A MONTHLY NEWSLETTERAL-IRFAN OF MAJLIS KHUDDAM-UL-AHMADIYYA NIGERIA BULLETIN

EM C BE E R 2015 NATIONAL OFFICERS’ D WORKSHOP HELD AT JAMIA 2015 I S S : 3 AHMADIYYA, ILARO, OGUN STATE U E N O

REPORTS FROM SADR’S OFFICE AMSA 1 Sadr’s Trip to South-Africa. 4 Transition to a new executive

MAJLIS STORIES CHILDREN’S CORNER

News from Ilaqas and Dilas. Happenings around Drawing Challenge 2 the country 5 JAMA’AT NEWS

News from the worldwide Ahmadiyya 3 community. AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 MKAN urged to implement Scheme of Work Owing to low level of interest and zeal towards learning among youths, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria has been urged to sincerely adopt and implement the Majlis’ scheme of work contained in the Brochure at its various local, district and state levels. his plea is contained to ignorance and illiteracy, in the Communique the communique issued by the encouraged members Organization at the to adopt programmes end of a 3-day National as a means of Officers’T Workshop held at propagating Islam, Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ilaro, Ogun adding that youths State between 25th and 27th cannot progress December, 2015 with the theme intellectually “Training the Officers for Optimum without developing Preformance”. constant reading The programme, declared open culture. by the Sadr, MKAN, Bro Abdur It also mobilized full Rafi’ Abdul Qadir, witnessed moral, financial and 291 participants across six spiritual supports of Southwestern states. Topics members for Ahmadi treated include “Roles of Members Youths All African Games towards AYAAG Programmes, (AYAAG), where more than 25 “Health Talk on Preventive countries are invited, holding in Healthcare”, “Officers’ Trainings February and March for successful on Majlis’ Scheme of Work and hosting. unconditional “Security Tips and Medical To make that a reality, the bonding among Check-Up for the Special Squad” communique urged all Officers themselves so as to detect any while activities and events of the in the Majlis to ensure prompt challenge facing anyone and programmes include Environment dissemination of information solve same completely; Social Sanitation, Poverty Alleviation from the Mulk to States, Dillat and media should be explored to (Scholarship) Scheme and Physical most especially Muqameen for propagate Islam-ul-Ahmadiyya Exercise. effective implementation through rather than for fun and exchanging Meanwhile, having observed the encouragement and mobilization. pleasantries; Officers should be nonchalance of members towards Other recommendations adopted more dedicated across board Ta’leem, Tabligh, reformation of at the end of the Workshop to the cause of Allah so that deeds and reading culture owing include: Atfal must be handled coming generations will be able to by mature and continue the trend and In as much responsible as we frown at non-performance Nazimeen; of offices, those that perform Members of the above average should Majlis should be appreciated by the develop Qaideen.

PAGE 2 MAJLIS KHUDDAM-UL-AHMADIYYA NIGERIA (AHMADIYYA MUSLIM YOUTH ORGANISATION, NIGERIA)

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 2015 NATIONAL OFFICERS’ WORKSHOP HELD AT JAMIA AHMADIYYA, ILARO, OGUN STATE BETWEEN FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER AND SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER, 2015

