Dr. Hussein Jiwa visited the Bilal Secretariat on Tuesday 21st May 2014 to familiarize with the different activities conducted by Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya and meet with the Executive committee of the Mission.
The Fatimiyah Sports Complex of the Khoja (Pirhai) Shia Isna Asheri Jamaat Karachi was inaugurated by Mr. Ali Hussain Rajab Ali on Sunday, May 11, 2014 corresponding to 11th Rajab‐ul‐Murajjab 1435.
When the heart is sound and healthy we are filled with tranquility and an awareness of our responsibility. When the heart is sick it cannot carry out its functions well.
When it comes to helping others, our community has always showed its true character of selfless service and leading the honorary work of this great community.
Both the Sessions were well attended by about 130 participants from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, and also from Madagascar and Reunion Territorial Councils.
The World Federation has a long and proud history of always remaining close to the Maraje and Ulama of the community, and seeking their counsel and suggestions for its work and for the betterment of our global community.
Marhum Al-Hajj Habib bhai Walji was born in early 1900’s in Jamnagar, India. Marhum besides being a philanthropist, was a brilliant fund raiser for community projects and supervised the construction of Imambara in Kampala.
Following the successful premiere of the film ‘The Khojas; A Journey of Faith in Dar es Salaam on 18 May 2014, it will now be shown in Vancouver Canada.
For long, many of our elders had expressed a wish that the story, of who the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheris are, must be told for future generations to glean an understanding and appreciation of their ancestors’ struggles, trials, tribulations as well as triumphs as they spread across the globe.
Earlier this month, the grave and shrine of Hazrat Owais Qarni was attacked and completely destroyed. Al-Qaeda linked rebels are being held responsible for bombing the gravesite of the companion of The Holy Prophet, who was well known for his support of the Prophet’s family.
