue to make these morals a permanent part of daily life.
Adopt the additional morals of: being self sufficient, controlling anger, and not looking
down upon others with less knowledge.
13 to 14 Years
First Six Months
If possible, fast for 15 days during the month of Ramadhn
Revise all chapters of the Holy Qurn , prayers, Aadth, poems, and Names of
Allah that you have learnt previously.
Offer prayer in congregation and remind others to do so as well.
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Quran
Learn the translation of the first two parts of the Holy Qurn
Memorize the following: Al-Lahab, Al-Quraish, Al-Rad v. 9 to 14, Al-Nahl v. 67 to
71
Hadith
Memorize the following with translation:
on each other.
(Muslim)
- Afshu-ssal
ma bainakum - Promote sending greetings of peace
- Aah
ru sharu lm
n - Cleanliness is a requirement of faith.
Buniya lisl
mu al
khamsin shah
dati all
il
ha illall
hu waanna muammadan
abduh
waras
luh
waiq
mi al
ti wa t
izzak
ti walhajji waaumi rama
n Islms foundation has been laid on five things: To bear witness that there is none
worthy of worship except Allah; and Mu
ammad is his servant and messenger; and
to offer prayer; and to perform pilgrimage; to fast during the month of Ramadhn.
Poems
The first ten couplets of the following poem from Dur-e-Samn:
Wo paishw
hamar
jis say hai n
r s
r
...
The first half of the following poem from Kalm-e-Mahmd:
Allhumma inn asalka ubbaka wa ubba mayyo ibbuka wal amalalladh yuballighun
ubbaka. Allhummajal ubbaka aabba ilaiyya min nafs wa ml wa ahl wa minalm
ilbrid.
O Allah, I seek Your love and also the love of the one who loves You. I seek Your
help in such deeds as attract Your love. O Allah, make Your love dearer to me than
the love of my family as well as a drink of cool water.
Etiquettes
Learn the etiquettes of obedience to parents.
Names of Allah
Learn the following attributes of Allah and develop the habit of praying using these
attributes:
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- Al-Khliq,
- Al-Fattah,
- Al-Bri,
- Al-Qbi,
- Al-Mu awwir,
- Al-Bsi,
- Al-Qahhr,
- Al-Khfi,
- Al-Wahhb,
- Ar-Rfi
Seerat
Brief life history of the Holy Prophetsa and his Khulaf.
Brief life history of the Promised Messiahas and his Khulaf.
Religious Knowledge
Study the book: Bunyadi Nisab Majlis Ansrullah Pakistan.
enter Paradise.
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Poems
Couplets 11 to 20 from:
Muammad par hamr j
fid hai...
(Kalm-e-Mahm d) second half.
Qas dah by
arat Mash-e-Ma das couplets 11 to 20:
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o
Allhumma l mnia lim aaita wa l muiya lim manata wa l yanfau
dhaljaddi minkaljaddu
Allah! There is none to stop that which You bestow and there is none to give
that which You withhold, and of no benefit is the majesty of any noble against
You.
On entering a washroom:
- Al-Kabr,
- Al-Mudhil,
- Al-Muqt,
- Al-akam,
- Al-asb,
- Al-Laf,
- Al-Jall,
- Al-Khabr,
- Al-Karm
- Ash-Shakr,
Seerat
Srat Khatamun-Nabiyn by
arat Mirz Bashir Amadra, first 100 pages.
Srat
arat Mash-e-Ma d by
arat Mirz Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Amadra.
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Religious Knowledge
Learn the names of the prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qurn.
Learn the names of six most reliable books of A
adth.
Memorize the following five revelations of the Promised Messiahas.
o
o
o
14 to 15 Years
If possible, fast up to 20 days in Ramadhn.
From the earlier syllabi, revise Srahs, etiquettes, A
adth, poems and Names of
Allah.
disbelief.
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- Al-Maj d,
- Al-Raq b,
- Al- am d,
- Al-Muj b,
- Al-Mu ,
- Al-Mubd ,
- Al-Wad
d,
- Al-Mu d,
- Al-Baith,
- Al-Wak l,
- Al-Muy ,
- Al-Mum t
- Al-Qaw ,
- Al-Mat n,
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Biography
Srat of the Holy Prophetsa by
arat Mirz Bashir Amadra M.A. pp 101 to 200.
Names of Ashra-Mubashra and a brief sketch of their lives.
Shumail-e-Amad.
Religious Knowledge
Names of the four imams of Fiqha.
Dn Ml mt (published by the Khuddm-ul-Amadiyyah)
Poems
N r-e-Furqn hay jo sab ... (Dur-e-Samn)
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Ik n ik din tu pesh ho g ... (Dur-e-Samn)
Nonehalne Jamt ... (Kalm-e-Mahmd)
Hey bada must bada ashme Amadiyyat (Kalm -e-
hir)
Prayers
Memorize the following with translation and use on appropriate occasions:
On seeing ones reflection:
Allhumma inn laka umtu wabika mantu waalaika tawakkaltu waal rizqika af
art
O my Lord, for Your sake Have I kept the fast and in You alone do I believe and
with your provisions do I end it.
