On May 26, 2024, Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) addressed the concluding session of the UK National Waqfe-e-Nau Ijtema, an annual gathering held for male members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in the UK who have pledged their lives for the peaceful service of Islam. His Holiness (may Allah be his Helper) graced the event from the MTA Studios in Islamabad while more than 1,640 members of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme gathered at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London.
In his faith-inspiring address, His Holiness (may Allah be his Helper) outlined the vast importance of adopting righteousness and increasing religious knowledge in order to better fulfil the responsibilities of being part of the Waqf-e-Nau Scheme. He said:
“Never forget that the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said that the greatest cause of fear and anxiety for any Ahmadi Muslim should be whether they possess Taqwa – true righteousness … Do not think that you are too young to be concerned about such things. Do not wait for tomorrow. Rather, now is the time to ensure that your every moment, every thought and every act is governed by the fear and love of Allah the Almighty.”
His Holiness defined Taqwa in detail during the address and said that Taqwa is to utilize all of one’s faculties for noble purposes:
“Taqwa is that one’s eyes are used only to see what is good and pleasing to Allah and never to view immoral and indecent things. Taqwa is that one’s hands are used to benefit and aid others and never to cause harm or injury. Taqwa is that one’s legs, feet and every step lead them in the direction of God Almighty and far away from sin and transgression. Taqwa is that one’s mind should remain pure and free from evil or impure thoughts or intentions.”
[Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Press & Media Office, press release dated May 28, 2024]