Jummah Drive

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MKA Jumma Drive Feedback

Introduction: MKA USA organized a drive to increase the attendance of khuddam at Jummah. On the Friday of Jan 02, 2009 Majalis all over USA organized to have members of MKA to lead the Jummah prayers. Below is feedback that was received.

High Level Summary: Of the 24 majalis that reported back, 17 majalis reported a positive response to the drive or 70% approved of it.

Comments Received:

“Khuddam were happy to see someone from among them leading the Jummah.  Many came over to me and told me that they enjoyed the Khutba.” – Qaid Queens

“Everyone said it was a very positive experience. Local Zaeem Ansarullah said this should be done more often because it inspires the younger members. He said his aftal age sons really liked the sermon. Elders were very pleased because they were able to see a young man that some had known as a baby now holding the banner of Ahmadiyyat. This also brought blessings back on the family of the Khadim. Family members from other parts of the country were also inspired and sent the jumah khutba out to other family and friends including non ahmadis. I feel this was the largest khuddam jumah attendance I've seen since coming to Zion Jamaat in 2001. MubarakAllah! May Allah the Almighty bless you for your efforts and continue to guide MKAUSA.” – Zion

“The Jummah led by a Khadim was well received not only by Khuddam but the rest of the Jamaat as well.” Los Angeles East

“I really appreciate the idea of the drive . I would definitely appreciate and welcome such steps being taken again in the future.” – Boston

“It is a good initiative but there are opportunities to improve it in future with providing more time to Majalis so that they can plan accordingly. It also gives an opportunity to train our Khuddam on how to deliver Friday Sermon which is important for our generation to learn at this time so that we can take care of our next generations...” – Seattle

“I also feel we should have such drives on regular basis. We can start with training one new khadim per quarter and then one per month....I think it will be great to see one day when all of our Khuddam will be capable of leading Juma prayers.” –Phoenix

“Lots of positive feedback from Ansar, Lajna and other Khadim including requests to make this a regular event” -Portland

“Good effort in getting Khudaam to Jumma.” Austin

“Alhamdulillah we had very good attendance this past week. Many Khuddam arrived earlier than usual as well, getting enough time to perform to Nawafal. Overall attendance also seemed to have increased because wit more Khuddam in attendance, it looked like more family members also attended.” – LA East

“We are thinking of having a Khadim lead Jumma at least once a quarter in order to facilitate their training as future leaders.” Reaserch Triangle

 “Jamaat members like the initiative and asked me to have more events like this.” Bay Point