OCTOBER 2017 | VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10

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Be Just In Your Administration,

Amir Akeredolu (Ahmad Akindele)

Lagos Ilaqa Joins Others

57th Independence

Economic Summit : Edo/delta Ilaqa

Tasks Youths On

Developments

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arking the 57th Nigeria’s Independence Mi n L agos , Ma j l i s Khuddam-u l -Ahmadiyya, Lagos State has joined other

organizations (public, private, religious and socio-cultural) to gather at the Police College, GRA, Ikeja for Independence Parade to commemorate with his Excellency, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.�e Governor was ably represented by the SSG, Mr

Tunji Bello with top government functionaries including the Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu.24 gallant Majlis members participated along with other bodies for Match Past, being a registered youth and an affiliate of National Youth Council of Nigeria.In addition, the Governor’s representative, gave a short and interesting speech before the commemoration ended with a National Anthem.

Lagos Ilaqa joins others to mark 57th Independence (Reported by Raqeeb Akinyemi)

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oised to motivate Majlis members and PMuqameen on their constitutional roles and encourage healthy competitions among them,

Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata Dil’a has rewarded Bro. Akeem Balogun, Dil’a Welfare Secretary and Aba-Alamu Muqami as the best Khadim and best Muqami for the month respectively.Bro. Balogun from Apata Muqami was chosen as the best Khadim owing to his active participation in all Majlis and Jama’at activities, coupled with his huge roles at Atfal/Nasrat camping and welfare office, while Aba-

Alamu bagged the best Muqami with regard to its rapid interventions to Dil’a and State directives morally, �nancially and spiritually, especially its quick response to Mulk response on ‘Ask Me About Islam’.�e Dil’a merit award, held at Baitul Raheem Mosque, Apata on 1st October, 2017 during the General meeting, is a monthly award given to the most hardworking and outstanding Khadim and Muqami for their contributions in the Majlis.�e awards were given to the bene�ciaries by Muhtamin Isha’at, Bro Abdul Mujeeb Oniyide.

s part of the activities to commemorate this Ayear’s 57th Independence Day celebration in Oyo State at Lekan Salami Sports Complex,

Ibadan, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State participated, along with other public, private and religious groups, in the parade event.Governor Ishaq Ajimobi, in his speech, urged Nigerians to shun all forms of violence and exhibit peaceful co-existence with one another, noting relative peace in the country is very sacred and deepens the con�nes of peace.�e celebration came to a close with the distribution of prizes for the events which had started during the week with the highlight being tug of war held for the �rst time in Oyo State’s independence celebration.

Apata Dil’a rewards Muqami, Khadim (Reported byTaofeek Oladotun Salaudeen)

Oyo Ilaqa attends Independence Day Commemoration (Reported by Rasheed Animashaun)

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n accordance with the teachings of the Holy IProphet Muhammad (saw) on showing love for others especially the orphans and needy,

members of Ahmadi Muslim Students' Association, Osun State Chapter paid a humanitarian visit to the Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) Motherless Babies' Home on 21st October, 2017 in Osogbo, Osun State with gifts. �e Amira, FOMWAN, while welcoming the AMSA members, explained how the services at the orphanage is conducted.

In line with the activities to celebrate this year MKAN Welfare Week, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oru muqami has paid a visitation to two aged members of the

Jama'at, Pa Saka and Pa Fakemi with gifts.Besides, Mrs Idowu, a widow was also visited and presented with gift items. To conclude the welfare week, a programme tagged "Family Day Talk" was organized to advise members on ways to achieve ideal marital life. �e family of Mr Ojo Shuaro was invited as guests to share practical experiences while also addressing questions asked by those in attendance on marital issues.In another development, Oru Muqami also organised a 3-day workshop for Atfal and Nasirat within the Jama'at.�e workshop featured activities such as Qur'an memorisation, Hadith and Qaseedah memorisation, and sporting activities which were all geared towards impacting knowledge in the children.

She acknowledged the fact that Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at as a whole has been wonderful to the Association over the years. She thereafter prayed for the continuous success of the members.

