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Aunali Salemohamed

2023-02-06T09:28:20Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

 

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2) '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) Mahfil-e-Murtaza 1974 to 1979. Role: Captain of voluneteers and incharge of Hussaini Madrasa. 

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

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=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px|ASM Bhavnagar.jpg]]Other certificates ===

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== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Certificates ===

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=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

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=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

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=== Miscellaneous ===

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Aunali Salemohamed

2023-02-06T09:27:27Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== [[File:WhatsApp Image 2023-02-06 at 03.20.19.jpeg]]Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2) '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) Mahfil-e-Murtaza 1974 to 1979. Role: Captain of voluneteers and incharge of Hussaini Madrasa. 

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px]]Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|400px|ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Certificates ===

[https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNU5-A1uusQzdxYqw5Nkxyheokommn0iTjqVbZFWv3rWlT_jfnET3PJHuLndyfpFQ?key=ZGVITDZwVU1mVF96clVvVE1mQklCdjRmdXJKVnd3 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNU5-A1uusQzdxYqw5Nkxyheokommn0iTjqVbZFWv3rWlT_jfnET3PJHuLndyfpFQ?key=ZGVITDZwVU1mVF96clVvVE1mQklCdjRmdXJKVnd3]

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

[https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8 https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8]

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9]

=== Miscellaneous ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5 https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5]

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8]

[https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkTA1GnrorBieXQOhM8YNt6m7It8jG8VFh3Deb6QwZJPVNck8yxy62usz4gR2yKQ?key=em1aMl84NnNKR2plSkVzTmt0cVVaQWttUXhLTDJB https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkTA1GnrorBieXQOhM8YNt6m7It8jG8VFh3Deb6QwZJPVNck8yxy62usz4gR2yKQ?key=em1aMl84NnNKR2plSkVzTmt0cVVaQWttUXhLTDJB]

 

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2023-02-06T09:25:03Z

Kumail:

Aunali Salemohamed

2023-02-06T09:24:29Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2) '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) Mahfil-e-Murtaza 1974 to 1979. Role: Captain of voluneteers and incharge of Hussaini Madrasa. 

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px]]Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|400px|ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Certificates ===

[https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNU5-A1uusQzdxYqw5Nkxyheokommn0iTjqVbZFWv3rWlT_jfnET3PJHuLndyfpFQ?key=ZGVITDZwVU1mVF96clVvVE1mQklCdjRmdXJKVnd3 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNU5-A1uusQzdxYqw5Nkxyheokommn0iTjqVbZFWv3rWlT_jfnET3PJHuLndyfpFQ?key=ZGVITDZwVU1mVF96clVvVE1mQklCdjRmdXJKVnd3]

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

[https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8 https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8]

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9]

=== Miscellaneous ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5 https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5]

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8]

[https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkTA1GnrorBieXQOhM8YNt6m7It8jG8VFh3Deb6QwZJPVNck8yxy62usz4gR2yKQ?key=em1aMl84NnNKR2plSkVzTmt0cVVaQWttUXhLTDJB https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkTA1GnrorBieXQOhM8YNt6m7It8jG8VFh3Deb6QwZJPVNck8yxy62usz4gR2yKQ?key=em1aMl84NnNKR2plSkVzTmt0cVVaQWttUXhLTDJB]

 

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-04-10T12:13:50Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px]]Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|400px|ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Certificates ===

[https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNU5-A1uusQzdxYqw5Nkxyheokommn0iTjqVbZFWv3rWlT_jfnET3PJHuLndyfpFQ?key=ZGVITDZwVU1mVF96clVvVE1mQklCdjRmdXJKVnd3 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNU5-A1uusQzdxYqw5Nkxyheokommn0iTjqVbZFWv3rWlT_jfnET3PJHuLndyfpFQ?key=ZGVITDZwVU1mVF96clVvVE1mQklCdjRmdXJKVnd3]

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

[https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8 https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8]

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9]

=== Miscellaneous ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5 https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5]

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8]

[https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkTA1GnrorBieXQOhM8YNt6m7It8jG8VFh3Deb6QwZJPVNck8yxy62usz4gR2yKQ?key=em1aMl84NnNKR2plSkVzTmt0cVVaQWttUXhLTDJB https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkTA1GnrorBieXQOhM8YNt6m7It8jG8VFh3Deb6QwZJPVNck8yxy62usz4gR2yKQ?key=em1aMl84NnNKR2plSkVzTmt0cVVaQWttUXhLTDJB]

 

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-04-10T12:13:33Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px]]Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|400px|ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Certificate ===

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=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

[https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8 https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8]

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9]

=== Miscellaneous ===

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Aunali Salemohamed

2022-04-10T11:58:00Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

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=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px]]Other certificates ===

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== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

[https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8 https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8]

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

[https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9]

=== Miscellaneous ===

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Aunali Salemohamed

2022-02-08T07:26:39Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== [[File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg|400px]]Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|400px|ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8

File:ASM Bhavnagar.jpg

2022-02-08T07:25:53Z

Kumail:

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-02-08T07:24:11Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|400px|ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg|400px|RTENOTITLE]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-02-08T07:20:12Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== Other certificates ===

[[File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg]]

[[File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg|upright]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg]][[File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8

File:ASM Raza Trust.jpg

2022-02-08T07:18:38Z

Kumail:

File:ASM Imamia Education and Welfare Trust-images.jpg

2022-02-08T07:18:21Z

Kumail:

File:ASM Hayderbad 2.jpeg

2022-02-08T07:13:30Z

Kumail:

File:ASM Hayderbad 1.jpeg

2022-02-08T07:13:14Z

Kumail:

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-02-08T07:12:59Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

 

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

=== Other certificates ===

 

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-02-08T07:08:41Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8

Aunali Salemohamed

2022-02-08T07:08:06Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

[[File:0001.jpg|400px|0001.jpg]] [[File:0002.jpg|400px|0002.jpg]] [[File:0003.jpg|400px|0003.jpg]] [[File:0004.jpg|400px|0004.jpg]]

== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjy3Du2cyr5V4tQf8

Surat

2021-10-28T12:39:03Z

Kumail:

The Khoja Surat Jamaat

Surat

2021-10-28T12:34:15Z

Kumail:

The Khoja Surat Jamaat

 

Aunali Salemohamed

2021-08-11T16:08:02Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

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== Photo Albums (courtesy Mustafa Pirmohamed) ==

=== Dar Husseini Society Photos ===

https://goo.gl/photos/Z1YQrVB2kuG2Pbuy8

=== Zanzibar Scouts ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dLGk3cFJq4yWEoDo9

=== Miscellaneous ===

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MKpY1DTpT254csZx5

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Khoja Timeline

2021-07-26T15:32:09Z

Kumail:

* '''762''' ''Demise of Ismail b Jafar al Sadiq A.S''

*'''765''' ''Shahdat of Imam Sadiq A.S''

*'''883''' ''The earliest Ismaili missionary arrived in Sindh''

*'''909''' ''Fatimid caliphate started''

*'''958''' ''Ismaili principality was established in Sindh, with its seat at Multan, where large numbers of Hindus converted to Ismailism.''

