Nations cannot be reformed without the reformation of the youth” – Founder, Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya
The purpose of this gathering is to motivate the youth, spiritually, physically and morally, so that they become loyal and committed to the nation. Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya is a youth organization of Ahmadiyya Community, founded by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad Sahib, the second caliph of Ahmadiyya Community in the year 1938. The highest and most important purpose of this organization is service to mankind. “Nations cannot be reformed without the reformation of the youth”, under this motto, the youth of Ahmadiyya Community strives to create high morale, high spirited, strong resolved, passionate and empathetic youth throughout the year.
Under the leadership of worldwide head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed, Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his helper), various public outreach programs were organized by the three auxiliary organizations of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, this year. The community has organized cleaning of public places and streets, have helped disaster relief victims, free medical camps etc.
Once a year, Khuddamul-Ahmadiyya’s Ijtema is held in Qadian, in which various programmes, seminars and academic meetings are organized to enhance the mental learning capabilities of the members. In the same way, competitive sports competitions are organized to maintain the health of the members.
A large number of guests from all over India come to attend this gathering of Khuddamul Ahmadiya and enthusiastically take part in the programs.
The purpose of this gathering is to bring attention to the youth of Ahmadiyya Community towards Islamic teachings in fulfilling the obligations towards Allah and the obligations towards his people and to instil a spirit of empathy within them. To create a useful existence for the homeland.
This year was the historic 50th Annual National Ijtema, and for the theme, relationship with God has been chosen. This gathering specifically urges young people to have a living relationship with their Lord and by following His characteristics of seeing every human being without any discrimination of caste, creed, colour, religion or nationality; one should attain sympathy and establish a brotherhood.
Nowadays, the world is moving towards disaster. On such occasions, youths who are the future of our country are urged to play their role in establishing peace. Through this gathering, we give the message that our youth is the future of the country and responsible for the betterment of the nation. For this, they must first reform themselves and rather than pursuing their own personal desires they should cultivate a spirit of selfless service within themselves so that the future of our country will be bright and our country will become a haven of peace.