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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Marks 130years of Existence Globally

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Saturday, 23rd March 1889 will forever remain a unique and historic day in the history of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in particular and Islam in general.  It was a remarkable day when Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah(Peace and blessings of Allah be on him) accepted the hands of 40 sincere and faithful servants in allegiance to the Ten Conditions of Baiats (Initiation) and established the community which he named “The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.  This oath of allegiance was taken at the house of a spiritual preceptor Hazrat Sufi Ahmad Jan in the city of Ludhiana (Punjab India).  Hazrat Maulvi Hakim Noor-ud-Din was the first person to have the honour of taking the first Baiat.  This was a revolutionary yet a very modest beginning to a new chapter in the history of Islam. 130 years after this day, the Community is spread across over 200 countries in Africa, America, Asia, Australian and Europe.  The membership of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Community is in the millions and is increasing every day.  It is the most dynamic and positive religious force on the earth today.  In the face of all adversity, the Community teaches the true Islam globally in all its purity. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the foremost Islamic organization with a central spiritual leader, known as the Khalifa of Islam.  Over a century ago, the Promised Messiah(as) reminded his followers of God’s promise to safeguard the message of Islam through Khilafat (the spiritual institution of successorship to prophethood).  The Community believes that only spiritual successorship of Khilafat can uphold the true values of Islam and unite humanity. Five spiritual leaders have succeeded the Promised Messiah(as) since his demise in 1908.  Its fifth and current spiritual head is His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(AS). Under the leadership of Islamic Khilafat, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has now built over 16,000 Mosques, over 500 schools and over 30 hospitals.  It has translated the Holy Quran into over 70 languages.  It propagates the true teachings of Islam and message of peace and tolerance through 24 hour satellite television channel, Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA), the internet – www.alislam.org and print media – Islam International Publications. The Community has been at the forefront of worldwide disaster relief through an independent charitable organization, Humanity First International. Annually, followers of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community mark 23rd of March as “The Promised Messiah(AS) Day.  This year is not an exemption as the Jama’at clocks 130 years on Saturday, 23rd March 2019. In his latest Friday sermon, the Amir (Head) Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola said the anniversary was neither a birthday celebration nor jamboree.  He stated that Masih Maoud Day remembrance has to do with the spiritual and moral uprightness of all members.  He also said the importance of the day is to reflect on the teachings of Masih Maoud. “In terms of knowledge, no one is closer to the Holy Prophet(SAW) than the Promised Messiah(as).  If not for the advent of Prophet Muhammad(saw) we will not be existing today.  It is good to celebrate the companions of Holy Prophet(saw).  Their life styles are unparalleled, inconceivable and great.  We cannot match them in attributes.    We will be ungrateful if we don’t celebrate Hazrat Masih Maoud Day.  Our existence would be like that of an animal if not for his emergence,” Amir opined. Dr. Fashola affirmed that Prophet Muhammad(saw) was the greatest of all mankind due to his unflinching love for humanity showed through the sufferings and a lot of sacrifices he made, adding that it is incumbent on all Muslims to always invoke Darood (Praise) on him to receive abundant blessings from Almighty God. He noted: “The love Imam Mahdi(as) has for the Holy Prophet is unquantifiable.  It is a pity on those who neglected the advent of Imam Mahdi. They are practically neglecting the Holy Prophet of Islam.  Imam Mahdi came to continue the good works of the Holy Prophet(saw).” Highlighting the importance of the advent, the Amir said Imam Mahdi(as) came to teach complete obedience to the commandments of Almighty God.  That he (Imam Mahdi) brought back the peaceful teachings of Islam.  He further said the Promised Messiah brought back the spiritual and moral legacies of the Holy Prophet(saw).  He said that the advent led to the establishment of Khilafat Ahmadiyya. The Lagos State Branch of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria also marked the Masih Maoud Day at the Tahir Mosque, Ojokoro, Lagos. Maulvi Afzaal Ahmad Rauf, the Missionary Incharge who was the special guest of honour at the programme stated that it is imperative for all members including the children to follow the footsteps of Imam Mahdi(as) who was regarded as a staunch follower of the Holy Prophet(saw). He informed that the Promised Messiah(as) engaged in a lot of sacrifices and indeed observed fasting for a period of 60 days, all for the victory of Islam.  He said the dedication and supplication of Imam Mahdi towards this achievement cannot be overemphasized. “Imam Mahdi cherished Almighty Allah throughout his life.  Let us all love God and sacrifice our money, time and children for the sake of Allah.  The Promised Messiah was ever ready to sacrifice everything about him in the way of Allah.  Let’s inculcate the love of Allah in ourselves and our generations as exemplified by Imam Mahdi(as),” the Missionary Incharge said. The senior missionary sees the celebration as an opportunity for all members to renew their pledge and turn a new leaf.  He further advised that members must give complete obedience to Imam Mahdi and all the instructions of the Khilafat. Missionary Abdul Haadi Babarinde of the National Headquarters discussed on the topic: “Love and Obedience of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah(as) to the Holy Prophet(saw): An Excellent Model for Spiritual Upliftment.  He said Imam Mahdi expressed his love for Prophet Muhammad through obedience.  That he demonstrated the love in practices and way of life. He advised all Muslims to develop true love for Prophet Muhammad and follow his excellent virtues.  He said it is the best way of showing love for Almighty Allah. Another lecture titled: “Hazrat