*'''1005''' ''Ismaili rule ended in Sindh''

*'''1067''' ''Missionaries sent from Yemen(Sulayhids of Yemen who acknowledged the suzerainty of the Ismaili Fatimid caliphs-Imams)founded a new Ismaili community (Bohra)in Gujarat''

*'''1094''' ''Split on the 19th Imam of Ismaili Fatamid caliph-imams/ Nur Satguru arrived in Sindh (according to a narration)''

*'''1164''' ''The announcement of Qiyamat by Hasan (8th August, 17th of the holy month of Ramadan 559 AH)''

*'''1179''' ''Nur Satguru arrived in Sindh (according to a narration)''

*'''1242''' ''Nur Satguru arrived in Sindh (according to a narration)''

*'''1256''' ''Mongols destroyed Nizari setup (Alamut)in Iran (15th December)''

*'''1276''' ''Pir Sadr al Deen or Sahdev (?) arrived in Sindh''

*'''1356''' ''Pir Shams in Punjab''

*'''1804''' ''Hasan Ali Shah Mahallati born in Kahak, 1st Agha Khan''

*'''1813''' ''In 1813 Macdonnel Kinneir, notes that near Alamut there were quite a few Ismailis who were called Husaynis''

*'''1817''' ''Khalillulah, 45th Ismaili Imam was killed in Yazd by a Mulla along with few of his family members''

*'''1817''' ''Hasan Ali Shah took the seat of Imamat, 46th Ismaili Imam, Agha Khan 1''

*'''1829''' ''Habib Ibrahim refused to pay religious tax, Dasond, to Agha Khan (1827 according to one narration)''

*'''1829''' ''The Aga Khan, in order to overcome this opposition, sent to Bombay as his agent, Mirza Abul Kassim, who was accompanied by the Aga Khan's mother, Bibi Sarcar Mata''

:
::
:::''Salamat (1744-1832) in 1245/1829.''

*'''1830''' ''Mirza Abul Kassim’s (Aga Khans representative) suit was withdrawn by British Government (July 22nd)''

*'''1830''' ''Habib Ibrahim and his friends (11 friends) were out-casted from the community''

*'''1830''' ''Ali Shah born, Agha Khan 2nd, 47th Ismail Imam''
*'''1834''' ''Fateh Ali Shah Qajar died''
*'''1835''' ''Barabhai: After five years, in 1251/1835, they were re-admitted conditionally, who had however laid a root of a dissident group''

*'''1837''' ''1st Agha Khan was ruler of Kirman''

*'''1840''' ''Hasan Ali Shah arrived in India (not in Bombay), 46th Ismaili Imam, Agha Khan 1''

*'''1841''' ''Agha Khan first left Iran towards Afghanistan and then Balochistan (Sunni Khoja account)''

*'''1841''' ''Anglo-Afghan War (1841-1842). Hasan Ali Shah helped General Nott in Kandahar Province and to General England in his advance from Sindh to join Nott.''

*'''1843''' ''Hasan Ali Shah Mohallati was also the first Nizari Imam to make Bombay the permanent seat of the Imamat''

*'''1843''' ''Aga Khan helped Sir Charles Napier in his conquest of Sind. For this favour, he got a pension from the British Government of India''

*'''1844''' ''Aga Khan First arrived in India (Sunni Khoja account)''

*'''1845''' ''Mulla Qadar Husain was born (approx date) in Madras''

*'''1845''' ''Hasan Ali Shah arrived in Bombay (18th December)''

*'''1845''' ''Circular from Agha Khan 1: All should be practicing their rituals as Shias and not Sunnis. This was opposed by Katch (Kera) and Mahuva''

*'''1846''' ''Hasan Ali Shah moved to Calcutta. He lived there for 2 years''

*'''1847''' ''Habib Ibrahim is a witness in a court case''

*'''1847''' ''Sajan Meharali’s (2 of his daughters Hirbai and Gangabai filed a case against Sonbai(Habib Ibrahim's kaki))a case which decided against the rights of Khoja females''

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:::''(Sajan Mehrali's daughters) to inherit according to Mahomedan Law….When the Aga Khan was yet in Calcutta, a fresh litigation, known as Sajan Mehr Ali Case was carried in''
:::''1263/1847, in which the question of the rights of female inheritance among the Ismailis was brought before the Supreme Court of Bombay.''

*'''1847''' ''Sir Askin Pery's (?) description on Khoja''

*'''1848''' ''Hasan Ali Shah returned to Bombay (26th December)''

*'''1848''' Second ex-communication of Habib Ibrahim (Barabhai) due to the inheritance case of Sonbai vs Hirbai and Gangabai.

*'''1850''' ''Mahim Jamat Khan.4 of the friends of Habib Ibrahim were killed (last day of Muharram. 13th November 1850) 3 died with the sword and the fourth one died in hospital'' ::: ''due to the attack''

*'''1850''' ''Noor Muhammad Amersy was killed by Aga khan followers''

*'''1850''' ''Out of 19 who were accused to kill the reformers at Mahim Jamat Khana, 4 were sentenced to death (18th December 1851 according to Sunni Khoja account)''

*'''1850''' ''Few reformists who became Sunnis separated their mosque and graveyard. The other issues challenged the Aga Khan's authority, and claimed themselves as the Sunni''

:
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:::''Khojas, stressing that the Ismaili Khojas had been Sunnis since their conversion to Islam by Pir Sadruddin. They also built their own separate prayer-hall and grave-yard in''
:::''1266/1850.''

