Nawaa`e Waqfe Nau Volume 1 Issue 1 November 2010 Waqfe Nau USA Newsletter Ameer Sahib s Message Ameer Jama`at USA Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar National Secretary Waqfe Nau Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary Chief Editor Imran Jattala Editors Mansoor Ahmad Madiha Qureshi Please send any information regarding Waqfe Nau to wnnewsletter@waqfenau.us Online Waqfe Nau Classes www.blogtalkradio.com/ waqfenau www.waqfenau.us Inside this Issue Kudthba Summary 18-19 syllabus Rededication Online Class Pictures UK Jalsa Salana US Jalsa Salana Jamia Orientation 2-6 7-8 9 10 10-11 Editors Notes 12 Hazur in his very recent Khutba has directed us all, especially the Waqifeen Nau themselves, on the importance of the Tehreek-e Waqfe Nau. The place of Waqifeen-e nau has been laid out so that a path is charted out for all, those who choose to go to the Jamia as well as those Waqifeen who stay the course with non- Jamia education. This newsletter is a way to bring cohesion among all who are involved, parents as well as the children and grown ups. This should be a way to bring individual as well as collective accomplishments of the goals, as given by Hazrat Khalifatul Masieh Al-Khamis. Insha'Allah. Wassalam Ahsanullah Zafar Message from Nai b Ameer and Missionay Incharge USA According to the Holy Quran the successful people are those who believe, dedicate themselves to worshiping Allah and spend in His way, and for His sake, from what He has given them. So all of us who have dedicated our lives for the work of God must strengthen our belief in Allah. This is possible only through prayer and by sacrificing from what we have been given by God in the service of His creation. This simple but powerful formula is visible in every moment of the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. So we must embrace this message wholeheartedly but the question is: How is this possible? The answer to this, amazingly, is also that we devote ourselves to prayer, and become prepared to sacrifice and suffer for the sake of goodness. May Allah bless us with His love and may He enable us to live lives wholly filled with His worship and service to His creation. Amen! Wasalam, Naseem Mahdi Message from the National Secretary Waqfe Nau, USA It is with sheer mercy and blessings of Allah Ta`ala that USA Waqfe Nau scheme is entering now into the practical phases of life. I am grateful to Almighty Allah that Waqfe Nau Department is starting a Newsletter for the benefit of USA Waqfe Nau boys and girls. This will be a good communication tool between the Department and Waqifeene Nau and will strengthen the brotherhood and sisterhood bonds among themselves as well. In the light of Hudhoor Anwar aba s Friday sermon of October 22, 2010, we all need to accelerate our pace of work and make our contacts frequent and communications stronger. It is our obligation to listen and obey to Hudhoor Anwar aba s all directives. We are required to inform the Markaz promptly at each milestone achieved by every Waqfe Nau boy and girl in USA. This newsletter will fulfill this need and will be able to convey important messages and instructions promptly. Cont d, Page. 6
Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih Al Khamis aba s Khutba Summary Requirements of Waqfe Zindagi (Life dedication) and Waqfe Nau Delivered by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (at), the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at Baitul Futuh Mosque, London on October 22, 2010 Hudhur gave a discourse on the fine requirements of Waqfe Zindagi (life-dedication) in his Friday Sermon today, highlighting the aspirations of the scheme of Waqfe Nau. He began the exposition by reciting the following two Quranic verses: And let there be among you a body of men who should invite to goodness, and enjoin equity and forbid evil. And it is they who shall prosper. (3:105) It is not possible for the believers to go forth all together. Why, then, does not a party from every section of them go forth that they may become well versed in religion, and that they may warn their people when they return to them, so that they may guard against evil? (9:122) Eastablishment of Life-dedication Hudhur explained that these verses cite a group of people who dedicate their lives for religion and with the grace of God from the time of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) such a system has been prevalent in our Community. In the second Khilafat, lifededication process was properly established, the Jamia was further organised and missionaries were sent abroad. These missionaries accomplished great feats. With the grace of God, with Tabligh and Tarbiyyat activities they introduced the Jama at and this work continues to this day. Apart from Indian and Pakistani missionaries, people from other backgrounds also joined the system, especially Indonesians and Africans. May God enable them to serve with sincerity. There is another group of people in the life-devotees and these are professionals like doctors and teachers. Just as the needs of the Community are increasing