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MKAN WELFARE ACTIVITIES

ILAQA ACTIVITIES

NYCN: BOT ORGANIZES A NA-TIONAL MANAGEMENT MEETING

FOREIGN NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

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BENIN MUQAMIN LAUNCHES TABLE TENNIS TABLE

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF MAJLIS KHUDDAMUL AHMADIYYA NIGERIA (MKAN)

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MKAN ATTENDS MKA BENIN REPUBLIC IJTEMA 2014

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the purchase of the table tennis is to keep members of Majlis Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya in the muqami and by extension Dila physically and mentally fit. He said further, it would instil the spirit of sportsmanship among the Majlis Khuddam in Edo delta ilaqa. This he concluded is aimed at ensuring active participation in table tennis and other games in the coming African sport festival to be hosted by Nigeria.

The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya of Benin Republic (MKAB) recently held her annual convention from September 19 - 21, 2014 at Dassa Zoume in Benin Republic. The theme for this year's Convention was tagged: "Majlis Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya, A Role Model to World Youth." On arrival in Benin Republic, the MKAN Delegation which comprised of Bro. Saheed Omolaoye (Naib Sanat Tijarat) and Bro. Sodiq Idowu (Naib Motamad II) were warmly received by the Naib Sadr MKA Benin at Porto Vono before they were lodged at the venue of the Ijtema. The three days spiritual

gathering featured lectures, road possession, four educational competitions (Recitation of the Holy Qu'ran, Qaseedah, Speech & Quiz) and four sporting events (Football, Tug-of-War, Sack Race & Relay Race) among the twelve regions in MKAB (Cotonou, Porto No-vo, Loqossa, Bohicon, Dassa, Save, Para-kou, Bassila, Nattengo, Kandi, Djougou & Mallanville). During the Closing Session, the MKAB presented a plaque to MKAN in appre-ciation of her attendance and MKAN too pre-sented a plaque to MKAB for their successful outing at the Ijtema 2014.

The Naib Sadr South-Eastern Region, Bro Musa Idris, Qaid Ilaqa Edo Delta, Bro Mustafa Islam and other qaideen launched the newly purchased table ten-nis for Benin Muqami on 14th September 2014 after the state meeting of the ilaqa. The meeting held at the Ahmadiyya Mus-lim Jama’at mosque, Benin City, Edo state. The Benin Muqami Qaid, Bro Shehu Momoh in his speech said the reason for

BOT RESOLVES THE CRISIS IN NYCN

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In a build up to the new national congress of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the Board of Trustees of NYCN called a Management meeting which was held in Abuja on September 24, 2014. The meeting which was coordinated by the BOT Chairman, Chief Ma-kole Omo Azugbene, was attended by Thirty Two (32) State Chapters and Fifty one (51) member Organizations; Sadr sahib and Bro. Ishaq Popoola represented the MKAN. The meeting examined the crises facing the national leadership of NYCN and provided the necessary supports in order to restore the National Youth Council to its pride of place. In a Communique issued at the end of the meeting, which was signed by the BOT Chairman and Hon. Agharase Idugbor (Former NYCN President), the NYCN National Management Meeting resolved as follows: 1. That we accept dissolution of all existing leadership by the Courts, and disassociate from whoever is parading as President and Executive Members of the youth council. 2. That no person, group, organization, state chapter or law firm has the authority of the Board of Trustees to litigate on its behalf on any matter concerning the leadership of the council. 3. That all matters pending in court in the name of the Incorporated Trustees of the National youth Council of Nigeria are hereby withdrawn, including the two appeals filed against suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/272/2013. 4. That in view of the inability of the Congress Planning Committee (CPC) and Electoral Com-mittee (ELECO) to discharge the verdict of the federal High Court Abuja, owing to circum-stances beyond their control, and in line with relevant Sections of the Constitution of the Youth Council, set up a 7- Man Congress Planning Committee and 7-Man Electoral Commit-tee, one from Geo-Political zone and a representative from the Federal Ministry of Youth De-velopment to, within 90 days, conduct a free fair credible election to produce a new National Executive Council.