Oru Muqami concludes Welfare, organises Atfal/Nasrat Workshop (Reported by Adewale Idris)

AMSA Osun visits FOMWAN Motherless Home (Reported by Haneef Oladejo)

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eplicating the success of the MKAN REconomic Summit held earlier in the year, Maj l i s Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya ,

Edo/Delta Ilaqa has held its annual leadership workshop and economic summit between 6th and 8th October, 2017 at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Mosque in Warri, Delta state, tasking youths from all walks of lives on social, economic and personal developments.�e programme was aimed at fostering an equitable balance in worldly pursuit and spiritual quest along with aspirations to mould economic giants, loving husbands, caring fathers and committed members of the Jama’at.�e series of activities lined up for the event such as lectures, interactive session all tackled issues ranging from resumé writing and job interview related questions, startup entrepreneur challenges and ways of enriching familial ties and improved service to Allah. �e economic summit had three sessions: an economic discussion session, a moral discussion session, and a simulation session using case studies. �e �rst two sessions had accomplished discussants who shared experiences and guided participants on the discussion subject. �e third session was aimed towards making participants explore business ideas, noting the possible opportunities, weaknesses, threats and strengths of ideas.Among the dignitaries of the Jama'at at the event were: Sadr MKAN, Engr Saheed Aina; Naib Amir, Eastern Region; Benin Circuit President; Benin and Warri Jama'at Presidents; Eastern Region Central

Missionary and Auchi Circuit Missionary, among others.42 members of various Muqameen across the state attended the workshop and summit.

Economic Summit : Edo/Delta Ilaqa tasks youths on developments (Reported by Oshone Mustapha)

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n order to exhibit the Jama’at's slogan “Love for All, IHatred for None" to people irrespective of class, race and status, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Niger State has

donated some household items to Niger State Orphanage and Old Peoples Home, Minna, Niger State on 22nd October, 2017 during the Majlis National welfare visitation. �e visitation was led by the State Qaid, Bro. Mustapha Lukman and attended by 13 Khuddam. According to the State Qaid, the visitation was meant to propagate the true virtue of Islam, love and care for others as we were instructed by the Holy Prophet (saw). �e gift items such as diapers, bathing and detergent soap were donated to the orphanage home.

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Edo/Delta MIlaqa has held its Waqar-e-Amal at Ekabor Street, Warri, Delta State on 8th October,

2017.�e task, which lasted about one hour, involved the clearing of grasses along the street. A total of 15 Majlis members participated in the exercise.

Ekiti Ilaqa visits sick, aged

s part of the activities of the welfare Aw e e k , M a j l i s K h u d d a m - u l -Ahmadiyya, Ekiti State has visited the

sick, widow and aged members of the Jama'at on 13th October, 2017.�e visitations were accompanied with donation of welfare items to express care and concern for the members.�e members visited include: Pa Tiamiyu Idowu, Alhaji Olorunkemi, Pa Sanni, Bro Jimoh Mashud, Bro Anjorin Quadri, Mrs Bada Rahmatullah, Mrs Adarabioyo and Mrs Muhammad.A total number of nine (9) Majlis members participated in the exercise.

Niger State donates to Orphanage(Reported By Lawal Ahamed)

Edo/Delta Ilaqa holds Waqar-e-Amal (Reported by Oshone Mustapha)

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o mark the Majlis National Welfare Week, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ikorodu Dil'a has visited Tsome elders, widows and the sick between 15th and 24th October, 2017.

�e Dil'a took the visitation to most Muqameen such as Ikorodu, Ibeshe, Igbogbo, Bayeku and Agunfoye.Among the people visited was Pa Kamoju family and Bro Sulaiman Kamoju who have eye challenges which requires #900,000 as operation cost. Meanwhile, the Dil’a donated 2 paints of blood towards the eyes operation and continues visit to the family. Both the father and the son have health challenges.At Ibeshe Muqami, Pa Fasasi Adewole, Pa Ajuwon, the Circuit President, Alhaji Owolabi and Pa A.K. Aliu were visited. Here, Majlis were advised not to relent in their efforts, not to disregard Khuddam uniforms and not to allow what they want to be in this life to jeopardise their hereafter. At Igbogbo, Alhaji and Alhaja A�nju, who lost their parents within a short interval, were visited. At Bayeku and Agunfoye Igbogbo, Mrs Garuba, Mrs Abiodun and Mrs Bakare, who are widows, including their families were visited. Also, Alhaji Bello, Bro Muftau Rasheed, the Dil’a Mal and Bro Saheed Adebayo, Dil’a Motamad and their families were visited. Alhaji Bello urged members to be honest in any position they're saddled with, time-conscious, stand on true Islamic way and sincere in doing Jama'at activities.A total number of 33 members participated in the exercise, spending not less than 16 hours.

