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JULY 2016 | VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6

TREE National AHMADIYYA PLANTING Waqar- CONDEMNS D Etai ls inside e Amal FRANCE IKORODU CHURCH APATA ATTACKS ILORIN OSHOGBO AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 2 LAGOS WORKSHOP MAJLIS ADVOCATES OFFERING SUBJECTS ON AHMADIYYA IN SCHOOLS Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Lagos State has urged the schools owned by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at or its auxiliaries to devise a mechanism allowing students/pupils offer a subject or course that is strictly about Ahmadiyya and value system.

his is one of the resolutions made at the State Officers’ Workshop T held between 8th July and 10th July, 2016 at Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Headquarters, Ojokoro, Lagos.

In a communique issued at the end of the 3-day programme, the Majlis also encouraged all officers at all levels to maintain a permanent focus in their respective departments and work based on the requirements of the guidelines as contained in the MKA Constitution and the MKAN Handbook. Moreso, as the nation is The workshop was attended by a total currently striving to get back to of 77 participants. Participants cut It also agreed that Members of the economic growth and across 9 Dil’at (Districts) of the Majlis Majlis at all levels should come development in the face of the in Lagos. Also in attendance were the together based on their present economic challenges, Naib Sadr, Admin, MKAN, Bro Saheed professional and occupational the Majlis urged the government Aina; Naib Sadr, South-West, Bro A.G. preference and put resources to make qualitative education a Omopariola; other Mulk Officers; together on business ventures major consideration in the National Isha’at Secretary and using the Majlis as a rider to gain journey to economic Coordinator, Muslim Television access to wide opportunities. The development, saying that this is Ahmadiyya (MTA) Intl, Nigeria, Alhaji Majlis will always have a share of the only way the development Qasim Akinreti; Senior Officer in the returns on such investment based attained can be sustainable as Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and on agreed upon terms. the trained youth of today will be a former Agege Dil’a Qaid, Bro. able to take over and manage Bashirudeen Dhikrullah and the State Meanwhile, the Majlis observed in the future. Murabi Atfal, Pa Abd Rauf Ilo. the communique the synergy between economic condition and security concern. It urged the Government to make all avenues available for the youth to be engaged in economic activities, noting that it will go a long way in discouraging them from taking to crime. The youth are also encouraged to always look at what they can do for themselves and not rely on government for all needs. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 3

constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly (OSHA) and also the OSUN ILAQA ORGANIZES MAIDEN Jama’at President, Ila Orangun land; the twins, Alh. Hussein O Sumonnu POST-RAMADAN LECTURE (former Amir, AMJ Nigeria) and In an effort to further entrench Ahmadiyya message to the general Comrade Hassan A. Sumonnu (Pioneer President,Nigeria Labour Congress, public especially when Ahmadiyya centenary in Nigeria is being NLC) and Sadr, Majlis celebrated, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osun State has organized Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Bro its first post-Ramadan public lecture on 16th July, 2016 at the Enuwa Abdul Qadri Abdur Rafi’, represented Square, front of Ooni of Ife Palace, Ile-Ife. by State Qaid, Bro Shakirullah Lawal.

On comments from the dignitaries, Ooni of Ife apologized for his absence from the event. He said he planned to attend it in person but an urgent and unplaned national assignment came in. He however promised to attend and honour next invite from the Jama’at. He said he identifies with the Jama’at all of the time and will continue to do so. He promised to support the local and national Jamat in any area of need.

