Ref No:  AFED/PG/14                                                            



We are pleased to inform Community members that the First Phase of the AFED Commercial Complex at Nyerere Road, Dar-es-Salaam is in its final stages of completion and the twenty (20) modern high standard Warehouses, suitably located in the city of Dar es Salaam will be available for renting out effective 1^st January 2015.
 
Interested Community members from our Jamaats in Africa who wish to rent the above Warehouses should contact one of the following for a visit to the premise, before making a firm offer:
 
Mr.  Akil Hirji            -      Tel: 0787 786 900
Mr. Azim Bhalloo     -      Tel: 0784 333 133
 
This offer shall also be simultaneously extended to non-community members and companies.
 
Following are some details: 

Location:

Plot No. 11 Vingunguti Industrial Area, Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam.  

Details of the Warehouses:

• 20 Warehouses, each is 570 sq m.
• 10 Warehouses on the Ground Floor
• 10 Warehouses on the Mezzanine
• An office, washroom, kitchenette and separate electrical Luku Meter for each Warehouse.

Availability:

From 1^st January 2015 

Lease Period:

Two years onwards. 

Mode of Application:

Interested community members should send their offers in writing in a sealed envelope indicating the number of the Warehouses required, the rent amount in US Dollars being offered for the Warehouse/s. Offers shall be taken on the basis of nett  exclusive of VAT and Service Charges, these will be added on. 

Closing Date:
5th December 2014 

Please send your offers to:
 
The Registered Trustees of the Federation of K.S.I. Jamaats of Africa
P. O. Box. 6710
Corner of Olympio Street/Bibi Titi Mohamed Road
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
 
 
Aunali Khalfan
Hon. Secretary – AFED

A’adhamallahu ujurana wa ujurakum bi musaabina bil Hussain alayhis salaam
 
(May Allah make our reward and your reward great, for our grief for Husayn, peace be upon him).

In Africa and in many parts of the world the commemoration of the great martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) will take place on Monday night, 3^rd November, 2014 and Ashura Day will be on Tuesday, 4^th November, 2014 (10^th of Muharram 1436 AH) according to the Islamic Lunar Calendar.

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/101/14                                                               

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 
Position: EDUCATION BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

The Education Board (EBS) of the Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaats of Africa is seeking to employ a suitably qualified person for the above position for EBS office within the Africa Federation Secretariat office located on the corner of Olympio Street/Bibi Titi Mohamed Road, Dar-es-Salaam.
 
Interested individuals are invited to submit a written application along with a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to reach EBS latest by 30^th November 2014.
 
More details/address is provided in the attached Advertisement with a brief Job Profile of the post.
 
 
Aunali Khalfan
Hon. Secretary 

Download:  Job Profile - Education Board Administrative Secretary (PDF, 360KB)

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/100/14                                                              



The Africa Youth Network (AYN) has launched a Poetry (Spoken/Word) Competition during this month of Muharram, in keeping up with its mission - Cultivating and strengthening youth networks to develop the youth for tomorrow: educated, socially aware and vibrant followers of the Ahlulbayt (AS)"
 
The Competition is open for all Members of the Community in Africa of the age group of 12 – 35 years.

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The Africa Federation Women’s Board (AFWB) in collaboration with the KSI Jamaat of Arusha held a communication workshop on Tuesday 14^th October 2014 for young couples titled “LETS TALK”.

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Report No 035 

Bilal Muslim Mission Tanga Branch carried out half yearly presentation on 06^th and 07^th of July 2014 for all the four Nursery schools running in Tanga region.
 
With over a hundred students in both KG 1 and KG 2 level, the schools are totally run on Donation money and no fee is charged to the pupils who are mostly from Shia, Sunni and Christian families. The schools are run under the direct supervision of Mrs. Saieda S. Dhirani who is qualified with Diploma in Teaching and Training skills from City and Guilds-London and also a Diploma in Montessori Methodology from Msimbazi Montessori centre, affiliated to London Montessori Centre. Students and teachers are provided with all the necessary materials such as stationery, playing materials, teaching aids etc. Uniforms were also distributed to all the students recently.

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OBITUARY

 
Marhum Bashir Mohamedali Chandoo

With the death of Haji Bashir Mohamedali Chandoo on the 27^th August 2014 (1st Zilkad 1435 AH), Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya has lost an active supporter of the Mission. He was not only an ardent supporter, but one who passionately engaged in Tableegh activities of the Madh’hab of Ahlulbayt (AS) whenever an opportunity arose.

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CIRCULAR NO:  JMT/99/14                                                                 



The Africa Federation Chairman, Alhaj Anwarali Dharamsi accompanied by the Hon. Secretary, Alhaj Aunali Khalfan will be visiting the following Jamaats:
 
 Moshi Jamaat         – Sunday 26^th October 2014
 Arusha Jamaat       – Monday 27^th October 2014
Tanga Jamaat          – Tuesday 28^th October 2014
 
The visit has been planned to coincide with the Ashra-e-Muharram program so that the AFED Office Bearers can join members of these Jamaats in the Azadari-e-Imam Hussain (A.S.) and in commemoration of the Martyrs of Karbala.
 
The AFED officials will also meet with the Jamaat Managing Committee Members, Trustees and Members of the community to discuss various pertinent issues affecting the community, and the latest developments in the region.
 
During the visit, they will also meet with the Chairman and Committee Members of Bilal Muslim Mission Branches in Moshi, Arusha and Tanga, and will visit the Bilal Centres in these places.
 
 
Secretariat

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/98/14                            

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: Surely, there exists in the hearts of the Mu' mineen, with respect to the martyrdom of Husain (A.S.), a heat that never subsides.  - (Mustadrak al-Wasail, vol. 10, pg. 318)

Muharram brings us yet another opportunity to reflect, contemplate and develop a source of inspiration towards transformation in our day to day life, taking lessons of the great mission of Imam Hussain (A.S.), and from his supreme sacrifice in the plains of Karbala, Iraq in 61 A.H.
 
Alhamdulillah, by the grace and blessings of Allah (SWT) the Zakirs and Zakiras postings to various destinations within our Jamaats in Africa for the month of Muharram 1436 A.H. have been successfully completed.
 
The Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB) thanks all the A'alims, Zakirs and Zakiras who kindly accepted the postings and travelled to various Jamaats to convey the message of Seyyid-ul Shohadah Abdillahi Hussain (A.S.) and keep alive the spirit of Azadari of Imam Hussein (A.S.) and the martyrs of Kerbala.
 
The Secretariat also wishes to express its gratitude to all Jamaats of the Africa Federation, Tabligh Boards of the Jamaats and individuals who in one way or the other assisted us in facilitating to carry out these arrangements successfully.
 
Enclosed is the detail of the postings of the Zakirs and Zakiras
 
 
Aunali Khalfan
Hon. Secretary

Download:  Postings of the Zakirs and Zakiras 1436 AH (PDF, 148KB)