Al irfan bulletin july 2014

AL-IRFAN BULLETIN MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF MAJLIS KHUDDAMUL AHMADIYYA NIGERIA (MKAN)

Al-Irfan News Bulletin, Vol. 1 Issue No 2. | JULY 2014 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

MKAN NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DAY

MKAN Handbook Review MKAN CDS Activities Comments from the readers Sadr’s Courtesy Visits Ramadan Programmes Tribute to Late Maulvi Wahab Adam Local News Gallery

As part of the efforts in making sure that Dignity of Labour (wakar-amal) serves as a tool in propagating Islam, Ahmadiyya in particular, the Sadr Sahib (Bro. AbdulRafi AbdulQadir) in year 2011 directed that there should be a National Dignity of Labour Day (or National Wakar- Amal) which should be carried out by the

Muqami, Dil’a, Ilaqat and The Mulk.

The objective of the day is to look into our immediate communities, identify any problem and provide the needed services in making sure that the identified problem(s) are solved.

The 2014 National Wakar-Amal Day took place at Lafe Inn Bus-Stop, along Oba Adesida Road, Akure on the 19th of April, 2014.

The major activities carried out involved clearing of a blocked drainage and packing of debris in order to ensure free flow of water. 107 MKAN members participated in the exercise which included the Sadr Sahib, Muhtamin Wakar-amal (Bro. Muftau Bakare) and members from different Ilaqat. The activities lasted for 6 hours.

KHUDDAM IJTEMA UK 2014

CONTACT US The Editorial Team welcomes your comments, questions, feedback or suggestions for improvements on this news bulletin. We also wish to receive reports on any special activities carried out by any Ilaqa and/or Dil’a and/ or Muqamin that worth publishing.

Please send all your correspondence to alirfanmag@gmail.com

The Three-day event ends with inspirational speech by Fifth Khalifa (Caliph) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered a faith-inspiring address … Read more http://www.pressahmadiyya.com/2014/06/khuddam-ijtema-uk-2014-held.html MARHABA BIKA YA RAMADAN The MKAN Sadr Sahib and members of Editorial Team wish the Amir Sahib, Missionary-inCharge, the entire leadership & members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria and all our teeming readers a fruitful journey in the holy month of Ramadan. May we all increase in iman, taqwa, protections and acceptance of prayers. Ramadan Kareem…

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SADR LAUNCHES MKAN PROGRAMME HANDBOOK

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orried by the demands of the members of the majlis over the dearth of information about the majlis’ programmes and activities, the Sadr, Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Bro Abdul Rafi’ Abdul Quadri, has launched the second edition of the majlis handbook for the promotion and propagation of MKAN works across the country.

The unveiling, which took place at the just concluded National Officers’ Workshop held between June 13 and 15, 2014 at Ahmadiyya Central Mosque, Ojokoro, Lagos, was attended by over 300 members of the majlis across the states.

While presenting the book which contains the majlis’ programmes, Sadr asked all members to make the best use of the book for the training and development of members. He further stated that the book if effectively used will put an end to the request of the Qaidaat for information about the MKAN programs.

The Sadr thanked Allah for His Mercy and assistance during the production of the book.

For full download of the handbook, please visit the MKAN web page on Khuddam website. http://www.mka-ng.org

AHMADI YOUTHS IN LAGOS STATE WON GOVERNMENT’S AWARD

various free and selfless life saving services, one of which is VOLUNTARY SAFE BLOOD DONATIONS. On record, the Lagos Majlis has donated 448 pants of blood since 2012. 85 pants of blood donated in 2012 while 269 and 94 pants of bloods were donated in 2012 and 2014 respectively. The last donation was done at the state meeting of the majlis held in Bayeku, IgbogThe event, held at the Blue Roof, bo, Lagos.

