Day 1 of National Ijtema is underway with a wide range of activities for Khuddam
Summary
- It’s Day 1 of National Ijtema 2025, and Khuddam are starting to arrive at the site in Guildford, UK for the opening session.
- All attendees are to travel via A3 and avoid A31 due to a traffic accident.
- The opening session will begin at 16:45, Chaired by Amir Sb UK.
- Ijtema Live will bring you all the latest updates surrounding the Ijtema.
Live Reporting
End of our live coverage
We’re ending our live coverage for today.
Inshallah we will be back tomorrow for a jammed pack day 2.
Snapshots of Ijtema Sports
Here are some current snapshots of Ijtema Sports
Unplugged Talks: The door to Allah is never closed!
Hafiz Ijaaz Tahir Sb and Murabbi Salman Qamar Sb have opened at the outdoor stage. Khuddam have gathered to interact in the first of the interactive talk series under the blessed weather.
Silent Prayer Leads Khuddam in silent prayer
Amir Sb concludes the opening session address with a series of Prayers for the Khuddam and that they enjoy National Ijtema.
And so the Ijtema begins. Khuddam will enjoy a series of talks, sporting and academic competitions Inshallah.
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Traffic Update
IJTEMA TRAFFIC UPDATE
There has been an accident on the A31 coming towards the Ijtema site. All attendees are requested to travel via the A3 and AVOID the A31.
Scenes inside Ijtema Gah
Here are some snapshots of the Opening Session of National Ijtema as Amir delivers an opening address talking about advent of Promised Messiah (as) and his teachings.
Amir Sb opening address beings
Amir Sb begins the opening address of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK by saying “Members of the Majlis should the true example of what true Ahmadi Muslims should be.”
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Khuddam Pledge
Sadr Sb – Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK, leads Khuddam in the Khuddam Pledge.
Opening Session begins with Tilawat
Opening Session begins with Tilawat with verses from Holy Quran.
Amir Sb UK arrives at National Ijtema 2025
Amir Sb UK has now arrived at National Ijtema to Hoist the Flag and Inshallah begin the opening session.
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Preparations for opening session
Preparations for opening session are taking place as Khuddam get ready for Flag hoisting.
Theme of this year’s Ijtema
By the grace of Allah, Huzur e Aqdas (aba) approved the theme of this year’s National Ijtema to be Holy Quran — Cakset Of Jewels.
The Promised Messiah (as) states, “The Holy Quran is a casket of jewels, but people are sadly unaware of it.”
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) emphasises the importance of reading even a single letter from the Holy Quran, calling it the greatest blessing. He states, “Whoever recites a letter from Allah’s book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it. I do not say Alif Lam Mim is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter, and Mim is a letter.”
The importance of understanding what Allah the Almighty has stated is crucial for one to build a closer connection with God. This is something the Promised Messiah (as) has emphasised: “I would like to advise my community to learn the Arabic language, because without a knowledge of Arabic, one cannot enjoy the Holy Quran.”
A perfect book will always have an opening chapter that sets out the guidance and principles for mankind to read, understand, and follow.
Further articles can be found on the theme of this year’s Ijtema. You can head over to our Ijtema News page.
What’s happening today?
Today marks the first day of National Ijtema 2025. Here’s a quick run down on what’s happened so far:
- By the Grace of Allah, Khuddam had listened the live stream of Huzur e aqdas (aba) Friday Sermon.
- Khuddam had read Jummah and Asr Namaz.
- Lunch is currently being served.
What’s to come:
- Preparations for National Ijtema Opening Session are set to take place.
- At 16:30 the Flag Hoisting will be led by Amir Sb UK.
- 16:45 Amir Sb UK will chair the opening session of MKA National Ijtema 2025.
We will bring you all the live update
Preparations for National Ijtema
Inside the Ijtema Gah, volunteers prepare for the opening session and arrival of Amir Sb UK to chair the opening session at this year’s Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK National Ijtema.
We will bring you all the latest updates for the opening session and more.
Welcome
Assalaam Ou Alaikum and welcome to our first ever live coverage of National Ijtema brought to you by our brand new feature – IJTEMA LIVE.
Over the next three days, Ijtema Live will bring you all the latest updates and insights surrounding the various activities and sessions within the Ijtema site and addresses.
This year, the Ijtema website is hosting three special features in accordance to the events of National Ijtema 2025. You can find them at the top of Ijtema Live.
Watch this space for more updates.