AUGUST 2018 | VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8

NYCN: SADR BLOOD MKAN MKAN creates DONATION: produces two Districts 21 Kaduna National Legal from Ijebu Member adviser District sdonate to NBTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 2 Ilaro District organises 3-day Atfal Camp By Ogunrinde Abdul Roqeeb

ajlis Khuddam-ul-, Ilaro Dil'a has organised another monthly camp at Ahmadiyya Muslim MJama'at Mosque, Oja-Odan, Ilaro Circuit between 29th June and 1st July, 2018. e monthly camp, that lasted for three days, was organized to train and coach young Ahmadi children to follow the moral teachings of and shun the common immoralities in the society today that has become the habit of young and adult.

Dignitaries who attended the event are: Oja-Odan Jama'at Vice-President, Alh Adekunle Dara; Firdaus; Nazeem Tarbiyyah, Hafiz Munir Ahmad; Nazeem Taalim, Missionary Mojeed Adeleke; Nazeem Tajnid, Bro Azeez Akinlade; Ilaro Dil'a Qaid amiably represented by the Nazeem Isha'at, Bro Olowonmi Fadlullah. In his welcome speech, the Jama'at President expressed his appreciation to the District for holding the program in the Jama'at, while explaining that Majlis Atfal Camp should be a form of lesson place for the kids in order to make their foundation solid. e Vice President, who represented the President, also urged the Majlis not to relent in the continuous training of the children, being their mandate. A lecture, titled 'Benefit of Saying the Truth' was delivered by Muallim Surajudeen. He explained in details the exceptional moral qualities of the Holy Prophet (saw) and emphasized on his truthfulness and trustworthiness which was adjudged by the Meccans even before he was called to . He therefore, urged the children and everyone present to emulate these exceptional qualities in order to redirect the moral of the society. Another lecturer, Muallim Firdaus who spoke on the topic: 'Memorization of the Holy Qur'an: Advantages and Effect', explained at length the advantages of memorizing the Holy Qur'an and advised the children to improve their love for the Holy Qur'an and study it every day. Other programmes the children participated during the camp includes: Qur'an memorization and recitation, Qaseedah competitions, Salat practice, Prayers of the Holy Prophet and Speech contest, among others. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 3 Waqar-e-Amal: Kogi State fills Zariagi

Kabba Junction Pothole By Ibrahim Abdul Azeez ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Kogi Ilaqa has held its Waqar-e-Amal at Zariagi Kabba Junction at MLokoja. No fewer than 7 Khuddam participated in the dignity of labour which lasted for 4 hours. e youths made available to us different working tools: digger, shovel, wheel barrow to fill the deep pothole at Zariagi Kabba Junction with rubbles and sand. e dignity of labour was successful as the community people, passers-by and road users showed gratitude to the youths for the value-added services to the country, hence, reduce accident rate and traffic on the road.

Eid-ul-Adha: over 790 people observes

prayer By Lateef habeeb

v e r 7 9 0 m e m b e r s o f A h m a d i y y a M u s l i m OJama'at, Coca-Cola Circuit attended the Eid-ul-Adha Prayer held at Ahmaddiya Muslim Jama'at Praying Ground along Eleyele Road, Ibadan on 21st August, 2018. e attendance were as follows: 107 , 139 Atfal, 92 Khuddam, 278 Lajna, 231 Nasrat and 44 Khuddam in uniform. e prayer, led by Missionary A.G. Oladipupo, commenced exactly 9:00 am and ended 9:12 am. However, short sermon was delivered immediately on the topic: Importance of Eid-ul-Adha. e lecturer made people in attendance to understand the importance of the Muslim Festival and explained that it is a celebration of Allah's mercy that he demonstrated upon his noble servant Prophet Ibrahim (as) when he replaced a son with a ram. is shows a great love for entire human race. erefore, it called for giving glory and adoration to the Lord of the world. Meanwhile, the Circuit President, Alhaji F.O Salam, gave vote of thanks to all member and wished every one of us a quintessential celebration. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 4 Gombe 2018: NYCN holds Congress as youngest National President and National Legal Adviser elected MKAN produces