Hon. Olanrewaju, in his comments, pleaded with Jama’at members to embrace politics. He disagreed with the popular notion that one cannot be a politician while a true muslim. He said he has been in the two garments since 1994 even as Ahmadi. He said if we desist from participating in the The event themed “Spiritual Revolution years in Nigeria. The lecturer Nigeria politics who else would do it through Islam” is a twin lecture outing reiterates that “no one establishes his right? which presents erudite Islamic scholar, coast on falsehood, especially by using Dr. Saheed O. Timehin and Osogbo Muhammad’s name and thus pass test Alhaji Sunmonu and his twins brother Circuit Missionary, Alh Abd.Ganiyy of time, in history”. He explained that strongly advised to stick to offering of Oladipupo to speak on “100 years of Hazrat Imam Mahdi proclaimed many tahjjud prayer. They said it has been Ahmadiyya in Nigeria: Pointer to the years ago in a remote village Qadian the secret to their successes in life. truth of Holy Prophet Muhammad that Allah has appointed him as the More particularly, the former labour (saw)” and “Maintaining Spiritual, Messiah and Mahdi and that his leader said at the night of his election Moral and Physical Values after the meassage shall be taken to all corners as the first president of NLC on 28th month of Ramadan” respectively. of the world and today, indeed, the Feb, 1978, he supplicated to Allah to meassage has traversed the world. do the work for him and let the glory In his lecture, Alh Oladipupo urged be His. Although someone said he Muslim faithfuls to adhere to Amir South-West, Alh Abdul-Azeez would be removed within three numerous lessons learned during the Alatoye, who chaired the ocassion, months but he lasted 6 years without noble month by fastening to the advocated prayer for President any arrest nor detention. On the other oneness of Allah while eschewing all Muhammadu Buhari always. He also hand, former Amir also hinted that forms of shirk. He advised listeners to urged everyone to imbibe attitude of since 1967 he has signed the bai’at, he fortify their faith with prayer and fast showing repsect for elders and has never missed tahajjud prayer and even after Ramadan because in that opposite gender as well. He prayed for advised we all teach it to our children. lies many spiritual benefits. He security of the nation and economic admonishes on more charity work bouyancy. He however warned on The District Lajna President for Osun (arms giving), self reformation, exercising excessive rights. and Kwara, Mrs Anifat Badmus urged forbearance and overlooking excesses the Jamat to include press coverage to of others. Present at the event are notable most of our programmes for wider dignitaries in the Jama’at and society audience. In a similar manner, the other lecture which include Kabiyesi Oba Adeyeye delivered by Dr.Saheed O. Timehin Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, Ooni of cleared air on truthfulness of Imam Ile-Ife represented by Chief Bode Mahdi as a true follower of Holy Thomas; Hon. Musibau Olanrewaju Prophetsaw as Ahmadiyya marks 100 (MOFA), member representing Oke-Ila AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 4

Osogbo Muqami holds Ojodu Dil’a organizes National Waqar-e-Amal maiden Atfal, Nasrat As directed by the Mulk, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osogbo Muqami members trooped out enmasse to mini-Ijtema observe the national waqar-e-amal (division of labour) on Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ojodu Dil’a has 25th July, 2016. organized a three-day Atfal and Nasrat mini-Ijtema in The ever busy road on which the Ahmadiyya Muslim preparation for IVC/Regional Ijtema between 29th and Jama’at Central Mosque, Osogbo has been in bad state 31st July, 2016 at Ahmadiyya Mosque, Akute, Lagos. for long time for which users await government’s The children enjoyed the presence of Jama’at’s intervention. This hope, however, remained dashed until personalities, among which are: Ojodu Circuit the Majlis came to salvage the situation. President, Alh. Abdul Hakeem Arowosere; the Circuit Starting from the early hours of the day through 2pm, the laborious tasks which include packing of sand mixed with Missionary, Muallim Abdul Kabeer Folorunsho; granite and stones from an ongoing road construction Muallim (Hafiz) Abdul Mojeed Adeleke (Shomolu); a site in another distant part of the city to the Missionary Trainee, Muallim Munawar Akinyemi; the waqar-e-amal site for filling of the portholes on the busy Circuit Tabligh Secretary, Ustadh Abdur-Rasaq Ma’roof; road. Agege Dil’a Qaid, Bro Aliu Adewole. The motorists and passers-by lauded and appreciated Others are Denro Jama’at President, Bro Abdul Wasiu efforts of the Majlis as two members of the community Soyoye; his Mowe counterparts, Bro Abdul Majeed joined in the activities. In attendace is a Nasr and25 Olukola; Denro President, Bro. A.G. Alabi; Mrs Lateefat Khuddam members. Abdur Razzaq, representing Lajna President, Mrs M.A. In a related development, the muqami also visited a Balogun; Mrs Ojediran and Mrs Fatima Adeniran. Jama’at’s mosque in another town in the circuit, Oke-Irun The highlights of the event include a lecture delivered town for bush clearing and cleaning. This took place on by Ustadh Abdur Rasaq Ma’roof on the topic “My the 29th July, 2016 from 10am to about 2pm. In this Vision for Ahmadiyya in the next Century”. Educational dignity of labour work, a total of 9 Khuddam and 1 Nasr events held include: Quiz competition, Speech contest, participated. Qur’an competition and Qaseedah. Various sporting competitions held include Arm wrestling, 100m and 200m races, Concentration race, among others. The guests, in their various comments, expressed their utmost joy at the programme and advised the Majlis on the continuity of the program in order to inculcate basic Islamic tenets into the children always and groom them for the future. A total of 20 Atfal/Nasrat handlers coordinated the programme while 76 children attended the mini-Ijtema with 33 Atfal and 43 Nasrat.

