Syed Mukarram Nazeer, Canada Correspondent
Over 230 Canadian khuddam performed waqf-e-arzi at Jalsa Salana UK 2025, from 24 July to 5 August 2025.
As they arrived in the UK, shuttles transported them to the jalsa gah. They went through the required security checks before making their way to their exclusive accommodation marquee.
During the Jalsa’s three days, khuddam benefitted from the blessed proceedings. They participated fully in Jumuah prayer and the Bai‘at ceremony, as well as attended the general sessions of Jalsa. They also had the opportunity to visit various exhibitions, such as the one by Makhzan-e-Tasaweer, each offering a unique experience.
Canadian khuddam were assigned duties as part of the windup team. Thus, as Jalsa came to an end on Sunday evening, a contingent of approximately 200 khuddam eagerly began working. The windup continued in the coming days, with each day bringing different tasks.
On 29 July, upon completion of their day’s work, a session was conducted with Sadr Majlis Ansarullah UK, Sahibzada Mirza Waqas Ahmad. He welcomed them to the UK and appreciated the contributions to the Jalsa. On another evening, they had the opportunity to visit Islamabad and offer Maghrib and Isha prayers behind Huzooraa.
On 1 August, after Fajr prayer, they performed the final windup of their accommodation marquee and made preparations to travel to Islamabad to offer Jumuah prayer behind Huzooraa. It was an emotional day for Canadian khuddam as Huzooraa mentioned their waqf-e-arzi during his sermon.
Each Khadim was presented with a certificate of appreciation with his name on it.
Following this, they were assembled into four groups of approximately 40 each and photographs with Huzooraa were taken.
Upon conclusion of the day, they moved to the Baitul Futuh Mosque, where they stayed for the remainder of their days in the UK. They visited relatives, did sightseeing in London and eventually caught their respective flights back to Canada.
At the conclusion of the trip, many khuddam recalled the experience they had – e.g., the challenges, the emotions, the moments of blessings, the presence of Huzooraa, etc. – and shared their overwhelming joy and emotions from this blessed trip.