MAY 2018 | VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5

ABUJA DISTRICT holds Waqar-e-Amal, prepares local farmlands

attends

OMI-ADIO

3rd Ramadan

Lecture

SADROJODU DISTRICT

fetes Childrenat LCC

ATFAL DAY

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Oyo State attends Youth Development Workshop (By Rasheed Animasaun)

ot less than 20 Nmembers of Majlis Khuddam-ul-

Ahmadiyya, Oyo State have attended and participated actively in a youth development conference tagged #YouthEmpowered2018 to complement their entrepreneurial knowledge and training acquired during the Oyo State Economic Summit.

e #YouthEmpowered2018 was organized and sponsored by the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) and held in four different locations in the country. For Ibadan, the 3-day intensive training featured: Personal Life Training; Business Seminar and Business Grant competition at Daylan Events and Conference Centre, Sango-Poly/Eleyele Road, Ibadan between 24th and 26th April, 2018. e Group with the best idea was selected out of 30 other groups and NBC promised to start up and/or sponsor their business proposals while 4 other runner up submitted their details, although nothing has been promised yet. But it is hoped that those teams might have opportunity for internship programmes with the Company. Some Majlis members, who attended, fell under this category; Alhamdulillahir Rabbil aalamin.However, a Majlis member, Bro AbdurRasheed Animasaun, got a gift for being one of the six participants who mobilized more than 10 people for the summit after registration had closed. He and other five awardees were promised a private session with one of the mentors who were the programme managers (Kasher Ltd) or experts from other realms of life.At the end, participants who completed their online registration prior to the conference were given certificate of participation while others were promised e-certificate to be sent to their respective emails addresses.

Oyo State holds inter-District Debate (By Rasheed Animasaun)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State held an inter-District Debate between Apata and MOmi-Adio on 7th April, 2018.

e debate was held during April State Meeting/Tahajjud on the topic "e Death of Jesus Christ (as).e programme was coordinated by the Tabligh Team as audience were advised to take note of the Ayaat and memorize them for the defense of their faith.e programme is hope to continue in subsequent months while some other Dil'aat will compete on the same or other topics.

Stop the Crime: Abeokuta District orientates Al-Ameen Pupils (By Isha'at Officer, Abeokuta Dila)

n line with the directive of Sadr, Majlis Khuddam-ul-IAhmadiyya, Nigeria, Eng. Saheed Aina, to sensitize the youngsters in public and private schools to shun crime, Majlis

Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abeokuta District has orientated the pupils of Al-Ameen Group of Schools Annex, Abiola Way, Abeokuta on 16th March, 2018 with twelve Majlis members in attendance.Bro, Hameed Olubunmi, while addressing the pupils, emphasized

that most of these crimes start from them at tender age and become part of them till they grow old. He, however, urged them to report any form of crime around them to the school authority and encourage others in doing so as this would make our society a crime-free.

Atfal Day: Ojodu District fetes Children at LCC (By Raqeeb Akinyemi)

o create a relaxing atmosphere to appreciate Tnature and enjoy themselves , Maj l i s Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ojodu Dil'a has

feted the Ahmadi children between 7 and 15 years at Lekki Conservation Centre, Ajah, Lagos during the Atfal Day held in April, 2018.

According to District Qaid, Bro Abdur Raqeeb Akinyemi, the Atfal Day, the first of its kind, was full of fun for the kids. ey had the free will to see few animals at the centre and play some games.e Lekki Conservation Centre is widely acclaimed as an icon of nature conservation and pearl of ecotourism; LCC

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represents the flagship project of NCF for the preservation of the unique biodiversity, scenic, natural, scientific and recreational values of the coastal environs of the south-western Nigeria. It is therefore one of the best urban parks to satiate visitors' curiosity of nature.Without doubt, the children have always done so well in terms of educational assessment. e last two Ijtema results are there to see.For certain, the Dil'a does not relent in giving them the best in terms of ta'leem and tarbiyyah, but, mixing it with fun as they had it on Atfal Day is key as they were very delighted to have it.ere were 26 Atfal members and 7 handlers in an engagement that lasted for 4 hours 30 minutes.

Ota District organises Atfal, Nasrat Day (By Lukman Bankole)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ota District Mhas organised Atfal and Nasrat Day on 8th April, 2018 to celebrate the significance of

the day with the children.e programme had the presence of Ota Circuit President,

Alhaji Dada, Ota District Qaid and Ota Circuit Lajna President, among others in attendance. ese guests, in their separate speeches, admonished the children to embrace peaceful and morally-upright lives and be good ambassadors of Islam.e total number of children who attended the event was 258: 127 Atfal and 131 Nasrat.