OPENING 2. Health Talk on Preventive Healthcare OBSERVATIONS AND The programme was declared open by 3. Officers’Trainings on Majlis’ Scheme RECOMMENDATIONS the Sadr (President) of Majlis Khud- of Work dam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Bro. Abdul Rafi’ Abdul Qadir on Friday 25th 4. Security Tips and Medical Check-Up OBSERVATIONS December, 2015 at the Jamia Ahmadi- for the Special Squad Among the key observations at the yya Ilaro, Ogun State. end of the 3-day Workshop are: The lectures were delivered by learned 1. That there are challenges facing personality and members of MKAN Officers’ understanding of the PARTICIPATION from across Nigeria through oral Majlis’ Scheme of Work and The workshop was attended by a total presentations and discussion. implementation in their respective of two hundred and ninety-nine (299) locality; participants. Participants cut across six The Workshop also discussed the (6) South West states of the Federal theme through face-to-face interaction 2. That there are some nonchalant Republic of Nigeria. and facilitation between the Muhtamin attitude among members towards Officers and Muqami/Dil’a/Ilaqa Ta’leem, Tabligh and reformation Officers. owing to ignorance and illiteracy; OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The objectives of the programme are: 3. That some officers still lack the zeal to develop the reading 1. To ensure better understanding of ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS culture, hence, the culture the roles and responsibilities of Activities at the Workshop included degenerates among members; each office in the Majlis; educational and sports events which That some members of the Majlis encouraged participants to interact 4. 2. To create an avenue for do not have the required with other participants from other brainstorming for optimum commitment and orientation states. The activities are as follow: performance between the trainers about AYAAG, thus, they do not and trainees champion its publicity and 1. Environmental Sanitation: Members financial generation to achieve 3. To raise members’ commitment of the Majlis participated in maximum success; and supports towards the environmental sanitation at the forthcoming AYAAG venue of the Workshop 5. That some MKAN vital information do not get to the local members 4. To awaken the spirit of readiness 2. Poverty Alleviation (Scholarship) for effective implementation; among the Special Squad Scheme: Members were introduced Members to scholarship opportunities in Gulf 6. That Atfal programmes at local countries to widen their horizon in levels are left in the hands of naïve some fields of interest. MAIN THEMES AND DELIVERY and young Khuddam, who themselves need proper trainings; METHODOLOGY 3. Physical Exercise : Members of the Majlis also participated in physical The theme of the Workshop is 7. That the bonding which existed “Training the Officers for Optimum exercise and training during the Workshop among members of the Majlis is Performance”. Topics delivered at the fast decreasing, hence there is no workshop included: affinity and sense of belonging towards solving challenges 1. Roles of Members towards AYAAG affecting us. Programmes PAGE 3 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015

SADR, MOTAMAD ATTEND MKA SOUTH AFRICA IJTEMA

he Sadr, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadi- participants. He therefore called orf active yya, Nigeria, Bro Abdul Rafi’ Abdul Qadir participation by South African Khuddam. Tattended the 2nd National Ijtema of MKA As part of the Nigerian delegation at the Ijtema, South Africa between December 12 and 13, the MKAN Motaamad moderated a speech 2015 in Cape Town. The Sadr was joined by the competition as well as address the gathering. The National Secretary, Bro AbdulGaniyy Adiamoh. Nigerian contigent also participated in games at In his address to the Convention, the Sadr the Ijtema. admonished the Ahmadiyya community in South Africa to engage in the propagation of Islam among indigenous communities in South Africa. He also shared experiences from Nigeria on how community service had become veritable means to propagate the great lesson of kindness among people. Speaking further, the Sadr noted that the Ahmadi Youths All African Games (AYAAG) being planned by the MKA Nigeria was designed to enhance international brotherhood and peace among

PAGE 4 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 AYAAG TEAM COURTESY VISIT TO NIGERIA TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER CORPORATE OFFICE

he Ahmadi Youth All African Games Sultan-ul-Qalam and Games. In addition, (AYAAG) Team has made a remarkable Bro. Oriolowo made it known that AYAAG is courtesy visitation to the corporate an International event and enumerated the office of Nigeria Tribune Newspaper numbers of Ahmadi Youths from different Trecently in December 2015 at Ososami, countries expected to participate actively Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State to during the games just as he sought solicit the organization’s supports the support of the print media to towards the just-started AYAAG. cover various events and report The visiting team, welcomed accordingly. into the establishment’s The organization’s Associate conference room around Editor, on behalf of the 12.51pm, held meeting with company, appreciated Majlis the company’s staffs, who Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya include: Deputy Manager for such intellectual and Personnel, Mrs. Ijeoma youth-productive initiative Adesanya; Mr. Ben Ojetunde, which enhances sport Manager Distribution; Ganiyu development as AYAAG is Salman, Group Sports Editor and bringing 25 countries together. Mr. Wale Emosu, Associate Editor. While disclosing that this programme The AYAAG Team, led by the Mauvin will put right image of Islam in proper Sadr I., Bro. Abdul Rahman Salaudeen, had in perspective in the media, the Editor allayed fear attendance Muhtamin Isha’at, Bro. Murtada of age falsification in most sporting activities Oriolowo; Oyo Ilaqa Qaid, Bro. Daud Dikko; which in a way is affecting our national sport Muhtamin Ishaat III, Bro. Mujeeb Oniyide; development and stability. He finally said that Muh’tamin Sami’a wa Basir, Bro Monsoor the Nigeria Tribune Company is ready to partner Adeagbo; Bro. Sadiq Abdul Raheem and Bro. with AYAAG as major print media company to Taofeek Hadi. relay AYAAG sporting activities. In her welcoming remarks, the Deputy Manager Responding, Bro. Daud Dikko reiterated what appreciated the visitation of the team while he Ahmadiyya Muslim Community represents narrated the history of Newspaper and how worldwide in upholding the true teachings of the establishment has been contributing to the Islam. He also mentioned that proper measure developmental journalism in the country. has been put in place to check the true age of Explaining the purpose of their visit, Bro. Abdul athletes participating in the event at the same Rahman Salaudeen highlighted the essence of time, just as database system has been designed AYAAG as a youth-packed event to mark the to capture records of the athletes. centenary celebration of Ahmadiyya in Nigeria. Contributing, Muhtamin Isha’at, Bro Murtadha Oriolowo expounded on the programmes contained in the AYAAG projects which include Tree Planting, Inter-Religious Peace Conference, Blood Donation, Free Medical Service, Stop the Crime Campaign, Majlis Ansar

