Information Booklet - Jalsa Salana

CENTENARY KHILAFAT JALSA 

GHANA - 2008 

Information Booklet 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana 

National Headquarters, Crescent Street, Nyaneba Estates, Osu, Accra. 

Tel.: +233 21 77 68 45 Fax: +233 21 77 25 93 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana 

National Headquarters, Crescent Street, Nyaneba Estates, Osu, Accra. 

Tel.: +233 21 77 68 45 Fax: +233 21 77 25 93

WINDY LODGE: 

It is located near Winneba Junction, a distance of 5km away from the 

conference site or 10 about minutes drive. 

It has 12 special air-conditioned bedrooms and 88 others. 

The rates range between Gh ¢10 ($11) and Gh ¢20 ($21) per night. They 

have facility for breakfast, lunch and supper at request. 

GYATEKROM MOTEL: 

Also located close to the conference site, ( a distance of 2km away). It 

is five minutes drive from the conference site to the Hotel. 

It has 11 bedrooms and rates range between Gh ¢8 ($9) and Gh ¢16 

($17). There are no facilities for meals. 

LAGOON LODGE: 

It is located within the South campus of the University of Education, 

Winneba, a distance of 15km away from the conference site or 25minutes 

drive. 

It has 15 bedrooms and the rates range between Gh ¢8 ($9) and Gh ¢18 

($19) per night. There is facility for meals. 

SPORTS COLLEGE HOSTEL: 

It is located within the north Campus of the University of Education 

Winneba a distance of 8km away from the conference site. It has 40 

bedrooms that can conveniently accommodate 80 participants. 

The rates range between Gh ¢8 ($9) and Gh ¢18 ($19) per night. There 

are no facilities for meals. 

Note: 

Foreign Guests who are interested in any of the above facilities should 

make an advance booking through; 

Mr Ali Muhammad Katu (email: muhammadkatu@yahahoo.com, or 

on Mobile: +233-208133163) or, 

Mrs. Amtus Shakoor Karim, tel.: 0242107313

Programme Summary 

Centenary Khilafat Jalsa 

Ghana 

Khilafat Centenary Jalsa - Ghana 2008 

4:00am - 5:30am Tahajjud & Fajr Prayers 

7:30am - 9:30am Breakfast & Preparation 

for Morning Session 

9:30am - 1:00pm Morning Session 

1:00pm - 1:30pm Zuhr & Asr Prayers 

1:30pm - 3:00pm Lunch 

3:15pm - 5:30pm Afternoon Session 

Contents 

Objectives of Jalsa Salana 

Khilafat Centenary Prayers 

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Centenary of Khilafat in Ahmadiyyat 4 

Welcome message from Afsar Khilafat Jalsa 5 

Key Officials of the Khilafat Jalsa 6 

Dates for Centenary Khilafat Jalsa 7 

Addresses of Ahmadiyya Muslim Missions in Ghana 8 

Map of Ghana 9 

Road Direction to Bagh-e-Ahmad 10 

Bagh-e-Ahmad 11 

General Information 15 

Purposes of Jalsa Salana 17 

Remember........ 19 

Ahmadiyyat in Islam 22 

Ahmadiyyat in Ghana 22 

Programme Summary 23 

List of Hotels around Bagh-e-Ahmad 25 

6:00pm - 7:00pm Supper(Dinner)/Preparation 

for Maghrib & Isha prayers 

7:15pm - 9:00pm Maghrib & Isha Prayers/ 

Night Session 

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OBJECTIVES 

OF JALSA SALANA 

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The Purpose and Blessings of Jalsa Salana 

In the blessed words of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, 

on whom be peace. 

