Ref: AF/PR/2023/010 Date: 23rd March 2023
The Africa Federation Chairman Alhaj Amine Nassor, Vice Chairman Alhaj Aunali Khalfan and Honorary Secretary Alhaj Zuhair Jaffer warmly welcomed the Scholars of the International Islamic Conference to the AFED office at AFED Tower on Friday 10th March 2023. The Scholars were given a brief overview by Alhaj Aunali Khalfan of the various activities being undertaken by the Federation Secretariat and various Boards.
The International Islamic Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania titled “Intellect and Revelation” – “Relations and Ijtihadi Implications” was organized by The Islamic Education Department of The World Federation, in collaboration with Africa Federation through the Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB), and hosted by KSI Jamaat of Dar es Salaam from 10th to 12th March 2023.
This three-day physical conference featured keynote speeches and presentation of research papers by scholars from the hawza and academia, Question and Answer sessions, panel discussions and workshops were held with good attendance of Resident Aalims of the Africa Federation constituent Jamaats, Sheikhs from Bilal Muslim Mission and other Institutions from several African countries and a large number of invitees.
The Archives Section of Africa Federation were privileged to receive high ranking delegation which comprised of Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Reza Dodhiya, Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Ali Ismail, Sheikh Muhammad Mahdi Mosayyebi, Dr. Saeid Sobhani, Shaykh Mohammad Ja’far Danesh, Dr. Amina Inloes, Dr. Mohammad Ghorbanpour Delavar, Sheikh Zahir Aly Mohmed Abasse, Sheikh Ali Bahadouraly, Dr. Alexander Khalili, Sheikh Shafiq H. Bader, Sheikh Mohamed M. S. Also present was Alhaj Zeeshan Mohamedrafiq Somji of Dar es Salaam Jamaat Tabligh Board, Mulla Sajjad Walji, AFTAB Chairman, AFED Chairman and AFED Office Bearers.
The scholars had the opportunity to visit the Archives Gallery and view books, magazines and pictures as well as antique pieces and artifacts. They were also briefed by the members of the Archives Team how in different ways information on our history is conveyed to the community members. Archives team also carry out different activities which includes interviews with prominent people, past leaders and organizes historical trips.
The visiting scholars expressed their appreciation to Africa Federation and the Archives Section members. The visitors commended the Archives Section for preserving the Khoja history and on the ongoing work being done to promote our heritage and disseminating history to the community members, and especially the youth of our community.
SECRETARIAT