Dear Members
 
Salaamun Alaikum
 
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un is a part of a verse from the Holy Qur'an which translates to "Surely we belong to Allah and to Allah we shall return."
 
It is with deep shock and sadness that we received the news of the rampage shootings across two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday 15^th March 2019. At least 49 people were killed and dozens seriously injured in the terrorist attacks. The world is in a state of shock and disbelief of this horrific and evil attacks on innocent worshipers.  
 
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the horror as a terrorist attack, saying it was perpetrated by suspects with "extremist views" that had no place in her country or the wider world. It was one of the New Zealand's "darkest days," she said in a press conference Friday.
 
The Secretariat joins the rest of the world in condemning this despicable and gruesome violence resulting in the deaths of innocent people including young children.
 
Our hearts go out to the victims and families of this senseless act of terrorism. We pray that Allah (SWT) to protect all peace loving people in all parts of the world from such cowardly acts. 
 
Attached to this message is a Statement issued by the World Federation jointly with the Regional Federations.
 
 
SECRETARIAT
The Federation of KSI Jamaats of Africa
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
 
March 16, 2019

Download:  World Federation Statement - New Zealand Attacks (PDF, 192KB)

FOND MEMORIES OF BUKOBA JAMAAT

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF BUKOBA JAMAAT MANAGING COMMITTEE IN EARLY 1970’s

Standing left to right: Razahusseinbhai R. Ramji, Mohammedbhai Mulla, Firdausbhai Moti and Mohammedbhai Punjani

Sitting left to right:  Unknown, Razabhai Mamdani, Mohammedhusseinbhai R. Ramji, Razahusseinbhai Punjani, Pyaralibhai Moti, Mawlana Sayeed Sajjadhussein Zaidi, Jafferbhai Visram, Alihusseinbhai Jaffer, Mohammedbhai Mullani and Mohammedbhai Moti.

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Registration Form available on the below Link https://goo.gl/forms/gr5nSJaoAEYk2AVL2

EB/SH/04/19                                                                

Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and Related Schemes

Education Board of Africa Federation has put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for students who wish to apply for a loan through the HELP scheme. This document will take you through the application process; provide an overview on what is required and the terms and conditions for applying.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Note – This document is issued for information purposes only.  As this document is updated from time to time, please ensure you check with your local Jamaat representative for the most current version.  For the purpose of this document, wherever the Board is mentioned it refers to the Education Board.

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Ref: AFED/180/19                                                                    

Below please find the scheduled Program for the 27^th Triennial Conference and the 81^st Supreme Council Session of the Federation of KSI Jamaats of Africa will be held at Jaffery Islamic Centre (JIC) in Mombasa from Friday 12^th April 2019 to Sunday 14^th April 2019 (6^th to 8^th Shab’an 1440 A.H.).
 
We request constituent Jamaats Presidents/Chairmen, Delegates, Councillors and Invitees to take note of the program and plan their travel to arrive in Mombasa on Thursday 11^th April 2019 by afternoon.

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TRIANGLE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
BUKOBA – MARCH 2019

The Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Bukoba is organizing a Triangle Volleyball Tournament under the auspicious of the Sports Council of the Africa Federation on 16^th and 17^th March 2019.

The Jamaats of Bukoba, Kampala and Mwanza will be participating at this tournament.

On behalf of the Sports Council we extend our best wishes to all the participating teams and pray for a successful tournament.
 
 
 
Mohamedhussein Somji
Chairman
AFED Sports Council

EB/SH/03/19                                                               

More Opportunities Available for Students after Expansion of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

The Education Board of Africa Federation is pleased to announce the expansion of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to include additional courses. The HELP scheme will now be made up of 2 tiers: Tier A & Tier B, each with different conditions and requirements.

The current HELP scheme caters for full undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with limited coverage for associate degrees, professional courses, higher/advanced diplomas and online courses.  The restructuring of the scheme and addition of a second tier will:

• Improve access to tertiary education
• Provide additional flexibility for students (especially those who have family commitments)
• Incentivize more students to study further.

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WORLD FEDERATION EXTENDS IT’S ACTIVITIES IN INDIA

FORMATION OF THE GUJARAT FEDERATION – SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS

Among the achievements of the World Federation is the formation of Gujarat Federation during May/June 1979. A Constitutional Conference was held in Bhavnagar where delegates from nearly twenty four Jamaats attended. Ever since 1976, we have been persuading Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaats of India to form an All India Federation, but to no avail.
 
Bombay Jamaat was requested to take an initiative, with a sure hope that other smaller Jamaats would follow in the wake and co-operate. As time lapsed, and no result was visible, the Jamaats of Gujarat decided to take a lead.

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/179/19                                                

Further to our Circular JMT/175/19 of 25^th February 2019 we are pleased to inform that the Organizing Committee of KSI Jamaat of Mombasa have been able to obtain a better option and special rates for accommodation at the City Blue Hotel and Suites, during the duration of the 27^th AFED Ordinary Conference and 81^st Supreme Council Session.

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