Departments

All 23 Departments

MKA Seattle operates through 23 dedicated departments, each led by a Nazim (director) who volunteers to serve their area. Together, they cover every aspect of a Muslim man's spiritual, personal, and civic life.

تبلیغ

Faith Outreach

Tabligh

Sharing the message of Islam through respectful dialogue, interfaith engagement, and community outreach.

  • Interfaith dialogues and mosque open houses
  • Distribution of Islamic literature
  • Online dawah campaigns
  • Community education events

تربیت

Spiritual Training

Tarbiyyat

Nurturing the spiritual and moral development of every Khadim through prayer, character building, and self-reformation.

  • Prayer habit tracking and accountability
  • Quran recitation sessions
  • Moral training workshops
  • Spiritual mentorship programs

مال

Finance

Maal

Managing the financial health of the auxiliary including Chanda collection and financial accountability.

  • Monthly Chanda collection and tracking
  • Tahrik-e-Jadid and Waqf-e-Jadid campaigns
  • Financial reporting to national Majlis
  • Budget planning and oversight

خدمت خلق

Humanitarian Services

Khidmat-e-Khalq

Serving humanity through organized volunteer work, charity drives, and community uplift programs.

  • Blood drives and health screenings
  • Food bank volunteering
  • Environmental cleanups
  • Disaster relief fundraising

تعلیم

Religious Education

Taleem

Building Islamic knowledge through structured study, Quranic education, and academic competitions.

  • Quran and Hadith memorization
  • Islamic study circles
  • Knowledge competitions (Ijtema)
  • Dars-ul-Quran sessions

صحت جسمانی

Health & Fitness

Sehat-e-Jismani

Promoting physical wellbeing through organized sports, fitness initiatives, and health awareness campaigns.

  • Badminton and volleyball tournaments
  • Annual Ijtema sports competitions
  • Fitness challenges and tracking
  • Health awareness workshops

اشاعت

Publications

Ishaat

Managing the auxiliary's communications, social media presence, and production of digital and print content.

  • Social media management (Instagram, X, Facebook)
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Event photography and videography
  • Website content updates

صنعت و تجارت

Industry & Trade

Sanat-o-Tijarat

Supporting Khuddam in their professional and entrepreneurial pursuits through networking and career development.

  • Career mentorship and networking
  • Entrepreneurship workshops
  • Professional skills development
  • Job shadowing and internship connections

تجنید

Census & Records

Tajneed

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all Khuddam and Atfal members in the Seattle chapter.

  • Member database management
  • Biannual census updates
  • Onboarding new members
  • Reporting to national MKA USA

عمومی

Internal Affairs

Amoomi

Coordinating internal meetings, managing organizational operations, and ensuring smooth administrative function.

  • Amila and general meeting coordination
  • Agenda preparation and minutes
  • Internal communications
  • Logistics for gatherings

امور طلبہ

Student Affairs

Amoor-e-Tuluba

Supporting Khuddam who are students in their academic journey while strengthening their faith and identity.

  • Study groups and academic support
  • Campus outreach and Muslim Student Associations
  • Scholarship awareness
  • Mentoring from professional Khuddam

وقار عمل

Dignity of Labor

Waqar-e-Amal

Organizing collective physical service projects that instill the value of honest work and community contribution.

  • Mosque maintenance and improvement projects
  • Community facility cleanups
  • Collective gardening and landscaping
  • Hands-on service days

اطفال

Children's Auxiliary

Atfal

Nurturing the spiritual and moral development of young Ahmadi boys under the age of 15 through age-appropriate programs.

  • Weekly Atfal meetings
  • Quran recitation and memorization
  • Islamic story circles and activities
  • Annual Ijtema Atfal day competitions

Questions

About the Departments

What departments does MKA Seattle have?
MKA Seattle operates 23 departments covering faith, education, health, humanitarian service, publications, finance, sports, industry, and more. Each department is led by a volunteer Nazim (director). The structure mirrors the national MKA USA department lineup, adapted to the local chapter's size and capacity.
What is Tabligh in MKA?
Tabligh is the faith outreach department. It focuses on sharing the message of Islam (specifically the Ahmadiyya understanding of it) through interfaith dialogue, mosque open houses, public lectures, and community education events. Tabligh activities are explicitly non-coercive: the goal is mutual understanding, not conversion.
What is Tarbiyyat?
Tarbiyyat is the spiritual training department. It runs weekly programs covering Quranic study, hadith, prayer instruction, and character development. Tarbiyyat is the most regular MKA program; most active members attend a weekly Tarbiyyat session at the local mosque.
What is Khidmat-e-Khalq?
Khidmat-e-Khalq (Service to Humanity) is the humanitarian services department. It organizes blood drives, food bank volunteering, environmental cleanups, holiday meal distributions, and disaster relief fundraising. Activities are open to non-MKA volunteers and explicitly serve the wider Seattle community, not only Muslims.
How does someone join an MKA department?
Active MKA Seattle Khuddam can speak to the relevant Nazim or to the Qaid to express interest. Department membership is not exclusive; many Khuddam are active in multiple departments based on interest and availability. Atfal members (boys aged 7 to 15) participate in Atfal-specific versions of these programs run by the Nazim Atfal.
Can non-Muslims volunteer with MKA programs?
Yes, for service-oriented departments like Khidmat-e-Khalq. Public events such as blood drives, food bank shifts, and community cleanups welcome volunteers of any background. Internal religious programs (Tabligh, Tarbiyyat) are organized for the community but visitors are welcome at most public-facing sessions.
What time commitment does department leadership involve?
A Nazim typically commits 2 to 5 hours per week, varying by department and season. The role is voluntary and unpaid. Departments with seasonal peaks (e.g., Khidmat-e-Khalq during Thanksgiving, Sehat-e-Jismani during Ijtema) see heavier commitment during those windows. The Qaid works with each Nazim on realistic scope for the year.
Who can become a Nazim?
Nazims are selected by the Qaid (chapter leader), typically from active Khuddam who have shown commitment to the relevant area. Selection is informal and not by application. The role rotates over time as members move, change life stage, or step back. There is no minimum tenure requirement.

Last reviewed: May 2026

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