MAY 2018 | VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5

ATFAL DAY ABUJA DISTRICT OJODU DISTRICT holds SADR fetes Children Waqar-e-Amal, attends prepares at LCC OMI-ADIO local farmlands 3rd Ramadan Lecture MAY 2018 PAGE 2

Oyo State attends Youth Development Workshop (By Rasheed Animasaun)

ot less than 20 members of Majlis NKhuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Oyo State have attended and participated actively in a youth development conference tagged #YouthEmpowered2018 to complement their entrepreneurial knowledge and training acquired during the Oyo State Economic Summit.

e #YouthEmpowered2018 was organized and sponsored by the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) and held in four different locations in the country. For Ibadan, the 3-day intensive training featured: Personal Life Training; Business Seminar and Business Grant competition at Daylan Events and Conference Centre, Sango-Poly/Eleyele Road, Ibadan between 24th and 26th April, 2018. e Group with the best idea was selected out of 30 other groups and NBC promised to start up and/or sponsor their business proposals while 4 other runner up submitted their details, although nothing has been promised yet. But it is hoped that those teams might have opportunity for internship programmes with the Company. Some Majlis members, who attended, fell under this category; Alhamdulillahir Rabbil aalamin. However, a Majlis member, Bro AbdurRasheed Animasaun, got a gift for being one of the six participants who mobilized more than 10 people for the summit after registration had closed. He and other five awardees were promised a private session with one of the mentors who were the programme managers (Kasher Ltd) or experts from other realms of life. At the end, participants who completed their online registration prior to the conference were given certificate of participation while others were promised e- certificate to be sent to their respective emails addresses. MAY 2018 PAGE 3 Oyo State holds inter-District Debate (By Rasheed Animasaun)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State held an inter-District Debate between Apata and MOmi-Adio on 7th April, 2018. e debate was held during April State Meeting/Tahajjud on the topic "e Death of Jesus Christ (as). e programme was coordinated by the Tabligh Team as audience were advised to take note of the Ayaat and memorize them for the defense of their faith. e programme is hope to continue in subsequent months while some other Dil'aat will compete on the same or other topics.

Stop the Crime: Abeokuta District orientates Al-Ameen Pupils (By Isha'at Officer, Abeokuta Dila)

n line with the directive of Sadr, Majlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, Eng. Saheed Aina, to sensitize the Iyoungsters in public and private schools to shun crime, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abeokuta District has orientated the pupils of Al-Ameen Group of Schools Annex, Abiola Way, Abeokuta on 16th March, 2018 with twelve Majlis members in attendance. Bro, Hameed Olubunmi, while addressing the pupils, emphasized that most of these crimes start from them at tender age and become part of them till they grow old. He, however, urged them to report any form of crime around them to the school authority and encourage others in doing so as this would make our society a crime-free. Atfal Day: Ojodu District fetes Children at LCC (By Raqeeb Akinyemi) o create a relaxing atmosphere to appreciate According to District Qaid, Bro Abdur Raqeeb Akinyemi, nature and enjoy themselves, Majlis the Atfal Day, the first of its kind, was full of fun for the TKhuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ojodu Dil'a has kids. ey had the free will to see few animals at the centre feted the Ahmadi children between 7 and 15 years at and play some games. Conservation Centre, Ajah, during the Atfal e Lekki Conservation Centre is widely acclaimed as an Day held in April, 2018. icon of nature conservation and pearl of ecotourism; LCC MAY 2018 PAGE 4

represents the flagship project of NCF for the preservation of the unique biodiversity, scenic, natural, scientific and recreational values of the coastal environs of the south-western Nigeria. It is therefore one of the best urban parks to satiate visitors' curiosity of nature. Without doubt, the children have always done so well in terms of educational assessment. e last two Ijtema results are there to see. For certain, the Dil'a does not relent in giving them the best in terms of ta'leem and tarbiyyah, but, mixing it with fun as they had it on Atfal Day is key as they were very delighted to have it. ere were 26 Atfal members and 7 handlers in an engagement that lasted for 4 hours 30 minutes.

Ota District organises Atfal, Nasrat Day (By Lukman Bankole)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ota District has organised Atfal and Nasrat Day on 8th MApril, 2018 to celebrate the significance of the day with the children. e programme had the presence of Ota Circuit President,

Alhaji Dada, Ota District Qaid and Ota Circuit Lajna President, among others in attendance. ese guests, in their separate speeches, admonished the children to embrace peaceful and morally-upright lives and be good ambassadors of Islam. e total number of children who attended the event was 258: 127 Atfal and 131 Nasrat.

