From a Spark to a Flame: The Evolution of Jalsa Salana in Nigeria
By Adeyemi Mariam Adesewa What if I told you that what started as a whisper has become a roar—a quiet gathering of a few has turned into an annual event that resonates with thousands across Nigeria? Imagine the first light of dawn, just a sliver of hope, steadily growing until it bursts into the full […]
Obedience: A Pillar for a Blessed Jalsa
By Amatussalam Akinyemi Oyinlola Introduction The term Jalsa is derived from the Arabic word “جلسة,” meaning a “gathering” or “sitting.” It signifies a sacred assembly where believers come together to foster unity, piety, devotion, and brotherhood. Instituted by the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), the Jalsa serves as a spiritual congregation aimed at […]
BEYOND CELEBRATION: HOW JALSA SALANA BECAME MY SACRED SPACE
By BadruNisaa Yusuf “Please remember me in your prayers, especially during the Tahajjud prayers,” a woman pleaded in an emotionally cracked voice, addressing every passenger she encountered as she nervously scanned through the Jalsa buses in search of any available seat. It was a Thursday morning around 8 a.m., at the Ahmadiyya Mosque in Ibadan. […]
SPREADING LOVE AT JALSA
By AbdulHakeem Babarinde As the blessed occasion of Jalsa Salana Nigeria approaches, participants from all walks of life eagerly await a unique opportunity of spiritual reformation, moral upliftment, and, most importantly, the spreading of love among attendees. At its core, Jalsa Salana is more than just an annual gathering; it is a profound embodiment of […]
Jalsa Salana Platinum Jubilee Commences with Inspiring Lecture on Promised Messiah
By Abdulbasit Oladejo Ololade The Jalsa Salana Platinum Jubilee has kicked off on December 20, 2024, with a thought-inspiring lecture by Mukarram AbdulJaleel AbdulAzeez who shed light on the role of the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), as a manifestation of Allah’s mercy for humanity. Citing Suratul Jum’ah verses 4-5, Mukarram AbdulJaleel emphasized […]
LIWA-E-AHMADIYYAH
By Sulaimon Abdul Hakeem INTRODUCTION OF FLAGS A flag is a distinctive piece of fabric used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. While the origin of flags is unknown, flag-like symbols have been described as far back as 11th century BC and have been used by other ancient civilisations. During the Medieval […]
From Childhood to Adulthood: My Jalsa Salana Journey
By: Ismail Rotimi Lawal As I reflect on my 29 years of attending Jalsa Salana Nigeria, I am filled with fond memories and immense gratitude. The memories of my first Jalsa Salana are still vividly etched in my mind, even though I was only two years old at the time. My twin sister and I […]
What to expect from this year’s Jalsa?
By Lawal Ibraheem Olaniyi The Jalsa Salana Nigeria is an annual Islamic conference organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria, bringing together thousands of Ahmadi Muslims from across the nation. Within days, the once-empty Jamia land transforms into a bustling tent city, hosting attendees from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This spiritual retreat aims to promote the […]
Books That Speak: Interesting Reads at the Jalsa Bookstall
By Al-Fawaz Ajimoti Books have always held a sacred place in Islam, regarded as vessels of knowledge that guide individuals on their intellectual journeys – both secular and spiritual. And why won’t they be? The Holy Prophet (saw) after all regards all forms of beneficial knowledge as a lost treasure of a true believer – […]
CORRECTING BEHAVIORS WITH WISDOM AND COMPASSION; A GUIDE FOR HARMONIOUS JALSA
By Abdussalam Abdulfatir A place where people from all walks of life gather for the purpose of improving their moral and spiritual standards as well as increasing their mutual love and understanding through Islamic brotherhood, that is JALSA SALANA. The heart of every member of the Ahmadiyya community is filled with joy and happiness at […]
