Ijtema 2009 Articles

  • Introduction to Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Research Association

     Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Research Association 

    by Tauseef Khan (Chairman MKA-RA) 

    MKA Research Association is setup in part to facilitate your research careers so we want to organise activities which support and run along with your research interests, with minimal time commitments. Based on your expertise, we will occasionally be making specific requests to you to help us out in our activities.

    It goes without saying that membership in the MKA Research Association is a source of great blessing for the young members. Many members are at the very early stages of their careers and their involvement in the MKA-RA at its formative stages will prepare them well for the future, where one day they will be running their own labs, research teams and departments. Insha'Allah.

    Under Huzur's (atba) directive, the membership of MKA Research Association is compulsory for all Khuddam science students (above A-levels). Additionally Khuddam students from other fields (e.g. social sciences, economics) are strongly encouraged to join if they have interest in research.


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    The aims of MKA-RA are four-fold:

    1. To encourage and guide khuddam who are interested in research careers in the research. In particular this will mean:

    a. identifying top fields in each research field and directing students towards them 
    b. answering specific requests for career guidance sent in by Khuddam and providing mentorship
    c. providing an overview of our research and career paths in discussion forums, career seminars and Annual Conferences
    d. having a web presence in the form of profiles and useful articles for budding researchers

    2. To form a network of existing khuddam researchers. In particular this will mean:

    a. meeting up regularly in group meetings and telling each other about our research and reviewing interesting papers. This can be via this email group and also meetings
    b. advertising to each other relevant job opportunities and funding resources
    c. initiate and collaborate on projects where possible

    3. To encourage an in depth study of the Holy Qur'an in order to inform upon our research. In particular this will mean:

    a. identifying, discussing and researching interesting chapters, verses and ideas in the Holy Qur'an which seem to have relevance to the research
    b. writing articles/reports on any interesting findings

    4. To publish our findings and any achievements of our members in Jama'at literature and external media

     

     


    "Therefore, I advise the youth: Immerse yourself in studies to the exclusion of everything else. Advance so much in every field of education that your minimum target is a Nobel Prize. That requires hard work over a long period. When nations want to develop and progress they make plans on a long-term basis." (Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V [atba])

    The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Research Association (MKA-RA) has been established under Amoor-e-Tuluba Department, Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK, and is up and running by grace of Allah. Under Huzur's (atba) guidance, faculties have now been established within the association in order to channel activity in a more structured and productive manner. 

    1. Faculty of Physical Sciences: Includes Physics, Chemistry, Space, Earth Sciences, Mathematics etc.
    2. Faculty of Biological Sciences and Medicine: Includes Life sciences, Medicine, Surgery, Homeopathy etc
    3. Faculty of Social Sciences: Includes Archaeology, Economics, Psychology, Sociology etc
    4. Faculty of Humanities: Includes History, Languages, Religion, Philosophy etc
    5. Faculty of Computing and Telecommunications: Includes Computer science, system science, telecommunications etc
    6. Faculty of Professional and Applied Sciences: Includes Agriculture, Entomology/Apiology, Banking, Business, Accounting, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Journalism, Media, Law, Transport etc
     

     

    The Association is made up of Khuddam members who are interested in research fields and advising. The latter are senior Ansar members who are willing to mentor and guide students. 

  • Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK Research Association

    •Are you interested in Research and Discovery?

    • Are you a student (GCSE or above) and want to find out about the exciting possibilities a career in Research has to offer? If you answered ‘YES’ to either of these questions, then contact the Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK Research Association (MKA-RA). The MKA-RA has been formed under Huzur’s (atba) guidance to:
     
    1. Offer career guidance and support to Khuddam interested in research careers 
    2. To form a network of existing Khuddam researchers and to facilitate their work
    3. To seek and inform upon guidance from the Holy Qur’an in current research endeavours
     
    Huzur (atba) has stated that membership of MKA-RA should be compulsory for Khuddam students (graduates and above) who are studying science related subjects.  Huzur (atba) further strongly recommended that all Khuddam research students (from social and natural sciences) should also join the MKA-RA.
     
    Please email us at research@khuddam.org.uk to register yourself as a member of the MKA-RA and to seek any support (career guidance etc.) which you may require, making sure you provide the following information.
     
    Name:
    AIMS:
    Qiadat:
    Highest Level of Education to date:
    Subject(s) studied at this level:
    Research Career interest (please specify field):
    University/School:
    Email:
    Contact number:
     
    For more information on the MKA-RA visit;
     
    Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Khan
    Chairman MKA UK Research Association