The Majlis Khuddam Ahmadiyya, youth group of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Nigeria, will hold its 44th Annual National Youth Convention at the Federal Government College Ikirun, State of Osun, from Thursday 13th to Sunday 17th April, 2017.
The annual convention, which has been held every year since 1972, will discuss the theme: Equity, Justice and Good Conscience: the true creative principles.
Discussions at the Convention are expected to underscore the role of these three creative principles as crucial to the building of a moral, humane and forward-looking society, with the lead paper to be delivered by an erudite Islamic scholar and motivational speaker, Muallim Abass Agbaje.
Highlights of the convention include free health care delivery at the palace of Akirun of Ikirun; a public lectureon the topic Islamic Solutions to Economic Recession to be delivered by Muallim Abdul-Waiz Apooyin, national president of the Ahmadi Muslim Students’ Association. As part of the convention, Ahmadi youths will also engage in a community development exercise in Ikirun township. The convention will also feature a peace procession in the town.
One of the principal objectives of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, founded in Nigeria in 1972, is the moral and spiritual training of youth through a mixture of religious and secular activities. It is dedicated to ensuring its members develop and excel in qualities such as piety, honesty and fair dealing so that they can better contribute to the country in which they live. The motto of the Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is “Nations Cannot be Reformed Without the Reformation of the Youths”.
As a reflection of this motto, the activities of MKA are not limited to the Muslim community. It serves the needs of all members of society irrespective of colour, race, religion or creed and promotes interfaith dialogue and co-operation in order to promote peace and harmony. As part of this year’s Annual Convention, Ahmadiyya youths will engage in activities such as speech contests, Quran recitation competition, sports events, quiz competitions among others.
Speakers at the event will include Barrister Asmowiyy Raji, Comrade Abdu-Rafi Abdul-Qadir and other dignitaries.
Dignitaries expected at the event include the Executive Governor of the State of Osun, His Excellency Gov. Abdur-Rauf Aregbesola; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II; the Akinrun of Ikirun Oba Raufu Olayiwola Olawale Adedeji; Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye; the Timi of Ede, Oba Muniru Adesola Lawal; the Chief Imam of Ikirun, the Amir (Head) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Nigeria, Dr. Mashhud Adenrele Fashola, Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Nigeria, leaders of auxiliary bodies of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. Others include President, National Youth Council of Nigeria, officials of National and State Youth Councils, Osun State Ministry Officials, Commissioner for Youth & Sports, Heads of Voluntary Youth Organizations, Heads of Religious Organizations, among others.
A high point of the event will be the presentation of awards of excellence to state chapters of the organization who have excelled in different categories. This award ceremony rewards performance over the last one year of activities in the organization.
May Allah make it reality. MKA-Nigeria!
Zindabad!!!
Alhamdulillah, in sha Allah we shall rule the world, bring the real image about Islam, and our enemies shall follow us,all we need for now is patience and unity
وعد الله الذين آمنوا و عملوا الصالحات منكم ليستخفلنهم في الأرض كما استخلف الذين من قبلهم وليمكنن لهم دينهم الذي ارتضى لهم وليبدلن لهم من يعد خوفعم أمنا ،
Alhamdulillah to be among the righteous ones