Eid Al Adha 1446 - Message from the AFED Chairman Alhaj Amine Nassor

Ref: PR/AF/047/25                                                              Date:  June 06, 2025

Hajj - A Spiritual Journey and A Foundation of Unity Which provides a Unique Opportunity to Reflect, Contemplate upon and Purify Oneself

Of all the rites of Islam, Hajj is the greatest in manifestation of unity and the most vivid manifestation of belief in Tawheed and complete devotion towards Him. The pilgrimage therefore represents the essence and spirit of Islam. 

Hajj eradicates inequality in mankind, ushers inner feeling of humbleness and prepares the mind for death, and most importantly strengthens the faith of a true believer in Allah (SWT) 

"Allah has made obligatory upon you the pilgrimage, for it consolidates the faith." – Imam Ali (A”) - Nahj al-Balagha

HAJJ - A FOUNDATION OF UNITY

The Hajj pilgrimage enables Muslims from all around the world, of different colors, languages, races, and ethnicities, to come together in a spirit of universal brotherhood and sisterhood to worship the One God together. 

During Hajj, Muslims witness the most excellent example of equality, submissiveness, and brotherhood. This is accomplished by removing the outer difference and donning the dress of unity - Ihram. The result is that all feel oneness among the human race, brotherhood and equality. 

It is my humble request to the Community members to take lessons from this obligatory act of Hajj which includes sacrifice; closeness to Allah, setting ourselves free from personal vices.  In the spirit of the blessed Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha, let each one of us make a pledge of forgetting the differences we have with one other and work towards stronger relations within our families; the community and the society at large. 

We are a small community and it is vital that we are united to enable face the challenges that come our way and for us to progress and bring development within the Community. 

“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient” –

Surah Al-Anfal, verse 46:

APPRECIATION

I wish to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Community for their confidence in my leadership and for re-electing me as Chairman of the Africa Federation for a second term. I remain committed to the vision and objectives of the Federation and respectfully seek the continued support and cooperation of all members to achieve these goals.

APPEAL

It is my humble appeal to all our community members to contribute towards the various projects of Africa Federation for the benefit of the members of the Jamaats across Africa.

GREETINGS AND PRAYERS

On this joyous occasion of Eid al Adha, I extend to all community members Eid Mubarak on behalf of the Africa Federation Office Bearers, Trustees, Councillors, and on my own behalf.

We pray for the pilgrims’ successful completion of the Hajj rituals and the Ziyarat of the Holy Prophet of Islam, his progeny and the faithful followers of Ahlulbayt (‘A) in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. We wish them all safety and safe return to their homes.

On the blessed occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, please join hands in heartfelt prayers for the long life, good health, and safety of our Marja-e-Taqleed, Ayatullah Al Uzma Al Sayyid Ali Hussaini Al Sistani. I also request every member of the community to pray for peace and safety of all our Muslim brothers and sisters in all parts of the world.

In closing I request you to remember all the Marhumeen with Sura-e-Fateha.

Amine Nassor

Chairman