the National Legal Adviser By Tahir Ahmad

he National Youth Council of (NYCN) has held its National Congress between 19th Tand 24th July, 2018 in Gombe State with the theme: "Youth: Uniting for National Integration and Recovery". e Council recorded an unprecedented feat by producing the youngest ever president in the history of the council. Comrade Bala Shagari Muhammed Bello, a 30-year old youth from Sokoto State and Comrade Tahir Ahmad Daramola from Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria were elected and sworn-in as the new president and new legal adviser of the youths in a free, fair and credible elections. All the thirty-six State Chapters including Federal Capital Territory and ninety nine Voluntary Youth Organizations out of the 104 affiliate organizations participated in the Congress. More so, the Council appreciated the efforts of the following people: the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barr. Solomon Selcap Dalung; the National Transition Committee; the National Board of Trustees; the National Advisory Council; the Congress Planning Committee; the Electoral Committee; the Gombe State Government and other stakeholders who stood firm despite all odds in making sure the Congress holds. However, the following comrades were duly elected and sworn in as members of the National Executive Council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN, National Headquarters: 1. Comr. Bala Shagari Muhammed Bello. - President 2. Comr. Innocent Nduanya. - Dep. President AUGUST 2018 PAGE 5

3. Comr. Caleb Odunze. - Ass. Sec. General Secretary General of the NYCN Executives. 4. Comr. Lukman Majidadi. - V. President N/W e entire executives are to serve for the period of 2018 5. Comr. Saliu Mahruf. - V. President S/W to 2022, a four years term except if wants to re-contest for 6. Comr. Pwajok Sele. - V. President N/C another term. 7. Comr. Muhammad Suhailu Abubakar. - V.President N/E Moreso, the swearing in ceremony was conducted 8. Comr. Kingsley Ibanichika. - V. President S/S. immediately for the new officers. 9. Comr. When Chubuike. - V. President S/E 10. Comr. Uko Michael. - Treasurer. 11. Comr. Eniola Temitope. - Fin. Sec. 12. Comr. Umoru Milicent. - Social Sec. 13. Comr. Ahmed Muktar Jeba. - Org. Sec. Hqrs 14. Comr. (Barr.) Ahmad Tahir Daramola. - National Legal Adviser 15. Comr. Awujoola Kehinde. - P.R.O 16. Comr. Aminu Futuna Ibale. - Org. Sec. N/W 17. Comr. Williams Oladipupo. - Org. Sec. S/W 18. Comr. Yerima Mohammed. - Org. Sec. N/C 19. Comr. Avwoke Clinton. - Org. Sec. S/S 20. Comr. Adamu Hussain Yunusa. - Org. Sec. N/E 21. Comr. Izunna Agwuncha. - Org. Sec. S/E 22. Nil Internal Auditor. Besides, the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN now by voting at its NEC meeting of the 24th July 2018 unanimously elected Comr. Akinlosotu Blessing A. as the AUGUST 2018 PAGE 6 Ilaro District holds 3-day Workshop By AbdurRahman Idowu ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilaro Dila has held its workshop at Ahmadiyya MMuslim Jama'at Mosque, Leslie, Ilaro between 31st August and 2nd September, 2018. e programme commenced with a formal opening ceremony and chaired by the Dila Qaid, Bro Ishaq Asuni with other dignitaries. Along the line was the Ta'lim/Tarbiyyah anchored by the Nazim Tabligh, Missionary Munir Ahmad who laid emphasis on the correct pronunciation of the prayer after Adhan.

To create a healthy competition, members were divided and moved to various groups: Nasirudeen, Bashirudeen, Tahir, Nasir, and Masroor. Other programmes members attended include: ICT anchored by the Nazim Isha'at, Bro. Olowonmi Fadlullah on the topic 'Microsoft Word', a lecture by Miss. Haroon Idowu, the Circuit Missionary on the topic 'Continuity in the Way of Allah' and March Past Drills coordinated by the Nazim Umumi, Bro Abdul Fatah Adeyemi while the Dil'a Qaid and the Naib State Qaid Ogun Ilaqa Bro Jabbar Ayelaagbe were present. Other highlight of the Workshop was the driving skill (Motor and Bike) where 20 Khuddam participated in the exercise. Members were allowed to drive as a trial so as to practice what they had been taught theoretically and were given chance to drive themselves and with the help of Allah the Almighty, some members were able to make it up despite the fact that it was strange to them. A Rishtanatah programme on 'Family: How to Cope' was anchored by Missionary Haroon Idowu, where he stressed that every husband should have faith in Almighty Allah first before anything else and be patient in adopting a diplomatic pattern with one's wife at home. According to him, members should be prayerful and be ready to face any problem or sort of misunderstanding between their wives. Members were grouped into three categories: age 25 and above, age 20-24 and age 15-19. However, AUGUST 2018 PAGE 7

