If you have a son or daughter who is aged between 14 - 24 and want to give them a spiritual boost, let them experience a trip of a lifetime through our Madinah & Bab three-week short course in Iran! 

The course runs from 22nd July - 11th August 2018.  Through insightful lectures, fun team activities, ziyarats and trips to historical sites meaningful to our Shia heritage, the course aims to help participants achieve a balance of mental, spiritual and emotional upliftment that is essential to leading a successful Islamic life following the footsteps of the Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Madinah & Bab bring together individuals for a fun-filled and spiritual experience that will remain in their hearts and minds for a lifetime. Emphasis is on practical Islamic living, learning, and inspiration surrounded by natural beauty.

By encouraging friendship, spiritual exploration and respect for others, the programme seeks to strengthen the Muslim identity in a positive way.

Apply now to avoid disappointment as the deadline is on Monday 30^th April 2018.

SPEECH DELIVERED BY MR. N. M. NASSER, PRESIDENT OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE OF KSI JAMAAT OF DAR ES SALAAM

Mister President, Councillors and Delegates,

My Jamaat is grateful to the Supreme Council for having convened the 6^th Conference Meeting of the Federation of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaats of Africa, on its invitation, in Dar-es-Salaam, as the Conference under the hospitality of my Jamaat.
 
Therefore, with a feeling of great indebtedness, I on behalf of my Jamaat welcome you, Mr. President, Councillors and Delegates to Dar-es-Salaam, a haven of Peace, and I assure you the name this town bears is far from being a misnomer.
 
While the cool sea-breeze here is plenty and beyond exhaustion, it is only fair that I should caution you at the mischievous trick the breeze might play in lullabying even an anxious and forceful prospective speaker to a sound sleep complaint at gusts of cool sea-breeze in the hot climate will not be entertained.
 

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Al Muntazir Special Education Needs (AMSEN) holds A World Autism Day Walk Organized by Central Board of Education (CBE) of KSI Jamaat of Dar Es Salaam on 25^th March 2018

The Al Muntazir Schools have earned the reputation of constantly evolving and striving for excellence in the provision of quality of education to the children, regardless of age, gender, race or sects. For the past 30 years, the Al Muntazir Schools have spread the light of education to children from the ages of 2.5 to 18 years. Over the years, it has continued to expand and increase the spectrum of education from Nursery, to Primary to Secondary and then to A Levels. 

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Our Ref: PR/44/18                                                                            


 

The World Federation Second Executive Council Meeting for the term 2017 – 2020 was hosted by the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Jamaat of London – Stanmore on 23^rd and 24^th February 2018.
 
The Africa Federation was fully represented by the following eight Councillors:

1. Alhaj Shabir Najafi
2. Alhaj Amine Nassor
3. Alhaj Mohamed Hemani
4. Alhaj Hussein Karim
5. Alhaj Mohamed Jaffer
6. Alhaj Saeed Ali Vazir
7. Alhaj Amir Merali
8. Br. Alihassan Kassam

The World Federation Office Bearers and its various Departments laid out their vision for the current term which included the inward investment policy, where funds are raised and allocated to projects undertaken by the member Federations.

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/123/18                                                   

MOON FORECAST – SHABAAN 1439 A.H.

The forecast for the Crescent of 1^st Shabaan 1439 A.H. is as follows: - (Please note that the forecast is based for Dar-es-Salaam and all timings are D’Salaam local time, other towns in the West should make necessary adjustments depending upon the time of sunset).
 
The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 4.58 a.m. on Monday 16^th April 2018 i.e. 29^th Rajab 1439 A.H.
 
On Monday 16^th April 2018, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is:

SIGHTING IS NOT POSSIBLE

On Tuesday 17^th April 2018, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is:      

SIGHTING IS POSSIBLE

The best time to observe the crescent is when the sun is 5 degrees below the horizon at 6.38 p.m., when the crescent will Insha’Allah be 15 degrees North of West, 5 degrees North of where the sun had set.
 