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Allhumma ahillah alain bilamni wal
mni wassalmati walislm, rabb
warabbukallhu hillu khairiw-warushd, hillu khairiw-warushd, hillu khairiwwarushd, mantu billhilladh
khalaqak
O my Lord, may this moon rise over us in peace and security while we are in a state
of belief and Islm. (O Moon) Your Lord and my Lord is Allah. May this moon
be goodness and guidance for us; goodness and guidance ; goodness and guidance;
I believe in the One who created you.
On wearing new clothing:
Allhumma lakal amdu anta kasautan
hdh nasaluka khairah wakhaira m unia
lah wa adhu bika min sharrih
washarri m unia lah
O my Lord, all praise belongs to You, Who has attired me. I seek Thy favor in
these clothes and the protection and blessing which is its purpose and seek refuge
from its harm and the harm that may result from its use.
Etiquettes
Of Education
Names of Allah
- Al-ayy,
- Al-Muqaddam,
- Al-Qayym,
- Al-Muakhkhar,
- Al-Mjid,
- Al-Awwal,
- Al-Wid,
- Al-khir,
- Az-hir,
- As-amad,
- Al-Bin,
- Al-Qdir,
- Al-Wl .
- Al-Muqtadir,
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Reading:
Kisht-Nh
Religious Knowledge
Suggested Reading:
Tarbiyyat Nisb. (Ar-Raqeem Press, UK)
Dn Ml mt Ka Bunydi Nisb (Basics of Religious Knowledge) published by Majlis
Ansrullah, Pakistan.
15 to 16 Years
Try to keep fasts during the whole month of Ramadhn.
From the earlier syllabi revise S
rahs, etiquettes, Aad th, poems and Names of
Allah.
Offer five daily prayers.
Work on adopting the five basic morals as described by a
rat Khal fatul Mas h
IVrta.
of faith.
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Quranic Prayers
Rabbighfir waram wa anta khairurrim n
My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and Thou art the Best of those who show mercy.
(18:119)
Rabbi inn lim anzalta ilayya min khairin faq r
My Lord, I stand in need of whatever good Thou mayest send down to me. (20:25)
Etiquettes
Revise and make part of daily life, the etiquettes learnt in the previous syllabi.
Biography
Book on S rat of the Holy Prophetsa, Hamray Aqa, by Muammad Ismail Panipati.
Poem
Memorize Qas dah by
arat Mas h-e-Mauoodas couplets 21 to 30.
- Almuslimu man salimal muslimna millisnih wayadih - A Muslim is one from whose tongue and hands another Muslim is
safe.
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Quranic Prayers
Rabban alamn anfusan wail-lam taghfirlan wa tar
amn lanak
nann minal khsir n
Our Lord we have wronged ourselves and if Thou forgive us not and have not mercy
on us, we shall surely be of the losers. (7:24)
Al
amdu lillhi wasalmu al ibdihilladh naaf
All praise belongs to Allah, and peace be upon those servants of His whom He has
chosen. (27:60)
Biography
Srat
arat Mash-e-Ma das by
arat Mirz Bashir-ud-Din Mahm d Amadra.
Contemporary Issues
Memorize the following Qurnic verses with translation:
On the death of Jesusas:
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16 to 17 Years
First Six Months
Quran
Learn the translation of part 13 and 14 of the Holy Qurn .
Memorize chapter Al-Buruj with translation.
Hadith
(Divine) torment.
Quranic Prayers
Rabban l tuzigh qulban bada idh hadaitan wa hablan mil-ladunka ramah, innaka
anta lwahhb
O our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us, and bestow
on us mercy from Thyself; surely, Thou art the Great Bestower (3:9)
Rabban mann bim anzalta wattabana-rrasla faktubn maash-shhid n
Our Lord we believe in that which Thou hast sent down and we follow this
Messenger. So write us among those who bear witness (3:54)
Biography
Sratun-Nabsa by a
rat Khalfatul Mash IIra, first half.
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Poem
Memorize Qas
dah by
arat Mash-e-Ma das couplets 31 to 40.
Conditions of Baiat
Study and ponder upon the ten conditions of Baiat (initiation) by
arat Mash-eMa das published in Ishtih r Takm
l-e-Tabl
gh 12 Jan 1889.
Hereafter is to reap.
Py ray Ras
l k
Piy r
B tei by
arat Mr Muammad Ishq. Aadth 321 to 500.
Quranic Prayers
Rabbishral
adr
, wayassirl
amr
, walul uqdatam-mil-lis n
, yafqah
qaul
My Lord expand for me my breast; And make my task easy for me; And loose the
knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech. (20:26-29)
Rabban tin mil-ladunka ramataw-wahayyi lan min amrin rashad
Our Lord, bestow on us mercy from Thyself, and furnish us with right guidance in
our affair.