and Tabligh work is extending so are the needs to have more people with religious knowledge who can carry off Tarbiyyat and Tabligh work. Need of Dedication Hudhur said it is clear from the aforementioned verses that it is not possible for every single individual of the Community to be constantly involved in this work and that is why a separate group of people is needed. In spite of the fact that in another place every member of the Ummah has been given responsibility but it is also stated that running of the worldly matters is also essential. Therefore, those who are busy cannot give all their time to religious work. In addition, neither everyone s temperament is suited to do this work in a fine manner nor does everyone have the required religious knowledge and every single person cannot be given special training. Thus, there should be a body of people who should seek religious knowledge with complete concentration and then spread it. Hudhur said, MashaAllah, there are many in our Community who, in spite of having worldly professions, have great compassion for religion, but their schedules do not allow them to give time as they would like to. This is why God states that there should be people who dedicate their lives. As Islam is a global religion, such a body of people should be from every part of the world. Extending it further, every nation should be represented in it, as the temperament and psychology of each nation is different and thus people can do Tabligh in accordance to this. Hudhur said our Community operates on this principle and with God s grace people from different nations and backgrounds are part of the group who dedicate their lives. As the Community grows there is also need for this body of people to grow. Waqfe Nau Scheme Observing such a need, and with God s guidance, Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih IV (may Allah have mercy on him) initiated the Waqfe Nau scheme, with taqwa (righteousness) as its basic principle. He asked parents to dedicate their offspring prior to birth and declare like the mother of Hadhrat Maryam: My Lord, I have vowed to Thee what is in my womb be dedicated to Thy service. So do accept it of me; (3:36) Hudhur said when mothers dedicate their children with this prayer, they have a huge responsibility to raise the children in a way that they spend their lives in the way of God while honouring the dues. They should pray through out the pregnancy that may the child stay free of worldly filth and be a sincere servant of faith. Parents Responsibilities After the birth of the child their Tarbiyyat should be such they are made aware of their Wafq from an early age, so that when the child reaches adolescence he or she dedicates him or herself with sincerity. The parents should remember that it is for them to prepare the child for Waqf, so that they present an accomplished young person to the Khalifa of the time and the Community for service of God.
Page 3 Hazoor s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... Hudhur said it is erroneous to presume that as one s child is Waqfe Nau the Community will look after his or her Tarbiyyat from the beginning. A Waqfe Nau organization is in place, and the Community provides guidance. A commission of Waqfe Nau is established in Rabwah and a department operates in Qadian. In London the department works on a central level under direct guidance of the Khalifa of the time. Parents and Local Secretaries In local branches Waqfe Nau secretaries have the responsibility of education and training of the children as well as counseling and guidance to make them active members of the Community. In spite of all this it remains a huge responsibility of the parents. Waqfe Nau is a most important scheme to fulfill future needs of the Community. Understanding this need, parents as well as the Waqfe Nau department should be fully active. In some areas, the department is not as active as it should be. They need to rectify this so that when these children enter practical life they can save their respective people and also attain betterment themselves. Indeed, it is the parents duty to raise every single child in a good way; the Community cannot afford to lose any child. But the Waqfe Nau children should be told from early childhood that their mannerism etc. should make them distinct from others and no finger should ever point to them. It is the task of both the parents and the administration to raise awareness of the Waqfe Nau syllabus among the children so that they are aware of their dedication to faith. The children should be self-motivated to learn about faith because forcible learning cannot benefit the spirit of Waqf. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said people who can dedicate themselves to faith are needed. Instructions to Jamia Students Hudhur said those Waqfeen (life-devotees) who dedicate their lives after learning religion or those Waqfe Nau children who are studying at various Jamias should remember that the religion to follow is the one taught by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). Hadhrat Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) explained to us that his deportment was a personification of the Holy Qur an. Although everyone is commanded to follow the blessed model of the Holy Prophet (peace and mercy of Allah be on him), those who dedicate their lives have a greater obligation towards this. They should establish good models so that they can summon people to God. Elucidating his expectation of those who dedicate their lives to faith the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said they should put their words in practice. Hudhur said he wished to say to all Waqfeen and those studying at Jamias to always keep this in view and to always selfreflect if their knowledge and their practices are comparable. Lest while we preach that negligence in Salat is a sin we are ourselves indolent in this regard. And while we advice others against bad practices at weddings which are harmful innovations, regarding which the Khalifa of the time and the administration of the Community does not allow us, which God, His Prophet and the Promised Messiah have disallowed, we ignore those practices at the weddings of our children or relatives. Or we attend weddings where these practices take place and do not advice against them or do not walk away from places where they are taking place. If religious knowledge has been sought, it should be practiced upon. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said Waqfeen should be completely free from arrogance and conceit. Hudhur said each person who is Waqf should self-reflect, those who are practicing as well as those who are at Jamia. This year the first contingent of Waqfe Nau are graduating from Jamia Canada. It is possible that some Waqfe Nau are already missionaries in Pakistan. It should be remembered that humility is a missionary s distinction; however, it is also important to maintain dignity. Promised Messiah as Instructions to the Waqfeen Instructing the Waqfeen, the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said, they should study his books abundantly, so that their level of knowledge is of an excellent level. Hudhur said this is important both for those who are practicing their Waqf or those at Jamia. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said it is also important for a missionary to be thrifty/economical. He said if they are not economical enough according to his principles they cannot be given complete responsibility. Hudhur explained that the said principle is the model of the Companions of the Prophet (may Allah be pleased with them) who underwent extreme frugality. Hudhur said God granted the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) elder missionaries whose thrift was enviable. Today, the Community s finances are better and with God s grace efforts are made to look after missionaries, although lack and hardship still occur in places. However, once life-dedication is made for the sake of religion these difficulties have no significance. There are Jamias in the UK, Germany and Canada and the Canadian students are about to step out in the practical world. Students from Jamias in Indonesia and Africa are posted locally but students of Jamias in the Western world should be mindful that they will have to go wherever they are posted. This is the spirit of Waqf. It is possible that they are posted in Africa and are troubled by the harsh weather conditions there. There are many facilities available nowadays. The early missionaries faced a lot of hardships.
Page 4 Hazoor s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... Incidents of Early Missionaries Next Hudhur related incidents of some early missionaries to illustrate the level of their sacrifice. Hadhrat Syed Shah Muhammad sahib served for eighteen consecutive years in Indonesia. He lived on a very small allowance and never asked for help. He supplicated God for all his needs. On his return to Pakistan from Indonesia via sea he only had one overcoat and two outfits. The thought crossed his mind on the ship that he was returning after such a long period of time and did not even have new clothes to wear on arrival at Rabwah. He then felt that he should not have had such a wish, it was against the spirit of Waqf. He repented. When the ship docked at Singapore he saw a man carrying a bundle approach the ship. The man went to the captain of the ship, spoke to him and then came to Shah sahib, and embraced him, telling him that he was an Ahmadi. He explained he was a tailor and had read about Shah sahib s trip back to Rabwah via Singapore in Al Fazl. It was his wish to meet him and give him a gift. As he had seen his photographs he also had some idea of his size, so he had made him some clothes. It brought tears to Syed Shah sahib s eyes how God had inspired an unknown Ahmadi to fulfill his wish. He wrote that if a missionary only turns to God for help, and does not ask anyone else, God provides from the unseen. One of the sons of Maulana Ghulam Ahmad sahib Farrukh wrote that on return from serving abroad his father was posted at Hyderabad. He was given a small, dilapidated residence