*'''1851''' ''Declaration of rights pronounced by Justice Sir Erskine Perry: All the things belong to Jamat Khana and Khojas and NOT Agha Khan''

*'''1851''' ''Four Aga Khanis were sentenced to death at Mazagon for Mahim massacre (18th December)''

*'''1857''' ''The establishment of the Raj in India''

*'''1858''' ''Agha Khan 1 arrives in Kutch to settle the disputes raised due to the circular of 1845''

*'''1860''' ''Haji Dewji Jamal first came to Zanzibar from India in 1860 and soon settled on the Island of Zanzibar.''

*'''1861''' ''Agha Khan circulated a general announcement declaring the Khojas to be the 'Shi'ites' (20th October 1861) when the dissenting Khojas publicly joined the Sunni fold,''

:
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:::''the Aga Khan issued a decree in which he expressed his desire to bring the Ismailis to conform to the practices of the Shia Imami Ismaili creed of his holy ancestors, regarding'' : ''marriage ceremonies, ablutions, funeral rites etc. The decree ended thus, "He who may be willing to obey my orders shall write his name in this book that I may know him." Habib'' : ''Ibrahim and his team denied to sign it.20 families in Mahuva also refused to sign it.''

*'''1861''' ''Habib Ibrahim suggested to the court to discredit the position of Alla Rakhiya Sumar and Khaki Padamshi as Mukhi and Kamadia from 8th of November 1861 and appoint a''

:
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:::''person from court who will assess the assets and make it exclusively for the use of Khoja''

*'''1861''' ''Article in The Bombay times and Standard, May 4.''

*'''1862''' ''Aga Khan gave an ultimatum (21 days) to Sunni Khojas to join him else would be ex-communicated (16th of August). On this day, they had a meeting in which Habib''

:
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:::''Ibrahim didn't turn up and thus was given an ultimatum.''

*'''1862''' ''Sunni Khoja Jamat came into existence (September)''

*'''1862''' ''Article to the editor of the times of India (21st November): Reformist Khojas were Sunnis''

*'''1862''' ''Article to the times of India (November 27th): Agha Khan should be removed from Bombay''

*'''1862''' ''January 2nd, The loyalty of the Ismailis for their Imam can be gauged from the reaction of the Bhuj jamat at Kutch, who sent a letter dated January 2, 1862 in reply''

:
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:::''to the communication sent by the plaintiffs as illustrated by E.I. Howard to the Hon'ble Court.It reads: "We are upon the right side, but should His Lordship Aga Khan ask for''
:::''the signatures, we are ready to give thousand times a day. Whatever order comes from him, we are bound to obey." Observing the above letter, Justice Sir Joseph Arnold''
:::''(1814-1886) remarked:"This is a very decided letter;at any rate, there can be no mistake about that." (cf. "The Shia School of Islam and its Branches",Bombay, 1906, p. 93).''

*'''1862''' ''Mukhi Alarakhia Sumar and Kamadia Khaki Padamsi (d.1877) called a meeting in Bombay Jamatkhana on August 16, 1862.''

*'''1862''' ''Mulla Qadar bin Nahif arrived in Maumbai and started a Madrasa in Mumbai (1862 AD/1279 AH) when he was 18/19 years old.''

*'''1863''' ''Aga Khan expressed a determination to exclude the reformists (1st April or 31st March)''

*'''1864''' ''A voice from India being an appeal to the British Legislature by Khojas of Bombay against The Usurped and Oppressive domination of Hussain Hussanee commonly called''

:
::
:::''and known as “Aga Khan” by a native of Bombay now resident in London.''

*'''1864''' ''In February of this year, they took out the Sunni scholar from the (Juni Masjid of the qabrastan) mosque who used to lead prayers and replaced him with a Shia scholar.''

*'''1864''' ''Shaykh Murtaza Ansari passed away in Najaf''

*'''1865''' ''Ibrat e Afza translated in Gujarati. The book reveals the agony of Hasan Ali Shah's entire life.''

*'''1866''' ''Khoja Case..All the Khojas are Sunni. It was rejected by the court. The celebrated Khoja case which lasted for 25 days was litigated in the High Court of Bombay''

:
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:::''between the months of April and June, 1866, before Justice SIR JOSEPH ARNOULD. (November 21st). This is also known as Barbhai case or Aga Khan case.''

*'''1867''' ''Khoja settlement in Mombasa dates to 1867 when Waljee Hirjee a prominent Khoja Ismaili merchant of Zanzibar opened a shop at the Old Port.''

*'''1870''' ''Dewji Jamal established a branch of his company in Lamu, chief port of Kenya. This is the first report of a Khoja in Kenya.''
*'''1872 or 1873 ''' ''Khojas went to Karbala meeting Ayatullah Zainul Abedeen Mazandarani and Mulla Qadar''
*'''1873''' ''Mulla Qadar returns back Mumbai to preach Ithan Asheri faith where he stayed for 27 years. (30th April 1873/2nd Rabi al Awwal 1290 AH)''
*'''1874''' ''Devjibhai Jamal returned back to Zanzibar after Hajj and veofre the hajj he was in Mumbai with Mulla Qadar.''

*'''1877''' ''Sultan Muhammad Shah born in Karachi, 3rd Agha Khan, 48th Ismaili Imam''

*'''1878''' ''Killu Khatav got martyred (1295 AH)''

*'''1878''' ''Dewji Jamal arrived in Zanzibar from Bombay.''

*'''1879''' ''Muhammad Bakir Khan (d. 1296/1879), brother of Agha Khan died''

*'''1880''' ''Birth of Adelji Dhanji Kaba (28 Feb, 17th Rabi al Awwal 1297)''

*'''1880''' ''Hemraj Ladhani sailed with his family by dhow from Kutch to Bagamoyo.''

*'''1881''' ''The first Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Mosque and Imambara were built in Kiponda area of Zanzibar in 1881. It was registered as Khoja Ithna Asheri Kuwwatul Islam Mosque,''

:
::
:::''Dewji Jamal being one of the signatories to the documentation.''

*'''1881''' ''Sheikh Abul Qasim Najafi arrive in Mumbai (1307 Hijri)''

*'''1881''' ''Hasan Ali Shah Mahallati died in Mumbai, 1st Agha Khan, 46th Ismaili Imam (April 12)''

*'''1881''' ''Ali Shah took the seat of Imamat, 2nd Agha Khan, 47th Ismaili Imam (April 12, 1881)''

*'''1881''' ''Haji Dewji Jamal was one of the founders of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Community in Zanzibar in 1881.''

