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Arrangements will be made for a few hours to run activities for Atfal with special needs. Please see the programme for timings
A male guardian must accompany the Tifl at all times.
You can also contact Faraz Qureshi ( National Atfal SEND) 07449094883, Who is  happy to hear all feedback and suggestions from parents

Competitions

This year we will be hosting a range of competitions, including our traditional competitions and brand new ones too!

Competitions

This year we will be hosting a range of competitions, including our traditional competitions and brand new ones too!

Young Muavineen Championship is back!

The Young Muavineen Championship is a team competition for 12-15 year olds that tests them on skills such as event management and problem solving. It is a great way for you to hone the skills you will need when you are older and part of Khuddamul Ahmadiyya.

 

Each region is to submit a team of 3 Atfal. We will have 4 parts of the competitions this year:

 

Atfal Class Setup – A group of Atfal will be given a table, table cloth, chairs etc, and they will be asked to organise an Atfal class for their local qiadat. The Atfal will need to think about what exactly happens in a traditional Atfal class, and points will be given for their creativity.

 

Security/Amoomi Arrangements. Atfal will be given a few scenarios and their response will be recorded by National Amoomi team. Atfal will be assessed on planning, resource distribution and problem solving etc.

 

The Pledge – We will also be quizzing the Atfal on the words of the Atfal pledge. We will be asking Atfal to fill out words of the pledge, and what they can do to ensure that they act upon the pledge.

 

Team Quiz – We will also be testing the Atfal’s knowledge of the different departments that work under Khuddamul Ahmadiyya and Atfalul Ahmadiyya.

 

If you would like to take part in your regional Atfal team, speak to your regional Nazim Atfal! Deadline for submission of teams is 17th September

Young Volunteers Scheme

This is the scheme in which Atfal can take part in Ijtema duties. After signing up for it (on the main registration link for the Ijtema), Atfal will be working alongside various teams taking part in various Ijtema duties.

If I sign up, where will I be doing duty?

All Atfal will be allocated a department, based on their requirements where they will be doing Ijtema duty. It could be office, site, hygiene, bazaar, Amoomi, Ziafat and any other department serving at the Ijtema.

I will be taking part in competitions at the Ijtema, will I still be able to do duty?

Yes, you can provide your availability (for at least 2 hours) so that you can be assigned duties when you are not taking part in the competitions. You can look at the Programme on the Atfal Ijtema webpage to see what time competitions are taking place.

How long will this ijtema duty be?

It is expected to be for around 2 hours a day.

How can I register for this?

You can register through ijtema pre-registration form. In this form, you will be asked if you want to signup for this scheme.

How can I contact Young Volunteer scheme team on the day of Ijtema?

Right after passing through registration, all those who signed up for it should go to Information Desk, where someone from Young Volunteer scheme will already be there for you.

Who do I contact if I need more information on this?

You can email [email protected]

Atfal Master Chef

The Master Chef is back this year with BRAND NEW challenges!

You will have the chance to cook a delicious pizza or bake a beautiful cake, in the space of one hour. We will provide all the ingredients and materials you need to complete the challenge. Once the time is up, a team of judges will mark you based on presentation and taste.

You can sign up on your own or in a pair! 

Contact your nazim atfal to find out how to sign up!

  • The sports at Ijtema will be split between two age groups, 7-10 and 11 to 15.
  • To take part in any of the 4 team competitions listed below, for either age category, you must contact your local or regional Nazim Atfal to be added to your regional team:
    • Football
    • Dodgeball (Indoor Sports)
    • Tug of War
    • 4x100m relay race
  • To take part in any of the individual competitions listed below, for either age category, you must fill out the National Ijtema 2023 Registration link:
    • 100 meter race
    • Pickle Ball
    • Corn hole
    • Table Tennis

The following competitions will be restricted at this year’s Ijtema to those Atfal who came 1st, 2nd or 3rd at their regional Ijtema’at:

Tilawat, Nazm, Prepared English Speech.

 

Also note that there are other open competitions on offer as well. These include:

  • Adhan
  • Prepared Speech Urdu
  • Hifz-Triathlon
  • Atfal Apex Quiz
  • Presentaion competition

Check the files below for your name. All those Atfal who have qualified from the regional level by coming 1st, 2nd or 3rd are listed below. If you think your name should be on the list, please contact your regional nazim Atfal and get them to contact the national team AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Qualifying Atfal list LAST UPDATED: 20/09/2023 22:13

There will be a process to qualify more Atfal for each competition for each age group depending on space availability. In order to be considered, make sure you do the following:

  1. Prepare according to the Talim syllabus above
  2. Record yourself (audio only)
    1. If you are trying for multiple competitions then please submit multiple recordings
  3. Make sure the recording is no longer than 2 minutes
  4. Download the template email here
  5. Using this template, write an email to [email protected] by 25th September latest (Hard deadline)
  6. Regularly check the file above for your name till the first day of Ijtema to see if you have qualified

The Talim syllabus files for the different age groups are below. To make sure you prepare for the correct age group, please read the following rule:

The age you were on the 1st of March 2023 determines the age category you will take part in for the National Ijtema.