but his family was happy that their father would be near them. Seeing the rundown state of the house they asked him to request for some repair work. He got his family together and explained to them with love and wisdom that suppressing every wish and not making demands was a motto of Waqf. Life s hardships should be accepted at every step to please God. Once, one of his sons who was an army officer and other children who had good employments, asked him to seek retirement and let them serve him. He told them he would respond them the next day. They thought he would probably agree to their request and were quite pleased. Next day, he sat them down and told them that he was an extremely humble man and their request had shaken his heart and mind. He said he had pledged to God that he would spend his life in Waqf and he feared lest he slipped in his pledge. Therefore, he said, his children should never again make such a request and should instead pray that he fulfilled his pledge. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said that a Waqf person should be able to endure the hardships of travelling, who could go from village to village and inform people about his advent. Hudhur said in the early days missionaries in India and Africa endured many hardships as funds were limited and there was much opposition. There are many incidents of Maulana Nazir Ahmad Ali sahib where village people expelled him from their village and he spent the night in jungles in Africa. Today the good reputation of the Community in Africa is due to the hard work of these elders. Maulwi Sadeeq Amritsari sahib writes that after WWII he and Maulana Nazir sahib decided to do some Tabligh in Sierra Leone. The village they wanted to go to was across the river, and they took a boat to get to it. Maulana Nazir had been there previously, so there was already some opposition there. Some of the village people claimed to have Arab origin and deemed themselves to be proper Muslims. They had spread misinformation about Ahmadiyyat in the village and people had therefore decided not to provide any accommodation on any subsequent visit. The two missionaries simply wanted to remove the misconceptions and take the message of Ahmadiyyat Islam to the village. They planned to stay at the village for a few days. They went to the bungalow of the village chief who used to get a hospitality grant. The chief was not available and the other responsible people were hostile and there was no one to help. The students who accompanied the missionaries were African so they found accommodation but the two were left wandering in the jungle. They met a Lebanese Muslim who took them home and fed them. Neither he asked nor did they tell him that they had nowhere to stay. So, they sat by the river, an area infested by poisonous snakes and crocodiles. However, God kept them safe. As they could not sleep, they walked by the river side and then sat down. They read Quranic verses, talked about faith and then Maulana Nazir led a long and pathos-filled prayer for guidance of the village people and triumph of Ahmadiyyat. They walked some more. At 3 am they went to the mosque to offer Tahajjud. In the dark they heard strange noise from inside the mosque and a herd of goats emerged. Such was the state of the mosque of those who called themselves Muslims. The two cleaned the mosque and offered Tahajjud. Later, they gave Adhan for Fajr. Having listened the Adhan, people started to come to the mosque. When they saw them offer their Salat they said there was no difference in the way they observed Salat. Hudhur said later Ahmadiyyat spread there. Sacrifice and Enduring Hardships Thus is a true and practical demonstration of lifededication for faith. Hudhur said Waqf is a process in which one has to forgo one s wishes and endure hardships. Our newcomers to missionary work as well as Waqfe Nau members should keep these matters in view before embarking on the practical side. They should
Page 5 Hazoor s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... also be aware of these issues during their education and be prepared. Hudhur said many Jamia student were present before him. They should start thinking on these lines from now onward. Hudhur said a few had withdrawn their Waqf when they had heard of their posting. Therefore, preparations should be made from early on that hardships will be endured. Hudhur said this message of his was particularly for Jamia students. Hudhur said a good number of Waqfe Nau are studying in Jamias. They should try and always fulfill the pledge their parents made in view of the sacrifices of the elders and expectations of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Hudhur said a missionary should exude humility but also maintain a sense of dignity at the same time. They should never express their wishes in front of anyone. Hudhur said he has had personal experience of this in Africa, when times were extremely hard. But hardship should be borne without letting go of dignity. He urged experienced missionaries not to be influenced by worldliness. He said each missionary is a