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 40th 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, Hazrat 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.“ (Hazrat 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 Hazrat 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 Hazrat 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 Hazrat 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 daily prayers, lectures and poems (recited a capella). The detailed program as PDF can be found here.
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11.00
Registration
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12.00
Lunch
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13.15
Friday Sermon & Asr prayers
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14.00
Friday sermon delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(atba)
MTA Live-transmission -
16.25
Flag hoisting
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16.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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16.40
Poem
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16.50
Message of His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(atba)
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17.00
Opening address & silent prayer
Imam Incharge and Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
17.20
The teaching of the Promised Messiah (as) about the relationship with Allah
Speech in Urdu by Dr. Shamim Ahmed Qazi, National Secretary Tarbiyyat of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
17.50
Poem
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18.00
Tabligh activity - an important duty
Speech in German by Mr. Awais Tahir, National Secretary Tabligh of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
18.45
Dinner
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20.00
Maghrib & Isha-Prayers
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04.45
Tahajjud-Prayer
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05.30
Fajr-Prayer & Darsul-Quran
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08.00
Breakfast
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10.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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10.40
Poem
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10.45
The qualities of the servants of the Most Gracious God
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Basharat Anees -
11.15
Dealing politely with the parents
Speech in German by Mr. Zahid Ismail Butt, President of the youth association of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
11.45
The Friday sermons of the Imam and the blessings of MTA
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Faiz Ahmed Khan, Imam & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
12.15
Poem
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12.20
The international efforts of the Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya to achieve world peace
Speech in German by Mr. Ataul-Haque Lujo Mikulicic -
12.50
Q&A session (German)
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13.10
Lunch
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14.30
Zohr & Asr-Prayers
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15.15
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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15.30
Poem
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15.40
The upbringing of children
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Naeem Ullah -
16.10
Was Islam spread by the sword?
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Faheem Khan, Imam & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
16.40
Poem
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16.50
The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (saw), Ambassador of Peace
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab, Imam & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
17.20
Q&A session (Urdu)
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18.20
Dinner
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20.00
Maghrib & Isha-Prayers
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10.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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10.40
Poem
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10.45
Donating for the sake of Allah and the attainment of His love
Speech in Urdu by Mrs. Jasia Bukhari -
11.10
Means to strengthen the bond with Allah
Speech in German by Mrs. Maria Farooq -
11.35
Allah has prepared for those of you who do good a glorious reward
Speech in Urdu by Mrs. Nazia Naeem Ullah -
12.00
Award Ceremony for Academic Achievement
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04.45
Tahajjud-Prayer
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05.30
Fajr-Prayer & Darsul-Quran
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08.00
Breakfast
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10.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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10.40
Poem
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10.50
The teachings of Islam regarding married life
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Syed Hasan Tahir Bukhari, Imam & Theologian der AMJ Deutschland -
11.20
Ahmadiyya, My Journey towards True Islam
Speech in German by Mr. Muhammad Ahmad Oppliger -
11.50
Poem
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12.00
Blessings of Khilafat
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Munir Ahmed Munawar, Imam Incharge & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
12.30
Social peace in the light of the Islamic teachings
Speech in German by Mr. Walid Tariq Tarnutzer, Amir / President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
13.15
Lunch
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14.50
Zohr & Asr-Prayer
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15.15
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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15.25
Poem
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15.35
Award Ceremony for Academic Achievement
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15.45
Message of His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(atba)
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15.30
Closing address and silent prayer
Speech in German by Mr. Walid Tariq Tarnutzer, Amir / President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association 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 Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Munir Ahmad Munawar
Imam Incharge and Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Syed Hasan Tahir Bukhari
Imam and Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Germany
Mr. Faiz Ahmed Khan
Imam and Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab
Imam and Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Faheem Khan
Imam and Theologian of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Zahid Ismail Butt
President of the youth association (Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Shamim Ahmed Qazi
National Secretary for Education (Tarbiyyat) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Awais Tahir
National Secretary for Outreach (Tabligh) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
Mr. Ataulhaque Lujo Mikulicic
Member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland
How to find us?
Nuur Mosque (Parking)
Haslistrasse 25, 8554 Wigoltingen, Switzerland
The Nuur Mosque is the second mosque of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland. Since 2008 the Jalsa Salana has been held regularly on the grounds of the Nuur Mosque.
Due to a recent Fire at the Nuur Mosque Complex Jalsa Salana will be held on the premisis of "Primarschule Wigoltingen". Car parking will be on the field next to Nuur Mosque. A shuttle service will operate between Parking at Mosque and Jalsa Salan Venue.
Special program for guests
A special feature of Jalsa Salana is an Islamic exhibition and the special programme for guests on 10th September 2022, as well as special guests from abroad, such as visitors from the fields of culture, religion, politics and good friends of the community, who are given the opportunity to address a short greeting to those present. The detailed programme and the invitation letter can be found here.
Register now!Welcome
- 10:30 - Registration
- 11:00 - Coffee & Snacks
- 13.10 - Lunch
Guided tours
- 11.30 - Islam exhibition
- 11.50 - Islamic Bookshop
Speech
- 12.20 - Speech: The international efforts of the Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya to achieve world peace
- 12.50 - Q&A session
Contact
If you have any inquiries or comments about Jalsa Salana and suggestions for improvement, please contact us.