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
Report on President's visit to Karachi
The President of the World Federation, Dr Ahmed Hassam visited Karachi from
27th August to 1st September 2004. The President was involved in several
activities there, and at some times was also accompanied by the Chairman of IEB
Sheikh Safder Jaffer and the Treasurer Brother Azad Kanani.
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World Federation donates to Association for Deaf and Blind in Karachi
The World Federation has donated £10,000 to the Ida Rieu Association in
Karachi, Pakistan that runs schools and colleges for the Deaf and Blind. The
donation was made during the visit of the President, Dr Ahmed Hassam to the
school on Friday 20th August 2004.
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Meeting with Khoja Ulema and Zakireen at Fatimiya School, Karachi
During his recent trip to Karachi, the President of the World Federation met
the Ulema and Zakireen at Fatimiya School. The President was accompanied by the
Chairman of IEB, Sheikh Safder Jaffer. This was the second meeting with the Ulemas,
since the IEB Chairman had met them earlier in the week.
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Australian Student initiates Bam Appeal at her school
The World Federation was pleased to learn about how a student from our community
co-ordinated an Appeal at her school for the Bam Earthquake launched by the World Federation. Sister Zahra Khaki, from Sydney, Australia, used her position as
the Social Issues Captain of her school to raise money for the Bam earthquake.
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Information for students who are about to join UK Universities
CETAB of World Federation have obtained information that will be useful for
students who are coming to the UK to study and also for those who are UK Nationals.
Majority of the information is specific to UK students, however some information
will also be useful to international students.
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Hyderi and Milton Keynes
Madrasa Shine in GCSE
Hyderi and Milton Keynes Madrasa students achieved stunning results in the
GCSE Islamic Studies O-level exams. Hyderi students achieved 7 As, 3 Bs and 3
Cs, whilst Milton Keynes students achieved 4 As and 2 Bs.
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World Federation publish book in Sindhi
IEB of the World Federation has recently supported projects in the interior
of Sindh, Pakistan by assisting in the publication of "PAYGHAME NAJAAT", which is the
translation of "KNOW YOUR ISLAM" by Syed Akhter Rizvi.
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Milton Keynes
Madrasa
raise Funds for Bam
On its annual charity day, students and teachers of Milton Keynes Madrasa
yet again raised money for a charitable cause. This year it was for the victims
of the earthquake in Bam, Iran. A sum of over £1,300 was raised this year.
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CoEJ YND organise Freshers Conference
The CoEJ Youth Network Desk, in conjunction with other Shia youth bodies
have organised a Freshers conference at Imperial College in London on 12th
September 2004.
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Tabligh of Dar-es-salaam organise Nakuru Summer Camp
The Tabligh Sub Committee of Dar-es-salaam, in collaboration with Africa
Federation is once again organising the Nakuru Summer Camp for both, boys and
girls, which will be held at the Rasul Al Akram Academy in Nakuru, Kenya, from
18th December 2004 to 1st January 2005.
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Report on the seniors activities in Karachi
The senior citizens of Karachi have had several events taking place during
the month of August. A highlight during the month is the approval by the
Pakistani Prime Minister, Chaudhry Shujat Hussain of a comprehensive relief
package for senior citizens by providing certain facilities at concessional
rates.
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Bilal Muslim Mission appeals for funds towards Famine Relief
As mentioned in the previous newswires, Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya
launched a famine relief appeal to support and elevate the conditions in the
rural areas of Kenya. There are still many people suffering from this famine,
and Bilal requests all to please contribute towards this fund to help the
starving people.
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Your calendar
Wafat 7th Imam (AS), 25th Rajab 1425 - 11th September 2004
The end of the month of Rajab marks the death anniversary of the 7th Divinely
appointed leader of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), namely Imam Musa ibne Ja'far (AS)
- better known as al-Kadhim or one who swallows his anger (for the pleasure of
Allah).
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Wafat Hazrat Abu Talib (AS), 26th Rajab 1425 - 12th September 2004
History has noted the names of the friends and enemies of the Prophet of
Islam from the first day of his appointment until the day of his death. In this
list, one of, if not the staunchest supporter and aide to the Prophet Muhammad
(SAW) has been marked as none other than Hazrat Abu Talib (AS).
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Me'raj, 27th Rajab 1425 - 13th September 2004
History narrates two very important events which took place of the 27th of
the month of Rajab. The first and most important event was the official
appointment of Prophethood to Muhammad al-Mustafa (SAW). The second and more
widely known and marked event is that of the Me'raj - the miraculous night
journey.
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Thought of the week
Continuation from last week
With all that has been said up to this point on the system of management within
Islam which we have based on the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his
family) and his practical life example, we now look at the criteria for
management.
Before we delve into the traits of a leader - which include his ethical beliefs
and also level of intelligence which he must have, we first need to review the
responsibilities a leader must shoulder.
Once we know what the leader's responsibilities are, we can then fill in the
blanks to see what his educational background and ethical traits must be which
would enable him to fulfill his role.
The Muslim scholars have determined the following ten responsibilities which a
leader needs to preside over his business, non-profit charity which he directs,
etc.
1. Decision making;
2. Planning and forecasting;
3. Organizing and systemization;
4. Direction and control of staff and volunteers;
5. Stimulating initiatives and enterprise amongst the workers;
6. Prevention and deterrence of problematic situations;
7. Review and study of the keys to success and failure;
8. Collection of pertinent news and information in the related fields;
9. Attracting competent people to work towards reaching marked goals and
targets;
10. Encouragement and reprimanding of staff, as needed.
Each of these topics calls for a detailed study, however to ensure that that
this discussion is not drawn out, we shall be brief and to the point on each
one.
1. The first and most important responsibility of a leader is that of decision
making. This act however, must be carried out under the shadow of knowledge and
also by keeping in mind past experience. These two traits will ensure that
mistakes are not repeated, just as the Prophet has said in a very famous hadith:
"Surely the true believer will never be hurt by the same stone twice."
In addition, the words of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) also ring clearly on this
theme that, "In the act of (making use of) knowledge of past experience there is
new teachings for a person."
To be continued.
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