Prayers and preparedness amid global turmoil

During his Friday Sermon, delivered on 22 November 2024, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (aa), said:

“As everyone knows, the situation in Europe is rapidly moving towards war; the danger of the conflict between #Ukraine and #Russia escalating is increasing, and threats are being made to European and other countries as well.

“In any case, pray that Allah the Almighty keeps Ahmadis and other peace-loving people safe from the adverse effects of war, and that people do not use such weapons in warfare whose use would affect future generations.

“Pray for the Muslim countries as well. May Allah the Almighty grant them wisdom and understanding and enable them to recognise the truth.

“Secondly, I wish to draw your attention to the fact that these circumstances have deteriorated rapidly and continue to worsen. Due to these conditions, people are already alert, but I wish to remind you once again to endeavour to keep two to three months’ worth of provisions at home. However, the most important point is that you should strive to attain nearness to Allah the Almighty, strive to attain His pleasure, strive to establish a relationship with Him, and strive to strengthen this relationship. May Allah the Almighty enable us to do so. [Amin.]”