LTV 8 Compound, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, saw various groups and Furthermore, LAGOS STATE personalities who have been sup- BLOOD TRANSFUSION COMMITporting blood donation in the State. TEE is the most consistent organization that has a very robust and According to the organizer of the good partnership with Majlis Khudevent, Majlis khuddam, Lagos has dam Lagos Ilaqa over the past been at the forefront of rendering As part of the 2014 World Blood Donor Day celebration, the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee in conjunction with the Ministry of Health has honored the Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, Lagos with the BEST DONOR, RELIGIOUS YOUTH ORGANIZATION for its support for voluntary blood donation in Lagos State.

years. These services are being carried out by the Majlis with the intention of propagating the peaceful message of Islam without discrimination in anyway, thereby; informing others of the true teachings of Islam-ul Ahmadiyya as always chanted “LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE”.

In the words of the presenter of the award, “AHMADIYYA MUSLIM YOUTH ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY MUSLIM YOUTH ORGANIZATION THAT CONSISTENTLY DONATED BLOOD SINCE 2012 AND WHENEVER THEY DONATE BLOOD, THEY DONATE MASSIVELY.”

Other awardees present at the occasion were, RED CROSS, LASTMA OFFICIAL, NYSC, A RADIO PRESENTER FROM TRAFFIC RADIO, MR. VICTOR. AN NGO BEING RUN BY INDIAN NATIONALS, ETC. The Majlis was ably represented by Bro Oyewole Abdul Lateef, Lagos Ilaqa Nazim Maal (Representing the State Qaid, Bro ShuaibBadmus), Bro Idrees Fashina– Lagos Ilaqa Nazim Atfal, Bro.Tajudeen Shamsideen – Muqami Qaaid, Agidingbi, Bro. Muhammad Abd`kabir Muqami Qaaid, Shomolu (photography and coverage of the event), Bro. Sulaiman Omotesho – Muqami Qaid Okekoto.

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BENIN DIL'A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DAY

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arking the National Dil’a Community Development Services

The Benin Dil’a CDS exercise took place on Sunday, 4th May, 2014 along on Akenzua Road in the heart of Benin City.

The Akenzua road connects Airport Road on one end while it also links Plymouth Road (on which is located the palace of the Oba of Benin); this underscores the importance of the road. The road also leads to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium behind which our mosque is located in Benin City.

The 11 members of the Majlis in attendance actually worked for 3 hours to fill a big pot hole in the middle of the road which seemed to have been neglected over time to ease passage of motorists along the road. Dil'a Qaid Bro. Yakub Mustafa brought to bear his knowledge of civil engineering in ensuring that proper filling was done with the little materials available. Motorists and passers by all

appreciated the efforts. Some motorists even supported us using their vehicles to match the filling and making it strong.

KADUNA ILAQA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DAY

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aduna Ilaqa marked its Community Development Services Day with the participation of 32 members of the majlis.

According to the motamad, the clearing of gutter was done along Matazu Road, Tudun Wada, Kaduna coupled with the filling of pot holes on trunk B road in along Gurbabiya Street, Tudun Wada, Kaduna.

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Besides, the Majlis work on the clearing of the burial ground of Sabon Gari, Zaria in a community service as part of activity marking the National waqar-e-amal programme.

The activity lasted for 9 hours altogether at two different locations.

ILARO DIL'A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DAY As part of activities marking the National Dil’a Community Development Services, the Ilaro Dil’a held a division of labour exercise on 11th May, 2014 along Poly Express road, Ilaro with the clearing of the debris on the main road and channeling of the erosion.

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IBADAN DIL'A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DAY

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he exercise which took place at Ososami and Anfani roads in Ibadan on 4th May 2014 was attended by over 50 members of the majlis across all the 16 muqami.

According to the Dil’a Qaid, the exercise was successful in that it took over 3hrs at both locations to complete the works ranging from clearing of blocked drainage at Anfani layout, filling of the potholes close to the drainage which was cleared and filling of the potholes at Ososami road, opposite Conac Optical office.

The exercise was commended by one of the landlords at Ososami / Anfani area of Ibadan. He eulogized the youth for this selfless services. According to the old man, thousands of naira have been spent in order to get the drainage cleared which have not yielded any positive result. He concluded by praying to God Almighty to reward the Ahmadiyya Jamaat and the youth body for the services rendered to Anfani community.