PAGE 5 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 APATA DIL’A DONATES TRAFFIC KIOSK TO NIGERIAN POLICE

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata to Dil’a on December 31st donated a traffic kiosk to the Nigerian Police as contribution towards community Mdevelopment services to foster friendly commence in relationship with law enforcement agencies. the year 2016. The presentation The kiosk, painted in black and white which was held at the Police signifies Majlis’ uniform colour, was presented Post Apata Division in the presence of the DCO to the newly appointed Divisional Police Officer, and the DTO, Apata Division. Apata Police Station, SP Abiola H.A, by the Oyo State Qaid Bro. Daud Alani Dikko on behalf of While thanking the Majlis, SP Abiola H.A Apata Dil’a. expressed his appreciation to the Majlis Khuddam for the good gesture and promised The State Qaid seized the opportunity to that the kiosk shall be judiciously used and welcome the new DPO to Apata and its maintained. environs and also to acquaint him with the Majlis activities as well as the Jama’at Centenary Celebration and AYAAG Programme scheduled Apata Dil’a visits Ibarapa Communities for Tabligh, Welfare orty-two (42) members of Majlis Khud- lim is” and “Welfare in Islam”. This was followed by dam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata Dil’a led by the Qaid, House-to-House preaching which led to the conver- Bro Taofeeq Hadi, embarked on a Tabligh and sion of three people into Ahmadiyya. Later, the team Welfare tour to Ibarapa Communities on Friday proceeded to Isamu Mountain to see the beauty of F18th December, 2015. nature and appreciate Almighty Allah’s work. On the The visit started with the Jumu’at Prayer led by the mountain, Majlis members inscribed words of kalimah, Circuit Missionary, Muallim Tahir Adeyemi as he talked Jama’at’s motto i.e. Love for All, Hatred for None, on “Welfare in Islam”. Numerous courtesy visits were AYAAG 2016, among others on it. held during the three (3) days tours, which include: Besides, Ibarapa communities also witnessed com- Visitation to Eleruwa of Eruwa; Olu-Aso of Iberekodo; munity service programmes of the Majlis with the Asigangan of Iganganland and Alayete of Ayete. clearing and burning of refuse dumps and re-erection Others were Eruwa League of Imams where twenty of the falling Jama’at’s sign post. (20) potential new chiefs of Imams were addressed; Chief Imam of Ayete, Imam Ligali and Imam Alobalowo of Igboora - the two Imams contesting for the new vacant seat of the town Chief Imam; Ibarapa Circuit President, Alh. Sarafa Babarinde; Ibarapa Vice Circuit President, Dr. Ibrahim Mensah, the D.P.O of Igboo- ra and the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ibarapa Branch. The Dil’a had two public lectures at Igboora and Ayete towns respectively with Ustadh Abdul Hafiz Apooyin as the guest speaker on the topics: “Who a True Mus-

