Imam Ridha (‘a) said: “With the advent of the month of Muharram, my father Imam Al Kadhim (‘a) would never be seen laughing; gloom and sadness would overcome him for (the first) ten days of the month; and when the tenth day of the month would dawn, it would be a day of tragedy, grief and weeping for...
Great leaders are essential to create a thriving society as it is through their foresight, wisdom and selflessness that a sturdy foundation is built and the community flourishes. When we think of such leaders, we cannot be oblivious amongst several personalities who have played pivotal roles in the Community, and one of them being Raziyabai Gulamabbas Janmohammed. Raziyabai...
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber and future of an individual. Teachers are considered to be the light givers to the society. When the teachers render their services with dedication in the making of a nation, it is certain, the younger generation would become better human beings. Moreover, Parents entrust their most precious...
Passionate teachers occupy a fundamental role in society because of the appreciative efforts they employ for educating the youth, especially when it is in regards to the importance of Salaah and Qur’an. One such personality is Batulbai Fazal. Batulbai Fazal was born in Bujumbura. She is the daughter of Marhum Mohammedhussein Rajabali Alidina and Marhuma Rukiyabai Ebrahim Jivraj,...
Some individuals dedicate their lives in the service of the society they belong to with uninterrupted consistency that helps to evolve the community to a stature where it stands today and continues to prosper. One such personality is Navazaly Bhai Molou of Tananarive, Madagascar whose services to the community need no enumeration. His keen interest in the wellbeing...
Silent workers who seek no recognition or publicity are the backbone of this Community. These are those individuals who in different walks of life have quietly dedicated their lives in the service of the society. From Mombasa, Mulla Abdulrasul Khaki falls into this category of personalities for which posterity will remain indebted to. Mulla Abdulrasul was born in Mombasa...
Professor Muhsin Alidina, popularly known by the title of Maalim was born on 10th April, 1943. He acquired his primary education at Sir Euan Smith Madressa and completed his Secondary education at King George VI Grammar School in Zanzibar. He was naturally talented, gifted and excelled in his studies with flying colors. His desire of acquiring education did...
A brief Profile of Marhum Hussein Hasham Dewji of Singida. Husseinbhai was born in Dodoma, Tanzania on 18th December 1917. His late father Haji Hasham Dewji was a proficient businessman. Husseinbhai took over his father’s business at the tender age of 16 and operated it wholeheartedly – as “Hasham Dewji & Sons”. Marhum Husseinbhai was a humble and social worker,...
Munirabai Mushtaq Fazel is one of the panelists in the upcoming Archives Program – Panjo Uganda on Saturday, 8th May 2021. Munira bai was born on 30th September 1949 in Kampala, Uganda. Her parents – Marhum Ebrahim Alarakia Kassam and Marhuma Rukiyabai Kassam were very active volunteers in Kampala Community and thereafter they continued their selfless services in...