Nat'l Waqar-e-Amal: Ibadan District o ensure a free flow of vehicular movement and prevent mends bad road occurrence of accident, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, (By Moshood Adenekan) TIbadan District has filled the potholes on Born Photo Junction on 6th May, 2018 as part of its National Waqar-e-Amal Programme. e Majlis worked on the road, which leads to Oja-Oba, Orita-Merin MAY 2018 PAGE 5

and Oke-Ado Markets, as a community development service to the people. e work, which took more than 2hours 30 minutes, was undertaken by 38 Majlis members using shovels and empty cement bags, among others.

Waqar-e-Amal: Etsako District works on farm (by Suleiman Abu Isa)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Etsako District has worked on her farm located at Ahmadiyya Hospital Land, Auchi on M6th May, 2018 as part of its Waqar-e-amal Programme. e management of Etsako District Farm is aimed at meeting all the financial demands of the MKAN that may come up during the year. e work was honoured by 12 Khuddam for six hours.

Jami'a Locality holds 5th Symposium, awards best Khuddam (by Abdul Roqeeb Ogunrinde)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Jami'a Nazeem Sihat Jismani, Bro. Rofeeq Olabode; Locality has held its 5th symposium to Naib Dil'a Qaid II, Bro. Lukmon Adegbola; Msend forth old members and welcome new Lecturer at Jamiatul Mubashireen, Miss. Firdous members on 2nd May, 2018 at Jami'atul Mubashireen, Ogundare; Raiz, Jamiatul Mubashireen, Hafiz Ilaro, Ogun State. Munawwar Akinyemi and the Host, Qaid Jamia e programme was chaired by Naib State Qaid, Ogun Muqami, Bro. Abdul Hakeem Jamiu. Ilaqa, Bro. Ayelaagbe Jabbar. Other dignitaries include: In his speech, Bro Jamiu appreciated the efforts of Ilaro Dil'a Qaid, Bro. Asuni Ishaq, represented by Dil'a the Principal, Jamiatul Mubashireen, Maulvi MAY 2018 PAGE 6

Nadeem Wasih and the Principal, Ahmadiyya Science a speech on the topic “Peaceful Co-existence College, Miss. Bashirudeen Abideen for allowing the amidst Youth: A Way for Unity, said, quoting Majlis Khuddam to have meeting with the students and Albert Einstein, that peace cannot be achieved count them as part of the Majlis. by force but by understanding. He explained He stated some of the achievements of the Majlis, further that peace should be proclaimed and mentioning that Jamia Muqami was among the best demonstrated by Muslims especially Ahmadis. Muqameen. Another great achievement was the first Atfal “Peace should reign between us all irrespective Muqami Camp which was coordinated by Jamia Muqami of our religions and believes”. for the first time. Awards of Certificate was given to two best e chairman, Bro. Ayelaagbe Jabar, in his speech, officers, Abdul Roqeeb Ogunrinde and Abdul mentioned that members should all strive to sacrifice their Qayyum Salaudeen, who served the Majlis with lives and property for the sake of Almighty Allah, resilience throughout the Imarah. encouraging everyone to strive hard to raise this great Election for the Qaid was also conducted Muqami, the Dil'a and the Ilaqa to the greatest level, not by the Dil'a Qaid and the entourage present. forgetting to be a mirror to other people according to the 68 Khuddam and 60 Atfal were present at the motto of MKAN “Model for World Youth”. event. e Guest Lecturer, Hafiz Majeed Adeleke, who delivered

Waqar-e-Amal: Ikorodu District clears, fills abandoned road (by Ibrahim Awe)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ikorodu District has cleared and filled the abandoned road beside Sawmill Mosque, Igbogbo on 5th May, 2018 to make it accessible for road users as part of Mits Waqar-e-Amal programme. MAY 2018 PAGE 7

e dignity of labour, which took more than six hours, was undertaken by 21 Majlis members, 6 Atfal, 5 community members and 2 Lajna members using shovels, rakes and wheel barrow, among others. e work also makes the environment tidy and secured to prevent any immoral act at night. e residents were grateful for Majlis efforts because it is prayer answered as they have been waiting patiently for government to come to their rescue.

Atfal Day: L/Island District takes kids to LCC (by Abdul Hafees Babatunde) ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, District has taken its children to Lekki MConservation Centre (LCC), Chevron, Lekki, Lagos to commemorate the Atfal Day held on 6th May, 2018. Meanwhile, it is with great enthusiasm as parents of Majlis Atfal and their female counterparts (Nasrat) released their wards to mingle with other children in commemorating the

