DECEMBER 2017 | VOLUME 3, ISSUE 12

Oyo State

Amir, AMJN

visits organisesAMSA JALSA

2017 OGUN

ALIMOSHOAPATA

7-day Tabligh

WORKSHOP

ver 30 riders and 20 members participated in Othe Ride for Peace organized by Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Osun State on

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12th November, 2017 to propagate the peaceful teachings of Islam.e exercise, declared open by Maulvi Mubarak Bello, covered 7 km from Sabo through Ayetoro through Igbonna through Old Garage through Olaiya-Oja to Testing Ground and back to Sabo.e riders were also accompanied by the men of Nigerian Police Force, helping to open ways and control traffics. e activity got attraction and attention of many road

Osun Ride for Peace: 30 riders, 20 members participate (Reported by Osun Ishaat Team)

users as a lot of awareness were created about Islam and Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at.Jama’at's Tabligh pamphlets were distributed and the praise of Holy Prophet Muhammad were chanted, among other things.e event was covered by Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) while the state Qaid, Bro. Qasim Muh. Awwal, Osun State Central Missionary, Maulvi Mubarak Bello, Naib State Qaid, Bro. Raheem Saheed and Osogbo Dil'a Qaid, Bro. Nurudeen Lateef were all interviewed.

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ommitted to imbibe the spirit of Cpropagating the teachings of Islam and Ahmadiyya to nooks and crannies of the

country, Ahmadi Muslim Students' Association (AMSA) has organised a 7-day Tabligh Workshop

ith a view to encouraging early marriages among youths, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Aba-WAlamu Muqami (local unit) has organised a family day talk held on 16th December, 2017 at Ahmadiyya Mosque, Aba-Alamu Mosque where youths were admonished to desist from late

AMSA organises 7-day Tabligh Workshop

(Reported by Ajibike Abdullah)

between 24th and 30th December, 2017.e programme, held at Jamia Ahmadiyya Conference Ground, Owode Road, Ilaro, Ogun State, had the participation of 75 males and 87 females.The attendees are divided into two groups i.e the newcomers and th stalites.e Amir Sahib paid the students a visit on ursday as he delivered a lecture titled "Combining Academic Excellence with Righteousness". e Rishtanata session was also anchored by Dr Sa’eed Timehin where issues relating to relationships among youths were discussed fairly based on“e Blame Game".ey also memorized Suratul Mulk Q67:1-25 as part of their education programmes.

Family Day Talk: Aba-Alamu urges youths not to delay marriage (Reported by Taofeek Salaudeen)

marriages owing to academic pursuits.e programme, attended by 6 Khuddam, 2 Ansarullah, 4 Atfal and 1 non-member, had the presence of Sodir Akewugberus as the guest family.Pa Sodir Akewugberu, a native of Abeokuta, attended St. Paul Primary School, Abeokuta. He learnt carpentry and later became a successful carpenter. His wife, Mrs. Idayat Omowumi Akewugberu, a native of Ila-Orangun, was born in Ibadan. She went to both Primary and Secondary Schools in Ibadan. She got married and later completed her NCE Programme.e family gave succinct answers to questions directed to him bothering on how on live peaceful lives with wives, responsibilities of couples and management of misunderstanding and challenges among husbands and wives.

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ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Oyo State has charged new appointed officers to be more dedicated Mand diligent towards their responsibilities during the orientation seminar held on 9th December, 2017 at Ahmadiyya Central Mosque, Oke-Ado.

ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Festac District M(Dil’a) has paid courtesy visits to Onisiwo of Tomaro Island and Tomaro Jama’at President,

Orientation: Oyo State charges new officers on dedication, diligence (Reported by Animasahun Rasheed)

e orientation, organised to intimate the new officers on their expected responsibilities as contained in MKAN Constitution, was attended by at least 30 Majlis members.Congratulating the newly appointed officers, the State Youth President (Qaid), Bro Awe Abdul Akeem said it's only the favour of Allah to be appointed and strive in His course. He then prayed for the members on behalf of Sadr, MKAN, Engr Aina Sa'eed Kunleola.

Festac District visits Onisiwo of Tomaro, Jama'at President (Reported by Ishaaq Olagunju)

Pa Muftau Raji, respectively on 7th January, 2018.ough the Royal Highness was not present, the Majlis team were received by his chiefs.Meanwhile, the Majlis presented a gift to the President to show its care and love to the aged.