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AHMADIYYA NATIONAL HEAD VISITS ABEOKUTA, COMMISSIONS NEW MOSQUE

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The National Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria Barrister Alatoye Folorunso Azeez recently embarked on a working visit to the Abeokuta Branch to address members, inspect ongoing projects and commission a new mosque built and donated by Alhaja Rahmatallah Okunola ( Kudoro) nee Afonja.Amir and his entourage were received by the Branch Executives led by the Branch President, Dr. Nasirudeen Bello at a location near the State Government Secretariat. The Amir was taken to Idi Aba to see a Mosque under construction. The land was donated to the Jama’at as far back as 1986 and the Ogungbade family single handedly started developing the mosque which has reached window level. Another well-wisher of the Jama’at sunk the well on the land. The land became disputed when some members of the family who sold the land fenced the land including our mosque and lay claim to the land. The case Barr. Alatoye enjoined members to ensure Jamaat’s lands are not lost and gave them guidelines on how to protect the land/mosque.The team was later taken to Oke Oliye mosque that has been under construction for 25 years. The mosque had been roofed but still required funds to reach completion. The Branch President mentioned that 15 Jama’ats and all auxiliary bodies had participated in the construction of the mosque with assistance from the headquarters. The Circuit President requested prayers for. Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez addressing the Oke Oliye members, after inspecting the on-going Ahmadiyya Mosque Oke Oliye. with him, L-R: Sadr, Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Engr Saheed Aina; Lawyer Ajijola Anabi; Branch President Abeokuta, Dr. Bello and Gen Secretary, Alhaji Abbas Iromini. Oke Oliye Mosque Picture under construction (below). Amir expressed his happiness on the great progress made since the last time he paid a visit. Amir said it was acceptance of prayers that had made it possible for the mosque to reach its present level. He further prayed for Allah’s assistance and empowerment of members to be able to complete the mosque to standard. He reminded all who were present at the occasion of the charge His Holiness, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V, the Worldwide Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community gave to the Nigerian Jama’at which were on Tabligh, Financial independence and on Wasiyyat scheme. Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez (3rd right) Maulvi Hashim Uthman; Sadr, Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Engr Saheed Aina; Lawyer Ajijola Anabi; Branch President Abeokuta, Dr Nasirudeen Bello and General Secretary, Alhaji Abbas Iromini, during the closing prayer at Oke Oliye Mosque, Abeokuta Ogun State. COMMISSIONING OF NEW MOSQUE AT SOYOYE A new mosque of about 60 sitting capacity built and donated by Alhaja Rahmatallah Okunola (Kudoro) Nee Afonja was commissioned by the Amir. The donor joined the Jama’at while in secondary school and got married in 1986. She had done a lot of donations in the past and the latest was the new mosque commissioned. Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez (2nd right), during the commissioning of a Mosque donated by Alhaja Rahmatallah Okunola, with him, Engr Rasheed Afonja (Senior Bro to donor) right, Lawyer Ajijola Anabi (left) Abeokuta Circuit President, Dr Nasirudeen Bello; Gen Sec, Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Alhaji Abbas Iromini and others at Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Ogun State. Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez unveiling the Mosque and also led the prayer. The donor, Alhaja Rahmatallah gave a small speech and narrated what led to the building of the mosque. She was from Ansarudeen family as her father was the Baba Adinni of their mosque then. She had been attending the Annual Conference (Jalsa Salana) of the Jama’at since the days at Surulere and later at Ojokoro. She went to Hajj and had the intention that if Allah granted all her prayers, she would donate a mosque in appreciation. She said all the prayers were subsequently answered and she had to donate the Mosque. The donor of the Mosque, Alhaja Rahmatallah Okunola (Kudoro) make a speech during the commissioning of the Mosque at Idi-Aba, Abeokuta Ogun State. Her elder brother, Engineer Afonja gave a speech on how they came across Ahmadiyya way back in 1964 when they were at Egbado College. The Muslim students were going to the town to offer their Juma’at prayers until late Pa Salman of Ilaro Jama’at volunteered to be leading them in Juma’at prayers inside the college and that was how they became Ahmadis. Ever since then, they have remained with the Jama’at. He, on behalf of the sister, Mrs Rahmatallah, handed over the documents of the mosque to the Amir Sahib. Engineer Abdul Rasheed Afonja (left) presenting the documents of the Mosque donated by Alhaja Rahmatallah to Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Amir gave a lecture on the immense spiritual and moral blessings of Masjid (mosque) and emphasised that mosque was for Allah. He narrated his Hajj experience in 2005 and how a Christian was introduced to him who had been performing Hajj for about 5 times, despite being a Christian. The Christian confirmed that Hajj is a place where prayers are accepted. He encouraged members to build functional mosques which could be started and completed on time. Amir Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez (3rd right),deliver a lecture, during the donation of a Mosque at Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Ogun State, with him, Engr Rasheed Afonja (Senior Bro to donor, Alhaja Rahmatallah) right, Lawyer Ajijola Anabi (2nd left), Abeokuta Circuit President, Dr Nasirudeen Bello and Sadr, Majlis Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya Nigeria, Engr Saheed Aina (left). He gave further instances of how prayers were accepted by Allah and wanted Quranic learning, Tabligh activities to be carried on in the mosque apart from the regular SolatHe later commissioned the Mosque at about 2.00 p.m. and also led Solat Zuhr after the commissioning.Closing prayer was offered.