SADR MKAN ACCOMPANIED AMIR AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMA’AT NIGERIA ON A COURTESY VISIT The Head of service commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for their pioneering efforts in promoting Education in Nigeria stating that she was a beneficiary as she attended the Ahmadiyya Secondary School Eleyele Ibadan for her Secondary Education.

She also praised the efforts of the Jama’at in spreading the peaceful teachings of Islam.

From Right: SADR MKAN, PS. ET, HOS, AMIR AMJN, SADR ANSARULLAH

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he Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria was part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria delegations that were on a courtesy visit to the H.O service Ogun state Mrs Modupe Adekunle on Thursday 19th June, 2014. At her office in the Government house Okemosan Abeokuta Ogun state.

Also in the delegation were the Sadr Ansarullah Alh. M. B. Odukoya, the Circuit President Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Abeokuta, Alh. M.T Onabanjo, the central missionary Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Abeokuta Alhaji Alaka, Qaid Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Ogun Ilaqa Dr Taofik Thani and a host of other members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria.

While welcoming members of the delegates to the Government house, the Head of service, Mrs Modupe Adekunle who was supported by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Establishment and Training, Alh. Abdul- Fatai Gbadamosi, Executive Secretary Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alh Sefiu Rasheed, and Director Service Matter- Mr David Akinlola in welcoming the AMJN delegation, thanked the delegation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at led by the Amir- Dr Mashud Adenrele Fashola for finding time to visit the office of the Head of Service of the Ogun State Government.

The Amir, AMJN-Dr. Mash-hud Adenrele Fashola in his speech commended the Ogun state Government under the leadership of Senator Ibikunle Amosun (FCA) for the developmental projects being implemented, he noted that these developmental projects are landmark projects that has changed the face of all parts of Ogun State for the better.

The Sadr-MKAN, Bro. Abdul-Qadir, Abdul-Rafi on behalf of the AMJN thanked the Head of Service and her team for the hospitality shown to the delegation of the Jama’at during the visit.

After the visit to the Head of Service the Sadr also accompanied the Amir AMJN and his entourage to Bode Olude Mosque for Zuhr Prayers.

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COMMENTS FROM THE READERS ON THE FIRST EDITION OF AL-IRFAN NEWS BULLETIN

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Assalamu alaikoum wa rahmatu Laahi wa barakaatouh. We have kindly received your mail and we are very thankful to Allah who has enabled your Majlis to make this achievement. May Allah bless it more and strengthen it. Ameen.

Insha Allah, we will contribute with some information in times to come.”

- Kone Daouda, Mu'tamad, MKA Burkina Faso.

I love this unique development. More grease to the MKAN elbow.”

- Alh. Abbas Iromini, Gen. Sec., AMJ Nigeria

My dear Sadr MKAN, Assalam Alaekum.

May Allah bless this very good effort from the Sultan-ul-Qalam team. This is the kind of pioneering feat that gave the Jamaat huge respect and leadership among Muslim organizations several years ago. Jazakumullah khaeran.”

- Dr AG Enahoro, Naib Amir, Eastern Region, AMJ Nigeria.

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Dear Editor Al-'Irfan News Bulletin, AAWW. I wish to congratulate you and the Sadr Sahib MKAN on this great milestone and pray that Allah will amplify your efforts and support you with His mighty help. Please remember us in your kind prayers. Wassalam.”

- Idris, R. A., Geneva, Switzerland.

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Assalam Alaikum. Congratulations for this impressive march forward. May Allah grant you greater heights of progress and success. Wassalam. “ - Dr. Nurud-Din Akindele, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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Assalam alaikum warahmatullah. I wish to congratulate all of the members of the Al-Irfan Editorial Board on this auspicious occasion of the release of the first ever Al-Irfan Bulletin. This is a very historical occasion and I sincerely pray that Allah will reward all of us by granting us our hearts desires. May Allah accept all our sacrifice in His course.”

– Sadr Sahib, MKAN.