AIM OF THE GATHERING 

“The major aim of the gathering is that the sincere members of the 

Community should be able to derive religious benefits and at the same 

time they should acquire more knowledge and advance in their God 

realisation. One advantage is that meeting their friends will broaden 

their circle of brotherhood and it will strengthen the mutual ties” 

(Asmani Faisla) 

NOT AN ORDINARY GATHERING 

“It is essential that all those who are able to afford to travel should attend 

the Jalsa which is in so many ways a source of blessings. They should 

not mind minor losses in this way. God gives ample reward to sincere 

believers at every step and no hardship or trouble goes to waste (it is 

definitely rewarded by God). I should like to repeat that the Jalsa must 

not be treated like ordinary gatherings. This is an affair that has been 

based on the succour of God.” (Ishtihar 7 Dec. 1891) 

PRAYER 

“ I pray to God that He may be with all those who are coming to attend 

the Jalsa and that He may grant them great rewards and He may show 

mercy and His grace. O God !, O You Who are the Greatest Granter, 

the Benevolent and Merciful, and the Remover of hardships, do listen 

to all these prayers of mine and grant us victory over our opponents, 

with great glaring signs, for, You have the power to do whatever You 

like. Amen !.” (Ishtihar 7 Dec. 1891) 


SERVICE TO HUMANITY 

In 1970, when the late Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih 

III, (Allah's mercy be with him) paid his first official visit to Ghana, he 

initiated for West Africa a new LEAP FORWARD PROJECT also known 

as the:NUSRAT JAHAN SCHEME which means 'Service to Humanity 

The purpose for the establishment of this was to render social services for 

the betterment of humanity 

SCHOOLS. 

Under the Nusrat Jahan Scheme the Ahmadiyya Community has 

established a number of educational institutions in the country, the 

purpose of which is to train people and make them intellectually, socially, 

morally and spiritually worthy citizens and to dispel the common 

misconception that Islam is opposed to secular education. These 

Institutions include Primary, Junior and Senior High Schools and Training 

Colleges most of which are located in the hinterland. 

HEALTH INSTITUTIONS 

Under the same scheme the Mission has established a number of 

Hospitals, clinics and a Homoeopathic Complex in the country as 

mentioned below:’ 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital, Asokore - Ashanti Region. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital, Kokofu - Ashanti Region. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital,Techiman - Brong-Ahafo Region. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital, Mim - Brong Ahafo Reg. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital, Kaleo - Upper-West Reg. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital Agona-Swedru - Central Region. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital, Daboase - Western Region 

Tahir Homoeopatic Complex Boadi -Kumasi Ashanti-Region 

And also Homoeopathic Clinics at Mankesim, in the Central Region and 

Koforidua, in the Eastern Region. 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Herbal Clinic, Sepe Tinpom, Kumasi, Ashanti 

Region. 

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AHMADIYYAT IN ISLAM 

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission was established by Hazrat Mirza 

Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian in India in 1889. 

Its activities have been spread in over one hundred and eighty countries 

all round the world. 

When he passed away in the year 1908, The founder was succeeded by 

Hazrat Alhajj Maulana Hakeem Nur-ud-Deen (Khalifatul Masih I). He 

was also succeeded by Hazrat Alhajj Mirza Bashir-ud-Deen Mahmood 

Ahmad (Khalifatul Masih II), in the year 1914. 

The second Khalifa was succeeded by Hazrat Hagfiz Mirza Nasir 

Ahmad (Khalifatul Masih III), in 1965. He was in turn succeeded by 

Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad(Khalifatul Masih IV) in 1982. And the fourth 

Khalifa was also succeeded by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (Khalifatul 

Masih V) (a.t.b.a), the current Khalifa in 2003. 

Currently the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission has its International 

Headquarters in Rabwa, Pakistan, but the Supreme Head currently resides 

in London, the United Kingdom, from where he supervises the activities of 

the Jamaat all over the world. 

AHMADIYYA MUSLIM MISSION IN GHANA 

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission was established in Ghana in 1928 at 

Ekumfi -Ekrawfo in the Central Region. 

Since then, its activities have been spread all over the country. There 

are Regional Headquarters in all the ten Regions of Ghana to supervise the 

activities of the Mission. 

The Mission lives in perfect peace and harmony with other religious 

groups in Ghana, and this co-existence has given a very good spectacle to 

the admiration of neighboring countries. 

The Mission in Ghana does not only focus on moral teachings in the 

country, but also seekss the social well-being of the people of mother 

Ghana and beyond. 


PRAYERS 

FOR CENTENARY OF KHILAFAT AHMADIYYA 

AS DIRECTED BY HAZRAT KHALIFATUL MASIH V. 

