Quran exhibition held in French Guiana
15th November 2024
Luqman Bajwa, Missionary, French Guiana
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya French Guiana organised a Quran Exhibition on 25-27 October 2024 at the mission house, welcoming visitors daily from 9 am until 6 pm. The guests were warmly welcomed with refreshments and short documentaries about the Jamaat, presented in both French and Arabic. Throughout the exhibition, the visitors were able to view the Holy Quran’s translations in over 20 different languages, and various verses and prophecies of the Holy Quran were displayed on roll-ups. Each formal visit concluded with a question-and-answer session. A dedicated book corner was arranged, where visitors could explore Jamaat literature. Several Afghan guests visited and stayed for an extended period. Two women expressed their appreciation, commenting that “they were truly happy to have decided to come here and felt as though they had known us forever, even though they had only been with us for a few hours.”
On the second day, a tabligh contact, Mubarak Mikaël Neker, expressed his satisfaction and decided to accept Islam Ahmadiyyat. On the final day, Mubarak Ashfaq Rabbani Sahib delivered a brief address, and we concluded the exhibition with a silent prayer.
source https://www.alhakam.org/quran-exhibition-held-in-french-guiana/
Tarbiyat event held for khuddam in Farafenni, The Gambia
15th November 2024
Muhammad Bashir Touray, Area Missionary, Maccarthy (CRR)
On 15 September 2024, a tarbiyat event was held for khuddam and atfal at the Farafenni Mission House, which was attended by 50 members. The formal event commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by four speeches on the importance of salat, sacrificing in the way of Allah, the significance of maintaining a strong connection with Khilafat, and the blessed life of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. Lamin Sahib, Area Missionary of Farafenni (NBR), also delivered a short speech, followed by a question-and-answer session. The session concluded with closing remarks by Muhammad Bashir Touray Sahib, a missionary, followed by a silent prayer.
source https://www.alhakam.org/tarbiyat-event-held-for-khuddam-in-farafenni-the-gambia/
Regional Interfaith Symposium hosted by Lajna Imaillah Halton-Niagara, Canada
15th November 2024
Hiba tul Baqi, General Secretary, Lajna Imaillah Halton-Niagara, Canada
On 6 October 2024, Lajna Imaillah Halton-Niagara hosted a regional interfaith symposium under the theme “Understanding Suffering Through the Lens of Faith.” The event was presided over by Sadr Lajna Imaillah Canada and was attended by guests from various faiths, including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Indigenous Spirituality, and Sikhism. 37 guests and 157 members from all seven majalis attended the symposium. Each faith representative shared insights into how suffering is understood and addressed within their respective traditions.
The open and encouraging discussions addressed current global challenges such as suffering and the urgent need for peace, emphasising the importance of unity in overcoming such trials. Dr Bushra Amjad Sahiba highlighted Islamic teachings on the topic, emphasising the Jamaat’s contributions to peace and harmony under the guidance of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. Other speakers included Dr Monalina Bhattacharya-Ray from Hinduism, Paige McIsaac from Christianity, Brenda Jacobs from Indigenous communities and Mandeep Kaur Marway from Sikhism. Exhibition booths introduced visitors to key aspects of Islam Ahmadiyyat, including the Holy Quran, blessed life of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, the Promised Messiahas, MTA and Humanity First.
Refresher course held for muballigheen and mu‘allimeen in Guinea-Bissau
8th November 2024
Zahid Ahmad Bhatti, Missionary, Guinea-Bissau
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Guinea-Bissau held a 10-day refresher course on 6-15 October 2024, aimed at deepening the understanding of Islamic teachings and the Jamaat’s administrative system. The total attendance was over 150, including muballigheen, mu‘allimeen, Quranic teachers and local imams. The daily schedule began with the Tahajjud prayer, followed by the Fajr prayer, lessons on the Quran, Fiqh Ahmadiyyat and comparative religions, covering topics such as the refutation of Jesus’ divinity, the events of the crucifixion and prophecies regarding the Holy Prophetsa. The participants also received an introduction to the Promised Messiah’sas writings and the Jamaat’s organisational structure. Each evening concluded with a question-and-answer session. The course also featured viewing sessions for MTA programmes, along with the live Friday sermon of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. The closing session included an address by the Missionary-in-Charge, Muhammad Ahsan Memon Sahib.
source https://www.alhakam.org/refresher-course-held-for-muballigheen-and-muallimeen-in-guinea-bissau/
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