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©A Lahore Ahmadiyya publication
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
The HOPE Bulletin Health, Ongoing Projects, Education
A California Jama‘at Project. Approved by Central Anjuman, Lahore, Pakistan.
25 July 2015
Supplement – (July 2015)
Eid-ul-Fitr at the Berlin Mosque, 17 July 2015
Report and photographs
by Amir Aziz, Imam, Berlin Mosque
The Eid festival went very well at the Berlin Mission. It was Friday, and despite the fact that it was not a holiday, Eid was well attended. The Eid message sent from Lahore by Hazrat Ameer Dr A.K. Saeed, Head of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, was my Eid Khutba (sermon). The explanation was given in English and its translation in German was read out. Everyone appreciated it.
People from the following countries attended the Eid prayer: Germany, USA, Syria, Egypt, Bosnia, Albania, Yemen, Bangladesh, Mali (Africa), Sudan, Turkey, and Serbia.
Most people left for their jobs after Eid, but a party and food were arranged for all. Food was brought by many families. All families and children and other participants stayed in the Mission House till Friday Prayer. It was a good picnic today.
Friday was as usual well attended and the Mosque was full. I am sending some photos (although they were not taken professionally and are not the best they could have been).
(Courtesy: http://berlin.ahmadiyya.org/news/eid-ul-fitr-jul2015.htm)
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Photographs from the prayers and subsequent gathering in Mosque garden
People lining up before prayer
Getting ready for prayer
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Another view of the congregation
Imam Amir Aziz delivering Khutba
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Imam Amir Aziz in the Mosque with some of the visitors
Food being served outside in the Mosque garden
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A view of the sumptuous food
After prayers, eating the food
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More people enjoying the food
In Mosque garden, raising hands in thankfulness to Allah
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REPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF ACTIVITIES AT THE BERLIN MOSQUE
by Amir Aziz, Imam
Visit of Sophie Scholl Schule (School), Berlin
Yesterday [6 July], the Religious class of Sophie Scholl Schule (School) Berlin visited our Mosque. Discussions
about Islam and my lecture went on for one and half hours. All the students and teachers were much interested
in Islam. Their topic was about the book of Dr Zahid Aziz sahib. All students were given one copy each. A copy of
the German Translation of the Quran was gifted to the School library. The teachers expressed thanks for the
donation.
One Scottish student’s name was Kalam (pen), and when I told him that his name is mentioned in the first
revelation given to the Holy Prophet, he got much interested in the Quran and asked for a copy. He was also
presented one. He has already read the Bible and wants comparative studies of both scriptures.
I acted on Maulana Muhammad Ali sahib’s advice, “You give the Quran; it will work itself.”
Keep on praying.
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Humboldt University Today [9 July], Allah has given another opportunity to present Islam and Ahmadiyyat in the well-known Humboldt
University, Berlin. The programme was organized by the World Alliance of Religions. The topic of discussion was
“Salvation and Ways of Salvation”.
Al Hamdo lil Allah, this time too Mirza sahib’s magic was on top. Only with Allah’s blessings, our point of view was
so much appreciated that, a Pakistani who, in a previous meeting, was not ready to meet me, this time specially
met me. He appreciated our views about the topic and asked about AAIIL.
Next time, I will try to distribute the Quran, as some people asked for it.
This time representatives of Islam (Sufis, Arabs, Turkish, Lahore Ahmadiyya), Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism and
Buddhism participated in the debate. It was only the blessings of Allah that our view was much appreciated.
Your prayers are much needed for the future, as well.
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Amir Aziz with an American priest and a Bangladeshi representative in front of Humboldt University
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Turkish visitors
The Religious Affairs Attaché of the Turkish Embassy and the Imam of the Turkish mosque which is nearest to our
Mosque visited our Mosque. Both can speak Arabic so it was a good meeting. The beliefs of the AAIIL were
explained and both gentlemen were presented with the Turkish and the German Translations of the Holy Quran.
