Circular No: JMT/90/17                                                



The Africa Federation delegation comprising the Vice Chairman, Alhaj Aunali Khalfan and the Hon. Secretary, Alhaj Hussein Karim shall be on an official visit to Kigali from 23^rd and 24^th September 2017 and will then travel to Bujumbura until 26^th September, 2017.
 
They will be joined by the Chairman, Alhaj Shabir Najafi on the visit to Kinshasa from 26^th to 28^th September 2017.
 
The nominated Councillors, Alhaj Salim Somji from Bujumbura and Alhaj Saeed Ali Vazir from Kinshasa will also join the Afed delegation on these visits.

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Ref: AFED/PR/32/17                                                Date: September 22, 2017



The Shia Asna Asheri Jamaat (SAAJ) of Nairobi hosted successfully the Africa Federation 79^th Supreme Council Session from 7^th to 9^th July 2017 at the Orchid Azure Hotel in Nairobi. The Session was attended by about 100 participants and invitees from Australia, DRC (Congo), Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, Mozambique and Reunion.

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Ref: AF/2017/31


In the name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Most Merciful

And reckon not those who are killed in Allah's way as dead; nay, they are alive (and) are provided sustenance from their Lord.
(Holy Qur’an Surah, Ale Imran 3:169)

A’adhamallahu ujurana wa ujurakum bi musaabina bil Hussain Alayhis Salaam
 
May Allah make great our reward and your reward, for our grief on Hussain Aalayhis Salaam

As the month of Muharram (The first Islamic Month) dawns, the Shia Community are involved with preparations to commemorate the event of the great martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) that took place in Karbala in 61 A.H.  Community volunteers are busy preparing the Centres to hold programs, organize peaceful processions (Juloos), scholars are travelling far and wide to go and deliver sermons and the lucky ones are preparing for their travel to Karbala to be in the land where this event took place. In many parts of the world, including Africa the first night of Muharram will fall on Thursday 21^st September 2017.

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/89/17                                                

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)

The Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB) has completed the postings of Zakirs and Zakiras to various destinations within Jamaats in Africa for the month of Muharram 1439 A.H.
 
The Board is grateful to 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.
 
 
Hussein Karim
Hon. Secretary

Download:  List of Zakirs and Zakiras - Muharram 1439 AH (PDF, 208KB)

Ref: AF/2017/30                                                   



The Africa Federation Hon Secretary Hussein bhai Karim travelled to Antananarivo, Madagascar on 9^th September 2017 and joined the Momineen there for the Eid –e-Ghadeer celebrations. On Sunday 10^th September 2017, he attended the Opening Ceremony of the Zainabiya Orphanage and the Foundation Laying Ceremony for the Housing project.

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ROHINGYA MUSLIMS APPEAL

The situation for the Rohingya Muslims is worsening by the day.

Over 300,000 people, with 80% estimated to be women and children, have crossed the border into Bangladesh.

WF-Aid is now working with partners who are on the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar, and are receiving tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees each day.

People are arriving with no belongings and are in desperate need of immediate medical attention, after suffering from violence in their homeland. Most have also undertaken a gruelling journey to reach safety, which has left them hungry, in despair and in need of shelter.

You can help these vulnerable people by donating today.  Members in Africa can channel their donations through the Africa Federation Office or their local Jamaats.

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The United Nation Cup of Paris was the 1st Worldwide Khoja Sports Competition held in Paris, France from 13th July to 16th July 2017.  This tournament was organized to bring about unity and fraternity for future partnership within the Jamaats worldwide.

Africa Federation was represented in the tournament by both men and women's team from Dar es Salaam Jamaat.  It is with great pride that Africa Federation notes the various achievements by the teams in badminton and football.

Please click below to read the full report.

Download:  United Nation Cup of Paris - Report - English Version (PDF, 8.30MB)

Download:  United Nation Cup of Paris - Report - French Version (PDF, 8.19MB)

MARHUM JAFFER ALLARAKHIA RAHIM


 

Marhum Jaffer Allarakhia Rahim will be remembered for his notable services to the Supreme Council since its inception. He also served as President of Kuwwat Jamaat of Zanzibar and as President of Education Board of the Federation.
 
Jafferbhai was one of the elderly descendant of Ablani, one of the first Khoja converts. The Rahim family has a lot of contribution to its record in the field of social, religious and educational services to the community.

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 This is a Book full of Blessings that we have revealed unto you so people ponder upon its verses and men of intellect may reflect. (Qur’an 38:29)

Following the reflection obtained from the Ayah above, AFTAB has been holding the annual Qur’an Competitions for the past 13 years to inspire and motivate students, children and individuals from our member Jamaats to connect and develop their understanding of the Holy Qur’an.
 
This year the 13^th AFED Qur’an Competition was successfully hosted by the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat Arusha from the 28^th to the 30^th of July 2017.
 
QC13 Competition and Participation
Every year, we enhance capabilities of the participants, new categories are added. This year there were 3 overall categories namely: Open Qur’an Recitation, Qur’an Memorization (Hifdh) and Sources of Ma’rifah of Allah (s.w.t). Constituent Jamaats were invited to participate by selecting 2 males and 2 females in each category, from their internal competition to take part in the following age bands: 

• 8 to 10 years
• 10+ to 12 years
• 12+ to 15 years
• 15+ to 18 years and
• 18+ years

The Ma’rifah competition was catered for the higher 2 age-bands only, namely:

• 15+ to 18 years and 18+ years.

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