Ibadan Dil’a beefs up Eid ground security, traffic flow

Members of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ibadan Dil’a engaged in various activities which ensure a hitch free flow of traffic, security of lives and properties during the Eid prayer at Ibadan Circuit Eid ground. Also in attendance to assist in the work were members of Security personnels which include the Nigerian Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps and members of State Security Services (SSS) who were all on ground to prevent the breakdown of law and order. The breakdown of the auxiliary bodies’ presence at the praying ground are as follows: 187 Ansarullah, 134 Khuddam (Non uniformed), 56 Khuddam (uniformed), 345 Lajna Imaillah, 234 Atfal, 289 Nasirat and 546 non-members, totaling 1791 people who attended the Eid. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 5 Oyo Ilaqa holds Officers’ Workshop To orientate the media to get adequate information. State/Dil’a/Muqami Officers on Before concluding, he admonished all their core responsibilities within members to write articles and submit the Majlis and to bring out the them for publication on MKAN website actions in them, Majlis and Al-Irfan Magazine. Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo Furthermore, a general lecture was State has held a three-day delivered by Muallim Yasir Adelaja on Officers’ workshop between the topic “Right time for a male to Friday, 29th July and Sunday, marry and Polygamy in Islam”. Also, 31st July, 2016 at Ahmadiyya Umuumi (protocols/special duty) Central Mosque, Oke Ado, Department organized a general Ibadan. security training/tips for an average On Saturday, Bro Abdus Salam Majlis member which was handled by Adepoju, a 500 level Medical S.P Ahmad Abubakar of the Nigeria student, University College Police. Hospital (UCH) anchored a Men from DigitalMe Ltd held a Google health talk where he discussed training to train Majlis members on “Stress Management and coping how to make money via social media with Multitasking Duties in the and ICT evolution in Nigeria. contemporary Nigeria”. Moreover, Muallim Abdul Lateef also Besides, the state Nazim Isha'at, delivered a lecture on “Our Home, Our Bro. Animasaun Abdur Rasheed World, Our Role” before the State Qaid coordinated an ICT/Social and acting Naib Sadr, Southwest, Network seminar which serves Bro.Daud Alani Dikko addressed the as a sensitization training on participants on their roles as a Khadim. how members can use social A communiqué was read by the Nazim media to spread the cause of Ta’leem, Bro Mustapha Adeitan and faith. He also used the medium vote of thanks by the Naib State Qaid to give all Jama’at website and II, Bro.Qamarudeen Animasaun with 88 the handles of the Majlis Officers in attendanc Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria to be followed on social