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Biography
Sratun-Naba by
arat Khalfatul Mash IIra, latter half.
Study the life of the
arat Yousufas.
Poem
Memorize Qasdah by
arat Mash-e-Ma das couplets 41 to 50.
Contemporary Issues
Memorize the following Qurnic verses with translation:
On the death of Jesusas:
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18 to 19 Years
It is responsibility of Amir of each country to ensure that the national and local
secretaries Waqf-e-Nou arrange a robust programme for their country and engage all the
Waqfeen to participate.
o:
SUBJECTS
3
4
SYLLABUS
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10
Study of the Sirat (life To study the life of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih
and character)
the 1st from ooruddin written by Ch.
Muhammad Zafarullah Khan Sahib.
Disputed matters
To study and have a thorough understanding
of the following disputed matters:
1. Death of the Jesus
2. Finality of the prophet-hood
3. Truth of the Promised Messiah
4. Institution of the Khilafat in the light
of the Holy Quran and Hadees
Topics
from
the Volume 1: Allah the exalted (page 37-123)
Essence of Islam
Volume 2: Jihad with sword(page 319-333)
Volume 3: The need of prophets (page125167)
The Gog and Magog(page 305-310)
The Veil (page 327-334)
Volume 4: The purpose of the Promised
Messiahs advent (page 107-137)
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20 to 21 Years
o:
SUBJECTS
SYLLABUS
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10
11
Study of the Sirat (life To study the life of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih
and character)
the 2nd from Sawane Fazal-e-Umar written
by Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (Khalifatul
Masih the IV. (Urdu)
Disputed matters
The following disputed matters have been
studied in the last part of the syllabus. ow
should aim at having thorough knowledge:
1. Death of the Jesus
2. Finality of the prophet-hood
3. Truth of the Promised Messiah
4. Institution of the Khilafat in the light
of the Holy Quran and Hadees
Topics
from
the Volume 1: Allah the exalted (page 124-193)
Essence of Islam
Volume 2: Chapter 5 Prayers
Volume 3:
a)Prophethood in Islam (page 125-167)
b)The Messaih and his second coming
(page 169-242)
Volume 5: Miracles, signs and prophecies
(page 1-40)
Ahmadiyyat
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alt
Table of alt Times and Rakt
Prayer Sunnah Fard Sunnah Witr
(Nafl)
(Nafl)
Total
Rakt
Time Limits
Fajr
Zuhr
2 - (2)
10 or 12
Mid-day to the
time of Asr
Asr
- (4)
4 or 8
Mid afternoon to
20 min before
sunset
Maghrib
2 - (2)
5 or 7
Isha
2 - (2)
9 (11)
Immediately
after sunset till
dusk
Nightfall (dusk )
to midnight.
Notes
In countries near the poles, where the length of days and nights can be unusually
long, prayer timing are estimated keeping in view the routine of daily activities.
The Holy Prophetsa used to offer two nawfil after Zuhr, Maghrib and Isha prayers,
and sometime he would also offer four sunnah before Asr and Isha prayers.
Tahajjud prayers are performed in the latter part of the night before dawn.
On Friday, the Juma prayer replaces Zuhr. Instead of four fard rakt of Zuhr, only
two are performed.
Forbidden Times
When the sun is rising, setting or is at its zenith.
After Asr Prayer till sunset.
After Fajr Prayer till 20 minutes after sunrise.
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Etiquettes of alt
Before starting alt the following five conditions should be met:
Timing (see chart).
Personal cleanliness (bath, ablution or tayyamum - as circumstances permit) and
clean place.
Proper Purdah for women
Facing Qiblah (Mecca)
Intention (Niyyat)
Ablution
Ablution is essential before alt. Steps to performing ablution are as follows:
Recite Bismillhir-ramnir-ram.
Wash hands three times up to the wrist; the right hand first and then the left.
Clean mouth by rinsing it with water three times, messaging the gums at the same
time.
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Wash the forearms including the elbows three times (right arm first and then left).
Moisten the hands and run them over the head from front and top down to the neck,
then run the thumbs around the ears and wipe inside the ears using index fingers.
Wash the feet including ankles, three times; the right foot first and then the left.
Recite Prayer after Wudu (ablution).
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Performing alt
Niyyat
Face towards the Kaaba and recite the Niyyat:
Inn wajjahtu wajhiya lilladhi faarassamwti wal ara anfan wam an minal mushrikn.
I have turned my full attention towards Him Who has created the heavens and the earth,
being ever-inclined to Him, and I am not one of those who associate partners with Allah.
Qiyym
Folding hands: The right hand should be on top of the left hand. This called Qiyym.
Than, Al-Ftihah and another portion of the Holy Qurn is recited in this part.
