On October 9, 2026, in London, Hazrat Masroor Ahmad Khalifatul Masih V, the fifth successor of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, delivered a sermon highlighting the trust and reliance of the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, upon God. The Promised Messiah's unwavering faith in God's revelations and providence was a hallmark of his life. According to Hazrat Masroor Ahmad, the Promised Messiah shared an experience from his early years, where he received a revelation about his father's impending death.
The Promised Messiah recounted that his father fell ill near the end of his life, and on the day of his passing, he received a revelation at noon: "By the heavens and the Morning Star." This revelation indicated his father's demise after sunset. The Promised Messiah shared this revelation with many people, including a Hindu gentleman, Malawamal, who witnessed the event. The revelation came to pass exactly as foretold, with the Promised Messiah's father passing away after sunset.
The Promised Messiah's trust in God's revelations was not limited to this single event. He shared that at the time of his father's passing, he was anxious about the future, as their livelihood depended on his father's pension and gratuity from the British Government. However, he received a second revelation: "Is God not sufficient for His servant?" This revelation strengthened his heart and granted him comfort, demonstrating the intrinsic quality of divine revelation to provide solace.
Hazrat Masroor Ahmad emphasized that the Promised Messiah's revelations were not conjectural, but rather, he believed in them with certainty and conviction, just as he did in the Holy Quran and other Scriptures. The Promised Messiah's trust in God's revelations was evident in his actions, as he wrote down the revelation and handed it to Malawamal, who then got it engraved on a stone and created a stamp.
The Promised Messiah's firm adherence to the truth was attested to by non-Ahmadis, including a lawyer who had advised him during a court case. The lawyer stood up in a gathering and narrated an incident where the Promised Messiah refused to make a false statement, demonstrating his commitment to honesty and integrity. This unwavering dedication to truth was a hallmark of the Promised Messiah's life and teachings.
Hazrat Masroor Ahmad highlighted the fulfillment of the Promised Messiah's prophecy, where God turned the world towards him and helped him financially, despite his dire condition. The Promised Messiah's monthly expenditure for the Langar Khanah, a public kitchen, alone averaged 1,500 rupees, and other expenses, such as the school and printing of books, were additional. The Promised Messiah's trust in God's providence was vindicated, as his income exceeded his expectations.
In conclusion, Hazrat Masroor Ahmad's sermon emphasized the importance of trust and reliance upon God, citing the Promised Messiah's life experiences and revelations. The Promised Messiah's unwavering faith in God's providence serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for believers, demonstrating the power of trust and reliance upon God in times of uncertainty and hardship.
Key points
- The Promised Messiah's trust in God's revelations and providence was a hallmark of his life and teachings.
- The fulfillment of the Promised Messiah's prophecy demonstrates the power of trust and reliance upon God.
- The Promised Messiah's unwavering dedication to truth and honesty serves as an example for believers.