PAGE 6 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 MKAN Radio broadcast at Eastern Jalsa Tarbiyya ILARO DIL’A ORGANIZES FIRST he Eastern Jalsa Tarbiyya was held between 18th and 20th JOINT ATFAL, NASRAT CAMP of December, 2015 at the Federal Government College, Warri, Delta State. The MKAN radio team that were pres- It was a remarkable event Pentecostal churches ent were Bro Adeagbo Monsoor, Bro Ogunsola Idris and when Majlis Khud- also supported. TBro Adeitan Mustapha. Other Ad-hoc crews present include Bro dam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilaro The closing session was Abd Salam Orerokpe, Bro Yaqub Mustapha, and Bro Abd Lateef Dil’a held a three-day graciously attended by Idris. maiden Majlis Atfal and Ogun Ilaqa Qaid, Dr. Nasrat Camp between Taofeeq Sanni - who The radio station broadcasted on two different frequencies 100.0 Friday 25th and Sunday took time to address the FM for English and 104.0 for Urhobo and Pidgin. 27th, December 2015 children and admonish at Ahmadiyya Mosque, them accordingly and The Radio Station was able to broadcast live programme most importantly lectures and discussion at the Inter-Religious Symposi- Leslie, Ilaro, Ogun State. Muhtamin Atfal, Bro. um. In addition to interviews were conducted on the radio station The children were Abdul-Hakeem Akintobi and anchored by Bro Popoola Ishaq. Some of the quests invited categorized based on who sent his goodwill into the studio include Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria, Dr. their age bracket to message to the children Mash’ud Fashola and his entourage the Naib Amir Eastern Region, enhance smooth running through the Ilaro Dil’a Dr A.G. Enahoro and the Chairman Jalsa Planning Committee, of the educational Qaid. Alhaji Tajudeen Onabanjo. curriculum with regard Ninety-five (95) Atfal to the national syllabus and One hundred Also, the Sadr MKAN Bro. Abd’Rafi Abd’Qadri and Mrs Joy guidelines of the and four (104) Nasrat Osaghele, the Coordinator and Recruiter, National Blood Trans- fusion Services of Delta were welcome into the studio. Mrs Joy divisions. According to attended the camp while discussed the duty of the NBTS body and their role in the society their syllabus, the while the Sadr discussed the effort of the Majlis in the past as children participated regard blood donation in the past and the future plans of the Majlis in Qur’anic in donating blood. Competition, Quiz Competition, Furthermore, Dr Majeed Hassan Bello was brought to the MKAN Speech Contest, Radio studio for a live phone-in programme. Dr Majeed discussed Mathematics, the impetus of Religious Intolerance in Nigeria and the solution to English language, the problems that arise from religious intolerance. Member of the public called in to participate in the live interview programme. Computer and Home Remarkably, the MKAN radio activity was able to bring to the true Management. teaching of Islam to the people of Warri. Furthermore, the children listened to a lecture on contemporary issue when Missionary Haroon Idowu talked on: “Fact about Christmas Celebration”. In his cocluding part of the lecture, he said that Christmas celebration has nineteen (19) handlers nothing in connection dedicated their time ABEOKUTA DIL’A TESTS ATFAL, whatsoever to the birth to take charge of the of Jesus Christ (saw), a children during their stay. NASRAT ON ACADEMICS claim which some of the