Members between the age of 25 and above were chastised for not having someone they had planned to marry by now and by having the intention of marrying non Ahmadi or Christian. Miss. Haroon added that members should seek for guidance from Allah by offering Istikhara Prayer before choosing a spouse. Bro. Ikumapayi Taofeeq from Tahir Group presented a speech on the topic 'Proper Upbringing of Muslim Child'. Bro. Ajuwon Warith from Nasir Group presented a speech on the topic 'Promoting Economic Growth'. Bro. Olabode Rofeeq from Bashirudeen Group presented a speech on the topic 'Propagating Islam in the Neighborhood'. Bro. Tijani Abdullah from Nurudeen Group presented a speech on the topic 'Solution to World Peace'. Bro. Hassan Balogun from Masroor Group presented a speech on the topic 'Responsible Parenthood'. e result for the performance of each group was disclosed: Nasir Group emerged 3rd position with 65pts; Nurudeen Group became 2nd position with 69pts while Bashirudeen Group emerged 1st with position 89pts.

Sadr MKAN creates two Districts from Ijebu

District By Muhammad Sadeeq

adr Majlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Engr. SSaheed Aina, has recently created Ijebu Igbo and Ijebu Ode Districts from the former Ijebu District. According to the information we gathered, this was done in a bid to making the organization of the Majlis at those Districts easier and effective. Meanwhile, Sadr has appointed Bro Abdul Kareem Badmus as Acting Ijebu Igbo Distr ict Qaid while Bro Muhammad Sodeeq is now Ijebu Ode Dil'a Qaid. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 8 COTACH LASU 2018: NTRA invites two

AIMAAN Referees By Fatai Tijani

ecently, the Nigeria Taekwondo Referee medals: 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze. Association has invited two members of AIMAAN e players include: Aminat Idris (Poomsae, Bronze); RTaekwondo Referee Association (ATRA) to Abdul Lateef Adegoke (58kg, Silver); Waliyah Orobiyi officiate in the 4th Edition of Collegiate Taekwondo (46kg, Bronze); Nuru-Raheem Shoboyede (87kg, Championship (COTACH) held at State University, Bronze); Sadiq Ashiru (89kg, Gold) and Ibrahim Idris Ojo between 2nd and 4th August, 2018. (74kg, Gold). e two referees were Master Dawud Ashade and Master Also, two members of ATRA, Master Abdur Raqeeb (Missionary) Abdul Fattah Tijani while AIMAAN members Arowora and Master Dawud Ashade, were invited by who are students of the Institution participated in various NTRA to officiate in the Agoma Open Taekwondo events. Championship held between 11th and 12th May, 2018 Besides, two members of ATRA, Master Abdur Raqeeb at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Arowora and Master (Missionary) Abdul Fattah Tijani, were Also in October 2015, some members of AIMAAN also invited to officiate in the 7th Inspector General of Police participated in a Taekwondo Referee Course held at Taekwondo Championship tagged (IGP 2018). Ahmadiyya Headquarters, Ojokoro, Lagos between e AIMAAN Players who participated in the competition, 9th and 11th. held at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, also won AUGUST 2018 PAGE 9

en, a Refresher Course was organized by the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation between 9th and 10th May, 2018 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, as another Refresher Course was organized on 25th July, 2018 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos owing to three giant Taekwondo competitions to come up later.

Welfare: Monatan District visits Prison

Inmates, Widows, Hajj Returnee By Ajimoti Maruf ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Monatan Dil'a has visited Agodi Prison Inmates, Mwidows and Hajj returnee as part of its Welfare programme on 23rd August, 2018. Seven Majlis members participated in the exercise to show some sense of belonging to the aggrieved and the excited members of the District. e District visited Alhaja Salam (Iya Eleja) who lost her husband, Alhaji Rauf Salam, on 16th June, 2018 and Mrs. Apooyin who lost her husband, Alhaji Isiaq Apooyin on the 7th August, 2018. e team also paid a visit to Agodi Prisonyard to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with the inmates and felicitated with a member, Bro. AbdulKabeer Akintayo, who just relocated to his new home. ey also went to celebrate with Mrs Kilani, a member whose husband, Alhaji Babatunde Abdul Azeez Kilani, just returned from the Holy Pilgrimage to Mecca. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 10 Community Service: Remo District plasters

Culvert By AbdulAzeez Qaseem ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Remo Dil'a has carried out its community Mservice at Isara Local Government on 4th August, 2018. 15 Majlis members participated in the exercise that involved plastering the culvert in front of Ahmadiyya Mosque, Isara Local Government. e exercise was done to allow free flow of water and prevent flooding. Meanwhile, a gutter was also cleared for the same purpose. Community people and elders of the Jama’at where the exercise was done praised and the elderly people of the Juma'at praised the Majlis members for their selfless service towards the development of the community. Similarly, members of Remo Dil'a during their monthly meeting held at Ikenne paid a visit to sick members of Ikenne Muqami on Sunday 2nd August, 2018. e member visited the family of Ojubayo Kolawole who had a stroke attack since last year. He is now recuperating now.

