SEPTEMBER 2017 | VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9
Owode Dil’a Ogun Ilaqa visits former MKAN welcomes attends Amir Sadr, MTA Nigeria amid euphoria Ansarullah Training SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 2 Visitation: Owode Dil’a welcomes Amir amid euphoria
ust as it was anticipated, the day was bright, euphoria and its environs. was full in the air. As every minute ticks, each During his meeting with the Imams in Owode Jmember of Owode Circuit grew in anxiety, standing Circuit, he gave Qur'an (Yoruba and English on the tip of their feet all minutes, at the sound of every version), Our Teachings (Yoruba and English vehicle to look through the mirror if it was Amir, if it was version) and Salat Book (Yoruba and English Dr Mashhud Adenrele Fashola. version) to them which they collected cheerfully. at was the atmosphere when Majlis Khuddam-ul- Also, Amir paid courtesy visitations to other Jama’ats Ahmadiyya, Owode Dil'a welcomed Amir, Ahmadiyya and was warmly welcomed by members of Majlis Muslim Jama'at, Nigeria, Dr Mashhud Adenrele Fashola Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya, Owode Circuit. to the Circuit. e Majlis made a long queue at Atan Ota Round About to kick start the much anticipated visitation which began from the meeting place of the Amir's entourage and the delegated people of Owode Circuit, Atan, to Arigbawonwo, to Ado-Odo, where the Amir met with Imam Ado after the Jumu'at Service was held, which he took upon himself to translate the Huzur Sermon in the indigenous language, Yoruba, to the people of Ado-Odo SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 3 Welfare: Ogun Ilaqa Qaid visits Owode Dil’a
o ascertain the welfare of his increase the production and avert members at Owode Dil'a, the future loss of shes by seeking more TState Qaid, Ogun Ilaqa, Bro professional advice. Ibrahim Idris and his entourage has Also, the state Qaid paid a welfare visited the Dil'a on 30th September, 2017. visit to the house of a Dil'a In the State Qaid entourage are the State Ansarullah member, Pa Motamad, Alh Oje Jamiu; State Nazim Nuruddeen Fehintola at Idiroko, Isha'at, Bro Adeyemi Nurudeen and who had a serious accident Nazim Mal, Bro Okunnu Hamza. some months ago. is was also As part of the visitation, the State Qaid extended to the house of Bro attended the Dil’a meeting on Saturday at Shakirullah Usman, a former Ajegunle Mosque. He, as well as his Zaim, Isaga Halqa, who also had entourage, was taken to the Dil'a Fish an accident a year ago while Pond at Ajegunle; where pieces of returning from the Dil'a meeting. advice was given to the Dil'a on how to Ilishan-Remo Muqami cleans community primary health centre, holds Cycling Event ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilishan-Remo Muqami has carried Mout a community development service at a primary health centre in the town to mark Muqami Waqar-e-Amal day. Five Majlis members were present during the community service which was appreciated by the health centre staffs. In a related development, the Dil’a also held a cycling competition at Ilisan Main Town/Community on 30th September, 2017. The Majlis, three in attendance, also controlled traffic and sensitized members of the public on the on-going programme. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 4 Omi-Adio Dil'a controls Traffic on Market Day
o ease the burden of various road users and make the place a traffic-free one, Majlis Khuddam-ul- TAhmadiyya, Omi-Adio Dil'a moved to Abidogun Junction off Abeokuta Expressway, Omi-Adio to control the traffic, removing the problem most pedestrians face in crossing the Road especially on Market Days. Bro. Kolapo Sharafadeen, a member with the technical knowledge, led the team of ve (5) Khuddam on Saturday 16th September, 2017 for the 2 hours traffic control exercise. One Abel Funmilayo, the Traffic Warder Officer posted to this junction, was full of admiration for members of Majlis Khuddam for rendering sel ess service of such magnitude. She lamented politely that her efforts was not enough to ensure traffic orderliness at the junction while efforts to get back up from her unit office proved abortive. She pleaded that members of Majlis Khuddam are welcomed most times to assist the situation especially on every market days. Commercial transporters, market women and other road users all commended the initiative. It is our prayer that Allah (swt) empowers the Dil’a to make this project a going concern.