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Humanity First Nigeria (HFN) Disaster Management and Relief Team Clothes Bank Project

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Reports on the Activities of Clothes Bank Project for the Months of April and May 2022 A. April 2022 A. Processing of Received itemsWe had over 40 volunteers who worked on:1. Collection of clothes2. Sorting of clothes3. Distribution of clothesUsing over 45 hours of workhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zValDIlguyMOSQjqKkm80hVOIFD0Be28?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-X293iZiYIH_U0P4YnhtlVrhU50nqPYh?usp=sharing B. Results1. Over 6000 units of clothes generated in 4 locations2. Over 3000 units of clothes distributed to over 700 families in 6 locations3. 90% of work done on renovation of the Abuja Clothes Bank4. Conversion of a Car Park in the Ahmadiyya Mosque, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Clothes Bank ongoing.5. Generated over One hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (N120,000) in donations6. Space has been allocated to the Clothes Bank in Akinyele and Omi Adio Circuits, both in Ibadan, Oyo State. C. PublicityWith the support of the HFN media team, we have been able to:1. The activities of the Clothes Bank on the Facebook page have attracted more followers to the HFN official Facebook page.2. Make posts on Facebook that have generated over 200 likes on the official Facebook page of HFN.3. Made tweets on twitter that have been picked up and re-twitted by the Humanity First International (HFI) media team.4. With the help of MTA Nigeria, the Clothes bank inauguration was featured on the MTA Global News. It can be accessed through this link:https://www.youtube.com/embed/qYGLvMXwinc?feature=oembed D. Our ChallengesThe following have been identified as our immediate challenges:1. Lack of adequate storage spaces in Lagos operation center; the center which has generated over 60% of the clothes received.2. We are also having challenges of storage space in Ibadan. Nevertheless, we are making efforts in getting a space.3. Lack of funds for publicity and administrative works E. Our HopesWe intend to:1. Commence aggressive drives for clothes donations for less privileged people which they can use in celebrating Eid-ul Adha festival.2. Look for new opportunities to distribute the clothes and other items.3. Explore all opportunities available to us in raising funds as donations.F. Breakdown of Clothes donated per outing1. Okooko Village, Oyo State: April 17, 2022i. 250 families benefittedii. Over 700 units of clothing distributed to over 250 families in four communitiesiii. Estimate demographyiv. Children 80 plusv. Women 100 plusvi. Men 70 plus2. Ogbakiri Village, Portharcourt Rivers State: April 22, 2022i. Adult Clothes Donated: 5 Male / 5 Femaleii. Children Clothes Donated: 20 Male / 30 Femaleiii. Total Clothes Donated: 60iv. Non-Clothes Item Donated: 14 pair of shoes / sandalsv. Fifty (50) families benefitted3. Shogunro, Lagos State: May 25, 2022A. Donationsi. Adult clothes: Male 150 Female 400ii. Children Clothes: Male 200 Female 450iii. Total Donated items 1, 150 ClothesB. Beneficiariesi. Adults: Male 50 Female 130ii. Children: Male 70 Female 140iii. Total Beneficiaries 450 ABDUL-QADIR, ABDUL-RAFI ALHAJI POPOOLA ISHAQTEAM LEAD SECRCRETARY

