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Sadr Visits UG AMMSAG

Story by Abdul-Hadi Keelson, Naib Mu’tamad Mulk

Hanif Bipuah, Sadr Mulk, visited the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Students’ Association of Ghana (AMMSAG) Branch of the University of Ghana on Sunday, 2nd April 2023. He, and his entourage, joined members to have Iftar and observe Maghrib, Isha, and Taraweeh prayers at the Athletic Oval.

Mr Adams Dawood Oduro, the students’ Imam, led the Maghrib prayers and Maulvi Hafiz Ayatur-Rahman Abdullah led the Isha and Taraweeh prayers.

In an address, the Sadr said the Khalifa had directed that the male and female students should have their activities separately to be in conformity with the Nizam-e-Jama’at, adding that Ghana was one of the new countries to have this structure as most countries already operated this system.

However, Mr Bipuah said due to financial constraints and other challenges, some activities could be held together. Even though activities were to be held separately, the observance of salat ought to be done together, he added.

The Sadr advised them to learn the Holy Quran and understand the prayers in their salat while in school as they could face challenges in learning the Holy Quran after completing the University.

Mr Bipuah advised the students to remain chaste and encouraged them to observe purdah in all its essence as it was the surest way to protect them from any form of temptations.

According to the Sadr, most members of his entourage had their partners from AMMSAG since the primary motive of forming the Association is to enable members to marry from within the Jama’at.

He was quick to add that AMMSAG should not be the vehicle to promiscuity but encouraged the gathering to be prayerful when selecting their lifetime partners.

He urged them to participate in the activities of the Majlis while in school because they were going to one day serve the Majlis Aamila at various levels, adding that almost all of the members of his entourage were actively involved in AMMSAG during their time in school.

Munir Kwesi Saeed, Additional Muhtamim Sanat-o-Tijarat encouraged the students to build networks on campus before leaving the confines of the University. He said this would go a long way to help them in life after school and promised to engage them in the future on the matter.

Abdul-Rashid Adams, the AMMSAG President, expressed his gratitude to the Sadr and his entourage for the visit.

The Sadr was accompanied by Ibrahim Arkoh, Naib Sadr, Administration; Mustapha Kofi Amissah, Naib Sadr, South East Sector; Irfan Easah Hammond, Mu’tamad Mulk and 15 National, Regional, and Zonal office bearers.

Salat Is Obligatory. Keep On Telling Them – Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) To Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Ghana

A total of 41 National Aamila members, including 10 Regional Qaideen, were present.

Hazrat Amirul Momineen(atba) conveyed his salaam to open the meeting. He led members in a silent prayer.  Thereafter Huzoor(atba) asked each office bearer,  starting from the Sadr, Hanif Bipuah Sahib, to introduce themselves.

In the course of the self-introduction, Huzoor(atba) had some guidance for them.

Regarding the office of umumi, Hazrat Amirul Momineen(atba) said, “Also, during Friday prayers, you should cover your mosque. Ask your respective nazimeen umumi to cover their mosques in their respective areas. During Jumuah prayers, khuddam should be on security duty there at the mosques.”

The Mutamad, Irfan Essah Hammond Sahib, was advised by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) to visit the national office at least once a week.  He should train his naib who visits the national office regularly by giving him the needed directions.

Speaking with AlHassan Attaquayson Sahib, who is the Muawin Sadr in charge of Jaidad, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) asked if MKA Ghana had any property, to which he replied in the affirmative and said that they had one at Osu, the headquarters. Hearing this, Hazrat Amirul Momineen(atba) said, “[In] Osu headquarters, you have only been given one room there.  That is the property of Jamaat …. That is not Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya’s personal property.  Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya should also have some personal property; build your own separate office, purchase some land; … don’t only rely on the Jamaat’s headquarters. You should have your own headquarters.”

Relating to the office of Rishta Nata, Huzoor(atba) said, “You should try to make many matches. I have been receiving many letters from Lajna Imaillah members and Khuddam, as well, saying they want to get married but are not finding good matches. So, you should help them.”

Addressing Abdul Rahman Abdullah Sahib, the Muhtamim Talim, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) said: There are quite grown-up and educated Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya members; you should prescribe some books of the Promised Messiah, on whom be peace, for them to read, or books of the Khulafa to read so that they can have good knowledge about their religion.

Huzoor(atba), speaking to Sadique Koomson Sahib, Naib Muhtamim Talim, said, “You should help your Muhtamim Talim so that more effort can be made to get more people involved in reading [the prescribed] books.”

Huzoor(atba) advised the Muhtamim Atfal, Saeed bin Usman Sahib, to intensify efforts in updating the tajneed of the Atfal. In addition, His Holiness said, “You should also prescribe some religious books for Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya according to their age group so that they can better their religious knowledge.”

