BILAL MUSLIM MISSION OF KENYA
Report Of Ashara Zainabiyah (Arbaeen) 2021 Programs
SUMMARY
- Ashara Zainabiyah was held from 19th to 28th September 2021 at the Bilal Hall.
- Sheikh Muhammad Dumila and Sheikh Ali Bahero led the 10 days men’s majlis.
- Sister Asya Alim Salim and Sister Fatma Ali Salim led the women’s majlis.
- Approximately 120 people attended both majlis on daily basis.
- The 2021/1443AH Ashara Zainabiyah program was streamed live.
- 3 daily Majlis were held in 15 satellite Bilal centers managed by the Mission.
- There was a blood drive donation on 25th September 2021 at Al Ridha Islamic Complex.
- On the Arbaeen day, the Mission organized Ar’baeen stand where question and Answers, drinking water and pamphlets were distributed to the pedestrians and motorists in the streets of Mombasa city.
- Online Zoom Classes for women.
The Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya organized a 10 day majaalis for both men and women at the Bilal Hall, Mombasa and its 15 Centres. The Majaalis conducted at the Bilal Hall for the men was led by Sheikh Muhammad Dumila and Ali Bahero from 5.00 pm, and the women’s majlis was led by Sis. Fatma Ali Salim and Sis. Asya Ali Salim from 11.00 am.
This year’s Ashara Zainabiyah lectures focused on several topics, which included the role that Bibi Zainab (a.s) played after the tragedy of Karbala, and how our communities can emulate the same in their daily life to fight injustice.
The daily average attendance of men and women during the 10 days majaalis at the Bilal Hall was 120 with strict adherence to COVID 19 rules. Among the attendees were students from Madrassa Zainul Abidin, community members from Mombasa Island, Likoni, Mtongwe and Bilal Kenya’s staffs.
In the pictures above Ashara Zainabiya speakers:
1. Sheikh Ali Bahero 2. Sheikh Muhammad Dumila,
3. Sister Asya Ali Salim 4. Sister. Fatma Ali Salim
OUTREACH/MEDIA
All the majaalis were streamed live on the digital platforms to reach a wide range of audience. In line with the Ministry of Health guideline, the Mission was forced to scale down the number of people attending the program physically. Hence livestreaming played an important role of taking the massage of Karbala to the Ummah. There was a positive respond on both Facebook and YouTube during the 10 days of the majaalis.
RURAL CENTERS
The Mission organized similar majaalis in its centres and extended the program to some of the independent Shia centers. Several Sheikhs held Sermons, activities and classes on informing the communities of the events of Karbala and commemoration of Imam Hussein (a.s). Bilal Centers and Independent centers had 3 daily majaalis where different topics were discussed.
BLOOD DRIVE DONATION
On the 25th of September 2021, Bilal Kenya organized a blood drive donation at Al Ridha Islamic Complex. This was a noble gesture for the residents of Likoni, Mtongwe and it’s environing to save a life by donating blood. This noble exercise enabled the Regional Blood Organization to collected 30Units of blood that was donated in remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala.
“Whoever saves a single life, it is as if they have saved all of humanity” (Quran 5:32)
AR’BAEEN STAND
There was distribution of drinking water and pamphlets containing brief information on the tragedy of Karbala during Arbaeen day. It was a random exercise on the streets of Mombasa. Bilal staffs in conjunction with other volunteers carried the exercise. The reception from locals was warm and encouraging.
ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES FOR WOMEN
The Mission organized daily online classes for women during the day from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm hosted by Sister Ruiya Salim. These online classes were attended by muballighaat and their respective students (ladies) from different centers. Some of the topics tackled during the classes included history of Bibi Zainab (a.s), Bibi Zainab’s (a.s) contribution after the tragedy of Karbala and rights and responsibilities of a wife.
APPRECIATION
The Mission appreciates the generous support and assistance it has received from various donors and well- wishers and looks forward to your continued support in all our activities in the future. The Mission also thanks all those involved in this program.
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