Day. According to the Dil'a Qaid, the event was a milestone to make the children experience natural conservation of animals and feel their course of nature. Different animals were seen and their cohabitation was a great experience. While funs were at its peak, education and enlightenment on the conservation were given to the children by LCC Officials and knowledge (Islamic Perspective) about animals as beauty of nature was handled by two Dil'a Qaideen, Bro. Abdul Hafees Babatunde and Bro. Ishaq Olagunju respectively. e memorable event, attended by 76 Atfal and 11 Khuddam, also featured games such as land ludo, land draught, land chess, table tennis, basketball, football and volleyball. Some animals the children were exposed to include: tortoises, monkeys, baboons, snakes, crocodile, different fish with different ponds, peacocks, squirrels and ancient snails, etc. MAY 2018 PAGE 8

Abuja District holds Waqar-e-Amal, prepares local farmlands (by Miftau Muhammed)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abuja District e District also received a word of encouragement has held its Waqar-e-Amal at Ahmadiyya from Naib Sadr (North), Bro Ahmad Badamosi, to be MCentral Mosque, Abuja recently where 27 visiting security agencies and traditional leaders in its Majlis members undertook the work. district. e advice was given at Azare, Bauchi State e Majlis employed the use of mower, hoes and cutlass to cut during the Northern Regional Mulk Meeting held on the grasses and clears the surroundings. 25th April, 2018. According to the information reaching Al-Irfan Bulletin, the Besides, It was also resolved that the State Qaid and Majlis choice of Mosque environs for Waqar-e-Amal is that a Naib Sadr (North) would be visiting the area within new Central Missionary has just been posted there. the resources available for training and retraining of In a related development, two Muqameen, Dutse and members just as monthly Score-Card has been Gwagwalada, have started farming in their localities to enhance introduced in Abuja FCT Ilaqa to further enhance their financial status. performance in MKAN activities.

Clarion Call: Naib Sadr (North) tours Nassarawa District (by Ahmad Badamosi)

s part of his call to ensure effective and efficient administration at District and Local levels within the Northern region, Naib Sadr (North), Bro Ahmad Badamosi, has embarked on a-day tour to ANassarawa District recently in company of State Qaid, Bro Miftau Muhammad. 22 Khuddam were in attendance from Onda and Nassarawa Localities while Umasha and Ara Localities were not represented. According to the reports, they expressed happiness and called for more visitation from the Mulk while MAY 2018 PAGE 10

Waqar-e-Amal: Ogun State begins Secretariat Construction

(by Isha'at Team)

agreeing that the next Ilaqa meenting should be held in Nassarawa a j l i s K h u d d a m - u l - District. Also, the Regional Mulk Meeting, coming up in July, Ahmadiyya, Ogun State would take place in Nassarawa, which they also expressed joy for h a s b e g u n t h e this decision. M construction of its Secretariat located at e following morning, a quick visit was made to Onda Muqami Oke-Oniye Central Mosque, Abeokuta members. e place is about 1 hour 40 minutes to and from on 13th April, 2018. Nassarawa Muqami. Nasarrawa Muqami is central to other According to the State Qaid, Bro Ibrahim Muqameen. Idris, who was very elated with members' According to NS North, the last Northern Regional Meeting was disposition towards the task, the dream also held at Azare, Bauchi State. is was attended in larger number started with the help of Almighty Allah by local members and Khuddam. Both the other members of the and Alhaji Jamiu Oje, Chairman, Building Jama'at and Khuddam were around to welcome us. Members of the Planning Committee. Members who were not less than 71, Jama'at and Circuit Missionary, Mallam Ayuba Muhammad, all according to the reports, showed a great expressed their happiness for our visitation. deal of commitment, determination, In his speech, Mallam Ayuba pleaded with Mulk to make regular doggedness and endurance throughout visits to Azare, saying that we have members of Jama'at in about the arduous task. 104 communities with total membership of about 120,000. Continuing, he said out of this, we have approximately about 60,000 Khuddam which make up this entire population. Responding, NS North promised that the Mulk would take it as a responsibility to be visiting them regularly. MAY 2018 PAGE 10

Ilisan-Remo Locality holds Waqar-e-Amal, visits elders (by Abdul Azeez Ogunnusi)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilisan-Remo Locality has held its Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour) on 8th May, 2018 at one Mama House by cutting and clearing the weeds and grasses which have defamed the Mhouse and the road. Besides, the District also paid visitation to some elders in the Jama'at as part of its welfare programme. Pa Adelaja Yinusa, Pa Simisaye Rasheed and Mr Awolaja Rasheed were visited by 3 Majlis members.

Atfal/Nasrat Day: Ikorodu District fetes children at Olumo Rock by Mika'il Lamina

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ikorodu District has feted its male and female children at Olumo Rock, MAbeokuta, Ogun State to mark this year's Atfal and Nasrat Day on 12th May, 2018. e programme had in attendance 51 Atfal, 65 Nasrat, 13 Khuddam and 15 Lajna Imaillah members. At the historic rock, the children were informed about the story of Olumo and meaning of Igi Ose, story behind the four bedroom flat, granding rock and the history of the three Paramount Rulers in Abeokuta, among others. e event took the participants more than 8 hours while the children were served with delicacies to enjoy the remarkable day.