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Niger State has held its “Stop the Crime Campaign” at Diamond MGlobal Academy, Opposite NECO Headquarters, Minna on 27th October, 2017.

�e programme, with over 120 students and 15 staff members in attendance, is organized to educate the students on the effects of crime on their moral, physical, mental and spiritual ability. �e presentation which lasted for one hour was done with the use of �iers and printed copies of the presentation slides, facilitated by Bro Mustapha Hamzat, the State Motamad.�e school principal, represented by Mr Ndobi, appreciated the efforts of the Majlis in all rami�cations, urging students to abide by the advice given by the facilitator just as the School Director, Mallam Muhammed Idris Gbangba, urged the Majlis Khuddam not to relent in its efforts in creating a more peaceful environment.�e School Management entertained the seven Majlis members, after which group photographs were taken with the students and some staff.

Welfare Week: Ikorodu Dil'a visits elders, sick, widows, donates items (Reported by Awe Adeleke)

Niger State holds 'Stop the Crime Campaign' (Reported by Lawal Ahamed)

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o congratulate the newly elected Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State Chapter, Dr TQasim Olalere Akinreti, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Lagos Ilaqa has paid a courtesy visit to him at the NUJ Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos on �ursday, 19th October, 2017.

�is visit affords the NUJ Chairman the opportunity to advise members of the Majlis on being best on all chosen endeavour, adding that they should work together always and coordinate their efforts rather than working in isolation.�e seasoned journalist also advised all members of Majlis to use all their personal connections for the advantage of the Jama'at.�e delegation was also blessed with the presence of Muavin Sadr I, Alh Isiaq Olamilekan Popoola who was also on a visit to the NUJ Chairman.�e meeting lasted for an hour and was attended by 9 members of the Majlis.

he Qaid, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Abalamu Muqami, Bro Zakariyyah led 14 other Majlis Tmembers to construct a perennial bridge at Toye Ajagun Area along Niyas Mosque, Apata, Ibadan on 15th Octobe, 2017.

�e exercise, which had in attendance 4 Majlis Ansarullah, 4 Majlis Atfal and 4 non-members, was undertaken to ease the difficulty the community people face in accessing the dilapidated road.�e elders in the community expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Majlis Khuddam and prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to accept their supplications.

Lagos Ilaqa visits new State NUJ Chairman (Reported by y Shuaib Badmus)

Waqar-e-Amal: Aba-Alamu Muqami constructs perennial bridge (Reported by Taofeek Oladotun Salaudeen)

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etermined to expose the children to tourist sites in the country, Majlis DKhuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Coca-Cola has taken Majlis Atfal to Olumo Rock, Abeokuta, Ogun State for their Picnic on 15th October, 2017.

�e guide, who took the Atfal and handlers round the site, narrated the historical background of Olumo Rock. �ey also visited the museum gallery which occupy an ancient gallery pictures.�e Majlis appreciated the supports of State Qaid, Bro Hakeem Awe, Lajna President, Coca-Cola Circuit, Mrs Kilani and former Qaid, Coca-Cola Dil'a, Bro Luqman Lanlehin.A total of 35 Majlis Atfal, 6 Nasrat, 24 Khuddam, 1 Ansarullah and 2 Lajna members

hmadi Muslim Students' Association, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo has held its 4-day AAnnual Propagation Week/Symposium between 4th and 7th October, 2017 amid humanitarian programmes.