Nat'l Waqar-e-Amal: Ibadan District mends bad road (By Moshood Adenekan)

o ensure a free flow of vehicular movement and prevent Toccurrence of accident, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ibadan District has filled the potholes on Born Photo Junction

on 6th May, 2018 as part of its National Waqar-e-Amal Programme. e Majlis worked on the road, which leads to Oja-Oba, Orita-Merin

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and Oke-Ado Markets, as a community development service to the people.e work, which took more than 2hours 30 minutes, was undertaken by 38 Majlis members using shovels and empty cement bags, among others.

Waqar-e-Amal: Etsako District works on farm (by Suleiman Abu Isa)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Etsako District has worked Mon her farm located at Ahmadiyya Hospital Land, Auchi on 6th May, 2018 as part of its Waqar-e-amal Programme.

e management of Etsako District Farm is aimed at meeting all the financial demands of the MKAN that may come up during the year.e work was honoured by 12 Khuddam for six hours.

Jami'a Locality holds 5th Symposium, awards best Khuddam (by Abdul Roqeeb Ogunrinde)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Jami'a MLocality has held its 5th symposium to send forth old members and welcome new

members on 2nd May, 2018 at Jami'atul Mubashireen, Ilaro, Ogun State.e programme was chaired by Naib State Qaid, Ogun Ilaqa, Bro. Ayelaagbe Jabbar. Other dignitaries include: Ilaro Dil'a Qaid, Bro. Asuni Ishaq, represented by Dil'a

Nazeem Sihat Jismani, Bro. Rofeeq Olabode; Naib Dil'a Qaid II, Bro. Lukmon Adegbola; Lecturer at Jamiatul Mubashireen, Miss. Firdous Ogundare; Raiz, Jamiatul Mubashireen, Hafiz Munawwar Akinyemi and the Host, Qaid Jamia Muqami, Bro. Abdul Hakeem Jamiu.In his speech, Bro Jamiu appreciated the efforts of the Principal, Jamiatul Mubashireen, Maulvi

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Nadeem Wasih and the Principal, Ahmadiyya Science College, Miss. Bashirudeen Abideen for allowing the Majlis Khuddam to have meeting with the students and count them as part of the Majlis.He stated some of the achievements of the Majlis, mentioning that Jamia Muqami was among the best Muqameen. Another great achievement was the first Atfal Muqami Camp which was coordinated by Jamia Muqami for the first time.e chairman, Bro. Ayelaagbe Jabar, in his speech, mentioned that members should all strive to sacrifice their lives and property for the sake of Almighty Allah, encouraging everyone to strive hard to raise this great Muqami, the Dil'a and the Ilaqa to the greatest level, not forgetting to be a mirror to other people according to the motto of MKAN “Model for World Youth”.e Guest Lecturer, Hafiz Majeed Adeleke, who delivered

a speech on the topic “Peaceful Co-existence amidst Youth: A Way for Unity, said, quoting Albert Einstein, that peace cannot be achieved by force but by understanding. He explained further that peace should be proclaimed and demonstrated by Muslims especially Ahmadis. “Peace should reign between us all irrespective of our religions and believes”. Awards of Certificate was given to two best officers, Abdul Roqeeb Ogunrinde and Abdul Qayyum Salaudeen, who served the Majlis with resilience throughout the Imarah.Election for the next Qaid was also conducted by the Dil'a Qaid and the entourage present.68 Khuddam and 60 Atfal were present at the event.

Waqar-e-Amal: Ikorodu District clears, fills abandoned road (by Ibrahim Awe)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ikorodu District has cleared and filled the abandoned road Mbeside Sawmill Mosque, Igbogbo on 5th May, 2018 to make it accessible for road users as part of its Waqar-e-Amal programme.

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e dignity of labour, which took more than six hours, was undertaken by 21 Majlis members, 6 Atfal, 5 community members and 2 Lajna members using shovels, rakes and wheel barrow, among others.e work also makes the environment tidy and secured to prevent any immoral act at night.e residents were grateful for Majlis efforts because it is prayer answered as they have been waiting patiently for government to come to their rescue.

Atfal Day: L/Island District takes kids to LCC (by Abdul Hafees Babatunde)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Lagos Island MDistrict has taken its children to Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), Chevron,

Lekki, Lagos to commemorate the Atfal Day held on 6th May, 2018.Meanwhile, it is with great enthusiasm as parents of Majlis Atfal and their female counterparts (Nasrat) released their wards to mingle with other children in commemorating the

Day. According to the Dil'a Qaid, the event was a milestone to make the children experience natural conservation of animals and feel their course of nature. Different animals were seen and their cohabitation was a great experience.While funs were at its peak, education and enlightenment on the conservation were given to the children by LCC Officials and knowledge (Islamic Perspective) about animals as beauty of nature was handled by two Dil'a Qaideen, Bro. Abdul Hafees Babatunde and Bro. Ishaq Olagunju respectively. e memorable event, attended by 76 Atfal and 11 Khuddam, also featured games such as land ludo, land draught, land chess, table tennis, basketball, football and volleyball.Some animals the children were exposed to include: tortoises, monkeys, baboons, snakes, crocodile, different fish with different ponds, peacocks, squirrels and ancient snails, etc.

