AUGUST 2018 | VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 NYCN: SADR BLOOD MKAN MKAN creates DONATION: produces two Districts 21 Kaduna National Legal from Ijebu Member adviser District sdonate to NBTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 2 Ilaro District organises 3-day Atfal Camp By Ogunrinde Abdul Roqeeb ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilaro Dil'a has organised another monthly camp at Ahmadiyya Muslim MJama'at Mosque, Oja-Odan, Ilaro Circuit between 29th June and 1st July, 2018. e monthly camp, that lasted for three days, was organized to train and coach young Ahmadi children to follow the moral teachings of Islam and shun the common immoralities in the society today that has become the habit of young and adult. Dignitaries who attended the event are: Oja-Odan Jama'at Vice-President, Alh Adekunle Dara; Missionary Firdaus; Nazeem Tarbiyyah, Hafiz Munir Ahmad; Nazeem Taalim, Missionary Mojeed Adeleke; Nazeem Tajnid, Bro Azeez Akinlade; Ilaro Dil'a Qaid amiably represented by the Nazeem Isha'at, Bro Olowonmi Fadlullah. In his welcome speech, the Jama'at President expressed his appreciation to the District for holding the program in the Jama'at, while explaining that Majlis Atfal Camp should be a form of lesson place for the kids in order to make their foundation solid. e Vice President, who represented the President, also urged the Majlis not to relent in the continuous training of the children, being their mandate. A lecture, titled 'Benefit of Saying the Truth' was delivered by Muallim Surajudeen. He explained in details the exceptional moral qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and emphasized on his truthfulness and trustworthiness which was adjudged by the Meccans even before he was called to Prophethood. He therefore, urged the children and everyone present to emulate these exceptional qualities in order to redirect the moral of the society. Another lecturer, Muallim Firdaus who spoke on the topic: 'Memorization of the Holy Qur'an: Advantages and Effect', explained at length the advantages of memorizing the Holy Qur'an and advised the children to improve their love for the Holy Qur'an and study it every day. Other programmes the children participated during the camp includes: Qur'an memorization and recitation, Qaseedah competitions, Salat practice, Prayers of the Holy Prophet and Speech contest, among others. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 3 Waqar-e-Amal: Kogi State fills Zariagi Kabba Junction Pothole By Ibrahim Abdul Azeez ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Kogi Ilaqa has held its Waqar-e-Amal at Zariagi Kabba Junction at MLokoja. No fewer than 7 Khuddam participated in the dignity of labour which lasted for 4 hours. e youths made available to us different working tools: digger, shovel, wheel barrow to fill the deep pothole at Zariagi Kabba Junction with rubbles and sand. e dignity of labour was successful as the community people, passers-by and road users showed gratitude to the youths for the value-added services to the country, hence, reduce accident rate and traffic on the road. Eid-ul-Adha: over 790 people observes prayer By Lateef habeeb v e r 7 9 0 m e m b e r s o f A h m a d i y y a M u s l i m OJama'at, Coca-Cola Circuit attended the Eid-ul-Adha Prayer held at Ahmaddiya Muslim Jama'at Praying Ground along Eleyele Road, Ibadan on 21st August, 2018. e attendance were as follows: 107 Ansarullah, 139 Atfal, 92 Khuddam, 278 Lajna, 231 Nasrat and 44 Khuddam in uniform. e prayer, led by Missionary A.G. Oladipupo, commenced exactly 9:00 am and ended 9:12 am. However, short sermon was delivered immediately on the topic: Importance of Eid-ul-Adha. e lecturer made people in attendance to understand the importance of the Muslim Festival and explained that it is a celebration of Allah's mercy that he demonstrated upon his noble servant Prophet Ibrahim (as) when he replaced a son with a ram. is shows a great love for entire human race. erefore, it called for giving glory and adoration to the Lord of the world. Meanwhile, the Circuit President, Alhaji F.O Salam, gave vote of thanks to all member and wished every one of us a quintessential celebration. AUGUST 2018 PAGE 4 Gombe 2018: NYCN holds Congress as youngest National President and National Legal Adviser elected MKAN produces the National Legal Adviser By Tahir Ahmad he National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has held its National Congress between 19th Tand 24th July, 2018 in Gombe State with the theme: "Youth: Uniting for National Integration and Recovery". e Council recorded an unprecedented feat by producing the youngest ever president in the history of the council. Comrade Bala Shagari Muhammed Bello, a 30-year old youth from Sokoto State and Comrade Tahir Ahmad Daramola from Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria were elected and