INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

MKAN WELFARE ACTIVITIES

EASTERN REGION JALSA TARBIYYA

JALSA SALANA UK

PAN-AFRICAN AHMADIYYA MUS-

LIM ASSOCIATION (PAAMA)

TAHRIK-E-JADID

LOCAL NEWS

GALLERY

SADR MKAN ATTENDS JALSA TARBIYYA

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF MAJLIS KHUDDAMUL AHMADIYYA NIGERIA (MKAN)

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MKAN FELICITATES WITH MKA-USA ON ITS 45TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Sadr, Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiy-ya Nigeria has attended a-3 day East-ern Region Jalsa Tarbiyya held in War-ri, Delta State between 1st and 3rd August 2014. The Jalsa, its second edition, was attended by dignitaries in the Jama’at which include the Amir Sahib, Dr Mashhud Adenrele Fashola, Sadr, Majis Ansarullah, Alhaj i M.B.Odukoya, Sadr, Lajna Imaillah,

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Mrs Dikko, Jama’at National Amila Members and a host of others. The MKAN Sadr's delegation arrived in Warri on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in order to join hands with the organizers to achieve enhanced preparations. On the Sadr's delegation led by the Sadr Sahib were Bro. Abdul-Rahman Salaudeen (Naib Muh. Ummumi I), Bro. Misbaudeen Adekola (Naib Muh. K-Khalq I), Bro. Monsur Adeagbo (Naib Muh. Samia Wa Basir), Bro. Ishaq Popoola (Muh. Tahrik-e-Jadid), Bro. Yakub Abdul-Salam and Bro. Abdul-Fatai Abdul-Raheem. The MKAN members from the region led by the Naib Sadr (Eastern Region), Bro. Idris Musa provided the needed manpower at all the critical areas of the three-day spiritual gathering. MKAN also offered Radio Broadcast Services throughout the programme to enable members to be acquainted with the Jalsa programmes via radio sets.

The Sadr Sahib and members of the MKAN felicitate with the Sadr Sahib and members of MKA USA on the occasion their 48th National Annual Conference which was held from Sept. 12-14, 2014 at the Chester Country, USA. We pray to the Almighty Allah to grant all its in-tending participants journey mercies. May He

accept this sacrifice from the MKA USA as act of iba'dah; and may He make it a source of inspirations to the youths of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, USA and beyond, Ameen. Wa salaam. Signed: Bro. Abdul-Qadir Abdul-Rafi, Sadr, MKAN

POSTPONEMENT OF FIRST ATFAL-NASIRAT BIENNIAL IJTEMA 2014

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Assalam Alaikum Warahmatullah Wabarrakatuhu. I have a very difficult task of announcing the Postponement of the Atfal/ Nasrat Ijtema which we had scheduled to hold at the Queen Elizabeth College Ilorin, Kwara between the 17th and 24th August, 2014. The decision to postpone the program was taken because of the advice from the Federal Government of Nigeria that religious programmes and other programmes that will involve the participation of more than 500 participants should be postponed in order to effectively control the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) which is spreading in the country at an alarm-ing rate. It is very important to note that the leadership of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya and Lajna Imaillah Nigeria had to take the painful decision, in order to support the efforts of the Govern-ment to curtail the spread of the deadly virus. In taking the decision, we also took cognizance of the fact that the programme is a children's programme and it would be extremely difficult to make the Kids adhere to all the basic hygiene rules required to ensure effective protection from the disease, especially when they are in a group. The leadership of the Majlis Khuddam and Lajna Imaillah acknowledge the tremendous efforts that had been invested by the organizers of the event, especially our hosts, the Jama'at and other members in Ilorin. We however believe that it is only Allah the Almighty that can adequately reward all our efforts in His course. However, we will like to state that the program will Insha Allahu be held in Ilorin Kwara State whenever it will hold. We also solicit for continuous prayers from all members of the Ahmadiyya Community for our dear nation in this very trying period. Long live Ahmadiyya Muslim Community! Long live Nigeria!! Signed: ABDUL-QADIR, ABDUL-RAFI, SADR MKAN

NIGERIAN AMIR CHAIRS 4TH SESSION OF JALSA SALANA UK 2014

The 48th Jalsa Salana (Annual Conference) of the Ah-madiyya Muslim Community in United Kingdom was held at the Haqeeqatul Mahid, Alton, UK from August 29- 31, 2014. The conference which attracted participation of members from around the world happened to be the largest congregation of Ahmadi Muslims around the world. Like the founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim Communi-ty put it, the primary purpose of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's Jalsa Salana is “to enable every sincere

