Syed Mukarram Nazeer, Canada Correspondent
During the year 2025, Majlis Ansarullah Canada continued its vital work of presenting the true, peaceful teachings of Islam to Canadians from various backgrounds. Here are the highlights of some of the most successful tabligh efforts.
Arabic Canadian Book Fair
The Arabic Canadian Book Fair, held annually in the City of Mississauga, Ontario, is a major cultural event dedicated to celebrating Arabic heritage, arts and literature. Its primary mission is to showcase a wide collection of Arabic books and serve as a cultural bridge for the community. Recognising the opportunity to connect with Arabic-speaking communities, a team of 14 Arab volunteers and six supporting Tabligh team members worked diligently over two days. The booth was strategically designed for maximum impact, prominently displaying the photograph of the Promised Messiahas via banners and a TV playing MTA Al-Arabia. The high visibility of Jamaat literature and visual aids ensured that countless attendees received exposure to the Jamaat’s message. Over the weekend, the dedicated teams engaged approximately 30-35 individuals in direct, purposeful discussions, successfully distributing close to 20 books and flyers, and establishing new contacts who expressed keen interest in further research.
58thKitchener & Waterloo Multicultural Festival
This high-profile, two-day event was held in the city of Kitchener, Ontario, drawing an estimated 5,000 visitors from various ethnicities and cultures. Two strategic spots were secured right at the entrance, ensuring maximum visibility for Jamaat’s message. The booth prominently displayed the photo of the Promised Messiahas and conveyed the message of peace to thousands of passersby. Over the weekend, dedicated ansar members from five majalis – Milton NW, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo – successfully distributed more than 800 flyers introducing Islam Ahmadiyyat and establishing 20 new contacts.
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), affectionately known as “The Ex”, is Canada’s largest annual community event and one of the top fairs in North America, attracting over 1.6 million visitors. This year, it was held from 15 August to 2 September. Established in 1879 as the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, it has a distinguished history as a national showcase, celebrating Canadian ingenuity, industry and diversity. This year, Majlis Ansarullah Canada had a booth in the Enercare Building. This prime location ensured that the photograph of the Promised Messiahas and the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat received daily exposure to a massive and diverse audience. 75 dedicated ansar members actively participated in rigorous morning and evening shifts throughout the exhibition’s duration. Amir Jamaat Canada, Lal Khan Malik Sahib; Missionary-In-Charge Jamaat Canada, Abdul Rashid Anwar Sahib and Secretary Tabligh Jamaat Canada, Farhan Iqbal Sahib, also visited the stall.