Ijebu Dil’a holds Atfal mini-Ijtema It was a memorable moment as Alh (Engr.) M.A Alli declared the Majlis Atfal mini-Ijtema open, organized by Majlis Joint Aminul Qur’an Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ijebu Dil’a between Friday, 29th July and Sunday, 31st July, 2016 at AMJ Central Mosque, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun held by Coca-Cola State. The programme featured various competitions such as Qur’an Circuit competition, Quiz, Speech contest, and some sporting activities to It was an historical event as Coca-Cola circuit prepare the children efficiently and effectively towards the regional held its maiden combined Amin-ul-Qur’an convention. Meanwhile, prizes were given to outstanding held on the 31st July, 2016 at Ijokodo participants in all competitions held. Junction, Ibadan. The graduants were 43: 23 male and 20 The total participants at the programme were 63 with 19 Atfal female respectively. handlers in charge of the activities, organization and proper monitoring. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 6

Sadr celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr prayer Apata Dil’a holds with Akinyele Majlis national Celebrating the Eid with well-beings. members of the Majlis Among the entourage of the Waqar-e-Amal, Atfal Khuddam, Sadr, Majlis Sadr Sahib were the Oyo State Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Qaid, Bro. Daud Dikko, his mini-Ijtema, Welfare Nigeria, Bro Abdul Qadir Abdur Ogun state counterparts, Dr. Rafi’, has performed the Sanni Taofeeq and Muavin Sadr It was a busy month for the Majlis Eid-ul-Fitr prayer on 6th July, 1, Bro Abdur Rahman Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata Dil’a as it 2016 at Ahmadiyya Muslim Salaudeen. held its national Waqar-e-Amal (Division of Jama'at, Akinyele opposite Labour) and Atfal Mini-Ijtema on 24th July International Institute of and between 22nd and 24th July, 2016 Tropical Agriculture (IITA), respectively. Idi-Ose, Moniya, Ibadan. The Dil’a marked the waqar-e-amal in its After the Eid, Sadr took it as a various Muqameen with community sense of responsibility and development activities ranging from clearing honour to pay a courtesy visit to of drainage to filling of potholes to ease the Commander, The Nigeria vehicular activities in the areas. Police, Akinyele Station, whose The Muqameen which participated in the land has been used as Eid division of labour include: Apata, Aba-Alamu, ground for some years. The Sadr Odo-ona, Elere and Gbekuba Ogbagba. The commended the Police for their communities, in recognition of the understanding and invaluable contributions of the Majlis accommodation of the towards community development, showered Community, seizing the encomiums on them with appreciation and opportunity to pray for the prayer. nation and the officers’ In another development, the Dil’a also held Atfal mini-Ijtema at Baitur Raheem Mosque, Apata, Ibadan where 99 children attended and participated in various events held therein. BCOS, Radio Nigeria covers The Atfal competed among themselves in various events such as Qur’an, Quiz, Speech Contest, message Delivery, Book Review, 2nd Apata Dil’a Ramadan Taekwondo, Football, among others. There are 27 Nazimeen Atfal on ground to lecture, Eid Service take care of the children with 4 Lajna Imaillah members assisting in preparing the The programmes of Majlis contained in the lecture to the food at the programme. Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata general public coupled with gaining In another development, the Dil’a on 3rd Dil’a get wider media coverage more audience, it was aired on July, 2016 paid a visit to the family of Bro. recently as its Ramadan Lecture and BCOS Television for 30 minutes on Qazim Abubakar who travelled to the United Eid-ul-Fitr Service were covered 5th July, 2016. States of America in June. and aired on Broadcasting In the same vein, a Radio Nigeria Brother Qazim, until he travelled, was the Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) correspondent also attended Apata Dil’a, Sehat-e-Jismani Officer and some and Radio Nigeria respectively. Eid-ul-Fitr praying ground, covered utility personnel whose active contributions The Dil’a took a drastic step by the event, interviewed personalities within the Majlis cannot be underestimated. staging a public lecture in the in the Jama’at and reported same in He has since been identified with Chicago month of Ramadan to sensitize the their Network News. Muallim Jama'at and is doing well. community on contemporary issues Dhun-Noorain Bello, the Lajna limiting the progress of the nation Imaillah President and Dil’a Qaid and individuals in particular. were