Oyo State Majlis, AIMAAN hold 3-day

Camp/Seminar as Sadr attends By Tahir Adeitan

ajlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Oyo Assistant Coach, Oyo State Taekwondo, spoke on the State in collaboration with AIMAAN, “Latest Rules and Trends in Taekwondo”, while the MOyo State Chapter has organized a 3-day second lecturer who also doubled as the Chairman of the AIMAAN camp/seminar for Taekwondo Practitioners occasion, Mr. Dikko Daud, spoke on the “Tenets of between 29th June and 1st July, 2018 at Ahmadiyya Taekwondo: Essential Tool for Building a Peaceful Central Mosque, Oke Ado, Ibadan while training session Society”. held at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. Dignitaries who graced the occasion were Sabon Basirat 52 athletes participated in the seminar as 10 black belters nee Agbaje, Oyo State Female Taekwondo Coach and registered their attendance. Sabon Kola Oyewo, Coach, Brightest Star Taekwondo. A seminar held at the indoor hall of Liberty Stadium was For the grading exercise, a total of 11 athletes participated. meant to inundate participants with the latest trends in Two athletes were graded from brown to red belt; three taekwondo. e first lecturer, Mr. Ayodele Temitope, from blue to brown belt; three from yellow to blue belt; AUGUST 2018 PAGE 10 and three from white to yellow belt. e athletes were tested on areas such as Poomsae, Kyopa (breaking), Self-Defense (hoshinsul), Kyeorugi (Sparring) etc. e Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, Engr. Saeed, Aina paid a visit to the venue and used the opportunity to hold meeting with the participants. e Acting State Coach for AIMAAN, Oyo State, Sabon Tahir Adeitan gave an appraisal of the programme, just as Sadr hinted that the Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Nigeria, Dr Mashhud Adenrele Fashola, has officially placed AIMAAN under the auspices of Majlis Khuddam. He also promised to assist AIMAAN financially and morally. Athletes used the opportunity to present various challenges confronting the AIMAAN and ensure it regain its lost splendor.. e Sadr promised to address the challenges and requested that some be forwarded to his office in writing. According to the organiser, the 3-day camp was largely rated as successful by all the participants. However there were recommendations that such an initiative should be replicated in other state chapters.

Oyo State participates in International

Youth Week 2018 By Rasheed Animasaun ajlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, O yo MState has participated actively in the commemoration of International Youth Day organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter held between 13th and 19th August, 2018. e commemoration, in Oyo State, was observed as a long full week celebration to include series of programmes which include public lectures at American Corner, Jericho, Ibadan; press conference; humanitarian visits to inmates at Agodi Prison, Ibadan; novelty match at Adamasingba Stadium; maiden symposium at the House of Chiefs Arcade, House of Assembly Complex, Oyo State; Juma’at Sunday AUGUST 2018 PAGE 12

Church Service for thanksgiving and Youth Festival. At the press conference and official opening, the Chairman of the 2018 Committee of the Oyo State Youth Week, Comrade Abdul Hakeem Awe, who is a stakeholder of the Council and Qaid of Majlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organization), Oyo State, enlightened the press and audience on the theme of the event 'Create Safe Spaces for Youth'. He further highlighted the lined up programmes for the events. Majlis members participated actively and marked attendance at each day of the event. On the symposium, over 20 members of the Majlis attended with their sparkling Khuddam uniforms and listened to the keynote speakers who all delivered beautifully on the theme.

586 Oyo Atfal attend State Convention By Rasheed Animasaun

o fewer than 586 members of Majlis Atfa-ul- Ahmadiyya, Oyo State, attended State NConvention held at the Federal Government Girls' College, Oyo State between 3rd and 5th August, 2018 in preparation for their Annual National Ijtema (Convention)/Islamic Vacation Course. e young boys whose age ranges between 7 and 15 were categorized into 3 stages: Group 1 (Age 7 - 9), Group 2 (Age AUGUST 2018 PAGE 13

10 - 12) and Group 3 (Age 13 - 15) while kids younger than 7 were categorized as V.I.P. e young boys drawn from all 11 Dil'at in the State competed in various educational and sporting events which are part of core events in the convention besides the lectures, boys review and sensitization sessions. Other special sessions include: health talk and I.C.T. Seminar delivered by Hafiz Dr. Adepoju AbdusSalam and Bro. Animasaun AbdurRasheed respectively. In addition, on the final day, the kids had the opportunity of meeting with the Sadr MKAN Sahib, Engr. Saeed Kunleola Aina, who graced the event. He had interactive session with the kids and had the International Bai'at Ceremony with them.