Aiyetoro/Afon Dil’a plants trees at Ansar- ud-Deen Pry Sch, holds Waqar-e-Amal
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Aiyetoro/Afon Dil’a has planted trees at Ansar-ud-Deen primary Mschool, Imasayi on 3rd October, 2017. e headmistress, Mrs Idowuan, a member of the Jama'at and other school staffs appreciated the efforts of MKAN for balancing the nature with tree planting. In a related development, the Dil’a also held Waqar-e-Amal along Ibooro Ilaro Road on 1st October, 2017 to ensure it's in better condition for road users. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 5 Ibafo Muqami holds Waqar-e-Amal
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ibafo Muqami has carried out Waqar-e-Amal Mactivity at Magada Estate on 27th August 2017. e program started with cutting of bush which has been obstructing the free movement of vehicles and motorcycles. e Majlis also lled deep pot holes on the same road which has been damaging the road and as well hindering the passage of vehicles and motorcycles. According to the Organizer, they sought for different materials like broken blocks, stones, sand, asphalt and granite which were moved from another site with a pick- up vehicle to the road in order to fill the pot holes. e granite was gotten through the permission of the Landlords' Chairman of the area. is activity was carried out by 9 khuddam and 2 atfal members.
Idiroko Muqami holds Atfal/Nasrat Camp
Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Idiroko Muqami has held a-day Camp for Atfal and Nasirat on 17th September, 2017 at Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Mosque, Idiroko. e camp, held to educate the children to compete favourably with their counterparts in the society intellectually, morally and spiritually, had the presence of 50 Children: 24 Atfal, 18 Nasirat, 2 Atfal from Ibate n which is a Halqa under Idiroko Muqami and 6 Non-Members (4 boys and 2 Girls). 5 Khuddam, 3 Lajna and 1 Ansarullah were also in attendance to take care of the children. e Children had Classes on various Islamic Knowledge such as Prayer of the Holy Prophet, Qaseedah, Qur’an, Life History of Prophet Muhammad (saw), What is Ahmadiyya? etc. and at the end, the children competed in events such as Quiz, Qur’an Recitation and Qur’an memorization competitions after which the best among them were given various prizes. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 6 Omi-Adio Dil'a pays visits to new Community Chief Imam
o strengthen the brotherhood ties between the Muslim Community and MKAN, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Omi-Adio Dil'a has Ta paid courtesy visit to the new Community Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Lateef Abiola on 10th September, 2017 at his Araromi residence. e Omi-Adio Muslim Community appointed the new Chief Imam for the community and its environs After the demise of Fadhilat-e-Sheikh AbdHameed Aladeowo, the late Imam of the community. e head of the Nine (9) men delegation, Ustadh Apooyin AbdHafeez, reminded the Imam of the task ahead and offered him prayers. e new Chief Imam Abd Lateef Abiola, in his reaction, recounted how members of Majlis Khuddam and the entire Ahmadiyya Jama’at of Omi-Adio stood by the late Imam throughout his bedridden time and until his last breath. According to him, other Muslim sects without exception need to learn and emulate Ahmadiyya on how the sect upholds the principles of Islam. He admonished Ahmadiyya youths on the need to impact greatly on the entire community youths.