representative of the Khalifa of the time. He asked their families not to put undue pressure on them from a worldly perspective. The Community tries to facilitate matters but economic crisis is increasing around the world, therefore in spite of efforts inflation cannot be dealt with. The dignity of a missionary and a life-devotee is in never to mention his troubles to anyone. Only supplicate and ask God. With the grace of God, today we have similar examples as those of elders of early days but some can be impatient. Life-devotees should live within their means. Hudhur said wives of missionaries should not make undue demands and should be their helpers in the great task and the great spiritual exercise for which they have dedicated themselves. Every missionary and life devotee should remember the words of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) that he said at the time of inauguration of Madrassa Ahmadiyya, He said: This Madarassa should become a source of propagation of Islam. It should produce such scholars and boys who dedicate their lives and abandon worldly employments and objectives to adopt service of faith. Administrative Matters regarding Waqfe Nau Hudhur explained a few administrative matters regarding Waqfe Nau. He said a large number of Waqfe Nau boys and girls do not join Jamia to attain religious knowledge. They choose different fields. The Community is also in need of expertise in these fields. Therefore they should consult the Centre at every stage of their studies. Currently, there are 14,500 Waqfe Nau children over the age of 15 years. At this age they should themselves fill the Waqf forms. Theirs is now an age of awareness. They should decide whether they wish to continue with their Waqfe or not. It is vital for them to inform the Centre of this. Those who do not wish to join the Jamia should write in, explaining their interests and seek advice about further education. It is not for them to decide for themselves. Waqfe Nau secretaries need to be very active. They should gather the information and relate it to the Centre. Hudhur said up till now Waqfe Nau children had to decide whether or not they wished to keep their Waqf at the age of 15 years. But now Hudhur extended it to after they finished their studies. After which they should write in explaining their education and whether or not they wish to carry on with their Waqf. Hudhur said it is the task of the Waqfe Nau secretaries to ensure that they write in and formally inform the Centre. 90% of Waqfe Nau children over the age of 15 years are receiving education outside Jamias. A formal report should be prepared on this. Whether they are educated in Jamia or not, it is essential for Waqfe Nau children to gain religious knowledge. There is a Waqfe Nau syllabus up to the age of 19 years which can be extended to 20 years. It is important to study it and sit the exam. It should be the aim of the Waqfe Nau secretaries that there is 100% participation in this and the exam results should be sent to the Centre. Proper Procedures for Applying for Waqfe Nau Hudhur said often circulars are sent out but most Jama ats do not respond. So, Hudhur reiterated a few points. He said it is necessary that parents send a written application for Waqfe Nau prior to the birth of a child. It is not right to apply after the birth of a child. Some people also write about other matters/problems when they apply for Waqfe Nau. Hudhur said as the letters are forwarded to relevant departments, they should write about their other matters separately. Parents should send applications themselves and not other relatives, as the responsibility of Tarbiyyat lies with the parents. In Africa sometimes instructions are not followed through. Unless clearance is received from the Centre, no child can be included in Waqfe Nau. Applications of adopted children should also be made prior to birth and the child s biological parentage will be noted down in records. It is also important that parents have the child s details registered in central records and obtain a reference number. Some parents fail to register for a long period and then complain that there is no record for their child. When children reach the age of 15 years, local and national Waqfe Nau secretaries should get them to renew their dedication. Re-dedication As Hudhur has now explained, they should also renew their dedication after finishing their studies. There is a great need to update this record otherwise we cannot properly ascertain our requirements about how many
