by A. Abdul Aziz.

Lajna Imaillah (Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association) Sri Lanka held its Annual Gathering (Ijtima) on 20^th and 21^st of September at Fazl Mosque premises, Negombo. The event was chaired by the President of the Association.

 The event started with flag hoisting by the President of the Association followed by silent prayer. The main event began with the recitation of Holy Quran followed the Association pledge was read out and the audience repeated.

The two days gathering (Ijtema) was enriched with a variety of spiritual, academic, and engaging activities:

Annual Ijtima of Nasirath (Ahmadi girls between 7 years to 15) was also held on the previous day (20 September 2025) at the same premises.

A special session by Ahmadiyya Montessori students to highlight their talents was also part of the event and the yearly publication of the magazine AN NISA (the woman) was launched at the event.

Academic Competitions such as Holy Qurán recitation, Urdu Poem (nazm), quiz, and speech competition were held and prizes with certificates distributed to all the winners. Educational Excellence Awards were presented to students who achieved outstanding results in their academic studies.

An inspirational discussion programme was held on the topic of Obedience to Khilafat (Spiritual Leadership), strengthening the bond of members with the blessed institution of Khilafat.

In conclusion, President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association, Sri Lanka addressed:

As the ladies who have accepted the Imam of the age, the Promised Messiah Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be on him,) we should live our lives according to the true teachings of Islam and to spread them far and wide. Promised messiah (peace be on him) said that Allah desires for the Jamaat of Promised Messiah to be an example to all others, and says that, to be a example means that when others see or hear you, they are influenced and seek to imitate what they have witnessed; Promised Messiah (peace be on him) has said that every Ahmadi should read his book kishti e nuh (Ark of Noah) repeatedly as this book contains a lot of guidance for Ahmadi women, because Promised Messiah (peace be on him) has written about the qualities and virtues that woman should seek and how they should live their lives.

President Sri Lanka Ahmadiyya Women Association continued to say, it is the mother who is responsible for the moral training of the children. If the mothers are religiously educated, they will raise the children with spiritual inclination.

Ahmadi girls and ladies from all the Chapters of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the country attended.

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.

 Source: President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women Association, Sri Lanka.