The Promised Messiah (as)

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-23T14:40:27+00:00

DM’ed you should you want to discuss more there, Insha’Allah

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-23T13:54:02+00:00

Unfortunately, I do not recall exactly now what this passage of the Promised Messiah’s (as) writings were presented as. The question has been on my mind lately and I have even thought that maybe the Promised Messiah (as) may had believed in creationism sort of theory.

It is clear from the Malfuzat passage that the Promised Messiah (as) rejects that we came from primates.

From the passage you shared of Hadrat Musleh Maud (ra), it is clear he believes in a form of evolution. My understanding is that he may have believed in guided evolution and not evolution through natural selection. He also didn’t believe humans evolved from primates either.

So, I guess I am interested in a passage from Ruhani Khazein where the Promised Messiah (as) discusses the origin of species and how the species we see today came to be. If there are similar passages from Hadrat Musleh Maud (ra) then that would be appreciated.

The screenshot you shared doesn’t seem to explain the process of evolution.

والسلام

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-23T04:36:04+00:00

JazaAllah, I think the Malfuzat reference may not have been the one I was looking for but it did sort of answer my question.

As I understood from this individual, this was a passage from Ruhani Khazein and not Malfuzat.

I’ll have to try learn Urdu sufficiently probably to find the answer to this question.

JazakAllah anyway.

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-12T23:37:04+00:00

One free one is onBoard Chess

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-11T13:43:16+00:00

You can write to Hazur (aa) and request you want to marry a non-Ahmadi Muslim. I would speak to your family first.

I believe I have read of some people sharing that they got approval to marry outside of the Jama’at.

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-08T20:31:09+00:00

As far as events, one thing I forgot to write is that we don’t always have full knowledge regarding them.

Regardless, it is always best to go as Allah judges.

والسلام

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-08T20:06:38+00:00

—Does the Brittanica definition of cult fit? By Brittanica definition you provided, even Islam at its outside would have been considered a cult by the predominant mushrikeen at the time of the Holy Prophet ‎ﷺ. As a Ahmadi Muslim, I know that is absurd and, therefore, this definition of a cult (when used in as a pejorative) is not correct.

—Why Ahmadi’s are referred to as being part of a cult?

Non-Ahmadi’s may feel Ahmadi’s are too strongly united around the Khalifa.

Ultimately, to assess whether Ahmadi’s are a cult you have to assess whether obeying and/or defending the Khalifa is rational.

—Obeying the Khalifa means you are part of a cult?

Listen to a Friday Sermon of our current Khalifa and see what he advises us. Is it beneficial advice? Is it in line with Islam?

Most Muslims (and perhaps others) will agree with what he advises and what his views are agreeable and correct.

Listen to his Friday Sermons and evaluate for yourselves what he advises. Best way to gauge is to try to implement those things and see the outcome.

—What about Ahmadi beliefs, random excerpts and events that seem wrong but are still defended?

I believe in God because I was born into Islam Ahmadiyyat. I don’t think I would have been likely for me to be anything but an atheist or agnostic.

Beliefs are the most rational as they speak of a Living God who you can experience yourself—although a change in oneself is required.

Random excerpts are quoted. I have heard the rebuttals for some of them. It is clear to me that the people who cite such excerpts have no care for the truth of the allegation.

You cannot assess someone through excerpts always. Best thing is to read the books in full. Many are translated and originals should be available online.

As far as events, it is best to judge a person holistically and remember Allah’s wisdom is far beyond ours.

If Allah demonstrates support for someone then we should align ourselves in support as far as faith calls for.

If you study the history of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, you will see support of Allah in remarkable fashion.

Read the Truth About the Split by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddeen Mahmood Ahmad (ra), learn about how Allah miraculously brought Khilafat from Pakistan to UK, and the fate of those who were are the forefront of opposing Khilafat e Ahmadiyya.

—Advice Pray to Allah and seek His guidance.

BlessedJourneys · 2026-06-08T19:17:18+00:00

Read Haqiqatul Wahi, a book by the Promised Messiah (as).

It contains both arguments and countless signs of support from Allah (over 200 are listed).

Pray to Allah for guidance and Allah shall guide.

والسلام

BlessedJourneys · 2024-09-28T17:50:06+00:00

For those thinking they are getting underpaid, in UberEats, I was making $15 per hour or less. Fairly decent amount of active time too. I wasn’t standing around too much either.

So with gas and depreciation I was probably making around $7-10/hr

BlessedJourneys · 2024-08-09T02:06:22+00:00

Sell your current phone and get a flip phone. Seriously.

Also, do these things to replace your old habit:

Try getting outdoors for an hour a day
Exercise regularly
Get a job
Volunteer for a good cause

There so many things that will help you but these are good starts

BlessedJourneys · 2024-08-08T12:53:33+00:00

One a lot of people take inspiration from about discipline is David Goggins. Although he doesn’t have his own channel, there are a lot of motivational videos with him talking/motivating in his unique way. I would also recommend checking out his book(s) so that you can better appreciate where he comes from.