�e Association visited Oluwo of Iwo Land, Oba Abdul Rasheed Ilufemiloye, with 32 members as it presented Ahmadiyya literature and other gifts to him. �e event also featured educational and sports competitions among the students. Besides, Rishtanata programme was held on "Effects of Western Education on Marriage", anchored by Bro Lateef Ahmad and Mrs Oladeji. A Public Lecture was held on the topic "�e Glorious Qur'an: the Panacea to World Tribulations, delivered by Ustadh Abdul Waheed Ahmad ( Egbayi) at Akinmoorin Central Mosque in the presence of 33 male and 42 female.�e symposium had the presence of Alhaji Tasleem Oniyide, Apata Circuit President, who chaired the occasion. Two lectures were delivered: "Lack of Fear in Allah: An Illusion of Peace in Tertiary Institutions and Nation at large" by Missionary Yasir and "Rationale for the Youth Competency and Development as an Agent of Nation Builder" by Barrister I.T. Tewogbade. Moreover, awards were given to dignitaries who graced the occasion. Among whom were Barrister I.T. Tewogbade and Oba Abdul Rasheed Ilufemiloye. AMSA members also received awards for their commitment: Bro Abdul Fattah Akinwade - Best Amsa Member of the Year; Sis Ro�at Mujtaba - Best Executive of the Year and Sis Ro�at Qasim - Conformist Laurel.A total of 47 male and 68 female attended the event.

AMSA SPED holds 4-day APW/Symposium (Reported by Yusuf Oyebamiji)

Picnic: Coca-Cola takes Atfal to Olumo Rock (Reported by Rasheed Animashaun)

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o promote the spirit of sportsmanship among the Tstudents, Ahmadi Muslim Students' Association, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo has

held its 2nd Annual Marathon Race Competition on Saturday, 14th October, 2017. Meanwhile, the event featured marathon, walkerthon and public health talk.According to the Organizer, the events were also objectively organized to extent the propagation of AMSA in the locality of Oyo and its environs and the event was opened to all male and female members of AMSA and Students of FCE (sp) Oyo.

�e marathon event, which had 47 athletes, was won by Saheed Bakr, Isaac Emanuel and Salaudeen Abdul Fattah respectively. �ey were given Brand New Standing Fan, Electric Cooker and Pressing Iron. �e walkerthon event featured 37 female students. At the end, Amatul Kabir Adesina claimed 1st, Lateefat Ajani and Roqeebat Adetoro emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively. �e route taken by the athletes includes Amoorin Palace through Durbar, Ilorin Expressway to Okooba Daudu International Motel and ended at Akinmoorin Complex, Amoorin Palace.Meanwhile, the Public Health Talk was held at the Palace of Amoorin of Akinmoorin, Oyo as Dr Mathew Awoleye, Area Commander, NDLEA, Oyo State delivered a scintillating lecture.�e event was attended AMSA members, indigenes of Akinmoorin members of AMJ Oyo Circuits, the Chiefs of Amoorin, Iyaa�n Amoorin and other dignitaries and it was chaired by Bro Kabir Lawal representing Oyo Circuit President.

Majlis Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya, Niger State has visited some members within Minna Jama'at on 15th October 2017 in order to ful�l the call for National welfare as directed by the Mulk.

Some members visited during the visitation were: Circuit President, Minna Jama'at President, Alhaja Jimoh (widow), Mama Ibeji (widow), Mrs Bello, District Lajna President and some passive Khuddam and other Jama'at members.

AMSA SPED holds Annual Marathon Race (Reported by Yusuf Oyebamiji)

Welfare: Niger State visits elders, widow, passive members (Reported by Lawal Hameed)

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ajlis Khuddam-ul- Ahmadiyya, MOjodu Dil’a has visited Adetoro Omooba Care Home (ADOCAH)

as part of the welfare activities of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Nigeria.ADOCAH is a non -governmental, non- pro�t making and private organization (NGO) which puts the welfare of the poor, the rejected, the motherless, physically and mentally challenged and the less-fortunate ones in our society as its paramount interest. It is meant and solely established to cater, relief, rehabilitate, reform and to solicit assistance