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Than
Sub nakall humma wa biamdika wa tab rakasmuka wa ta la jadduka wa l il ha ghairuka.
Glory to You, O Allah, the Praiseworthy, and blessed is Your name, and exalted is Your
majesty, and there is none to be worshiped besides You.
At-t aawwuz
Audhu bill hi minash-shai nir-raj
m.
I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.
Al-Ftihah
Al-Ikhlas
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Ruk
After reciting these verses or any other portion of the Holy Qurn bow (ruk) by calling
out Allahu Akbar.
Following repeated in silence, three times:
Sub
na rabbiyal am.
Holy is my Lord, the most Great
Then return to the standing posture by saying:
Sami allhu liman
amidah.
Allah hears him who praises Him
Tahmd
Then say Tahmd in the standing position:
Rabban walakal
amd,
amdan kathran ayyiban mubrakan fh.
Our Lord, Yours is the praise - praise that is abundant, pure and full of blessings
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Sajd ah
After this say Allahu Akbar and go down to prostrate (sajdah). While prostrating, the
forehead, nose, palms of both hands, knees and toes should be touching the ground. Do
not let the elbows rest on the ground. When in prostration, recite the following three
times:
Subna rabbiyal al.
Glory to my God the Most High
Say Allahu Akbar and sit down. One should sit down on left foot while the toe of your
right foot should be touching the ground. Keeping the hands on the knees recite the
following:
Jalsah
Allhummaghfirl waramn wahdin wa fin warfan wajburn warzuqn.
O Allah, forgive me and have mercy on me, and guide me and keep me in good health,
and raise me up, and make good my shortcomings.
After this another sajdah is performed and the same prayer is repeated as in the first one.
At the end of the second sajdah, Say Allahu Akbar and stand up for the second rakat.
Complete the second rakat in the same way as the first one.
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After the second prostration, say Allahu Akbar and sit down the same way as before. Then
recite silently:
Tash a-hud
Ash-hadu all ilha illallhu wa ash-hadu anna Muammadan abduh wa ras luh.
All verbal worship is due to Allah - and all physical acts of worship and financial
sacrifices. Peace be on you, O Prophet, and the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings. Peace
be on us and the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah,
and I bear witness that Muammad is His Servant and Messenger.
If this is the last rakat in a group of 2, 3 or 4 rakt, one should continue with the
following prayers; otherwise, say Allahu Akbar, and continue with the next rakat, starting
with Surah Al-Ftihah.
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Durd
Allhuma alli al Mu
ammadin wa al li Mu
ammadin, kam allaita al Ibrhma wa al
li Ibrhma innaka amdum-Majd. Allhuma brik al Mu
ammadin wa al li
Mu
ammadin, kam brakta al Ibrhma wa al li Ibrhma innaka amdum-Majd.
O Allah, bless Muammad and his people, as Thou didst bless Abraham and his people Thou art indeed the Praiseworthy, the Exalted.
O Allah, prosper Muammad and his people, as Thou didst prosper Abraham and his
people - Thou art indeed the Praiseworthy, the Exalted.
Concluding Prayers
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Sal m
Turn your face to the right and say the following, and then turn your face to the left and
say the same:
Assalmo Alaikum wa Ramatullah.
Peace be on you and the blessings of Allah
This concludes the alt.
There are three rakt in Witr. Dua-e-Qunt is recited silently in the standing position
(Qiyym) after bowing (ruk).
Dua-e -Qunt
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[2:7] Those who have disbelieved - it being alike to them whether thou warn them or
warn them not - they will not believe.
[2:8] Allah has set a seal on their hearts and their ears, and over their eyes is a covering;
and for them is a great chastisement.
[2:9] And of the people there are some who say, 'We believe in Allah, and the Last Day;'
while they are not believers at all.
[2:10] They would deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive none but
themselves; only they perceive it not.
[2:11] In their hearts was a disease, so Allah has increased their disease to them; and for
them is a grievous punishment because they lied.
[2:12] And when it is said to them, 'Create not disorder in the earth,' they say, 'We are
only promoters of peace.'
[2:13] Beware! it is surely they who create disorder, but they do not perceive it.
[2:14] And when it is said to them, 'Believe as other people have believed,' they say,
'Shall we believe as the foolish have believed?' Beware! it is surely they that are foolish,
but they do not know.
[2:15] And when they meet those who believe, they say, 'We believe;' but when they are
alone with their ring-leaders they say, 'We are certainly with you; we are only mocking.'
[2:16] Allah will punish their mockery and will let them continue in their transgression,
wandering blindly.
[2:17] These are they who have taken error in exchange for guidance, but their traffic has
brought them no gain, nor are they rightly guided.
Al-Asr
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Al-Fl
Al-Kauthar
Al-Ikhls
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Al-Falaq
Al-Ns
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Poems
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Tirana Atf l
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In the name of Allah, all blessings and peace be upon the Prophetsa of
Allah. Oh Allah! Forgive my sins and open the doors of your Blessing and
Mercy upon me.