Kogi State holds Waqar-e-Amal amid two villages (by Abdul Azeez Ibrahim) ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Kogi State held its Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour) Mbetween Iyah Gbede and Iluhagba villages on 12th May, 2018. According to reports, the villages were places where Islam is not well pronounced and practised. 14 Khuddam and 4 Atfal attended the community development service programme. MAY 2018 PAGE 11

47 Khuddam attends Abuja Circuit Ramadan Lecture (by Miftau Muhammed)

ot fewer than 47 members of Majlis Meanwhile, the third speaker, Alhaji Olatundun Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abuja Ilaqa Bunyamin delivered lecture on "Building Nattended Abuja Circuit Ramadan Tafsir held Resilient Relationship in Marriage”. He started on May 2018. by defining what a home is. Home means woman e programme, which fell on Ahmadiyya Khilafat Day or man. e builders of the home are parents of celebration, had the presentations of three lecturers. e the spouse. e husband is the director while the first lecturer, Barr. Muhammad Bashir Badr, spoke on "e wife is the manager of the home. Importance of Khilafat in Islam" with reference to Qur'an He stressed that we should avoid misleading 24:56. ourselves in marriage, realizing that women are a Quoting the Hadith of the Holy Prophet (saw), Badr favour to the family. e consequence of a hard- explained that prophecy of Khilafat institution after 30 hearted husband leads to unhappy home and a years before the appearance of tyrant leaders, has been broken family. All husbands should care for their fulfilled and later Khilafat would once be re-established. wives as exemplified by the Prophet. All wives e second speaker, Dr. Ibrahim Yaqub, spoke on "e should be submissive at all time for their Good, Bad and Ugly Use of Drugs". He said that abuse of husbands. He admonished us to show love for one drugs like cocaine and codine is common these days another and be righteous in our actions. We must among the students especially. guide ourselves against fire and strive for paradise. He urged parents to be watchful and careful as some of Baba used a lot of illustration with reference to the them used to cook these drugs with noodles. He observed Qur'an, Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and his that so many kind of things are being packed and smoked experience. even in the hospital. MAY 2018 PAGE 12

2nd Etsako District Ramadan Lecture: Public urged on Societal Reformation ((by Abdul Ahad) embers of the public have been urged to embrace moral Mvalues with a vie w to enhancing societal reformation. e statement was made during the 2nd Annual Ramadan Public Lectures organised by Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Etsako District with the theme "Ramadan: Enhancing Moral Values and Societal Reformation" held between 19th and 27th May, 2018. e programme, held on every Saturday and Sunday during Ramadan, had an average of 4 hours with not less than 74 participants which include members of the Majlis Khuddam and all other auxiliary bodies in the Jama'at. e programme was rotated among the Muqameen in the District including: Irekpai, Imiegba, Iviaro and Iviukhua respectively. e major topics discussed include: Ramadan: Enhancing Moral Value and Societal Reformation by Miss. AbdulRafiu Ibrahim; Blessings in the Month of Ramadan by Bro. Idris Ibrahim; Ramadan: Training and Reformation of Both Self and Society by Miss. Monsoor Bonojo and Importance of Reading and Recitation of the Holy Qur'an in the Month of Ramadan by Miss. Muhammed Yusuf. e chief host of the event include: Mallam Yunus Gimba Idris (Auchi Circuit President), Yusuf Momoh Sani (Agbede Circuit President), Mu'allim Tirmizi Adeniran (Auchi Circuit Missionary) and Yahya Ayaghena (Agbede Circuit Missionary) while the hosts are Bro. Suleman Abu Isa (Etsako Dil'a Qaid), Bro. Suleiman Aminu (Naib Sadr SS/SE), Bro. Islam Mustafa (Edo/Delta Ilaqa Qaid) and Bro. Idris Musa (Former Naib Sadr SS/SE).

Etsako District holds Khilafat, Atfal/Nasrat Day (by Abdul Ahad)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Etsako District has held Khilafat Day together with Atfal and Nasrat Day on 27th May, 2018 at Iviukhua, Etsako to groom the children in Islamic ways and Mcreate in them the sense of belonging to the Jama'at. MAY 2018 PAGE 13

e major highlight of the events includes: Lecture: “Khilafat-ul-Ahmadiyya: A Divine Blessing” was delivered by Miss. AbdulR afiu I br ahim; Competitions on: Qur'an, Quiz, Hadith, Salat also ensued; Advice was given to the Children by Suleman Abu Isa (Etsako Dila Qaid) and Excursion to River Niger at Agenebode. Other events include presentation of gifts to all participants at the programme and social-bonding. ere was a good turnout at the event with 155 attendees comprising 44 Atfal, 40 Nasrat, 28 Khuddam, 11 Lajna, 17 Ansarullah and 15 toddlers (Special Attendees).