sworn-in as the new president and new legal adviser of the youths in a free, fair and credible elections. All the thirty-six State Chapters including Federal Capital Territory and ninety nine Voluntary Youth Organizations out of the 104 affiliate organizations participated in the Congress. More so, the Council appreciated the efforts of the following people: the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barr. Solomon Selcap Dalung; the National Transition Committee; the National Board of Trustees; the National Advisory Council; the Congress Planning Committee; the Electoral Committee; the Gombe State Government and other stakeholders who stood firm despite all odds in making sure the Congress holds. However, the following comrades were duly elected and sworn in as members of the National Executive Council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN, National Headquarters: 1. Comr. Bala Shagari Muhammed Bello. - President 2. Comr. Innocent Nduanya. - Dep. President AUGUST 2018 PAGE 5 3. Comr. Caleb Odunze. - Ass. Sec. General Secretary General of the NYCN Executives. 4. Comr. Lukman Majidadi. - V. President N/W e entire executives are to serve for the period of 2018 5. Comr. Saliu Mahruf. - V. President S/W to 2022, a four years term except if wants to re-contest for 6. Comr. Pwajok Sele. - V. President N/C another term. 7. Comr. Muhammad Suhailu Abubakar. - V.President N/E Moreso, the swearing in ceremony was conducted 8. Comr. Kingsley Ibanichika. - V. President S/S. immediately for the new officers. 9. Comr. When Chubuike. - V. President S/E 10. Comr. Uko Michael. - Treasurer. 11. Comr. Eniola Temitope. - Fin. Sec. 12. Comr. Umoru Milicent. - Social Sec. 13. Comr. Ahmed Muktar Jeba. - Org. Sec. Hqrs 14. Comr. (Barr.) Ahmad Tahir Daramola. - National Legal Adviser 15. Comr. Awujoola Kehinde. - P.R.O 16. Comr. Aminu Futuna Ibale. - Org. Sec. N/W 17. Comr. Williams Oladipupo. - Org. Sec. S/W 18. Comr. Yerima Mohammed. - Org. Sec. N/C 19. Comr. Avwoke Clinton. - Org. Sec. S/S 20. Comr. Adamu Hussain Yunusa. - Org. Sec. N/E 21. Comr. Izunna Agwuncha. - Org. Sec. S/E 22. Nil Internal Auditor. Besides, the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN now by voting at its NEC meeting of the 24th July 2018 unanimously elected Comr. Akinlosotu Blessing A. as the AUGUST 2018 PAGE 6 Ilaro District holds 3-day Workshop By AbdurRahman Idowu ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilaro Dila has held its workshop at Ahmadiyya MMuslim Jama'at Mosque, Leslie, Ilaro between 31st August and 2nd September, 2018. e programme commenced with a formal opening ceremony and chaired by the Dila Qaid, Bro Ishaq Asuni with other dignitaries. Along the line was the Ta'lim/Tarbiyyah anchored by the Nazim Tabligh, Missionary Munir Ahmad who laid emphasis on the correct pronunciation of the prayer after Adhan. To create a healthy competition, members were divided and moved to various groups: Nasirudeen, Bashirudeen, Tahir, Nasir, and Masroor. Other programmes members attended include: ICT anchored by the Nazim Isha'at, Bro. Olowonmi Fadlullah on the topic 'Microsoft Word', a lecture by Miss. Haroon Idowu, the Circuit Missionary on the topic 'Continuity in the Way of Allah' and March Past Drills coordinated by the Nazim Umumi, Bro Abdul Fatah Adeyemi while the Dil'a Qaid and the Naib State Qaid Ogun Ilaqa Bro Jabbar Ayelaagbe were present. Other highlight of the Workshop was the driving skill (Motor and Bike) where 20 Khuddam participated in the exercise. Members were allowed to drive as a trial so as to practice what they had been taught theoretically and were given chance to drive themselves and with the help of Allah the Almighty, some members were able to make it up despite the fact that it was strange to them. A Rishtanatah programme on 'Family: How to Cope' was anchored by Missionary Haroon Idowu, where he stressed that every husband should have faith in Almighty Allah first before anything else and be patient in adopting a diplomatic pattern with one's wife at home. According to him, members should be prayerful and be ready to face any problem or sort of misunderstanding between their wives. Members were grouped into three categories: age 25 and above, age 20-24 and age 15-19. However, AUGUST 2018 PAGE 7 Members between the age of 25 and above were chastised for not having someone they had planned to marry by now and by having the intention of marrying non Ahmadi or Christian. Miss. Haroon added that members should seek for guidance from Allah by offering Istikhara Prayer before choosing a spouse. Bro. Ikumapayi Taofeeq from Tahir Group presented a speech on the topic 'Proper Upbringing of Muslim Child'. Bro. Ajuwon Warith from Nasir Group presented a speech on the topic 'Promoting Economic Growth'. Bro. Olabode Rofeeq from Bashirudeen Group presented a speech on the topic 'Propagating Islam in the Neighborhood'.