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Abuja District holds Waqar-e-Amal, prepareslocal farmlands (by Miftau Muhammed)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abuja District Mhas held its Waqar-e-Amal at Ahmadiyya Central Mosque, Abuja recently where 27

Majlis members undertook the work. e Majlis employed the use of mower, hoes and cutlass to cut the grasses and clears the surroundings.According to the information reaching Al-Irfan Bulletin, the Majlis choice of Mosque environs for Waqar-e-Amal is that a new Central Missionary has just been posted there.In a related development, two Muqameen, Dutse and Gwagwalada, have started farming in their localities to enhance their financial status.

e District also received a word of encouragement from Naib Sadr (North), Bro Ahmad Badamosi, to be visiting security agencies and traditional leaders in its district. e advice was given at Azare, Bauchi State during the Northern Regional Mulk Meeting held on 25th April, 2018.Besides, It was also resolved that the State Qaid and Naib Sadr (North) would be visiting the area within the resources available for training and retraining of members just as monthly Score-Card has been introduced in Abuja FCT Ilaqa to further enhance performance in MKAN activities.

Clarion Call: Naib Sadr (North) tours Nassarawa District (by Ahmad Badamosi)

s part of his call to ensure effective and efficient administration at District and Local levels within Athe Northern region, Naib Sadr (North), Bro Ahmad Badamosi, has embarked on a-day tour to Nassarawa District recently in company of State Qaid, Bro Miftau Muhammad.

22 Khuddam were in attendance from Onda and Nassarawa Localities while Umasha and Ara Localities were not represented.According to the reports, they expressed happiness and called for more visitation from the Mulk while

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agreeing that the next Ilaqa meenting should be held in Nassarawa District. Also, the Regional Mulk Meeting, coming up in July, would take place in Nassarawa, which they also expressed joy for this decision.e following morning, a quick visit was made to Onda Muqami members. e place is about 1 hour 40 minutes to and from Nassarawa Muqami. Nasarrawa Muqami is central to other Muqameen.According to NS North, the last Northern Regional Meeting was also held at Azare, Bauchi State. is was attended in larger number by local members and Khuddam. Both the other members of the Jama'at and Khuddam were around to welcome us. Members of the Jama'at and Circuit Missionary, Mallam Ayuba Muhammad, all expressed their happiness for our visitation.In his speech, Mallam Ayuba pleaded with Mulk to make regular visits to Azare, saying that we have members of Jama'at in about 104 communities with total membership of about 120,000. Continuing, he said out of this, we have approximately about 60,000 Khuddam which make up this entire population.Responding, NS North promised that the Mulk would take it as a responsibility to be visiting them regularly.

Waqar-e-Amal: Ogun State begins Secretariat Construction (by Isha'at Team)

a j l i s K h u d d a m - u l -MAhmadiyya, Ogun State h a s b e g u n t h e

construction of its Secretariat located at Oke-Oniye Central Mosque, Abeokuta on 13th April, 2018.According to the State Qaid, Bro Ibrahim Idris, who was very elated with members' disposition towards the task, the dream started with the help of Almighty Allah and Alhaji Jamiu Oje, Chairman, Building Planning Committee.Members who were not less than 71, according to the reports, showed a great deal of commitment, determination, doggedness and endurance throughout the arduous task.

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Ilisan-Remo Locality holds Waqar-e-Amal,visits elders (by Abdul Azeez Ogunnusi)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ilisan-Remo Locality has held its Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour) on M8th May, 2018 at one Mama House by cutting and clearing the weeds and grasses which have defamed the house and the road.

Besides, the District also paid visitation to some elders in the Jama'at as part of its welfare programme. Pa Adelaja Yinusa, Pa Simisaye Rasheed and Mr Awolaja Rasheed were visited by 3 Majlis members.

Atfal/Nasrat Day: Ikorodu District fetes children at Olumo Rock by Mika'il Lamina

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ikorodu District has Mfeted its male and female children at Olumo Rock, Abeokuta, Ogun State to mark this year's Atfal and

Nasrat Day on 12th May, 2018.e programme had in attendance 51 Atfal, 65 Nasrat, 13 Khuddam and 15 Lajna Imaillah members.At the historic rock, the children were informed about the story of Olumo and meaning of Igi Ose, story behind the four bedroom flat, granding rock and the history of the three Paramount Rulers in Abeokuta, among others.e event took the participants more than 8 hours while the children were served with delicacies to enjoy the remarkable day.