Upon entering, greet the people already in the mosque with Assalmo Alaikum. Do it
at the appropriate volume.
On arriving, if possible offer two nawfil prayers. These are called Tahyyat-ulMasjid.
Do not go to the Mosque after eating onion, garlic, radish or other strong smelling
foods. It is prohibited to spit, to clean ones nose or to perform any such action which
compromises the cleanliness of the mosque.
The mosque should be kept clean and fragrant.
Keep yourself occupied in quiet remembrance of Allah and do not indulge in
unnecessary conversations. If you must talk, it should be such that those in alt are
not disturbed in any way.
It is forbidden to walk in front of someone who is praying.
The front rows should be occupied first. Those coming in late should not attempt to
reach the front by disturbing people already seated. Find an easy to reach spot and
get there with minimum inconvenience to others.
A mosque is designated for the worship of God where there should be no hindrance to
anyone from remembering and worshiping Allah.
Shoes should be put at the appropriate place such as in a shoe-rack. It is not allowed
to walk in shoes in the area designated for worship.
When leaving the mosque, say Assalmo Alaikum. Put the right shoe on before the left
shoe. Step out of the mosque with the left foot first.
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In the name of Allah, (I leave). And all Blessings and peace be upon the
Prophet of Allah. O Allah! Forgive me my sins and open the doors of your
blessings upon me.
Young children should be supervised and kept under control.
Etiquette Of Salat
Perform wudu and reach the place of worship gracefully without unseemly haste. Do
not run to join the alt even if you are late.
While preparing for alt, contemplate on your acts of goodness and piety, which, in
a manner of speaking, you will present to God, as well as sins for which you will seek
His forgiveness.
You should answer to the call of nature before offering the prayer so you could be
fully attentive.
While offering prayers in congregation, ensure rows are aligned and all individuals
are shoulder to shoulder with no gaps in between.
Fill the empty spaces to the front.
Before you start the alt, recite the Niyyat (intention) of alt:
I have turned my full attention towards Him Who has created the heavens
and the earth, being ever inclined to Him, and I am not one of those who
associates partners with Allah.
Offer prayers with poise, dignity and composure. Do not be hurried or rushed.
Recite the prescribed prayers carefully and attentively, giving deliberate attention to
what is being said. This will help prevent scattered thoughts on other matters.
During alt, it is prohibited to look here and there, to point towards something, to
talk or to listen to others talk or to indulge in other unnecessary movements.
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Do not lean against a support during alt, nor shift your weight to one leg.
Offer alt with zeal and enthusiasm as opposed to feeling it as a burden or
compulsion.
During congregational prayers, do not move before the Imam.
Do not get up to leave as soon as the alt is completed. Stay seated and spend some
time in the remembrance of Allah.
Do not cause a disturbance nor talk loudly near someone who is offering alt.
alt should be offered at its appointed time.
During Juma prayers, listen to the khutba (sermon) attentively. If someone is to be
silenced it should be done only with a polite gesture without speaking. Do not play
with key chains or other trinkets during the khutba because that is also a part of the
alt.
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Peace be on you
May Allah reward
you
That which Allah
wills
In the name of Allah
InshAllah
al-lallhu
alaihi wa
sallam
Alamdulillh
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Allah! I supplicate to You to grant me the best of the entry (to my house) and the best
of exit. In the name of Allah we enter and in the name of Allah, our Lord, we put our
complete trust.
Recite the following prayer when exiting the home:
(I leave my house), in the name of Allah and trust in Allah. With out the help of
Allah, one is unable (to protect one self from sin to do good).
Etiquette Of Eating
Wash your hands before taking meals. If a napkin is available, put it on your lap so
that your clothes are not spoiled in case of accidental spillage of food.
Recite the following prayer before starting a meal:
In the name of Allah and the blessings of Allah, before starting the meal.
Always eat with your right hand.
Take small morsels of food. Chew properly and noiselessly. Keep your mouth closed
while chewing.
Do not open your mouth widely when taking a bite.
While serving yourself, help yourself from the part of the dish which is in front of
you. Do not fish around for the best helping.
Do not attempt to fill your plate in the first helping. If the need arises and there is
more food available you can always go for seconds.
Only serve yourself the amount which you can easily consume. There should be no
leftovers on your plate.
If the quantity of the food is insufficient, be considerate to others and serve yourself a
smaller portion.
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Do not take a serving that is more than your needs. Eat so that there is room left to
breathe. Do not bend over excessively while eating.
If you are using cutlery such as forks and spoons, keep them from clanging together
or with the plate, so as to minimize noise.
Do not attempt to gulp down large quantities of water. Allow a few breathing pauses.
Do not go Haaa after you have finished drinking.
Should you forget to recite the prayer before starting the meal, then recite:
I begin with the name of Allah and I end with the name of Allah.