Sadr MKAN attends 3rd Ramadan Lecture, eulogises Omi-Adio District (by Mujeeb Apooyin)

adr, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, Engr Saheed Aina, has eulogised Omi-Adio SDistrict for its continuous plans in organizing Ramadan public lecture to propagate the teachings of Islam-ul-Ahmadiyya in the society. He made this known during its third annual Ramadan public lecture held on 19th May, 2018 at Saint Andrew Open Field, Omi-Adio, Ibadan. Engr Aina, who was the Chairman of the event, in his address, equally reckoned with numerous activities of Omi-Adio district that has actually placed them high among others while the entire Jama'at was appreciated for their magnanimous supports to Khuddam activities. e guest lecturer, Muallim Muhammad Wa'iz Apooyin, who talked on “Islamic World in the 21st Century: Challenges and Way Out”, dissected the topic within almost two hours to the charming delight of all attendees. Guests who had earlier sought permission to leave were carried away until the lecturer MAY 2018 PAGE 14

concluded on the final note. e Chief Imam, Omi-Adio Community, Fadilat-e- Sheikh AbdLateef Abiola, in his speech, appreciated Ahmadi Muslim Youths and the entire Jama'at for their efforts in propagating the true teachings of Islam just as he christened the guest lecturer as a blessing to the entire Muslim Ummah. Other dignitaries in attendance are: Pa. Abdul Qadir Abdul Rafi', immediate past Sadr MKAN; Pa. A.G. Daramola, Oyo State Central Missionary; Imam Ghaz ali S ulaiman, Mufassir, Omi-Adio Community; Alh. M.O. Ademoye, Chairman, Oyo State Circuit Forum; Dr. L.A. Omoyele, Omi-Adio Circuit President, ably represented by Pa. Ahmed Ibrahim, Vice Circuit President; Bro. Awe AbdHakeem, Oyo State Qaid and Alh. Teslim Oniyide, Apata Circuit President. Others are Muallim Ariyo AbdulHakeem, Ibadan Circuit Missionary; Muallim DhulNurain Bello, Apata Circuit Missionary; Muallim Solih Obaditan, Omi-Adio Circuit Missionary; Pa. Hakeem Saludeen, Nazim Ansarullah, Omi-Adio Dil'a; Pa. Qaseem Falade, Omi-Adio former Dil'a Qaid and Sadr's entourage. 119 Ansarullah members, 145 Lajna members, 100 Nasrat, 101 Atfal, 120 Khuddam members and 39 non-Ahmadis make up the total Tajnid of 624. e Ask Me About Islam Stand was also duly patronized.

CDS: Omi-Adio District mends damaged Bridge Culvert (by Abdul Mujeeb Apooyin) To complement the efforts of the government in maintaining its community development service to social infrastructures, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Omi- repair a bridge culvert along Abidogun Adio District has taken the initiative on 6th May, 2018 as part of Road which has got damaged for period MAY 2018 PAGE 15 of over three years. e tarred Abidogun Road is located at the hub of Omi-Adio Community, serving as linkage to over one hundred (100) villages, through which farm produce of both cash and food crops are moved to the market. In short, it is the network of the community's local economy. e damaged culvert was restored to normal shape with materials as: one length of 16MM iron road, one bag of cement, six wheelbarrows' loads of granite, sands, four wood slabs, shovels, serving bowls and banners were used for the accomplishment. Members of the community and passers-by applauded the community development work participated by 31 members of the Majlis which lasted for two hours.

Atfal Day: Epe District takes children to LCC (by Ahmad Ogundele) ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Epe District has taken the Atfal to Lekki Conservation Centre for Mexcursion to mark this year's Atfal Day on 1st May, 2018. e children were given the privilege to enjoy themselves outside the walls of classroom, exchange pleasantries with their colleagues and see lots of big animals. ey took off from Oke-Iwide Mosque around 12:50pm and spent more than 5 hours at the Centre. e total attendance was 45: 8 Atfal, 27 Nasrat, 3 Nasrat Handlers, 4 Khuddam and 2 Lajna with Circuit Missionary, Muallim Mahmud Abdullah. MAY 2018 PAGE 16

Atfal Day: Osogbo District takes Atfal to tour Osogbo (by Ahmad Nurudeen Owadosu)

a j l i s K h u d d a m - u l - A h m a d i y y a , O s o g b o MDistrict has taken the Atfal to tour Osogbo for excursion on 13th May, 2018 to commemorate this year's Atfal Day. e children embarked on excursion to the first ever fly bridge, school structures in Osogbo, the capital city of Osun State where children were able to see new look of Osogbo City. ey also visited Osun River where children were told about the wonders of Allah. As a result, the children could not hide their euphoria over the excursion and pray for the MKAN for this year's tour. e event, which took 4 hours, had the participation of 33 Atfal, 12 Khuddam and one Ansarullah member.