from public spirited individuals, institutions, private organizations and government for the less privileged ones without prejudice as regard to colour, tribe and religion.Over 20 children were introduced to the Majlis, with one physical defect or the other. �ere are some children who might have accidentally fallen down and hitting their heads on the ground. �e need for parents to yielding to doctors’ instructions on caesarean section surgery and other medical advices which could prevent child-birth defects.�ere are some children who have been rehabilitated from one defect or the other but may still be suffering from another. �is calls for an unwavering support from both government and non-governmental establishments to help people who are challenged in one way or the other.�e Dil’a presented them 2 packs of noodles and different sizes of diapers in supporting their course of helping the society.Bro. Abdur Roqib Akinyemi, Dil’a Qaid; Missionary AbdulKabeer Folorunso, Muhtamim Nao-Mubain; Bro Ahmad Babalola, Qaid Ojodu Muqami and Bro Saheed Adeleke, Qaid Akute Muqami attended the event.

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Jamia Muqami has paid a welfare visitation to Baba Ogunbote at MJamia on 27th October, 2017 to show love and ascertain his state of health.

Baba was happy with the visit and shared some of his life experience as a youth. According to him, to live ful�lled and prosperous lives on earth, you must be truthful and honest. He also said he assisted the Jama'at to get back the land which was being claimed by the defendant of the person who donated the land.In conclusion, he said every member should be honest in their dealings with other people.

Welfare: Ojodu Dil'a visits ADOCA Home (Reported by Raqeeb Akinyemi)

Welfare: Jamia Muqami visits aged (Reported by Abdur Rahmon)

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howing love and compassion to the people in Sthe society irrespective of class, race and status, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Omi-Adio

has visited Oluwakemi Orphanage Home, Omi-Adio, Ibadan on 27th October, 2017.�e Manager of the Orphanage Home, Mrs. Victoria Oluwakemi, expressed her delight that Ahmadiyya

youths still make it a priority to donate magnanimously to the less privileged even in the face of the current economic challenges bedeviling our country Nigeria.She lamented that if not for God’s intervention, running the Home has been a challenge recently as a result of the current economic predicament. Mrs. Victoria was greatly perturbed some hoodlums would rather come demanding money from her rather than contributing to running the affairs of the centre.Prayers and word of encouragement was offered to the management of the centre. Food items and toiletries was equally donated. �e Dil’a also visited the widow of our late prominent father, Alh. Uthman Ola Badmus. Prayers were offered and cash gift was presented to the widow. �e seven-man Majlis team and three Atfal was led by Naib Dil’a Qaid, Bro Ismail Olalekan.

n an attempt to motivate Majlis members and Muqameen on their constitutional roles and encourage Ihealthy competitions among them, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata Dil’a has rewarded Bro. Taofeek Salaudeen, Dil’a Isha'at Secretary and Aba-Alamu Muqami as the best Khadim and Muqami for the month

of October respectively.Bro. Taofeek from Aba-Alamu Muqami was chosen as the best Khadim for his fervent and active participation in all Majlis and Jama’at activities, coupled with his huge role in covering all Mkan Apata Dil'a activities, giving detailed reports of the events and prompt submission to the MKAN National Isha'at platform, while Aba-Alamu bagged the best MMuqami for its quick submission of reports, members' commitment towards Majlis Chanda and their

Omi-Adio donates to Orphanage, visits widow (Reported Apooyin Abd’Mujeeb)

Apata Dil’a rewards best Khadim, Muqami (Reported by Taofeek Salaudeen)

active participation in community development services in Aba-Alamu area and environs.�e monthly Dil’a examination was also held during the general meeting which had 43 Khuddam in attendance. Members were examined on Qur'an, Hadith and General Knowledge about Islam.�e Dil'a merit award was held at Baitul Raheem Mosque, Apata on 5th November, 2017 during the General meeting. It is a monthly award given to the most hardworking and outstanding Khadim and Muqami for their contributions in the Majlis.�e awards were given to the bene�ciaries by Oyo State Qaid , Bro Abdul Hakeem Awe.