s part of N/P School, general knowledge assessment and inter- the activ- Iberekodo, active session on religious matters with ities to Ogun State. Circuit Missionary, Missionary Kolade ascertain The pro- Abdul Sobur. Athe level of assimila- gramme The programme, well attended by per- tion and comprehen- is aimed at sonalities of the region, had in attendance sion of various lessons bringing out the thirty (30) members of Group 3 with age learnt from the national hidden potentials bracket 13 – 15, forty (40) members of syllabus of the children and weak points of Group 2 (age 10 - 12), thirty-five (35) group, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ah- the kids for adequate members of Group 1 (age 7 – 9) and madiyya, Abeokuta Dil’a, in conjunction measure to be improvised and fifteen (15) members of the VIP section with Lajna Imaillah, organized a day assistance rendered in their academ- (below age 7). assessment programme for the mem- ics. Three sessions were used for their bers of Majlis Atfal and Nasrat on 2nd assessment and it includes: Mathematics January, 2016 at Nuruddiin Ahmadiyya and English language tests, activities on PAGE 7 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 APATA DIL’A VISITS STATE LIBRARY, DONATES LITERATURES o afford the members of the AYAAG Bronchure and Fliers and Octo- Al-Irfan bulletin. She asked the Majlis to public to benefit immensely ber Edition of Alirfan Bulletin. be donating copies monthly for display at from the scholarly works of their reference section. Ahmadiyya Muslim Commu- Presenting the books to the State Li- The Majlis members were taken round Tnity, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, brarian, Mrs. Akinlolu, the Dil’a Qaid the library premises and departments/ Apata Dil’a has visited the State Library made brief introduction of each of the sections in the Library which include: and stocked same with some Ahmadiyya publications. The books “Jesus In India Legal Deposit Department, Lending and literatures. and “Life Of Muhammad” caught the Cir- culation Section, Reference It is an undisputable fact that Oyo State attention of the State Librarian to which Section, Technical Library, by virtue of its being situated at she promised to read Jesus In India to Section, I.C.T Section, the heart of Oyo State business centre, know what the author meant by and Schools’ Library Dugbe, has contributed a lot to education that title and Life of Mu- Section. and is gradually improving people’s read- hammad to know more ing habit. But it is also an undisputable about Prophet The Majlis fact that as big and standard as the library Muhammad’s rounded the is, Ahmadiyya literatures are nowhere to qualities. event with a be found there. visit to Alhaji The visitation, held on Wednesday 9th Mean- Musliu Ademoye at December, 2015, saw the donation of while, the 3rd Floor of Cocoa books such as Life of Muhammad (saw), the State House. As a Father, Circuit Ahmad the Guided one, the Truth about Librarian President and Former State Qaid, the Split, Invitation to Ahmadiyya, Jesus commend- he commended the Majlis for the visit in India, World Crisis and Pathway to ed the Majlis and urged all and sundry to continue Peace, two editions of Review of Religion, on the beauti- ful with such. Akoko Dil’a holds joint LIKOSI MUQAMI HOLDS Atfal, Nasrat Camp ATFAL CAMP t was a memorable moment as members of Majlis Atfal and Nasrat-ul-Ahmadiyya were convened for Dil’a Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Likosi camping held between 23rd and 27th December, 2015 Muqami has organized monthly Atfal to strengthen the learning capabilities and bond among camping for its children between 30th Ithem. October and 1st November, 2015 at The children were sectionalized and educated based on Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Central their age groups for the five days to enhance a better Mosque, Likosi. orientation for them all. As recommended in the national A lot of educational activities and syllabus, the children were taught on various topics such as sporting events were organized for the Basic Aims on Salat, Qur’an Memorization, Hadith Memori- children to improve them spiritually, zation, Qaseedah, Prayers of the Holy Qur’an and Prayers of intellectually and academically. Among the Holy Prophet (saw). the sporting events held include: Besides, a couple of sporting activities and educational Arm wrestling, Scrabble, ootball, competitions were held, among which are: Athletics (for Table-tennis and Athletics. Atfal only), Qur’an Competition, Oral and Writing exami- There were 28 Atfal and 8 Khuddam in nation, Essay Writing, Dars-ul-Qur’an, Dars-ul-Hadith and attendance at the camp Dars-ul-Malfoozah. Moreover, road procession was held for members of Majlis Atfal to create awareness in the local community as the closing session for the programme was attended by some personalities in the Jama’at, among which are: Muallim Nurudeen Jubril, Circuit Missionary; Alh. Umar Abdul-Gani- yy, Akoko Circuit President; Bro. Salihu Sirajudeen, Ikare Ja- ma’at President; Mrs. Muibat Akanfe, Lajna Circuit President and Mrs. Wasilat Adebayo, Ikare Jama’at Lajna President. One hundred and thirty (130) children attended the camp: 59 Atfal and 71 Nasrat. However, twenty-two (22) handlers were present to take adequate care of the participants. Picture on back page PAGE 8 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 AMSA HOLDS NATIONAL TABLIGH SEMINAR, NEW PRESIDENTS RESUME DUTY

