1. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE Quarter 1 – March 2014 www.atfalusa.org Quarter 1 – March 2014 www.atfalusa.org

2. Agenda:  Session A (To be attended by Atfal & Parents):  Tilawat with Translation by a Tifl  Atfal Pledge  Introduction of Majlis  Parents’ responsibilities  Nazimeen & Murabiyyan Atfal’s responsibilities  Departmental Goals & Inititaives  General feedback from Parents (Q&A)  Dua  Session B (One-One with Parents only)  Report Card  Atfal Exams Feedback  Feedback from Parents  Session A (To be attended by Atfal & Parents):  Tilawat with Translation by a Tifl  Atfal Pledge  Introduction of Majlis  Parents’ responsibilities  Nazimeen & Murabiyyan Atfal’s responsibilities  Departmental Goals & Inititaives  General feedback from Parents (Q&A)  Dua  Session B (One-One with Parents only)  Report Card  Atfal Exams Feedback  Feedback from Parents

3. About Atfalul Ahmadiyya  History  Founded in 1938  Established in USA 1969  Purpose  To inculcate the virtues of regularity in daily prayers, hard work, and truthfulness in the youth of Ahmadiyyat.  Structure  Mayar-e-Saghir: 7-11 years of age  Mayar-e-Kabir: 12-15 years of age  Organization  Sadar MKA -> National Muhtamim Atfal -> Regional Nazim Atfal -> Local Nazim Atfal  Murabiyyan Atfal are preferred to be from Ansarullh & appointed by Qaid with consultation of local Sadr.  History  Founded in 1938  Established in USA 1969  Purpose  To inculcate the virtues of regularity in daily prayers, hard work, and truthfulness in the youth of Ahmadiyyat.  Structure  Mayar-e-Saghir: 7-11 years of age  Mayar-e-Kabir: 12-15 years of age  Organization  Sadar MKA -> National Muhtamim Atfal -> Regional Nazim Atfal -> Local Nazim Atfal  Murabiyyan Atfal are preferred to be from Ansarullh & appointed by Qaid with consultation of local Sadr.

4. A Parent’s Responsibility “O ye who believe! save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is men and stones, over which are appointed angels, stern and severe, who disobey not Allah in what He commands them and do as they are commanded.” The Holy Quran [66:7] [66:7] اے لوگو جو ایمان لائے ہو ! اپنے آپ کو اور اپنے اہل و عیال کو آگ سے بچاؤ جس کا ایندھن انسان اور پتھر ہیں۔ اُس پر بہت سخت گیر قوی فرشتے ( مسلط ) ہیں۔ وہ اللہ کی، اُس بارہ میں جو وہ انہیں حکم دے، نافرمانی نہیں کرتے اور وہی کرتے ہیں جو وہ حکم دیئے جاتے ہیں۔

5. A Parent’s Responsibility  At the end of the day, Almighty Allah has put the responsibility of raising the children in the hands of parents – Not Nazim Atfal, Qaid or a Murabi Atfal.  Just like you (parents) know about the child’s school schedule, meal plans, PT meetings, field trips etc… and have to partake an active role in their academic life, you must remember that the same is required of you if you want your children to reach the highest level of Taqwa (righteousness)  2 – 4 hours Atfal classes every other weekend are NOT enough to reach the standards set by Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) for a Muslim child.  At the end of the day, Almighty Allah has put the responsibility of raising the children in the hands of parents – Not Nazim Atfal, Qaid or a Murabi Atfal.  Just like you (parents) know about the child’s school schedule, meal plans, PT meetings, field trips etc… and have to partake an active role in their academic life, you must remember that the same is required of you if you want your children to reach the highest level of Taqwa (righteousness)  2 – 4 hours Atfal classes every other weekend are NOT enough to reach the standards set by Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) for a Muslim child.

6. Expectations from Nazimeen & Murabiyyan Atfal  To facilitate and provide an environment where Atfal can learn the true teaching of Islam by:  Organizing Atfal Classes  Organizing Fun & Sports Programs  Teach Atfal the true of Islamic teachings and guide them to learn & memorize through the Syllabus  Teach Atfal the basics of Islamic teaching in Quran, Salat, Prayers etc…  Assess Atfal & provide feedback to parents and Atfal  Prepare Atfal for all National and Regional levels events  To facilitate and provide an environment where Atfal can learn the true teaching of Islam by:  Organizing Atfal Classes  Organizing Fun & Sports Programs  Teach Atfal the true of Islamic teachings and guide them to learn & memorize through the Syllabus  Teach Atfal the basics of Islamic teaching in Quran, Salat, Prayers etc…  Assess Atfal & provide feedback to parents and Atfal  Prepare Atfal for all National and Regional levels events

7. Atfal Classes  Frequency:  At least 2 classes per Month  One bi-monthly Regional class (coming soon)  Class Agenda  Monthly agenda is set by National and emailed in the beginning of each month  Sports Activities with each class  Ensures all Atfal in the USA are receiving the same training  Attendance  Monitored by Nazim Atfal. Parents should ensure Tifl comes to class regularly and on time  Frequency:  At least 2 classes per Month  One bi-monthly Regional class (coming soon)  Class Agenda  Monthly agenda is set by National and emailed in the beginning of each month  Sports Activities with each class  Ensures all Atfal in the USA are receiving the same training  Attendance  Monitored by Nazim Atfal. Parents should ensure Tifl comes to class regularly and on time