OGUN ILAQA HOSTS SADR SAHIB

In continuation of his courtesy visits, the Sadr Sahib was at the monthly meeting of Ogun Ilaqa which was held in Abeokuta, from September 13 to 14, 2014. While at the Meeting, Sadr sahib used the opportunity of his visit to brief the

MKAN members on the recent updates and the proposed programmes and projects of MKAN. His addresses focused on MKAN participation in NYCN activities, Atfal pro-grammes, faith matters, effective use of social media platforms, Ebola Virus Diseases (EVD) and its lessons. While speaking on the Ebola Virus Diseases and its lessons, he noted that, “One of the greatest lessons of the EVD is the ability to quickly offer interventions to neighbours’ prob-lems. if Nigerians, and particularly the government, had quickly intervened initially when the virus broke out in some neighbouring West Africa countries, it might have helped the victims and reduce the risk of experiencing it here in Nigeria.” He advised members to pray fervently for Nigeria and other countries experiencing this danger. Likewise, members should always assist people at the urgent point of need and not when it is late. More so, he rejoiced with the MKAN Ogun Ilaqa who is currently MKAN’s Best Ilaqa for the year 2014, and encouraged the state officials to do more this year if the state wishes to retain the flag. Participants at the meeting were allowed to ask the Sadr Sadr different questions bothering on their minds in which he answered satisfactorily. The Sadr Sahib was accompanied to the state Meeting by Bro. Oriolowo Murtada (Muhtamin Ishaat), Bro. Idris Jamiu A. (Motamad Mulk 1), Bro. Idowu Sodiq (Add Motamad Mulk), Bro. MTO Amode (Muhtamin khidmat khaliq) and Bro. Oladiti Taofeek (Add Muh. Ta'lim).

A powerful crowd – pulling, heart-touching and fact-

loaded 2-day public lecture was organized by Oyo Ilaqa

Majlis between 29th and 30th August, 2014 to educate

and inform the non-Ahmadis some of the teachings of

the Ahmadiyya Jama’at as illustrated in the Qur’an and

Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (saw). The lecture was held

The news of the death of Pa Sheu Ahmad Sanni, father of Sadr, Lajna

Imaillah Nigeria, Mrs Bashirat Olajumoke Dikko, was announced at early

hours of Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Iwo, Osun State.

Until illness which led to his demise, Pa Sanni was once Iwo Jama’at Presi-

dent. He was a devoted and an active Ahmadi. In fact, it was confirmed that

he paid his chada am and chada majlis to date. Despite being on sickness

for long time, he would always pay his dues as at when due and would in

fact show annoyance to the collector when he was not reminded to render

his financial obligations. The burial rite started after Asr prayer and a large

NS SOUTH-WEST LEADS MKAN DELEGATION TO THE FUNERAL CEREMONY OF PA. SANNI

OYO ILAQA HOLDS PUBLIC LECTURE

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fraction of Nigeria Jama’at were in attendance. The

Janaza prayer led by Alh A.G. Daramola (Circuit Mis-

sionary Monatan) was graced by Alh A.A. Alatoye (Naib

Amir, S/W), who represented Amir Sahib, Dr M.A. Fas-

hola; Alh A. Iromini (AMJ G.S); Alh M.M. Odukoya

(Sadr Majlis Ansarullah); Bro A.G. Omopariola (Naib

Sadr S.W, MKAN); and Alh A.G. Oladipupo (Circuit.

Miss. Osogbo).

Also in attendance were Circuit Presidents of Ede,

Osogbo, Monatan, Hufaz Opayemi; Hafiz Shobambi;

Circuit Missionaries of Ede, Apata and Ibadan. Lajna

Immaillah top officers were largely at the event.

The MKAN Mulk delegates led by bro Abd Ganiyy

Omopariola also paid last rite to the repose body of late

Pa Sanni. In fact, the news reached them while con-

cluding their regional Mulk meeting in Ibadan and had

to move from Ibadan (Oyo State) to Iwo (Osun State)

for the Janaza. In this noble visit were Ilaqat Qaideen of

Oyo, Lagos and Osun; some Mulk officers; Dila

Qaideen of Ibadan, Osogbo, Ede, Ife and Mushin. Pa

Sheu Ahmad Sanni died at age 82 years. May his soul

rest in peace amin.

at Transformer bus stop Olorunsogo along Lagos – Ibadan Expressway,

Ibadan; the location of the lecture is in the heart of Ibadan where non-

Ahmadi scholars reside and famous Arabic Institute situated.

