Articles of Faith
Belief in God’s Unity The following article was written by the 4th Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, in his much-lauded book, An Elementary Study of Islam. *** This seems to be a rather simple and elementary concept. It should not be difficult for anybody to understand the oneness of God, and there the matter seems to rest. But in fact there is far more to this than meets the eye. When one examines the concept of Unity in depth, the entire world of religion seems to revolve around this pivotal point. This belief influences man’s life in all its aspects. It also implies the negation of all else but God. So belief in the oneness of God is not the end-all of belief, but all other beliefs spring from this fountain-head of eternal truth. This also delivers a message of liberation from all other yokes and releases man from all obligations except such as is born out of his submission to God. This article has been further elucidated from different angles, both in the Holy Qur’an and the traditions of the Holy Prophet(sa) of Islam. For instance, the declaration ‘La houl wala quat illa Billah’ (There is no all-encompassing power except Allah) opens up new windows for a deeper and wider understanding of Unity. It negates all fears other than the fear of God. The second part of the same brings to the focus of attention another very important aspect of Unity, i.e. that the power to achieve good is solely dependent on God and that He is Master of all sources of strength and energy. Hence while the first part relates to the negative aspects of power, the second part relates to the positive. In application to human actions, intentions and motivations etc., these two forces are all-encompassing. Man’s intentions and his subsequent actions are always guided and controlled either by fear or hope and there is no exception to this rule. Those who do good deeds do so out of fear and hope, and those who indulge in vices are motivated by the same. The fears of non-believers belong to the negative ungodly category, and they shape their lives in accordance with these worldly fears. Sometimes they are afraid of earning the displeasure of monarchs and authorities, sometimes they are afraid of society in general or of despots and bullies. Again, sometimes they act evilly out of a fear of poverty and loss etc. So, in a world full of vices, a large part of human actions can be explained with reference to these fears. The belief in Unity dispels these fears altogether and brings to one’s mind the importance of the fear of God, which means that one must not be afraid of the displeasure of the ungodly, but should always endeavour to avoid displeasing God and shape one’s life according to that fear alone. In the positive sense, the same applies to all human motivations and consequent actions. Man always lives by some motive to please someone, himself being no exception. In fact, more often than not, he works to please himself even at the cost of those who are otherwise dear to him. A more exaggerated form of this attitude renders man a worshipper of his own ego. To achieve his purpose, man has to please those on whom his pleasures depend. As such, again he has to constantly strive to win the favours of monarchs, authorities etc. What we are describing is the worst form of slavery. The hopes and fears of a slave are completely dependent on the whims, pleasures and displeasures of his master. But a godless man has not one master alone. Every other human being in relation to his personal interests can play as God to him. If you analyse the ultimate cause of social, moral or political evils, it is such human worship which destroys the peace of man’s mind, and society as a whole begins to deteriorate endlessly. From this point of view, when you cast another glance at the fundamental declaration, that ‘there is no God but Allah, the One and Only’, all these fears and hopes relating to objects other than God are dispelled, as if by the waving of a magic wand. In other words, by choosing one master alone you are liberated from slavery to all others. To be a slave of such others as are themselves slaves to numberless gods is a poor bargain indeed! But that is not all. The gods that such people worship are many a time products of their own imagination, which can do them neither good nor harm. Most men, on the other hand, worship nothing but mortals like themselves, their own egos being supreme among them all. Hence each of them bows to numberless egotistic gods, their interests being at clash with each other, creating a situation which is the ultimate of chaos. The Islamic concept of Unity also inculcates in man the realisation of the oneness of the human species, and does away with all such barriers as divide man into racial, ethnic and colour denominations. This gives birth to the universal concept of equality in Islam, which is its distinctive feature. Hence from the vantage point of God, all human beings, wherever and in whichever age they were born, stand equal in His sight. As will be demonstrated shortly, it is this fundamental which gives rise to all other fundamental beliefs and doctrines in Islam. As briefly mentioned before, Islam’s doctrine of Unity is absolute and unsplittable; it has no room for adding to the Godhead in any form. He has neither a father nor a mother, nor has He a spouse. For Him to give birth to sons and daughters is inconceivable. THE HAJJ, A GREAT SYMBOL OF HUMANITY’S UNITY IN WORSHIPPING THE UNITY OF GOD Another important aspect of Unity of God as presented by the Qur’an relates to absolute harmony in His creation. It is this harmony concept which
Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria Departure- UK Jalsa
The Respected Amir sahib Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria during his departure from Baytul Futuh to Heathrow Airport. May Allah Ta’alaa grant Respected Amir sahib a safe trip. Aameen.
Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria Mulaqat with Huzur Anwar (atba)- UK Jalsa
Respected Amir sahib sahib Nigeria Alh. (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Abdul Azeez sahib and Amir sahib Ghana Maulvi Mohammed bin Salih sahib respectively, led their countries’ delegations for Mulaqat before Huzoor’s Anwar (may Allah be his Helper)
Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria meets Amir Ahmadiyya Uganda and Ghana- UK Jalsa
The Respected Amir sahib Nigeria with Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Uganda and Ghana exchanged warm greetings at their arrival to the Jamia Ahmadiyya, Haslemere, UK. With them are Sadr Majlis Ansarullah Nigeria, Sadr Majlis Khudammul Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Naib Sadr MKA Nigeria, Dr. Akindele Nurudeen, Missionary Olowolayemo Abdul Kabeer and others.
Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria Mulaqat with His Holiness (atba)- UK Jalsa
Alhamdulillahi Robbil A’alameen Today Saturday, 13th July 2024, Respected Amir sahib, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alh. (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Abdul Azeez sahib had a Mulaqat with his holiness, the Khalifatul Masih V Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper)
Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria Arrival at UK- UK Jalsa
Amir Nigeria arrives UK ahead of 58th edition of Jalsa Salana UK With the pleasure of Almighty Allah, the respected Amir Sahib, Alhaji (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Abdul Azeez has arrived in the UK for the 58th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which will be held on 26th, 27th, and 28th July 2024. He was received at Heathrow Airport upon his safe arrival by Dr. Hakim Bakare (President of the Nigerian Community in the UK), Dr. Nurud-Din Akindele, and several community members. Watch LIVE on MTA Africa! JalsaConnect Jalsauk
THE AMIR AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMAAT OF NIGERIA (AMJN) CHAIRED THE 2024 ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY OF JAMIA AHMADIYYA NIGERIA.
Ilaro Circuit and Owode Circuit deserve an exemplary award from the headquarters On June 29, 2024, Alhaji (Barrister) Alatoye Folorunso AbdulAzeez sahib, the Amir (Head) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria, chaired the annual graduation ceremony of Jamia Ahmadiyya Nigeria in Ilaro. The ceremony was for the graduation of well-disciplined and conscientious missionaries ready for the field. The Principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Mualvi Syed Shahid Ahmed sahib, welcomed all invited guests, parents, and students. The Vice Principal for Academics, Alh Abdurrahmaan Busari Atanda Sahib, presented the annual reports of the institution. In his speech, the respected Amir Sahib congratulated the two graduates for their moral discipline and perseverance, which set them apart from the 14 students who were originally set to graduate. Unfortunately, 12 students were disqualified due to moral indiscipline displayed on February 11, 2024, at the school premises. Amir Sahib emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles of the Nizami Jamaat of Ahmadiyya. He expressed disappointment towards some parents who failed to guide their children away from the misconduct. He urged the disqualified students to appeal in various modes and prayed for their forgiveness and future success. “You are our children, our doors are open for you,” he said. He also highlighted that Jamia Ahmadiyya Nigeria operates under the guidance of His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. He reminded that missionaries are not merely salaried workers but reformers who must be prayerful, knowledgeable, determined, and courageous to uplift the cause of Islam. Finally, Amir Sahib thanked the families of the graduants, Missionary Tijani Abdullah and Missionary Amosun Abdur Rasheed from Ilaro and Owode Circuits respectively, for raising disciplined students. He promised that these circuits would be recognized and potentially awarded by the Headquarters. The Amir sahib presented certificate to the graduating students with Mu’allim Qoseem AbdurRafiu emerging as the best academic student of the year. In attendance were the Respected Missionary in Charge, the Naib Amir Finance and Admin., the Sadr Majlis Ansarullah, Ogun State Qaid Ilaqa representing the Sadr MKAN, the representative of the Principal Ahmadiyya Science College, the Tahfedhul Quran Coordinator, The Sadr Lajna was also represented by the District Sadr at the Lajna section and other distinguished guests.and other distinguished guests and a host of others.
AMIR LEADS AHMADIYYA DELEGATION TO FUNAAB AS PROFESSOR SALAMI DELIVERS INAUGURAL LECTURE
On Wednesday, June 19 2024, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), hosted an impressive gathering of distinguished figures from academia, religious, and community groups as renowned educationist Professor Salami Olasunkanmi Ismaila delivered the university’s 92nd inaugural lecture. Titled “ERGONOMICS: A PARADIGM SHIFT FROM FPJ TO FJP TOWARDS ADOPTING HUMAN-CENTERED ENGINEERING,” this was the 10th lecture for the College of Engineering and the 4th for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In his insightful presentation, Professor Salami emphasized the need for decision-makers, administrators, and leaders at all levels to transition from “Fitting People for Jobs (FPJ)” to “Fitting Jobs for People (FJP),” highlighting how this shift could enhance productivity. His research was supported by data analysis from various sectors. The respected Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaji Barrister AbdulAzeez Folorunso Alatoye (FCA), attended the historic event, accompanied by the National General Secretary Alhaji Abass Olawale Iromini, Sadr Majlis AnsaruLlah Alhaji Daud Abiola Raji, Abeokuta Circuit President represented by Bro. Ajayi Muizz, Naib Sadr (SafDom) MAAN Dr. Taofeek Sanni, and other notable members of the Ahmadiyya community. They expressed gratitude to Allah for the esteemed reputation Professor Ismaila has within the university. Following the lecture, Dr. AbdusSobur Salaam, Deputy Registrar 1 of the university, arranged a courtesy visit with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss potential collaborations between FUNAAB and the Minaret International University, which is supported by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor praised Ahmadiyya community members who are university staff for their exceptional dedication and commitment. He specifically acknowledged Alhaji Wahab Oloyede Azeez (Deputy Bursar), Professor AbdulLateef Aderemi Shotuyo, and Dr. AbdusSobur Salaam. He emphasized his commitment to zero tolerance for religious discrimination and encouraged belief in humanity without limitations, referencing the popular jingle of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at’s program “Voice of Islam (Ohùn Islam)” on Ogun Radio.
Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria at Aminul Quran Organized by the Ibokun Jama’at Osun State
On 25th May, 2024, the respected Amir sahib Alh. (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Abdul Azeez was the Chairman at the 1st Aminul Qur’an organized by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Ibokun, Osun State.
The Amir sahib Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria commissions a new Mosque at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
The foundation of the mosque; Baytul Yaqoob was laid on 1st of May 2024 and has its construction completed within a month, and its commissioning was done on the 31st of May, 2024.
