AGAINST ALL ODDS: MY UNFORGETTABLE JALSA SALANA EXPERIENCE.
By Oladejo Abdulbasit Ololade Imagine embarking on a 5-hour journey to a spiritual retreat, only to encounter fuel scarcity, a cracked windshield, a mysterious fuel leak, and a sleepless night in a questionable neighborhood. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? But for me, it was a test of faith and determination to attend Jalsa […]
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Jalsa Salana being an annual spiritual gathering of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, fostering unity, spiritual growth, acceptance of prayers and knowledge sharing among its members. Atfal IVC/Ijtema shares a common purpose. These gatherings provide a platform for spiritual enrichment, self-reflection, and connection with like-minded individuals, promoting a sense of belonging and shared values. In the […]
ON OUR WAY TO JALSA: A STORY OF FAITH AND DIVINE INTERVENTION
By Oladejo Abdulbasit Ololade Maulvi Olowonmi Tahir, Central Missionary of Ado-Ekiti Circuit, shares a remarkable tale of his Jalsa Salana experience. In 2016, he and his colleagues, Nigerian students at Jamia Ahmadiyya International, Ghana, embarked on a journey to attend the Nigeria Centenary Jalsa. With permission granted, they set off with excitement. However, their joy […]
Trials on the Road: A Journey of Resilience and Determination
By Lawal Ibraheem Olaniyi The journey to the Jalsa Salana can be quite an enjoyable experience, one marked by curious anticipation and the spiritual atmosphere that envelops the event. However, the path to Jalsa can also be riddled with challenges, requiring great determination and resilience. Such qualities were displayed by the Niger Jamaat members who […]
BR. ABDULBASIT TIJANI ADEWALE: A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF PRAYER
By Oladejo Abdulbasit Ololade Br. Abdulbasit Tijani Adewale, a distinguished alumnus of Federal University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and former Vice President of the Ahmadi Muslim Students’ Association, Nigeria, has a remarkable story to share. His journey is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of prayer and devotion. In 2016, he embarked on a spiritual […]
My Jalsa Story
By Mazidatul-khair Akanbi Jalsa! Color me excited—giggles! I always look forward to the annual spiritual gathering because it’s an opportunity to experience so much: reconnecting with friends after months apart, making new friends (still working on doing that without feeling scared), networking, and soaking in a unique spiritual atmosphere that is indescribable. The excitement begins […]
What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at Jalsa?
What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at Jalsa? By Lawal Ibraheem Olaniyi Every year, the Jalsa season brings beautiful moments that rejuvenate our faith and melt our hearts into absolute humility—moments so profound that they often bring tears to our eyes. The Tahajjud prayers leave the heart in a state of complete submission. Yet another […]
Respect, Responsibility, and Reverence: Key Etiquettes of Jalsa Salana
By Zainab Oladapo Abolaji Jalsa Salana, the annual gathering of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, is a momentous occasion marked by spiritual rejuvenation, intellectual discourse, and communal harmony. To ensure a truly enriching experience for all attendees, consisting of Ahmadis from different spheres of life presenting themselves to serve their faith in a world engrossed in […]
Giving and Receiving: Building a Strong Sense of Community at Jalsa Salana
By Fadlul-Munim Ariyo Kehinde Jalsa Salana is a hallmark of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, initiated by the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). It is a gathering for spiritual growth, Islamic brotherhood, and the reinforcement of the Nizam of the Jamaat while strengthening Islamic values. At the heart of Jalsa Salana lies the spirit […]
Jalsa Salana: Inspiration for Taqwa Upliftment
By Ibrahim Akinwande Oladayo Jalsa Salana is an annual spiritual gathering where members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community convene for three days to worship, listen to Islamic lectures, and foster love and unity. This unique convention transcends ordinary gatherings, aiming to awaken spiritual consciousness, inspire self-reformation, uplift Taqwa (righteousness), and deepen participants’ connection with Allah […]
