Usama Umar Joya, Missionary, Mayotte Island
From 23 to 27 April 2024, Ashfaq Rabbani Sahib, Naib Wakil-ut-Tabshir, visited Mayotte Island under the direction of Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa.
On day one, he visited the primary prayer centre, and then inaugurated a new school building facilitated by Humanity First, catering for the educational needs of underprivileged children on the island. Afterwards, Rabbani Sahib and Faiz Nosheerwan Ahmad Sahib, Jamaat’s architectural consultant, toured potential sites for the construction of Mayotte’s first mosque. The day culminated in an introductory session, allowing members to engage in discussion.
On the second day, Rabbani Sahib consulted with local architects and advised on future construction endeavours. He then visited the home of a devout Ahmadi family. A meeting was held with the local mayor, wherein discussions not only elucidated the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat’s ethos but also invited the mayor to partake in the upcoming Jalsa Salana UK.
On the third day, Rabbani Sahib visited the Lajna Centre, an essential hub for women’s education within the Community. Here, directives concerning the centre’s maintenance and security were imparted.
On the fourth day, Rabbani Sahib led the Jumuah prayer and, during his sermon, elucidated principles vital for strengthening the bond of allegiance with Khilafat.
