In the name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the Ever-Merciful
Respected Community Leaders & Members
Salamun Alaykum
I would like to send my greetings to the Imam of our time on the auspicious birth of his grandfather, the seal of the prophets and Khusali mubarak on the wiladat of our 6th Imam Jafer As Sadiq (as). Prophet Muhammed (saw). Our Prophet showed us the meaning of love, the virtues of kindness and being compassionate to everyone. The Holy Qur’an mentions his kind and gentle behaviour in these words:
"O Messenger of Allah! It is a great Mercy of God that you are gentle and kind towards them; for, had you been harsh and hard-hearted, they would all have broken away from you"
(Quran 3:159).
The Islamic Education team put together a series of character traits our Prophet embodied the most. In case you missed it you can read about the traits here.
We started this month with all Office Bears and Regionals members attending the final ExCo of this term in Birmingham, UK. We would like to extend our thanks to the Birmingham Jamaat and The Council of European Jamaats for the incredible hospitality shown to us and our Councillors. You can catch up the latest ExCo5 report and find out who received awards this time round.
Soon after ExCo, Shaykh Murtadha Alidina, the Head of Islamic Education, and I spoke at The Muslim Convention in Manchester. The theme for this year was “Islam & Modernity: Does my Religion Need Reform?” Many speakers give their insight into this question. Alongside this, seminars and workshops were held to give the attendees an opportunity to explore specific topics under this theme or learn new skills.
In collaboration with other charities who are members of The Muslim Charities Forum (MCF), we contributed to the relief efforts to help people affected by the damage caused by the floods in South Yorkshire, UK. Our collective contribution of £15,000 is an example of the difference we can make when we work together for the benefit of the society we live in, and I am proud of the leading role that The World Federation plays in the MCF.
After months of hard work, The Madrasah Centre of Excellence (MCE) Teacher Skills Training programme (TSP) has been officially accredited by NCFE. We are proud to be the first community-led educational institution to provided accredited certificates to madrasah teachers. We are always seeking ways to ensure we raise the bar, and training our teachers via a professionally recognised TSP is just one way to ensure our children will get the best experience when attending madrasah.
Finally, our 2020 calendar is out now, available in multiple formats. Download it or request us to send it to you.
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,
Shan-E-Abbas Hassam
Secretary General
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External Tableegh in Muharram and Safar
The World Federation was blessed with an amazing opportunity to contribute towards various Muharram programmes held in multiple Shia centres around the world. These activities took place in the month of Muharram. Alhamdullilah, the programmes were received extremely well and had a positive impact on the local communities. Read more here.
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Learning From our Prophet
During the wiladat of our beloved Prophet (pbuh), we shared lessons about the character traits of Prophet Muhammed (saw) which have inspired Muslims around the world, Click here to learn about a few traits and think of ways we can become more like our Holy Prophet.
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The Fifth Executive Council (ExCo) Report
The fifth Executive Council (ExCo) meeting in Birmingham took place on Saturday 2nd November 2019. Representatives from all of our regional federations were in attendance, as well as councillors from all over the world, attendees who came to observe the proceedings and a number of dedicated volunteers who were helping throughout the day. Read the ExCo report here.
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ExCo5 Awards
During ExCo 5 6 awards were given out on the following awards: Al-Nur Award + Al-Qamar Award and Al-Shams Award. We are pleased to give out these awards. You can watch individual awards on our YouTube channel or watch the full award ceremony here. Either way please share these awards with your friends and family.
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2020 Calendar is out Now!
The 2020 Year Planner is available to download! You can download a PDF copy or download the iCalendar file and use it in Outlook, Android or iOS. If you prefer the printed version, place your order today and we will dispatch it to you from early December. Find out more here.
✉ Please note - if you have previously filled out the form for the 2019 print version, you do not need to fill out the form again. We will automatically send you the 2020 planner in the quantity you have previously requested.
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CoEJ Capacity Building
The CoEJ Leadership Development program ran on 09 -10 November by lead facilitator Mariam Hassam. The LDP is a values based program and looks at “Unlocking potential“ and building capacity within oneself. Modules included understanding self, Iceberg, the Power of Vision, and Purpose. For more information read here.
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NASIMCO APP
NASIMCO have developed a handy app which gives users the latest news, jamaat info for all North America, salaat times, special donate feature, Qibla compass, plus more. If you live in North America make sure you download the app today. Find out more here.
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Lifetime Achievement Award to Khoja pioneer A pioneer of the Indian business community in Singapore has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Ameerali Jumabhoy, 94, received the accolade from the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI). The prize was presented by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at a dinner for 700 guests to mark SICCI’s 95th year.
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Sydney rocks!
An exciting rock-climbing challenge for Madrassah students kicked off the 17th Rabbi-ul-Awaal Celebration at Imam Hasan Centre in Sydney. The event celebrates the birthday of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and our 6th Imam, Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq (as). Read about their brave climb here.
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In March 2019, Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique affecting thousands of people. Homes, properties and crops were completely destroyed, leaving people without homes and no way to get back to their normal way of living.
WF-AID responded by first providing food and emergency aid to some of the thousands of families affected. Your donations also funded the construction of 50 latrines for the most vulnerable families in the area, including the elderly, families with sick members, orphans, widows, and single mothers.
The families we helped now have access safe and durable toilets that can withstand strong rains, and help prevent diseases related to sanitation. You can read more about our work to support people affected by the Cyclone here. |
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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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