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 42nd 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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12.30
Lunch break
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13.15
Friday Sermon & Asr prayers
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14.00
Friday Sermon 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 from His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(May Allah be his Helper)
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17.10
Opening address & silent prayer
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17.40
What is the purpose of creating mankind?
Speech in German by Mr Awais Tahir, National Secretary of the Department of Interreligious Dialogue (Tabligh) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
18.10
Some aspects of the blessed life of the Promised Messiah (as)
Speech in Urdu by Mr Faiz Ahmad Khan, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
18.40
Important announcements
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18.45
Dinner
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20.00
Maghrib and Isha Prayers
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05.00
Tahajjud prayer
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05.45
Fajr Prayer & Dars ul Quran
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08.30
Breakfast
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10.45
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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10.55
Poem
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11.05
The Caliphate - A great blessing
Speech in Urdu by Mr Syed Hasan Tahir Bukhari, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Germany -
11.35
Why do I need God in the 21st century?
Speech in German by Mr Qasim Khan, National Secretary for Industry & Commerce Department(Sanat-o-Tijarat) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
12.05
Poem
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12.15
World peace - the urgent need of our time
Speech in German by Mr Ataul-Haque Lujo Mikulicic -
12.50
Lunch break
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15.00
Dhuhr and Asr Prayers
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15.20
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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15.30
Poem
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15.40
The gratitude of the Holy Prophet (saw) towards Allah
Speech in Urdu by Mr Abdul Wahab Tayyab, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
16.10
The role of parents in raising children
Address in Urdu by Mr Shamshad Ahmad Qamar, Director of Jamia Ahmadiyya the Imam Training Institute of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Germany -
16.40
Poem
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16.50
The importance of building mosques and donating in the way of Allah
Speech in Urdu by Mr Zakaria Khan, Amir & Missionary Incharge of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Denmark -
17.20
Information on the ‘Nasir Mosque, Zuchwil’ construction project
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17.40
Questions & Answers session
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18.30
Dinner
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19.50
Maghrib and Isha Prayers
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10.45
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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10.55
Poem
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11.05
The impact of new technologies and social media on our individual and social lives
Speech in Urdu by Ms Friha Kareem -
11.35
Mental health: mindfulness, spirituality and forgiveness as the key to personal and communal healing
Speech in German by Mrs Abida Rafiq-Kazmi -
12.05
Poem
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12.15
The requirements of self-reform and the means of achieving it
Urdu speech by Dr Mansoora Shamim -
12.45
Award ceremony for academic achievements
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05.00
Tahajjud prayer
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05.45
Fajr Prayer & Dars ul Quran
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08.30
Breakfast
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10.45
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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10.55
Poem
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11.05
Concept of the afterlife in Islam - The importance of pious deeds in preparing for the afterlife
Speech in Urdu by Mr Munir Ahmed Munawar, Missionary Incharge & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
11.35
Contemporary youth challenges and their Islamic solutions
Speech in German by Mr Faheem Khan, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Switzerland -
12.05
Poem
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12.15
Successful married life in the light of Islamic teachings
Speech in Urdu by special guest -
13.00
Lunch break
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15.00
Dhuhr and Asr Prayers
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15.20
Recitation of the Holy Quran & translation
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15.30
Poem
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15.40
Award ceremony for academic achievements
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15.45
Message from His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(May Allah be his Helper)
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16.00
Concluding speech and prayer
Speech in German by 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 Community Switzerland
Mr. Munir Ahmad Munawar
Missionary Incharge and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Shamshad Ahmad Qamar
Director of the Jamia Ahmadiyya of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany
Mr. Faiz Ahmed Khan
Imam and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab
Imam and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Faheem Khan
Imam and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Syed Hasan Tahir Bukhari
Imam und Theologe der Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Deutschland
Mr. Zakaria Khan
Amir & Missionar Incharge of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Denmark
Mr. Qasim Khan
National Secretary Sanat-o-Tijarat of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Awais Tahir
National Secretary Tabligh of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Ataulhaque Lujo Mikulicic
Member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community 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.
The car parks are divided between P1 and P4. Please strictly follow the instructions of the car park scouts. A shuttle service will run between car park P4 and the Jalsa Salana venue.
Special program for guests
A special feature of Jalsa Salana is an Islamic exhibition and the special programme for guests on 14th September 2024, 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.
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11.45
Registration
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12.10
Speech: «World peace - the urgent need of our time»
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12.45
Lunch
Contact
If you have any inquiries or comments about Jalsa Salana and suggestions for improvement, please contact us.