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o propagate the teachings of Ahmadiyya in Tthe remote communities and to appreciate the supports of some individuals, Majlis

Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ila-Orangun Dil'a has organised its annual Tabligh and Award presentation programme on 28th October, 2017. Dignitaries who graced the occasion include: Sadr, MKAN represented by Muavin Sadr 1, Bro Ishaq Popoola; State Central Missionary, Maulvi Mubarak Bello; Osogbo Circuit President who chaired programme, Pa. Salawu A. K.; Osogbo Circuit Missionary, Alhaji A. G. Oladipupo; Ila Jama’at President, Mr. Agbolade Basir; Honorable Member of Osun State House of Assembly, representing Ifedayo State Constituency and Missionaries from Ikirun, Osogbo and Ila. Others include Lajna Osogbo muqami President, Alhaja Olanrewaju Rasheedat and Lajna Ila Jama’at President, Alhaja Olanrewaju Simiat.�e programme centres on the propagation of the true teachings of Islam and the need to inform the masses about reconciling under one unique Khalifa. Two lecturers were invi ted to discuss the topic "Reconciliation of Muslim Ummah under one unique Khalifa": Muallim Muhammad Waiz Apooyin and Maulvi Mubarak Bello.

�e two lecturers were able to iron out these needs through verse 56 of Suratul Nur in the Holy Qur'an. �ere, Allah has promised the believers and the those that are good in deeds that He will grant them the ability to inherit power on earth as He granted such to those that have passed away before. He will establish for them, authority on their religion (institution of khilafah) that has been chosen for them. �eir state will be changed and security will be established after and will they live in peace. Meanwhile, the presentation of awards to the awardees followed. �e awardees were: Engr. Saheed Aina, he was presented the Award of Recognition for his leadership contribution to the Jama'at at large and Award of Excellence were presented to Bro. Shakirullah Lawal, Muallim Abdul Azeez Daud, Mrs. Ogunsola Hafsat and Mrs. Omisore Serifat for their immense contributions to the Jama'at. �e programme had in attendance 109 people: 16 Ansarullah, 27 Lajna, 38 Khuddam, 8 Nasrat and 20 Atfal.

Ila-Orangun Dil'a organises Tabligh, Awards Programme (Reported by Haneef Oladejo)

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Welfare: Isale Oro Muqami visits elders, health centre, holds family talk

o mark the National welfare week, Majlis Khuddam-ul-TAhmadiyya, Isale-Oro Muqami has visited some elders, the sick, the widows and passive Majlis members.

�e welfare activities, which were held between 23rd and 28th October, 2017, also featured a visitation to Agbelegbodo Maternity Health Centre, Lakatabu Street, Owode Yewa where a mattress was donated to the Centre and prayers offered for the sick therein.Besides, the highlight of the programme was a family-day talk organised to address the complicated issues in matrimonial homes. Pa Lukman Adegoke, President, Isale-Oro Jama'at was invited as the guest speaker. Also, fasting and special prayer were observed for the progress of the Muqami, Dil’a, State, and entire Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at worldwide.Over 50 Majlis members participated in the exercise altogether.

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata MDil’a has held its monthly public lecture at Jankata Jama’at on 6th

October, 2017.While delivering the lecture on “Ablution and Solat in the Bible”, Ustaz Abdul Azeez Abdul Salam gave an elaborate insight and quotations from the Bible of situations where ablution and solat were performed.In attendance at the lecture were 45 Khuddam, 10 Majlis Ansarullah, 30 Lajna members and10 non-members.Along the dignitaries include Vice Circuit President, Bro Taofeek Hadi; Alhaji Salaudeen; Pa Hadi Bola, Jankata Jama’at President; Alhaji Baiyewu; Ha�z Aminullah; Alhaji Jaiyeola, Imam of Jankata Mosque and Pa Akeugberu, among others.One convert was recorded at the end of the lecture.

Apata Dila holds Public Lecture (Reported by Taofeek Oladotun Salaudeen)

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ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osogbo Dil’a has visited some families and passive Majlis members Mto show love and compassion to their current situation.