he ambience of the ven- Others include: Life of Holy Prophet Moreover, the Sadr MKAN, Comrade ue was that of complete Muhammad (saw), Khataman-Nubuw- Abdul Qadri A.Rafi’ graced the pro- decorum being witnessed wah, Imam Mahdi in the Holy Qur’an, gramme during the group presentations in a desert; the tone of the Conflict in Palestine and a general review on the literature review and he implored speakers was not different of the book – Ahmadiyya or Qadianism: the participants to utilize the opportunity from divinely inspired teachers while Islam or Apostasy by the participants. well as it is a golden one that should be Tthe mood of the audience at the venue During the programme, participants seized by the horns. resembled that of a bribe who is escort- were able to tap wealth of knowledge The programme was well attended by ed to her matrimonial home by friends from different sessions being organised members of the two wings of the associa- when Ahmadi Muslim Students’ Associ- and anchored by respective guest lectur- tion as ninety-one (91) participants were ation, Nigeria held its National Tabligh ers who include: Dr. Mashhud Adenrele officially registered. Meanwhile, it was Seminar. Fashola, the Amir A.M.J Nigeria; Dr. concluded by the formal handing over Sa’eed Timehin; Maulvi Nadeem Ahmad; of the Presidential seats of the associa- The seven days programme officially Ustadh Sulaiman Ogunkanmi; Ustadh tion from Bro. Alaran A.Azeez and Sis. commenced on Sunday 27th December, A.Fattah Edun; Ustadh A.Qahhar Olow- Salaudeen Sekinat Ahmad to Missionary 2015 with the President, Bro Alaran Ab- onmi; Ustadh A.Waiz Apooyin; Ustadh Apooyin Muhammad Waaiz and Sister dul Azeez delivering his opening speech. A.Salam A.Nafi’ and Ustadh Hafiz Alaka Matepo Atiyyat-un-Nur for the two In his speech, he reiterated the impor- A.Rafiq. wings. tance of the Tabligh workshop and the numerous challenges that lie ahead as Ahmadi students across various tertiary institutions. He also stressed the need to strive towards spiritual upliftment and be of exemplary moral conduct as the hope of the Jama’at’s future. The event was heavily loaded with spiritual diets revolving round Ahmadi- yya and other contemporary issues. Among the topics treated were: What is Ahmadiyya, Jihad and Terrorism, Death of Jesus Christ, Institutions of Khilafah, Jihad and Terrorism-Discordant Con- cepts, Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the Concept of Salvation in Islam and Christianity. 124th Jalsa Salana Qadian concludes with address by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community azrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad addresses over 24,000 participants in Qadian and London The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, concluded the 124th Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Qadian, India, on 28 December 2015 with a faith-inspiring address. HHis Holiness addressed the final session via satellite link from the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London. Over 19,000 people, from 44 countries, attended the Jalsa in Qadian, while more than 5,000 gathered in London for the concluding session. WARNS OF RISK OF THIRD WORLD WAR Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad also speaks of threat of civilian casualties in airstrikes The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ah- mad has delivered a strong warning to world leaders and governments about the potential escalation of current conflicts into a full scale Third World War. His Holiness made the comments during his Friday Sermon on 4 December 2015 delivered at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in South West London. Continued on page 8

PAGE 9 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 MKA OMI-ADIO DIL’A ORGANIZES FIRST PICNIC FOR ATFAL n the 5th of December Jama’at, Pa L.A Agbomeji. Other citizens in the near future. The 2015, defying the notable personalities at the lecturer made it known to the kids chilling breeze of opening ceremony were the that they are the hope left for the the harmattan, Sadr MKAN, represented by country and they must ensure O103 members of the Majlis Bro Sa’eed Ayandale (Mutamin that the ills and turmoil in the Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya went on a Nazim Atfal II), Oyo State Qai’d, present world do not corrupt their picnic at the Trans Amusement Bro Daud Alani Dikko and other persons. park, a popular spot for fun Executive members of the MKA The lecture was followed by a lovers located at Bodija area of Oyo State, Coca-cola Dil’a Qaid, pep talk on personal hygiene that Ibadan. The kids from the three Bro Lanlehin, Oyo State Nazim was overseen by Mrs Azeezat Muqamis (Abidogun, Oke-oloro Atfal, Bro Hakeem Raji, the Lajna Badr. The pep talk was an and Orisunbare) in the Dil’a, clad Imaillah President, Omi Muqami, interactive session which raised in their neat black and white Atfal Mrs Onoade and other Lajna the mood of the kids. The uniforms set out for the adventure members from the kids aired their views on from the Circuit headquarters muqami. After their understanding of what in Abidogun Central mosque at the personal hygiene is and 8:00am under the watchful eyes they were duly educated of Members of the Majlis on what personal Khuddam from the hygiene and good Dil’a. The personal hygiene are transit to and the practices that the location encompass a good of the picnic personal hygiene. went on A short question smoothly as and answer session a fairly large took place afterwards. number of MKAN A short drama was played by and Lajna Imaillah members of the Atfal later on. The members were recitation title of the play was MODESTY: A available to keep an from the Holy MUST FOR EVERY CHILD. eye on the kids. Qur’an and Chanting The kids were left to catch An opening ceremony of the Qaseedah by tifls from fun with the facilities of the took place at the start the Dil’a, the opening prayer amusement park till 5:00pm while of the programme which featured was led by Pa Agbomeji before food and refreshments were a lecture, a pep talk session to a short lecture was delivered by provided for all. 12 members of educate the kids and a short Bro Abdul-Azeez Badejo. The the Nasrat-ul-Ahmadiyya from drama by members of Atfal. The lecture titled “BUILDING THE Omi-adio circuit joined in the opening ceremony was chaired by NIGERIA OF OUR DREAM: Roles fun. Security and logistics were the Circuit President of Omi-adio of children” highlighted important provided by 25 Majlis Khuddam circuit, ably represented by the traits that the children must and 5 lajna Imaillah members from Jama’at President of Abidogun possess to make them upright the Dil’a.