*'''1882''' ''The first Ithna-asheri to settle in Mombasa was Abdalla Datoo Hirjee. He arrived on the island from Zazibar in 1882''

*'''1882''' ''Pira Vall, first president of Kuwwatul Islam Jamat of Zanzibar in 1882''

*'''1884''' ''Time of India newspaper: In or about 1849 Khojas (other than Ismailis, i.e. Isna-Asharis and Sunnis declined to acknowledge the supremacy of Agha Khan and were''

:
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:::''practising their respective faiths.''

*'''1885''' ''Ali Shah died in Pune, Agha Khan 2nd, 47th Ismail Imam. However, he was buried in Karbala.''

*'''1885''' ''Sultan Muhammad Shah, Agha Khan 3rd took the seat of Imamate (Aug 17, 1885)at the age of 8 years''

*'''1885''' ''one of the Dewji Jamal’s son, Nazerali Dewji , shifted to Lamu from Zanziber and John Kirk, the British Consul in Zanzibar, reports it to his deputy in Lamu. He''

:
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:::''explains Shia Khoja split issue in the letter.''

*'''1885''' ''Walji Ramji a leading Ithna-Asheri piece-cloth merchant of Lamu. He arrived on the island in 1885 along with his brothers Molu Ramji and Damji Ramji.''

*'''1887''' ''Nazerali Dewji moved from Lamu to Mombasa to establish a new branch of Dewji Jamal & Co.''

*'''1887''' ''In 1887 the combined Khoja population(both Ismailis and Ithna-Asheris) on the island was estimated at only 25 compared to around 1900 in Zanzibar and 385 in''

:
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:::''Bagamoyo.''

*'''1887''' ''The Secretary of State for India acting through the Viceroy of India formally recognized the title, "Aga Khan''

*'''1888''' ''British East African Company (IBEA) in 1888, Mombasa became the chief commercial entrepôt of East Africa.''

*'''1889''' ''Shaykh Abul Qasim Najafi Kashani arrived in Mumbai from Iran. (1307 AH)''

*'''1889''' ''Ayatullah Zaynul Abideen Mazandarani passed away (17th July 1889/26th of Tir 1268 Shamsi/18 Zul Qadah 1306 in Karbala''

*'''1890''' ''Jiwan Visram established a school-madrasa on the island in the 1890’s.''

*'''1892''' ''First issue of Rahe Najat got published by Haji Naji Saheb, student of Mulla Qadar (Zilqad 1310)''

*'''1892''' ''Khoja Vrutant was written..first edition''

*'''1892''' ''Aga Khan Palace in Pune was built by Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III. It took 5 years and 1000 workers to build it at a cost of Rs 12,00,000/-. Palace is spread''

:
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:::''across an estate of 19 acres with a built area of 7 acres. n 1969, the palace was donated to India. Today, it possesses Gandhi’s memorial, Kasturba and Desai’s samadhis and''
:::''archives of photos and portraits of Gandhi during the freedom struggle.''

*'''1894''' ''Khoja Kawmna Mazhabna Ketlak Mul tatvo tatha Kriya Sambadho Nanu Pustak published by Agha Sultan Muhammad Shah Agha Khan''

*'''1895''' ''300 families living in Lamu''

*'''1896''' ''Dewji Jamal bought land for building a mosque-imambara.''

*'''1896''' ''In Lamu shortly after the conflict began,one faction, with the help contributions from Zanzibar, built a temporary new mosque outside the 1896 mosque-imambarah.This''

:
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:::''was later re-built in the 1900’s with contributions from Jivraj Khatau,Jivraj Meghji and others who had left Mombasa’s “Bustani” (see below) into the splendid mosque that can''
:::''be seen today on the Lamu the sea front.''

*'''1896''' ''Few Agha Khan followers poisoned themselves … an appeal pg 74''

*'''1896''' ''Jaffer Dewji moved to Mombasa following his brother, Nazerali Dewji.''

*'''1897''' ''First Namaz e Juma was prayed at Shustri Imambara, Bhendi Bazar (Friday 26th Jamaadi ul Aakhar 1315 Hijri, 22 November 1897)''

*'''1897''' ''As the Khoja Shia Ithna-asheri population on the island increased – by 1897 it had grown to about a hundred – arrangements were made to meet at individual houses to''

:
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:::''perform the ‘majlis’, ‘matam’ and other communal rituals.''

*'''1897''' ''Dewji Jamal & Co bought a shamba called “kitumba” with a small bungalow from Maryam bint Mohamed bin Mubarak Karooso for use as a cemetery.''

*'''1898''' ''Khoja Trust was established''

*'''1898''' ''Masjid land was purchased in Samuel Street; now known as Palagali or H Abbas street.''

*'''1898''' ''Jiva Jooma was sentenced to death (August)… an appeal pg 74''

*'''1898''' ''Walji Bhanji left Kutch and arrived with his family in Mombasa''

*'''1899''' ''The Mombasa community decided to build a mosque and imambarah.''

*'''1899''' ''Mombasa Khoja Shia Ithna-asheris became caught up in the ongoing communal discord and conflict in Zanzibar and Lamu.''

*'''1899''' ''KSI Jamat of Mumbai established (1319 Hijri..so it become 1901)''

*'''1899''' ''Arambagh, Mumbai was purchased (Rabi al Akhar 1317 Hjri)''

*'''1899''' ''Masjid was built in Arambagh, Mumbai (Rajab 1317 Hijri)''

*'''1899''' ''Mombasa Jamat established''

*'''1899''' ''Around 1899 (Savant 1956), there were 40 Ismaili families and 22 Ithnaasheri families in Kilwa. Members used to go to both Jamatkhana and Imambarah''

*'''1900''' ''In 1900 Dharamsi Khatau, Jivraj Khatau and Walji Bhanji bought land along present day Haileselassie Rd for use as a cemetery.''

*'''1900''' ''With the efforts of Shaykh Abul Qasim Najafi Kashani Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jami Masjid was established.''

*'''1900''' 'Mulla Qadar Husayn left Mumbai for Karbala

*'''1901''' ''First KSI Jamat was established''

*'''1901''' ''In this year Nasser Dewji died onboard a German ship while returning from pilgrimage to Mecca and was buried at sea.''

*'''1902''' ''Mulla Qadar Husayn passed away 13th July 1902/6th Rabi al Akhar 1320 AH at the age of 60''

*'''1903''' ''Navrojji Manekji Dumasya published a book entitled " Namdar Aga Khan no tunko Itihas.''