Atfal IVC: Ogun State wins Football

Competition again By Sulaiman Mikail

ajlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ogun Ilaqa has won the football final of this year 2018 Bi-annual Islamic MVocational Course (IVC). Ogun State Atfal defeated their counterparts from Oyo State 1-nil in the presence of Naib Sadr (Admin), Naib Sadr SW, State Qaid Ogun and State Qaid Oyo respectively. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 14

It was a beautiful euphoria. Heart beating as people were praying for their team to win. Afterwards, the Match was kicked off and the panting grow deeper. And every ball towards the goal post was met with wide eyes; some praying that it went over the post while some hoping to see the ball at the back of the net. Time ticks, and exactly some few minutes to the end of the first half, the no 7 jersey of the Ogun Ilaqa team successfully put a goal behind the net from some metres away from the midfield and the chant of 'goallllllllll' ruptured through the air. Every member of the Ogun State supporters jubilated around. And this was all Ogun state needed to break the stalemate and throughout the match, the tempo grew stronger. At the end of the match, Ogun State team was crowned the champion of #AhmadiKids2018 for the last two editions of its kind. e maiden one at Ilorin and now at Oyo. e two teams embraced themselves and the Oyo coach praised the kids for their healthy match as everyone celebrated with the message 'Love for All, Hatred for None'.

Oyo State holds 7th MAMC for Students By Abass Adebayo ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State has held the 7th Masroor Ahmad Mathematics Competition (MAMC) for Msecondary school students across all Districts in the State to test their ability and potentiality in Mathematics. e programme, held on 7th July, 2018, was attended by 10 Districts except Ibarapa District. According to the planning committee, the blessings of Khalifah was on the programme.

e students, in their remarks, eulogised the committee for such educative programme, while encouraging them not to rest on their oars as the programme was beneficial to the students especially in the area of thinking faculty development AUGUST 2018 PAGE 15

e students also claimed that the programme helped them to make decisive decisions which affect their lives positively. e Districts which participated include: Akinyele; Apata; Coca-Cola; Ibadan; Monatan; Oluyole Ona-Ara; Omi Adio; Oke Ogun; Ogbomoso Ikoyi-Ile and Oyo Districts and Circuits. 284 students attended the event. 173 Juniors, 111 Seniors. Atfal were 118 as Nasrat was 166. Blood Donation: 21 Kaduna Members donate to NBTS By Bilal Ahmad

o save the lives of unknown people who need blood to survive, 21 members of Majlis Khuddam-ul- TAhmadiyya, Kaduna Locality donated blood to National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) at Ahmadiyya Muslim Juma'at Central Mosque on 17th August, 2018. e blood donation exercise commenced after the Juma'at prayer and lasted for 2 and a half hours. A total number of 10 pints of blood were donated at the event with the assistance of NBTS Staffs.

After Allah saved Yakub's life... By Raqeeb Akinyemi t is one of the attributes of Allah (SWT) to return life For some months, he could not recognise a number of after death. is was the case of Bro. Yakub Ishola of people whom he has always related with before the IRobiyan Muqam, Agege Dil'a, Lagos State. awful incident. Bro. Yakub had a fatal train accident on 7th November, 2015 For certain, Allah (SWT) gives life and restored him on the railway line at Agege while returning home from work. fully after a lot of medical and financial support from He was in the state of coma and completely lost his members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. consciousness for 14days, but Allah (SWT) resuscitated him Some of the players here are the Majlis Khuddam-ul- with His might. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 16

Ahmadiyya, Lagos State, Agege Dil'a, Robiyan Muqam Association (AMSA) in Osun State Polytechnic, Iree and of course Agege Circuit. where he bagged HND in Banking and Finance. Bro. Yakub, after his recovery, had a training on shoe We therefore thank Allah (SWT) for this great making. With the help of Allah, Agege Circuit and opportunity he gave our brother to live and worship members of Robiyan Jama'at sponsored him to learn this Him more. skill. While we thank all players who are continually Bro. Yakub graduated from his apprenticeship on contributing towards ensuring the bond of Saturday 8th September, 2018. e sponsors had helped brotherhood, more is still required as he is still advised to get all tools needed to start work immediately, to take some drugs to ensure a sound health. including a kiosk. We pray that Allah (swt) blesses Bro. Yakub's handwork Bro. Yakub is an active member of the Majlis Khuddam and we seek His divine protection at all times over all and Robiyan Jama'at. He was very active back days in members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. school under the umbrella of Ahmadi Muslim Students'