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ajlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, MOyo State, in collaboration with Ahmadiyya leadership in the state,

has paid a courtesy visit to Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, Nigeria, Alhaji Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola at his Apata, Ibadan resident on 31st December, 2017.e delegation which includes the Chairman, Circuit Presidents' Forum, Oyo State, Alhaji Musliudeen Ademoye; Oyo State Qaid, Bro. Awe Abdul Akeem; Mrs. Ademoye, District III Sadr; Naib State Qaid, Bro. Qazeem Ogundokun; Apata Dil'a Qaid, Bro Muftau Hussein and Naib Nazim Khidmat-e-Khalq, Bro. Leramoh Bashir, among other female delegates.e visit was at the instance of the lajna members who deemed it necessary to pay a thank you visit to the Amir for his support during their ordeal encountered during Lajna Imaillah Ijtema held at

Oyo State visits Amir, AMJN (Reported by Animasahun Rasheed)

Calabar, last year. In his response, Amir explained the philosophy of Maliki Yaomiddin (Master of the Day of Judgement, while enjoining members to avoid blaming anyone for their misfortunes. He urged everyone to be prayerful and not to show unbridled love for wealth.Lajna members thereafter offered little gift to show appreciation as Amir also responded appropriately with gift for the team.

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o fewer than 186 members of Majlis NKhuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Ogun State participated in the Division of

fforts were made by members of Majlis E

Jalsa 2017: 186 Ogun members partake in Waqar-e-Amal (Reported by Nurudeen Adeyemi)

Labour (Waqar-e-Amal) held at Jalsa Gah in preparation for the Annual Conference of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, Nigeria held between 22nd and 24th December, 2017.e major work done on the ground was clearing of the thick bushes.Meanwhile, the four-week that preceded the Conference was a busy schedule for Ogun Majlis members.Specifically, not less than 60 Ilaro Dil'a Khuddam reported weekly to work intensively on the site. Not only that, they also filled the portholes on the federal road leading to the Jalsa venue.

Alimosho District participates at Jalsa Waqar-e-Amal (Reported by Lateef Jimoh)

weeds around the toilet entrance to ensure the safety of the area.The Naib State Qaid, Bro. Hussein Abd Yekeen, Dil’a Motamad, Bro. Abd Lateef Jimoh and Muhtamin Atfal, Bro Abd Hakeem Akintobi led the contingent to the venue.

Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Alimosho (District) Dil’a to contribute to the

readiness of the venue of the 2017 Jalsa Salana, Annual Conference of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, Nigeria held between 22nd and 24th December, 2017.Members of the Dil'a travelled to the Jalsa venue at Ilaro immediately after the MKAN Lagos State meeting hosted by Alimosho Dil’a at Idimu Mosque to engage in activities that lasted about four hours.e members were tasked with the clearing of

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oining other Districts to maintain a cleaner Jenvironment at the venue of Annual Conference of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at,

o equip Majlis members with Tentrepreneurial skills and knowledge, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Owode District

motivated to have a source of passive income instead of relying only on active income.33 Majlis members were in attendance.

Jalsa 2017: Apata District cleans environment (Reported by Taofeek Salaudeen)

Nigeria, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Apata Dil’a arrived the Jalsa venue five days earlier to participate in the Division of Labour ( Waqar-e-Amal).e Apata Dila Qaid, Bro Muftau Hussein, led other Dil'a members on 18th December, 2017 to clear bushes at the Male and Female Jalsa Gah, Atfal and Nasrat shed, etc. e Dil'a members also assisted in mounting tents at the Jalsa Gah, Nasrat shed and Aftal shed, among other necessary arrangements.30 Khuddam from the District were on ground for the exercise.

Economic Summit: Owode District equips members with vocation (Reported by Owode Ishaat Team)

(Dil’a) has organised a three-day Economic Summit and Workshop between 1st and 3rd December, 2017 at Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Central Mosque, Owode Yewa, Ogun State. During the programme, the participants were equipped with skill acquisition on how to produce Liquid Wash, Disinfectants, and some other chemical products.In the same vein, the Dil’a also organised a seminar on Multi-Level Marketing through which members were

As part of the exercise to promote the true teachings of Islam and peace in the society, pamphlets of the Jamaat were distributed to passers-by and people of Ijebu-Ode town ; 1000 copies of What is Islam, 200 copies of reviews of religion, and 4000 copies of Loyalty, freedom, love and peace.