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Are women inferior to men in Islam?

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According to Islam women are not considered inferior to men. Men and women have similar rights and in some areas women actually enjoy certain privileges that the men do not. In terms of property, marriage and divorce women have been given rights and in fact at each turn they have been considered and provided for as appropriate. It is true to say that Islam gave women rights which are unparalleled in the history of women. Allah has declared in the Holy Qur’an that He has created men and women as equal beings. He has created you from a single being; then from that He made its mate. (Ch 39: V.7) There is also a hadith of the Holy Prophet(sa) that: ‘A person who is blessed with a daughter or daughters and makes no discrimination between them and his sons and brings them up with kindness and affection, will be as close to me in Paradise as my forefinger and middle finger are to each other.’ (Muslim vol. 2, Section Beneficence).The above removes any concept of inferiority leveled at women in Islam. Furthermore, there are many references in the Holy Qur’an that refer to the various spheres of life where the status of women hasbeen elevated. In summary, Islam is the first religion that gives women the right to an education, property rights, the right of inheritance, and freedom of marriage and divorce. Similar rights were not available to women in Europe for many centuries after the advent of Islam. Spiritual StatusThe Holy Qur’an repeatedly proclaims men and women’s equality in spiritual status: “But whoso does good works, whether male or female and is a believer, such shall enter Heaven”. (Ch.4: V.125)“Surely, men who submit themselves to God and women who submit themselves to Him, and believing men and believing women, and obedient men and obedient women and truthful men and truthful women, and men steadfast in their faith and steadfast women, and men who are humble and women who are humble, and men who give alms, and women who give alms, and men who fast and women who fast, and men who guard their chastity and women who guard their chastity, and men who remember Allah much and women who remember Him – Allah has prepared for all of them forgiveness and a great reward”. (Ch.33: V.36) The Holy Qur’an is unique amongst all scriptures, as It repeatedlyemphasizes this equality by addressing both men and women in its verses. Islam teaches that both men and women are equal in the sight of God. Allah states in the Holy Qur’an: “But whoso does good works, whether male or female, and is a believer, such shall enter Heaven, and shall not be wronged even as much as the little hollow in the back of a date-stone”. (Ch.4: V.125) “And think of the day when thou wilt see the believing men and the believing women, their light running before them and on their right hands, and it will be said to them, ‘Glad tidings for you this day! Gardens through which streams flow, wherein you will abide. That is the supreme triumph”. (Ch. 57: V.13) “Whoso acts righteously, whether male or female and is a believer, We will surely grant him a pure life; and We will surely bestow on suchtheir reward according to the best of their works”. (Ch.16: V.98) This makes clear that in Islam there is equality between men and women. Intellectual StatusOn the intellectual level, Islam stresses that education is equally important for men and women. The Holy Prophet(SA) said: ‘It is the duty of every Muslim man and every Muslim woman to acquire knowledge’ (Ibne Majah). Islam gave women the right to an education over 1500 years ago. Incontrast, it was not until 1886 that women were permitted to sit exams at Cambridge University and it was not until 1948 that the university would confer academic degrees on them. Women were first admitted to Oxford University in 1920, (google it). Economic StatusOn the economic front, Islam entitles women to possess money, property, and other assets. Ch.4: V.33 – … Men shall have their share of that which they have earned, and women a share of that which they have earned… Upon marriage, the husband is required to give his wife a dowry which then becomes her exclusive property. Although the primary responsibility of a woman is to take care of her children and her home, as in Islam women are homemakers and home builders, yet she can work for financial gains, to contribute and to support the husband. Islam also gives her inheritance rights, making it a requirement for women to get their determined share. In terms of inheritance, the Qur’an clearly states that “For men is a share of that which parents and near relations leave; and for women is a share of that which parents and near relations leave, whether it be little or much – a determined share”. (Ch.4: V.8) In England, women could not own their own property until 1882 any property a woman had would automatically become her husband’s (Google it). Islam, on the other hand, has always given women economic rights including ownership of assets and property, earnings from work and rights of inheritance. It is interesting to contrast this against the fact that widows in England gained the right to inherit their husband’s property after 1890 – a right that Islam had given to women over twelve centuries earlier. Social StatusIslam elevated the social status of women by ensuring that they are treated respectfully by their husbands, sons, and fathers. A husband and wife have an equal role to play in providing support,comfort, and protection for one another, fitting each other like a garment fits the body. {They are a garment for you and you are a garment for them. (Ch. 2:188)} The Holy Prophet(saw) has said, ‘The best among you is he who is best in his treatment towards his wife.’ (Abu Daud) Women also have equal rights in

