About Us
Who We Are
Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is the youth auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, founded in 1938 to train young men in faith, character, and service. The Seattle chapter operates under that same charge for Ahmadi men aged 15 to 40 in the Puget Sound area.
Mission
Faith Trained Outward
MKA Seattle exists to develop young Ahmadi Muslim men spiritually, morally, and intellectually, then to direct that development outward into service.
A Muslim man's faith shows in how he treats his neighbors, contributes to society, and upholds dignity for people of every background. The departments exist to make that practical.
Twenty-three of them, covering religious education, spiritual training, humanitarian service, health, trade, and the integration of new members. Each led by a volunteer Nazim.
محبت سب کے لیے، نفرت کسی سے نہیں
“Love for All, Hatred for None”
The motto of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Structure
Two Wings, One Community
Ages 15–40
Khuddam
Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya
مجلس خدام الاحمدیہ
The Khuddam (servants) are the core body: young men committed to serving their faith community and broader society. Khuddam participate in spiritual programs, humanitarian projects, physical fitness, and professional development.
Ages 7 to 15
Atfal
Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya
مجلس اطفال الاحمدیہ
Atfal (children) is the junior wing for boys aged 7 to 15. Through the Nazim Atfal and Murabbi programs, young boys receive Quranic education, character development, and introduction to a life of service before joining the Khuddam.
Life at MKA Seattle
What the Work Looks Like
Prayer, service, and the ordinary moments between them. The brotherhood is built here.
The Pledge
The Khuddam Commitment
أَشْهَدُ أنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأشْهَدُ أنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ
“I shall always be ready to sacrifice my life, wealth, time and honor for the sake of my faith, country and nation. Likewise, I shall be ready to offer any sacrifice for guarding the institution of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya.”
The pledge has been recited by Khuddam since the auxiliary's establishment in 1938. It is read in Arabic, Urdu, and the local language at the opening of every Majlis program.
History
Our Story
31 January 1938
Founded in Qadian
Ten young men of Qadian, India gathered at the residence of Sheikh Mahboob Alam Khalid and resolved to assist the Khilafat and advance Ahmadiyyat. Maulvi Qamaruddin Sahib was elected the first president.
1 April 1938
Establishment Sermon
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II delivered the founding sermon, formally establishing Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya as an auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The pledge and structure follow that establishment to this day.
26 July 1940
Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya Founded
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II established Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya, the junior wing for boys aged 7 to 15, to prepare them for eventual Khuddam membership through age-appropriate spiritual and educational programs.
1952
MKA USA Established
The American chapter of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya was formed as the community grew in the United States, creating a national structure for local chapters.
Today
MKA Seattle
Our Seattle chapter serves Ahmadi Muslim men in the Puget Sound area, operating 23 departments from Bait-ul-Ehsan in Monroe, WA. The work continues under the same charter signed in 1938.
Questions
What People Ask
- What is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?
- The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a revivalist movement within Islam, founded in 1889 by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, India. Ahmadi Muslims affirm the Five Pillars of Islam and Six Articles of Faith, follow the Holy Quran, and recognize Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as Khataman Nabiyyeen, the Seal of the Prophets. The community is led today by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V. Its motto, 'Love for All, Hatred for None,' reflects its categorical rejection of violence in the name of religion.
- Who founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and what was his claim?
- Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (1835–1908) founded the community. His central claims were that he was the Mujaddid (divine reformer) of the fourteenth Islamic century, the Promised Messiah, and the Mahdi awaited by Muslims in the end days. The stated purpose of his advent was to revive the original teachings of Islam, to revive faith in one God, and to unify mankind under the banner of Prophet Muhammad.
- What is the difference between Ahmadi Muslims and other Muslims?
- Ahmadi Muslims believe that the Promised Messiah has arrived, in the person of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. Other Muslims are still waiting for him. Ahmadi Muslims interpret the messianic prophecies metaphorically; other Muslims read them literally. Both groups share the same foundational beliefs: the Five Pillars, Six Articles of Faith, the Holy Quran as God's final revelation, and Prophet Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets. The Ahmadiyya community describes itself as a revivalist movement seeking to restore Islam's original teachings, not to add to them.
- What is Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya?
- Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya is the youth auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for men aged 15 to 40. It was established on 31 January 1938 when ten young men of Qadian gathered at the residence of Sheikh Mahboob Alam Khalid and resolved to advance Ahmadiyyat and assist the Khilafat. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II approved the formation on 4 February 1938 and delivered the formal establishment sermon on 1 April 1938. 'Khuddam' is Arabic for 'servants.'
- What is the difference between Khuddam and Atfal?
- Khuddam are men aged 15 to 40. Atfal are boys aged 7 to 15. Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya was established as a separate junior auxiliary on 26 July 1940 by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II. Both wings share the same departmental structure (Taleem, Tarbiyyat, Maal, Isha'at) at age-appropriate levels. Atfal are mentored by Murabbi appointed from Majlis Ansarullah, the senior men's auxiliary. A boy graduates from Atfal to Khuddam on his 15th birthday.
- Who is the current Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?
- Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, is the spiritual head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He was elected on 22 April 2003 by the Electoral College in accordance with the institution of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, which has continued unbroken since the demise of the Promised Messiah in 1908. Khuddam pledge loyalty to the Khalifa as part of the formal MKA pledge.
Authoritative Sources
- alislam.org — Official site of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
- Al Hakam — Establishment of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya
- AhmadiPedia — Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya
- Atfal USA — About
Last reviewed: May 2026
Reach Out
If you're a Khadim new to Seattle, a parent with questions, or a neighbor curious about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, get in touch. We hold weekly programs and welcome visitors.