e Ogun State traffic control agency, TRACE, were present to give support for easy traffic control and also ensure the safety of the riders and participants. e Sadr Mkan, Engr Saeed Aina and the state Qaid, Comrade Ibrahim Idris had interviews with TVC (Television Station) Reporter on the significance of the exercise which is aimed at promoting peace among people in the society. e passers-by were moved by the motto LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE

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he MKAN OGUN ILAQA held the T2017 Ride for Peace exercise in Ijebu-Ode on November 12, 2017. eevent

Ride For Peace: Ogun Coverered Over 12.6 km (Reported by Nurudeen Adeyemi)

which commenced at exactly 7:00 am was graced with the presence of the Sadr MKAN, Engr Saeed Aina who declared the exercise open together with the State Qaid, Comrade Ibrahim Idris and a total of 160 participants comprising 30 riders with prayers. e Ride for peace exercise which lasted for 2hrs 30 minutes with a total distance of 12.6 km covered, started from the Ahmadiyya central mosque, Molipa to Molipa Expressway, through Ibadan road to Ahmadiyya hospital, Bonojo street, to Olisa street, Oyingbo roundabout to Abeokuta road and back to Ahmadiyya mosque, Molipa.

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Foreign News

123rd Jalsa Salana Qadian concludes with address by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

azrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says persecution can Hnever weaken the faith of Ahmadi Muslims

e123rd Annual Convention ( Jalsa Salana) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Qadian, India, concluded with a faith inspiring address by the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, on 31 December 2017.His Holiness addressed the finalsession via satellite link from the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London. Over 20,000 people attended the Convention in Qadian from 44 countries, while more than 5,000 gathered in London for the concluding session.During his address, His Holiness explained the true meaning of the title, ‘Seal of the Prophets’ given to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Holy Quran.His Holiness said that whilst Muslim religious clerics continued to allege that Ahmadi Muslims denied this status of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), nothing could be

further from the truth. To the contrary, His Holiness said that Ahmadi Muslims understood and fully believed in the true status of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and always had.Furthermore, His Holiness said that it was a cause of regret that so-called Muslim religious clerics continued to incite the masses against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community by propagating grievous lies and making false claims.Discussing the continued opposition faced by Islam more generally, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:“In this era, where the so-called Muslim religious clerics are defaming Islam, we are also seeing worldly and materialistic people in all

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Foreign News

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parts of the world opposing Islam and seeking to undermine it. y are vilifying Islam with the intention of gaining territorial and political power and seizing the wealth of Muslim countries. In other words, Islam and Muslims are being targeted through both religious and material channels.”Concluding with an emotional and faith inspiring message to Ahmadi Muslims worldwide, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad stated:“Let the so-called religious Muslim scholars and governments pass edicts against us and incite common Muslims to harm and murder us by falsely stating that we do not believe in the ‘Seal of Prophethood’ or by claiming that we do not believe that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the last law-bearing prophet. Whatever they say or claim, they can never shake or weaken our faith, for we have found that which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) desired for us to find We have learned the principles of love for Allah the Almighty and for His Prophet (peace be upon him) through the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him).”Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:“In the face of opposition and hatred, it is the responsibility of every Ahmadi Muslim to elevate themselves by seeking continuous spiritual and moral development and attaining the nearness of God Almighty.”esession concluded with silent prayers followed by various poems recited by attendees in Qadian via satellite link.

Fun BATS Facts for Kids

Bats are flying mammals.

While others can glide, bats are the only mammals capable of continued flight.

There are over 1000 different bat species.

Bats are nocturnal (active at night).

Bats ‘see’ in the dark using a special skill called echolocation. Bats make noises and wait for the sound

waves to bounce back off objects (an echo), if it doesn’t bounce back then they can safely fly forward.

They can tell the distance of various objects by how quickly the sound waves bounce back to them.

Most bats feed on insects, while others eat fruit, fish or even blood!

There are 3 species of vampire bats which feed solely on blood.

Vampire bats have small and extremely sharp teeth which are capable of piercing an animal’s skin

(humans included) without them even noticing.

Vampire bats can carry rabies, making their bites potentially dangerous.

Some bats live by themselves while others live in caves with thousands of other bats.

Bats can live for over 20 years.

Pteropus bats (also known as flying foxes or fruit bats) are the largest in the world.

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