My dear Sadr MKAN, Assalam Alaekum ww. I am using thus medium to appreciate Allah for His immeasurable mercy over all members of the Community and I really want to express my profound heartfelt congratulation to all members of the MKAN Media Unit for the success you have recorded over the years and this new achievement of Al-Irfan Bulletin. May Allah the Almighty reward you abundantly and grant all your hearts’ desires. From me, I give the entire team a thousand and one thumbs up. Keep spreading the message and keep the flag of the community flying.”

- Adeitan Mustapha.

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Assalam Alaekum ww. Permit me to express my happiness and gratitude to Sadr Sahib over this new development. May Allah make it more successful beyond our imagination. In addition, I want to suggest the Majlis runs a full-scale blog like the Ahmadiyya Times and Muslim Times (for online real-time update) in respect of which I am quite sure you are aware. May Allah assist you all in this challenging but highly rewarding task. Wassalam.

-Taofeek Ajibade

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SADR’S VISIT TO OSUN ILAQA

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he MKAN Sadr Sahib paid a courtesy visit to the members of the Osun Ilaqa during their monthly meeting, from June 8 -9, 2014. The aim of the visit was to avail the Sadr of the development in the Ilaqa and also to discuss some key MKAN updates with members directly. In Sadr’s entourage were Bro. AbdRahman Salaudeen, Bro. Adeleke Misbaudeen, Bro. Sadiq Idowu, Bro. Ajibade Taofik and, Bro. Abd-Fattah Ridwan.

While discussing with the members, Sadr highlighted some of the recent achievements in the MKAN which include: high level performance in Africa and among youth organizations in Nigeria; Huzur’s (atba) approval for MKAN to host the maiden African Sport Festival; MKAN Handbook 2014-2016; observance of a day fasting and special Tahajjud for the economic development of members. He also requested for few questions from the participants.

In their responses to the Sadr’s request, the participants used the opportunity to ask him on the following issues: the public attacks on Ahmadiyya and Islam through various media; implications of suspending Bro. A.Hafiz Olaniyan from participating in Majlis Sporting events henceforth; behaviours of taekwondo corner panelists at the Ijtema; the need to rejuvenate some Muqami such as IlaOrangun and Iree; seriousness in sea school trainings; clarification on Atfal/Nasra monthly dues; N20,000:00 fine imposed on Osun Ilaqa during Ijtema 2014; visitation of Governor Aregbesola to AMJ Osogbo Central Mosque; need for regular updates of MKAN website; abuse of MKAN uniforms. All the issues raised by participants were adequately responded to accordingly.

On Sunday June 9, 2014 Sadr and members of his entourage paid a visit to Ede Dil’a when they attended the Closing Session of the Atfal-Nasrat Monthly programme. Sadr Sahib used the avenue to implore the parents to continue supporting the MKAN on her various programmes targeted at the children.

RAMADAN TAFSIR SCHEDULES MEDIA

TOPIC

LECTURER

STATE

VENUE, DATE & TIME

RADIO

EKU-ONGBE

MU’ALLIM M.ALAKA, MSSN SABUR, MSSN DIKKO, MSSN EDUN

OGUN

OGBC 2 FM, 90.5 - 04:30 - 04:45AM PARAMOUNT FM, 94.5 - 03:30 - 03:45AM

TELEVISION

RAMADAN TAFSIR

LAGOS

LTV - 04:30 - 05:00AM - EVERY DAY

PUBLIC LECTURE RAMADAN TAFSIR

DR. M.A FASHOLA, DR. SAHEED TIMEHIN, DR MOJEED LAGOS BELLO, MSSN NOFIU, BARR ROBIU & MSSN OLOWONMI

AMJN HEADQUATERS, OJOKORO, LAGOS, SUNDAY 29TH JUNE TO SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2014, 10:00AM - 03:00PM

