Salam and Istighfar

Friday Sermon, 21 December 2001: Salam and Istighfar

AI summary.

In this Friday Sermon, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (rh) speaks about the divine attribute as-Salam and the significance of spreading the greeting of peace in light of verses from the Holy Qur’an and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa). He explains how the Holy Qur’an conveys peace upon earlier prophets, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Aaron, and expounds upon the deeper meanings of these accounts in the Holy Qur’an. Furthermore, he presents the writings and revelations of the Promised Messiah (as) emphasizing mutual reconciliation, universal sympathy, and the greater jihad of self-purification. In conclusion, he stresses the vital importance of seeking forgiveness through Istighfar and turning to God in repentance.

Topics: Divine attribute as-Salam · Islamic greeting of peace · Prophets in the Holy Qur’an · Reconciliation and universal sympathy · Jihad of self-purification · Significance of Istighfar