On 24February 2019, qaids from Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya United Kingdom had the opportunity to seek guidance from Huzoor^(aa) in a group mulaqat. A total of 127 local qaids and 22 regional qaids were present.

The mulaqat started with silent prayer led by Hazrat Amirul Momineen^(aa) after which Huzoor^(aa)asked each qaid about the location of their respective majlis and the number of Khuddam and Atfal there. After ensuring all qaids had introduced themselves, Huzoor^(aa) enquired whether or not all qaids held monthly meetings, while later emphasising the importance of holding meetings at least every month.

One qaid asked Huzoor^(aa) whether he could donate to charities other than Humanity First. Huzoor^(aa) replied by saying:

“It is up to you. I cannot say that you should give precisely the same amount as you give to Humanity First, but whatever amount you like, you can give to local charities. I also give to local charities … Whenever they make an appeal, they write to me to participate and I give regularly.” 

A qaid from North West Region asked how attendance for Salat could be increased at mosques.  Huzoor^(aa) responded first by quoting the Holy Quran, saying:

“Admonish, therefore, for thou art but an admonisher.” (Surah al-Ghashiyah, Ch.88: V.22)

Further, Huzoor^(aa) said:

“You have to be persuasive; be consistent in calling them. Qaids and their amila members should themselves be active and regular in offering their congregational prayer, then Khuddam will follow.”

Regarding Khidmat-e-Khalq events (serving humanity) Huzoor^(aa) advised  that Khuddam should be made aware of the reality behind Khidmat-e-Khalq, only then will they understand its true purpose and begin to come to events. Huzoor^(aa) said

“Again, this comes down to the tarbiyat department”. 

Another qaid raised the issue of a small number of inactive or demotivated Khuddam, to which Huzoor^(aa) advised by saying:

“If you, as a qaid, and your amila are active, then there is no question of other Khuddam being demotivated.”

Regarding those Khuddam who were inactive, Huzoor^(aa) said that qaids should frequently visit them just to see how they are doing, in a friendly manner. Addressing the issue of demotivation within Khuddam, Huzoor^(aa) instructed the qaids

“You should never give up.”

The topic of marriage amongst Khuddam was also raised. Huzoor^(aa) commented by saying:

“I think every young boy needs to be married. If they have a good job and they are of the right age of marriage, then you should ask them to get married. This is the Sunnah. The Holy Prophet^(sa) said, ‘Whoever follows my Sunnah is from among me and whoever doesn’t, he is not.’”

Giving advice on social contact with Khuddam, Huzoor^(aa) directed the qaids by saying:

“You should not pressurise them. Make good friendships with them and when you are talking with them, you should talk as a friend. There is no need to put pressure on them – just make them realise their obligations. Once they realise it, they will come.”

Towards the end of the mulaqat, Huzoor guided the Qaideen in the following words:

“You should give equal emphasis towards chanda, tarbiyat and to tabligh. If your tarbiyat is good, then everything is done.”