In the photos, the man wearing the black coat is from the Embassy. They intend to collaborate with us to start a
Quran class in our Mosque or Mission House. It was a first meeting and I hope when our relationship develops
then we will be in a position to decide.
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Visit of student from New York University
Today [13 July], Robert Clinton, a student of New York University, USA, visited and had a one-hour interview
about Islam and the AAIIL with me.
He is researching about the environment and Islam.
He was presented with copies of The Anti-Christ and Gog and Magog by Hazrat Mualana Muhammad Ali sahib,
and Islam – Peace and Tolerance by Dr Zahid Aziz sahib.
Keep on praying, as today I was invited to an interfaith meeting by the organization which has already arranged a
programme at the University.
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Visit of Schloss Park Klinik (Hospital) Berlin
Allah granted an opportunity to distribute the Quran today [15 July].
Below are photos of an old man, Joseph, who is a Muslim. He is in hospital and made hell for the hospital
administration to call an Imam for him. They called me many times to visit him but due to my busy schedule I
visited in the evening. I took the German Translation of the Quran for him. He was so interested in the Quran that
he started reading it there and then. In the photos you can see his keenness while reading Sura Fatiha.
He started weeping because he thought he could not fast during Ramadan and Allah did not listen to his prayers.
When he received the Quran, he got so emotional that he cried that his prayers are answered and he got the
Quran.
I stayed with him quite some time and prayed for him. I told him about Maulana Muhammad Ali sahib’s
translation, but he already had some idea.
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Discussion with Mr Jan, Schoolteacher in Holland
Second photos are of Mr Jan, who visited the Mosque and had discussions about Islam. He appreciated our view
of Islam and agreed that from now he will send students of his school to our Mosque only. He is a well-read
person and we have exchanged emails. He was presented with the German translation of the Quran because he
can read and speak German fluently. The Dutch translation stock is finished.
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First lesson to new Muslim, Erik
Third photos are of a young new Muslim, Erik, who came to learn the Quran. He was given a first lesson to learn
Bismil Allah. He will continue when I return to Berlin in August.
He was presented with a German Translation of the Quran and the Manual of Hadith because he also wanted to
know about the Hadith.
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Interfaith Dialogue meeting
The fourth are photos of an interfaith meeting at which only two Imams, including me, were invited. The
discussion was very beneficial.
Allah granted success to our Jammat and everyone appreciated our view of the religion of Islam.
Keep on praying for the Berlin Mission.
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Evidence of truth of our literature in Jihad presentation
Please find below a self-explanatory e-mail reflecting the significance of our literature. These two students are from a Christian school that trains religious scholars. I helped them with their presentation. The books they mention in their e-mail is Religion of Islam by Maulana Muhammad Ali sahib. This show how relevant our literature is for today’s world. They got the best marks in their presentation and sent the following e-mail. Let us enjoy and thank Allah for His great favour that we are in Noah’s Ark. I have asked them to visit but they suggested we donate books to the School Library.
Dear Mr. Aziz, We finally are done with the exams and received the best possible marks in our presentation about the Jihad. Thanks to you! I am very sorry that it took us so long to return the books you borrowed us. I would be glad, if you could tell us a Date we could come by and return the books. Yours sincerely Ferdinand Schmidt-Feuerheerd
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Oakland, California, USA
Eid-ul-Fitr celebration
Hameed Jhangiri Asalam-O-Alaykum, dear Editor. Here of some of photos/news from today’s Eid Fitr 2015 Celebrations at our Oakland, California, USA Mosque. Please note we have our own website up and running where we routinely post about activities, including audio recordings and photos from our gatherings. Our site address is: www.oaklandmasjid.com. Today’s Eid gathering had a pleasant surprise when our President, Mr Mohammad Mustafa, choose to deliver the Eid Khutbah. He is modest about his knowledge and oratorical abilities and routinely designates someone else for the job. His family is serving this local jama‘at tirelessly without any financial reward for over 20 years. May Allah shower His blessings on his family. Amen.
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