Drug Abuse Campaign: Lagos State represents MKAN at LTV 8 By Abdul Lateef Jimoh a j l i s K h u d d a m - u l - Ahmadiyya, Lagos State Mh a s r e p r e s e n t e d i t s national body, Majlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, at the Drug Abuse Campaign organized by the State M i n i s t r y o f Yo u t h a n d S o c i a l Development on 21st June, 2018 at the Blue Roof, Lagos State Television (LTV 8). e programme, aimed at creating massive awareness on the implications of drugs and substance abuse, as well as to get addicts off the streets, was attended by four Lagos Khuddam with Lajna member. e programme featured lectures on doctors' prescriptions and correct dosage administration, while extending sensitization to youths and market men and women on the negative effects of drug abuse. Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State said that the decision to launch the awareness campaign was a response to the dangerous dimension that drug abuse had taken.

Ambode was represented by Mr Tunji Bello, the Secretary to the State Government. He said: “is campaign tagged: 'Lagos State Kicks against Drug Abuse (LASKADA)' is a clarion call and a reminder of AUGUST 2018 PAGE 17

our responsibility as individuals, organisations and society to rise and safeguard our collective future. “We must condemn in strong terms, the excessive and persistent self-administration of drugs without regard to medical prescription. “As a responsible government, we will not fold our arms and allow this unhealthy practice to create a blurry future for our tomorrow. “is is what informed the establishment of Youth-friendly Centres in all the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). “ese are to serve as avenues for relaxation and recreation as well as to further engage our youths in productive ventures so that the menace of drug abuse can be drastically reduced.'' Also, Mr Agboola Dabiri, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Lagos, said: “We have observed that lots of young persons throng the state daily. "Many of them do not have any clearly defined way of making ends meet and they often get disappointed when their experiences become a far cry from expectations. “With this disappointment or frustration, most of them fall prey to pressure and influence from other youths who are already drug addicts and eventually gets lured.'' According to him, young people abuse variety of drugs including inhalants (fumes from glues, aerosols and solvents), over-the-counter cough drug- codeine, as well as sleep and diet medications. He said that they also abused other illegally used drugs like marijuana and stimulants- cocaine, crack and speed. “Youths involvement in this anti-social behaviour come with outcomes including robbery, stealing, kidnapping, cybercrime, rape, domestic violence, murder, suicide and other outcomes, which are on the increase.” “We cannot allow the vitality and vibrancy in our young persons to get endangered by drugs and other unhealthy substances that are being peddled in recent times, because they constitute the country's greatest assets…

Ansarullah Ijtema: 26 Lagos Majlis members attend, render supports By Jimoh Lateef Bamidele

Sequel to the directive of the Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, Engr Saheed Aina, 26 members of Lagos State, including 8 special squad members attended the Ansarullah National Ijtema held between 31st August and 2nd September, 2018 at Badagry, Lagos to render supportive roles. e 26 men worked on various strategic departments to ensure smooth and stress-free Ijtema for the elders of the Jama'at. ese departments include: traffic control department; food serving/kitchen assistance department; protocol assistance department; property and lives security department. ey marched out in the evening on ursday, 30th, August 2018 to control traffic for the Ansarullah buses coming from the neighboring south-west states, northern states and eastern states respectively. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 19

Facts About Bear for Kids

Adult bears can run up to an incredible 40mph, which is the same pace as a greyhound and breaking the speed limit on many roads in the UK.

e characteristic shaggy appearance of bears is made up of two unique layers, one of short fur and one of long fur. e short hair layer is designed to keep them warm, whilst the longer layer prevents water from reaching the short hair layer and skin.

Grizzly bears possess a biting force of over 1200 PSI, which is enough to crush a bowling ball. When this factor is combined with a mouth gape of 30 centimetres, with 5 centimetre canines, the grizzly bear proves itself to be a formidable opponent in the wild.

ere are currently 8 distinct species of bear: North American Black Bears, Brown Bears, Polar Bears, Asiatic Black Bears, Andean Bears, Panda Bears, Sloth Bears and Sun Bears. Each one of these species is recognisable by their size, markings and characteristics.

Known scientifically as the North American Brown Bear, the grizzly bear got its name from its grizzled fur (shiny and shimmery at the tips). ese bears stink in the wild, as they roll around in anything rotting they find to camouflage their scent when sneaking up on prey.