“Today the world is in great danger and moving rapidly towards a catastrophe and so special and sincere prayers are required from members of our community”

Warning of the potential devastating consequences lying ahead, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“The severity of the situation is such that a Third World War could begin at any time – in fact in reality a Third World War has already begun on a small scale. I have been warning of this for a number of years but only now analysts and world figures have started to agree.”

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AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMA`AT CANADA LAUNCHES “A BETTER FUTURE” NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AND HELPS SYRIAN FAMILIES INTEGRATE INTO CANADIAN SOCIETY

As the wave of Syrian refugees be- day Canadian life. As part of “A Better those who provide refuge to people gins to enter Canada, the Ahmadiyya Future” campaign various initiatives in distress, and requires the faithful Muslim Jama`at is paving the way to are being organized across the country, to protect refugees. This is what the help families transition into their new including awareness campaigns, work- Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at strives to home country. The Ahmadiyya Muslim shops and information sessions. do and will continue to do.” Jama`at has sponsored dozens of Syrian “Canada is the land of freedom and families and is committed to ensuring acceptance,” says Lal all their living essentials. Volunteers Khan Malik, Nation- of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at are al President of the working around the clock to arrange Ahmadiyya Muslim living accommodations, food supplies Jama`at Canada. “Not and all other necessities for the new- only are these core comer families. Canadian values, they Further to providing the Syrian are also core Islamic newcomers with basic necessities, the values taught by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at is also Holy Qur’an. The nurturing their integration into every- Holy Qur’an praises

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Drawing Challenge Kindly note that this excercise is for kids between 2 - 6 years old. After drawing, parents should scan/snap and send to [email protected] Please, include name of the child, age, and jamaat. Special prize await winners.

PAGE 11 AL-IRFAN BULLETIN Volume: 2 Issue: 8 DECEMBER 2015 PHOTO STORIES

Apata Dil’a donates Traffic Kiosk to Nigerian Police Apata Dil’a donates Traffic Kiosk to Nigerian Police

Apata Dil’a visits Ibarapa Communities for Tabligh, Akoko Dil’a holds Welfare joint Atfal, Nasrat Akoko Dil’a holds joint Atfal, Nasrat

Apata Dil’a visits Ibarapa Communities for Tabligh, Welfare Ilaro Dil’a organizes first joint Atfal, Nasrat Camp

Apata Dil’a visits Ibarapa Communities for Tabligh, Welfare

MKA OMI-ADIO DIL’A ORGANIZES 1ST PICNIC FOR ATFAL MKA OMI-ADIO DIL’A ORGANIZES 1ST PICNIC FOR ATFAL

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Ilaro Dil’a organizes first joint Atfal, Nasrat Camp

Likosi Muqami holds Atfal Camp

AYAAG Team visits Nigeria Tribune to Apata Dil’a visits State Library, solicit endorsement donates Literatures

2015 National Workshop 2015 National Workshop

2015 National Workshop 2015 National Workshop

MKAN Radio broadcast at MKAN Radio broadcast at Eastern Jalsa Tarbiyya Eastern Jalsa Tarbiyya

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