Syllabus LAST UPDATED: 13/09/2023 18:00

This year, we are combining the three Hifz competitions on offer (Hifz-e-Quran, Hifz-e-Ahadith and Hifz-e-Qasidah) into one big Hifz competition named Hifz-Triathlon.

All Atfal who take part even in one of the categories will receive a certificate for participation in line with previous year’s Ijtema’at. However, those Atfal who perform well in all 3 of the categories will receive prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

For syllabus, rules and regulations, please consult the Talim syllabus files above appropriate to your age group.

It is strongly recommended tht you note the syllabus and use an actual Quran for the preparation for the Hifz-e-Quran section as there might be some mistake in the syllabus due to copying error.

For further information please contact us at: [email protected]

This year, we are running a brand new Quiz competition, The Atfal Apex Quiz. The quiz will include, but is not limited to, exciting new puzzles, academic questions on Mathematics and Sciences as well as fun rounds such as “Guess who” and “Guess the flag”. So be sure to get your team together and register for the quiz as soon as possible since there are limited spaces available.

You MUST register for this competition prior to the Ijtema. In order to register, please get a team of 5 Atfal from the same region and same age group together and assign a captain. Then contact your Regional Nazim Atfal. Only they can submit your team. Chase them up to make sure they have submitted your team details.

Please note that this means that each region will be submitting 3 teams at least, one for each age group. This is to ensure that there is an equal level of competition since questions will be different for each age group to give Atfal a better experience.

For syllabus, rules and regulations, please consult the Talim syllabus files above appropriate to your age group.

For further information please contact us at: [email protected]

This year, we are running a brand new Presentation competition. This is a brilliant opportunity for you to showcase your presentation skills and public speaking skills.

You MUST register for this competition prior to the Ijtema. In order to register, please start working on your presentation. You must manually submit this to the following email address prior to the Ijtema with your name, region and age group: [email protected]

The deadline for submission is 27th of September 2023.

For syllabus, rules and regulations, please consult the Talim syllabus files above appropriate to your age group.

For further information please contact us at: [email protected]

Atfal Hubs

This year we have divided the Atfal Arena into multiple sections, and we have added age specific marquees (Hubs)  with lots of activities. Find out what we have in-store for you this year!
Arrangements will be made for children aged 4-6 on Saturday from 10am till 5pm to run competitions for under 7’s. Please see the programme for timings.
For any enquiries please contact [email protected]
These are all the activities we will be running throughout the Ijtema for the 7 to 11 age group!

Get your photo taken and printed after writing a letter to Huzoor (ABA)

A chance to make your own mug with your name on one side and Atfal logo on the other side. The mug will cost £5

Share your thoughts and experience of the hub

An oppurtunity for atfal aged 7-9 to have a unique experience at this year’s national ijtema!
Atfal aged 7-9 will have special access to 7-11 marquee, funfair (specific time will be allocated), academics and sports activities. They will be accompanied by a care leader through out the day who will make sure atfal enjoy their ijtema experience.
The Fathers/Carers of Tifl aged 7 – 9 are allowed to accompany their children throughout the Ijtema

Please sign up before the end of day, Tuesday 6th September! 

Fun Activities

This year we will be hosting a range of fun activities. Including the Fun fair, and a lot of new activities!

The following competitions will be restricted at this year’s Ijtema to those Atfal who came 1st, 2nd or 3rd at their regional Ijtema’at:

Tilawat, Nazm, Prepared English Speech.

 

Also note that there are other open competitions on offer as well. These include:

  • Adhan
  • Prepared Speech
  • Urdu,
  • Hifz-Triathlon,
  • Atfal Apex Quiz
  • Presentaion competition

Check the files below for your name. All those Atfal who have qualified from the regional level by coming 1st, 2nd or 3rd are listed below. If you think your name should be on the list, please contact your regional nazim Atfal and get them to contact the national team AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

There will be a process to qualify more Atfal for each competition for each age group depending on space availability. In order to be considered, make sure you do the following:

  1. Prepare according to the Talim syllabus above
  2. Record yourself (audio only)
    1. If you are trying for multiple competitions then please submit multiple recordings
  3. Make sure the recording is no longer than 2 minutes
  4. Download the template email here
  5. Using this template, write an email to [email protected] by 10th September latest (Hard deadline)
  6. Check section 2 above for your name after the 17th of September till the first day of Ijtema to see if you have qualified

The Talim syllabus files for the different age groups are below. To make sure you prepare for the correct age group, please read the following rule:

The age you were on the 1st of March 2023 determines the age category you will take part in for the National Ijtema.

This year, we are combining the three Hifz competitions on offer (Hifz-e-Quran, Hifz-e-Ahadith and Hifz-e-Qasidah) into one big Hifz competition named Hifz-Triathlon.

For syllabus, rules and regulations, please consult the Talim syllabus files above appropriate to your age group.

