Dar-es-Salaam Jamaat Organizes Interfaith Iftaar Program

It was on the 27^th day of the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1437 AH, 3^rd July 2016; a special and spectacular event took place which will go into the history of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri community. The Baraza Kuu la Waislamu Tanzania (BAKWATA) and the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat of Dar es Salaam organized an Interfaith Iftaar program at the Shia mosque from 5.30 pm onwards.

The Dar es Salaam Jamaat under the leadership of Alhaj Azim Dewji and the Managing Committee organized a memorable Iftaar program at the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri mosque along the Indira Gandhi Street. This program was organized to foster closer ties and bring people from different faiths and sects together to break the Ramadhan fast together.

The Chief Guest of the function was Hon. Kassim Majaliwa, Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Appointment of Sports Council Committee - 2016 - 2019

CIRCULAR NO: AF/SC/15/16

The Chairman of the Africa Federation, Alhaj Shabir Najafi is pleased to appoint Alhaj Mohamedhussein Amirali Somji of Mombasa, Kenya to the post of Chairman of the Africa Federation Sports Council for the term 2016 - 2019.

Brief Profile
Mohamedhussein Somji was born in 1966 in Mombasa, Kenya. He completed his Primary Education at the Alibhai Panju Jaffery School, and his Secondary at Agakhan High and Alidina Visram after which he pursued 2 Levels of CPA at Mombasa Polytechnic and joined the family business.

He presently runs a start up business of distribution of promotional products focused on Brand Management. He also recently completed his Masters degree in Business in emerging markets.

Mohamedhussein is a dedicated social worker who has led one of the oldest Rotary Clubs in Mombasa with recognition from Rotary International. In the Rotary movement he has served in various capacities, as President, Assistant Governor and as a Trustee in the Kenya Country Office.

Appointment of the AFED Women's Board 2016 - 2019

CIRCULAR NO: AF/WB/14/16

The Chairman of the Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri of Africa, Alhaj Shabir Najafi is pleased to appoint Mrs. Zaheeda Abdulrasul Alishan to the post of Chairperson of the Africa Federation Women Board for the term 2016 - 2019.

Brief Profile

Zaheeda bai completed her Primary Education in Mwanza and continued with her High School Education in Dar es Salaam. She then pursued a Teachers Training Course where she achieved a distinction and a Credit in teaching English as a First Language.

She is an Educationist by profession who has an extensive experience of 20 years in this field.

She is presently the Principal of Al Muntazir Girls Primary School under the Central Board of Education of KSI Jamaat of DSM she is holding this position since the past 8 years.

She had also held additional responsibilities as a Leader in various key positions, i.e. as an Administrator at the Al Muntazir Special Education Needs and as an Operations Manager at the school under the Central Board of Education of KSI Jamaat of Dar es Salaam.

The Karims - A Sporting Dynasty

THE KARIMS - A SPORTING DYNASTY
THREE GENERATIONS - TWO SPORTS - ONE FAMILY
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Marhum Ahmed Karim migrated to Mombasa in 1926 from Mumbai, India.

He was a sportsman and inculcated the same to his children and grandchildren. The Karim family went on to become international sportsman.

The Karim family has contributed immensely to Kenya sports at the highest level for 3 generations, from 1950 to date.

This documentary produced by Alpha Sports Ltd and Directed by Amit Tyagi gives a detailed insight on the same, including 9 languages ( sub-titles).

https://youtu.be/8551nvVIr5I

New Moon - Zilkaad 1437 AH

Africa Federation Archives - About our Community in Kasongo, DRC (Congo) - Marhum Nazarali Hussein

About our community in Kasongo – DRC (Congo)

This is narrated by Br Nazarali Hussein, resident of Kasongo, Congo. He was born in 1903. He lost his father when he was a toddler of 15 months. His upbringing was in difficult conditions. He studied in classrooms with dirt floors and completed Class 4 Gujarati primary in the village school in India. His mother died in 1918. In 1919 at the age of 16, he then travelled to Africa with his cousin’s brother in law.

After arriving in Africa, he joined the employment of Amarsi Mawji in Kigoma. The salary was fixed at Rs 600 for 2 years, food and accommodation being provided by the employer. After 11 months, he left his job and went to Tabora where he started a business with Merali Rawji, himself as a minor partner.

His brother Dinmohamed who lived in Madagascar went to India to get married and then moved to Tabora. Due to his brother not having command of local language, he advised him to work with him. Nazarali decided to quit the partnership and started a joint business with his brother in Ujiji. They ran the business for one year but due to limited capital, the business did not progress well. Br Dinmohamed decided to join the employment of Ebrahim Haji & Brothers at Alberstville, Congo. After working for one year, Dinmohamed returned to Madagascar.

Meanwhile, Br Nazarali joined in the employment of Br Ladha Damji at the salary of Rs 450 per year. The manager was Mulla Mohamedali Moloo. After working for four months, his employer was very pleased with him and made him the manager. Upon completion of the one year contract, he renewed his contract and increased his salary to Rs 600 for the second year and Rs 2000 for the third year. After completion of 3 years, he opened his own shop in Ujiji in 1925.