among the interviewees at the The 2nd Ramadan lecture, held at Eid ground by the Radio Nigeria Federal College of Agriculture Hall, Correspondent I.A.R&T, Moor Plantation, Apata, However, 709 male and 786 female Ibadan on Sunday, 12th June, 2016, performed this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr has its topic “True Faith and Sincere prayer just as Majlis Khuddam in Prayer: A means for Sustaining a uniform numbered 59. good Community” delivered by Alhaji Abdul Ganiyy Oladipupo, Osogbo Circuit Missionary. However, to spread the teachings AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 7 3rd Picnic: Osogbo Dil’a fetes Atfal, Nasrat at Delightsome Kwara Ilaqa Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, commences Osogbo Dil’a has feted the children at Delightsome Hotel, Ring Road, Tree Planting Osogbo on 12th June, 2016 during the 3rd Annual Eid-ul-Fitri Picnic exercise programme. With the supervision of Kwara State Children and their parents had a Ministry of Environment, Majlis pleasant outing as they were served Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Kwara with nice food, educative playing Ilaqa has commenced its tree materials and good atmosphere to planting exercise at Ilorin Eid Ground, interact with other families. New Yidi Road, opposite Irewolede Among those that attended the event Estate, Ilorin, Kwara on 27th July, include the State Qaid, Bro.Shakirullah 2016. Lawal with his first wife, the new Osogbo Jama’at President, Bro. Abdur The Ministry donated 100 trees to Rahman Akintunde, Pharm. the Majlis. Out of which, 50 trees Olu-Lawal and other Dil’a members. were planted at Eid ground by Meanwhile, the parent showed their notable Jama’at elders – Circuit appreciation to the organizers of the President, Alh. A.K. Olanrewaju, picnic and called for its continuity. Circuit General Secretary, Bro. A.A. They also participated in one (1) Adeosun, Nazim, Majlis Ansarullah, minute challenge competition Kwara Dil’a, Alh. Bola Yusuf, Lajna organized for children and prize were Imaillah Circuit President, Alhaja distributed by the Dil'a Qaid, Bro. Balogun and President, Lajna Nurudeen Abdul Lateef to the Imaillah, Tanke, among others. winners. The Manager of the hotel also commended the organizers for The other 50 trees were distributed good monitoring and discipline among Jama’at members for exhibited by the pupils to wade-off planting. For the exercise, 14 Majlis any injury and property damages. Khuddam were in attendance. The headcount at the picnic showed 313 people registered their presence – 207 Atfal/Nasrat, 62 Lajna Imaillah members, 38 Majlis members and 6 Ansarullah. Ibadan Dil’a sponsors Ikorodu Dil’a flags off Tree Ramadan Radio Planting campaign Programme Marking the centenary of Ahmadiyya According to the Dil’a Qaid, Bro Nazeem To ensure messages of Ahmadiyya in Nigeria, Majlis Sulaimon, the significances of the tree get to heterogeneous audience in Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ikorodu planted in the school include provision Oyo state and environs, Majlis Dil’a has flagged off its tree planting of shield to the footpath and the space Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ibadan campaign at Mahmud Ahmadiyya between the mosque and the footpath, Dil’a has sponsored series of College, Abule Eko, Ijede, Lagos on clarifying the footpath into the school Ramadan Lecture Programme on 14th July, 2016 with 12 trees planted different sections and promotion of Space FM 90.1 with duration of 30 within the school premises. conducive learning environment. minutes. At the event were the General As regards nurturing of the trees, the Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Dil’a proposes nurturing arrangement The programme ran throughout the Jama’at, Nigeria, Alh. Abbas Olawale with the school gardener while the week in the month of Ramadan with Iromini; Principal of the school, School Head Boy, with his Students the following topics: “Islam and Dr.(Mrs) Basirat Olajumoke Dikko; her Representative Committee members, is Science”, “Muhammad, a Paragon of Vice, Bro Nurain Aderemi; Lagos to supervise the nurturing and reports Virtues”, “Islam and Terrorism: any Island Circuit President, Bro accordingly to the Ijede Muqami Qaid, Meeting Point” and “The Menace of Muddathir Adefarati and President, Bro Muddathir Oladoja. Immorality among Muslim Youths: Ijede AMJ, Alh. Abdul Kabir Abdul Meanwhile, 12 members of Majlis the Roles of Parents” by an erudite Yakeen, among others who planted registered their presence at the and versatile Missionary, Muallim one tree or the other. occasion. Muhammad Waiz Apooyin. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 8