When done, recite the following prayer:
All praise belongs to Allah who provided us with food and drink and
enabled us to be Muslims (submissive to God).
If you have a napkin in your lap, then at the end of the meal use it to clean your hands
and mouth. Wash your hands and rinse your mouth.
Foods with excess of sugar, salt or spices should be avoided.
Do not eat extremely hot food, nor drink excessively hot beverages.
Do not drink excessively cold water.
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If there are elders accompanying you at the table, wait to serve yourself after they
have been served. Once you have finished, wait for them at the table before getting
up. If you need to leave, excuse yourself before leaving the table.
If you are sitting at a dining table, place your chair without dragging it and seat
yourself comfortably. After finishing the meal, place the chair back under the table
so that it does not become an obstacle to others.
Do not stare at someone who is eating.
When invited do not bring along uninvited guests.
Etiquette of a Gathering/Meeting
While arriving or leaving a gathering, greet every one with Assalmo Alaikum.
If there is plenty of room in a gathering, then you can sit comfortably but if there isnt
that much space, then you should sit close to each other and make room for others.
You should never ask someone to give up their place for you.
You should sit wherever you can find empty space. You should not try to jump over
others to reach a good spot, nor try to squeeze between two people already seated.
You should not eat onions, garlic or other strong smelling foods before going to a
gathering.
If you are asked to leave a gathering by someone who is in charge, then you should
obediently comply without feeling offended.
If someone leaves a gathering temporarily and later returns, then he has a right to his
old seat. In this situation, that person should leave a handkerchief or any other article
at his place to indicate his intention to return.
You should not whisper during a meeting. If it is necessary, then you should seek
permission to be excused and talk privately on one side.
While a gathering is being addressed, listen attentively and do not interrupt. Talking
and other such disturbances are not permissible.
You should not ask absurd questions or too many questions.
You should not embarrass others by pointing to their shortcomings and weaknesses.
Similarly, do not expose your own faults in public.
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If someone is being accused or slandered then the correct response is to minimize the
discussion.
You should make it a point to talk about Allah and His commandments in a meeting.
Lighthearted humor enhances the enjoyment and interest of the participants.
One issue should be resolved and concluded before another is raised.
Do not leave a meeting without a pressing need, which may leave you deprived of its
full benefit.
If you must leave, then first obtain permission from the chairman.
If something is being distributed in a gathering, then the distribution should begin
from the right hand side.
In a gathering, abstain from belching, yawning, dozing off or flatulating. You should
not make fun of someone who does.
Do not always try to occupy the place of honor.
Try to be well dressed.
Try to be in the company of righteous people by going to such meetings.
If you find that signs of Allah are being ridiculed then leave such a meeting until at
least the subject changes.
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Do not hand over your books to young children. If they insist on playing with books,
try to get picture books suitable to their age for them.
Make friends with intelligent and well-behaved children.
While reading or writing, the lamp should be on the left side so the light falls on the
book instead of in the eyes.
In order to prepare for an examination, consult your teachers and other experienced
people to make a game plan for your studies.
Say Assalmo Alaikum while entering a classroom.
Keep your uniform clean and tidy.
Try to cooperate in every effort to keep your classroom clean and beautiful. Do not be
the one who destroys the beauty and the cleanliness of the classroom.
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Wear a hat.
Properly button-up your shirt and do not put your arms around your friends shoulder
while walking.
Etiquette Of Journey
The Holy Prophetsa said:
Oh Allah! Bestow your blessings on the journeys of my people in the morning
time on the Thursdays.
Recite Bismillah when getting into your car. Recite Allahu Akbar three times and then
the following prayer:
Glory be unto Allah who has subjugated this unto us, though we were unable to
subdue it. Behold! We are as surely to return unto our Lord!
During a journey, if you are going up a slope, recite, Allahu Akbar, while going down
recite, Subhnallah. One should pray while on a journey because prayers of travelers
find special acceptance with Allah.
Try to avoid night travel. If there are three or more travelers together on a journey,
one of them should be designated as the leader.
During a journey, be kind to other travelers and help them if needed.
Once the purpose of your journey is fulfilled, expedite your return.
While on a journey, shorten your alt as per Islamic teachings.
When traveling by train or bus, keep your head and arms inside the vehicle. While
crossing a street or railroad tracks, look both ways and make sure your passage is
safe.
If you must stay with relatives during a journey, give them advanced notice of your
travel plans. You should also inform your household of your return.
Do not neglect your luggage. Label your bags with your name and address before
starting out. Count the pieces of luggage and make a note of them.
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Prayers that parents make for their children find special acceptance with Allah. The
love of parents for their children is a gift of God. Since parents can never bring
themselves to curse their children except under extreme circumstances, one must
dread their curse. Children should make every effort to collect as many prayers of
their parents as possible because these prayers can improve their future. The easiest
way to receive the prayers of ones parents is to obey them, serve them and love
them.