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ALHAJI OWOLABI DONATES MOSQUE TO AHMADIYYA

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Alhaji Abbas Owolabi, the Branch President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Abuja has donated a newly built mosque to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The mosque is located at Oke Ayo Eleshinmeta, Aba Alamu, Apata, Ibadan. The mosque, which was commissioned by the Amir (National President) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola is a modest one. It is measured 60 x 50m and can accommodate over 130 worshippers at once. The donor also donated a two-bedroom apartment to serve as a mission house for the missionary in charge of the mosque. In a chat with our correspondent, Alhaji Owolabi disclosed that the donation was made in loving memory of his mother Alhaja Risikat Aduke Owolabi who passed away in 2016. While thanking the Amir for the eventual commissioning of the project, Alhaji Owolabi commended the efforts of Jamaat members around the area in making the dream a reality and also appealed to them to make the area a full-fledged Jamaat where five daily prayers, as well as Jumaat prayers, will be observed. In his first Friday sermon in the mosque, the Amir hailed the initiative of the Owolabi Family leading to the donation of the mosque and mission house to the Jamaat, adding that it was a move worthy of emulation going by the divine rewards attached to such act. He also requested worshippers to observe congregational prayers and relate among themselves with unity and harmony, and eschew bad feelings, hatred and evil acts. He said: “Anyone who built mosque has a great reward from God Almighty. It is one of the good deeds we can leave behind in this world. Meanwhile, all mosques are owned by God. No one can claim ownership of a mosque. True believers are expected to worship in the new mosque. Don’t keep grudges among yourselves, kindly love one another and live with peace and harmony so that your prayers will be answered by God Almighty.” “Members are requested to seek the pleasure of Allah alone, do not associate any partner with Him. Forgive whoever offends you and return evil deeds with goodness. Be a role model and emulate Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in all respect. Always strive to observe congregational prayers and never abandon the mosque.”

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AMIR COMMISSIONS SCHOOL, MISSION HOUSE AT APATA

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The Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola recently embarked on a day working visit to Apata Branch of the Muslim organization to commission some laudable projects. Dr. Fashola who was accompanied by eminent personalities from the National Headquarters commenced the activities lined up for the day with the commissioning of Fadl- Omar Comprehensive College Apata, a school under the supervision of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Apata Branch. The Branch President Alhaji Teslim Oniyide stated that the zeal to provide sound and qualitative secular and Islamic education led to the establishment of the school. He, therefore, requested prayers from all members for the progress of the school. Amir further proceeded to Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Gbekuba/Ogbagba, Apata to commission the newly built three-bedroom mission house. He also commissioned the Branch Tabligh vehicle, a Peugeot 504 car. In his remarks, Amir commended the activities of the Branch members which aimed at promoting the true teachings and preachings of Islam as exemplified by the Holy Prophet (saw) and Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as). He urged them not to rest in their oars and achieve greater feats that are pleasing to Almighty Allah. Among the entourage of Amir are: the General Secretary AMJN Alhaji Abbas Iromini and the Sadr (National Leader) Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Elders wing) Alhaji Abdul Waheed Adeoye.

