The 29th Africa Federation Ordinary Conference - Presentations and Appreciations
- Secretariat
- Jul 17
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Ref: AFED/PR/002/25 Date: July 17, 2025
The 29th Ordinary Conference of the Federation of KSI Jamaats of Africa was held in Mombasa from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2025 and was attended by over 150 participants. The Africa Federation Chairman Alhaj Amine Nassor took the opportunity of this Conference to honour the Vice Chairman of Africa Federation, Alhaj Aunali Khalfan for his long honorary services to the community and Africa Federation; and to Alhaj Gulamabbas Dewji and Alhaj MohamedSaleh Jacksi for their dedicated services to the community. He also recognized Syed Hassan Al-Hakeem of The Mainstay Foundation for their support and contributions to Africa Federation. The presentations were done on Friday 13th June 2025 during the Opening Night of the Conference.
Citations for each of the recipients were read out giving a brief chronicle of their achievements, services and their significant contributions.
Awards & Citations:
Citation presented to Seyed Hassan Ali MohammedMahdi Al Hakeem, Executive Trustee of The Mainstay Foundation, U.K. from Africa Federation and Bilal Muslim Mission:
In recognition towards his unwavering support and numerous contributions by the Mainstay Foundation to the Bilal Muslim Mission in several countries in Africa in the form of Ramadhan Relief, Economic Upliftment Projects, Education, Renovations of the premises of the Bilal Centres, and towards the operation of Tabligh activities.
The Citation was read out by Alhaj Hussein Karim, Chairman of Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania and presented to him by the Chairman of Africa Federation, Alhaj Amine bhai Nassor.
Haydari Medal – Murrabbi Alhaj Aunali bhai Khalfan:
Presented towards his invaluable services to the Community at large. His 60 years of dedicated services encompassing several institutions, including Husseini Tazia Khana in Zanzibar, Ithna-Asheri Union, KSI Jamaat of Dar es Salaam and Africa Federation; he served Africa Federation (AFED) as Chairman of the Central Health Board (CHB) for twelve years, as Hon. Secretary for six years and as Vice Chairman for nine years; where he contributed significantly towards key administrative reforms and strategic initiatives that strengthened the Secretariat and improved in general administration and in service delivery.
The Haydari Medal was bestowed upon him by the AFED Trustee, who is also the past Chairman of AFED, and the past President of the World Federation, Alhaj Anwarali Dharamsi, jointly with the AFED Trustee, and past Chairman of AFED, Alhaj Shabir Najafi and the current Chairman of the Africa Federation, Alhaj Amine Nassor. The Citation was read out by Alhaj Kumail Manji and presented by Alhaj Shabir Najafi and Alhaj Dr. Mohamed Jaffer, the past President of KSI Jamaat of Mombasa.
Husseini Medal – Alhaj Gulamabbas bhai Dewji (GD):
Presented to Alhaj Gulamabbas bhai Dewji, in recognition of his philanthropic contributions and support. A key pillar of his philanthropy has always been education, benefiting countless students. He donated a major property in Ubungo, Dar-es-Salaam, in memory of his late parents (now known as the Mzee Hassanali na Mama Fatemabai Dewji Islamic Centre) entrusted to Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania for the education of Shia indigenous girls. He also donated a plot on Libya Street that enabled the development of Al Asghary Residency under AFED’s pioneering “Rent to Own” housing scheme, advancing affordable home ownership.
The Citation was read out by Alhaj Altaf Bhimani. The Husseini Medal and Citation was presented by the AFED Chairman, Alhaj Amine bhai Nassor and was received by Alhaj Mohamedraza bhai Dewji, President of KSI Jamaat Dar-es-Salaam on behalf of Alhaj Gulamabbas bhai Dewji.
Abbasi Medal – Alhaj MohamedSaleh bhai Gulamali Jacksi:
Presented towards his selfless services to the community which started from the year 1968. He chaired the Union Sports Club in 1975 and 1983 and played a key role in relocating the Union Nursery School from the old location near the Mosque to the Boarding House along United Nations Road. Known for his unwavering commitment, he has regularly attended the AFED meetings and helped mediate issues, notably Kuwwatul Islam Jamaat in Zanzibar in 2018. His dedication and love to the community continues to echo in Dar es Salaam.
The Abbasi Medal was bestowed upon him by the Vice President of World Federation, Alhaj Habib bhai Meghjee. The Citation was read out by Dr. Mazaher Jaffer, Chairman of Nairobi (SAAJ) Jamaat and presented by AFED Chairman, Alhaj Amine bhai Nassor.
We pray to Allah (SWT) with His infinite Grace and Blessings to reward them all with long, healthy and prosperous life and grant them more tawfeeqat to continue serving the community and humanity at large - Ameen.
Secretariat
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