Welfare: Ogun Ilaqa visits former Sadr,
embers of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ogun Ilaqa visited the immediate past Sadr, Majlis MAnsarullah, Pa M. B. Odukoya at his residence in Abeokuta on 8th October, 2017. Forty three (43) Extended Amila members were present- comprising the State Qaid, Dil'a Qaideen, State Officers and Muqamin Qaideen. Pa Odukoya admonished the Majlis members to make use of their youthful age to serve the Jama'at Ahmadiyya diligently before the time of old age. Furthermore, According to him, they should be compassionate to their wives and children always, and also ensure those wives and children participate in Jama'at activities. Group photographs were taken with the immediate past Sadr, Majlis Ansarullah, Nigeria. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 7 MKAN attends MTA Nigeria Training
o give total support to the commencement of operations of Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) TInternational in Nigeria, Majlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, Nigeria has attended a one-day capacity building training for the volunteers held on 17th September, 2017 at Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Headquarters, Ojokoro. e training focused on the tips of basic television production and script writing as the participants at the training were drawn from the auxiliary bodies of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Nigeria. e lead presenter on the basic tips of television production, Alhaji Nurudeen Shobambi, who doubles as the Head of made by the leadership of MKAN, headed by Production, took the participants through the key terms in our respected Sadr Sahib, Engr. Aina Sa’eed. television broadcasting, camera handling and camera shooting. Apart from what we saw today, we still have He used the practical session to demonstrate professionalism in quite a number of other MKAN members camera handling and camera shooting. who have enrolled for this blessed project, e second facilitator, Dr Qasim Akinreti, who doubles as the being championed by our beloved Huzur Coordinator of MTA International Nigeria Studios, talked on (ATBA). In terms of programme contents the technicalities of script writing for various media platforms. and quality productions, we hope to see the He also used the gathering to explain the operations of MTA Nigeria Studios at par with what are International and its set objectives. obtainable at the United Kingdom Studios, In his closing remarks, Dr. Akinreti said: “Today’s training is within the shortest possible time.” one of the numerous line-up capacity building sessions e Head of Training, Mr. Abdul-Ganiyy earmarked for the volunteers of MTA International Nigeria Banuso, appreciated the supports of the studios. I am impressed with your enthusiasm to serve the volunteers and encouraged them to be fully Jama’at at this capacity. I am also overwhelmed with your prepared for the tasks ahead. passion for learning. I implore you all to keep developing your Other participants at the training include talents in order to collectively take this project to higher levels.” Ha z Shobambi Abdul-Ganiy, Head of It will be recalled that Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria Tr anslation; Mualim Abdul-K abir (MKAN) recently visited the MTA International Africa Aderibigbe, Office Manager; Mr. Bashir Studios in Ghana. In his remarks, the Muavin Sadr MKAN, Lamina, Head of IT; Mrs. Azeezat Omoyele, Amb. Popoola Ishaq Olamilekan said: “We were highly Head of Lajna; and a host of others. Out of motivated with what we saw at the MTA Africa Studios in over thirty participants at the training, sixteen Ghana. In addition to that, the participation of MKAN members of MKAN, including seven Mulk members at today’s training was a re ection of the promises Officers, were in attendance. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 8
Apata Dil’a holds Waqar-e-amal at Oluyole Elebu
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata Dil’a has held its Waqar-e-Amal at Oluyole Elebu MJama’at where the laying of foundation for a- two bedroom at and dining hall (Mission House) was done on 8th September, 2017. e Dil’a spear-headed the whole construction process which took about 9 hours with 46 Khuddam, 6 Atfal and 10 Ansarullah, during this process, members showed resilience, doggedness and high spirit of service. In attendance were Apata Circuit President, Alh Teslim Oniyide; Circuit Missionary, Muallim Dhunurain Bello; Zaf Awal Apata Circuit, Pa. S.F Ogundokun who represented the Nazim Ansarullah; Oluyole Elebu Jama’at President, Bro Razaq Popoola; Circuit Secretary, Bro Qazeem Ogundokun; Apata Dil’a Qaid, Bro Muftau Huseein; Apata Muqami Lajna President, Hajia F.M Adewale; Alhaja Ghazal; Alhaja Salaudeen; Hajia Hadi; Hajia Adesina and Hajia Olajide. e Apata Dil’a Qaid Bro Muftau Hussein, appreciated Majlis Khuddam members who were in attendance for their display of high spirit of service and steadfastness which are the hallmark of this Jama’at. Ekiti Ilaqa donates 18 pints of blood, kickstarts tree planting exercise