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AMIR ATTENDS OSUN POST RAMADHAN GRAND LECTURE

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Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola, the Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria was a special guest of honour at the annual post-Ramadhan grand lecture organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organization, Osun State held at Ansarudeen Central Mosque Ejigbo, Osun State. His attendance at the programme was part of the itinerary of his one-day working visit to the State and was accompanied by the Naib Amir (Deputy National President) South West region Alhaji AbdulAzeez Alatoye, the General Secretary AMJN Alh Abbas Iromini and National Secretary for Agriculture Prof. Abdur Rahman Abdullah. Delivering his lecture on the topic of the day titled: ” Contemporary Challenges and Its Impact on Human Development, ” the guest lecturer and the National Secretary for Tabligh (Preaching) AMJN Dr. Saheed Olurotimi Timehin highlighted some of the challenges hindering the growth and development of human race in the country. These include political challenges, economic challenges, moral and spiritual challenges as well as security challenges. He traced the genesis of Nigeria’s problems to the forceful amalgamation of the two halves of the country- Northern and Southern protectorates in 1914 by the British. A decision he said, was taken by the Westerners to satisfy their selfish motives of improving their economic activities to the detriment of the indigenous people. Dr. Timehin said the country is at the brink of total collapse due to the nonchalant attitudes and selfish interest of the government, and if necessary machinery is not put in place, aggrieved Nigerians may soon wage war against the government. He added that Nigerians are suffering and that the constitution only favors the looters and not the masses. Way out of Bad Governance According to him, one of the surest means of solving the contemporary problems affecting human development is for the government to provide good governance at all levels. That government must re-orientate and empower the youths, provide the basic amenities needed by all to survive. He also said there was an urgent need to review the constitution to correct some flaws it contained. The senior lecturer of Arabic Studies at Lagos State University also urged all Muslims to understand and fear God Almighty and pray fervently for His intervention. Dr. Timehin further admonished youths not to be indolent and lazy. That youth must strive to be self-reliant and upgrade their status in their various professions. Dr. Fashola, in his remarks, opined that the political process in Nigeria has been faulty ab initio hence the prevalence of bad governance in all government parastatals but believed the problem could be a nip in the bud with collective and sincere prayers. He also advised the government to expedite actions on improving the living standard of the populace.

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AHMADIYYA COMMUNITY OPENS NEW INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

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The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark the opening of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s new headquarters in Islamabad, Tilford, UK. In his keynote address to a gathering of over 300 guests, including Members of Parliament, Members of the House of Lords, Members of the Armed Forces, various other dignitaries and local residents and neighbours, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad began by expressing his gratitude and appreciation to the guests in attendance and to the neighbours of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s new headquarters in Islamabad.  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:“I wish to offer my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to our neighbours and to all the local residents in this area, as well as to the local Council members who have shown immense generosity and proved that they are tolerant and open-minded by enabling us to redevelop this complex.”  His Holiness spoke about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s historical ties to the site and explained that the 25-acre site (now 33-acres) was purchased in 1985. The site had previously been used as a boarding school, which had closed  in 1977 and remained unused until the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community purchased and renamed the property as Islamabad “Chapter 4, verse 37 of the Holy Quran imposes a code of moral values which true Muslims must adopt and live their lives by and it guides them about how to interact with other members of society. Where on the one hand, the verse states that Muslims must worship Allah the Almighty alone and not associate any partners with Him, it also commands them to show compassion and love to all mankind.”  “The verse then categorically states that Muslims must fulfil the rights of their neighbours, including those with whom they have personal relations and those with whom they do not. Fulfilling the rights of neighbours means that Muslims must treat their neighbours with grace and compassion and be ever ready to help them in their times of need and times of grief. It means to respect them and to hold them in the highest regard.”  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad further elaborated upon who is meant by a ‘neighbour’ according to Islamic teachings.  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:  “According to Islam, the definition of a neighbour is extremely far-reaching. The Founder of Islam, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that a person’s neighbours are not just those who live in the immediate vicinity but include at least the nearest 40 houses. In light of this, we consider all of the people living in this area and even those who may travel on the roads near this site as our neighbours.”  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad informed the audience that he had instructed Ahmadi Muslims to treat all local residents and neighbours of Islamabad with the utmost courtesy and respect at all times.  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:  “It is incumbent upon all Ahmadi Muslims, whether they live here at Islamabad, whether they live locally or even if they just travel here to attend the prayers, to follow the laws, to be considerate at all times and to fulfil the rights of our wide circle of neighbours and to try to ensure that no distress or disturbance is ever caused to them.”  Leading by example, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad himself made a beautiful promise to the local residents and neighbours of the Islamabad site.  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:  “I personally pledge that I will uphold and honour your rights and strive to care for all of you and I will continually urge the members of our Community to do the same.”  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:  “Allah the Almighty has commanded Muslims that it is not enough for them to merely worship in the Mosque but they must serve their local communities and constantly strive to help those who are in need. In fact, Allah the Almighty states that the prayers of those who fail in their duties to mankind are worthless and will never be accepted by Him.”  His Holiness spoke about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Mosques the world over and explained that wherever the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community builds mosques, serving humanity and the local community becomes an integral part of the Mosque and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s presence. 