*'''1904''' ''Work on the mosque-imambara, named “Kuwwatul Islam” (now Husseini) was completed''

*'''1904''' ''Mombasa - Visiting dignitaries from Zanzibar at the opening ceremony of the “Kuwwatul Islam Mosque” on Old Killindini Rd.''

*'''1905''' ''Haji Bibi case: Haji bibi widow of Jungi Shah, Uncle of Agha Khan 3rd..Some of the relatives of Agha Khan were Ithna Asheris''

*'''1905''' ''Khoja qavm noh itihas was written and published by Jafar Ali Rehmatullah''

*'''1905''' ''In early 20th century, around 1905/1910, Jetha Gokal called a great 'Mela' in Jamnagar and invited all Shia Ishanashri people because they had just changed their''

:
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:::''religion from Agakhani due to their studies and the efforts of Haji Ghulamali/Haji Naji (a prolific Shia writer and founder of Rahe Najat). In that 'Mela' Haji Naji was also''
:::''invited. Jetha Gokal's wife's name was Mongi Bai who also became Shia Ishanashri but her parental family remained Agakhani.''

*'''1907''' ''Hasan Bin Sabbah nu Jivan Charitra by Adelji Dhanji Kaba got published in Amreli''

*'''1908''' ''Haji Bibi vs Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah''

*'''1909''' ''Mulla Qadar Husayn's autobiography was published on 15th December by Fazalbhai Jan Muhammad Master in Zanzibar''

*'''1912''' ''Agha Jahangir shah No Risalo was translated by Adelji Dhanji Kaba and published in this year in Amreli..The original book is written in Persian by Jahangir Shah bin''

:
::
:::''Agha Hasan Ali Shah''

*'''1913''' ''Khoja Panth Darpan first part got published in Amreli''

*'''1914''' ''Kilvano patro..Adelji Dhanji Kaba''

*'''1915''' ''Khoja Panth Darpan fourth part got published in Amreli''

*'''1916''' ''Gupt Panth ka Shujra (Ek juno Hast Likhit Lekh) written by Adelji Dhanji Kaba in Amreli 16/06/1916''

*'''1918''' ''Khoja vrutant second edition got published''

*'''1919''' ''Imam Kevo Joieye? Book by Adelji Dhanji Kaba got published in Amreli''

*'''1920''' ''Agha Khan visits Karachi for 26 days''

*'''1922''' ''Agha Khan visits Karachi to meet Prince of Wales (March)''

*'''1925''' ''Demise of Adelji Dhanji Kaba (19th Feb, 25th Rajab 1343)''

*'''1925''' ''Birth of Mavlana Saheb Khaki in Burundi (3 rajab 1343 Khaki, 28th January)''

*'''1927''' ''Khoja Reformers society in 1927 in Karachi''

*'''1928''' ''Mr N.L.Parmar, the Hindu editor of a vernacular weekly who ventilated in his paper the grievances of the Khoja Community was stabbed by knives (23rd November)''

*'''1929''' ''A leading reformed was waylaid by three men and attacked with Hatchets who were Ismailis (in Karachi) (25th October)''

*'''1932''' ''Karim Goolamali from Kharadhar, Karachi writes to Ali Soloman Khan, son of Agha Khan 3rd (27th November)''

*'''1933''' ''All Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Conference was heald in Mundra on 7th-9th November 1933 (Rajab 1352/Kartak Savant 1990) under the chairmanship of Seth Haji Dawoodbhai''

:
::
:::''Nasser Mawji''

*'''1936''' ''Birth of Karim Al Husain, Agha Khan 4th''

*'''1937''' ''Sharia act in India passed''

*'''1939''' ''Shame e Hidayat, A text book in Gujarati language by Haji Muhamed Jaffaer Sheriff Dewji of Mombasa in 1939''

*'''1945''' ''Africa Federation formed''

*'''1948''' ''The 3rd Aga Khan seeks nationality of Iran from Muhammad Raza Shah Pehlavi''

*'''1957''' ''Sultan Muhammad Shah dies, 48th Ismaili Imam, Agha Khan 3''

*'''1957''' ''Karim Al Husain, Agha Khan 4th took the seat of Imamate (11th July 1957)''

*'''1958''' ''Arusha Conference''

*'''1960''' ''Second edition of Mulla Qadar Husayn's biography published by Asgharnhai Wadiya (editor of Apni Dunya) on 23rd Rabi al Awwal 1380/ 16th September 1960''

*'''1962''' ''Shia Imami Ismail new constitution in Africa''

*'''1964''' ''Aga Khan 4th for the sake of participation in Olympics took Iranian nationality''

*'''1964''' ''The revolution of Zanzibar''

*'''1964''' ''Al Hajj Ebrahim Hussein Sheriff Dewji on 9th January, 1964 in Zanzibar at a young age while in the position of the Chairmanship of AFED''

*'''1965''' ''In 1965, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin succeeded his father at the age of 53, heralding a new era for the Bohrah community.''

*'''1966''' ''When the 2 jamats were reunited on 28 October 1966 under the famous slogan “ek bano nek bano” (be one and good), the wall between the two cemeteries (known then as''

:
::
:::''the “Berlin Wall”), was finally brought. The “Berlin Wall” brought down by representatives of the two jamats: Abdulhussein Dharamsi Khatau and Sadak Jivraj Meghji''

*'''1968''' ''Shaheed Hamid Ali Bhojani. He nominated himself for the managing committee of Jamat at the age of 23 years''

*'''1969''' ''An account of the Khoja Sunnat Jamat, Bombay published in 1969 in Karachi: Oxford Book House''

*'''1972''' ''The expulsion of Ugandan Asians by Idi Amin, Uganda Exodus''

*'''1976''' ''World Federation was formed''

*'''1980''' ''NASIMCO was formed''

*'''1980''' ''Ali Raza Nanji of Nairobi started a Madrasa syllabus project in English''

*'''1983''' ''Conference of World Ahlulbayt League (London, 5th Aug)''

*'''1984''' ''Gujarat Federation was formed''

*'''1986''' ''December: first set of draft notes published (Madrasa syllabus of Ai Raza Nanji)''

*'''1987''' ''Madagascar unrest''

*'''1988''' ''March: first full set of notes published (Madrasa syllabus of Ai Raza Nanji)''

