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Hassan Ahmad - January, 2009 |
 Hassan Ahmad
North Jersey
This month’s Rising Star is eleven year-old Hassan Ahmad, son of NaeemAhmad of the North Jersey Jama’at. Hassan is currently in the sixthgrade at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, where he is involved with hisschool’s student council. Hassan enjoys going to his student council’smeetings and being engaged in finding ways to improve his localcommunity. Hassan also plays on the basketball team for the local Boysand Girls Club and also enjoys playing football.
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Sultan Munawar - December 2009 |
Sultan Munawar
December 2009Houston, TX
This month’s Rising Star is Sultan Munawar, son of Munir Munawar, from
Houston, Texas is this month’s Rising Star. Sultan is a 15 year-old
with big dreams as he plans to become an aerospace engineer. He is
already working hard to make this dream a reality by giving his best in
school and constantly studying.
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Mutahir Ahmad - November, 2009 |
 Mutahir Ahmad - October 2009
Austin, TX
This month’s Rising Star is Mutahir Ahmad, son of Maqbool Ahmad, from Austin, Texas. Mutahir, an astute tifl, exemplifies the kind of excellence that has proven to be a distinct marker of young Ahmadi adults. While being an outstanding academic achiever and a competitive sport enthusiast, Mutahir Ahmad is equally engaged with Jama'at activities where he continually excels, setting a positive example for atfal around the nation.
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Asim Ahmad - October, 2009 |
 Asim Ahmad - October 2009
Connecticut
Asim Ahmad, son of Raza Ahmad Sahib, is a 15-year-old Tifl from North Haven, Connecticut. He is currently a sophomore at North Haven High School where he runs track and cross-country. With the grace of God he is an excellent student who is interested in a variety of subjects, particularly world languages. Asim is a highly motivated person and his ambition is to become a doctor in the future, Insha’Allah.
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Safwan Akbar - September, 2009 |
 Safwan Akbar - September 2009
Queens Majlis
This month’s Rising Star features Safwan Akbar, son of Mohammed Rizwan Akbar of the Queens Majlis. Safwan is a 14-year-old incoming high school freshman. With boxes of awards packed away that represent his many achievement, Safwan Akbar of the Queens Majlis is no ordinary Tifl. He’s a star that has already risen.
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Harris Nisar - August, 2009 |
 Harris Nisar- August 2009
Chicago West Majlis
If you had the opportunity to see the Audio/Video team’s impressive backstage workspace at the 2009 Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA Ijtema, you may have seen a young khadim manning the stations at night and doing very important audio/video work. This work seems as if it would be only entrusted to an older, tech-savvy khadim. However, this young man working behind the stage, making everything work isn’t a khadim just yet, He is Harris Nisar of Chicago West Majlis, this month’s rising star.
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 Jaleese Dar- August 2009
Los Angeles, Inland Empire Majlis
Jaleese Dar has been a rising star from the onset of his life; which is
very special considering this tifl is only 13 years old. Son of Ismail
Dar Sahib and grandson of Chaudhary Umar Din Sahib (Darvesh), Jaleese
is a 13 year old Waqfe Nau child. Jaleese is known not only for his
excellent academic record but more notably known for his vast spiritual
knowledge.
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Daniyal Ahmad - June, 2009 |
Daniyal Ahmad, June 2009
Seattle Majlis
This month’s Rising Star is Daniyal Ahmad, an active and well-known
14-year old Tifl from the Seattle Majlis. Daniyal is truly driven to
be the best in everything he pursues, whether it be related to Jama’at
activities, school or sports.
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Shujah Sial, May 2009
Seattle Majlis
This month’s rising star is Shujah Sial of Seattle Majlis. This eleven-year old gem of a person is a very active and well-known tifl. What is particularly special about Shujah is the immense amount of effort and positive attitude with which he approaches all of the activities that he is involved in - whether it is Jamaat activities, school, or sports. He is truly is driven to become the best he possibly can. Shujah is a friend to all and a young star in his local Majlis; He is a rising star in Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya.