Rabbn â afrigh alain â sabran wa thabbit aqdâman â wan-surn â alal-qawmil-Kâfirin 

(To be recited at least 11times a day) 

Rabbanâ lâ tuzigh qulûbanâ ba'da idh hadaitanâ wa hab lanâ mil-ladunka rah?matan, 

innaka ant-al-Wahhab. 

(To be recited at least 33 times a day) 

Allâhumma innâ naj'aluka fî nuhûrihim wa na'ûdhubika min shurûrihim 

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(To be recited at least 11 times a day) 

Astaghfirullâha rabbî min kulli dhanbin wa atûbu ilaihi. 

(To be recited at least 33 times daily) 

subh?ân-Allahi wa bih?amdihî subh?ân-Allahil-'Azîm. Allahumma s?alli 'alâ Muh?ammadin 

wa'alâ âli Muhammadin. 

(To be recited at least 33 times daily) 

Allâhuma salli’al â Muhammadin wa ‘ al â âli Muhammadin, kam â sallaita 

‘al â Ibrahîma wa ‘al â ali Ibrahîma innaka Hamidum-Majeed. Allâhuma 

bârik ‘al â Muhammadin wa ‘al â âli Muhammadin kam â barakta ‘alâ 

Ibrahîma wa ‘al â âli Ibrahîma innaka Hamidum-Majeed. 

Huzur also directed that: 

Surah al-Fatiha should be recited seven times daily, reflecting over 

it so that you are saved from trials, disorder and the dajjal (antichrist). 

Two rakaat nawafil should be performed daily, after Isha and before Fajr prayers or 

after zuhr. 

During the last week of every month, a Nafli (non-obligatory) fast should be observed.

THE CENTENARY OF 

KHILAFAT IN AHMADIYYAT 


In Islam, Khilafat refers to the divinely guided institution of succession. 

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was founded by Hazrat Mirza 

Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian who claimed to be the Promised Messiah and 

Mahdi, expected in the latter days. The Community was started at Qadian 

in India in 1889. 

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was born in 1835 and passed away in 

1908. His demise was followed by the institution of Khilafat (succession or 

spiritual leadership). Khalifah is the title given to the successor to a 

prophet of God. 

The Centenary Khilafat celebration is about the unbroken chain of 

spiritual leadership in Islam Ahmadiyyat for as long as one hundred years. 

Since its institution, there have been five Khulafah or Khalifahs: 

1. Hazrat Alhaj Maulana Hakeem Nuruddeen, Khalifatul Masih I, 1908 - 1914 

2. Hazrat Alhaj Mirza Bashir-Ud-Deen Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, 1914 - 1965 

3.Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih III, 1965 - 1982 

4.Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV, 1982 - 2003 

5.Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, 2003 - 

The third Khalifah, Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad, visited Ghana in 

1970 and 1980. 

Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV, also visited Ghana in 

1988. 

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, who is the current 

Supreme Head of the world wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, had 

served in Ghana under the Majlis Nusrat Jahan (Service to Humanity 

Scheme). He is the first Agriculturist to have made a successful 

experiment in Ghana of wheat cultivation. Ghana was the very first country 

he visited after being elevated to the high office of Khalifatul Masih. 

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is currently established in 180 

countries of the world. It is the Khalifatul Masih who as Supreme Head 

directs the religious programmes of the Community all over the world. He 

keeps us united; he affords us guidance in all our affairs, material, mental, 

moral and spiritual, irrespective of colour, race, gender or social status. 

He grants the Community a sense of direction and purpose. He leads it in 

the task of service to humanity, and in conveying the message of “love for 

all, hatred for none” to the whole of mankind. It is this leadership which has 

ensured for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community the peace, cohesion and 

the progress that it enjoys all over the world. 

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During the Jalsa, some children and adults litter the grounds and pathways. 

Irrespective of whose duty it is, whosoever notices any litter should pick it up 

and deposit it in the litter bins or boxes provided for this purpose. Both guests 

and hosts should keep the site free of litter. Also remember to keep the 

washrooms (Toilet & Bath) clean. These are simple etiquettes of cleanliness. 

