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Guidance from Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh V aaObedience to the StateSummary of Friday Sermon Delivered on April 1, 2011On April 1, 2011, Hadrat KhalīfatulMasīh V aa delivered the FridaySermon at Baitul Futūh Mosque,London.Hudūr aa started the sermon byappealing to Ahmadīs to pray forall the Muslims of the world andreminding them of their obligationsin this regard. Hudūr aa said thatthe rulers and kings of Muslimcountries should do justice to theoffices they hold and the citizens tooshould realize their responsibilityand not allow their countries tofall into the hands of extremists.Ahmadīs in such countries shouldturn their attention to prayers andtry to convince both sides that forceis not the solution to anything andthat prayer is the ultimate weapon.Hudūr aa added that today, I willaddress, in particular, the people ofthose countries who feel compelledto take matters into their ownhands. Hudūr aa quoted severalahādīth in which the Holy Prophet saurged Muslims to be patient in spiteof injustice of their rulers. Theseahādīth point out various wrongsand unlawful actions of the rulersbut do not give people the right torebel against them. Those who holdviolent demonstrations against4their governments and causedamage to property and engage inriots are acting against the Sharī`ah.These ahādīth teach us that wehave to obey our rulers in all thingsunless they force us to act againstthe Divine law regarding whichyou have God’s clear decree.Hudūr aa went on to say God doesnot love mischief-makers. ThePromised Messiah as says,“If your rulers are evil, do notabuse them; rather, reformyourselves and God will reformthe rulers also and make themgood. My advice to you is tobecome the embodiment ofgood and not to turn away fromyour obligations either to Godor to His creatures.”In case of disagreeing with one’srulers, the Holy Prophet sa has said,“I tell you to be fearful of Godand to show obedience even if anAbyssinian slave is made a masterover you. Those who live after mytime will see great turmoil but Iadvise them to cling to my way andthe way of my rightful successors.”The Holy Prophet sa once said, “AfterI am gone, you will face injustice,your rights will be usurped andothers will be given priority overyou and you will witness muchthat will displease you.” TheCompanions asked, “O Prophet saof God, what should we do then?”The Holy Prophet sa replied, “Youshould give the rulers their due andseek your due from God.”Hudūr aa further added that oneof the conditions upon whichan Ahmadī pledges Bai`at to thePromised Messiah as is that hewill avoid falsehood, fornication,adultery, trespass of the eye,debauchery, cruelty, dishonesty,mischief and rebellion; and will notpermit himself to be carried awayby his passions.The Holy Qur’ān not only addressescommon people but it also prohibitsrulers from behaving arrogantly,causing disorder in their land,ignoring the rights of the people,and allowing the gap between therich and poor to increase so muchthat it causes unease and pavesthe way for rebellion. Otherwise,the rulers will be inviting God’spunishment.The only path is that of Taqwa and ifboth the citizens and rulers adhereto it, they will all prosper.Continued on pg. 5...Guidance from Hadrat Khalīfatul Masīh V aa