*'''1991''' ''Evacuation of an entire community of 1,100 from Somalia''

*'''1991''' ''Third edition of Mulla Qadar Husayn's autobiography was published on 15th of Ramadan 1411/1st April 1991 by Gulam Abbas M Amiri (editor of Rahe Najat) in Mumbai''

*'''2001''' ''Earthquake in Kutch''

*'''2005''' ''CoEJ was formed''

*'''2008''' ''Nairobi Aalim residence and adjacent facility opened by Ramzan Nanji (22nd June , 18th Jamadi al Akhar 1429 AH)''

*'''2009''' ''Formation of Pakistan Federation – Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Ashari Jamaats of Pakistan''

*'''2011''' ''February: Dubai retreat of MCE''

*'''2011''' ''WF opens office in India''

*'''2012''' ''November, Harben Madrasah Retreat''

*'''2013''' ''Formation of Council of all KSI Jamaat (India Federation)''

*'''2014''' ''Mumbai Jamaat hosts WF Exco''

*'''2014''' ''India Federation gets membership of World Federation''

*'''2015''' ''Establishment of Federation of Australasian Communities Inc - FAC''

:
:*'''''by Kumail Rajani'''''

Aunali Salemohamed

2021-06-01T05:03:19Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

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Aunali Salemohamed

2021-06-01T05:02:53Z

Kumail:

== A Rare Personality in the Service of the Community ==

[[File:Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg|right|350px|Gulamali Bhanji Bapu.jpg]]

[[File:Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg|right|350px|Aunalaibhai SalehMohamed.jpg]]

The following article was written by Alhaj Dr [[Hasnain_Walji|Hasnain Walji]], former President of [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_World_Federation_of_Khoja_Shia_Ithna-Asheri_Muslim_Communities '''The World Federation''']. This tribute to Late [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mulla_Asgar_(Asghar_Ali_M.M_Jaffer) '''Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer'''] and Late Haji [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gulamali_Bhanji_(Bapu) '''Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu)'''], and reflection of Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned was translated into Gujarati and his message was included in the monthly publications of Ahmedabad Allahumalabbak and the Bhavnagar Bage Firdos.

The KSI community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for the rediscovery of the [[Khojas|Khojas]] by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives to tell the tale. Who is this rare personality in the service of the Community?

I feel blessed to put pen to paper, a few words about a colleague - though he is also an elder, about a friend -though he is also a mentor and above all a fellow humanitarian -though his contributions to humanity are much greater.

This person, born in Zanzibar, showed an early promise of community service, serving as a young volunteer at the Hujjatul Islam Jamaat moving on to being an officer of the Ithnaasheri Gymkhana, and a troop leader in the Zanzibar Boy Scouts. Moving to Dar-es-slaam, as a young man, he broadened the scope of his active services in the field of Islamic Education through the Husseini Society and Madressa in various leadership positions for almost a decade. His life path included a brief but formative time in the life of the Dubai Jamaat where he became one of the earliest Committee Members of the Jamaat that had just been formed.

This man is a rare personality in the KSI Community who decided to go back to his roots – from East Africa to settle in India and serve the Community in Kutch and Kathiawar. It almost seems that this path was decided by some unknown powers. His move to India, as our history was unfolding, became a critical factor in our development. The KSI Community that had been separated by the vastness of the Indian Ocean, for almost a century, began to find each other. To that end, one institution and three men were primarily responsible for this rediscovery of the Khoja by each other. The two other men have passed away and he alone lives, not only to tell the tale but is passionately pursuing to preserve the legacy of those great sacrifices by these towering personalities, who were instrumental in rejoining the Khojas in Africa with the Khojas in the Sub Continent.

The sea of service which the three men plunged into was full of unknowns and through his persistence and efforts, much work was done to fight poverty, ignorance and disease. Over 20 years have gone by since his clarion call to address the issue of poverty in Gujarat at the London Conference which became a game-changer. Today the results of this heart-rendering appeal, followed by his personal efforts, endure through the hundreds of houses for the poor, scores of schools and thousands of children being educated, not just in Kutch and Kathiawad, but also in Bihar, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sadly these projects that he helped bring to fruition are sometimes obscured by the shortsighted perceptions of those who joined the service bandwagon much later. They who have little idea how far we have come as a Community since those days. The young in the Community, who are, (or will be) at the helm of the Community institutions, will do well to take some time to talk to him first hand to better serve the Community.

For over 30 years, I truly feel blessed to have known this man, observed his zeal to look after the poor and needy in India, and have travelled with him and know that he has a fund of experience and intricate personal knowledge of our past projects in India which could prove useful for our future work India. Those of us who have worked closely with him know him for his untiring passion for the welfare of the Khoja Community and above all for the genuine concern over the well being of the poor and the needy. However, very few of us know at what personal financial and emotional cost he has borne, as he silently championed many a cause for the poor, often at the additional expense of his personal friendships, relationships and goodwill.

Yes! The two great men were Late Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer and Late Haji Gulamalibhai Bhanji (Bapu) and of course the organization is The World Federation. The outstanding human being that I have penned this reflection for, is none other than ‘Shere Kutch’, Aunalibhai Saleh Mohamned, holder of many accolades from many institutions including the recipient of the Late Mulla Asghar Ali M. M. Jaffer Memorial Award by the World Federation during the 25the Anniversary celebrations.

As they say in Gujarati ''"ગણા છે ઉપકાર, ગણા છે ઉપકાર, આભાર બાકી છે" ''. But as mere mortals, we can only say "thank you" and continue to be appreciative of the past workers of The World Federation which has made The World Federation what it is today. It is only for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless Aunalibhai with ample rewards for the selfless services in facilitating the WF to serve the poor, the homeless, widows and orphans. I pray for his good health and long life so that he continues to benefit us with his experience as well inspire us with his passion for public service.

- '''''Hasnain Walji''''' (''Updated 4 December 2013'')

'''Reference:''' [http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/Archive/Rare_Personality_Service_Community.htm]

== Community Services ==

1976 Started working in Kutch and Surat in various welfare projects 1980 Activities in Gujarat 1987 Assisting in the establishment of the Husaini Education in Bhavnagar 1987 Joined World Federation to assist in ZCSS 1989 Working in Karnataka and Bihar for poor and needy in those regions.

(1) '''In Zanzibar:''' Troop leader of Ithna Asheri Boys Scout Treasurer of Ithna Asheri Gymkhana.

