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This is the official page of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth USA (also known as Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA). AMYA is headquartered in Silver Springs MD.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) is a nationwide youth group that works with young Muslim men and boys around the country. The association is also known internationally by the name Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya, which literally means "Association of Servants of the True Islam." The international organization was founded in 1938 and serves as the young men and boys auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Officially established in the United States in 1939, AMYA is one of the earliest Muslim Youth organizations in the United States. AMYA is a dynamic and vibrant association serving not only the needs of its members but of its local communities and nation. The association is comprised of more than 3,000 men and boys from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA aged 7 to 40, spread across 70 local chapters. Previous members of AMYA include Grammy Award winning artists and Pulitzer Prize winning journalists. Operating under the auspices of the international Khalifa (spiritual head) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, AMYA is governed by a national executive council and led by a national President. The current President is Dr. Bilal Rana, an anesthesiologist from Houston Texas. The executive councils comprises of young men and youth from across the United States. The outreach activities of AMYA are not limited to the Muslim community. It serves the needs of all members of society irrespective of color, race, religion or creed and promotes interfaith dialogue and co-operation in order to promote peace and harmony.

10/12/2026

1,924 Muslim Youth United

National Ijtema 2026 welcomed 1,078 Khuddam and 472 Atfal, with all 52 chapters and 10 Regions represented

May Allah accept this Ijtema and enable us to carry its blessings with us. Ameen.

10/12/2026

Under the theme, Hayya Alal Falah (Come towards success), the National Ijtema brought Muslim youth together for three days of prayer, remembrance of Allah, competition, and brotherhood

As we head home, that call continues to carry what we learned into our daily lives, strengthen our connection with Allah, and pursue success rooted in faith

10/11/2026

Planning for October started in February.

We caught up with Ahmed Malik, Nazim Facilities Coordinator, on the work behind the tents, lighting, bathrooms, and showers at National Ijtema, from preparing for nearly 2,000 attendees to keeping things running throughout the weekend

This year, the team added 7,000 square feet of tent space while paying less than last year, Alhamdulillah, a look at the planning, teamwork, and service behind your Ijtema experience

10/11/2026

What does success look like when your heart is connected to Allah?

Through the stories of Sahaba Abdur Rahman bin Auf and Musab bin Umair, “Heirs to the Prophets: Walking the Path of Eternal Success” explored success rooted in faith, hands at work, heart with the Beloved (God)

The TED-style talks session featured Salaam Bhatti, Muhammed Chaudhry, Bilal Rana, Madeel Abdullah, and Mahmood Kauser

10/11/2026

What does it mean to walk the path of eternal success?

Salaam Bhatti, Muhammed Chaudhry, Bilal Rana, Madeel Abdullah, and Mahmood Kauser explore that question in “Heirs to the Prophets: Walking the Path of Eternal Success,” a TED-style talks session at National Ijtema

10/11/2026

Your Ijtema experience started before you arrived and continues after you leave.

Before, during, and after National Ijtema, Muslim youth have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, with some serving around the clock, all to make your experience better

These are just a few of the volunteers who made it happen

10/11/2026

Every play counted

Catch the highlights from football at National Ijtema, with Khuddam bringing the energy and competitive spirit to the field

New York came away with the win

10/11/2026

Muslim youth bring the intensity to wrestling at National Ijtema, going head-to-head in the spirit of competition and brotherhood

10/11/2026

Two different experiences, one connection with Allah.

In the third video of our series, two Muslim youth reflect on their journeys of faith, one through tears in Tahajjud and the other through his college years

As Khalifatul Masih V (aba) reminded us: “Never assume that you are too young or that you have many years ahead to build your connection with Allah” (2026 MKA UK Ijtema Address)

10/11/2026

A change in surroundings, an accepted prayer, and a new perspective on faith.

In the next story in our series, one Muslim youth reflects on a changing chapter in his life and how the acceptance of his prayers deepened his connection with Allah

As Khalifatul Masih V (aba) reminded us: “Never assume that you are too young or that you have many years ahead to build your connection with Allah” (2026 MKA UK Ijtema Address)

Address

15000 Good Hope Road
Silver Spring, MD
20905

Website

http://www.muslimyouth.org/

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