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Volume 38 - No. 11-12
Nov- December 2009

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TABLIGH TRAINING CLASSES
The National Tabligh department has been celebrating National tabligh Weekends to promote tabligh activities and to encourage and educate Jama`at members about tabligh. Sometimes, tabligh departments print flyers and encourage Jama`at members to distribute them in small towns, located a little far from their residences. Often the tabligh department requests Jama`at members to distribute these flyers in their neighborhoods. On one such occasion, the tabligh department asked Jama`at members to invite their friends, colleagues and acquaintances at their homes and convey them the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat. Recently, on November 14 & 15 2009, tabligh department took another initiative and held tabligh training classes all over Canada to educate the Jama`at members about basic arguments and the proper way of tabligh. A syllabus was prepared for this purpose which was taught in these training classes by missionaries and some Jamia students. This syllabus includes‘Importance of Tabligh’; ‘Humble Submissions to Muslims’; ‘Need of a Common Standard’; ‘Common Problems in Tabligh’; ‘Points about Death of Hadhrat Isaas’; ‘Points about Finality of Prophethood’; Points about Truthfulness of the Promised Messiah’; ‘The Biblical Criteria of a True Prophet’; ‘The Biblical Prophecies about the Holy Prophetsa; and ‘Prophecies of the Holy Qur’an Fulfilled in Modern Times’. This syllabus was printed and distributed amongst Jama`at members as ready reference. By the grace of Allah, a large number of Jama`at members, men, women and children, attended these classes and got benefit from them.

REGULAR DA`EEN TRAINING CLASSES
Da`een training classes are also being held in some Jama`ats. One such class is being held in Central Region at 2825 Islington building, twice a month on every second Saturdays. Other Jama`ats are encouraged to hold their own classes or join this class. Please contact tabligh department at 905-832-2669 ext 2296 or 416-732-7801.

A QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
A Q/A Session was held in Richmond Hill in which Christians guests asked questions about Islam.

A PRESENTATION IN A HIGH SCHOOL ABOUT FAITH & HUMAN RIGHTS
Woodlands High School in Mississauga invited Hindu, Jewish and Muslim scholars to present the 31 Tabligh Activities views of their respective religions regarding Faith & Human Rights. Ansar Raza Sahib represented Islam. After three presentations, students of grade 11 & 12 asked questions.

 A MUSLIM CHRISTIAN DISCUSSION
A Christian group suggested to have a discussion about the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus. This suggestion was accepted and a friendly discussion was held in Baitul Hamd, Mississauga on December 10, 2009. 35 Christians and more than 70 Jama`at members attended this program.Dinner was served before the program. Mr. Tona Costa was representing the Christian group whereas Maulana Mukhtar Ahmad Cheema represented The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at. The discussion was held in a very friendly environment and both the speakers presented the ideas of their respective religions about this topic. After the presentations, a Q/A session was held in which a large number of questions were asked from both speakers.

ONE-TO-ONE DISCUSSIONS
Several one-on-one discussions were held by Ansar Raza Sahib with individuals from different faiths and backgrounds. A Native who had already converted to Islam, was met with in Scarborough and Ahmadiyya view was presented. Some non-Ahmadi Muslims invited Ansar Raza Sahib in a mosque in down-town Toronto and discussed Ahmadiyya beliefs with him. Three such meetings with non-Ahmadi Muslims were also held in Hamilton. Two similar discussions were held with Christians: One in Vaughan east and the other in Brampton Flower Town.

DOORS OPEN VAUGHAN
City of Vaughan had launched, publicized and promoted this community spirit based Annual event with the theme Doors Open Vaughan. The event was organized and celebrated on September 26th & 27th 2009. 17 specially selected buildings in the city of Vaughan had opened their doors to the public free-of-charge as part of the Doors Open Vaughan 2009. Residents of the Vaughan were invited to enjoy this family event and take a look inside some of the Vaughan’s most historically, architecturally, culturally and environmentally significant buildings. Baitul-Islam Mosque was listed on the top 3 of the 17 participating sites. On Saturday, September 26,10:30am on the west side of the mosque, the Master of Ceremony, Madeline Zito, Director of Corporate Communications, City of Vaughan officially started the opening ceremony with the recitation of the Holy Quran. A group of about (30) boys and girls, wearing beautiful colored uniforms sang the Canadian National Anthem. Mayor of Vaughan, Her Worship Linda Jackson introduced the City officials and delivered the speech and on behalf of Council,. She extended the greetings to the assembled public of more than 500. Mayor extended her thanks to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at for providing the stage for launching the Doors Open Vaughan event. Respected Lal Khan Malik sahib, Amir Jama’at Ahmadiyya Canada addressed the audience and extended full cooperation to the City of Vaughan. Soon after the opening ceremony, the Guides took the visiting families on guided tour. Residents of Vaughan including the families living in the vicinity of Baitul Islam Mosque flocked towards the mosque in large numbers. On Saturday, 95 guests visited the mosque and on Sunday the number of visitors was 160. By the grace of God, visitors expressed their appreciation and remarked positively about the mosque, arrangements and the information about Islam Ahmadiyyat provided by the guides, many of whom were Jamia students. All the volunteers involved in Doors Open Vaughan felt satisfied that event was very successful and way beyond their initial expectations.