Kogi State holds Waqar-e-Amal amidtwo villages (by Abdul Azeez Ibrahim)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Kogi State held its Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour) Mbetween Iyah Gbede and Iluhagba villages on 12th May, 2018.

According to reports, the villages were places where Islam is not well pronounced and practised.14 Khuddam and 4 Atfal attended the community development service programme.

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47 Khuddam attends Abuja Circuit Ramadan Lecture (by Miftau Muhammed)

ot fewer than 47 members of Majlis NKhuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abuja Ilaqa attended Abuja Circuit Ramadan Tafsir held

on May 2018.e programme, which fell on Ahmadiyya Khilafat Day celebration, had the presentations of three lecturers. e first lecturer, Barr. Muhammad Bashir Badr, spoke on "e Importance of Khilafat in Islam" with reference to Qur'an 24:56.Quoting the Hadith of the Holy Prophet (saw), Badr explained that prophecy of Khilafat institution after 30 years before the appearance of tyrant leaders, has been fulfilled and later Khilafat would once be re-established.e second speaker, Dr. Ibrahim Yaqub, spoke on "e Good, Bad and Ugly Use of Drugs". He said that abuse of drugs like cocaine and codine is common these days among the students especially.He urged parents to be watchful and careful as some of them used to cook these drugs with noodles. He observed that so many kind of things are being packed and smoked even in the hospital.

Meanwhile, the third speaker, Alhaji Olatundun Bunyamin delivered lecture on "Building Resilient Relationship in Marriage”. He started by defining what a home is. Home means woman or man. e builders of the home are parents of the spouse. e husband is the director while the wife is the manager of the home.He stressed that we should avoid misleading ourselves in marriage, realizing that women are a favour to the family. e consequence of a hard-hearted husband leads to unhappy home and a broken family. All husbands should care for their wives as exemplified by the Prophet. All wives should be submissive at all time for their husbands. He admonished us to show love for one another and be righteous in our actions. We must guide ourselves against fire and strive for paradise. Baba used a lot of illustration with reference to the Qur'an, Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and his experience.

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2nd Etsako District Ramadan Lecture: Publicurged on Societal Reformation ((by Abdul Ahad)

embers of the public have Mbeen urged to embrace moral v a lue s w i th a v i e w to

enhancing societal reformation.e statement was made during the 2nd Annual Ramadan Public Lectures organised by Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Etsako District with the theme "Ramadan: Enhancing Moral Values and Societal Reformation" held between 19th and 27th May, 2018.e programme, held on every Saturday and Sunday during Ramadan, had an average of 4 hours with not less than 74 participants which include members of the Majlis Khuddam and all other auxiliary bodies in the Jama'at. e programme was rotated among the Muqameen in the District including: Irekpai, Imiegba, Iviaro and Iviukhua respectively.e major topics discussed include: Ramadan: Enhancing Moral Value and Societal Reformation by Miss. AbdulRafiu Ibrahim; Blessings in the Month of Ramadan by Bro. Idris Ibrahim; Ramadan: Training and Reformation of Both Self and Society by Miss. Monsoor Bonojo and Importance of Reading and Recitation of the Holy Qur'an in the Month of Ramadan by Miss. Muhammed Yusuf.e chief host of the event include: Mallam Yunus Gimba Idris (Auchi Circuit President), Yusuf Momoh Sani (Agbede Circuit President), Mu'allim Tirmizi Adeniran (Auchi Circuit Missionary) and Yahya Ayaghena (Agbede Circuit Missionary) while the hosts are Bro. Suleman Abu Isa (Etsako Dil'a Qaid), Bro. Suleiman Aminu (Naib Sadr SS/SE), Bro. Islam Mustafa (Edo/Delta Ilaqa Qaid) and Bro. Idris Musa (Former Naib Sadr SS/SE).

Etsako District holds Khilafat, Atfal/Nasrat Day (by Abdul Ahad)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Etsako District has held Khilafat Day together with Atfal and MNasrat Day on 27th May, 2018 at Iviukhua, Etsako to groom the children in Islamic ways and create in them the sense of belonging to the Jama'at.

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e major highlight of the events includes: Lecture: “Khilafat-ul-Ahmadiyya: A Divine Blessing” was d e l i v e r e d by M i s s . A b d u l R a fi u I b r a h i m ; Competitions on: Qur'an, Quiz, Hadith, Salat also ensued; Advice was given to the Children by Suleman Abu Isa (Etsako Dila Qaid) and Excursion to River Niger at Agenebode.Other events include presentation of gifts to all participants at the programme and social-bonding.ere was a good turnout at the event with 155 attendees comprising 44 Atfal, 40 Nasrat, 28 Khuddam, 11 Lajna, 17 Ansarullah and 15 toddlers (Special Attendees).