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Etiquette of a Conversation
Allah says:
And speak to men kindly (2:84)
During a conversation, one should be truthful and straightforward as opposed to being
underhanded or misleading.
Do not exaggerate.
Refrain from indecent talk.
Conversation should be righteous. A adth states that virtuous talk is charity and a
means to protect oneself from the Fire.
Refrain from backbiting.
Do not say anything during a conversation that may cause hurt.
Do not lose your temper, as anger drives away good sense.
Do not promote hearsay.
Do not swear or take oaths.
Try to adopt Islamic phrases in your conversation, such as
o
Jazkumullah,
MshAllah,
Bismillah,
Alamdulillah,
InshAllah.
Think before you speak. If you do not have anything useful to say it is better to
remain quiet.
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And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a right balance that is
best and most commendable in the end (17:36).
Business deals or transactions should be reduced to writing. It is incumbent upon the
participants to keep such records safe.
The Holy Qurn states:
Woe unto those who give short measure; Those who, when they take by
measure from other people, take it full; But when they give by measure to others
or weigh to them, they give them less. (83:2-4).
When receiving something, express your thanks by saying Jazkumullah.
Borrowed goods should be returned on time and in a condition that is at least as good
as when these were received, if not better.
Give with the spirit of service to mankind. Do not be patronizing.
Do not be strict with someone who is unable to return a loan on time. Allow them
appropriate grace period.
Do not overstate or oversell your goods; be straightforward and clear in your
statements. Be sure to state any flaw in what you are trying to sell.
Do not be lazy about returning a loan.
The Holy Prophetsa has stated that an honest tradesman will be in the company of the
Prophets, the Righteous and the Martyrs. Therefore be truthful and honest in such
matters and fully discharge your trusts.
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Etiquette of Appointments
Make your scheduled appointments on time.
Seek permission before entering peoples homes. If you are denied permission, you
should return without any hard feelings.
When you arrive at a meeting, greet others with Assalmo Alaikum.
Never go to an event or a meeting without being invited.
During a meeting, pay attention to what is being discussed.
Do not go to meetings dressed inappropriately or having eaten strong smelling foods.
Ties of brotherhood and affection are strengthened with meeting others and negative
feeling of jealousy and rancor are removed.
Do not visit others at inappropriate time, such as between Zuhr and Asr, after Isha or
before Fajr alt.
Allah will raise those who believe from among you, and those to whom knowledge
is given, to degrees of rank. (58:12)
The Holy Prophetsa has likened the status of one who seeks knowledge to those who
do jihd.
In the pursuit of knowledge one should not hesitate to undergo physical hardship if
needed. The Holy Prophetsa said to seek knowledge even if you need to go to China (a
place that is far away) for its attainment.
Knowledge is an endless treasure.
The quest for knowledge requires a love for learning. A true desire to learn is
insatiable.
Wisdom is the lost property of a believer; he should acquire it wherever he finds it.
The Holy Prophetsa said: Seek knowledge, from the cradle till the grave.
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Effort and hard work are essential ingredients to learning. To gain knowledge one
should inculcate a love of reading.
Taqw and pursuit of knowledge go together.
Knowledge should be acquired in stages.
Develop the habit of reflection and deliberation.
Do not ridicule someone less knowledgeable than you.
Serve others as much as possible by distributing your knowledge. Such a service does
not diminish your store of knowledge, rather it increases it.
One of the etiquettes of seeking knowledge is to participate in secular and religious
conferences. One can become a scholar by keeping company with the learned.
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Pledges
Atfl Pledge
I solemnly pledge - that I shall always be ready to serve Islm, Amadiyyat, the nation
and the country. I shall always speak the truth. I shall not abuse anybody. And, I shall
strive to obey all the commandments of Khalfatul Mash. InshAllah.
Nasirt Pledge
I solemnly promise that I shall always keep myself ready to serve Islm, my nation and
my country and shall always adhere to truth. InshAllah.
The Kalimah Shahdah is repeated thrice and the English part of the pledge is repeated
once.
Atfl and Nasirt should memorize their respective pledges. These pledges should be
taken in events organized by the auxiliary organizations.
Truthfulness
Clean and decent language
Tolerance and forbearance
Feeling the pain and suffering of others
High resolve and determination.
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Conditions of Baiat
in
Amadiyya Muslim Community
By
arat Mirz Ghulam Amad of Qadian, The Promised Messiah and Mahd (peace
be upon him)
The initiate shall solemnly promise:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
That he/she shall abstain from Shirk (association of any partner with God) right
up to the day of his/her death.
That he/she shall keep away from falsehood, fornication, adultery, trespasses of
the eye, debauchery, dissipation, cruelty, dishonesty, mischief and rebellion; and
will not permit himself/herself to be carried away by passions, however strong
they might be.
