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Khilafat Centenary small towns. This effort was initiated in response to a directive given by Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih y aba that tabligh efforts should focus on small towns and villages. During 2006, members visited 98 small towns across the US, such as Prosper and Celina,30 miles NW of Dallas, Texas. Members met with city officials and distributedjama'at literature. They were invited back to give a talk on Islam to the City Council. Education Educational programs pay special attention to proper recitation of the Holy Qur'an a well as reading and study of the books of the Promised Messiah as. Two tests based on the education syllabus are conducted every year. In 1997, only 31 members participated in the first test for that year, while 450 members participated in the first test of 2007. Moral Training The moral training program is focusing on creating and maintaining salat centers, activating inactive ansar, and addressing social and cultural issues in majalis. The majlis is emphasizing the Importance of: 1) offering salat in congregation, 2) regular recitation of the Holy Qur'an, 3) becoming role models for family members and children, 4) establishing strong affiliation with Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih and the Jama' at, and 5) joining the Nizam-e-wasiyyat (institution of the Will) (225 members have applied for the Wasiyyat since August 2004). Health Majlis Ansarullah continues to provide complete homeopathy kits as well as replenish existing kits. This program was initiated in 2002 and to date the total number of homeopathy kits supplied to various majalis is 35. During 2006 a total of 2058 patients received homeopathic remedies. Social Services The Ansar Tahir Scholarship Program was initiated in 2005 to help Ansar further their education or acquire new skills to enhance employability. Since the inception of this program, nine scholarships totaling $29,206 have been awarded (the budget for this scholarship is $20,000 per year). Majlis Ansarullah continues to provide a Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) dish and receiver system to those Ansar who cannot afford to purchase one. This program was initiated in 1994. The Majlis continues to support various projects that provide food/clothes to the needy in various areas. The Majlis also continues to assist needy members financially. Financial Sacrifices Ansar Income Budget/Collection for financial sacrifices of Ansar continue to be strong both for the Majlis and in support of the J ama'at system. Some of the funds mentioned below may not have been collected due to the direct effort of the Majlis Ansarullah, nevertheless, significant collections for these funds would not have been possible without contribution by Ansar. Contributions by Ansar for 2006 were: Tahir Heart Institute $ 2,010,466. 30 UKJalsa Gah $115,000. 00 Tahrik-i:Jadid $558,796. 00 Waqf-i:Jadid $359,611. 00 Other Notable Efforts: Majlis Ansarullah purchased 100 chairs at the time of the inauguration of Baitur Rahman Mosque in Silver Springs, MD. These chairs are still in use at the mosque. Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih yab a has graciously approved building of the Ansar Hall as part of the Baitur Rahman Mosque expansion. Building of the Ansar hall was recommended by the Majlis-e- Shura of 1996 and approved by Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih rvr ta in 1998. Majlis Ansarullah has contributed $500,000 towards this effort. A comprehensive report based on the reports received from the zu'ama is submitted to Hadhrat Khalifatul-Masih y aba every month. May Almighty Allah accept our humble efforts and forgive our mistakes, and guide us to further success through His Grace and Mercy, Ameen.