Greenford Ijtema 2025: A Day of Brotherhood, Learning, and Sportsmanship
Greenford, 5th January 2025 – Alhamdulillah, the Greenford Ijtema 2025 was successfully held at Darus Salaam Mosque in Southall, part of the Middlesex Region. The event brought together 85% of the Qa’idat’s Khuddam, with 39 out of 46 members attending. The day was filled with enriching activities, fostering both spiritual and physical well-being.
The program began at 8:15 AM with a hearty breakfast, setting the tone for a day of camaraderie and devotion. This was followed by seven academic competitions, including Tilawat, Nazm, Azan, Prepared Speech in both Urdu and English, Extempore Speech, and an engaging Quiz competition led by Adeel Minhas Sahib.
Lunch featured delicious lamb and chicken Karahi, enjoyed before the congregational Zuhr and Asr prayers.
The sports session, held at Villiers, included football, cricket, and dodgeball, fostering a spirit of teamwork and friendly competition among the participants.
Abdul Quddus Arif Sahib, Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya UK, graced the session, engaging Khuddam in meaningful discussions. Sadr Sahib shared an inspiring message emphasizing the daily recitation of the Holy Quran, urging participants to complete it at least twice a year—once in Ramadan and once over the course of the year. He also conducted an interactive session, asking Khuddam about Quranic verses that personally inspire them.
In a memorable highlight, Sadr Sahib joined the cricket game, batting while Khuddam took turns bowling. This gesture added a touch of joy and strengthened bonds among participants.
The Ijtema concluded at 6:30 PM with a heartfelt closing session back at the mosque. The day’s success was a testament to the prayers, dedication, and teamwork of everyone involved in the Middlesex Region.
The Greenford Ijtema 2025 in the Middlesex Region stands as a shining example of unity, devotion, and the spirit of Khidmat that defines Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya.
May Allah enable us to continue such efforts for the betterment of our Jama’at, Ameen.