In his Friday Sermon, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, continued discussing the life of Prophet Muhammad. He focused on several military expeditions that took place in the sixth year after the Prophet migrated to Medina.
Zaid bin Harithah led one such mission against the Banu Juzam tribe. The Prophet sent him after learning that the tribe had robbed a Muslim named Dihyah Kalbi, who was returning from a meeting with the Roman Emperor. Zaid's forces defeated the Banu Juzam and retrieved the stolen gifts.
The Prophet emphasized that the expedition was not meant to attack innocent people. When a branch of the Banu Juzam complained that they had become Muslims and should not have been targeted, the Prophet agreed. He expressed sorrow for their losses and returned what had been taken from them.
Abdur Rahman bin Auf also led an expedition to Dumatul Jandal. The Prophet sent him to establish religious freedom in the area. Many people there wanted to accept Islam but feared persecution from their leaders. Abdur Rahman resolved the matter peacefully. The local chief and many of his people converted to Islam. Those who kept their faith still accepted the authority of the Islamic government.
Mirza Masroor Ahmad also announced the passing of several notable members of the Ahmadiyya Community. Tayyab Ali Bangali was the last of the ascetic "dervishes" living in Qadian, India. Mirza Muhammad Din Naz held leadership roles in the community and was known for his devotion to worship and obedience to the Caliph. Akmuran Haikif was the first Ahmadi from Turkmenistan and served as the country's community president.
The Caliph prayed that God grant the deceased forgiveness and elevate their spiritual ranks. He urged the new generation to follow in their footsteps of sacrifice and dedication to their faith.
Zaid bin Harithah led one such mission against the Banu Juzam tribe. The Prophet sent him after learning that the tribe had robbed a Muslim named Dihyah Kalbi, who was returning from a meeting with the Roman Emperor. Zaid's forces defeated the Banu Juzam and retrieved the stolen gifts.
The Prophet emphasized that the expedition was not meant to attack innocent people. When a branch of the Banu Juzam complained that they had become Muslims and should not have been targeted, the Prophet agreed. He expressed sorrow for their losses and returned what had been taken from them.
Abdur Rahman bin Auf also led an expedition to Dumatul Jandal. The Prophet sent him to establish religious freedom in the area. Many people there wanted to accept Islam but feared persecution from their leaders. Abdur Rahman resolved the matter peacefully. The local chief and many of his people converted to Islam. Those who kept their faith still accepted the authority of the Islamic government.
Mirza Masroor Ahmad also announced the passing of several notable members of the Ahmadiyya Community. Tayyab Ali Bangali was the last of the ascetic "dervishes" living in Qadian, India. Mirza Muhammad Din Naz held leadership roles in the community and was known for his devotion to worship and obedience to the Caliph. Akmuran Haikif was the first Ahmadi from Turkmenistan and served as the country's community president.
The Caliph prayed that God grant the deceased forgiveness and elevate their spiritual ranks. He urged the new generation to follow in their footsteps of sacrifice and dedication to their faith.
