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 44th 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.
Programme
The programme consists mainly of daily prayers, lectures and poems (performed a cappella).
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11.00
Registration
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12.30
Lunch
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13.15
Friday and Asr Prayers
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14.00
Friday Sermon by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (atba)
MTA Live Broadcast -
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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17.10
Opening Address & Silent Prayer
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17.40
Quranic prophecies
Address in German by Mr. Arslan Ahmed, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland -
18.10
Poem
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18.20
The Manner of Proclaiming Islam by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw)
Address in Urdu by Mr. Basharat Ahmad Anees – President of the Majlis Ansarullah Switzerland (Seniors' Organisation of the AMJ Switzerland) -
18.40
Important Announcements
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18.50
Dinner
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21.30
Maghrib & Isha Prayers
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03.30
Tahajjud Prayer
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04.15
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
Hear the Call of Heaven: The Messiah has come, the Messiah has come!
Address in Urdu by Mr. Ataul-Wasih Tariq, Missionary Incharge & Vice-President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Italy -
11.35
The Compassion of the Promised Messiah (as) for all of Mankind
Address in German by Mr. Zahid Ismail Butt – Vice-President of the Majlis Ansarullah Switzerland (Seniors' Organisation of the AMJ Switzerland) -
12.05
Poem
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12.15
The Response to Common Objections against Islam
Address in German by Mr. Ataulhaque Lujo Mikulicic -
12.45
Lunch
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15.10
Zuhr & Asr Prayers
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15.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran & Translation
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15.40
Poem
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15.50
Therefore Flee to Allah
Address in German by Mr. Faheem Khan – Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland -
16.20
Salaat – Prayer as a Means of Comfort for the Heart
Address in Urdu by Mr. Munir Ahmad – Missionary Incharge & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland -
16.50
Poem
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17.00
Faith-Strengthening Events of the Acceptance of Ahmadiyyat
Address in Urdu by Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab – Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland -
17.30
The Spread of Perfect Guidance in the Digital Age
Address in German by Mr. Tariq Hübsch – Lecturer at Jamia Ahmadiyya Germany -
18.00
Dinner
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21.30
Maghrib & 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 need for and the means of keeping members connected to the community in the present age
Speech in Urdu by Mrs. Farina Naman Mubashar - Secretary for Finance - Lajna Imaillah (Women’s Organization) Switzerland -
11.25
Depression and anxiety in the modern era: approaches to solutions through Islamic teachings and psychological perspectives
Speech in German by Mrs. Samra Khan - Secretary Waqf-e-Jadid - Lajna Imaillah (Women’s Organization) Switzerland -
11.45
Self-accountability: the inner struggle between the ego (nafs) and desires
Speech in Urdu by Mrs. Sumaira Chaudhry - Secretary Tarbiyyat (education) - Lajna Imaillah (Women’s Organization) Switzerland -
12.05
Belief in God and the message of His divine mercy: the only path to salvation
Speech in German by Mrs. Saleha Chaudhry - Vice President of Lajna Imaillah (Women’s Organization) Switzerland -
12.25
Award ceremony for academic achievements
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03.30
Tahajjud Prayer
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04.15
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
Instructions of Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (atba) on the "Call to Faith in Allah" and Our Responsibilities
Address in Urdu by Mr. Mohammed Faiz Ahmed Khan – Deputy Missionary Incharge & Theologian of the AMJ Switzerland & President of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya (Youth Organisation of the AMJ) Switzerland -
11.35
Establishing Global Unity through the Caliphate
Address in German by Mr. Sharjeel Khalid – Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany -
12.05
Poem
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12.15
Why Does the Population of Switzerland Need Islam?
Address in German by Mr. Walid Tariq Tarnutzer, Amir & President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland -
12.45
Lunch
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15.10
Zuhr & Asr Prayers
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15.30
Recitation of the Holy Quran & Translation
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15.40
Poem
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15.50
Certificate Ceremony for Academic Achievements
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16.00
Message of His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (atba)
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16.20
Closing Address and Dua (Silent Prayer)
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. Detailed programm with Speeches and Speakers will be published on May 1st 2026.
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. Ataul Wasih Tariq
Missionary Incharge and Vice-President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Italy
Mr. Tariq Hübsch
Lecturer at Jamia Ahmadiyya Germany
Mr. Sharjeel Khalid
Imam and Theologian 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. Arslan Ahmed
Imam and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Switzerland
Mr. Basharat Ahmad Anees
President of the Majlis Ansarullah (Seniors) Switzerland
Mr. Zahid Ismail Butt
Vice-President of the Majlis Ansarullah (Seniors) Switzerland
Mr. Ataulhaque Lujo Mikulicic
Member of the 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 operate 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 4th July 2026. To attend this programm kindly register here.
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11.45
Registration
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12.10
Speech: «The Critical State of the World - What is the Roadmap for Peace?»
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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.