(2 '''In [[Dar_es_Salaam|Dar es Salaam]]:''' Secretary and President of Huseini society from 1966 to 1974 Captain of volunteers of Jamat for eight years Secretary of ladies section of Ithna Asheri Union for two terms Secretary for nursery school.

(3) '''In Dubai:''' Elected committee member in Dubai

(4) '''For WF:'''Liason Office of the WF from 1987 to 2003 Liason officer of ZCSS from 1987 to 2010.

== Achievements & Awards ==

=== Honorary Titles ===

Kindly note that the following titles were given to Alhaj Aunalibhai Saleh mohammad by some of our Jamats and some by Shia Ithna Ashari jamats & trusts.

(1) ''''''BAPA'''''' given by KSI Jamat - Surat on 21-9-1984 on the occasion of opening of Roza of H Abbas a.s.

(2) '''''''SHER-E-KUTCH'''''' given by then Vice President of World Federation Alhaj Manzoorbhai Kanani on 19-12-1993 on the occasion of opening of Tauhid Hostel at Bhuj Kutch.

(3) ''''''SHER-E-GUJARAT'''''' by the KSI Jamat Bhavnagar on 10-11-1996 - Certificate given by Marhum Mulla Saheb.

(4) ''''''NAZIM-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 17-11-1996 by the Muhammadi Religious and Charitable Trust - Ahmedabad Juhapura KSI Jamat on the opening of Mehfil e Zehra.

(5) ''''''KHADIM-E-MILLAT'''''' in June 2005 by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore

(6) ''''''BABA-E-QAUM'''''' ('''Leader of the Community''') given on 4-12-2006 by the Ahlulbait Educational and Technical Society Baragaon Ghousi dist - Mau (UP) on the occasion of opening of the Zainabiya School (Baragaon Ghosi).

(7) ''''''FAKHR-E-MILLAT'''''' given on 5-10-2008 by the Jafferi Youth Federation Meta and Mulla Asghar Jaafri English School (Meta).

*Federation Samachar of Africa Federation has published this news in their issue of June 2009 on page 34.

=== Traditional Appreciation: Shawls, Garlands, Imam Zamin and Paghdi ===

Murabbi Aunalibhai Saleh Mohammadbhai has been awarded more than one thousand shawls, garlands and Imam Zamins throughout his exemplary community serivces - a rare feat in the history of the Khojas of India. In addition to these customary appreciations, he has also been awarded 20 paghdis for his life time achievments in Kutch and Kathiawad. 

=== Certificates ===

(1) Certificate of Appreciation Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat Dar es Salaam - June 1974

(2) Citation of Honour Huseini Society Dar Es Salaam - October 1974

(3) Letter of Felicitation with Mementoes given by the Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamats of Bhuj, Kera, Mundra, Nagalpur, Mandvi and Bharapar at a function arranged by all Kutch Jamats at Bhuj Imambada on 29-4-1986

(4) Letter of Appreciation was received from Murrabi Alhaj Roshanali Bhai H D Nasser then Managing Trustee of Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid and Imambada Trust on 14-10-1989

(5) Letter of Felicitation given by the Surat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer Saheb at surat on 19-1-1994

(6) Letters of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Habibbhai Mulji then President of Africa Federation on 13-1-1995

(7) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Ahmedbhai Bhaloo then President of NASIMCO in March 1995

(8) Mementoes given by the Imamia Education and Welfare Trust Bangalore by the hands of Mulla Asgharali M. M. Jaffer Saheb at Bangalore on 23 -11 -1996

(9) Certificate of Appreciation for Zaynabia Child Sponsorship Scheme given by the President of the World Federation of KSIMC U.K in March 1997

(10) Citation and Mementoes given by the Secretariat of the World Federation of KSIMC U. K in The World Federation Conference held in London On 17-10-1997 Presented by the President Of The W.F. Alhaj Mulla Asgharali M.M Jaffer Saheb

(11) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Dhirani then President of Africa Federation in February 1999

(12) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Council of Gujarat Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats on 23-1-2000 At Talaja by the hands of Ruhul Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(13) Citation of Honour with Mementoes was given by The Federation of the Kutch Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamats and Kera Khoja Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat at Kera Kutch on 26-1-2000 in the presence of Reheber e Millat Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Saheb

(14) Late Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer Memorial Award presented by the World Federation of KSIMC during the 25th Anniversary celebration in September 2002 by then President of World Federation Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji

(15) Letter of Appreciation received from Dr. Sibtainbhai A. Panjawani then Hon. Secretary of the World Federation in September 2003

(16) Letter of Appreciation received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Visram then Chairman of Zaynabia Child Sponcership Scheme in September 2003

(17) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Retiring President of World Federation has appreciated and praised for my services given in India on behalf of World Federation in October 2003 (WF Conference in Dubai)

(18) Citations of Honour was given by the Shia Ithna Ashery Jamat - Meta on 8-5-2004 on the occasion of opening of Mulla Asgharali Jaffer English School by the World Federation then President Alhaj Ahmedbhai Hassam and also celebration of 50 Years of Meta Jamat

(19) Letter of Felicitation given by The Imame Zamana Mission Hyderabad in June 2005

(20) Honoured by The Husseini Madressa of Shia Ithnashery Jamat Dar es Salaam with Memento during their 50 years’ celebration at Dar es Salaam Imambada as Past President in 2006

(21) Letters and Emails of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Muhsinbhai Dharamsi First Chairman of ZCSS & Letter of Gratitude was received from Alhaj Mohamedbhai Alibhai (Chairman ZCSS) on 11-9-2006

(22) Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji as Ex. President of WF has praised all services given in India by Aunalibhai as Executive Concillor of WF in India in his speech on role of the Ex. Councillor of WF in October 2006 in Dubai WF Meeting

(23) Email of Appreciation were received from Alhaj Sajjadbhai Tejani Asst. Sec. ZCSS (Head of ZCSS) Section Oct.2006 to Oct.2009

(24) Citation of Honour was presented by The Khoja Shia Ithnashery Jamat - Bhuj at Bhuj On 7-1-2007 to Saleh Mohamed Family

(25) Letter of Felicitation with Memento was given by Alhaj Anverbhai J. Dhanji on 2-1-2008 on the inauguration of Husaini Halland Imambada at Vijpadi Town Gujarat by Alhaj Anwerbhai Dhanji