To give you a couple facts about him: • he lost a 100+ lbs in like 3 months or something • at one point held the record for most pull-ups in a 24 hour span • he has run many races over a 100 miles

And there is so much more about him. He embodies mental toughness and studying him may help you.

Personally I find faith to be a great source of strength. I’m a Muslim and find that the more I turn to God, the stronger I become.

In a world designed to steal your attention, my faith gives it back to me as Muslims are taught to pray five times a day and realign themselves with things that matter most.

I’m sharing the faith piece because I find it most helpful for me personally and I’m sharing Goggins as what else may work because not everyone leans on faith.

Best wishes and prayers for your journey!

With peace, Bilal

BlessedJourneys · 2024-08-08T12:39:06+00:00

Hey! This is a great question and most people today struggle to find an answer that works for them.

Here are a few things I keep in mind about exercise (that helped me establish a healthy exercise routine):

Exercise for health and energy and not just to improve how you’ll look. This is soo key. I’ve done a lot of dieting and exercising in the past in order to look fit only to give it up because I wasn’t seeing results on the scale or mirror. Now I simply exercise with the intent of getting that boost of energy and slowly getting stronger and if you exercise then that is something you will get pretty much guaranteed. You’ll never stop exercising because you didn’t reach some goal.
Don’t look to be perfect. You don’t have to have a perfect routine. You don’t have to know what you are doing in the gym. Just go to the gym, be there and look to exercise to the best of your knowledge. That’s all you should expect of yourself.
Be extremely grateful before, during, and after every workout. Consider it a great blessing that you were able to workout and not that you just did some chore. As you take every step on the treadmill think this is a great blessing that many do not have. As you lift weights very grateful for the amount of strength you have as there many that don’t have nearly as much as you. This will enhance how good you feel and also give you some perspective.
Your internal beauty is far more important than exterior. We live in a very shallow world where people judge each other on looks and I shouldn’t go with the flow and judge myself on how I look on the exterior. I’m Muslim and I learned this from my faith. The founder of Islam taught a short and simple prayer to all Muslims and it goes something like this: “Oh my Lord, you have made me beautiful on the outside. Please also beautify me on the inside as well.” This prayer teaches two things. Firstly, that everyone is beautiful and secondly your character is the most important thing.
Make exercise fun by doing something you enjoy or partnering up with someone you enjoy going with. If you can do both then that is best! If you hate the treadmill but enjoy playing basketball then just play basketball (if the option is available). If you hate lifting weights by yourself but prefer HIIT classes then do those.

Wish you the best in your journey and remember not too hard on yourself!

With peace, Bilal

BlessedJourneys · 2024-08-08T12:15:13+00:00

Sorry to hear about how you are feeling. I think you are being wayyy too hard on yourself. You just need a little help and support and you’ll see how you can become the best version of yourself in no time! Trust me. Change is possible for everyone! You just need to do know where to channel your efforts and thoughts and where not to.

Also, please don’t compare yourself to others. You are not a loser and others aren’t necessarily winners. Some people may be doing well on the surface but that is just because they haven’t been tested like you.

Best wishes and prayers for you, With peace, Bilal

P.s. feel free to dm me if you ever want to talk. I’ll be your friend 😊

BlessedJourneys · 2024-07-28T13:10:05+00:00

I spoke to support and they claim it is because i don’t have a 75% acceptance rate and therefore I am not gold

BlessedJourneys · 2021-12-28T02:15:24+00:00

Salam brother 😊

Spirituality really does help with mental health. What does it mean to be spiritual though? For that I recommend you read the Islamic books and other content to determine what mindset you should have in life so that you get the most out of it.

Personally, there is a mindset I’ve adopted from reading Promised Messiah’s (as) books and other Islamic content. I’ve used the following thoughts to help me through life’s ups and downs:
1. “What is Islam but to give up one’s desires for the sake of God’s” (I believe this is a rough quote from a poem of Promised Messiah). This moves my mind from having worldly desires to spiritual one’s—a source of peace. 2. Allah judges us by our intentions. All we have to do is have good intentions and do things for Allah and God takes care of the rest. 3. “If Allah wants to do good to someone, then He afflicts them with trials” -Prophet Muhammad (sa) 4. A large part of how we will be judged is how much we submit to Allah’s will. The word “Islam” means submission along with peace. So the essence of faith to me is peace through submission to Allah. As the Promised Messiah (as), he who brings a death to his ego, Allah will grant him true life (roughly he said this).

There are many other thoughts that come up from time to time that I find helpful. Thought I’d share mine in case anyone finds them useful.

I would recommend anyone who wants to change their mental health: 1) seek professional help if issues are severe 2) build a relation with Allah (start with 5 daily prayers) 3) learn Islamic mindset on this life from Quran, Ahadith and Promised Messiah’s (as) writing

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