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Waqas Ahmed - April, 2009 |
Waqas Ahmed April 2009
Tennessee Majlis
Twelve year-old Waqas Ahmed of the Tennessee Majlis fits the profile of a Rising star like a hand in a glove. Whether it is leading Taravih Prayers on the last weekend of Ramadan, regularly attending Jama’at meetings, helping with chores at the mosque, winning awards as a Tifl in Pakistan, or getting good grades in school, Waqas practically does it all. He’s an all-around star.
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Saad Mansoor - March, 2009 |
Saad Mansoor, March, 2009
Queens, NY
This month’s Rising Star features Saad Mansoor of the Queens Majlis. A very active Atfal, Saad is an eleven-year-old 6th grader. As Saad’s father, Naem Mansoor Sahib, calls one by one the names of his children who are sitting a couple rooms away from him, but he gets no response. Then he calls “Saad” in a softer voice, and suddenly this call elicits an obedient response: “Gi Papa Gi (Yes dear father)”. It is such actions of Saad - and the many desirable attributes of his character that so many of Saad’s elders and youngers see shining in him - that secure him a special and elevated place in the heart of his father.
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Zeerak Ahmed, February 2009
Brooklyn, NY
From the very beginning, Zeerak Ahmad has been a rising star. This nine-year old Waqfe Nau child, son of Mubarak Ahmad Sahib from Brooklyn, NY has no ceiling for achievement and is shooting for the stars. Whether it is the Masjid, classroom or basketball court, Zeerak is shining ever so brightly. It is very hard to conceive such a young child to be so gifted, but when you talk to Zeerak, it is as if he is your age and not in the fourth grade. The confidence he has in speaking with others is remarkable and he truly is driven to become the best he can. Zeerak is a friend of all and a young star in his local Majlis. He is a rising star in Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya.
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Rising Star Nomination Guidelines |
Nominate a Rising Star!
Submission Guidelines & FAQ:
1. What is this?
Allah revealed to the Promised Messiah (as) regarding his followers…"people of his community will excel in worldly knowledge and He will bestow His bounty on them." This section is devoted to such 'munim alyhim,' the blessed ones, who may have scored victories and achievements in various spiritual and educational arenas.
2. What is the difference between a 'Rising Star' and a 'Shining Star'?
Similar to Shining Stars launched by MKA USA in 2007, Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya USA will profile the 'Rising' stars from Atfal across the country between the ages of 7 to 15.
3. Can you give me a few examples?
A Rising Star can be any member of Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya between the ages of 7 and 15 years of age with an extra ordinary achievement in Salat, recitation of the Holy Quran, performance in school and Atfal classes, sports, special project or award, or any other features on the same lines.
4. Can I submit a story about a personal achievement of my own?
Yes, you can. Realize that what we are really glorifying is Allah's Grace and Mercy upon the followers of the Promised Messiah (as) by seeing the individual talents Allah has bestowed upon those members of the community. Therefore when you submit your story, you are actually saying, "I am a witness that Allah's promise to his Messiah has been fulfilled."
5. What information is needed in order to submit an entry for a Rising Star Profile?
Specific details of the achievement (within 500 words) and a photo of the individual being highlighted are requested. In addition, a Consent to Publish form must be completed by the parent of the Tifl featured in the Rising Star profile.
6. What is the publication process?
After we receive a submission, the Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyaa Publication team will review and verify accuracy and appropriateness*. If all of the required information is complete and we have a Consent to Publish on-file, the submission will be posted to the Rising Stars section of this site.
7. Where do I send my submission to?
Send completed submissions to Saad Karamat, Nazim Isha'at MAA USA at atfalweb@mkausa.org.
We look forward to your submissions! |
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Rising Stars
Ismail Ahmad