In his Friday Sermon of December 31, 2021, Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) said:
“May Allah the Almighty bless the coming year in every way for all members of the Jama’at and for the Jama’at as a whole. May He protect the Jama’at from all kinds of harm and foil every plan of the enemies against it. May we witness the abundant fulfillment of the promises Allah the Almighty made to the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) within our lifetimes. May Allah enable us to see these manifestations. Therefore, continue to pray fervently.
“Enter the new year with prayers. Give special attention to Tahajjud [the pre-dawn voluntary prayer]. In some mosques, this is already being observed, and it should also be started in places where it is not yet being done. If it is not possible collectively, then it should be performed individually, even at home. Prayers should be offered. Ideally, it should become a permanent habit. From tonight or tomorrow, strive to make it a regular part of your life. May Allah the Almighty grant everyone the ability to do so.
“Along with Darood Sharif [sending blessings upon the Holy Prophet Muhammad]and istighfar [seeking forgiveness], recite the following prayers as much as possible:
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us; and bestow on us mercy from Thyself; surely, Thou alone art the Bestower. (3:9)
“Also, recite this prayer:
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, forgive us our errors and our excesses in our conduct, and make firm our steps and help us against the disbelieving people. (3:148)
May Allah the Almighty grant every Ahmadi the ability to act upon this guidance.”
[Friday Sermon, December 31, 2021; translated from Al-Fazl International, January 21, 2022, p. 9]