When we abide by the aforementioned practices, we will all ensure a 

beautiful environment as well as good health throughout the Jalsa period. 

FEEDING 

It has been observed that a lot of food is wasted during these days. It is 

generally a good practice to take only what you can eat at a time. 

Food shall be served according to the time specified on the programme. It is 

therefore not proper for people to troop to the feeding area when it is not time 

for feeding. 

Members are also advised to leave the dining area as soon as they finish eating 

so as to create space for others. 

Do not litter the dining area for any reason. All used disposables, especially 

plates, spoons, cups, etc must be put in the waste bins provided. 

Eating at the conference seating area, prayer grounds, and accommodation 

area is not acceptable. 

Whiles waiting for your turn to be served, please exercise restraint and 

cooperate with whoever is serving so that no confusion is created at the dining 

area. 

SECURITY 

It is important that for the sake of security you remain watchful all the time. Be 

vigilant and if you notice a stranger, alert the security immediately. It is not 

advisable to interfere personally. 

The best way to be watchful is to keep a sharp look around yourselves on those 

who are not familiar to you. This is the best security for Jamaat Ahmadiyyat. 

The host nation has security men around but it is advisable to provide one or 

two people from your group who can easily distinguish between your own 

members and strangers. 

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ELECTRICITY 

It is important for all participants to conserve electricity. 

Children must be closely watched and stopped from playing with electrical 

gadgets. 

Any electrical gadgets that pose a danger should be immediately reported to the 

appropriate authorities for the safety of all. 

Do not leave any electrical appliance on whiles you are away. 

Under no circumstance should anybody try to make any electrical connection 

on his own. 

Any electrical gadget that would be required by any participant should be 

brought to the notice of the authorities. 

Do not use electric stoves, refrigerators and water heaters in the tents. 

Make sure you put off the lights in your rooms or tents during the day when 

light is not needed. Do not waste water. Always ensure that the taps are tightly 

closed after use. Remember that, little drops of water can empty a tankful of 

water. If you notice any leakage of water anywhere, kindly inform the 

authorities in-charge as quickly as possible for rectification. 

Reservoirs shall also be placed at convenient places to ensure constant supply 

of water for participant, however, any shortage of water at any point should 

immediately be reported to the authorities concerned. 

TRAFFIC 

All vehicles shall be required to park at the car park provided. Parking of 

vehicles at any place other than the designated car park is not acceptable. 

Traffic wardens shall be provided to assist in the control of traffic and 

members are expected to observe traffic rules and co-operate fully with the 

wardens. 

Drive slowly and carefully within the compound of Bagh-e-Ahmad. 

Make sure you don't leave any valuable item in your vehicles, you do so at 

your own risk 

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WELCOME !! 

Brothers and Sisters-in-Islam, 

Assalaamo Alaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakaatuh!, 

On behalf of the Ameer & Missionary-in-Charge and the 

entire Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Ghana, the Khilafat 

Centenary Jalsa Planning Committee (K.C.J.P.C.) extends a 

very sincere and warm welcome to you who have traveled to 

Ghana from far and near to participate and share in the 

blessed celebrations marking the centenary of Ahmadiyya 

Khilafat (Divinely Guided Succession) with this unique Jalsa 

(Conference) at Bagh-e-Ahmad (Garden of Ahmad), near 

Winneba in the Central Region. 

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Ghana feels 

honoured and blessed with this unique opportunity to host, 

for the first time in Africa, an International Conference of the 

world wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. We are 

extremely grateful to Allah for this and we have no doubt that 

you join us to pray that Allah may, out of His grace, grant us 

strength and bless our humble efforts with resounding 

success. We also appeal to you to continuously pray for Allah 

Almighty to shower his boundless mercies on every single 

person who shares this glorious occasion with us. 

To all who have come from outside the shores of our 

country, Ghana, we wish you a blessed and comfortable 

stay. 

May Allah, out of His grace, reward each and every one 

for his or her efforts and may He be with us all, Amen. 

Alhajj Abdur Rahman Ennin, 

Afsar Jalsa 

Khilafat Centenary Jalsa, 

Ghana - 2008. 

