West Midwest Region

Oshkosh Community Garden

In June 2012, Lajna Ima'illah Oshkosh adopted a flowerbed at a local community garden. The garden was initiated as a volunteer effort by three college students in an underprivileged neighborhood. A City grant covered the initial setup costs and in return the local community had free access to grow their own food albeit through organic and natural practices. The watering system was also eco-friendly as the garden had access to barreled rain water. Lajna members helped build the wooden flowerbeds with the garden managers and donated young plants for the vegetable patch.

The potted plants included tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini squashes, egg plants, green chillies and various herbs. Despite a very busy summer with Jalsa preparations and guests from overseas, members took turns in the maintenance and watering of the plants. Since it was a very dry Summer, the rain barrels were usually empty, so members made the extra effort to bring gallons of water from home.

By the grace of Allah, the Oshkosh Lajna Ima'illah worked hard to share this collaborative experience and thoroughly enjoyed the fresh and healthy produce each week.

 “Summary Report-Faith groups Working hand and hand”
Zion Lajna Ima’illah-USA

"And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor, the orphan and the prisoner; Assuring them: 'We feed you to win Allah's pleasure only.  We desire no reward, nor thanks from you'." - The Holy Quran, 76:9-10
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Feed the hungry, visit the sick and set free the captives." - Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Hadith 552
Over the course of approximately two years of building a strong, loving relationship with a group of ladies at Wildwood Presbyterian Church located in Grayslake, Illinois, the Women’s auxiliary of Zion Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Lajna) was invited to participate in their Food Pantry distribution which took place in the parking lot of the church on Saturday, December 1, 2012.  The air was cool, but the sun was shining and reflecting the spirits and smiles of the volunteers. [Read more]

National Midwest Lajna/Nasirat Ijtema 2012

The National Midwest Ijtema on CHOOSE ISLAM WHEN CULTURE DISAGREES” took place at Bait-ul-Jaamay Mosque in Glen Ellyn, IL, on September 14th to 16th. Respected National Sadr Lajna Ima’illah USA, Saliha Malik, presided over the event with five National officers and all three Regional Sadran. The Overall attendance was very good with and 205 members on Friday, 355 on Saturday, and 283 on Sunday. Alhamdolillah, 16 Majalis from all Midwest regions participated, East Midwest, South Midwest, and West Midwest. It was a great succsees! [Read more]

2012 Oshkosh Nasirat Local Ijtema

About Oshkosh Nasirat:

Oshkosh, WI is a small majlis with only four Nasirat. First local ijtema was held on August 4^th, 2012. All four Nasirat along with 20 lajna attended the ijtema.

Ijtema Preparation & Program:

Ijtema Syllabus was shared with Nasirat as well their parents well in advance. Five different competitions were included in the program.[Read more]

Camp Bismillah 2012

Camp Bismillah was held at the Zion Mission House/Mosque on 2012 July 11, 12, and 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and July 14, (Saturday) from 12:00 p.m. to 3: 00 p.m.
Lajna members right after their return from the US Jalsa Salana demonstrated their lajna pledge (I affirm that I shall be ready to sacrifice my life, property, time and children for the cause of my faith and the community…) by moving into immediate action; reviewing the plans for Camp Bismillah, taking time off work, household matters and school assignments, making purchases, contacting volunteers, cleaning and setting-up the mission house. [Read more]

 4th Annual Lajna Ima’illah Regional Youth Camp West Midwest, 2012
“Choose Islam When Culture Disagrees”

The fourth annual West Midwest Regional Lajna Imaillah Youth Camp took place from Saturday, April 21st to Sunday April 22nd, 2012 at the Zion Mission House in the historical city of Zion, Illinois. The theme of this year’s Regional Youth Camp was “Choose Islam When Culture Disagrees”. The total attendance was 28 young Lajna present from Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Chicago West, Chicago East, and Zion... [Read more]

LAJNA OSHKOSH COMMUNITY AFTARI

On Friday, August 26th 2011 Lajna Ima’illah Oshkosh hosted a women’s only Aftar dinner open to community. The following preparations were made ahead of time for the Aftar event:

• Invitations were created and distributed to our growing contact list.
• A registration booth was set up to allow guests to sign up and add their information for our contact list.
• Informational packets were prepared to be handed out to guests. These packets included Muslims for peace and loyalty flyers, Lajna Oshkosh and President. Oshkosh contact business cards, and informational brochures on Islam, Ahmadiyyat, Jihad etc.