Education Sponsorship Performance Seminar August 2014
“O my Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” (Qur’an 20:114)
“A child without education is like a bird without wings” – Tibetan proverb
On Saturday the 9th of August 2014, Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya organized an Annual Student Performance Seminar for the students being sponsored under the Zainabiya Child Sponsorship Scheme of The World Federation of KSIMC and various other donors at Bilal hall in Mombasa.
Students being sponsored in Primary, Secondary Schools, Tertiary Institutions and Universities attended this seminar.
After the registration, the students went through individual assessment on various religious aspects by BMMK staff members and teachers of the Az-Zahra Madrasah.
The seminar commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran and introduction by Br Ahmedali.
First Paper on Islamic Morals & Etiquettes (Akhlaq) was presented by Sis Ruiya Salim and Ust Ramadhan Mlala. This was followed by discourse on observing Hijab and good behavior/manners.
Second Paper on educational issues presenting on the Causes of Indiscipline in Schools and ways of abstaining from indiscipline cases by Br. Ahmedali.
Third Paper on Commitment & Dedication was presented by Ustadh Yahya Mwangi and Sheikh Rijal. The students were encouraged to remain steadfast to their religion and work hard to ensure that they consistently obtained good grades for a better future.
Mentors Presentation, a few role models being beneficiaries of the Mission’s sponsorship schemes shared their experiences advising students of the benefits 
of the assistance and inspiring students to sincerely and industriously work to attain success in whatever courses/studies undertaken. The presenters were:
1. Br. Muhammad Machi who just graduated in medicine, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery in Russia.
2. Sis Shariffa Swaleh who is pursuing accountancy, Certified Public Account (CPA) completed Part 1 Section 2 and vying to pursue further.
3. Br. Hassan Ngalaa pursuing Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing completing the final year.
Comments from the participants:
“I study in Murray Girls high school and am currently in form four, actually I have really benefited a lot from this seminar especially from the presentation of the role models who have been selected to speak and I have also benefited from Ahmedali on the topic of indiscipline in school. I will make sure that am not found in any wrong so as to be successful in life. In conclusion I can say that the seminar was well prepared and well presented. Thank you.” –Riziki Hussein, Dembwa
“It was a such a wonderful forum, knowledgeable and well organized one” – Khadija M Muweye
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya would like to thank the ZCSS of the World Federation, BLESS of the Africa Federation and various other donors who have sponsored the education of these students, so that they can have a better and brighter future.
“Together WE can make a difference”
SECRETARIAT
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya
P.O. Box 82508 – 80100 Mombasa Kenya
Tel: (254) (41) 2229641
Email: admin@kenbilal.org
August 2014