EXPECT 1^st SHABAAN 1439 AH ON WEDNESDAY 18^TH APRIL 2018.
 
 
Secretariat

DRAMA IN HAJI MOHAMMED JAFFER BOARDING HOUSE
 (NOW ALMUNTAZIR ISLAMIC SEMINARY)

Haji Mohammed Jaffer Boarding House – United Nations Road, Dar Es Salaam

In the year 1960 Dar es Salaam Jamaat hosted the Africa Federation Supreme Council meeting. The president of the reception committee Murrabi N. M. Nasser delivered the speech to welcome the President, Councilors and Delegates for the Supreme Council Session. To honor the Councilors, Delegates and community members, boarding house organized a drama. The drama was in three in episodes of which the 1^st episode was poetries, 2^nd was Drama named Sikandar-e-Azam - ”Alexander the great” and 3^rd episode was about Akhlaq.

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Ref: AFED/PR/43/18                                                      

"Live amongst people in such a manner that if you die they weep over you and if you are alive they crave for your company" Imam Ali (AS)
 
18 years on since Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer (Mulla Asghar as he was fondly known), President of The World Federation passed away in the office of the World Federation at Stanmore on 21^st March 2000 while in the course of discussion on our community affairs
 
Mulla Asghar is remembered for his incredible knowledge, leadership, wisdom and piety – He was an illustrious and courageous leader of our Community who made great impact not only within but also outside the Khoja Community. He was a driving force behind the establishment of The World Federation of KSIMC in 1976 in the U.K.

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KHOJA SHIA ITHNA-ASHERIES IN LAMU AND MOMBASA, 1870-1930
BY ZAHIR BHALOO

PART FOUR

Dharamsi Khatau: A Pioneer and Merchant Prince

From interviews with Akberali A. Khatau

Dharamsi Khatau
(from A.A. Khatau)

My grandfather Dharamsi Khatau was born in Nagalpur, Kutch in 1865. He had four brothers Jivraj Khatau, Manji Khatau, Kassim Khatau and Killu Khatau. Yes it’s the same “shaheed” Killu Khatau, the student of Mulla Qader Husayn Saheb who was martyred in Bombay. After the death of Killu in 1878, my grandfather left Bombay in 1880 with his father and mother along with the wife of Killu Khatau and Killu’s daughters. The journey to Mombasa by dhow took about a month. On the way Khatau Nanjani, my great-grandfather saddened by the death of Killu passed away. He was lowered into the sea with full honours.

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/122/18                                              



The annual Africa Federation Solidarity Day marked on 15^th Sha’ban every year will this year fall on Wednesday 2^nd May 2018.
 
As in the past years, the activities to promote greater awareness and to solicit funds for the Solidarity Day within our constituent member Jamaats in Africa will Inshaállah start from 1^st to 25^th Sha’ban 1439 (18^th April to 12^th May 2018).
 
We request all Jamaats in Africa and the Territorial Councils in Madagascar and Reunion to organize special events like, Table Collections, Charity Walk, Bake Sale, Sports and other activities for all – gents, ladies and children for this special occasion to raise funds and which also provides an opportunity to bring together our community members from different age groups on a common platform under one banner of Solidarity to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of our 12^th Imam, Al Hujjah Al Mahdi (ATFS).

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The AFED Economic and Housing Development Board is pleased to inform that the construction works at the Al Asghary Housing Project in Dar-es-Salaam is progressing on schedule.
 
The construction work of the three shops on the ground floor and 18 apartments (9 of three and 9 of two-bedroom apartments) spread over nine (9) floors on Plot No. 1701/208 on Band Street (corner of Libya Street) in Dar es Salaam is nearing its completion and the Opening Ceremony will be held Insha’allah during the 80^th Supreme Council Session of the Africa Federation to be held in Dar-es-Salaam from 27^th to 29^th April 2018.

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