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For enquiries, help or any information pertaining to the Jalsa you may 

contact the National Headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim 

Mission, Ghana, on telephone: 

+233 21 77 68 45 

or fax: + 233 2177 25 93 

Or any of the key officials mentioned below: 

KEY OFFICIALS OF CENTENARY KHILAFAT JALSA 

ALHAJJ ABDUR-RAHMAN ENNIN 

(AFSAR JALSA SALANA) 0244324632 

ALHAJJ MAULVI MOHAMMED Y. YAWSON 

( AFSAR JALSA GAH) 0244615618 

MR. ABDUL WAHAB ISSAH 

(NAIB AFSAR JALSA SALANA) 0243333196 

MR. YUSUF ABU WUBEY 

(SECRETARY) 0240338195 

MR. AHMAD SULEIMAN ANDERSON 

(GENERAL SECRETARY) 0285052361 

MR. ABASS BIN SAEED WILSON 

(SADR M.K.A.G.) 0244968326 

ALHAJJ FARUK ALI 

(WATER & ELECTRICITY) 0287284853 

ALHAJJ EASSAH HAMMOND 

(ACCOMMODATION) 0244366691 

MR. MUHAMMAD ALI KATU 

(SANITATION AND GENERAL SERVICES) 0208133163 

DR. MOHAMMED M. ALFA 

(GENERAL FEEDING) 0244337247 

MR. MUSLIM ISUMAIL 

(SPECIAL FEEDING) 0246520697 

MRS. AMTUS SHAKOOR KARIM 

(IN-CHARGE, FOREIGN GUESTS) 0242107213 

OSOFO MOHAMMED BIN ISHAQUE 

(GENERAL INFORMATION) 021 77 68 45 

 

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Remember..... 

MOBILE PHONES 

Please switch off your mobile phones during prayers. Some people have the 

habit of bringing in their phones and leaving them on. When a phone starts 

ringing it causes a great deal of disturbance to other worshipers. 

CONVERSATION 

Refrain from meaningless talk. Conversations should be carried out in low 

voice and with due respect. Acrimonious talk should be avoided. Some 

people talk loudly and in quarellous tones as a matter of habit or sit in groups 

and indulge in loud laughter. Try to avoid these practices as much as you can 

at least for the period of the Jalsa, for it is not considered a good habit. 

MARKET 

The market shall remain closed during Jalsa proceedings and prayers. There 

should be no buying and selling during these periods. 

All categories of items should be sold within the market and no other place. 

Participants who might want to have special meals apart from what will be 

served at the Jalsa, may buy the particular food of their choice from the 

market. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Every participant should take very good care of the facilities provided for 

accommodation. Most of these facilities do not belong to the Jamaat. 

Breakages and damages might, therefore, be payable. Even if the items are 

for the Jamaat, we still have the duty to protect them. Keep the places of 

accommodation very tidy. Remember, cleanliness is half of faith. 

For the purpose of security it will not be proper to loiter around the area of 

accommodation designated for other groups of participants. In case you 

notice any strange person in your area of accommodation, even if the person 

is an Ahmadi, you may enquire in a very polite manner about his/her 

presence there. 

The Jalsa Committee will do its best to provide you with every facility within 

their reach, however, in case you are still in need of any assistance you may 

contact the one in-charge of accommodation. 

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It is not commendable that the workers disappear immediately after 

the Jalsa is over and those in charge are left in embarrassment. Perform 

your duties diligently and honestly. 

Similarly, if the workers find a guest angry, they should apologize 

politely and try to remove or solve his difficulty. Remember! You should 

never speak to your guest harshly or discourteously. Honour and serve 

them with love, sincerity and a spirit of sacrifice. 

ETIQUETTES OF PRAYER 

Jalsa days should be spent in the remembrance of Allah, reciting the 

“Darood” (invoking the blessing of Allah upon His Holy Prophet) and 

regular performance of Salaat. The guests have come from far and if they 

don’t perform Salaat regularly, and at their appointed times, they will 

lose the real purpose of their coming to Jalsa. 

Similarly, in such places as the kitchen where it is difficult for the 

workers to leave, arrangements should be made so that they can perform 

their salat in their places of duty, and also listen to the Jalsa proceedings. 

