Khuddam USA Souvenir 1989 — Page 21
Message of Mahmood Ahmad, Former Sadr Majlis Khuddam - ul-AhmadJyya Markaziyya Dear Syed Sajid Ahmad National Qa1d Mahmood Ahmad, President Ahmadiyya Youth Association Rabwah 35460, Pakistan Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya U. S. A. Assalamo Alaikum warahmatullahe wabarakatoh. May this find you all m the best of circumstances I am happy to know that, by the Grace of God, yo u are publish- ing th e souvenir. I wish you would further strengthen the organization of khuddam and atfal m Ameri ca and strengthen the adherence of khuddam and atfal to discipline Out of the day to day primary duties, sa/at comes first. Allah, the Exalted, has ranked, aner behef. sa/at as the first act for the proof of faith Consequently, it is necessary to keep a regular check in this respect. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV has delivered a series of khutbas on this sub- ject Seek guidance from these khutbas The Holy Quran should be recited daily. Assess m what places there 1s an arrangement to learn the teachings of the Holy Quran. It should be checked as to how many khuddam and atfal are participating in this program. It is important to study the life style of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him. It will prove guidance m all walks of life. The books written by the Promised Messiah are being studied, but a lot more needs to be done because a sec- tion of the khuddam 1s not regular m this area Preaching, of course, is incumbent upon every Ahmadi The Khuddam ul Admadiyya s hould make a better scheme and advance the work of propagation. we have pledged our devotion and love to the estab- lishment of the Ahmad1yya khtlafat and this demands that we should carry out the advice and guidance of the Imam of the day Yet another thing to be carried out is sup plication. Persistently pray for the jamaat, for Ha zur, and to gain the love of God. God be with you Remember us in your supplications. Wassalam. Yours sincerely, Mahmood Ahmad MESSAGE FROM NASIR MALIK (National QaaJd, 1982-86) It is, indeed, an honor and a pnv1lcge to have an oppor- tunity for writing a message for this historic and noble publication. Even though I do not consider myself worthy of this honor, I feel dutybound to write something because of the extraordinary trust put m me by the Majlis Khud- dam-ul- Ahmadiyya when this humble one was appointed National Qaaid, Majlis Khuddam -ul Ahmad1yya, U. S. A. , in fall 1982. By the grace of Almighty Allah, I had the good fortune of serving Majlis Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya, U. S. A. , as National Qaaid, till fall 1986. Even though I fell far short of the performance expected of that high office (may Allah forgive my shortcomings), I am extremely grateful to the th en Naib Sadr, Majlis Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya, U. S. A. , my beloved Revered AlhaJ Maulana Ata-ullah Kaleem for his paternal love, compassion and guidance and to a ll National and Local officers for th eir help, cooperation and advice in carrying out my onerous re- sponsibility. My Allah bless them all wit h the best of rewards. Ameen. As I reflect back, I find several fond memories of those "good old days. " But I cannot help to remember most, my beloved National Motamad , Dr. Muzaffar Ahrnad (Shaheed). The love, dedication, com mitm e nt and zeal he showed, in the short time Allah granted him in that capacity (ma rt yred on Aug. 8, 1983), for Ahmadfyyat and MaJliS Khuddam ul- Ahmadiyya was inspirational f or all of us. May Allah be pleased with him Ameen As I look forward, I see tremendous oppor tuniti awe inspiring challenges for Majlis Khuddam- ul-Ahmad - iyya. U. S. A. , to serve Ahmadiyyat in its wonderful second century. Especially, in view of the pivotal administrative changes announced by our beloved Imam , Hazrat Khah- fat-ul-Masih IV (ayyada hullaho taala benasrehil aziz) m his historic khutbaJuma of Nov. 3, 1 989. May Allah enable our youth to live up to the expectations expressed by our be loved Imam by performing their "fundamental" duties without the need for a close supervision of the KHAU- FATUL MASIH AMEEN. WASSALAM HUMBLE SERVANT OF ISLAM NASIR M MAUK Dec. 22, 1989. Khuddam- ul -A hmadiy ya U. S. A. - 21