Ayza Anwar, Muavina In-Charge Press & Media, Lajna Imaillah Canada
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Canada held its National Waqifaat-e-Nau ijtema on 13 September 2025, attended by over 1,300 members from across the country. The event catered to waqifaat of all ages, ranging from young girls in grade 1 to post-graduate professionals and married women, with tailored sessions for each group.
The ijtema began with recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by Hadith and reading out of the special message from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa by Sadr Lajna Imaillah Canada.
Throughout the day, attendees participated in age-specific sessions, designed to nurture both the spiritual and practical development of each waqifah. Participants engaged in presentations, workshops and interactive discussions on a variety of topics, such as the true meaning of waqf and sacrifice, navigating peer pressure, social media and screen time, and observing hijab and modesty. Topics also included balancing spiritual growth with academic and professional ambitions, as well as motherhood and the importance of teaching the Holy Quran at home.
Waqifaat took part in hands-on workshops on empathy, fitness, friendship and writing letters to Huzooraa. The day featured quiz competitions, panel discussions and personal reflections to help deepen their understanding of their purpose as waqifaat. A strong focus was placed on the book of the year, The Need for the Imam, reinforcing the core responsibility of a waqifa: to serve their faith and guide others back to their Creator.