Page 6 Hazoor s Friday Sermon Summary Continued... people do we need in given fields. Sometimes it is tragic for parents when a child is born disabled. As he or she cannot be included in Waqfe Nau, it is doubly tragic. May God grant such parents healthy child. The children of those parents who are excommunicated for some reason, mostly it is because they do not comply with something the Jama at asks, are also taken off the list of Waqfe Nau. This is because if the parents cannot abide by the system themselves what sort of training can they provide for children? Waqfe Nau secretaries should promptly inform the Centre of such matters. Instructions to Waqfeen Who have Completed their Studies Those Waqfe Nau who have finished their studies and are now employed should keep regular contact with the Centre. Currently, most of them are allowed to continue with their employment on the premise that Community will call them when needed. But it is their responsibility to keep in touch and give an update on their situation every year. Similarly those who have gone into vocational training should keep the Centre informed of their progress. Hudhur prayed that may God enable the Waqfe Nau children to be beneficial members of the Community and may He enable us to give excellent Tarbiyyat to the trust of the Community and help them become beneficial members. PA/NJ Regional Waqfe Nau Ijtema, Willingboro, NJ Continued Message from the National Secretary Waqfe Nau, USA For any questions, you can visit www.waqfenau.us or send an e-mail to hafizsamiullah@aol.com. For better service and efficiency, the National Waqfe Nau Department has six Assistant National Secretaries and fifteen Regional Secretaries along with your own Jama`at local Waqfe Nau Secretary. You can read their names and assignments on the Waqfe Nau website. On the inaugural issue of our National Waqfe Nau Newsletter Nawaa`e Waqfe Nau, I would like to draw your attention to the following very important points; 1. Keep up with your Waqfe Nau syllabus per your age group to age 17 years. 2. For ages 18-19 years, syllabus has been added on the website. All boys and girls over the age of 18 should complete this syllabus. 3. If you have reached your 15 th birthday, and have not rededicated yourself, please contact your local or regional secretary to complete it promptly or you can contact Mahmood Hanif Sahib at mahmood_hanif@yahoo.com. 4. Please keep us informed at mahmad5@hotmail.com for any changes in your e-mail, phone, or address, academic achievement, etc. 5. Your syllabus is taught on every Saturday at 11:00 AM Eastern Time at Waqfe Nau Radio Web Class at http:// www.blogtalkradio.com/waqfenau please take advantage of this class which is specially designed for your syllabus learning needs. For further information please contact Imran Jattala Sahib at 909-210-4393 or ijattala@gmail.com The institution of Waqfe Zindagi was initiated by The Promised Messiah as himself. May Allah Ta`ala enable you to be the helper of the Promised Messiah and his Successor s mission and you may serve Ahmadiyyat and Islam diligently. May Allah Ta`ala be with you and keep you under the kind wings of His mercy at all times and in all places, Ameen. Wassalaam, Khaksaar Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary
Page 7 SYLLABUS FOR AGES 18 and above Editor s Note: Following is the text of an E-mail sent previously. Most of the information contained in the following message from National Secretary Waqfe Nau was conveyed to Waqifeen`e Nau and their parents, respected Jama`at Presidents, Missionary Sahiban and Weqfe Nau Secretaries through other modes of communication. This is a reminder. My Dear and Respected Waqfe Nau and parents: BISMILLAH HIRRAHMA NIRRAHEEM RE: Waqfe Nau syllabus and study material for age 18 and above Assalamu Alaikum WaRahmatullahe WaBarkatuh I pray you are doing well and preparing yourself in the cause of Islam as a waqfe nau. As announced earlier in the Ahmadiyya Gazette, Waqfe Nau website, weekly web classes, and in the ijtema`at, the syllabus for the 18+ has been implemented this year. Our beloved Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V aba in his recent Friday Sermon of October 22, 2010, has directed that its implementation be closely tracked and monitored in this age group. The syllabus has been available on Waqfe Nau website, has been sent via email, and has also been published in the the Ahmadiyya Gazette. If needed, it may be downloaded from http://waqfenau.us/ urdu/waqfenau-syllabus-age18-19%20years-3.pdf. Semi-Annual testing: For your convenience this two year syllabus has been divided into four six-monthly quarters. Please find the first of these attached, it also contains links for the study material. In due course you will be expected to appear for a test, Insha`Allah. It will be possible to take the test online or on paper, as needed. I urge you to study accordingly and prepare for the forthcoming test with full diligence. In addition to your local Waqfe Nau secretary, Missionary Sahib, President Sahib and teachers, please do not hesitate to seek out help from the national Waqfe Nau Classes Desk at classes@waqfenau.us. You may contact Assistant National Secretary for Classes and Curriculum Desk, Imran Jattala at ijattala@gmail.com or 909-210-4393. Wassalam, Khaksaar Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary National Secretary, Waqfe Nau - USA
Page 8 SYLLABUS FOR AGES 18 and above Editor s Note: The Above message from National Secretary Waqfe Nau has been already sent to Waqifeen`e Nau of ages 17+ and their parents, respected Jama`at Presidents, Missionary Sahiban and Weqfe Nau Secretaries. This is just a reminder.