That he/she shall regularly offer the five daily prayers in accordance with the
commandments of God and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him); and shall try his/her best to be regular in offering the Tahajjud (predawn supererogatory prayers) and invoking Dur d (blessings) on the Holy
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him); that he/she shall make it
his/her daily routine to ask forgiveness for his/her sins, to remember the bounties
of God and to praise and glorify Him.
That under the impulse of any passions, he/she shall cause no harm whatsoever to
the creatures of Allah in general, and Muslims in particular, neither by his/her
tongue nor by his/her hands nor by any other means.
That he/she shall remain faithful to God in all circumstances of life, in sorrow and
happiness, adversity and prosperity, in felicity and trial; and shall in all conditions
remain resigned to the decree of Allah and keep himself/herself ready to face all
kinds of indignities and sufferings in His way and shall never turn away from it at
the onslaught of any misfortune; on the contrary, he/she shall march forward.
That he/she shall refrain from following un-Islamic customs and lustful
inclinations, and shall completely submit himself/herself to the authority of the
Holy Qurn ; and shall make the Word of God and the Sayings of the Holy
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) the guiding principle in every
walk of his/her life.
That he/she shall entirely give up pride and vanity and shall pass all his/her life in
humbleness, cheerfulness, forbearance and meekness.
That he/she shall hold faith, the honor of faith, and the cause of Islm dearer to
him/her than his/her life, wealth, honor, children and all other dear ones.
That he/she shall keep himself/herself occupied in the service of God's creatures
for His sake only; and shall endeavor to benefit mankind to the best of his/her
God-given abilities and powers.
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X.
That he/she shall enter into a bond of brotherhood with this humble servant of
God, pledging obedience to me in everything good, for the sake of Allah, and
remain faithful to it till the day of his/her death; that he/she shall exert such a high
devotion in the observance of this bond as is not to be found in any other worldly
relationship and connections demanding devoted dutifulness.
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Names of Allah
2.
Rabul
lamn
Ar-Rahmn
3.
Ar-Rahm
The Merciful
4.
5.
Mliki
Yaumiddn
Al-Ghaffr
6.
As-Salm
7.
Al-Mumin
8.
9.
AlMuhaimin
Al-Ghafr
The Source of
Peace
The Bestower of
Security
The Protector
10.
Al-Bar
The All-Seeing
11.
Al-Alm
The All-Knowing
12.
Al-Kabr
13.
Al-Aliyy
The Incomparably
Great
The High
14
Al-Azz
The Mighty
15.
Ar-Raf
The Compassionate
16.
Al- aqq
As-Sam
Ash-Shf
The Healer
At-Tawwb
Oft-Returning with
Compassion;
The Acceptor of
Repentance
The Perfectly Wise
1.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Al-Hakm
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21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
Ar-Razz q
The Provider
Al-A
m
The Great
Al-Hal
m
The Forebearing
Al-Qad
r
The All-Powerful
Al-Khab
r
The All-Aware
Al-Waliyy
The Friend
Ash-Shah
d
The Witness
An-Na
r
The Helper
Al-Malik
The Sovereign
Al-W si
The Bountiful
Al-Ghaniyy
The Self-Sufficient
H din
The Guide
Al-Kh liq
The Creator
AlMuawwir
Al-B si
The Fashioner
Al-Wahh b
The Expander;
The Enlarger (of
Means)
The Bestower
Al-Kh fi
The Abaser
Al-Muiz
Al-Kar
m
The Bestower of
Honors
The Noble
Al-as
b
The Reckoner
Al-Q dir
The Possessor of
Power and
Authority
The Most
Appreciating
Ash-Shakr
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43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
Al-Mudhil
The Humiliator
Al-af
The Guardian
Al-Muy
Al-Mu
Al-amd
Al-Qaw
The Possessor of
All Strength
The Resurrector
Al-Baith
Al-Bri
Al-Fattah
The Opener
Al-Qbi
The Constrictor
Al-Qahhr
The Subduer
Ar-Rfi
The Exalter
As-amad
Al-Laf,
The Independent
and Besought of
All
The Lord of
Majesty
The Preserver (of
the faculties of His
creation); The
Powerful
The Subtle One
Al-akam
Al-Mujb
The Responder to
Prayer
The Loving One
Subhn
Al-Jall
Al-Muqt
Al-Wad
d
Al-Mud
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64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
Al-Matn
Al-Wakl
The Trustee
Al-Majd
The Glorious
Al-Mumt
Al-W
l
Al-Mubd
70.
Az-
hir
The Possessor of
Power and
Authority
The Manifest One
71.
Al-Awwal
The First
72.
AlMuqaddam
73.
Al-W
id
74.
Al-Qayym
75.
Al-Raqb
76.
Al-B
in
77.
Al- khir
78.
80.
AlThe Delayer
Muakhkhar
AlThe Omnipotent
Muqtadir
Al-M
jid
The Glorious
81.
Al-ayy
69.
79.
The Self-Existing
One
The Watchful
The Hidden;
Revealer of Hidden
Realities
TheLast
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