In the name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the Ever-Merciful
Respected Community Leaders & Members
Salamun Alaykum
I am deeply grieved to hear about the demise of Marhum Mulla Annu. He was an iconic figure of the Mombasa Jamaat and his majalis would make you shed tears as he eloquently conducted his unique voice when he recited his majlis. He touched many hearts across the world, may Allah (swt) be pleased with the services he provided for the sake of the Ahlul Bayt (as). Please read more about his key achievements throughout his lifetime as well as tributes here.
We would like to welcome back all the zawwar who have recently returned from Karbala. We pray to the Almighty (swt) that all your duas are accepted. We also pray that those who did not get an opportunity to go for the Ziyarat of Imam Husayn (as) this year will inshallah have the opportunity to visit the Imam soon. Ameen.
Alhamdulillah, the documentary Heaven on Earth which we released in the month of Muharram has so far received over 15,000 views. There is so much to learn from this unique documentary, so if you haven’t had a chance to view it yet, I would urge you to do so and share it with your family and friends. We hope to continue the series with further documentaries of Ziyarats which will Inshallah be released over the coming year.
Arba'een is a time where we re-evaluate our lives and reaffirm our commitment to learn from the lessons of Karbala. The Islamic Education team put together three short reflections which may help us in this aim, and allow us to instil the values taught to us by Imam Husayn (as). You can read the reflections here.
As of late, many people have discussed the significance of Arba'een, and the importance and relevance of the walk which takes place from Najaf to Karbala. We released an article that discusses this in detail, which has been reviewed by Sayed Ammar Nakshwani, Sheikh Nuru Mohammed and Islamic Education Team of The World Federation of KSIMC.
Finally, I am preparing to attend The World Federation's 5th Executive Council (ExCo5) which will be held in Birmingham, England on Saturday 2nd November 2019 from 9am. On behalf of the Office Bearers team, I would like to extend our invitation to all of the community to join us. The agenda can be found here, and I hope to see many of you at the meeting. Following our practice from previous ExCos, we will hand over the mic to you, our community, giving you the opportunity to voice any concerns you may have to the leadership team on Friday 1st November at 9.15pm at the KSMIC Birmingham Jamaat.
I hope you enjoy reading this month's news roundup to catch up on our activities. If you want to be the first to find out our latest news, then be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
With Salaams and Duas,
Muntazir Bhimji
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You are invited to attend #WFQuestionTime on Friday 1st November 2019 at 9:15 pm held at KSIMC of Birmingham. This is your opportunity to put questions which matter to you to the Leadership Team. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more here.
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The World Federation's 5th Executive Council (ExCo5) will be held in Birmingham, England on Saturday 2nd November 2019. The meeting starts at 9 AM and you can read the full agenda here. Stay tuned on our social media pages for the latest updates, just search for WFKSIMC.
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Arba'een of Imām Ḥusayn
Read about the Authenticity of the event of Arba'een, the Significance of Ziyārah of Arba'een and the Arba'een Walk. This article reviewed by Sayed Ammar Nakshwani, Sheikh Nuru Mohammed and Islamic Education Team of The World Federation of KSIMC. Download the PDF or read the full article here.
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Arba'een Reflections 1441
Arbaeen is an important time as it represents another opportunity to renew the pledge of allegiance to the Ahl al-Bayt (as) through: Ensuring the flame of love of Imam Ḥusayn (as) endures in our hearts; memorializing the day of ʿĀshūrāʾ; and ensuring that the reason for the movement is never lost in the jostle of daily life. Read the reflections here.
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Heaven On Earth Documentary
Millions travel from far and wide to visit the city of Karbala to send their salutations to Imam Husayn (as). In this documentary, we travel with Shaykh Mohammed Al Hilli to the holy land of Karbala to explore the importance of the shrine. We discuss why people go and visit Imam Husayn (as), and what is the merit in doing so. Watch the video on our YouTube channel here.
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External Tableegh in Nepal Summer 2019
The World Federation carried out various programs and organised a number of events in Nepal during July, August and September 2019. Click here to read about the religious programs and activities that spread the message of the holy household of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h).
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External Tableegh across Africa - Muharram 1441
The World Federation in collaboration with The Africa Federation was blessed with an amazing opportunity to contribute towards various Muharram programs held in multiple local Shia centres across Africa. Alhamdullilah, the programs were received extremely well and had a positive impact on the local communities. Read more here.
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India Youth Camps - December 2019
The World Federation in partnership with India Federation is pleased to announce that the India Youth camp is back this winter for its 8th year running. This exciting youth camp will concentrate on how to implement Islamic teachings in our daily life and we will look into imbibing the social awareness and responsibilities to the participants in a ‘play and learn’ environment. Registrations end on 8th December. Click here to reserve your child's place.
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The Muslim Convention
Islam and Modernity: Does My Religion Need Reform? Join us for this discussion at the Muslim Convention on November 16th 2019 in Manchester. The Muslim Convention provides an opportunity to meet and network with Shia Muslims from all over the UK at an exciting annual flagship event. Click here to find out how you can save 20% on the early-bird ticket offer. (Offer available for a limited time only).
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Khoja aid strategist shortlisted for prestigious bravery award
Jaffer is CEO of the Bilal Development Program and Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya and has been recognised for his courage by a global award program. He is a former Policy Coordinator and Special Assistant to the Chief Prosecutor at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a former High Court judge in Kenya and was the aid strategist for NOVIB, Netherlands. Read more about his short-listing here.
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Meet the first professional Khoja golfer
Zaahidali Nathu is celebrating a first – he is believed to be the first member of the Khoja community to become a professional golfer! The 21-year-old Canadian turned pro in August after completing his collegiate golf career at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Zaahidali, from the city of Richmond, has a successful amateur career behind him and a hugely promising future in the sport. Read more about his achievement here.
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Passing away of a community legend
The Khoja community mourns the demise of Alhaj Mulla Anverali Valimohamed Haji Walji of Mombasa, fondly known as Mulla Annu. Mulla Annu left this world at the age of 84 on Saturday 26th October 2019 and was laid to rest on the same day in Northwood Cemetery, London. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the family, World Federation President Anwarali Dharamsi wrote in a letter: “Marhum was an outstanding example of how life has to be lived.”. Please read about his lifetime achievements and tributes here.
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It has been reported that almost 3 million Syrian children are currently being denied access to an education due to their displacement. These children have suffered a tremendous deal in their short lives, missing out on many key parts of a childhood, specifically going to school, learning and playing in a safe environment.
We are supporting these displaced Syrian children by providing educational services as well as equipment, such as school bags and stationery so they too can enjoy their childhoods, learn and achieve their dreams. These children are the future generation that will rebuild the war torn country following years of conflict.
We run elementary school classes, weekend and holiday programmes for orphans and extracurricular activities, such as swimming lessons, helping to give displaced Syrian children hope for the future and put a smile on their faces. Find out more. |
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Your continued support, enthusiasm, dedication and passion is what makes The World Federation of KSIMC a success. We'd like to say a special thank you for supporting our global efforts. Together, we are helping and improving the lives of people all over the world.
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