Nawaa`e Waqfe Nau Page 9 Rededication Inspiration Workshop and Award Ceremony at the USA Jalsa The National Waqfe Nau department held a Rededication Inspiration Workshop at Jalsa Salana USA on Saturday 17th July. A large number of Waqfe Nau boys and girls from the age of 14 and above attended the event at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. After tilawat, Assistant National Secretary Waqfe Nau, Mahmood Hanif, gave a brief welcome and introduction to the program. The audience then heard from two young Waqifeen about why they had decided to rededicate themselves: Umer Ahsaan Nayyer from North Jersey and Amtul Musawwir Mansoor from Central Jersey. National Secretary Waqfe Nau, Hafiz Samiullah Chaudhary sahib then addressed the workshop audience on the topic of rededication and the essential role that rededication plays in the Waqfe Nau scheme. Hafiz sahib was followed by an honored guest, Muhammad Saleem Akhtar sahib, Principal Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada, who counselled to the Waqifeene Nau and answered questions about the Jamia. Finally, certificates and commemorative pens were presented to all the Waqifeene Nau present who had already rededicated themselves to the blessed scheme of Waqfe Nau. Waqfe Nau USA Weekly Radio Classes Saturdays 11:00 AM [ET] Waqfe Nau Classes Radio teaches prescribed syllabus to Waqfe Nau Children in the United States. Each program is split in 4, 25 minutes 'Periods'. The last ten minutes of the program will be to take call and introduce any special guests, new teachers or any changes. We will answer any questions regarding classes, curriculum implementation, and Waqfe Nau Committee coordination. The Periods are split as per following age groups: 1 = Up to 7 years old; 2 = 7-9 years old; 3 = 10-13 years old; 4 = 14-17 years old; 5 = Review & special guests. Attend online at: www.blogtalkradio.com/waqfenau Checkout Our Archives Section Love For All Hatred For None
Page 10 THE UNITED KINGDOM JALSA SALANA WAS HELD ON JULY 30TH, 31ST AND AUGUST 1ST AT HADEEQATUL MAHDI THE 62ND USA JALSA SALANA WAS HELD ON JULY 16-18TH 2010 AT DULLES EXPO & CONFERENCE CENTER IN CHANTILLY VIRGINIA Waqfe Nau Class with Ameer Sahib at Jalsa Salana USA Annual Jamia Orientation Camp at Al-Nasr Mosque, Willingboro By the grace of Allah, this year Jama'at Ahmadiyya U.S.A was once again able to hold it's annual Jamia Orientation Camp. The camp is held during the summer each year to introduce prospective Jamia students to what exactly the Jamia course offers to those looking to join as well as what the general lifestyle of a Jamia student is expected to be. The teachers of the camp are all current Jamia students, who have firsthand knowledge of what being a Jamia student entails. Once again, the camp this year was held in Willingboro, New Jersey in the local Al-Nasr Mosque. The camp was held from Wednesday, July 21 to Saturday July 31, 2010, for a total of 10 days. The students were required to spend the entire duration of their stay on site, and were accommodated in the mission house. Students were required to abide by a strict daily schedule that included both study and sports activities. Students were divided into 4 groups, in which they would participate in sports and cleaning activities. All 5 daily prayers were offered in the mosque in congregation, and food was served in the mission house 3 times a day, along with snacks in between. The food consisted of both Pakistani and American style dishes. Besides this, a breakdown of the daily schedule is as follows: After Fajr, the students would be required to recite the Quran on their own, followed by rest and breakfast at 7:30. By 8:00, the students would be required to be in the mosque in their appropriate groups, ready for attendance and the start of classes. After assembly, the students were shown segments of different videos to broaden their knowledge of different subjects. This period was followed by Quran Recitation and Quran