Waqar-e-Amal: Osogbo District works at Deputy Speaker village (by Ahmad Nurudeen Owadosu)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osogbo District has worked at Ilobu, the village Mof the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja, Honourable Lasun Yusuf this month as part of its Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour) Programme. e Majlis filled the pothole leading to the village with sand and bricks and it was highly appreciated by the passers-by and the community people at large. e community development service, which took three hours to complete, was undertaken 16 Majlis members. MAY 2018 PAGE 17

Osogbo District organises Annual Ramadan Competition (by Ahmad Nurudeen Owadosu) o encourage the learning of Qur'an in all Muslim schools and to create a platform for non-Ahmadis to see the beauty of Ahmadiyya, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osogbo District has organised an Tannual Ramadan competition for pupils/students in primary and secondary schools in May, 2018. Meanwhile, out of 20 schools invited only few participated in the Qur'an and Quiz competitions. After the competitive event, Viceroy Schools emerged the first in Qur'an while Mahmud Group of Schools, Ilobu took the first in Quiz competition. Tangible prizes were given to schools who showed outstanding performance throughout the event. e dignitaries who attended the event include: Osogbo Circuit President, Chairman of the programme; Maulvi Mubaraq Bello and Muallim AbdulHakeem Obaditan, Ife Circuit Missionary, who coordinated the Qur'an competition together with Hafiz Mubarak from Ila Orangun Jama'at. Some Hausa men, who are Hufaz and Islamic scholars, in their speech while applauding the organiser, advised the Majlis to ensure that open place is used for subsequent competitions of this magnitude. 265 participants attended the programme comprising the pupils, teachers and Jama'at members.

Ramadan Lecture Preparation: Apata District visits NCRI Head, Islamic Cleric by Awwal Onoade n preparation for the District's 2018 Ramadan public lecture holding 2nd June, IMajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata District paid courtesy visits to the Head and occasion. He was thereafter presented a copy of Director, National Crop Research Institute, Apata World Crisis and Pathway to Peace and a copy of the and a renowned Islamic Scholar in Apata Review of Religion. Community, Alhaji Sheikh Ma'mun Eleshinmeta At his place, Alhaji Eleshinmeta welcomed Majlis respectively. members with open arms. While eulogising the e visit was possible owing to the efforts of Bro. Ahmadiyya for its humanitarian services, he Muftau Hussein who led the Majlis team. promised to attend the Ramadan lecture. Copies of However, the Director appreciated MKAN the Jama'at books were also given to him. members for the visit while promising to grace the MAY 2018 PAGE 18

Waqar-e-Amal: L/Island District clears Thom Jones, Idumagbo Street (by Isha'at Team) o fulfill MKAN Work Plan on Dignity of Labour and support TLagos State Environmental Sustainability Policy, Majlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Lagos Island has cleared and cleaned om Jones and Idumagbo Streets to Adeniji Junction to rid the environment of refuse as part of Waqar-e-Amal programme. e District Waqar-e-Amal was done in partnership with Consultant on Environment "Visionscape Limited". 16 Khuddam and 5 officials from Visionscape are part of the trail in 3 hours work.

Atfal/Nasrat Day: Festac District takes Children to Radio Lagos by Muili Olagunju o mark this year's Atfal and Nasrat Day with ecstasy and knowledge acquisition, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Festac District took the TAtfal and Nasrat to Radio Lagos, for excursion on 12th May, 2018. On the attendance are 13 Atfal and 19 Nasrat while 3 hours was spent in the broadcasting company. e children were full of excitement and the children loved it. Much support was gotten from our father figure, the Circuit President, Engr Qaseem Oluwa.

Pre-Ramadan Lecture: Okerube Locality admonishes Justice, Equity (by Lagos Isha'at Team)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Okerube Locality has admonished members of the Jama'at and Mpublic to embrace justice and equity in their dealings with others in the forthcoming Ramadan. MAY 2018 PAGE 19

