Ahmadiyya Holds 70th Jalsa Salana In Ogun
By Sulaimon Salau
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria is set to hold its 70th edition of its Jalsa Salana slated for Wednesday 4th of December 2024.
The event is coming ahead of its Platinum Celebration of Annual Conference at Ilaro-Owode Road, Ilaro, Ogun State between Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd December, 2024.
Jalsa Salana is the annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community initiated by the founder of the community, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
According to the Amir (National Head), Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaji Alatoye Folorunsho Azeez, the theme of the 70th Jalsa Salana is: “And We Have Sent Thee (Muhammad) Not But As a Mercy For All People” (Q21.108).
He said: “This is a Qur’anic declaration which is very instructive, as the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) is humanity’s noble specimen and perfect model in beauty and beneficence and in leadership for personal and national reformation and development.
“In all the various facets of his life and character, he stands unrivalled and an excellent exemplar for men to emulate and follow.
“In this light, for both the leadership and followership strata in this country, it is apt for us to assess and explore the blessed life of the Holy Prophet (saw), who personified mercy in all aspects of life and about whom God declared in the Qur’an that: “There has indeed come to you a Messenger from among yourselves; grievous to him is that you fall into trouble; he is ardently desirous of your welfare; and to the believers he is particularly compassionate and Merciful,” (Qur’an, Al- Taubah, Chapter 9 verse 128),” he stated
The main highlights of the Islamic gathering are: Recitation of the Holy Quran, Praises of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Message from the World Leader of the Ahmadiyya Community, Goodwill Messages from the Nigerian leaders, Lectures, Special Prayers/ Tahajjud for all.
The group has invited the Nigerian President and Commander- In Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, some Governors from the Northern and Southern parts of the federation, political and traditional leaders, Islamic Scholars as special guests.
Ahead of this year’s gathering, the Amir embarked on courtesy visits to prominent Islamic scholars and traditional rulers across the country inviting them to come and share in the grace of ALLAH. He visited Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello, Sheikh Abbas Zakariyyah in Ibadan and the Ejeh of Anka kingdom in Abuja, His Royal Highness Dr Abubakar Ahmad Sodiq Yakubu.
The first Jalsa Salana in Nigeria was held in 1949, at Ahmadiyya first central mosque at 21/23 Ojo Giwa street Lagos Island.