Sometimes children start crying during Salaat, this naturally diverts 

attention of others and spoils their prayers. In any such circumstance, 

parents should not hesitate to take their children away for the sake of the 

others. Fathers and mothers with very young children should not try to 

occupy the front rows during salaat. They should sit in the rear row so 

that if need be, they can leave. 

Most important are supplications, so put emphasis on your prayers and 

pray to Allah. Remember to pray when starting your journey, coming to 

Jalsa and during travels. 

(Extracts from Friday Sermon of 18th July 2003, 

Published in Al-Fazl International, 12th September 2003). 


KHILAFAT AHMADIYYA CENTENARY JALSA 

(78TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION) 

GHANA, 2008 

Venue: 

Bagh-e-Ahmad (Garden of Ahmad) off Accra - Abidjan main 

highway, near Winneba - about 70 kilometres west of Accra, 

the capital of Ghana. 

Dates: 

Thursday 17th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19 April, 2008. 

Hospitality Period: 

Tuesday, 15th to Tuesday, 22nd April, 2008. 

Registration: 

Registration will be done at the Jalsa venue, Bagh-e-Ahmad, 

from Tuesday, 15th April, 2008. Those arriving earlier than 

15th April may contact the Khilafat Centenary Jalsa Planning 

Committee at the National Headquarters of the Ahmadiyya 

Muslim Mission, Ghana, Crescent street, Nyaneba Estates, 

Osu, Accra or call telephone; 

+233 21 77 68 45 

DATES: 

or any of the officials listed at page 6 of this booklet. 

Participants from around West Africa who travel by road to 

Ghana for the Jalsa may contact any of our Regional Missions 

at the addresses shown overleaf if they need help to 

the venue of the Jalsa. 

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Regional Missions: 

GREATER ACCRA REGION: 

AHMADIYYA MUSLIM MISSION, 

P. O. Box BT 116, Tema. Tel.: +233 22 20 68 47 

EASTERN REGION: 


P. O. Box 766, Koforidua. Tel.: +233 81 23 228 

VOLTA REGION: 


P. O. Box 28, Worawora. Tel.: +233 95 32 20 60 

CENTRAL REGION: 


P. O. Box 39, Saltpond. Tel.: +233 24 72 12 56 

BRONG AHAFO REGION: 


P. O. Box 15, Techiman. Tel.: +233 65 32 20 21 

ASHANTI REGION: 


P. O. Box 263, Kumasi. Tel.: +233 51 23 679 

WESTERN REGION: 


P. O. Box 0399, Takoradi. Tel.: +233 31 23 066 

NORTHERN REGION: 


P. O. Box 251, Tamale. Tel.: +233 71 24 279 

UPPER EAST REGION: 


P. O. Box 88, Bolgatanga. Tel.: +233 72 23 451 

UPPER WEST REGION: 


P. O. Box 4, Wa. Tel.: +233 75 62 21 22 

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AHMADIYYA MUSLIM MISSION, GHANA 


PURPOSES OF JALSA SALANA 

(FRIDAY SERMON BY HAZRAT KHALIFATUL MASIH V.) 

THE JALSA IS NOT A FESTIVAL but a Jama’at convention. Do not 

think that you are participating in a festival and do not waste your time in 

personal meetings, buying, selling or showing off the latest fashions. 

Greet each other with smiles. If you had any rancour, end them with 

smiles in these three days. Secondly, spread the good words and urge 

others to perform good deeds and tell them to desist from bad practices. 

After all, that is the prime purpose of Jalsa Salana. Those who come to 

attend Jalsa, must participate in it fully and instead of roaming about 

aimlessly, they should derive the maximum benefit from the 

programme. 

Care should be taken that the ladies and the children sit and listen to 

the Jalsa proceedings quietly and try to derive maximum benefit from 

them. 

BLESSINGS OF THE JALSA 

Ahmadis should participate in the Jalsa with full zeal and vigour. This 

is your Jalsa Salana. Do not be absent without any valid reason. Some 

people only come for one day instead of all three days and then their 

objective is to meet friends rather than gain the blessings of the 

occasion. If Jalsa is kept in mind, then attendance on all three days 

is essential. 

