Sri Lanka: Women’s Wing of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Lajna Imaillah) – Annual Exhibition – 2025.
Posted on June 24th, 2025
by A. Abdul Aziz Press Secretary, AMJSL.
Annual Exhibition organized by Lajna Imaillah, Sri Lanka (Women’s Wing of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) was held on 15 June 2025 at Baithul Hamd, Colombo.
This daylong event was inaugurated by the President of Organization followed by silent prayer.
The exhibition featured a wide display of handwork and creative crafts by Nasirats (Ahmadi girls between the age of 7 to 15) and other ladies (Lajnas). Beautiful and imaginative handicrafts made by Ahmadiyya Montessori children were also on display, drawing much admiration.
Variety of displays was in many fold compared with the previous year. Waqf-e-Nau children (the children who are dedicated for the faith) took part in numbers and exhibited their talent and skills which attracted the visitors. The students of Ahmadiyya Montessori also participated and displayed their handicrafts.
The art, poster and calligraphy competitions were held in age groups. Ahmadi girls and ladies enthusiastically participated, showing their creativity and talent.
The Book Stall offered free Islamic literature, including the book: The Life of Muhammad and ‘World Crisis and the Pathway to Peace’—both were available in Sinhala. Leaflets on the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)) and the message of peace were also distributed to all visitors.
There was a display titled: Mehendi Corner, where free Mehendi was applied for all attendees and visitors bringing joy to many. (Mehendi – a design made on someone’s hands with henna ( a reddish-brown dye)
A total of 16 special guests, including non-Muslims and non-Ahmadis, attended the event. Many of them showed sincere interest in learning about Islam and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, asking thoughtful questions about the teachings of Islam and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Lajna Ima’illah – (committee for the maids of Allah) is the women’s auxiliary organization of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It is for women above the age of 15. The organization was established in 1922 by Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad, the second Khalifa (Caliph) of the Community to give women a voice in the administrative affairs of the Community and a degree of independence. It is the largest of the auxiliary organizations within the Community.
Motto
No nation can progress without educating their women.
Aims and Objectives
This Axillary organization places a particular emphasis upon education and the moral upbringing of children. Among its aims are:
- To improve and enhance knowledge, whilst being focused on achieving high morals and spirituality.
- To serve the Community using pre-existing skills, including fundraising for local charities.
- To focus on upbringing of children, training and preparing them to spend their lives in accordance with the teachings of Islam.
- To promote unity and work together with patience and forbearance, overlooking each other’s shortcomings.
- To strive hard in the face of difficulties and challenges with fortitude and bravery.
- To plan to help the poor in a practical manner.