BMM Tanzania - Bilal Tanga - Mahe Ramadhan 1437 AH - Report in Brief

Report No: 061

We are pleased to provide a brief report of the various religious, social and humanitarian activities carried out by Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania (BMMT), Tanga branch during the holy month of Ramadhan 1437 A.H.

VISIT OF HAFIDHUL QUR’AN – SHAIKH MUHAMMADTAKI KHAN

During the last week of Shab’an 1437 AH, BMMT, Tanga was blessed by the visit of Shk. Muhammadtaki Khan, who has memorized the Holy Qur’an in 52 different ways.

During his three day stay in Tanga region, he also visited various Sunni mosques including Msikiti wa Ijumaa (Str.No.9), Zahrau Islamic Centre, TAMTA, Pangani and Horohoro border. Bilal Tanga would like to thank Shk. Muhammadtaki Khan and his team for accepting our invitation and carrying out the Tabligh work through the Holy book in Tanga region. May the Almighty accept his and his companion’s efforts and devotions, Ameen.

MAHE RAMADHAN RELIEF FUND AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD RATION

BMMT, Tanga branch carried out distribution of food during the Holy Month Ramadhan 1437 A.H.

A total of 1,023 Shia families who reside in 25 centres run by BMMT - Tanga benefitted from the relief distribution with each family getting 10kg rice, 10kg of wheat flour, 5kg of sugar. Almost 230 bags of 30kg each of dates was distributed in all the centres including some of the Sunni institutions in Tanga city. The entire distribution was personally supervised by Mudir of Hawzatul Qaim, Sheikh Amiri Kipingu. BMMT - Tanga also sponsored Iftaar for all 30 days which was served in all these centres.

BMM Tanzania - Free Eye Camp held at Kilosa in Morogoro Region

REF: BMM/ADMIN/010/1437

BILAL MUSLIM MISSION OF TANZANIA HOLDS
FREE EYE CAMP AT KILOSA IN MOROGORO REGION
(22-26 APRIL 2016)

The Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania organized a 4-Days Free Eye Camp upon the invitation received from Member of Parliament Mh. Bawazir Kisa.

Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania conducted the Camp from 22^nd to 26^th April 2016 at Kilosa District which is 310 kms from Dar es Salaam; the surgeries were sponsored by BETA Charitable Trust, Essex of U.K.

Camp was set at Mazinyungu Primary School and the surgeries performed at Kilosa Hospital at their common surgery section.

People from various villages in the Kilosa District registered for the Free Eye treatment, and 3,380 patients of various ages were screened, details are given below:

Africa Federation Archives - Down the Memory Lane: Group Photograph of Bukoba Urban Town Council Councillors

Seen here in the photograph is Hon. Mayor Alhaj Juma Swedi, Deputy Mayor Salum Juma Karwani, Town Director, Town Engineer, Health Officer and Councillors.

Moon Forecast - Zilkaad 1437 A.H.

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/12/16

The forecast for the Crescent of 1st Zilkaad 1437 A.H. is as follows: - (Please note that the forecast is based for Dar-es-Salaam and all timings are D’Salaam local time, other towns in the West should make necessary adjustments depending upon the time of sunset).

The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 11.46 p.m. on Tuesday 2nd August 2016 i.e. 28th Shawwal 1437 A.H.

Introduction of the Africa Youth Network Team 2016 - 2019

The primary mission of the Africa Youth Network - the youth board of Africa Federation - is "Cultivating and strengthening youth networks to develop the youth for tomorrow: educated, socially aware and vibrant followers of the Ahlul Bayt (AS)".

To this effect, I am proud to introduce our core team. The team members have displayed a versatile and talented skill-set, diverse experience in working in youth affairs and development work and great dedication. In addition to this core team, youth representatives from each jamaat will provide their input, support and unique perspective to ensure the development needs of the youth are addressed at a holistic level. Please find below brief profiles for each of our core team.

Qamber Somji was born and brought up in Mombasa, Kenya. After completing his primary and secondary education at Jaffery Academy in Mombasa, he pursued higher education in Malaysia where he graduated with a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Marketing and Management from Oxford Brookes University.

With a keen interest in the community activities, Qamber has served as the Hon. Asst. Secretary of Mombasa Jamaat for two years, from 2009 to 2011 and is currently the Hon. Secretary of Jaffery Medical and Welfare Board of Mombasa. A dedicated volunteer started from a very young age and continues to do so. Qamber has also worked in the Africa Federation Sports Council as a committee member for the last seven years.

Sajjad Karamsi was born in Dar es Salaam, and went to primary and secondary school in Nairobi, and has lived there for most of his life. He currently works as a business analyst for a credit and big data analytics consultancy and holds a degree in economics, statistics and finance from the University of Cape Town where he undertook his studies.

Sajjad is currently also involved at Haydari Madressah, Nairobi, and has taken part in various programs initiatives by SAAJ, Nairobi and Africa Federation, including the Africa Federation Youth Camp in 2015.