o save lives of people requiring blood for survival, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ekiti Ilaqa has donated T18 pints of blood to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Ado Ekiti in September. Eighteen Majlis, one Ansarullah and two Lajna members participated in the exercise. In another development, the State also commenced its tree planting campaign at the Palace of Oore of Moba Land, Otun Ekiti, Ansar-ud-Deen Nursery and Primary School, Otun Ekiti and Alhaji Adedokun's house. Meanwhile, the 2017 tree planting exercise is to commemorate 100 Years of Islam-ul-Ahmadiyyat in Nigeria and to further strengthen the environment against human activities which can affect the ecological system and environmental sustainability. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 9
Lagos Ilaqa holds Public Lecture
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Lagos Ilaqa under the leadership of the Qaid, Bro. Shuaib MBadmus, has held its monthly public lecture at Lagos Island on 9th September, 2017. e lecture, which was delivered by Alh. Ha dh AbdulGaniy Shobambi on the topic "Dajjal: e Disguised Enemy", educated the listeners on the understanding of Dajjal, its concepts and manifestation as misconception removed totally. e lecture lasted for 90 minutes after which questions were entertained with gallant answers from the Ha dh sahib. Some dignitaries at the event include: Lagos Island Circuit President, Mr. Muddathir Adefarati; Muallim Kolade from Abeokuta; Lagos Island Jama'at President, Mr. Tajudeen Sulaiman and Muhtamim Atfal and National Secretary Ta'leem-ul-Qur'an and Waqf-e-Arzi, Bro. AbdulHakeem Akintobi. A huge turnout was recorded as 125 listeners (113 male, 4 female and 9 children) attended the programme.
Ijebu Dil'a visits Hajj pilgrims
o congratulate them on the successful completion of Hajj rites and safe return from Saudi Arabia, Majlis TKhuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ijebu Dil'a has paid courtesy visits to the families of Onalaja and Lawal between 20th and 24th September, 2017. Alhaji Onalaja is from Ijebu Ode Jama'at while Alhaji Lawal is the present Ijebu Igbo Jama'at President.
e visitation, led by the Dil'a Qaid, Bro Muhammed Sodeeq Olajide, had the participation of 10 Majlis members. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 10
AMSA Oyo holds APW
Ahmadi Muslim Students' Association, Oyo State has held its Secretary, Mr D.A Dikko, Mrs K. O Raji. Annual Propagation Week (APW) between 7th and 11th September, e programme was highly successful as 2017 amid gratitude to Almighty Allah. the students really expressed their minds e event, which had the participation of 44 Male and 83 Female, and all issues of marital affairs troubling features indoor games and educational competitions such as Qur'an, their minds were addressed. Quiz and Speech contests. Meanwhile, a courtesy visit was paid to the local monarch, the Amoorin of Akinmoorin Land, Oba Solomon Ayodele by members of male and female AMSA State Presidents along with Oyo Circuit President and a number of Jama’at Presidents in Oyo including some Missionaries. During symposium, Two lecturers were invited: Muallim Abbas Agbaje who talked on " e Efforts of Islam to Protect Women and their Rights" and Barrister Zainab Uthman Jolaade who spoke on " e Truly Successful Women: Home, Worship and Career". Dignitaries at the event include Alhaji Ahmed Al-Hassan, Naib Amir (Admin), AMJN ably represented by Oyo Circuit President, Pa Tajudeen Abdussalam; representative of the MKA-Oyo Qaid, Bro Taofeeq Badejo; Mr Dawood A. Dikko, a University of Ibadan Lecturer; Representative of the Chairman Circuit Presidents’ Forum, Dr Tajudeen; Lajna Imaillah Circuit President, Oyo, Mrs Yusuf; Alhaja Salaudeen; Mrs Olajide, and Mrs K.O Raji. Besides, awards were given to the best three students in the junior and senior categories of the 2017 AMSA-OYO Masroor Ahmad Annual Mathematics Competition for Secondary School Students. Awards of honour were also presented to three dignitaries who had contributed greatly to the success of AMSA-Oyo activities in recent years. ey include: Mr Dawoud Dikko, former MKA-Oyo Qaid, Bro AbdulHakeem Awe, Oyo State Qaid and Alhaja Ademoye M.K, the current District Sadr, Lajna Imaillah. Other highlights of the event is the the Rishtnata Seminar anchored by Bro AbdurRahman Salaudeen, Ibadan Circuit Rishtanata SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 11 Ogun IVC: Strengthen your ties with Khalifah, Amir urges youths