e admonition was given during the pre-Ramadan lecture held on 29th April, 2018. Besides, the lecture, with the theme 'Equity, Justice and Good Conscience', e m p h a s i z e d o n t h e benefits of being better Muslims by living the values of Islam in dealing with people according to the teaching of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw). e Guest Lecturer, Bro. Adeyemi Ikheel, also possible times, and at the expense of all laid down emphasized that Nigeria as a nation has been procedures, than the children of the common man. endowed with abundant resources from human to Similarly, they can secure better-paid jobs (white- various forms of natural resources. e abundance of collar jobs) than their counterparts. is has these resources (especially the human and the engendered in an ugly difference in life styles and agricultural aspects) is such that, if they were to be privileges, between some section of the society. properly exploited, harnessed and utilized by our He added that Islam prohibits fraudulent leaders, Nigeria could have reached greater heights of behaviours against one another. It enjoins that in development and progress. our dealings with our friends, spouses and e lecturer continued that one of the most glaring business partners, and or/with our leaders or manifestations of corruption, social injustice and followers as the case may be, we should guide inequality in Nigeria is expressed in terms of income against fraud. Dealing with people equally, with distribution and job opportunities among the justice and have good conscience to other people Nigerian citizenry. Added to this, is the around us will surely be based on truthfulness, discrimination that usually happens with regards to honesty and mutual trust which will surely guide job opportunities such that, children of the ruling our relationships. class, the aristocrats and the top bureaucrats stand In attendance are 10 Majlis Khuddam, 3 better chances of getting employed, in the shortest Ansarullah members, 12 Lajna members and 23 non-members. APRIL 2018 PAGE 20 APRIL 2018 PAGE 21

Fun Alligator Facts for Kids

Alligators are reptiles.

Alligators have been living on Earth for millions of years and are sometimes described as ‘living fossils’.

There are two different species of alligator, the American alligator and the Chinese alligator.

American alligators live in south-eastern areas of the United States such as Florida and Louisiana. of an alligator shut with their bare hands.

Chinese alligators are found in the Yangtze Alligators eat a range of different animals such River but they are critically endangered and as fish, birds, turtles and even deer. only a few remain in the wild. Alligator eggs become male or female Like other reptiles, alligators are cold- depending on the temperature, male in warmer blooded. temperatures and female in cooler temperatures. Alligators can weigh over 450 kg (1000 lb). Like crocodiles, alligators are part of the order Alligators have a powerful bite but the ‘Crocodylia’ muscles that open the jaw are relatively weak. An adult human could hold the jaws MAY 2018 PAGE 22

Foreign News New Ahmadiyya Mosque opened in Walsall by Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

he Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is pleased to announce that on 12 May 2018, the World THead of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad inaugurated the Baitul Muqeet Mosque (House of the All Powerful God) in Walsall in the West Midlands region of England. Upon arrival, His Holiness officially inaugurated the Mosque by unveiling a commemorative plaque and offering a silent prayer in thanks to God Almighty. ereafter, His Holiness led the Asr prayers at the Mosque before addressing the local Ahmadi Muslims. religious freedom with the situation of Ahmadi Muslims in certain other countries, where they Later, a special reception, attended by various dignitaries are persecuted and unable to practice their faith and guests, was held at the Mosque to mark its opening. openly and freely.

e highlight of the event was the keynote address His Holiness began by addressing potential delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, during which concerns of the local people about the opening of he categorically stated that Islam rejected all forms of the new Mosque. terrorism and extremism.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: He also praised the

“Some of you, whether amongst our neighbours “open hearts and open minds” or other guests, may feel a degree of trepidation and harbour reservations about this Mosque. You of the local people for permitting the Ahmadiyya Muslim may fear that it will be used to sow seeds of Community to build a Mosque and contrasted such division in society or to inflame tensions between MAY 2018 PAGE 23

different communities.” Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued: “Certainly, I very much appreciate and understand such “Bringing relief to others and alleviating the physical concerns because we are all tragically witness to the fact and mental suffering of mankind is our mission and that some so-called Muslims have conducted heinous an integral part of our faith… We do not consider terrorist acts, both here in the UK and abroad in recent that we are doing them a favour, rather by enabling us times. Such vile acts have created a climate of fear to fulfil our duties to serve others, they are helping amongst non-Muslims and, at the same time, have us.” served to defame the religion of Islam.” Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued: His Holiness also mentioned that it had been reported that some Muslim youths had travelled from Walsall to “is is true Islam. It is a religion of compassion and join extremist groups abroad. benevolence and a religion that seeks to knock down the walls of injustice that divide us through the power Referring to the Muslims who had travelled abroad to of love and humanity.” join extremist groups, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: Concluding his address, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad prayed: “Perhaps, they believed they were going to fight in defence of Islam, but the truth is that whatever cruelties “With all my heart, I pray that this Mosque proves to and evil acts they perpetrated were in complete defiance be a beacon of light for the entire community and of Islam’s true teachings and proved only their total serves as a symbol of unity, togetherness and peace.” ignorance of the religion they claimed to represent.” MAY 2018 PAGE 24 RISING Only Physiologists trained to understand mechanisms of actions in which drugs work – Salawu Taofeek Oladotun

For those who don't know the interrelationships between physiology and other medical professions especially medicine, Salawu Taofeek Oladotun, a physiology graduate from the University of Ibadan, has the answer. In this interview with Ismail Rotimi Lawal, he bares his minds on major significance of the profession, exposes the challenges the students of the course face, reveals secrets to academic success, as well as his relationship with the Khilafah when he was in school, among others.