Listen to the speeches and other programmes in silence 

paying full attention. Do not waste this precious time. 

Guest should remember that all these arrangements are temporary. 

The volunteers should work very hard to serve the guests, but 

occasionally if there is any shortfall, it should be overlooked. 

If any guest finds a shortfall, they should gently draw the attention of 

the workers to it. There is no need to be angry. The arrangements are 

large scale and there are bound to be some deficiencies. They should be 

tolerated and overlooked. 

ADVICE FOR HOSTS & WORKERS 

Treat your fellow workers with respect and honour; and perform all your 

duties together in an atmosphere of love and friendship. The hosts must 

perform their duties of hospitality in a pleasant manner and continue to 

do so as long as the hospitality period continues. 

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Space for own Tents or caravans 

Space has been provided for those who have their own tents or 

caravans. Those who will access these provisions are expected to 

adhere to all norms and ethics expected of members of the Ahmadiyya 

community at such gatherings. 

Hotels around Bagh-e-Ahmad 

Those who wish to take hotel accommodation may do so. A list of the 

hotels around Bagh-e-Ahmad has been provided at page 25 of this 

booklet. 

Food Stalls and market 

For the purposes of the Jalsa, a special area has been designated as 

market from where one can buy food items etc. No sales whatsover 

shall be permitted outside this area. 

FIRST AID/MEDICAL FACILITIES 

Medical teams will be in attendance at Bagh-e-Ahmad throughout the 

period of the Jalsa. These will include Homoeopathic, Herbal and 

Allopathic teams made up of well qualified personnel who will provide 

care for participants who may require attention of one sort or the other. 

These services shall be free. However, in case the necessary 

medication is not available the patient may have to provide money for 

procurement. 

Lost and Found Property 

If you find or loose money or any valuables please notify the 

information office for appropriate action. 

Pay Phones 

Pay Phones are not available at Bagh-e-Ahmad but a number of 

mobile call centres have been given permission to operate at the 

market area. Both local and IDD calls may be made at these centres at 

a fee. Participants are advised to take note that these centres shall not 

be allowed any where else at the Jalsa grounds. 

Currency and Travellers’ Cheques. 

There are no facilities for exchange of currencies and travellers’ 

cheques at Bagh-e-Ahmad. All foreign participants are advised to 

have cash in local currency. 


Bia 

Tain 

Sunyani 

Goaso 

Tano 

Prestea 

Axim 

Sawla 

Bole 

Wenchi 

Berekum 

Awaso 

Western 

Wa 

MAP OF GHANA 

Upper West 

Bamboi 

Bibiani 

Kulpawn 

Mole Game Res. 

Black Volta 

Tumu 

Tarkwa. 

Kintampo 

Brong-Ahafo 

Techiman 

Obuasi 

Ashanti 

Dunkwa 

Sekondi 

Takoradi 

White Volta 

Ejura 

Mampong 

Anum 

Oda 

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Navrongo 

Wulugu 

Lake Volta 

Kujani Game 

Volta 

Reserve 

Hohoe 

Birim 

Kade 

Afram 

Kumasi 

Konongo 

Bekwai 

Bolgatanga 

Northern 

Tamale 

Central 

Salaga 

Yeji 

Cape Coast 

Upper East 

Nkawkaw 

Eastern 

Nsawam 

Swedru 

Winneba 

Daka 

Bawku 

Bimbila 

Kwadjokrom 

Yendi 

Tema 

Teshi 

Dumbai 

Kantankufri 

Koforidua 

Accra 

Worawora 

Greater Accra 

Kpandu 

Ho 

Gulf of Guinea 

Key 

National Headquarters 

Regional Mission 

Bagh-e-Ahmad 

Keta 

Bagh-e-Ahmad

From Takoradi/CapeCoast 

To Winneba 

From Accra 


Road Direction to Bagh-e-Ahmad 

( 70 kilometres ) 

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General Entrance 

South Gate 

From Kumasi/Swedru 

West Gate 

(restricted entry) 

Bagh-e-Ahmad 


General Information 

Arrival at the Accra International Airport 

A reception team will be on standby at the National Headquarters of the 

Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana to render any appropriate 

assistance that guests may require. 