individual to personally experience religious benefits.” The Khalifatul Masih V and the Supreme Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Worldwide, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his helper), delivered the Inaugural Address during the first session of the conference which addressed the Objectives of Jalsa Salana. He also de-livered speeches during the second, third and final sessions. His presen-tations focused on the moral and spiritual development of Ahmadis and other Muslims all over the world. At the fourth Session, the Amir (National President) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Nigeria, Dr. Moshood Adenrele Fashola, Chaired the Session. The sessions featured presentations on: 'A Review of 125 Years History of Ahmadiyyat,' delivered by Mr. Tommy Kallon, President of Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK; 'The Progress of Jama'at is Bonded to Khalifat,' delivered by Maulana Abdul-Majid Tahir, Additional Vakil-ut-Tabshir (London) and; 'Islamic Teachings About Family Life,' delivered by Maulana Ataul-Mujeeb Rashed, Missionary In-Charge & Imam Masjid, London. Other presentations during the three-day live inspiring sessions of the Annual Conference include: 'Cause of World Unrest and its Reme-dy,' delivered by Maulana Mubashir Ahmad Ayaz, Research Cell, Rabwa; Faith Inspiring Incidents of Relationship with Allah,' by. Maulana Mubashir Ahmad Kahlon, Mufti-e-Silsila, Rabwa; For further details please visit http://www.mka-ng.org/

With a view to educating the majlis on ways to be upright

and discharge their duties in the propagation of Islam ul

Ahmadiyya at home and in the society, Osun District

Majlis has organized a though-provoking Officers’ Work-

shop. The event, earlier arranged to start on Friday even-

ing, commenced later on Saturday. The programme kick-

started with community waqar-e-amal (dignity of labour)

The Purpose and Blessings of Jalsa Salana In the blessed words of the

Promised Messiah (as)

Aim of the gathering

“The major aim of the gathering is that the sincere members of the Jama’at

should be able to derive religious benefits and at the same time they should

acquire more knowledge and advance in their God realisation. One ad-

vantage is that meeting their friends will broaden their circle of brotherhood

and it will strengthen the mutual ties.” (Asmani Faisla)

Not an Ordinary Gathering

“It is essential that all those who are able to afford to travel should attend the

JALSA SALANA UK 2014

OSUN DISTRICT MAJLIS ORGANIZES OFFICERS’ WORKSHOP

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Jalsa which is in so many ways a source of blessings.

They should not mind minor losses in this way. God

gives ample reward to sincere believers at every step

and no hardship or trouble goes to waste (it is defi-

nitely rewarded by God).

I should like to repeat that this Jalsa must not be

treated like other ordinary gatherings. This is an affair

that has been based on the succour of God.”

(Ishtihar 7 Dec 1891).

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in the form of sand filling of pot holes on a major road in Osogbo which

had in attendance 17 khuddam.

The theme of the workshop was on rishta nata in which a veteran Jama’at

rishta nata Secretary was invited to discuss the challenges facing couples

in the Jama’at. He addressed the two sections of the youth (the unmarried

and the married) on roles to play with a view to achieving an ideal matri-

monial homes.

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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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THE TAHRIK-E-JADID YEAR 2014

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Dear All, Asalam Alaekum Waramotullah Wabarakatuh. The blessed scheme of Tahrik-e-Jadid was launched by Hazrat Khalifat Mash II (RA) in 1934 to facilitate propagation of the message of AHMADIY-YA throughout the world. For almost 80 years, funds collected through Tahrik-e-Jadid have enabled missions in over 200 countries to be built, helped fledgling branches to build mosques, published translations of the Holy Qur'an and the writings of the Promised Messiah (AS) and supported many Waqfeen- Zibdagi (live

devotees) abroad to spread the teachings of Islam and Ahmadiyya. In the just con-cluded Jalsa Salana UK 2014, Huzur (ATBA) listed some of the achievements of the Jama'at worldwide through this divine scheme. With nearly two months to the end of Tah-rik-e-Jadid year for 2014, Sadr Sahib has directed that we should remind all mem-bers of MKAN to be part of this blessed scheme; and that we should all pay up our promises and also encourage our family members to do the same, as soon as pos-sible. NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL!!! Please let's spread this information among MKAN members and our households. May Allah make it easy for all of us to be benefi-ciaries of its blessings, ameen.

KADUNA DISTRICT MAJLIS DONATES BLOOD

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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OWODE DIL’A HOLDS ATFAL MINI IJTEMA IN GRAND STYLE

The 2014 Atfal Mini Ijtema of Owode Dil’a was marked in grand style between 1st August and 3rd August 2014 in Idiroko, Ogun State. The Programme was held simultaneously with the Assessment Programme in which the Atfal had their Age group Examinations on recommended books for each of the age groups. The first day witnessed a courtesy visit to Oba John Olakunle Ojo, Oniko of Ikolaje, Idiroko, Ogun State and the Chief Imam of Idiroko Central Mosque, Idiroko, Ogun State. The children used the opportunity of their visit to the border area at Idiroko to visit the border of Nigeria and Republic of Benin, during which the assigned Im-migration Officer addressed the children on requirements for any citizen of a coun-try to travel out of his or her own country and some of the things they need to know about their neighbouring country called Republic of Benin.