May I know you? My name is Salawu Taofeek Oladotun; a native of Kwara State and a perfect gentleman to the core. Can you please tell us about your background? Well, I was born an Ahmadi. I attended my primary, secondary and tertiary education in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Which tertiary institution did you attend? e premier University, University Of Ibadan.

Briefly explain your discipline? I studied physiology. Some schools call it medical physiology or human physiology. As a physiologist, you can fit in practically in all well-structured medical centers or other sectors as quality control officers and you are also trained as a researcher.

Is your course related to psychology in any way? Actually, it's not. Both are in different faculties; but when it gets to advanced level, as a physiologist, you can MAY 2018 PAGE 25 further in clinical psychology in advanced What are the major misconceptions people have countries. ere is no provision for that here in about your profession? Nigeria. e major misconception is that as a physiologist, Can you explain why Physiology is so important? you have to be a babysitter for doctors. It's capital Physiology is very important as it is the bedrock of 'no'. medicine and it is also a research-based course. So, as a physiologist, you can also proffer solutions to How can you render your service for the progress some diseases through discovery of extract and and development of Ahmadiyya Muslim good understanding of the mechanisms with Community? which they work. Also, in the chain of drug As a physiologist, I can team up with the Jama'at production, it has to pass through a physiologist medical team (this I have been doing till date) and before it can be certified for use because only a help in areas of blood pressure, electrocardiogram physiologist is trained to understand the (ECG), visual acuity (VA), electroencephalogram mechanism of actions in which drugs works. We (EEG), full blood count and many more. Also, I go to the cellular level. give health talks and partake frequently in free medical camps organized by the Jama'at. What are the challenges your profession is facing? e major challenge in our profession is the power For anyone willing to venture into this discipline, tussle with health workers in the clinic. is is what are the skills one has to have to succeed in because the role of physiologist wasn't defined in this field? the past. But now, we are overcoming it gradually. One has to be research-oriented and ready to think out of the box; think the unthinkable. E.g. How can the challenge of the power tussle be describing a working mechanism for yawning or addressed? working on extracts to cure ailments. In It is being currently addressed by making physiology, we don't believe something is physiology a professional course and also by impossible until we enter and get out of the making students realize that the course is also laboratory with convincing results. research-based. One very interesting thing about physiology is its divisions. We have cardio- Can you share some of the challenges you faced respiratory physiology, reproductive physiology, while in school and how you overcomed them? neuro-physiology, gastro-intestinal physiology, e major challenge I faced was trying to cross applied and environmental physiology. A student from my department to another department after must be ready to step up to the PhD level in order my first year and alas it didn't work out. So, I to be a consultant in any of these fields. buckled down during my postgraduate (PG) MAY 2018 PAGE 26 programme and made sure I finished with a good grade. the obstacle. Besides, my project supervisor, Head of Department and Professors are What was your relationship with the Khalifat when you my role models; their research skills are were in school? super b and qualitativ e. I did write to the khalifah often for guidance and prayers and the response I got always made me believe I was on the Besides being born as an Ahmadi, what is right path and that Almighty Allah had blessed my your personal conviction about the Imam endeavors. of the Age? I believe in the Imam of the age owing to What do you think are the keys to academic success? so me of the fa cts in the Hol y Q ur'an and I believe prayer, perseverance, hard work, focus, also the way others handle death and commitment and prayer again are the keys to academic resurrection of Prophet Isa (as). Compared success. to ours, their interpretations of 'Tawaffa' and 'Rafa' are quite confusing. What is your favorite food? Hot yam and fish garnished stew are my favorite food. What advice do you have for undergraduate students? What is your favorite Color? Undergr a duate students m ust be f ocused e colour of life, blue. and prayerful. Prayer is the key. Don't wait for exam periods before observing What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? T ahajjud; do it r egular l y . Also , the y should Surfing the internet, writing articles and playing soccer. move and interact with like minds. Sure, there are no jobs outside but First Class What is your relationship status? gr a duates ar e ex ceptio ns. Be the best y ou I am single can, struggle and strive to be the best you What motivates you as a person? c an. F or a mind that kno ws is a mind I am motivated by solving complex technical challenges. I that is free. also want to research on what has never been done before so as to cure ailments and save humanity. Comment on your activeness with AMSA programme in school Who are your mentors and why do you choose them? D ur ing my undergr a duate da y s, I was an e Holy Prophet (saw) is my mentor; I want to be like active AMSA member, though we had him (Al-Amin). I always want to say the truth no matter issues of registration then, but MAY 2018 PAGE 27

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