he Amir, Ahmadiyya outlining the purpose and importance of M u s l i m J a m a ' a t , organizing IVC and the duty of each participant TNigeria, Dr Mashhud to pray to Almighty Allah with humility and A d e n r e l e F a s h o l a , h a s perseverance. admonished the youths to e children were grouped into classes based on strengthen their spiritual their ages; 2 classes for age 7-9, 3 classes for age relationships with the Head, 10-12, and 3 classes for age 13-15, with about 20 A h m a d i y y a M u s l i m tutors comprising resourceful Missionaries Community Worldwide, Hadrat from various circuits in Ogun State. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (atba) by e Atfal and Nasrat were urged to always pray ensuring constant letter writing for the Huzur, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad to him. (atba) and the indispose president of Nigeria, He made this known during the His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari. biennial Atfal and Nasirat e procession for peace which was staged on Islamic Vac ation Course the 5th day of the camping saw a tremendous (IVC)/Ijtema hosted by Majlis out-turn of indigene who were amazed to see a Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, large number of children on the streets Ogun Ilaqa held at Iganmode clamouring for peace in the society. Grammar School, Ota, tagged e chairman of the National Youth Council of Awori 2017. Nigeria who was on a courtesy visit to the venue R e p r e s e n t e d b y H a z of the IVC stated his joy on meeting the AbdulGaniyy Shobambi, Amir, children who were in large magnitude. He expatiating on reasons every however commended the state Qaid and the member must strengthen his/her IVC planning committee for bringing together ties with the Khalifah, implored these children for the purpose of development. all Atfal and Nasirat who can Appreciating the efforts of the Lajna Imaillah write to do so before the end of for ensuring a conducive environment in terms the camp as he promised to help of sanitation and the feeding of the participants, them forward the letters to the facilitators commended their dedication and Huzur (atba). sel ess service to the success of the programme. e event was officially declared e total number of children who enrolled for opened by notable Jama'at the IVC as recorded by the registration members, who addressed the department head by Bro Adeyemi Nurudeen large crowd of Atfal and Nasrat was Nine Hundred and thirty-seven (937). SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 12 Demolished Mosque: Ekiti Ilaqa Lagos Ilaqa prays for attends Hijra quick construction Day Celebration
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Lagos Ilaqa has offered special prayers at the location of the demolished rst ajlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya Mosque in Nigeria at 21/23 Ojo GIWA M Ahmadiyya, Ekiti Street, Lagos Island. MIlaqa participated at this year Hijira Day Celebration held Lagos Island Muqami hosted the MKA Lagos Meeting for September at Olaoluwa Muslim Grammar 2017 and members of the Majlis used the opportunity to offer prayers at school on 24th September, 2017. the location. e prayer point was for the Jama'at to be able to e annual event, which is organized reconstruct the mosque as fast as possible. under the aegis of National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations Appreciating the MKA Lagos, Lagos Island Jama'at President, Mr. (NACOMYO), Ekiti State Chapter, Tajudeen Sulaiman, said the day of the prayer, Sunday,10th September provides an avenue for religious 2017, marks exactly 4 years after the Lagos Island Jama'at vacated the bodies to come together to celebrate mosque with instructions from Amir Sahib and started preparation for the Hijra. voluntary demolition. Activities at the event include March He said: "this prayer offered by members of the Majlis Khuddam today Past and Book Launch, among others could not be by mere coincidence. He mentioned that he has strong in which the Majlis Khuddam hope that Allah will answer the prayer. participated. e Lagos Island Jama'at currently offers prayers at a temporary mosque built at No. 45, Idumagbo Avenue, Lagos Island. is is the location of the former AMJN Mission House and National Bookshop which was also demolished (voluntarily) about 5 years ago owing to structural weakness of the building. is facility is grossly inadequate as many members and non-Ahmadis bombard the mosques during Friday Prayers. e Jamaat had to arrange for the women at a location of about 3 streets away from the mosque and connect speakers to the location. All documentary approvals from the Lagos State Government have been obtained and the Jama'at is at the level of starting the building project. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 13
