🕌 Annual Local Ijtema – Majlis Ansarullah Burton upon Trent
📅 Date: Sunday, 1st June 2025
📍 Venue: Baitus Saboor Mosque
👥 Attendance: 19 out of 32 (59%)
Event Overview
Alhamdulillah, Majlis Ansarullah Burton upon Trent successfully held its Annual Local Ijtema 2025 on Sunday, 1st June at our Baitus Saboor Mosque. The Ijtema was well-organized, spiritually uplifting, and thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.
🛠️ Planning & Preparation
- The date was confirmed during the April 2025 General Meeting.
- Zaeem Sahib formed an Ijtema Committee including:
- Nazim Ijtema
- Food Preparation Team
- Activity Co-ordinators
- Judges
- Advertising & Setup Team
- Multiple planning meetings were held in the lead-up.
- Site preparation began at 9:30 AM with active participation from all teams.
📋 Schedule of the Day
- 10:30 AM: Registration
- 10:45 AM: Opening Session
- Chaired by Zaeem Adnan Majeed Sahib
- Included Tilawat, Pledge, and Nazm
- Overview of the day’s academic and sports activities
🏅 Sports Competitions
Held in the mosque’s multi-purpose hall:
- Darts
- Pool
- Carrom Board
- Table Tennis
- Arm Wrestling
Five co-ordinators were appointed to manage the events efficiently.
🕌 Spiritual Session
After Zohar prayers in congregation, Murabbi Abdul Ghaffar Ahmad Sahib delivered a brief but inspiring talk on this year’s Ansarullah theme:
“Belief in the Unseen”
🍛 Ziafat (Lunch)
A delicious lunch was served, including:
- Lamb Curry
- Roti
- Kheer (Sweet Dish)
- Tea throughout the day
Prepared by:
Jameel Ahmed, Nasir Kiani, Nasir Saud, Ammar Butt & Arslan Tariq
All guests appreciated the efforts and taste.
📚 Academic Competitions
Held in the main mosque hall and judged by Murabbi Abdul Ghaffar Sahib and Fareed Sahib (Leicester):
- Tilawat
- Nazm
- Prepared Speeches (English & Urdu)
- Extempore Speeches (English & Urdu)
🧡 Final Session – Circle of Brotherhood
The final session was led by Naib Sadr Lutfur Rehman Sahib in a unique and informal style:
- All Ansar were seated in a circle for introductions and personal interaction.
- Naib Sadr Sahib gave motivational words and shared personal reflections.
- Prizes distributed for academic and sports competitions
- Special awards presented to:
- Murabbi Sahib
- Judges
- Naib Sadr Sahib
- Two new Ansar joining from Khuddam
The programme ended with silent prayers, followed by team-based cleanup.