It will be appreciated if guests will inform the Jalsa office their date of 

arrival, flight number and other relevant information well in advance. 

All guests are requested to report for registration shortly after arrival 

in Ghana. Please take particular note that admission to the Jalsa 

grounds will be strictly on the basis of registration cards. 

Local Members 

Members of the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will as usual be 

registered at the point of entry to the Jalsa grounds. All members are 

advised to be patient while going through registration formalities as they 

may be required to wait awhile to be attended to due to the large number 

of people expected at any given time. 

Transportation 

There is no specific shuttle service to Bagh-e-Ahmad under normal 

circumstances. However, arrangements have been made with the 

Metro Mass Transport Company to institute a special shutter service 

from Winneba roundabout to Bagh-e-Ahmad for the period of the Jalsa. 

The service is not free and commuters will be required to pay a 

stipulated fee. All are kindly requested to use the southern gate for both 

entry and exit as entry through the western gate will not be permitted. 

Entry to Bagh-e-Ahmad 

There are designated vehicle parks for all vehicles. Drivers are kindly 

requested to exercise utmost care and patience and cooperate with 

Khuddam as they go through arrival formalities. Each vehicle will be 

directed to the appropriate park. Vehicles will not be allowed beyond 

these parks. All are requested to ensure strict adherence to this rule for 

safety and convenience. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Sleeping areas in large Tents have been marked for all groups of 

participants both local and foreign. Free mattresses are provided to 

foreign participants. All locals are expected to provide their own. 

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BAGH-E-AHMAD 

Bagh-e-Ahmad is the venue for the Centenary Khilafat Jalsa 

. The 460acre piece of land, located at Pomadze, near Winneba, in 

the Central Region of Ghana, was acquired at the instance of 

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V, (a.t.b.a.) by the Jama'at for an Integrated 

Agric Project. 

Currently, a number of projects have been initiated on the land. 

These include a Kraal, an Ostrich Farm, Mango and Pineapple 

Plantations. Plans are also far advanced to activate a poultry farm 

(Above; a section of the pineapple farm at Bagh-e-Ahmad 

below; some cattle at the kraal at Bagh-e-Ahmad.) 

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Some of the ostriches at the farm at Bagh-e-Ahmad 

on the site. Rehabilitation of the poultry sheds is currently in 

progress. 

One interesting feature of the Bagh-e-Ahmad Agric Project 

is that it includes a Botanical Garden in which can be found all 

major tree species in Ghana. 

This offers visitors an opportunity to have a feel of Ghana’s 

botanical treasures. 

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Ahmadiyya Muslim Students of the T. I. Ahmadiyya 

Senior High Schools at Gomoa Potsin and Ekumfi Essarkyir, and 

also students of Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionary Training College, 

Ekumfi Ekrawfo and Insaaniyya Senior High School have been 

organizing Waqar-e-Amal (Dignity of Labour), on regular basis 

at the site to assist in its development. That not withstanding, the 

Jama'at has sunk huge sums of money to provide, on the site, 

potable water, electricity(including windmill), roads and other 

infrastructural facilities crucial to the success of the Community's 

Poultry Sheds under rehabilitation 

Alhamdulillah (Allah be praised), that ever since the land was 

acquired, various institutions of the Jama'at, notably, the Majlis 

Khuddamul Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organization), 

(Below; Students from the T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Gomoa Potsin and the 

T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Ekumfi Essarkyir on Waqar-e-Amal at Bagh-e-Ahmad. 

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Some of the buildings under construction at Bagh-e-Ahmad 

envisaged agricultural project. 

The community's three wing organizations, namely, the Majlis 

Ansarullah (Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association) the Majlis 

Khuddamul Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth 

Association) and the Lajna Imaillah (Ahmadiyya Muslim 

Women's Association), vied with one another in financial 

sacrifices towards the development of the site. So did many 

Ahmadi individuals make substantial sacrifices, in cash and in 

kind, to support the project. May Allah, out of His grace, reward them 

all abundantly. Ameen. 

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