Khatam un Nabi’yeen (Seal of all the Prophets)

Summary of Qadian Jalsa Concluding Address

delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

December 28^th, 2005

Huzur^aba delivered his concluding address of Jalsa Salana from Qadian on the subject of Khatam un Nabi’yeen (Seal of all the Prophets).

Citing verse 41 of Surah Al Ahzab (33:41) Huzur^aba said that, by ways and means of the modern media, Ahmadiyyat has been introduced to all corners of the earth and the most frequently asked question is about the difference between us and the other Muslims.

Huzur^aba said the main allegation against us, which is totally baseless, is that we do not consider the Holy Prophet^saw as Khatam un Nabiyeen and deem the Promised Messiah^as as the last prophet and greater than him.

Explaining the meaning of the Arabic word ‘Khatam’ Huzur^aba said it meant a seal, or most excellent and perfect. He said those who can discern between good and bad and have insight will understand that prophethood that brings a Shariah (religious law) has come to an end, however prophethood that entails glad-tidings is continual and shall be so till the Day of Judgment.

With reference to the misleading dogma of the ulema (religious scholars) that Jesus^as shall return to the earth Huzur^aba said Muslims of the world should pray to God and seek guidance. Huzur^aba said it was blasphemous to consider that an Israelite Prophet, who has met his natural death, will come back to revive the Shariah of the Holy Prophet^saw and in doing so it is they, not us, who are insulting to the concept of Khatam un Nabiyeen.

Huzur^aba expounded the mistaken belief of our opponents that God has, as if, gone silent now and shall not speak to His servants; this is contrary to the promises mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. Huzur^aba said it is through sincere adherence to the Shariah of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings on) that Allah grants one the blessing of revelations.

Huzur^aba cautioned the Muslim world not to waste their lives away in ‘wait’ and to accept the one who has come, in accordance to the prophecy of the Holy Prophet^saw. He said why one should go looking elsewhere when the treasure is in one’s own backyard (Islam).

Reading extensively from the noble writings of the Promised Messiah^as Huzur^aba said that it is by virtue of the lofty station and beneficence of the Holy Prophet^saw that in following him and by totally absorbing oneself in him one can be the recipient of Divine blessings.

As regard the advent of the Promised Messiah^as Huzur^aba reiterated to the Muslim world that it has the corroboration of Ahadith as well as it is evident from the advancement of his Community that Divine support is also with him and that they should wake up to these facts.

Huzur^aba further mentioned the detrimental and dishonourable innovations the general Muslim populace follows and still has the audacity to say that we are insulting to the station of the Holy Prophet^saw.

Detailing the beliefs of the Ahmadiyya Community Huzur^aba said these were firmly based on the Kalima (the Muslim proclamation of faith).

Huzur^aba once more warned the Muslim world from Allah’s chastisement and asked them to stop the accusations, he told them to repent profusely. He cautioned them about the dismal state of affairs of the Muslim world as indicative that perhaps Allah is not pleased with them.

Addressing the Ahmadiyya Community Huzur^aba told them to be mindful of their standing in taking the true message of Islam to others; message of which the Seal of all Prophets gave us the excellent model and his passionate devotee enjoined us to follow.
Huzur^aba said if we do not comprehend this aspect despite claiming to be from the ummah, we would not have truly realised the perception of Khatam un Nabiyeen.

Huzur^aba said it was from this very hamlet where the Promised Messiah^as had undertaken this tremendous mission and it was our obligation to carry it further.

Huzur^aba concluded on prayers for the Jalsa attendees that may they always be blessed in being the recipients of the prayers of the Promised Messiah^as.