Sadr MKAN attends 3rd Ramadan Lecture, eulogises Omi-Adio District (by Mujeeb Apooyin)

adr, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria, SEngr Saheed Aina, has eulogised Omi-Adio District for its continuous plans in organizing

Ramadan public lecture to propagate the teachings of Islam-ul-Ahmadiyya in the society.He made this known during its third annual Ramadan public lecture held on 19th May, 2018 at Saint Andrew Open Field, Omi-Adio, Ibadan.

Engr Aina, who was the Chairman of the event, in his address, equally reckoned with numerous activities of Omi-Adio district that has actually placed them high among others while the entire Jama'at was appreciated for their magnanimous supports to Khuddam activities.e guest lecturer, Muallim Muhammad Wa'iz Apooyin, who talked on “Islamic World in the 21st Century: Challenges and Way Out”, dissected the topic within almost two hours to the charming delight of all attendees. Guests who had earlier sought permission to leave were carried away until the lecturer

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concluded on the final note.e Chief Imam, Omi-Adio Community, Fadilat-e-Sheikh AbdLateef Abiola, in his speech, appreciated Ahmadi Muslim Youths and the entire Jama'at for their efforts in propagating the true teachings of Islam just as he christened the guest lecturer as a blessing to the entire Muslim Ummah.Other dignitaries in attendance are: Pa. Abdul Qadir Abdul Rafi', immediate past Sadr MKAN; Pa. A.G. Daramola, Oyo State Central Missionary; Imam Ghaz a l i S u l a iman , Mufa s s i r, Omi-Ad io Community; Alh. M.O. Ademoye, Chairman, Oyo State Circuit Forum; Dr. L.A. Omoyele, Omi-Adio Circuit President, ably represented by Pa. Ahmed Ibrahim, Vice Circuit President; Bro. Awe AbdHakeem, Oyo State Qaid and Alh. Teslim Oniyide, Apata Circuit President.Others are Muallim Ariyo AbdulHakeem, Ibadan Circuit Missionary; Muallim DhulNurain Bello, Apata Circuit Missionary; Muallim Solih Obaditan, Omi-Adio Circuit Missionary; Pa. Hakeem Saludeen, Nazim Ansarullah, Omi-Adio Dil'a; Pa. Qaseem Falade, Omi-Adio former Dil'a Qaid and Sadr's entourage.119 Ansarullah members, 145 Lajna members, 100 Nasrat, 101 Atfal, 120 Khuddam members and 39 non-Ahmadis make up the total Tajnid of 624. e Ask Me About Islam Stand was also duly patronized.

CDS: Omi-Adio District mends damaged Bridge Culvert (by Abdul Mujeeb Apooyin)

To complement the efforts of the government in maintaining social infrastructures, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Omi-Adio District has taken the initiative on 6th May, 2018 as part of

its community development service to repair a bridge culvert along Abidogun Road which has got damaged for period

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of over three years.e tarred Abidogun Road is located at the hub of Omi-Adio Community, serving as linkage to over one hundred (100) villages, through which farm produce of both cash and food crops are moved to the market. In short, it is the network of the community's local economy.e damaged culvert was restored to normal shape with materials as: one length of 16MM iron road, one bag of cement, six wheelbarrows' loads of granite, sands, four wood slabs, shovels, serving bowls and banners were used for the accomplishment.Members of the community and passers-by applauded the community development work participated by 31 members of the Majlis which lasted for two hours.

Atfal Day: Epe District takes children to LCC (by Ahmad Ogundele)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Epe District has Mtaken the Atfal to Lekki Conservation Centre for excursion to mark this year's Atfal Day on 1st

May, 2018.e children were given the privilege to enjoy themselves outside the walls of classroom, exchange pleasantries with their colleagues and see lots of big animals.ey took off from Oke-Iwide Mosque around 12:50pm and spent more than 5 hours at the Centre.e total attendance was 45: 8 Atfal, 27 Nasrat, 3 Nasrat Handlers, 4 Khuddam and 2 Lajna with Circuit Missionary, Muallim Mahmud Abdullah.