Bears can walk a short distance on their hind legs, which has led some Native Americans to refer to them as ‘the beasts that walk like man’. It is this ability that is cruelly exploited in bear dancing, as they are able to shuffle in a way that looks entertaining.

Wildlife experts consider bears to be one of the most intelligent land animals in North America. ey have the largest and most complex brains in comparison to other land mammals their size and they are even known to cover their tracks to conceal themselves against hunters.

Only the polar bear is a full carnivore, whilst the other 7 bear species are omnivores. Across the bear kingdom, diet can differ dramatically. Polar bears eat mainly seals, whilst 99% of the panda bear diet is made up of bamboo. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 18

e special squad slept overnight on ursday 30th of August 2018 at Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Mosque, Idimu, being the closest mosque along the strategic traffic routes to Badagry. e strategic traffic routes mounted were 1. Iyana Ipaja 2. Isheri Roundabout 3. Igbo Elerin Junction AUGUST 2018 PAGE 20

Foreign News More than 647,000 people join the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

e 52nd (Annual Convention) of the Hazrat as the Fifth Khalifa Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the United Kingdom (Caliph) of the Promised (peace be upon concluded on Sunday 5 August 2018 with a powerful and him). faith-inspiring address by the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His e participants formed a human chain leading to the Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. Khalifa as they repeated the words of the pledge in unison. Prior to the ceremony, His Holiness More than 38,500 people from 115 countries attended the announced that more than 647,000 had joined the Jalsa Salana, which took place at Hadeeqatul in Alton, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community during the past year Hampshire. from all around the world. He further announced that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was now Apart from the thousands of Ahmadi Muslims who established in 212 countries. is year the Ahmadiyya participated, many non-Ahmadi and non-Muslim guests Muslim Community had been established in East also attended. e entire event was broadcast live on MTA Timor and Georgia for the first time. International and streamed online. During his concluding address, His Holiness spoke A highlight of the three-day Jalsa Salana was the pledge of about the high moral values a true Muslim must aspire allegiance, known as Bai’at, that took place on Sunday to and said Muslims had a duty to ensure that they afternoon, where the participants pledged allegiance to lived their lives according to the commandments of AUGUST 2018 PAGE 21

Allah the Almighty. at large.

His Holiness mentioned various moral qualities and Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: characteristics that true Muslims ought to possess, including modesty, generosity and the willingness to make financial “For prayer to be accepted by Allah Almighty it is sacrifices for the sake of Allah the Almighty. necessary to embody humility, to consider oneself as nothing, and to reach the pinnacle of meekness.” Speaking about the importance of spending money on charity for the pleasure of Allah, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: Ahmad said: “For prayer to be accepted by Allah Almighty it is “Allah the Almighty has given the glad tiding that by necessary to embody humility, to consider oneself as spending in His way, a person becomes the recipient of His nothing, and to reach the pinnacle of meekness.” bounties, and, with the grace of Allah, many members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community have personal experience of His Holiness concluded the Jalsa Salana by reminding this. By spending in the way of Allah, one does not end up in a the attendees to focus on sincere prayer and urged them state of impoverishment, rather Allah grants comfort and to strive to derive long term benefit from the three days of ease to those who spend in His way.” spiritual rejuvenation experienced at the Jalsa Salana.

His Holiness emphasised the need to guard against personal moral failure and weaknesses at all times. His Holiness said that such failing harmed both the individual and the society AUGUST 2018 PAGE 22 RISING Every dedicated AMSA member surely 'll experience AMSA motto: "Help the cause of Allah so that you may be helped" in his life – Muzaffar, UNILORIN Mathematics Education graduate

Muzaffar Ajimoti, a trained Mathematics Educator and a native of Ibadan, Oyo State, is a graduate of University of Ilorin. In this interview with Ismail Rotimi Lawal, he revealed how Allah helped him to surmount a challenge during his undergraduate days because of his dedication to the works of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, among others.

May I know you?

I am Muzaffar Ajimoti from Ibadan, Oyo State. I had my primary and secondary school in Ibadan, Emmanuel Nursery and Primary School and Saint Patrick's Boys Grammar School, Bashorun Ibadan. I studied Mathematics Education at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. A large percentage of students usually run away from mathematics in secondary school and here you went on to study mathematics at the university level.

What motivated you to study Mathematics?

Let me correct something. I studied Mathematics Education not Mathematics. There is a big difference between the two courses. I never liked Mathematics when I was in secondary. I was poor in Mathematics during my secondary days. It was actually during Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) tutorial class I developed a little interest for Mathematics because my brothers told me I can't do without it as someone who wants to study computer science.

