AllAfrica.com; The Majlis Khuddumul (male youth wing) of Ahmadiyaa Muslim Jama’at The Gambia on Thursday held its 30th annual national Itema (convention) at Nasir Senior Secondary School in Basse, Upper River Region (URR).

The theme of the convention was ‘a nation cannot be reformed without reforming its youths’. The four-day convention, which brought together participants from in and outside the country, was also meant to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Majlis Khuddumul. Speaking at the event, Tahir Ahmad Touray, the president of Majlis Khuddumul, told the gathering that the contemporary world is crying for peace because destruction is looming from every horizon. He said these dangers are due to greed and double standard in personal dealings and dealings amongst different peoples. According to him, these qualities are born of heedlessness to righteousness, the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (SAW). “All actions must be based on true and sincere intentions. As Ahmadi youth, our morals should be beyond blemish. Our love for our country should be exemplary. That is the commitment we have just made in the pledge we made at the beginning of the convention. This commitment can never be a reality if we are not immersed in the light of righteousness, humility and sincerity which are inextricably linked to the sincere belief in the unity of Allah Almighty” Touray said. Touray explained that Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya was formed on 4th February 2013 by Hadrat Mirza Bashiruddeen Mahmood Ahmad, the second Successor to the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi (AS). “The success of Islam in the early ages owes a lot to the feats of sacrifice and devotion of youth,” he noted.

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