8. Initiatives: Taleem & Tarbiyyat  A Revised Taleem Syllabus by age group available at taleem.atfalusa.org  Sitara (7 – 8 years)  Hilal (9 – 10 years)  Qamar (11 – 12 years)  Badar (13 – 15 years)  Quarterly Atfal Exams  Local, Regional and National Ijtema Syllabus (available at taleem.atfalusa.org)  New Bi-Monthly Regional Level classes are being launched inshallah  Tarbiyyat Topic shared every month with Atfal at http://www.atfalusa.org/class-agendas  A Revised Taleem Syllabus by age group available at taleem.atfalusa.org  Sitara (7 – 8 years)  Hilal (9 – 10 years)  Qamar (11 – 12 years)  Badar (13 – 15 years)  Quarterly Atfal Exams  Local, Regional and National Ijtema Syllabus (available at taleem.atfalusa.org)  New Bi-Monthly Regional Level classes are being launched inshallah  Tarbiyyat Topic shared every month with Atfal at http://www.atfalusa.org/class-agendas

9. Department of Tarbiyyat - tarbiyyat.atfalusa.org Salat Holy Quran Truth Hard Work Friday Sermon Letter to Huzur Watch MTA Monthly Tarbiyyat Topics Monthly Class Agendas Tarbiyyat Videos/Presentations Social & Identity Who We Are Tarbiyyat Workshops A Virtual Tifl (Coming soon) Phone/Tablet App for Atfal & Parents

10. Taleem-ul-Quran – ALFURQAN.US Al-FURQAN Open Classes for Atfal Now available Visit: drc.atfalusa.org

11. Initiatives: DRC  Daily Reciters Club (DRC) – A new system is now launched (drc.atfalusa.org)  Automated emails  Mobile phone friendly  Intuitive design  Atfal to get an award at National Ijtema  Daily Reciters Club (DRC) – A new system is now launched (drc.atfalusa.org)  Automated emails  Mobile phone friendly  Intuitive design  Atfal to get an award at National Ijtema

12. Waqar-e-Amal  Encourage Atfal to participate in the Waqar-e-Amal activities such as:  Help at home  Mosque Cleanup  Serving Food  Special attention to Mayre-e-Kabir Atfal  Encourage Atfal to participate in the Waqar-e-Amal activities such as:  Help at home  Mosque Cleanup  Serving Food  Special attention to Mayre-e-Kabir Atfal

13. Welcome Package  Huzur’s (atba) approved Shura Proposal. Once a child becomes a Tifl, he gets a welcome letter and a set of Prayer Cap, Scarf and a Prayer Mat.  Welcome Package - welcomepackage.atfalusa.org  Any boy turning 7 years old gets a Welcome Package  We have just received new inventory  Signup for your child if about to turn 7 or did not get one in past year  Huzur’s (atba) approved Shura Proposal. Once a child becomes a Tifl, he gets a welcome letter and a set of Prayer Cap, Scarf and a Prayer Mat.  Welcome Package - welcomepackage.atfalusa.org  Any boy turning 7 years old gets a Welcome Package  We have just received new inventory  Signup for your child if about to turn 7 or did not get one in past year

14. Rising Stars – Have you nominated your son?  Every Month a Tifl is selected across the US to be featured as a Rising Star of the Month. Tifl must show exemplary achievements in religious and educational levels.  Visit: http://www.atfalusa.org/rising-star  Every Month a Tifl is selected across the US to be featured as a Rising Star of the Month. Tifl must show exemplary achievements in religious and educational levels.  Visit: http://www.atfalusa.org/rising-star

15. All Initiatives by Majlis Atfal-ul- Ahmadiyya Initia tives Taleem- ul- Quran Local Ijtema Atfal Rally Rising Stars P/T Meeting DRC Tifl Post A Night To Remembe r Food Drives Mobile Apps Welcome Package

16. Communication  Frequently Visit www.atfalusa.org to know what is going on. www.atfalusa.org  Encourage Atfal to visit the website and spend time there (games and puzzles are also provided)  Signup for Tifl Post – Our Monthly Newsletter at http://tiflpost.atfalusa.org  Look for “Atfal Matters” in Ahmadiyya Gazette every month  Reach out to your local Nazim Atfal, Qaid Sahib or Murabi Atfal for any questions or concerns.  Feel free to reach out to Mohtamim Atfal – Mirza Harris Ahmad @ mohtamimatfal@mkausa.org  Frequently Visit www.atfalusa.org to know what is going on. www.atfalusa.org  Encourage Atfal to visit the website and spend time there (games and puzzles are also provided)  Signup for Tifl Post – Our Monthly Newsletter at http://tiflpost.atfalusa.org  Look for “Atfal Matters” in Ahmadiyya Gazette every month  Reach out to your local Nazim Atfal, Qaid Sahib or Murabi Atfal for any questions or concerns.  Feel free to reach out to Mohtamim Atfal – Mirza Harris Ahmad @ mohtamimatfal@mkausa.org

17. Jazakallah for attending  Questions or Comments