Source: Calgary Ahmadiyya Muslim Examiner
On April 3rd, 1987 is a day of great historical importance in the history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama‘at as it was on this day, under powerful Divine inspiration, that Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV (may Allah have mercy on him), launched the Waqfe Nau Scheme. He had a vision that with the dawn of the second century of Ahmadiyyat, countless avenues would be opened for the spread and domination of Islam through the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama‘at. He proposed to the Community to dedicate their children to the cause of Islam before their birth. The Community has enthusiastically received this initiative from its inception, it can be ascertained from the fact that thousands of children are now enrolled into this project and increasing by the day.
He explained that the Jama‘at would need a large number of devotees well-versed in both spiritual and secular knowledge to cause a revolution in the field of preaching. To achieve this noble purpose, Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, announced a splendid initiative known as the “Waqfe Nau Scheme“. The members of the Jama‘at responded well to his call as always and thousands devoted their children to serve the cause of Islam. These children are an asset to the Jama‘at-e-Ahmadiyya, they are going to play an unprecedented role in spreading the name and faith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), all over the world.
Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih IV (may Allah have mercy on him), delivered a number of Friday sermons in which he explained the importance of this blessed scheme and how to bring up these children. He advised Wakalat Waqfe Nau to prepare a syllabus for these children as a means to provide guidance for their education and training. Wakalat Waqfe Nau prepared a syllabus in Urdu for Waqfe Nau up to the age of 17.
From the very beginning when he was elected as Khalifah, Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah support him with His Mighty help), has taken a great interest in this scheme and has guided the Jama‘at on a number of occasions through Friday sermons and meetings with executives of the Jama‘at. In spite of his great responsibilities and heavy engagements, he has personally been involved in the teaching and training of the Waqifeen-e-Nau children. Waqfe Nau Ahmadi children are taught the Holy Quran, Ahadith, Islamic Teachings and world languages like English, Spanish, German, Urdu, French at a special languages training school set up for this purpose worldwide.
He proposed to the Community to dedicate their children to the cause of Islam before their birth. The Community has enthusiastically received this initiative from its inception, it can be ascertained from the fact that thousands of children are now enrolled into this project and increasing by the day.
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