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Respected Missionary In-Charge of AMJ Canada officially inaugurating the Exhibition short videos from “The Astonishing
Story of the Holy Prophetsaw”, which
master was manifested in his brilliant again with a beautiful and stunning provided for a short break during the
writings. Of course, the students display of the Holy Prophet’ssaw life. exhibition. Also in the assembly hall
played their part in describing the The graphics also proved its work by were displayed various historical and
character of the Holy Prophetsaw, but sacrificing its March break. A few contemporary books on the life and
the words of the Messiah and Mahdi of members of the team worked over character of The Holy Prophetsaw, so
the time hold a weight immeasurable, these days while the rest of the students that exhibition attendees could be
and therefore their used seemed apt. went home on their breaks. May Allah made aware of the vast amount of
After content collection, the material bless their sacrifice. Islamic scholarship and literature.
was handed over to the editing team, This year, Jamia wanted to enhance Along with this, Jamia included two
which was tasked with presenting the the experience of the exhibition by high definition touchscreen TVs, so
material in an attractive, memorable, providing more interaction, therefore, viewers could get an up-close view of
and easily comprehendible manner. it put the assembly hall of greater important landmarks such as Cave of
This task was meant to last only two use. Throughout the exhibition, Hira and the Kabaa. Perhaps the most
weeks, but the work proved to be tedious the smart board T.V was replaying unique addition was a “virtual tour” of
and difficult at times. Describing the Cave of Hira. Attendees could wear
the life of the most important man virtual reality goggles that simulated
history is easier said than done. them standing in the middle of the
Multiple members of the editing team, Cave of Hira, around the Kabaa, or
including first-year students, pulled in other famous Mosques. The guest
all-nighters to accommodate the remarks showed how the children
deadlines. However, by the sheer grace especially enjoyed this new feature.
of Allah Almighty, the editing team Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada utilized
was able to present a carefully crafted multiple avenues in order to publicize
array of words, comprehendible by all the exhibition. Over 2000 flyers were
age groups. handed out in and around the Peace
After editing, the graphics team took Village neighborhood; banners were
charge by designing a total of 24 hung throughout the mosque, Tahir
banners encompassing all the material Hall, and Abode of Peace. Along with
collected. How to bring to life a time this, every Jama’at was communicated
period where there were no cameras to about the exhibition.
or photos is a mammoth task, but the
graphics team proved its merit once
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