ISHA'AT

The Isha’at (Publications) Department is in-charge of dissemination of information on activities of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya (MKA) Canada to members and the general public. The department manages all publications of MKA Canada. The department also liaises with the media for the coverage of MKA Canada activities and programs.

ISHA'AT Activities

REVIEW OF RELGIONS

Members are encouraged to register for the yearly subscription for the review of religions. Monthly publications will be mailed to your home!

AN-NIDA

An-Nida is the official magazine of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Canada. Visit our library for the most recent publications

BEACON OF YOUTH

Mashal-e-Rah (مشعلِ راہ) – Beacon for the Youth

A collection of addresses on Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya delivered by the Caliphs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The present volume covers the era of Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih II (ra) between the establishment of Khuddamul Ahmadiyya in 1938 till 1942.

This is the English translation of initial half of the first Urdu volume of Mashal-e-Rah.

Our Beloved Imam has guided MKAC to read this book.

MASQ

Rise up for the defense of Islam Ahmadiyyat. This is the era for Jihad of the Pen. Submit your articles and find resources to help you write!

Media

  • Produce a local newsletter on a regular basis highlighting the events of the Majlis and other issues of interest for both Atfal and Khuddam.

  • Introduce book review e.g. introduce a book of Jama`at to create awareness and interest among Khuddam to read the book.

  • Collect articles of general interest from the media and monthly periodicals, e.g., Readers Digest, Scientific American etc, and suggest them to Khuddam for general reading.

  • Encourage Khuddam to write articles for An-Nida, newspapers and other magazines.

  • Ensure that Khuddam receive An-Nida and local newsletter regularly.

  • Produce magazines, books and souvenirs.

  • Design and publish (paper and/or electronic) event specific flyers for various programs of the Majlis.

  • Provide design and publication services as required by other departments.

  • Ensure that Namaz (Prayers) is offered at its appropriate time during all sporting events.

  • Inculcate the habit of starting all sporting events with silent prayers.

  • Encourage the habit of morning walk among Khuddam.

  • Introduce such sports in Khuddam that will be beneficial in their later life, like:

    • Swimming
    • Horse back riding
    • Hunting
    • Bike ride

  • Help improve the general health of Khuddam by educating them about healthy activities and personal hygiene.

  • Educate Khuddam about work place related injuries, repetitive strain injuries, proper seating postures etc.

  • Organize year round local and Inter-Majalis competitions.

  • Emphasize to Khuddam the ill effects of lack of physical activity on the human body.

  • Arrange facilities for regular sporting activities in Majlis.

  • Improve various attributes in Khuddam through sports events like, discipline, sportsmanship, brotherhood, truthfulness, obedience, team spirit, avoidance from foul language and temper control etc.

  • Encourage Khuddam to have regular dental, eye and annual physical checkup.

  • Write articles that are aimed at improving Khuddam’s health and related issues such as eating habits, personal hygiene, smoking etc.

  • Represent Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Canada in other communities by participating in sporting events after formal approval.

  • Encourage interested Khuddam to become certified referees by taking courses.

  • Arrange for picnics and/or Kulo Jammiyya (pot lucks) for Khuddam and Atfal to promote outdoor activities, brotherhood and sense of sharing.

  • Organize hiking and camping trips.

  • Establish a database of Khuddam consisting of various skills, professions and businesses.

  • Teach New Skills by having individual and collective Training Sessions.

  • Develops basic, professional and trades skill sets in members.

    • Soft skills/internet/email/typing.
    • Basics of automobile checks.
    • Basic First Aid (in co-ordinate with the Khidmat-e-Khalq Department).
    • Basic household skills.

  • Generate income for Majlis. This can be done by organizing stalls, collecting advertisement/sponsorship.

  • Assist Khuddam by providing career counseling services. These services should include, but not be limited to:

    • Job search techniques.
    • Resume writing/critiquing skills and interview skills.
    • Collection of various resources available in the industry e.g. government sponsors program, job fairs, employment agencies etc.
    • Information packages should be provided to Members.

  • Encourage Khuddam to open businesses and provide support to members looking for jobs.

  • Urge Khuddam to prepare items for display at exhibitions organized by the Majlis. Some categories in the exhibition can be as follows:

    • Electronics
    • Models
    • Photography
    • Painting
    • Handicrafts
    • Computers (software/hardware)