Accra: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association (Lajna Ima'illah) has concluded its three-day Ijtema'a in Wa, urging its members to translate their faith into practical actions that promote the well-being and development of humanity. The event emphasized the theme 'You Are the Best People Raised for the Good of Mankind', inspired by Qur'an 3:111, highlighting it as a responsibility requiring ongoing action.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Jane-Frances Lobnibe, a member of the Governing Council of the Dr. Hilla Liman Technical University, speaking on behalf of the Conference's Guest Speaker, Professor Hamidatu Dramani, underscored the importance of the theme. The 44th Annual Conference of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association in Wa attracted thousands of participants from Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe, including members of the Christian Women's Association and Presbyterian Women's Association.
Dr. Lobnibe elaborated on the theme verse, noting that being the best people is achieved by 'enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah.' She emphasized that this distinction is not based on one's origins or wealth, but on contributions to others. She highlighted the historical role of women in Islam, citing Hazrat Khadija and Hazrat Aisha as pivotal figures in the religion's development.
She also stressed the importance of women nurturing positive values at home, as mothers are crucial influencers on children's character. Mrs. Asheeqah Nurain, Financial Secretary of Lajna Ima'illah, Upper West Region, encouraged Muslim women to maintain Islamic values amidst social media's growth, advocating for online conduct that reflects modesty, truthfulness, and compassion.
Mrs. Nurain advised social media users to ensure their online interactions contribute positively to society, avoiding gossip, falsehoods, or harmful content. She stated that promoting good and preventing evil is equally vital in digital spaces.
Madam Ayesha Sakande from Lajna Ima'illah, Burkina Faso, reiterated the Ijtema'a theme as a reminder of the responsibility to do good, avoid evil, and strengthen relationships with Allah. She emphasized that serving humanity doesn't always require grand gestures, but simple acts of kindness can be significant.
Madam Shazia Anubi, Sadr Lajna Ima'illah, Zimbabwe, described the Ijtema'a as a testament to the unity of Ahmadiyya Muslim women globally, united as one family under Khilafat despite national borders.