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) added, “In this world, everybody is indulged, too much, in worldly affairs and worldly things, and there are so many programmes that are being shown on television.  There are some other materials available nowadays on [the] internet and everywhere that can destroy the lives of youngsters. So, just to keep them streamlined.  We shall make more effort for their training for their tarbiyat.”

In the area of chanda Tahrik-e-Jadid and Waqf-e-Jadid, Huzoor(atba) addressed the amila and said, “Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya should [contribute] at least 33% of the total amount realized by the Jamaat towards Tahrik-e-Jadid. … this is how you can help the Jamaat by collecting chanda Tahrik-e-Jadid and Waqf-e-Jadid as well.”

Addressing Abdul Wahab Suleman Sahib, Secretary Tajneed, Huzoor(atba) said, “You have to make more effort to update your tajnid. According to my own feeling, if I am correct, your tajneed is only up to 10% of the total number of Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, because the bai‘ats and the reports that I get from the Jamaat show that at least the number of khuddam should not be less than 200,000. You should coordinate with the Jamaat and ask them where those people are. If they are hidden, if the number is hidden somewhere, then unearth them. … You will have to go to the remote areas to towns and villages. …”

To Abdul Malik Hammond Sahib, who is the Muhtamim Umur-e-tulaba, Huzoor(atba) asked how many students were currently studying at university. Abdul Malik Hammond Sahib reported that 253 students were studying at university. Advising him about his department, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) said “You will have to work hard to update your records.”

Regarding the office of Khidmat-e-khalq, Huzoor(atba) encouraged the officers in charge to increase the number of visits to the poor by involving amila members at all levels.

Huzoor(atba), addressing the Muhtamim Ishaat, Fadl Rahman Essel Sahib, asked, “Do you have any Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya organ that is being printed every month or on a quarterly basis?” He replied that they were currently collecting content and articles. Hearing this, Huzoor(atba) said, “Try to make it regular.”

In the area of tabligh, the officer in charge was advised to set some ambitious goals with regards to the number of bai’ats. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(atba) said, “The target of 100 bai‘ats should be given to the national amila [alone]. And if you give the target to the mulk [i.e. national] amila and then to the amilas of majalis, it should go at least up to 1,000. … Try to make some ambitious goals, then you can succeed.”

Huzoor(atba) asked Naseem Ahmad Nyame Sahib, mohtamim tarbiyat of the Northern Sector, how many khuddam offer their five daily prayers in congregation. Upon hearing his response, Hazrat Amirul Momineen(atba) said, “It’s too small. Salat is obligatory.” Huzoor(atba) asked if the rest were at least praying regularly or if they were missing the prayers. Naseem Nyame Sahib said that some were praying regularly but not reporting on the assessment platform.

Huzoor(atba) said, “Keep on telling them, from time to time, that salat is an obligatory thing and they should offer it regularly and better and in congregation. …” Hazrat Amirul Momineen(atba) emphasized the importance of reading and understanding the Holy Quran.

The Qaideen Ilaqa were advisd to follow the same guidance given to the Muhtamimeen. Huzoor(atba) said “As qaideen Ilaqa, they should work on all of these issues. This is how they can be helpful to the central majlis-e-amila and Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya,”

It was quiet amazing how Huzoor’s(atba) memories about Ghana were still fresh as he mentioned towns and personalities, he visited and encountered some 46 years ago.

In the end, addressing Sadr Sahib, Hazrat Amirul Momineen(atba) said, “Whatever I wanted to say, I have already told you during my introduction with your mohtamimeen and now I have given you a brief sketch of your work so you [should] work on it. If you work on it, I think, insha-Allah, your majlis will flourish, insha-Allah! Allah, the Almighty, help you, Allah the Almighty bless you.”

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‘Have ambitious goals’: Ghana khuddam amila meet Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V
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Atfal Sports Festival held in the Central Region

Story by Ishmael Mensah, Nazim Isha’at, Central Region

Atfal from 11 Zones in the Central Region organized a sports festival concurently in their respective zones on 31st December 2022 and 1st January, 2023.

The Zones were Abura, Agona, Asikuma Bedum, Cape Coast, Ekumfi, Eshiem, Essiam, Gomoa East, Gomoa West, Mankessim and Twifo.

In his opening remarks at the start of the event, Maulvi Abu Basheer Donkor, the Gomoa East Zonal Missionary, expressed his joy for having witnessed such an activity that aims at engaging the Atfal and improving the health of the children. He advised the sportsmen to compete warmly and not to hurt themselves.

The Atfal engaged in football, volley ball, sack race and lime-spoon race. Other games played during the sports festival were ludu, draughts, table tennis, and cards.

