In the name of Allah, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful
Salaamun Alaikum
Welcome to this week's newswire from the World Federation
News and Events
World Federation condemns attacks in Pakistan
The World Federation condemns in the strongest language possible the
barbaric attack on innocent Shia worshippers in the eastern Pakistan city of
Sialkot.
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World Federation appeals for funds towards Afghan Orphans
Since the removal of the Taliban Government in Afghanistan, World Federation
has been looking after 150 Shia orphans in the towns of Bamyan and Heart by
providing shelter, food and education. Funds are needed to maintain these
facilities, and you are requested to donate generously. More
Ramadhan Relief: Over 280,000 US Dollars already distributed
During the month of Ramadhan, our tables will be set up for
breaking of fast with variety of foods. There will be delicacies that will be a
treat for us. However, there will be homes also that perhaps will not have such
foods on their tables. These homes will have barely the basic need met. So who
cares for them? More
ZCSS Muharram Appeal making steady progress
During last Muharram, the ZCSS of the World Federation launched an appeal to
raise sponsorship and awareness of its continuing work to eradicate illiteracy
amongst our community in the poorest countries around the world. As a result,
210 sponsors came forward. More
CETAB announces the winners of the Hiridjee Loan
CETAB of the World Federation is pleased to announce that the winners
of the Hiridjee Loan are Sister Almas P. Ali from USA and Sister Sakina Damji
from Tanzania.
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Reclaiming Property Ownership in East Africa
The trustees of Africa Federation had a meeting on the 4th to 5th
of September 2004 to address the issue of property ownership in East Africa,
where it was observed that many community members may still be owning land and
properties, which have been abandoned or are being used by unauthorised people. More
SAB launch Hadith-e-Kisa Blanket Drive in North America
On 15th Shabaan 1425, being the birth anniversary of our 12th Imam (AS), the
Seniors Advisory Board of the World Federation in partnership with the Seniors
Advisory Board of NASIMCO launched the Hadith-e-Kisa Blanket Drive in North
America. More
Update on khojamatch.com
Following the launch of the match-making website on the Wiladat of Hazrat Abbas
(AS) on 4th Shaban 1425 / 19th September 2004 at all Jamats worldwide, so far 79
people are registered as looking for a spouse. 18 people are authorised as
match-makers.
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164 for you, 4 for your community
World Federation is looking for volunteers to join the communications team.
Based from home, the volunteers will be required to edit articles for the weekly
newswire in order to ensure that the messages are concise and clear. More
Information on career events in the UK
CETAB of the World Federation would like to inform all students of two
career events that shall be taking place soon in London, United Kingdom.
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UN Human Rights Fellowship Programme for minorities
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) aims
to give persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic
minorities an opportunity to gain knowledge in the field of international human
rights.
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Report on CoEJ YND Conference
The third annual youth conference organised by the YND of CoEJ took
place in Zurich, Switzerland on the 4th to 5th September 2004. The conference
was aimed at allowing our Youth Leaders to understand the challenges facing
Muslims in Europe today from terrorism to Islamaphobia as well as give practical
solutions to overcome these challenges. More
Behlool Society give moral support to the family of Ken Bigley
On behalf of the Shia community, the Behlool Society in Leicester has published
a letter to show their moral support to the family and friends of the British
citizen Mr. Ken Bigley, who is kidnapped in Iraq. They have also condemned these
acts of terrorism, which contradict Islamic principles. More
Thought of the week
Continuation from last week
The fifth weighty characteristic which a leader or manager must have is the ability to stimulate initiative and enterprise amongst the workers. Blessed are the Muslims that the main factor which moves and stimulates them is the faith in Allah and a desire for a reward in the next life, however still the true director or leader is one who can stimulate those under his command to pool their resources and energies towards the higher goals - both material and spiritual!
To be continued.
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