Shahid Ahmad Masud, Regional Missionary Bondoukou, Ivory Coast
Khuddam ijtema and tarbiyati class
Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Bondoukou, Ivory Coast, arranged their first annual regional ijtema and second tarbiyati class for khuddam and atfal from 21 to 23 July 2023 at Baitul Ahad Mosque.
After the Asr prayer, the tarbiyati class commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran. I had the honour of delivering a speech at the event.
The focus of the class was to enhance the spiritual and physical capabilities of the khuddam and atfal. A total of 52 participants were present in the class.
The ijtema started with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya pledge, an Urdu poem, and a speech by the local missionary, Sawadogo Ahmad Sahib.
During the concluding session of the tarbiyati class and ijtema, prizes were distributed among the top performers of different academic and sports competitions.
A silent prayer concluded the event.
Lajna tarbiyati class and Jalsa Seerat-un-Nabi
Lajna Imaillah Bondoukou, Ivory Coast, organised its first tarbiyati class and Jalsa Seerat-un-Nabi on 22 and 23 July 2023. The tarbiyati class started with a recitation from the Holy Quran. The class consisted of two parts: education and sports. Two documentaries were played for members on television. Participants of the class also visited the museum in Bondoukou.
On 23 July 2023, Jalsa Seerat-un-Nabi was held, which started with the recitation from the Holy Quran with French translation, followed by a hadith and a poem. Afterwards, two speeches were delivered in French on the blessed life of the Holy Prophetsa and his relationship with Allah the Almighty.
A non-Ahmadi guest was also present at the jalsa. The event concluded with a silent prayer.