Oyo Ilaqa attends MKAN SouthWest Prayer/Economic visits Oyo Chief Summit Imam, others
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, SouthWest has State has joined other youths to paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Imam, Oyo Mattend a 3-day summit tagged Town, Sheikh Mashud AbdulGaniyy Adebayo, to 'National Youth Prayer for Peace and Unity in strengthen the brotherhood ties between the Nigeria' organized by the National Youth Council of Ahmadiyya and other Muslim sects. Nigeria (NYCN) between Wednesday 6th and e team also visited Oyo Circuit President, Pa Friday 8th September, 2017. Tajudeen Abdusalam, Alh. R. O Yusuf and Maulvi e summit which brought together about 10,000 Ashim. youths from all states of the federation at the famous e visitation was done during the September Eagle Square in Abuja with the single motive of Regional Mulk Meeting hosted by Oyo State praying for Nigeria, her leaders and economy. Majlis. Among the 120 delegation from Oyo State were 4 Leading a delegation of more than 58 Majlis members of the Majlis Khuddamu-ul-Ahmadiyya, members to the house of the revered Imam was the Oyo State chapter who participated actively Naib Sadr, Southwest, Dr. Taofeek Sanni who alongside other like minds to pray for the greatness explained MKAN and the purpose of the visit. of the country. Responding, the Chief Imam appreciated the visit Meanwhile, Oyo Ilaqa delegation was led by Qaid and the Jama'at at large, thereby stressing on the Dil'a, Monatan, Bro. Ajimoti Moruf while other motivation he got from the MKAN members for delegates include: Bro. Animasaun Abdur Rasheed, their love of the Holy Prophet (saw) and obedience State Nazim Isha'at and Tajnid, Bro. Abdul Salam to their leader (Promised Messiah (as). AbdurRofeeq, State Naib Nazim Tarbiyyah, and He also encouraged the youths to keep the banner of Bro Yusuf representing Oyo Zone. Islam ying, saying that "as Christians and non- Other members of Majlis Khuddam across other Muslim see you, they are intimidated to see states were also in attendance at the summit. responsible and educated Muslim's who are propagating Islam. Besides, Chief Imam admonished Majlis members to acquire Islamic/Arabic knowledge alongside secular ones and to visit the Holy land (Mecca) as this completes the religion of Muslims. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 14
Oyo Ilaqa Qaid gets AMSA Award, pays courtesy visits to pilgrims.
ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State has joined other youths to attend a 3-day summit tagged 'National Youth Prayer for Peace and Unity in Nigeria' organized by the National Youth MCouncil of Nigeria (NYCN) between Wednesday 6th and Friday 8th September, 2017. e summit which brought together about 10,000 youths from all states of the federation at the famous Eagle Square in Abuja with the single motive of praying for Nigeria, her leaders and economy. Among the 120 delegation from Oyo State were 4 members of the Majlis Khuddamu-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State chapter who participated actively alongside other like minds to pray for the greatness of the country. Meanwhile, Oyo Ilaqa delegation was led by Qaid Dil'a, Monatan, Bro. Ajimoti Moruf while other delegates include: Bro. Animasaun Abdur Rasheed, State Nazim Isha'at and Tajnid, Bro. Abdul Salam AbdurRofeeq, State Naib Nazim Tarbiyyah, and Bro Yusuf representing Oyo Zone. Other members of Majlis Khuddam across other states were also in attendance at the summit. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 15
Foreign News
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns persecution of Rohingya Muslims
he Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns in the strongest possible terms the persecution of the TRohingya Muslims in Myanmar (Burma). It is being reported that scores of Muslims are being killed and tortured, whilst many thousands have been driven out of their homes and forced to ee. Such treatment can only be described as an affront to humanity. e Ahmadiyya Muslim Community urges the international community to help the Muslims in Myanmar attain their basic human rights and freedoms. e World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has said: “All Ahmadi Muslims are extremely grief-stricken to hear of the cruel treatment in icted upon the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and we pray that all of these cruelties and injustices come to an immediate end. e fact that these Muslims are being targeted seemingly with impunity is a result of the division and sectarianism within the Muslim world itself. If there was unity amongst Muslim nations and communities, such tragedies would never unfold. On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I hope and pray that the international community comes together to help the Muslims in Myanmar and in this effort the Muslim nations should be at the forefront. I pray that the persecution of the Muslims in Myanmar, and indeed of all people who are denied their religious rights in the world, comes to an end. We believe that all people should be free to practice their faith or beliefs without any fear and that all people should be equal under the law of their land.” SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 16