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Atfal Day: Osogbo District takes Atfal to tour Osogbo (by Ahmad Nurudeen Owadosu)

a j l i s K h u d d a m - u l -MA h m a d i y y a , O s o g b o District has taken the Atfal

to tour Osogbo for excursion on 13th May, 2018 to commemorate this year's Atfal Day.e children embarked on excursion to the first ever fly bridge, school structures in Osogbo, the capital city of Osun State

where children were able to see new look of Osogbo City. ey also visited Osun River where children were told about the wonders of Allah. As a result, the children could not hide their euphoria over the excursion and pray for the MKAN for this year's tour.e event, which took 4 hours, had the participation of 33 Atfal, 12 Khuddam and one Ansarullah member.

Waqar-e-Amal: Osogbo District works at Deputy Speaker village (by Ahmad Nurudeen Owadosu)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osogbo MDistrict has worked at Ilobu, the village of the Deputy Speaker, House of

Representatives, Abuja, Honourable Lasun Yusuf this month as part of its Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour) Programme. e Majlis filled the pothole leading to the village with sand and bricks and it was highly appreciated by the passers-by and the community people at large.

e community development service, which took three hours to complete, was undertaken 16 Majlis members.

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Osogbo District organises Annual Ramadan Competition (by Ahmad Nurudeen Owadosu)

o encourage the learning of Qur'an in all Muslim schools and to create a platform for non-Ahmadis Tto see the beauty of Ahmadiyya, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osogbo District has organised an annual Ramadan competition for pupils/students in primary and secondary schools in May, 2018.

Meanwhile, out of 20 schools invited only few participated in the Qur'an and Quiz competitions. After the competitive event, Viceroy Schools emerged the first in Qur'an while Mahmud Group of Schools, Ilobu took the first in Quiz competition.Tangible prizes were given to schools who showed outstanding performance throughout the event.e dignitaries who attended the event include: Osogbo Circuit President, Chairman of the programme; Maulvi Mubaraq Bello and Muallim AbdulHakeem Obaditan, Ife Circuit Missionary, who coordinated the Qur'an competition together with Hafiz Mubarak from Ila Orangun Jama'at.Some Hausa men, who are Hufaz and Islamic scholars, in their speech while applauding the organiser, advised the Majlis to ensure that open place is used for subsequent competitions of this magnitude.265 participants attended the programme comprising the pupils, teachers and Jama'at members.

Ramadan LecturePreparation: ApataDistrict visits NCRI Head, Islamic Cleric by Awwal Onoade

n preparation for the District's 2018 IRamadan public lecture holding 2nd June, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata

District paid courtesy visits to the Head and Director, National Crop Research Institute, Apata and a renowned Islamic Scholar in Apata Community, Alhaji Sheikh Ma'mun Eleshinmeta respectively.e visit was possible owing to the efforts of Bro. Muftau Hussein who led the Majlis team. However, the Director appreciated MKAN members for the visit while promising to grace the

occasion. He was thereafter presented a copy of World Crisis and Pathway to Peace and a copy of the Review of Religion.At his place, Alhaji Eleshinmeta welcomed Majlis members with open arms. While eulogising the Ahmadiyya for its humanitarian services, he promised to attend the Ramadan lecture. Copies of the Jama'at books were also given to him.

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Waqar-e-Amal: L/Island District clears ThomJones, Idumagbo Street (by Isha'at Team)

o fulfill MKAN Work Plan on TDignity of Labour and support Lagos State Environmental

Sustainability Policy, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Lagos Island has cleared and cleaned om Jones and Idumagbo Streets to Adeniji Junction to rid the environment of refuse as part of Waqar-e-Amal programme.e District Waqar-e-Amal was done in partnership with Lagos State Consultant on Environment "Visionscape Limited".

16 Khuddam and 5 officials from Visionscape are part of the trail in 3 hours work.

Atfal/Nasrat Day: Festac District takes Children to Radio Lagos by Muili Olagunju

o mark this year's Atfal and Nasrat Day with ecstasy and knowledge Tacquisition, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Festac District took the Atfal and Nasrat to Radio Lagos, Ikeja for excursion on 12th May,

2018.On the attendance are 13 Atfal and 19 Nasrat while 3 hours was spent in the broadcasting company.e children were full of excitement and the children loved it. Much support was gotten from our father figure, the Circuit President, Engr Qaseem Oluwa.

Pre-Ramadan Lecture: Okerube Locality admonishes Justice, Equity (by Lagos Isha'at Team)

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Okerube Locality has admonished members of the Jama'at and Mpublic to embrace justice and equity in their dealings with others in the forthcoming Ramadan.

