`Umur-e-Talaba'

Guidelines

Purpose

Increase the moral and religious standards of the Ahmadi students. Make sure that every Khadim completes high school at a minimum. Arrange free tutoring classes.

Reporting Structure

¨ Reports directly to Qa’id Majlis and Regional Nazim.

¨ Reports indirectly to Muhtamim `Umur Talaba’.

¨ Responsible for implementing the decisions made by the Qa’id and Majlis `Amila.

Duties as per Constitution

(The word Muhtamim has been replaced by the word Nazim as per Rule #147 of the constitution of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya)

169. Nazim `Umur Talaba’ shall implement plans to organize Ahmadi students both at the Majlis and at the school levels.

a) He shall arrange to ensure that no Khadim or Tifl is deprived of education.

b) He shall look after the affairs of students and provide help and assistance in whatever way required.

c) He should help students in career planning and assist them in their admissions to various institutions.

d) He should emphasize the importance of religious education among the students and involve them in Tabligh activities.

Tasks

¨ Establish a student database by collecting information from students.

¨ Provide services to High schools, college and/or university students and new immigrants seeking higher educations.

¨ Provide educational assistance to those who require it.

¨ Arrange lectures and parent days to provide guidance to high school students.

¨ Provide information on special educational or research opportunities from the government to students.

¨ Co‑ordinate with Career Advisory Board to provide career counseling to students.

¨ Arrange lectures and Question & Answer sessions to educate students about social evils and their responsibilities towards Jama`at.

¨ Ensure that every Khadim completes at least Grade 12 or equivalent level of education.

¨ Encourage students to write letters to Hadrat Khalifatul Masih ایدہ اللہ تعالیٰ بنصرہ العزیز for prayers.

¨ Recognize the achievements of outstanding students in Majlis. Forward the names of such Khuddam to National Markaz along with their accomplishments.

¨ Form research groups to focus on various subject matters.

External Publications by Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Canada

By the grace of Allah Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya is publishing news about its events and articles about Islam on a regular basis. Some of the publications are as follows:

Recently a letter written by Muneer Ahmad Khan Sahib from Ottawa has been published in National Post about the Shafia "Honour Killings" trial that's been ongoing for a couple of years. National Post is circulated weekly to about 950, 000 people across Canada

The editor of the letters section mentions and quotes his letter multiple times here:

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/01/22/paul-russell-does-religion-have-a-place-on-the-gridiron-or-in-the-courtroom/

Equally amazing is his appearance in the Toronto Sun (ranked 7th in the country with over 1 million weekly circulation)

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/01/20/letters-to-the-editor-jan-22

This letter appears prominently in the Edmonton Sun (ranked 22nd in the country with over 320, 000 weekly circulation) earlier this week:

http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/01/20/letters-jan-23

Regarding the campaign, in which MASQ members were asked to write about the derogatory cartoon in the UK making jest of the Holy Prophet (saw) and Hadhrat Isa (as), by the Grace of Allah 6 articles were published during this campaign.

The London Free Press (19th largest in Canada with over 415, 000 circulation) published 6 of our letters.

Fakhar Hussain from Scarborough (first-time writer) writes a logical letter:

http://www.lfpress.com/comment/letters/home.html?p=48556&x=letters&l_publish_date=&s_publish_date=&s_keywords=&s_topic=&s_letter_type=Letter%20to%20Editor&s_topic=&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters

Jamia student Azhar Ahmad Goraya (first-time writer) writes a strong letter:

http://www.lfpress.com/comment/letters/home.html?p=48555&x=letters&l_publish_date=&s_publish_date=&s_keywords=&s_topic=&s_letter_type=Letter%20to%20Editor&s_topic=&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters

Jamia student Rizwan Syed writes a witty letter:

http://www.lfpress.com/comment/letters/home.html?p=48554&x=letters&l_publish_date=&s_publish_date=&s_keywords=&s_topic=&s_letter_type=Letter%20to%20Editor&s_topic=&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters

We also seen a round of "AMSA Domination" as AMSA members from York University let loose and were blessed with publications:

Usman Tahir from Abode of Peace and Rehan Sharif from Rexdale(AMSA York) write a perfectly balanced letter:

http://www.lfpress.com/comment/letters/home.html?p=48429&x=letters&l_publish_date=&s_publish_date=&s_keywords=usman%20tahir&s_topic=&s_letter_type=Letter%20to%20Editor&s_topic=&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters

Sohail Temoor from Hamilton (AMSA York) starts it all of for us:

http://www.lfpress.com/comment/letters/home.html?p=48417&x=letters&l_publish_date=&s_publish_date=&s_keywords=sohail&s_topic=&s_letter_type=Letter%20to%20Editor&s_topic=&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters

In another remarkable feat, Sohail Temoor was also published by the Hamilton Spectator (17th largest in the country with about 550, 000 weekly circulation):

http://www.thespec.com/opinion/letters/article/658963--free-speech-comes-with-responsibilities

Allah also rewarded Sheeraz Ahmad sahib from Mississauga for his sincerity and perseverance:

http://www.lfpress.com/comment/letters/home.html?p=48481&x=letters&l_publish_date=&s_publish_date=&s_keywords=&s_topic=&s_letter_type=Letter%20to%20Editor&s_topic=&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters

And finally, in the latest publication we've verified, Fakhar Hussain Sahib also just got published in the Edmonton Sun:

http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/01/26/letters-jan-27

Previous Publications:

Ahmadiya Youth Organization Blood Donor Clinic
Youth group continue efforts with food, blood drive
Immigrants fall in love with Canadian way without coercion
Inner values
Education, awareness key to veil issue
A respect for all religious holidays
Qur'an full of love for humanity
Niqab is not an issue

AMSA Q/A session with Amir sahib Canada

Report on Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Association Grade 12 students' Question/Answer session with Amir sahib.

AMSA Ryerson University (Toronto) Event, (March 31/2009)

World Religions Conferences (2009)

"Does GOD Really Exist?"

Tuesday March 31^st 2009, Ryerson University

Ahmadiyya Muslims Students Association (AMSA) at Ryerson University, Toronto under Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Canada department of Umure Talaba organized a World Religion Conference (WRC) on the topic of "Does GOD Really Exist?" on Tuesday March 31^st, 2009 within the downtown campus. This three-perspective symposium was participated by Christian, Atheist and Muslim religion.

Seminar - The Messiah has arrived!

Seminar - The Messiah has arrived! - Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association at York University

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long-awaited Messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad^as (1835-1908) of Qadian. Ahmad^as