Foreign News
Total Submission to Khilafat Leads to Self- Reformation
hmadi Muslims have been urged to remain submissive to the institution of Khilafat as it is the surest way Ato achieve self-reformation and improve spiritually to attain righteousness. Abdul Noor Wahab, former Sadr of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ghana who gave the admonition during the 38thAnnual Ijtema (Rally) of the Majlis, said obedience to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would be incomplete without being submissive to the Khalifah. Khilafat, he said represents the legacy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and a continuation of the propagation of the message of Islam and as such must be given the needed attention. “Obedience to the Messenger does not just mean the performance of prayer, fasting and performing the Hajj. ese are all commandments of God and are totally attached with Khilafat”, he said. “Without Khilafat, there is no submission, and acts committed without submission cannot result in self- reformation”. e Khalifah directs believers based on guidance from Allah, the Almighty so that when he makes demands of the believers, those demands are usually invariably genuine and obedience worthy, the former Sadr added. According to him, achieving self-reformation calls for constant, deliberate and conscious efforts by the individual with the aim of overcoming his weaknesses. Mr. Noor Wahab reinforced his statements with reference to Surah Al-Ankabut (Chapter 29 of the Holy Qur’an verse 70) which states that “And as for those who strive in Our path – We will surely guide them in Our ways. And verily Allah is with those who do good.” e revered past leader of the Majlis also admonished members to increase their nancial sacri ce to the Jama’at as that partly contributed to self-reformation. He further entreated members to honor their ve daily prayers adding that prayer restrains one from indecency and manifest evil and consolidates efforts towards self-reformation. SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 17
Fun Beetle Facts for Kids
Beetles are the common name for an order of insects called Coleoptera. The name coleoptera comes from the Greek words koleos, meaning "sheath" (cover) and pteron, meaning "wing", so "sheathed wing". Beetles have two pairs of wings, the front pair, called "elytra", are hard, thick sheath or shell-like and protect the more normal rear pair of wings which are used for flying. Around 40% of all known insect species are beetles, this equals about 400,000 species and some estimates suggest there could be as many as 3 - 8 million beetle species on Earth. The order Coleoptera is the largest order in the entire animal kingdom, making up nearly 30% of all animals. Beetles are incredibly versatile and are found nearly everywhere on Earth except for the very cold polar regions. To avoid being attacked by predators, beetle species have many strategies such as camouflage, toxic properties, and fighting defences. Some bigger species of beetle have even been known to eat small birds or mammals but the majority of beetles play a vital role in the ecosystems they live in because they feed mainly on debris from plants and animals. Ladybirds (ladybugs) are one type of beetle that help to control pest populations by feeding on aphids that would otherwise eat vegetable plants. Dung beetles are very important in many ecosystems because they feed on animal droppings, so are recycling waste material and speeding up the circulation of the nutrients back into the food chain. Other species of beetle are seen as pests. Those that enjoy burrowing into trees to feed on the dust from wood, kill millions of trees each year. While beetles that feed on vegetables, grains and fruit can cost farmers millions in pesticides. Humans eat more beetles than any other kind of insect. There are over 300 species known to be eaten, with most of these eaten at the larvae stage. The scarab variety of dung beetle was a popular sacred symbol in Ancient Egyp SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE 18
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1 Visitation: Owode Dil’a welcomes Amir amid euphoria
2 Apata Dil’a holds Waqar-e-amal at Oluyole Elebu
3 Ekiti Ilaqa donates 18 pints of blood, kickstarts tree planting exercise
4 Ogun IVC: Strengthen your ties with Khalifah, Amir urges youths