Lagos AMSA holds 7-day APW

The memoirs of the event will held at Ansaruddeen College, just as The grand finale and symposium continue linger in the minds of Lagos welfare visitation to Alakara Remand was held on Saturday, 23rd July, State students as Ahmadi Muslim and Juvenile Home to visit Pa Akinola 2016 with the presence of Naib Students’ Association, Lagos Unit was done on Thursday. Amir, Southwest, AMJN, Alh. A.A. held its Annual Propagation Week Alatoye as the Chairman of the between 16th July and 23th July, Also, Qur’an, Quiz and Speech occasion at Ahmadiyya Mosque Hall, 2016. contests were held among tertiary Somolu. The highlight of the event institutions in Lagos at Ahmadiyya was a lecture delivered by Muallim The programme officially opened on Mosque, Somolu. UNILAG won the Qasim Oyekola on “Negative 16th at Ahmadiyya Central Mosque, Qur’an competition, LASU and Labelling of Muslim: Youths as a Mushin with an excursion to YABATECH won the Quiz and Speech Vanguard of Transformation”. Whispering Palm. On Wednesday, competitions respectively. secondary school competition was

MKA-GHANA Western Regional Visit Tarkwa Prisons “And they feed, for the love of Him, the Interacting with the inmates, Mr. poor, the orphan, and the prisoner, Iddris Appiah encouraged them to saying, we feed you for Allah’s pleasure remain calm whiles being optimistic only. We desire no reward or thanks that they would one day end their jail from you”. (Holy Quran 76: 9-10). terms notwithstanding the number of With due regards, commitment and years. He hoped that the inmate will obedience to the above verses among reform themselves to be better other verses of the Holy Quran, the people after their jail term. As if that Western Regional chapter of Majlis was not enough, he buttressed his Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya- Ghana, point with the. With reference to the undertook a special visit to the Tarkwa popular Akan proverb, ‘Ayonko dodoo Municipal Prison on the 6th of July, 2016 nti na okoto annya tiri’ (it is because as part of events to mark the Eid-ul fitr of many friends that the crab does celebration. The Prison is a male prison not have a head), Mr. Appiah which is located in the Tarkwa Municipal cautioned the inmates to be mindful Assembly in the Western Region of of the caliber of friends they make Ghana. The move was also in while serving time and also strive to accomplishment of the annual program live with the fear of God in their heart for the 2nd quarter of the Majlis year. as this would open a new chapter of The delegation included, six (6) Regional life full of moral integrity for them. Aamila members together with 15 other Mr. Kabu Issah (an inmate) in his a Khuddam from the Wassa West Circuit vote of thanks expressed immensely all dressed in their uniform. The team their heartfelt gratitude to the was led by Mr. Omar Adjei (Naib Qaid Ahmadiyya youth for the kind gesture Ilaqa) and the Mr. Iddris Appiah (Wassa of honor and spirit of brotherhood West Circuit President. extended to them on the special The team made a donation to the Prison occasion of Eid-ul fitr. The Sup. Officers and had a short interaction with Francis Dotsey in his closing speech the inmates. The items donated included vehemently advised the inmates to 2 bags of rice (50kg), 7 parks of T- rolls, assimilate the good messages and 5 boxes of Voltic mineral water, 10 parks put them into practice and should of assorted soft drinks and used cloths. consider the Ahmadiyya youth as role The team was warmly received by models and fight relentlessly to Superintendent Francis Dotsey (2nd in achieve a similar life style. He also Command) and Sup. Opare Asare (Senior expressed his gratitude to the Chief Officer Administrator), who later delegation for their visitation and received the items on behalf of the honor and hoped that there will be inmates. Several copies of “the Review frequent visits by Maljis of Religions” were given to the officers Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya members to and some of the inmates. their outfit. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 9 Mka-ghana Donate to Childrens’ Home STATEMENT OF Quran Chapter 2:221 says “And they ask thee AHMADIYYA MUSLIM concerning the orphans, say promotion of their COMMUNITY welfare is an act of FOLLOWING FRANCE goodness. And if you intermix with them, CHURCH ATTACK they are your brethren”. In view of the above, on All members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim 2nd July, 2016, Sunyani Community throughout the world have Fiapre Circuit of Brong Ahafo Region donated been left shocked and devastated by assorted items to yesterday’s murder of Father Jacques orphans at the Heart for Hamel in a church in France. Children Foundation at The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Nsuatre. 11 well considers this to be an outrageous and dressed khuddam took evil attack that can never be justified in part in the donation. any way or under any circumstances. May Allah reward them The teachings of the Holy Quran and of abundantly, Amen. the Founder of Islam, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are of peace, tolerance and love for humanity. The Quran says to kill even one innocent person is akin to killing all of humanity (Quran 5:33). Throughout his life, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) condemned all forms of warfare, violence and injustice. He strictly instructed his followers that even in a state of defensive warfare, Muslims were not permitted to attack any religious leader, any place of worship or to target innocent people such as the elderly, women and children. Today no nation and no group has waged war against Islam. Muslims are living freely here in the West and are able to practice their religion and so Muslims should be grateful for these freedoms. Thus the hatred manifested by terrorists and extremists is completely incomprehensible. Such terrorists and extremists are not defending Islam but rather are serving only to defame and discredit its name and its teachings. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community offers its deepest condolences to the family of Father Jacques Hamel and to all those affected. We further offer our sympathies to Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church and to the people of France. We share in their grief and we share in their outrage. We pray for peace in the world and for an end to all forms of terrorism, extremism and hatred. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 10 Fun Facts about Owls CHILDREN’S CORNER

There are around 200 different owl species. Owls are active at night (nocturnal). A group of owls is called a parliament. Most owls hunt insects, small mammals and other birds. Some owl species hunt fish. Owls have powerful talons (claws) which help them catch and kill prey. Owls have large eyes and a flat face. Owls can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees. Owls are farsighted, meaning they can‛t see things close to their eyes clearly. Owls are very quiet in flight compared to other birds of prey. The color of owl‛s feathers helps them blend into their environment (camouflage). Barn owls can be recognized by their heart shaped face. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JULY, 2016 | PAGE 11