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e admonition was given during the pre-Ramadan lecture held on 29th April, 2018.Besides, the lecture, with the theme 'Equity, Justice and Good Conscience', e m p h a s i z e d o n t h e benefits of being better Muslims by living the values of Islam in dealing with people according to the teaching of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw). e Guest Lecturer, Bro. Adeyemi Ikheel, also emphasized that Nigeria as a nation has been endowed with abundant resources from human to various forms of natural resources. e abundance of these resources (especially the human and the agricultural aspects) is such that, if they were to be properly exploited, harnessed and utilized by our leaders, Nigeria could have reached greater heights of development and progress.e lecturer continued that one of the most glaring manifestations of corruption, social injustice and inequality in Nigeria is expressed in terms of income distribution and job opportunities among the Nigerian citizenry. Added to this, is the discrimination that usually happens with regards to job opportunities such that, children of the ruling class, the aristocrats and the top bureaucrats stand better chances of getting employed, in the shortest

possible times, and at the expense of all laid down procedures, than the children of the common man.Similarly, they can secure better-paid jobs (white-collar jobs) than their counterparts. is has engendered in an ugly difference in life styles and privileges, between some section of the society.He added that Islam prohibits f raudulent behaviours against one another. It enjoins that in our dealings with our friends, spouses and business partners, and or/with our leaders or followers as the case may be, we should guide against fraud. Dealing with people equally, with justice and have good conscience to other people around us will surely be based on truthfulness, honesty and mutual trust which will surely guide our relationships. In attendance are 10 Majlis Khuddam, 3 Ansarullah members, 12 Lajna members and 23 non-members.

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Fun Alligator Facts for Kids

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Alligators are reptiles.

Alligators have been living on Earth for millions of years and are sometimes described as ‘living fossils’.

There are two different species of alligator, the American alligator and the Chinese alligator.

American alligators live in south-eastern areas of the United States such as Florida and Louisiana.

Chinese alligators are found in the Yangtze River but they are critically endangered and only a few remain in the wild.

Like other reptiles, alligators are cold-blooded.

Alligators can weigh over 450 kg (1000 lb).

Alligators have a powerful bite but the muscles that open the jaw are relatively weak. An adult human could hold the jaws

of an alligator shut with their bare hands.

Alligators eat a range of different animals such as fish, birds, turtles and even deer.

Alligator eggs become male or female depending on the temperature, male in warmer temperatures and female in cooler temperatures.

Like crocodiles, alligators are part of the order ‘Crocodylia’

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religious freedom with the situation of Ahmadi Muslims in certain other countries, where they are persecuted and unable to practice their faith openly and freely.

His Holiness began by addressing potential concerns of the local people about the opening of the new Mosque.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“Some of you, whether amongst our neighbours or other guests, may feel a degree of trepidation and harbour reservations about this Mosque. You may fear that it will be used to sow seeds of division in society or to inflame tensions between

he Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is pleased Tto announce that on 12 May 2018, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community,

the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad inaugurated the Baitul Muqeet Mosque (House of the All Powerful God) in Walsall in the West Midlands region of England.Upon arrival, His Holiness officially inaugurated the Mosque by unveiling a commemorative plaque and offering a silent prayer in thanks to God Almighty. ereafter, His Holiness led the Asr prayers at the Mosque before addressing the local Ahmadi Muslims.

Later, a special reception, attended by various dignitaries and guests, was held at the Mosque to mark its opening.

e highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, during which he categorically stated that Islam rejected all forms of terrorism and extremism.

He also praised the

“open hearts and open minds”

of the local people for permitting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to build a Mosque and contrasted such

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New Ahmadiyya Mosque opened in Walsallby Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

different communities.”Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:“Certainly, I very much appreciate and understand such concerns because we are all tragically witness to the fact that some so-called Muslims have conducted heinous terrorist acts, both here in the UK and abroad in recent times. Such vile acts have created a climate of fear amongst non-Muslims and, at the same time, have served to defame the religion of Islam.”

His Holiness also mentioned that it had been reported that some Muslim youths had travelled from Walsall to join extremist groups abroad.

Referring to the Muslims who had travelled abroad to join extremist groups, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“Perhaps, they believed they were going to fight in defence of Islam, but the truth is that whatever cruelties and evil acts they perpetrated were in complete defiance of Islam’s true teachings and proved only their total ignorance of the religion they claimed to represent.”

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“Bringing relief to others and alleviating the physical and mental suffering of mankind is our mission and an integral part of our faith… We do not consider that we are doing them a favour, rather by enabling us to fulfil our duties to serve others, they are helping us.”

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:

“is is true Islam. It is a religion of compassion and benevolence and a religion that seeks to knock down the walls of injustice that divide us through the power of love and humanity.”

Concluding his address, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad prayed:

“With all my heart, I pray that this Mosque proves to be a beacon of light for the entire community and serves as a symbol of unity, togetherness and peace.”