�e families of Alh. R.A Soliu, former Osogbo Circuit President, who just arrived from Hajj; Alh. Akere, former Osogbo Jama’at President; Alh. Oladejo Yekeen who has been on sick bed for months; Imam Lere Yusuff, a friend of Ahmadiyya; Bro Tella Qamardeen whose wife delivered a baby girl; Bro Aderinoye Taofeeq whose wife also delivered baby girl; Alh. Imam Folorunso who went through surgery recently; Bro Adewale Ismail, Circuit Rishtanata Secretary and Bro Akeem Ogunsola whose wife gave birth to twins but one returned to Allah after 3 days were all visited.�e exercise, which had the participation of 20 members, also featured a visitation of inactive members of the Majlis.Meanwhile, welfare is being carried out on a brother who went through surgery in a private hospital Osogbo. Besides, a Rishtanata family-day talk was held where families were invited to give their experience on their marital status as a lesson for others. Gift were also presented to the 2 families to appreciate them for honouring the invitations. A total of 19 Ansarullah, 19 Khudam, 51 Lajna, 10 Nasrat and 9 Atfal attended the programme.

he Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Nigeria, TDr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola, has admonished the Ondo State Governor,

Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, to be fair and just in running the affairs of the State.He made this known during his courtesy visit to the Governor yesterday in his office, Cocoa Hall, Akure on the 28th October 2017.Amir, who co-ordinates Ahmadiyya Community in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Chad, also prayed for the Governor and the State just as he enjoined his followers in the state to follow suit.Meanwhile, the former University Associate Professor presented copies of English and Yoruba Qur’an and other Ahmadiyya literatures to the Governor.Other Executive members present include Deputy

Governor; Senior Secretary-General, Commissioners for Works, Natural Resources and Health; Senior Special Adviser on Security and COP; among others.�e Amir’s courtesy visitation to �e Ondo State Governor is part of his official trip to members of the Jamaat in the State.

Be just in your administration, Amir tells Akeredolu (Reported by Ahmad Akindele)

Welfare: Osogbo Dil’a visits elders, passive members, holds family day talk (Reported by Ahmad-Nurudeen Owadosun)

yo Ilaqa attends NYCN Prayer Summit (Rasheed OAniMajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State has joined other youths to attend a 3-day summit

tagged ‘National Youth Prayer for Peace and Unity in Nigeria’ organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) between Wednesday 6th and Friday 8th September, 2017.�e summit which brought together about 10,000 youths from all states of the federation at the famous Eagle Square in Abuja with the single motive of praying for Nigeria, her leaders and economy.Among the 120 delegations from Oyo State were 4 members of the Majlis Khuddamu-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State chapter who participated actively alongside other like minds to pray for the greatness of the country.Meanwhile, Oyo Ilaqa delegation was led by Qaid Dil’a, Monatan, Bro. Ajimoti Moruf while other delegates include:

Bro. Animasaun Abdur Rasheed, State Nazim Isha’at and Tajnid, Bro. Abdul Salam AbdurRofeeq, State Naib Nazim Tarbiyyah, and Bro Yusuf representing Oyo Zone.Other members of Majlis Khuddam across other states were also in attendance at the summit.

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Oyo Ilaqa attends NYCN Prayer Summit (Reported by Rasheed Animashaun)

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Foreign News

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Caliph and Archbishop speak of need for worldwide religious freedom

n 10 October 2017, the Most Reverend, the Archbishop of OCanterbury, His Grace, Justin Welby visited London’s oldest Mosque, the Fazl Mosque where he met with the World Head

of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad.�e meeting concluded as His Holiness presented the Archbishop with a copy of the Holy Quran, including both the original Arabic text and the English translation.Following the meeting, the Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace, Justin Welby said during an interview with MTA News:“It was a great honour to meet His Holiness (Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad). It was a wonderful meeting, hospitable and warm…We spoke principally about the issues of persecution, which is something

the Ahmadiyya Community is well aware of and suffers hugely and we also spoke about the nature of religious extremism around the world in the different faiths and the importance of faith communities in the United Kingdom standing together, both for the common good of the country and for each other’s support.”During his visit, the Archbishop was given a tour of both the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden and the Fazl Mosque in South�elds.