ISLAMIC SOLUTION TO INSECURITY

HAFIZ A. G SHOBAMBI & MUALIM ABD-SALAM ADEJIMI

OGUN

ANSAR-UD –DEEN PRACTISING SCHOOL. OTA, JULY 6,2014

JUSTICE, SECURITY & GOOD GOVERNANCE

BARR. ASMOWIYY RAJI

OYO

ANSAR-U-DEEN SOCIETY HIGH SCH, SANGO, SAKI JULY 12, 2014

KILLING IN THE NAME OF ALLAH (GOD):THE POSITON OF ISLAM

DR. SAHEED TIMEEHIN

OGUN

IJEBU IMOSAN, JULY 12, 2014

CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA: THE ROLES OF THE MUSLIMS

MU’ALLIM MUDATHIR ALAKA

OGUN

IJEBU IMOSAN, JULY 12, 2014

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RAMADAN - HIGHWAY CODE

FRIDAY SERMON: MAULVI ABD- WAHAB ADAM - AN EXEMPLARY AHMADI received it many times. Later, in 1907 this revelation was accompanied with: ‘...

They will be coming to you by every distant track. (Tadhkirah, p. 975, 2009 edition).

This revelation has been fulfilled with great glory, during the lifetime of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) as well as with reference to Khilafat established after him and through him. Not only are these individuals inclined to the Jama’at, rather they dedicate their lives Late Maulvi Dr. A. Wahab Adam to the cause of the mission with great zeal and sincerity and thus become excellent helpers of the Promised Messiah oday the Friday sermon deliv- and are also helpers of his Khulafa. ered by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih was a tribute to the late Maulvi Abdul Some of these people came from far off Wahab Adam Sahib. countries to learn faith and took it back to Huzoor said the Promised Messiah their countrymen. They came at a time in (on whom be peace) received the the 1960s and 1970s when correspondrevelation: ‘People whom We shall ence with their home countries could take direct by revelation from heaven will up to six months. Read More - http:// help you.’ (Tadhkirah, p. 850, 2009 www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2014-06edition) even before his claim and 27.html

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AMSA HOLDS HADHRAT MIRZA MASROOR AHMAD ANNUAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

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he Oyo State Chapter of Ahmadi Muslim Students’ Association (AMSA) – male wing - held this year’s edition of an annual mathematics competition tagged: “Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad Annual Mathematics Competition,” at Monatan Jama’at, Ibadan, Oyo State on June 7, 2014. The competition made up of both male and female students in Secondary Schools. This year’s event marks the second (2nd) edition of the programme.

According to the organizers, the main aims of organizing this competition are: to specifically develop and encourage the students of Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools in calculation areas where they seem to be lagging behind; to provide an opportunity to share experiences on what the students are likely to meet in their upcoming examinations and lastly; to keep them focused and encouraged in their academics.

The Competition was inform of written test in which its questions were crafted by highly

qualified, learned and consciously selected individuals. A total of 271 students were in attendance; 174 Junior Secondary School students and 97 Senior Secondary School students. Participants were drawn from all the nine Dil’a under Oyo Ilaqa. This year’s edition enjoyed the support of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo Ilaqa, under the leadership of Bro. Daud Dikko as the State Qaid. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category (JSS & SSS) during the forthcoming State Symposium.

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OYO DIL’A MAJLIS ATFAL OUT OF ERELU DAM, OYO

AMIR AMJN, SADR ANSARULLAH, SADR MKAN & SOME MEMBERS OF MKAN @ MKAN WORKSHOP 2014 CLOSING SESSION

CLEARING AND PACKING OF DEBRIS OF A DRAINAGE AT LAFEE INN BUS-STOP ALONG OBA ADESIDA ROAD, AKURE, ONDO STATE.

OYO DIL’A MAJLIS ATFAL AT ERELU WATER

EDO DELTA ILAQA CDS DAY

ATFAL CAMPING IN KADUNA ILAQA

AMIR AMJN, SADR ANSARULLAH, SADR MKAN & SOME MEMBERS OF MKAN MULK @ MKAN WORKSHOP 2014 CLOSING SESSION

ATFAL/ NASIRA MARCH PAST OSUN ILAQA

ATFAL GRADUATION CEREMONY OSUN ILAQA