Sanat-o-Tijarat is here to help you develop a lasting and fulfilling career. Sanat-o-Tijarat attempts to create programs to teach learning skills, industry skills, crafts, and trades. To meet the goals of the department, the Mohtamim engages in programs around entrepreneurship, career development, and employment counseling.
Our Mission
Follow guidance of the Holy Prophet (sa) – “Engage in trade, for nine-tenths of sustenance is found therein” (Hadith – Sharhul Ihya #1588)
Foster connections among entrepreneurs, traders, and professionals
Provide a space for sharing knowledge and guidance across diverse fields
Foster and enhance commerce within our community and an emphasis on trade and business advancement
Nurture youth for higher education and aim to groom them into industry leaders of tomorrow
“O ye who believe! devour not your property among yourselves by unlawful means, except that you earn by trade with mutual consent.”
(The Holy Quran, Chapter 4, Verse 30)
From the Writings of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (ra)
When Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (ra) wrote the constitution of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, he created a department dedicated to eradicating idleness among young Ahmadi men. We’ve compiled some inspirational quotes that are relevant to this department.
Webinars hosted by every Region but shared nationwide
Ahmadiyya Conference of Entrepreneurs (ACE) held in every Region
Establishing a mentorship program nationwide
Provide career development services (i.e. resume reviews, mock interviews, etc)
Update the MKA USA Online Store to sell regular items such as scarves
Limited time apparel (Pre-order only)
Learning a new skill (at Local, Regional and National Ijtema’at)
Improve mkausa.org/sanat-o-tijarat website to provide resources
Promote LinkedIn Group (AMC USA Industry and Trade Group) and Telegram Channel (Ahmadiyya Professionals)
Career Services
The Sanat-o-Tijarat (Industry and Trade) department in Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA is here to advise and support Khuddam with their career and employment related issues. We also help connect our Khuddam so they can support and help each other excel in their careers. Some areas we try to help with are resume reviews, career counselling, interview preparations, and finding mentor(s). Please let us know how we can help! The department is here to serve you.
The Sanat-o-Tijarat LinkedIn Group: Grow your professional network by sharing your information to be listed in the directory. This will enable other like minded individuals to reach out to you for opportunities and mutual professional and business interests.
The Ahmadiyya Professionals Telegram Channel: A channel that contains specific topics to connect and discuss with your industry peers.
The MKA Internship Program is an opportunity for students to gain hands on experience in emerging industries and an opportunity for employers to help develop the next generation of Ahmadi Muslim leaders while working alongside the brightest students in MKA.