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Foreign News

Sadr MKA Ghana Attends Uganda Ijtema’a

lhamdulillah the Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ghana AMr. Nasir Ahmed Bonsu and his Naib (Deputy) in charge of Southern Sector, Mr. Usman Yaw Baidoo attended the 13th

Annual National Ijtema’a (Rally) of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Uganda.�e three-day ijtema’a was held in Seeta ( Jamaat’s conference grounds) under the theme “Self-Reformation; A Key to National Development”. It was attended by some 1200 members of the Majlis in Uganda and delegates from Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Holland.�e Ijtema’a was graced by the Deputy Mayor of the Mukono Municipality where the Ijtema’a was held and the Ameer and Missionary in charge of Uganda Maulana Ali Khaire.In his speech, Maulana Khaire advised members of the Majlis that in this age of high opposition to the Jamaat and unprecedented falling standards of morality in the world, the only tool for the Ahmadi youth is self-reformation. He said, “self-reformation could be achieved through ful�lling the right of Allah and the right of His creatures”.Sadr Nasir Bonsu was honored to chair the third session of the ijtema’a. Sadr Nasir Bonsu granted several interviews to Ugandan media and pressmen who were invited to the ijtema’a.After the closure of the ijtema’a, Sadr Nasir and other delegates were taken on a tour to a number of places such as the Mission’s farms at a historic place called Rabwa, the Mission’s acquired site for MTA studios at Korlolor, the Mission’s building for an approved Jamiatul Mubashireen at Seeta, the historic mosque in Jinja region, the source of River Nile, also in Jinja and the

Makerere University Campus in Kampala.Sadr Sahib and his Naib were exclusively taken to the Ugandan Wildlife facility for sight-seeing and also got the opportunity to meet the Ameer Sahib of Uganda. During the meeting, Mr. Nasir Bonsu received a gift on behalf of the Ameer & Missionary-In-Charge of Ghana.�e Ameer & Missionary-In-Charge of Uganda and his Sadr Majlis Khuddam wished the entire jama’at in Ghana well especially to the members of the Majlis. �ey both promised to attend our Jalsa Salana and Majlis Ijtema’a next year insha Allah.In turn, Sadr Nasir Ahmed Bonsu, on behalf of the members of the Majlis in Ghana expressed his profound gratitude to the Uganda Jama’at for the wonderful reception and brotherhood extended to them.By the grace of Allah, Sadr Sahib and his Naib returned safely to G h a n a o n � u r s d a y, 1 4 t h September, 2017 after a weeklong stay in Uganda.(Story by Usman Yaw Baidoo, Naib Sadr, Southern Sector, MKA Ghana)

Fun Beetle Facts for Kids

Beetles are the common name for an order of insects called Coleoptera.

The name coleoptera comes from the Greek words koleos, meaning "sheath" (cover) and pteron,

meaning "wing", so "sheathed wing". Beetles have two pairs of wings, the front pair, called "elytra", are

hard, thick sheath or shell-like and protect the more normal rear pair of wings which are used for

flying.

Around 40% of all known insect species are beetles, this equals about 400,000 species and

some estimates suggest there could be as many as 3 - 8 million beetle species on Earth.

The order Coleoptera is the largest order in the entire animal kingdom, making up nearly 30% of

all animals.

Beetles are incredibly versatile and are found nearly everywhere on Earth except for the very

cold polar regions.

To avoid being attacked by predators, beetle species have many strategies such as camouflage,

toxic properties, and fighting defences.

Some bigger species of beetle have even been known to eat small birds or mammals but the

majority of beetles play a vital role in the ecosystems they live in because they feed mainly on debris

from plants and animals.

Ladybirds (ladybugs) are one type of beetle that help to control pest populations by feeding on

aphids that would otherwise eat vegetable plants.

Dung beetles are very important in many ecosystems because they feed on animal droppings, so

are recycling waste material and speeding up the circulation of the nutrients back into the food chain.

Other species of beetle are seen as pests. Those that enjoy burrowing into trees to feed on

the dust from wood, kill millions of trees each year. While beetles that feed on vegetables, grains and

fruit can cost farmers millions in pesticides.

Humans eat more beetles than any other kind of insect. There are over 300 species known to be

eaten, with most of these eaten at the larvae stage.

The scarab variety of dung beetle was a popular sacred symbol in Ancient Egyp

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