1. FRIDAY SERMON DELIVERED BY HADHRAT MIRZA MASROOR AHMAD (ABA) HEAD OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY Essence of Ahmadiyyat August 16 th, 2013

2. KEY POINTS Today, in his sermon Hazrat Khalifatul Masih talked about matters of their benefit regarding the roles and responsibilities of officeholders, missionaries and ordinary Ahmadis It is really important that every Ahmadi must know about their beliefs and we all should make a big effort for this. As Ahmadis we must know about the Promised Messiah(as) and why is important to believe in him. We must understand why we should obey and show commitment to Khilafat. We must understand why we make financial contributions (chanda). May Allah enable all of us to become true Ahmadis Aameen! August 16 th, 2013

3. It is really important that children understand what Islam Ahmaddiyyat is. They should know why do we do certain things, and why we avoid certain things. Huzoor Aqdas (aba) said we should answer any questions raised by our younger generation with patience and not make them feel bad about asking about things they don’t understand. August 16 th, 2013 It is very important that every Ahmadi knows about their faith

4. “I have been sent so that I may re-establish the lost glory of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) and show to the world the truths contained in the Holy Quran and all this is being done ….” August 16 th, 2013 Why do we believe in the Promised Messiah (as)? Allah the Exalted has sent the Promised Messiah (as) to bring back the teachings of Islam. The Promised Messiah (as) says, Our beloved Huzoor said that It is essential that every Ahmadi should read the Promised Messiah (as)’s books

5. Every Ahmadi must watch the MTA and visit the Alislam website (http://www.alislam.org/ ) regularly to understand what Khalifatul Masih says.http://www.alislam.org/ August 16 th, 2013 Why and how to make a bond of dedication and obedience with Khilafat ? To have Khilafat is blessing of God

6. All those who give chanda must always remember that this is not a tax that we have to pay- it is a financial sacrifice that we make in order to please Allah. Allah does not need our chanda. We give chanda so that Allah is happy with our good work. To be able to give chanda is a great blessing We need to give chanda to purify ourselves The philosophy of giving Chanda must be understood. August 16 th, 2013 Remember; to spend in the way of Allah is most essential for a believer Allah, the Exalted says in the Holy Quran: [64:18] If you lend to Allah a good loan, He will multiply it for you, and will forgive you; and Allah is Most Appreciating, Forbearing, Why do we give chanda ( financial contribution)

7. Please click the following link to view the Friday sermon in full. http://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2013-08-16.html http://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2013-08-16.html