It is strongly recommended that you note the syllabus and use an actual Quran for the preparation for the Hifz-e-Quran section as there might be some mistake in the syllabus due to copying error.

For further information please contact us at: [email protected]

This year, we are running a brand new Quiz competition, The Atfal Apex Quiz. The quiz will include, but is not limited to, exciting new puzzles, academic questions on Mathematics and Sciences as well as fun rounds such as “Guess who” and “Guess the flag”. So be sure to get your team together and register for the quiz as soon as possible since there are limited spaces available.

You MUST register for this competition prior to the Ijtema. In order to register, please get a team of 5 Atfal from the same region and same age group together and assign a captain. Then contact your Regional Nazim Atfal. Only they can submit your team. Chase them up to make sure they have submitted your team details.

Please note that this means that each region will be submitting 3 teams at least, one for each age group. This is to ensure that there is an equal level of competition since questions will be different for each age group to give Atfal a better experience.

For syllabus, rules and regulations, please consult the Talim syllabus files above appropriate to your age group.

For further information please contact us at: [email protected]

This year, we are running a brand new Presentation competition. This is a brilliant opportunity for you to showcase your presentation skills and public speaking skills.

You MUST register for this competition prior to the Ijtema. In order to register, please start working on your presentation. You must manually submit this to the following email address prior to the Ijtema with your name, region and age group: [email protected]

The deadline for submission is 17th of September 2023.

For syllabus, rules and regulations, please consult the Talim syllabus files above appropriate to your age group.

For further information please contact us at: [email protected]

We have brought back the much loved fun fair this year that will be running on Saturday! (Weather Permitting)

fun inflatable activities will be available for Atfal!

This year we have brought a brand new and exciting activity for the Ijtema.
Based on the guidance of Huzoor (aba)  to help you all achieve academic excellence, we have introduced big science demos including Fire, Dry Ice, Plasma Guns and Rockets! Timings will be confirmed soon.
We will also be running workshops where you will get the chance to see some of the demos up and close, as well as build something to take home!

 

Calling All Atfal!
We are compiling all of your faith inspiring experiences and stories for our National Atfal experience wall at Ijtema! Whether it is a prayer that has been answered, a story of our beloved Khalifa, or an interesting Islamic fact you have recently discovered, we would love to hear from you!! Please send your name, age, Qiadat, and a picture of yourself wearing a topi along with your story so that we can feature them in our Atfal Area! Experiences can be emailed to [email protected]
Each tifl will have a number on their Atfal Programme. If you find another Tifl with the same number as the one written on your programme, (Every number has multiple matches!) then come to the reception team for a prize! So your challenge is to find the Atfal with your matching numbers. The first 100 Atfal to find their ‘Akhi’ will receive a free Krispy Kreme Donut. Both of the Atfal must be present to obtain the reward which can be taken from the Information desk Gazebo near Atfal reception.
When: rolling throughout the 3 days
Where: starts at atfal reception and the number is on the booklet
A treasure hunt is being run during the Ijtema to find a secret word. Several checkpoints will be placed throughout Ijtema and each one will give you one letter of the secret word. Go from checkpoint to checkpoint to find the missing letters of the secret word. Whoever completes the secret word, comes to the Atfal Reception Area to get a sticker for their bucket list.
When: rolling all three days of ijtema
Where: throughout the atfal site, start at atfal reception
This year, if you take part in the following bucket list activities, you can win a Milkshake at both the 7-11 and 12-15 Bazaars!

 

Once you complete your bucket list, just come to the Atfal Reception with all your stickers, and they will give you a token to exchange for the milkshake.

To get your bucket list ticked, you need to get a sticker next to the items mentioned below, from an organiser organising that particular event. Speak to the organisers of the activity to get your sticker.

To complete the bucket list challenge, you MUST:

Learn the complete Atfal Pledge

And take part in AT LEAST 3 of the following:

ONE Academics competition

Atfal Talim Bingo

ONE sports competition. (Sports marshals can give you stickers)

Young Muavineen Championship.

Young Volunteers Scheme

Complete your Mission Impossible Challenge

Complete the Science Workshop

  • We have arranged for Atfal to be able to stay over at the Ijtema Site.
  • Only Mattresses will be provided this year, and Atfal will need to bring all other bedding items.
  • No registration is required, we will also have a Amanat office for Atfal to store their valuables.
  • Only Atfal will be allowed to sleep in the Atfal accommodation area (in the Atfal Gah). Atfal who wish to sleep next to their fathers or other guardians can do so on the Khuddam side where a father-and-son section will be created.

Contact Us!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the relevant departments below. For any urgent queries please use the “WhatsApp Us” Feature at the bottom left of your screens.
These are all the activities we will be running throughout the Ijtema for the 12 to 15 age group!

Get your photo taken and printed after writing a letter to Huzoor (ABA)

Our food lounge is back! Make sure to bring some change to try out our amazing foods!

Share your thoughts and experience of the hub

Please find the sample letter below, which you can edit with your sons details and hand it into their School. 
Apologies for the inconvenience, but our teams are working hard to get these files created and uploaded for you!
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