As part of the Mini Ijtema programme, the chil-dren were fully engaged at different events such as Qur’an Competition, Speech Competition, Quiz Competition and Sporting activities. At the end of programme, the winners at the competi-tions were given prizes and selected to repre-sent the Dil’a in the forthcoming State Mini Ijte-ma scheduled to hold in Ilaro; and hopefully to represent the State at the forthcoming National Atfal Ijtema in Kwara State. The closing session of the programme wit-nessed presence of the dignitaries such Naib Sadr (Administration) - Bro. Saheed Aina - as the Chairman of the Session, Ogun Ilaqa Qaid - Dr. Taofeek Sanni, the Circuit President and the two Resource Persons - The O.C. of Nigerian Immigration Service at Ipokia, in person of Pa. Idris Ibrahim and the O.C. of Nigerian Police Force at Idiroko. The resource persons addressed the children on various security tips as a result of the high level of insecurity being witnessed in the coun-try at the moment. The programme was attended by 120 Atfal from all the nine Muqameen at the Dil’a and its pro-ceedings were fully supported by 44 members of MKAN.

MKAN RADIO SPICES UP WARRI TOWNSHIP

MKAN Radio-an event broadcast station usually managed by MKAN during major events of the Ahmadiyya Community to act as an avenue to assist in the instanta-neous translation of the proceedings at the events and also to re-broadcast some of the programs being done at the event, was received and listened to by some peo-

ple living close to the venue the just concluded Jalsa Tarbiyya of the Eastern Region held in Warri. The listeners called in to ask questions during the live Q&A programs that was broadcast by the station. The listeners who had very nice comments about the program also asked questions about the Ahmadiyya Community which were an-swered by guests at the event. Some of the guests who were interviewed included Dr Enahoro (Naib Amir East AMJN) Dr. Saheed Timehin (Tabligh Sec. AMJN) Alhaji Qasin Akinreti Publicity Secretary,

AMJN). Over 20 calls were received during the live phone-in program held on Saturday 2nd August between 8 and 10pm

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The Sadr, Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Bro Abdul Rafi’ Abdul Quadri was among the

participants at the National Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting of National Youth Council of Nige-

ria (NYCN) held in Abuja August 13, 2014.

The meeting looked at the various crises rocking the national leadership of NYCN and provided all

the necessary way forward plans. It endorsed the need for a new National Congress scheduled to

hold in Abuja by September 2014, and as well empowered the constituted Congress Planning

Committee (CPC) and Electoral Committee (ELECO) to continue driving the processes.

In his contributions, Sadr Sahib implored all the stakeholders in NYCN to be more concerned on

how to finally put the crises in the council to an end. His words: "What we witnessed yesterday

NYCN: SADR ATTENDS NATIONAL CONSULTATIVE MEETING

during the International Youth

Day celebration organized by

the Federal Government was a

shame on the part of NYCN. It

shows that politicians have tak-

en over youth mobilization in

this country.”

On his entourage was Bro.

Ishaq Popoola, the Muhtamin

Tahrik-e-Jadid for MKAN and

Organising Secretary (South-

West Zone) at the National Ex-

ecutive Council of NYCN. The

next National Management

Meeting of NYCN was sched-

uled to hold on August 26,

2014. In attendance were lead-

ership of NYCN, heads of affili-

ated Voluntary Youth Organisa-

tions and State Chairmen of

NYCN.

The new office of the MKAN at Ka-duna Ilaqa was officially opened for use on August 24, 2014. The office is an extraction from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Mosque building in Kaduna, Kaduna State. The Ilaqa executives used the op-portunity provided by the office to hold their monthly meeting for Au-gust 2014. The project was conceived when the MKAN Sadr sahib gave a directive about three years ago; that all ilaqat should have offices. After the complexion of Kaduna cen-tral mosque renovation, the Kaduna Ilaqa made a request through the

KADUNA ILAQA OPENS UP A NEW OFFICE

circuit to Kaduna Jama'at for a portion of the completed hall at the top floor of the mosque building and the request was speedily granted. Many MKAN Members made donations towards the completion of the office. At the moment, the office still needs some furniture.

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MAJLIS ATFAL ABUJA DISTRICT, QURANIC COMPETITION

NAIB SADR (ADMIN) - BRO. SAHEED AINA – DURING THE CLOSING SESSION, OWODE DIL’A ATFAL MINI IJTEMA

APATA PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYTSEM

#JALSAUK 2014: AMIR SAHIB WITH NIGERIA DELE-

GATEs (MALE) AT FAZL MOSQUE LONDON

#JALSAUK 2014: SADR LAJNA, NAIB SADR (SW), MSSN

OLOWOLAYEMO AND OTHERS DURING UK JALSA 2014

NAIB SADR (SW), TOMMY KALLON DURING UK JALSA 2014

#JALSAUK 2014: AMIR SAHIB, MSSN IN CHARGE WITH NI-

GERIA DELEGATEs (FEMALE) DURING UK JALSA 2014

#JALSAUK 2014: NAIB SADR SW, Bro A.G. Omopariola, ex-

changing pleasantry with The Huzur Atba.