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SHOCKING REVELATION ABOUT VITAMINS AND MINERALS DEFICIENCY

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According to UNICEF’s Global Damage Assessment Report, one-third of the world’s population suffer from vitamins and minerals deficiencies leading to debilitating bodies, minds, energies, and economic prospects of nations. In fact, UNICEF’s Executive Director, Carol Bellamy, warned that: “It is no longer a question of treating severe deficiency in individuals. It is a question of reaching out to whole populations to protect them against the devastating consequences of even moderate forms of vitamin and mineral deficiency.” What the above means for the world is the impairment of millions of growing young minds and dangerous reduction in national IQs. If you thought vitamin and mineral deficiencies were a thing of the past, think again. Here are some statistics that you may be very shocked to learn: Surprised? A lot of people are. It’s easy to believe that deficiencies were something that happened long ago when food wasn’t as prevalent as it is now. People would have only what they harvested or hunted right then. They didn’t have the ability to process foods and make them last as we can today. That often meant that their diets didn’t contain a wide variety of food so certain vitamins and minerals would, of course, be missing. But, today there’s food on almost every corner, so how is it that we’re deficient in anything? Well, deficiencies go beyond just the foods you eat. There are certain behaviors or conditions that can put you at risk for not absorbing enough vitamins and minerals. Here are just a few: The list goes on and on. Some people even develop deficiencies in the name of health! For example, some diets promote excessively limiting or even eliminating whole groups of food to help you lose weight. The cabbage soup diet is one of them. That’s where you can eat nothing but cabbage soup all day, every day. While most people aren’t on those types of eating plans for any length of time, if it’s a way of eating you consistently go back to, you may be increasing your odds of developing a deficiency. Probably one of the most common ways of eating that eliminates certain food groups is vegetarianism. In the name of health, spiritual belief or animal rights, vegetarians vow to not eat certain things. There are several diverse types of vegetarians. For instance, a vegan is someone who doesn’t eat any kind of food that used animal products as an ingredient or even in the processing phase. They don’t eat eggs, dairy or honey. If someone is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, that means that they don’t eat meat or shellfish, but they do eat eggs and dairy; that’s the general vegetarianism. Pescatarians don’t eat meat like lamb or pork, but they will eat fish. While each form of eating has certain health benefits, they also have higher risks of deficiencies because they’re cutting out categories of food that are high in vitamins and minerals. Red meat has a high amount of iron, zinc and riboflavin. So, if you remove these foods from your diet, you risk not getting enough of these important minerals in your body. Milk and dairy products are extremely high in calcium and vitamin D. Cut those out, and you must find other ways for your body to get it. The point is that you could be doing things that are putting you at risk and not even realize it. And, if you think that because you’re taking a multivitamin you aren’t at risk, you’re sadly mistaken. Unfortunately, your body doesn’t always process the multivitamins well enough to get everything out of them and use it. For example, if you take them on an empty stomach, your body will absorb fewer of the great vitamins and minerals they contain than if you take it with orange juice. Some people purchase multivitamins that have over 100% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) so that they don’t develop deficiencies, but that doesn’t always work either. For example, vitamins B and C are both water-soluble. That means that they may just be excreted from your body before it’s able to use them. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble. So, if you get too much of them, your body will hold onto them. The good news is that you won’t get a deficiency, but the bad news is that you risk taking them to toxic levels, which is a whole different concern! So, knowing all of this, could you be deficient in some necessary vitamins and minerals?