GUEST KHUDDAM SHEET 12. Worst Experience: None. Allah has always taken control of everything in my life. 1. Names: Omopariola Abdul Ghaniyy Adebayo 13. Three most Admired Personalities in Islam: 2. Date of Birth: 15th January, 1973 - The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) 3. Place of Birth: Mushin, Lagos State - Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (A.S) 4. Native Town: Ikirun – Obagun, Osun State - Hazrat Mirzat Masroor Ahmad (V Khalifah) 5. Educational Qualification: MBA – Marketing 14. Most Respected Personality outside the fold of Islam 6. Profession and Present Occupation: Advertising, Head - Late Nelson Mandela of South Africa Media Planning & Strategy: MediaMore Limited 15. Most Admired Personality in the Jama’at: 7. School Attended with Dates: - Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (A.T.B.A) K.V - 2011: Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, 16. Adopted Philosophy of life: “Live as if you were to die Iganmu, Lagos (Associate) tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - 2010: Police Training School Ikeja, Lagos, Security 17. Most beautiful quote: Love for All Hatred for None & Supernumerary Studies (Diploma) 18. Most Admired Author: Hazrat Bashir-ud-deen Mahmud - 2008: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ahmad (r.a), The Khalifatul Masih II Ogbomoso, MBA Marketing 19. Best Food: Bread and Beans - 2004: TTC Organization, GRA Ikeja Lagos 20. Hobbies: Playing PC games and making my wife happy Certificate (CSAN) 21. Likes: Work smart - 2001: Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, HND 22. Dislike: Nonchalant attitude Business Administration (Upper Credit GPA 3.01) 23. What I want to be remembered for: Nothing but good. - 2001: Florin Computer College, Lagos State, 24. Why I choose to be an Ahmadi: Sincerely, let me thank Graduate Certificate in Computer Appreciation Almighty Allah for giving my parents the wisdom and - 2000: Demmatt Computer Academy, Ilorin, understanding to accept Ahmadiyya, because this Allah’s Certificate in Computer Science (Diploma) grace might not come my way if not Ahmadi by birth. - 1997: Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, ND 25. What Book has made the most profound impact on you Business Studies (Lower Credit) apart from the Holy Qur’an? Imam of the Age and The - 1991: Ilamoye Grammar School, Okota, Lagos, Philosophy of the Teaching of Islam. WAEC 26. Most Admired Past Sadr (President) of the Majlis: Dr. - 1986: Igbo Owu Primary School, Woks Yard, Mushin, Sa’eed Olurotimi Timehin First School Leaving Certificate 27. Most Admired Companion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w): Hazrat Umar – The Second Caliph of Professional Qualifications: Islam - Advertising Practitioner Council of Nigeria (APCON) 28. Country visited: Ghana, Republic of Benin, United No: 5379 - Associate Member Kingdom, USA and Italy to attend religious functions - Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) No: 44580 –

Associate Member

8. Marital Status: Married and blessed with three kids, namely: Radhiyya, Rayyan, Muhammad Ramzy & ? 9. Positions in the Majlis:

- 1989-1991: Nazim Atfal Mushin Muqami

- 1991-1993: Taleem Officer Mushin Muqami - 1997-1998: Taleem Officer (AMSA FEDPOFA) - 1999-2001: Tablig Officer (FEDPOFFA) - 2002-2006: Muqami Qaid – Mushin - 2004-2006: Umumi Officer – Lagos State - 2004-2008: Muhtamin Tajneed (MULK)

- 2009-2013 Lagos State Qaid st - 2013- 2016 1 Naib Sadr South West 10. Position held in the Jama’at: - 1992-1994: General Secretary (Mushin Jama’at) - 1994-1995: Asst. Fin. Secretary (Mushin Jama’at) - 2003-2005: Financial Secretary (Mushin Jama’at) Omopariola Abdul-Ghanyy Adebayo 11. Most favourable experience: AYAAG 2016 Naib Sadr South West MKAN AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JUNE, 2016 | PAGE 12

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1 Osun Ilaqa organizes maiden post-Ramadan Lecture 5 Apata Dil’a holds national Waqar-e-Amal, Atfal mini-Ijtema

2 Osogbo Muqami holds National Waqar-e-Amal 6 Ikorodu Dil’a Tree Planting

3 Ojodu Dil’a organizes maiden Atfal, Nasrat mini-Ijtema 7 Apata Dil’a after Eid-el-Fitr

8 4 Ijebu Dil’a holds Atfal mini-Ijtema Coca-Cola Dil’a Waqa-re-Amal AL-IRFAN BULLETIN JUNE, 2016 | PAGE 13

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8 Coca-Cola Dil’a Waqa-re-Amal 12 MKAN travel to Benin for friendly football game

9 Kogi Dil’a during tree planting 13 Apata Dil’s welfare visit

10 Kogi Dil’a during waqar-e-Amal 13 MKA Owode Dila Waqar-e-amal and donation to local clinic

11 Kwara tree planting