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RISING Only Physiologists trained to understand mechanisms of actions in which drugs work– Salawu Taofeek Oladotun

For those who don't know the interrelationships between physiology and other medical professions especially medicine, Salawu Taofeek Oladotun, a physiology graduate from the University of Ibadan, has the answer. In this interview with Ismail Rotimi Lawal, he bares his minds on major significance of the profession, exposes the challenges the students of the course face, reveals secrets to academic success, as well as his relationship with the Khilafah when he was in school, among others.

May I know you? My name is Salawu Taofeek Oladotun; a native of Kwara State and a perfect gentleman to the core.Can you please tell us about your background? Well, I was born an Ahmadi. I attended my primary,

secondary and tertiary education in Ibadan, Oyo State. Which tertiary institution did you attend?e premier University, University Of Ibadan.

Briefly explain your discipline? I studied physiology. Some schools call it medical physiology or human physiology. As a physiologist, you can fit in practically in all well-structured medical centers or other sectors as quality control officers and you are also trained as a researcher.

Is your course related to psychology in any way? Actually, it's not. Both are in different faculties; but when it gets to advanced level, as a physiologist, you can

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further in clinical psychology in advanced countries. ere is no provision for that here in Nigeria. Can you explain why Physiology is so important?Physiology is very important as it is the bedrock of medicine and it is also a research-based course. So, as a physiologist, you can also proffer solutions to some diseases through discovery of extract and good understanding of the mechanisms with which they work. Also, in the chain of drug production, it has to pass through a physiologist before it can be certified for use because only a physiologist is trained to understand the mechanism of actions in which drugs works. We go to the cellular level.

What are the challenges your profession is facing?e major challenge in our profession is the power tussle with health workers in the clinic. is is because the role of physiologist wasn't defined in the past. But now, we are overcoming it gradually.

How can the challenge of the power tussle be addressed? It is being currently addressed by making physiology a professional course and also by making students realize that the course is also research-based. One very interesting thing about physiology is its divisions. We have cardio-respiratory physiology, reproductive physiology, neuro-physiology, gastro-intestinal physiology, applied and environmental physiology. A student must be ready to step up to the PhD level in order to be a consultant in any of these fields.

What are the major misconceptions people have about your profession? e major misconception is that as a physiologist, you have to be a babysitter for doctors. It's capital 'no'.

How can you render your service for the progress and development of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community? As a physiologist, I can team up with the Jama'at medical team (this I have been doing till date) and help in areas of blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), visual acuity (VA), electroencephalogram (EEG), full blood count and many more. Also, I give health talks and partake frequently in free medical camps organized by the Jama'at.

For anyone willing to venture into this discipline, what are the skills one has to have to succeed in this field? One has to be research-oriented and ready to think out of the box; think the unthinkable. E.g. describing a working mechanism for yawning or working on extracts to cure ailments. In physiology, we don't believe something is impossible until we enter and get out of the laboratory with convincing results.

Can you share some of the challenges you faced while in school and how you overcomed them? e major challenge I faced was trying to cross from my department to another department after my first year and alas it didn't work out. So, I buckled down during my postgraduate (PG)

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programme and made sure I finished with a good grade.

What was your relationship with the Khalifat when you were in school? I did write to the khalifah often for guidance and prayers and the response I got always made me believe I was on the right path and that Almighty Allah had blessed my endeavors.

What do you think are the keys to academic success? I believe prayer, perseverance, hard work, focus, commitment and prayer again are the keys to academic success.

What is your favorite food? Hot yam and fish garnished stew are my favorite food.

What is your favorite Color? e colour of life, blue.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Surfing the internet, writing articles and playing soccer.

What is your relationship status? I am single What motivates you as a person? I am motivated by solving complex technical challenges. I also want to research on what has never been done before so as to cure ailments and save humanity.

Who are your mentors and why do you choose them? e Holy Prophet (saw) is my mentor; I want to be like him (Al-Amin). I always want to say the truth no matter

the obstacle. Besides, my project supervisor, Head of Department and Professors are my role models; their research skills are superb and qualitative.

Besides being born as an Ahmadi, what is your personal conviction about the Imam of the Age? I believe in the Imam of the age owing to some of the facts in the Holy Qur'an and also the way others handle death and resurrection of Prophet Isa (as). Compared to ours, their interpretations of 'Tawaffa' and 'Rafa' are quite confusing. What advice do you have for undergraduate students? Undergraduate students must be focused and prayerful. Prayer is the key. Don't wait for exam periods before observing Tahajjud; do it regularly. Also, they should move and interact with like minds. Sure, there are no jobs outside but First Class graduates are exceptions. Be the best you can, struggle and strive to be the best you can. For a mind that knows is a mind that is free.

Comment on your activeness with AMSA programme in school During my undergraduate days, I was an active AMSA member, though we had issues of registration then, but

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