“Signs of Dajjal and raising of Mujadid at the end of each century” and

“Unity of God” are topics delivered at the lecture by Missionaries Mu-

hammed Apooyin and Abdul Lateef Adelegan respectively.

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PAN-AFRICAN AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION (PAAMA)

MORE THAN 550,000 PEOPLE JOIN AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN PAST YEAR

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Welcome to the Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association (PAAMA) UK website and thank you for your interest in our Association. PAAMA is a subsidiary organization within the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK and is comprised of all Ahmadi Muslims of African origin living in the UK. Under-pinned by the Community’s motto ‘Love For All, Hatred For None’, PAAMA is a unique, dynamic and vibrant Association serving not only the needs of its mem-

bers but British society as a whole and the conti-nent of Africa at large. The raison d’etre of PAAMA is that of uniting together Ahmadi Muslims of African descent in the diaspora under one umbrella. It seeks to inculcate moral and spiritual values into its membership so that they can better con-tribute to the society in which they live as well as to provide a platform to enlighten the people of Africa about religious affairs and secular matters. The aim of this website is to give you a range of information about PAAMA as well as a flavour of our activities. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we could be of further assistance to you. Wassalam. Yours humbly, Tommy Kallon. President Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Asso-ciation UK

At the Jalsa Salana UK 2014, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered an annual report of the global activities and progress of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. His Holiness delivered the report during the second day of the 48th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) which was held at Hadeeqatul Mahdi in Hampshire, United Kingdom, from August 29 – 31, 2014. During his report, His Holiness announced that 555,235 people had joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community during the past year. He also announced that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community now established in 206 countries of the world and that during the

past year Ahmadi Muslim communities had been established in Belize and Uruguay for the very first time. His Holiness further announced that during the past year, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community had completed the translation of the Holy Quran into the Maori language and thus the Community had now translated the entire Quran into 72 languages. Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said that the progress of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was due to Help of Allah and indeed many people had been guided towards the truth of Ahmadiyyat Islam by Allah the Almighty through dreams. For further details please visit http://www.mka-ng.org/

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RISHTANATAH: OSOGBO MAJLIS ORGANISES WORKSHOP

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In a bid to identify challenges facing Ahmadi couples at home and find lasting solution to them as done at national level, Osogbo Muqami has organized a 3-day Rishtanatah workshop between Friday, 19th September and Sunday, 21st Septem-ber, 2014. The theme of the workshop “Our Homes, Our Lives, Our Duties” is meant to x-ray problems being faced by both men and women and give advice where necessary with a view to living ideal lives among them. The event had in attendance including majlis khuddam, members of Ansarullah, Lajna Imail-lah, Atfal, and Nasrat. The workshop started on Friday with a public lecture on ‘Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the Bible’ de-

livered by Muallim Apooyin Muhammad Warris supported by Hafiz Raji Abd. Rafiq. During the workshop, the mar-ried and unmarried members were identified and were grouped separately. Besides, as a food for the souls of the married, a lecture on ‘Management and Challenges of matrimony among married’ was delivered. Many useful points on how to keep a good home were highlighted. It was advised that a man needs to be truthful, responsible and responsive in the control of the house, spend within his budget, be-ing mature, be aware that not every time his wife food should be tasty, and above all, study his wife very well. This session was anchored by Pa I. Adewale (Circuit Rishta Nata Sec.) and Pa Adelakun (Osogbo Jamaat Rishta Nata Sec.). Simultaneously, the unmarried group was not left out and they were advised on how to lead a good life as an Ah-madi Muslims. They were enjoined to abstain from forni-cation and heed to advice of Holy Prophet (SAW) on fasting regularly to avert lustful thoughts capable of luring them into such immoral act. The session was moderated by Alh Olu Lawal (State Murabi Atfal). It will elate you to read that the workshop was not only lectures but it included sporting and educational events between the three halqas in the Muqami.

SADR HOSTS A MEETING WITH MEMBERS IN CALABAR

In order to continue its humanitarian services to the soci-ety, Kaduna district again held a blood donation service where 9 pints of blood were donated. The service, which is its third, lasted for two hours. Kaduna Majlis has had first blood donation in January 25, 2014 where 8 pants of blood were donated while the second was held on 17th of March 2014 in which they donated 16 pants. Kaduna Region had been donating blood regularly since 2009. It used to have about 12 regular donors every three months. As a result, it received an award as the first Muslim organization that donates blood regularly in Kaduna state.

