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 41st 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
Botschaft Seiner Heiligkeit Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(atba)
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17.10
Opening address & silent prayer
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17.40
The Impact of the Holy Quran
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
18.10
Evidence for the existence of God in the Holy Quran
Speech in German by Mr. Shahid Iqbal, President of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Switzerland -
18.40
Announcements
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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 importance and blessings of reciting the Holy Quran
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Basharat Anees -
11.15
The teaching of the Holy Quran to enjoin good and forbid evil.
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Nabeel Ahmed Basit, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Austria -
11.45
Prophecies in the Holy Quran
Speech in German by Mr. Waleed Ali Ahmad, President of local chapter in Thurgau of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
12.15
Poem
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12.20
The message of reconciliation of the Holy Quran
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
"His character was the Quran" - Siratun Nabawi saw
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khan, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
16.10
The Love of the Promised Messiah (as) for the Holy Quran
Speech in German by Mr. Faheem Khan, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
16.40
Poem
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16.50
Purpose of building mosques in the light of the Holy Quran
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Zia, Missionary & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Austria -
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
Never be disloyal to Allah
Speech in Urdu by Ms. Mansura Farhat -
11.10
The importance and blessings of the Wasiyyat system
Speech in Urdu by Ms. Qurratulain Bajwa -
11.35
Gratitude
Speech in German by Ms. Attia Mushtaq -
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
Principles of Outreach Work from the Holy Quran
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Naeem Ullah, President of local chapter in St. Gallen of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
11.20
Services of the Caliphs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat to the Holy Quran
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Shamim Ahmed Qazi, National Secretary Tarbiyyat of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
11.50
Poem
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12.00
The Friday Sermons of the Imam and the Blessings of MTA
Speech in Urdu by Mr. Munir Ahmed Munawar, Missionary incharge & Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland -
12.30
The Holy Quran - a Guide for the Righteous
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-Prayers
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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
Botschaft Seiner Heiligkeit Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V(atba)
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16.00
Concluding 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.
Mr. Walid Tariq Tarnutzer
Amir / President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Munir Ahmad Munawar
Missionary incharge and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Faiz Ahmed Khan
Missionary and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Abdul Wahab Tayyab
Missionary and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Faheem Khan
Missionary and Theologian of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Shahid Iqbal
President of the youth organisation (Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Dr. Shamim Ahmed Qazi
National Secretary Tarbiyyat of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Switzerland
Mr. Ataulhaque Lujo Mikulicic
Member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association 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 16th September 2023, 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 message of reconciliation of the Holy Quran
- 12.50 - Q&A session
Contact
If you have any inquiries or comments about Jalsa Salana and suggestions for improvement, please contact us.