About Jalsa Salana
The Jalsa Salana is the three-day annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. Regularly held since 1983, this year it takes place for the 39th time in Switzerland and is thus the largest regular meeting of Muslims in this country.
The history of this event goes back to 1891, when the founder of the reform movement, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani(as), called out Jalsa Salana for the first time in Qadian (India). Since then it has firmly established itself in many countries of the world. For example, the Jalsa Salana in Germany and England, with over 30,000 participants each, are the largest Muslim gatherings in Europe.
Purpose of Jalsa Salana
„The primary purpose of this Convention is to enable every sincere individual to personally experience religious benefits; They may enhance their knowledge and –due to their being blessed and enabled by Allah, The Exalted- their perception [ of Allah ] may progress. Among its secondary benefits is that this congregational meeting together will promote mutual introduction among all brothers, and it will strengthen the fraternal ties within this Community.“ (Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad QadianiAS - Majmoo‘ah Ishtiharat Band I, S. 340)
"The aim and purpose of the Jalsa is for the members of our Jamaat to make such a change in themselves that their hearts turn completely to the Hereafter. They should develop the fear of God in themselves and become models of virtue, respect for God and compassion for others. They should prove mutual love and brotherhood to each other. They should be gentle, humble and true and ready to spread the faith." (Roohani Khazain, Band 6, Shahadatul Quran, S.394)
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat is an Islamic reform community founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as) from Qadian India (1835-1908), - who claimed God's command to be Promised Messiah and Mahdi of Islam for all mankind prophesied by the Holy Prophet Muhammad(saw). His task from Allah was not to found a new religion, but to revive Islam in its original peaceful form and to reform the Muslims.
The community is one of the largest Islamic organizations in Switzerland. The first German translation of the Holy Quran (1954) and the construction of the first mosque in Switzerland (Mahmud Mosque Zurich, 1963) are considered pioneering achievements. The main concern is also to clear up superstitions and errors introduced by people and to eliminate prejudices against Islam through enlightenment. Away from blind fanaticism, it rejects all violence and terror in the name of religion.
The Worldwide Head
The fifth caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(atba) occupies a unique position in the world of Islam, for it is he who, as the purely spiritual head of all Ahmadi Muslims, has a theological authority that has reached global proportions for tens of millions of followers far beyond national borders. The Caliph who presides over a purely spiritual Caliphate is the successor of Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani(as), reformer of the Latter Days. The current Caliph is a graduate agricultural economist and spent several years of his life in Ghana/Africa under the auspices of the "Nusrat Jahan Scheme". There he supervised various development aid projects. After his return he worked in various institutions of the community. In 2003 His Holiness was elected the fifth Caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. He is strongly committed to international and interdenominational peace and repeatedly calls on the international community to establish a humane society based on tolerance and justice.
Program
The program consists mainly of the daily prayers, recitations and poems(recited a capella). You can find the detailed program as PDF here.
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09.30
Registration
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10.25
Flag hoisting
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10.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran
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10.40
Poem
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10.50
Message Hazrat Khalifat-ul-Masih (atba) Opening Speech & Dua
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11.10
"Even today, God elevates anyone He wills to the status of Kalim [the one spoken to - as was Hazrat Musa(as)]"
Urdu speech by Mr. Faheem Ahmed Khan, Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
11.40
Poem
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11.50
"It is in the memory of Allah that hearts can find solace."
German speech by Dr. Attaul Wasay, Naib Sadr MKA Switzerland -
12.20
"Prayer - A Means for Relationship with God".
Urdu speech by Mr. Naeem Ullah -
12.50
Messages
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13.00
Lunch
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14.40
Zohr & Asr prayer
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15.00
Recitation from the Holy Quran
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15.10
Poem
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15.20
"Our responsibility for the consolidation of the Khilafat".
German speech by Mr. Talha Tarnutzer, Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Switzerland -
15.50
"Prayers of the Promised Messiah(as)"
Urdu Address by Mr. Munir Ahmed Munawar, Missionary In-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
16.20
Poem
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16.30
Question and answer session
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17.30
Messages & Dinner
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19.50
Maghrib & Isha prayer
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05.15
Tahajjud prayer
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05.50
Azan
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05.55
Fajr Prayer & Dars-ul-Quran
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08.30
Breakfast
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10.30
Recitation from the Holy Quran
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10.40
Poem
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10.50
"Prophecies from the Holy Quran about Present Time".
German speech by Mr. Ataul Haque -
11.20
"Relationship with Allah through giving for the sake of Allah".
Urdu speech by Mr. Rizwan Saqib Mubashar, National Secretary Finance of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
11.50
Qaseedah (Hymn of Praise to the Holy Prophet Muhammad(SAW))
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12.00
"The Love of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(SAW) for Allah".
Urdu speech by Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab, Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland Switzerland -
12.30
"Service to creation is essential for relationship with Allah".
Urdu speech by Mr. Malik Arif Mahmood, Sadr Majlis Ansarullah Switzerland Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
13.00
Messages
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13.10
Lunch
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14.40
Zohr & Asr prayer
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15.00
Recitation from the Holy Quran
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15.10
Poem
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15.20
Award Ceremony
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15.30
Message from Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (atba)
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15.50
Concluding Speech & Dua (silent prayer)
Mr. Walid Tariq Tarnutzer, Amir/ President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
The Speakers
At the Jalsa Salana, top-class speakers will have their say. Important religious and social topics are presented in the light of the Holy Qur'an, the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(saw) and the sayings of the Promised Messiah(as) and his caliphs.
Mr. Walid Tariq Tarnutzer
Amir / President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Munir Ahmad Munawar
Imam in charge & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Faiz Khan
Imam of Noor Mosque in Wigoltingen & Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Ataulhaque Lujo Mikulicic
Member Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
How to find us?
Mehrzweckhalle Wigoltingen
Käsereistrasse 10, 8556 Wigoltingen, Switzerland
Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and the requirements of the federal government only those who are between the age of 13 & 75 and have been tested negative / fully vaccinated are allowed to attend. The speeches will be broadcast live on YouTube.