Page 11 Annual Jamia Orientation Camp at Nasr Mosque, Willingboro Translation, in which students learned correct recitation of the Holy Quran as well as word-by-word translation of certain passages of the Holy Quran. This was followed by Hadith class, in which students were exposed to important ahadith presenting important teachings of Islam. Next was Namaz translation, in which students learned the translation of basic Salat. After this, the students had a class about the Books of the Promised Messiah. This year, the students started reading the book Our Teaching, a section from the book Noah's Ark. After this the students had an entertaining Jeopardy period, in which students would answer different questions relating to that day's classes in a jeopardy format. Students were served lunch at 12:00, after which they had a class on Islamic Principals and History. Here they learned about the history of Islam starting from the time of the Holy Prophet. Next was Urdu class, in which students learned the foundation of and core principals of the Urdu language. The day's classes were brought to a conclusion with Comparative Studies, in which students were exposed to the teachings of different religions, mainly Christianity, and arguments Islam presents in it's favour against the Christian faith. This was followed by Zuhr namaz and dars at 2:30. Annual Jamia Orientation Camp was held at at Nasr Mosque After Zuhr, students were given time off to rest until 5:00, at which point the Asr prayer was offered. After Asr, the students were required to participate in sports from 5:30 until 7:45. A wide variety of sports were enjoyed by both students and staff, including basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, table tennis, tug-of-war and individual races. Sports was followed by dinner and Maghrib prayer at 8:30. After Maghrib, students were broken up into their groups and assigned cleaning duties that included the mosque area, washrooms, and the mission house. This was concluded at 9:30 with Isha prayer. From 9:45 to 11:00, the students were divided into groups based on age and paired with a Jamia student for group discussions. These discussions cover any and all topics that may be bothering the students, or any subject they find interesting and feel like discussing. At 11:00, the students were required to return to their beds and go to sleep. This was a typical day at the camp. Waqfe Nau USA Upcoming National and Regional Events November 13 Saturday Regional Waqfe Nau Ijtema Baitur Rahman Virginia, Maryland November 20 Saturday Career Planning and Rededication San Jose, CA Northwest Region November 21 Sunday Career Planning & Rededication, Baitul Hameed, Chino, CA Southwest Region December 11 Saturday Regional Waqfe Nau Ijtema Baitu Samee, Houston, TX South Region December 24 Friday Waqfe Nau Program, West Coast Jalsa Salana, Chino, CA West Coast - USA January 15, 2011 Saturday Regional Waqfe Nau Ijtema, Miami, Florida Florida Region Love For All Hatred For None
Page 12 Editor s Notes PLEASE SEND PICTURES AND REPORTS OF REGIONAL IJTEMAS OR ANY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WAQFE NAU TO wnnewsletter@waqfenau.us Mark Your Calendars West Coast, USA Career Planing & Rededication Inspiration Workshop November 20, 2010 San Jose, California November 21, 2010 Baitul Hameed, Chino, CA http://www.waqfenau.us New Look of Waqfe Nau USA Website