MKA UK Tahrik-e-Jadid Department “If even a penny is spent in the way of Allah with true spirit and zeal, it is valued” Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih Al-Khamis

Historical Background zHadhrat Khalifatul Masih II announced the scheme on 23 rd November 1934 zThe Jama’at was facing severe opposition led by: (i) Majlis-e-Ahrar-Islam (“Ahrar”) - the then leader of the group (Ataullah Shah Bokhari) wanted to annihilate the Jama’at and its members (ii) Officials of the British India Government

Historical Background zOpponents of the Jama’at held a conference in Qadian itself. They claimed: they will crush the village of Qadian and the name of Ahmadiyyat will be wiped out from the face of the earth zIn response, Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II announced: that we shall send our missionaries throughout the world; to places so far, where these dirty ‘Maulvees’ (so called scholars) will not have any access zIt was for this purpose that the scheme of Tahrik-e-Jadid (translated as ‘The New Dedication’) was announced

Spirit of Sacrifice zScheme consisted of 19 conditions zMain features are: ySimple living and observance of thrift in every walk of life ySubscription towards the permanent fund of the scheme yParticipation in Missionary ventures of the Movement by dedicating one’s life for a period that suits one’s circumstances yTo publish literature as needed for the propagation of Islam

Spirit of Sacrifice zPresently the scheme is responsible for all the foreign missions throughout the world zThe scheme enables the Jama’at to spread the true word of God throughout the world zMain objective of the scheme; to reduce unnecessary expenditure & present the true and beautiful face of Islam to the whole world

Response to the Scheme zHadhrat Khalifatul Masih II asked the Jama’at for Rs. 27,500 (very significant sum in those days) zResponse from Jama’at: Rs.110,000!!! zA Glorious Chapter in the History of Ahmadiyyat

Response to the Scheme zYoung and old, women and children welcomed the scheme and presented whatever they could z4 zMany who offered their sacrifice did not make new clothes for the whole year z4 zSome worked as labourers and presented all their wages for this scheme zOthers sacrificed their one time meal so that they could save money to present for this scheme zIn short… whatever sacrifice an Ahmadi could do, he offered it for the sake of Tahrik-e-Jadid zThe purpose of this sacrifice… only to present the true and beautiful face of Islam to the whole world

Response to the Scheme zYoung unemployed men went abroad (many leaving comfort of their homes to far off countries) zDozen’s of educated men devoted themselves for the service of Islam (often going to foreign countries on a very small allowance) zAdoption of an prudent lifestyle (i.e. in respect of expenditure on food, clothing, treatment and watching of cinema etc.)

zThese men came forward and devoted their lives for the propagation of Islam:  Maulwi Ghulam Hussain Ayaz  Hafiz Maulwi Abdul Ghaffoor  Chaudhry Abdul Ghaffoor of Jalandhur  Chaudhry Haji Ahmad Khan Ayaz  Sheikh Muhammad Ishaq of Sialkot  Mohammad Ibraheem Nasir  Soofi Abdul Qadeer Niyaz  Maulwi Ramadhan Ali  Malik Shareef Ahmad of Gujrat  Maulwi Muhammad Deen First Devotees

zBy the grace of Allah, Jama’at Ahmadiyya has spread over the globe in over 195 countries with membership in millions and increasing every day zThe most dynamic & positive religious force on the earth today zIncreasing number of : yMosques – over 15,000 world-wide yMission houses – over 1,000 world-wide ySchools – over 500 in Asia and Africa. Providing free education to the under privileged yHospitals – 36 in Africa. Providing free care to all irrespective of race, creed & religion zPublications - The Holy Qur’an translated into over 65 languages of the world zMTA International – fulfilling a grand prophecy of the Promised Messiah zTahrik e Waqf-e-Nau – parents dedicating their children for the service of God What schemes come under Tahrik-e- Jadid?

z"To Allah the most adored places are the mosques...” Holy Prophet zPace of building mosques increased after 1982 consistent with the expansion of the Jama’at zFazl Mosque was the first mosque to be built in London (through the sacrifices made by the women in India, most of whom gave all of their jewellery for this cause) zBaitul Futuh mosque is the largest mosque in Western Europe zHadhrat Khalifatul Masih Al Khamis has announced plans to build hundreds of mosques in Europe Mosques

Recommended Rates zHadhrat Khalifatul Masih II gave the following guidance for employed members of the Jama’at: xTahrik-e-Jadid promise should be at least 20% of one month’s income (to be paid over the year) zUnemployed* - £50 per annum zStudents* - £25 per annum zMembers who donate amounts of £500 or more will have their name presented to Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih Al-Khamis z* Recommended by Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK

Why should I contribute to this scheme? “The similitude of those who spend their wealth for the cause of Allah is like the similitude of a grain of corn which grows seven ears, in each ear a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies it further for whom-so- ever He pleases; and Allah is Bountiful All-Knowing.” Holy Qur’an - Surah Baqarah V 262 Hadhrat Karim Bin Faiq relates that the Holy Prophet said, “Whosoever spends in the cause of Allah, is rewarded seven hundred times.”

Promised Messiah said… Wealth does not come through your efforts: zIt is not possible for you to love your wealth at the same time when you love God…And who so ever from among you will spend in the way of Allah in his love, I am sure that his wealth will be given more blessing… zDo not think that wealth comes through your efforts; rather it comes from God Time when it is spent : z…This is the time for the service of faith and the purposes of faith. Value this time because this time is never going to come again. z… and who so ever spends his wealth in such essential schemes, I do not hope that by doing so, his wealth will decrease to some extent, rather his wealth will be blessed…

Promised Messiah said… No Favour to God from you: z Do not think that by spending your money or serving in any other way, you are doing a favour to God or His Messenger; it is His favour upon you that he calls you for service… zYou surely realise that this is a heavenly job, and your service is for your own good. So do not let your hearts become proud or think that we are helping with our wealth or by any other means… zOne advances spiritually by paying Chanda

In Conclusion… zEverything that we have is a blessing from Allah zWhosoever spends in the cause of Allah is blessed even more (700 hundred times or more) zWe are reaping the rewards of sacrifices made by the Ahmadi Muslims before us. Just imagine the blessings the women from India are receiving even now because of the sacrifices they made to build the Fazl Mosque (London) zWe must make sacrifices to safeguard our future generations – so that they may also partake of these blessings