Allah’s Promise to the Believers
Dear Ansar Brothers,
As-Salamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah
Low attendance. Small numbers. Meager efforts. You name it, there are a thousand reasons for a Za‘im or a Nasir to have doubts and feel bad.
But the Holy Qur’an gives us the reason to believe and feel good: “And remember the time when you were few and deemed weak in the land, and were in fear lest people should snatch you away, but He sheltered you and strengthened you with His help, and provided you with good things that you might be thankful.” (The Holy Qur’an, 8 [Al-Anfal]:27)
This was Allah’s promise with the Awwalin (the first ones) and now this promise is being fulfilled with the Akharin (the last ones).
The following italicized email is a testament to this fact. My comments are sprinkled in between.
“Respected Dr. Faheem Younus Qureshi Sahib, Sadr Ansarullah, USA
Assalamu ‘Alaikum
Sadr Sahib, I wanted to give you an official report on our local Las Vegas Ijtima held on Saturday, May 2nd.”
Las Vegas. The place is associated with sin in this country and that is where these Ansar—deemed few and weak in the land—gathered for spirituality. In 2013, Las Vegas was not even among the top ten small Majalis. But in 2014, they won the third place.
“We had the honor of having our national team traveling from California for the occasion. The national team comprised of five members, Qa’id Tabligh Muzaffar Siddiqi Sahib, Murrabbi Zafarullah Hanjra Sahib, Nazim Zafar Basith Sahib, Na’ib Nazim Rashid Syed Sahib, and Za‘im LA East Sirajee Sahib.
Amongst our local Las Vegas Ansar, we had a presence of seven Ansar out of a maximum eight possible, which gives a percentage of 87.5%.”
See how Allah sent these angels to strengthen the Majlis “with His help.” Whenever we believe, Allah’s help arrives.
“The program started at approximately 11 AM. In the morning session we had Tilawat and impromptu speech competitions. Sometimes, I think, being in a small Jama’at is like being in a private school, where everyone gets to participate and gets his private attention. There are definitely some advantages of being in a small Jama’at.
Then we had Zuhr Prayer and lunch break. I am very thankful to the Lajna who brought us delicious home cooked food.”
They had great activities, individual attention, and delicious food. See how Allah provided them “with good things.”
“After the break, our Nazim Sahib gave us the PowerPoint presentation and gave us your message. We also had interactive session with Qa’id Sahib, Na’ib Nazim Sahib, and our Murrabbi Sahib. Through the Ijtima our spirits were uplifted in Iman (faith) and spirituality. All the local Ansar were encouraged to be the one in the upcoming National Ansar Ijtima .
We also had a talk on a health topic and we held a small workshop on blood pressure.
At the end, we had Du‘a, Ansar pledge, and tea to finish off the successful Ijtima.
All the guests and hosts had a wonderful time. I am sharing some pictures with you from the event and you can see from the smiles on our faces, not only the happiness but also the spirituality.”
“That you might be thankful.” Even though the word “thank” was mentioned by Za‘im Sahib in the previous paragraph, you continue to feel that sense of a palpable gratitude in his words. Wonderful time, pictures, smiles, happiness, and spirituality…there is so much to be thankful for.
“Please remember us in your prayers always for even more success, unity and piety, Amin.
Dr. Rehan Amir
Serving Las Vegas as Sadr and Za‘im”
My dear brothers, I have shared this unsolicited email with you to make a point: That if we believe and have conviction in our God, He will show us, the Akharin, the exact same miracles that He showed the Awwalin. If despite low attendance, small numbers, and meager efforts, Allah’s promises are being fulfilled for Las Vegas, then His promises can and will be fulfilled for your Majlis too, provided you believe.
Was-Salam,
Faheem Younus Qureshi
Serving Majlis Ansarullah, USA