AMIR AMJN, Jama'at News

NEW AMIR SOLICITS TEAMWORK, SINCERE DEDICATION

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The new Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria Alhaji AbdulAzeez Folorunso Alatoye has called for unalloyed teamwork, rededication and overwhelming support of the National Executive officers and members of the Muslim organization in an effort to achieve a successful and hitch free administration. Alhaji Alatoye who resumes office on Monday 1st July 2019 made the call at the handing over ceremony held at the National Headquarters of the organization in Ojokoro, Lagos. It would be recalled that the Supreme Head of Ahmadiyya Community worldwide appointed Barrister Alatoye after the last shoora to succeed Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola who had been at the helms of affairs for 15years. In his speech, the new Amir who is a lawyer and tax consultant by profession opined that his administration will consolidate on the achievements and legacies of the immediate past regime and improved on them. This, he said, can only be achieved through total commitment and cooperation of all members. He thanked the former Amir for giving him the opportunity to have served in the capacity of Naib Amir (Deputy Head) for years and believed the system and administration of the organization is a continuum. The Amir, therefore, urged the incoming national executive members to be ready for the enormous task ahead. According to him, “ I have to commend Dr. Fashola for successfully steering the ship of the Ahmadiyya community in Nigeria for 15years. I have known him to be a strong individual and a spiritual person who is also energetic. The Jamaat is always proud of him in all respect. No doubt, the position of the Amir is an enormous task. The head can only succeed with the collective support of everyone. The system of the organization is a continuity,” he concluded. Barrister Alatoye assured that the new regime will strive to improve on whatever is on the ground in the interest of the Jamaat and not for personal gains. Hence, he charged the executive officers and everyone to work positively going forward. He noted that “ mindset is how do we improve on what we are doing now. If you pick any concept, there would be many approaches to that concept. We need to reposition ourselves. I will also request that we reduce arguments on issues and most importantly, refer ambiguous issues to the spiritual Head of the Ahmadiyya community and His Holiness for guidance and clarification. We must implement all the instructions of Huzur Aqdas (May Allah be his Helper), the Amir counseled. In his speech, Dr. Fashola said the Muslim organization was in safe hands with the new Amir and promised to give his full support for a successful regime. ” Alhaji Alatoye is a blessed person by all standards. He is a man of discipline, a man of God and a prayer warrior. He has all the qualities and attributes of a good leader. I will give him all the support needed because he also supported me a lot,” he said. Other New officers Similarly, new officers have emerged in eight positions of the Jama’at for the next three years. The new officers are Barrister Muhammad Bashir Badr who succeeded Dr. Saheed Timehin as the National Secretary Tabligh (Preaching). Alhaji Mudathir Dada replaced Dr. Qasim Akinreti as the National Secretary Isha’at (Publications). Alhaji Abdul Ghaniy Idrees also handed over to Alhaji Mudathir Adefarati as the Finance Secretary while Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu took over from Alhaji Hussein Sunmonu as the National Secretary External Affairs. Engineer M.A Alli equally succeeded Alhaji Muili Olagunju as the National Secretary General Affairs and Alhaji Z. A Junaid handed over to Engineer Shakirudeen Abdussalam as the National Secretary Wasayya (Wills). Mr. Hussein King replaced Alhaji Muheeb Idrees as the Internal Auditor while Engineer Abdul Waheed Adeoye handed over to Engineer Imran Adeyemi as the National Audio-Visual Secretary. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony include the Missionary In-charge Maulvi Afzal Ahmad Rauf; the Naib Amir, Northern zone Alhaji. Yaqeen Habeeb; Naib Amir Special Duties Alhaji Ahmed Alhassan and former Amir AMJN Alhaji Hussein Sunmonu.

For more than one hundred years the Ahmadiyya Muslim community has been leading a peaceful revival of Islam. From the time it was founded in India in 1889 it has enjoyed an unrivalled record for peace and for its efforts to build cohesive societies.

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