What are the basic differences between the two courses? The major challenge facing the profession in Nigeria is lack of innovation and reforms. The educational sector Mathematics Education is the mixture of few core has a share from the national budget. We have so many university mathematics courses and how to teach the institutes and councils, but they all lack innovations. subject. Mathematics Educator is someone who is Education of a country has gone beyond chalkboard. trained to be a teacher or useful in any educational field. Our curriculum is not properly managed and updated; As a teacher, when you take core mathematics, you will all these things affect us. Thanks to West Africa be able to handle secondary school mathematics or Examinations Council (WAEC) and JAMB. The two College mathematics. aforementioned boards welcome innovation in education. I hope we adjust as soon as possible because What are the challenges your profession is facing in we are 30 years late. My final year project at the College Nigeria? was something I can call an innovation to education, called “A Virtual Classroom”. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 23

Can you briefly tell us what "A Virtual Classroom” is I'm ready to serve you till I die. You know what I all about? encountered today. If this gathering is purely a blessed one, kindly make me happy at the end of my study and I A virtual classroom is a class without a physical teacher recited “Rabbi Yassir Wala Tuassir (Oh Lord, make this where students come in and learn. There is an embedded task easy for me and do not make it difficult for me) application that measures the IQ of the student as he or many times." On July 13, 2015, my LA told me I had to she learns. This will enable the app to use the best spill because they couldn't find one of my results. I was teaching method suitable for the student so that he or she broken. Moments later, she called the man in charge of can learn mathematics easily. A similar example is the the course and the man called her few minutes back to Guaranty Trust Bank examination called Professional come and have my result. Prayer and sacrifice were the Learning Indicator (PLI) test. Your test results determine solution. the best department you can work in the bank. A virtual classroom is a user-friendly platform which enables What do you consider as the keys to academic every student to learn at his or her own pace. excellence?

How can you render your service to the Jama'at? It's self-discovery. One has to know what one is capable of doing. After self-discovery comes endurance and I've been rendering my service to the Jama'at right from determination. Atfal and I wish to do that for the rest of my life. I will continue rendering my service to the Jama'at in all Who is your mentor? capacities. Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (the Are you married? Second Khalifah). Each time I read the summary of Tafseer Kabeer written by him, I feel energetic and No, I am not married but I am in a relationship. motivated to achieve my purpose of creation.

What is your favourite food and colour? How would you describe your relationship with Khalifa while you were in college? Rice and spiced stew and noodles. For colour, I love anything black. Maulvi Abdul Lateef Ilori assisted me a lot in building a strong relationship with Khalifa during my Can you share any of the challenges you faced while undergraduate days by using Huzur sermon as his in school and how you overcomed it? Friday Sermon. He also encouraged us to write to Huzur as well which I didn't attempt till this moment. The first challenge I had was that I didn't discover myself Insha Allah, I'll utilize the opportunity given by early. I discovered myself late, but Alhamdulillah. The Khuddam by assisting in faxing letters to Huzur. second challenge was maybe when my purse was empty and I had no food but Alhamdulillah I stayed in AMSA How was your participation in AMSA activities Villa throughout my university days. So, we always during yourundergraduate days? support one another. The biggest challenge I had was solved miraculously as someone advised me to narrate it I was an active member of AMSA at Unit and National to Huzur Aqdas. It happened that one of my results was level. As an AMSA member, I have witnessed and missing; my Level Adviser (LA) didn't upload it on the experienced the true blessings of the institution of portal, but I knew my grade during my final year. I Khilafah. Any dedicated AMSA member will surely decided to ask I that I was scared of having issues. I was experience the motto of AMSA "Help the Cause of sent to the department, but they couldn't find my result. I Allah so that you may be helped". Allah indeed helped was sad and I kept checking every day. Not until the Head me and I'll never forget those blessings. of Department (HOD) told me to get 'add and drop' form and register for the course.They all abused me that I What advice do you have for AMSA Nigeria? failed and I was trying to look for a way out. I told them I passed the course and I didn't have money for 'add and Life is vanity. Don't be too distracted with worldly drop'.The HOD then told me that I will spill. I left his things. Attend Jama'at programmes and make office unhappy and went straight to AMSA Villa. I yourselves available to assist the Jama'at in all packed my load and joined fellow AMSA National ramifications Advance Team going for 2014 AHIC. I was silent in the bus and everyone noticed that because I was not the gentle type. I placed my head on my bag and talked to Allah saying: “I'm traveling for the cause of Allah and AUGUST 2018 PAGE 24

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