The Regional Qaid, Mr Jamil Raham Nyame, was very grateful to the Zones and promised that the next sports festival would include many more sporting activities, and much appeasing rewards for those that emerge as best among the competitors.

In all, 258 Atfal from the region participated.

Sports has its unique way of boosting health, organizing a group and uniting individuals. The region, through the Nazim Sihat-e-Jismane (Health and Fitness Secretary) and Nazim Atfal proposed ways to ensure Zonal Qaideen to fulfill this year’s sporting activities.

The Atfal Sports Festival was aimed at keeping the Atfal engaged in Ahmadiyya while they are on holidays. It was also to serve as a platform to groom and scout potential sports players for regional and national competitions.

Jama’at ijtema’at held in Adenta-Madina Circuit

Story by Bashirudeen Adam, Greater Accra Regional Isha’at

Members during the tahajjud session

Members of the Adenta-Madina Circuit in the Accra Zone of Greater Accra Region have organized their Jama’at ijtema’at. The Adenta jama’at held their session on Friday, 23rd December, 2022 at Adenta Mosque while Madina and Bustan Jama’ats organized a joint ijtema’a at Bustan-e-Ahmad on 24th December, 2022 after tahajjud prayers.

The ijtema’at were held under the theme “The Blessings and Benefits of Participating in Jama’at Activities”. Muallim Sadique Arthur and Maulvi Bashirudeen Mahmood Ahmad were speakers at Adenta and Bustan-e-Ahmad respectively.

The ijema’at were graced by the presence of the Regional Qaid, Greater Accra, Zonal Qaid and Missionaries in the Adenta-Madina Circuit. Alhamdulillah.

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Atfal in Kumasi plant pawpaw in honour of Khalifatul Masih

Story by Marfo Hussain Yusif, Kumasi South Zone 

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The Atfal from the Kumasi South Zone of the Ashanti Region have planted a pawpaw tree in the compound of the Asafo Central Mosque in Kumasi in honour of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his Helper), Khalifatul Masih V, as a sign of their love for him.

The symbolic exercise took place on the first quarter of the Majlis year after the Atfal had finished with their weekly Islamic classes in the mosque.

The gesture, according to the Atfal, was to show their extreme love for the Khalifa. Having watered the plant, a prayer was said together to bless the project.

In all, 13 Atfal participated in the exercise.

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Afram Plains Circuit hosts Nkawkaw Zonal Activities

Story by Hussain Atta Ansong Harun, Qaid D’ila, Nkawkaw Zone

Nine Khuddam and a tifl from the Abirim and Nkawkaw Circuits embarked on a journey from Nkawkaw through the Kwahu mountains and across the Afram river on a pontoon, and then by road to Tease, the headquarters of the Afram Plains Circuit.

A Zonal Aamila meeting was held during which the Zonal Qaid, Mr Hussain Atta Ansong Harun urged members to serve the faith in whatever capacity they can until the time when they can no longer do so. He supported his exhortation with chapter 23, verses 100 – 101 of the Holy Qu’ran. The meeting was graced by the Eastern Regional Qaid, Mr Fareed Kolevi.

After the Aamila meeting, the Khuddam visited active and inactive members in the circuit. In all, 20 Jama’at members were reached.

To foster inter-religious cooperation among the youth from other faiths, a football match was played with the youth of Church of Christ in Tease.

Nkawkaw Majlis team who played against the Church of Christ team.

In the evening, a public preaching session, which was chaired by Mr. Dawood Osei, was held in Tease. The speakers were Mr Shuaib Mustapha Bamuah, Afram Plains Circuit Qaid and Mr Sadique Osei, Nkawkaw Zonal Tabligh Secretary. They spoke on the topic ‘Islam – a universal religion’.

The second day’s activities began with congregational tahajjud prayers which was led by the Afram Plains Circuit Missionary, Muallim Jibraeel Osei. The Mutamad for the Nkawkaw Zone, Mr Ahmad Frimpong, gave a dars after the tahajjud prayers after which another public preaching through a local information centre was organized. The panelists for the programme were Muallim Jibraeel Osei, Mr Fareed Kolevi, Mr Hussain Atta Ansong Harun and Mr Dawood Osei. They were hosted by Mr Sadique Osei on the topic ‘Drugs and Alcoholism’.

The Zonal Qaid, Hussain Ansong (left), interacting with a jama’at member

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Subsequently, a visit was made to Dedesu where a plot of land acquired by the Afram Plains Circuit was inspected. Discussions were made on how best to put the land to use.

The Nkawkaw Zone comprises the Abirim, Afram Plains and Nkawkaw Circuits in the Eastern Region. 17 Khuddam and eight Atfal participated in the series of activities which were held in the first quarter of the Majlis year.