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NYCN: IBADAN SW LG CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

MAJLIS MEMBERS PAID COURTESY VISIT TO SADR

National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN) Ibadan South West Local Government, celebrated International Youth Day on October 1, 2014 with members of voluntary youth organi-zations and faith-based organizations in the local govern-ment along with presentation of award to some past leaders of the youth council and some notable personalities.

Members of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, most of whom are Dil’a Qaideen and Ilaqa Qaideen, paid a courtesy visitation to Sadr, Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, Bro Abd. Rafi’ abdul Quadri at his residence in Felele, Iba-dan during the Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Notable among the personalities are Qaid Ilaqa, Oyo and Ogun (Bro Dikko Daud and Dr. Sanni Taofeeq) respectively.

Others are Qaideen Dil’a, Apata, Oluyole-Ona Ara, Omi Adio, Oyo, Monatan, Coca-Cola and Ibadan.

A lecture titled “Protecting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Any Inde-pendent for the Youth” was delivered by Qaid Ilaqa, Majlis khuddam ul Ahmadiyya, Oyo state, Bro. Dikko Daud. The programme was held at youth centre Ososami, Ibadan.

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AMIR PREACHES PEACE, LOVE & SELFLESS SERVICE TO POLITICIANS

The Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Nigeria, Dr Mashhud Adenrele Fashola charges the politicians to always fulfill their electoral promises through peace and love to the electorates as they prepare for 2015 general elections. Making this known in his Eid-ul-Adha sermon at Ibadan Circuit Eid ground recently, Amir also decried the level of insecurity in the country and called on the government to rise up to this challenges and bring a lasting solution to it. He also urged the politicians to always be selfless in their quest to serve the country, reminding them of the pledge they made during their oath of office as this can only

OSOGBO MUQAMI ADDS MORE MOSQUES AS FOUNDATION LAYING AND DECKING HELD

Osogbo Muqami has added four additional mosques in its locality, totaling seven with the support and donation of some members as three mosques are underway to make it ten. Recently at Osogbo Jama’at, Almighty Allah (SWT) has been blessing it with more mosque construction develop-ments. The Jama’at had, hitherto, for many years only three mosque buildings. But lately, Allah (SWT) has been using some members for this greatly rewarded sacrifice as they donate more mosques for the Jama’at at various locations in the metropolis. This development has therefore increased the mosque number from three to seven including four con-gregational mosques. As at the time of this report, three additional mosques are underway and shall soon further make AMJ Osogbo mosques ten. Significantly, foundation laying event of one of the three mosques underway held on Saturday, 18th Octo-ber, 2014 at Kelebe Area, Osogbo. This mosque work is intended to be built by a khadim, Bro Qasim Oyinlola on a

vacant land situated at his own house. The event was con-ducted by the Jama’at President, Alh A.G. Akere, the Cir-cuit Missionary, Alh A.G. Oladipupo, Missionary Atikullah Akeugberu, the donor and Bro Maruf Omolaoye. Incidentally later the same day, another call came from the Circuit Missionary at instance of Alh H.O. Sumonu for mosque deck concreting labour work against next morning Sunday, 19th October, 2014. This mosque work has reached deck milestone and is solely built by the former AMJ Nigeria Amir, an indigene of Osogbo, Osun State. He had wanted Jama’at members had share out of the re-wards and so he called for Waqar-e-Amal. In true spirit of Waqar-e-Amal and selfless work, members trooped out in spite of absence of some Ansarullah and Khuddam who on that weekend attended their respective Shoora at Ojokoro, Lagos. Despite being an impromtu call, 18 Khuddam, 11 Ansarullah, 15 Lajna and 4 Nasra mem-bers worked on the mosque deck filling.

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Amir Nigeria leading Eid-ul-Adha prayer

Ibadan Majlis celebrates Welfare week with less-privileged

Coca-Cola Majlis holds Welfare Week in grand style

Majlis marks Welfare Week with Humanitarian Activities

Oyo Ilaqa Holds Public Lecture

Osogbo Muqami Organizes a Workshop on Marriage

Mkan member donating blood as part of welfare Activities