(26) Honoured by Memento by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Huseini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 17-7-2008 on the Occasion of the opening of the second floor of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(27) Citation of Honour with Memento was given by The Al Mahdi Foundation Trust and Husaini Education and Welfare Society Trust Bhavnagar on 6-8-2008 on the occasion of the opening of the third floor Of The Nursery School By Aunali Y Salehmohamed

(28) Certificate of Appreciation was given by The Central Health Board of the Africa Federation in 2010

(29) The Present President of WF Alhaj Dr. Asgharali Bhai Moledina has praised my services and He Address me as Sher-e-Gujarat in public function held at Bhavnagar Mosque On 10-11-2011

(30) Letter of Appreciation was received from Alhaj Gulambhai Sajjan when he was President of NASIMCO

(31) Marhum Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and Alhaj Hasnainbhai Walji have send Letters and Emails of Appreciation and Thanks when they were President of World Federation

(32) Oustanding service to the WF, May 2017 by Dr Asgharali Moledina

(33) Husayni Madrsah - Dar es Salaam Appreciation for the service rendered 1971-1974

=== Certificate of Excellence ===

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===   ===

Aunali Salemohamed

2021-03-01T07:55:03Z

Kumail:

Aunali Salemohamed

2021-01-01T11:14:12Z

Kumail:

Kumail Rajani

2020-10-11T07:26:03Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative], AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh)], February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development], 4th March 2018 ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak], 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

==== T[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I he Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India], 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s Human interpretation of divine laws] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil ](Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s Hawza & University: A Critical Assessment of the Approaches ](Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxDjTEKcf7k&t=3714s Mukhtār al-Thaqafī: A historical analysis of his revolt] (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMbrHzGcwCw Q & A Mukhtār al-Thaqafī: A historical analysis of his revolt] (Gujarati-French)

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdRPc5zC5NA&feature=youtu.be What happened on the Day of Arbaeen 61 AH?], 7 October 2020, QQ Academy ====

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

=== Ask an 'Alim Project ===

[https://www.askanalim.org/ https://www.askanalim.org/]

=== Shia Wills ===

[https://www.shiawills.org/ https://www.shiawills.org/]

=== Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit  ===

[http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file]

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-10-11T07:19:12Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative], AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh)], February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development], 4th March 2018 ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak], 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

==== T[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I he Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India], 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s Human interpretation of divine laws] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil ](Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s Hawza & University: A Critical Assessment of the Approaches ](Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate] (Gujarati-French) ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxDjTEKcf7k&t=3714s Mukhtār al-Thaqafī: A historical analysis of his revolt] (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMbrHzGcwCw Q & A Mukhtār al-Thaqafī: A historical analysis of his revolt] (Gujarati-French)

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdRPc5zC5NA&feature=youtu.be What happened on the Day of Arbaeen 61 AH?], 7 October 2020, QQ Academy ====

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

=== Ask an 'Alim Project ===

[https://www.askanalim.org/ https://www.askanalim.org/]

=== Shia Wills ===

[https://www.shiawills.org/ https://www.shiawills.org/]

=== Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit (Islamic Education Department of the WFKSIMC) ===

[http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file]

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-10-11T07:06:44Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&feature=emb_logo Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative], AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

=== Ask an 'Alim Project ===

[https://www.askanalim.org/ https://www.askanalim.org/]

=== Shia Wills ===

[https://www.shiawills.org/ https://www.shiawills.org/]

=== Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit (Islamic Education Department of the WFKSIMC) ===

[http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file]

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-17T06:10:39Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

=== Ask an 'Alim Project ===

[https://www.askanalim.org/ https://www.askanalim.org/]

=== Shia Wills ===

[https://www.shiawills.org/ https://www.shiawills.org/]

=== Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit (Islamic Education Department of the WFKSIMC) ===

[http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file]

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-17T06:07:30Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

=== Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit (Islamic Education Department of the WFKSIMC) ===

[http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file http://www.mediafire.com/file/iaw5fojfye6odu1/Minber_Guidelines.pdf/file]

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-16T21:56:17Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

=== Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit (Islamic Education Department of the WFKSIMC) ===

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-16T21:53:26Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

 

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== '''Minber Guidelines: Making the Best of the Prophetic Pulpit (Islamic Education Department of the WFKSIMC)''' ===

[https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report https://www.world-federation.org/news/exco-6-report]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-16T11:31:29Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

 

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-16T11:29:26Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

===== Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

===== Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

===== Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

===== Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

===== Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

===== Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

===== Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

===== Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

===== Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

===== Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

===== Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa? =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

===== Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-16T11:27:17Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Scholarly credentials ==

==== Hawza ====

Kumail is trained in the Shi'ite seminary of Qum between 1997-2015. He also taught in the seminary between 2005-2015. 

==== University ====

===== PhD =====

Kumail earned his doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2019. He taugh at[https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/staff/rajani/ IAIS] between 2015-2019. 

===== Postdoctoral research Fellow =====

Kumail is a Postdoctoral research Fellow for [http://www.lawalisi.eu/ LAWALISI] project. 

 

== Lectures ==

=== Religious (Gujarati) ===

==== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

==== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

==== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

==== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

==== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

Qur’an sawab ni zanjir ma (કુરાન સવાબ ની ઝંજીર માં): Qur'an in the prison of reward

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyagL2A8Ic&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2&t=0s]

 

Imam Reza (as) (ઇમામ રેઝા (અ.સ)): Why do we recite Ziyarat of Imam Reza (as) after namaz?

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSNAOUz90&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=2]

Matbhed ane Manbhed (મતભેદ અને મનભેદ): Difference of Opinions

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmVNV2YVDg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=3]

Imam Ali (as) na sahabiyo (ઇમામ અલી (અ.સ) ના સહાબીઓ): The Companions of Imam Ali (as)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lneYlAEMpVs&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=4]

Dua no tarjumo padvo ke Arabi bhasha ma padhvi? (દુઆ નો તરજૂમો પડવો કે અરબી ભાષા માં પઢવી?): Should du'a be recited in Arabic or its translation?

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F09uq0kvrc&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=5]

Shabe Qadr na aa’mal (શબે કદ્દર ના આ’માલ): The A'amal of Shabe Qadr

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3bB_zsEUg&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=6]

Shu Imam Mahdi (atfs) ni sathe mulaqat shakya che? (શું ઇમામ મહદી (અતફશ) ની સાથે મુલાકત શક્ય છે?): Is is possible to meet Imam al-Mahdi (atfs)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezw3-TwIWE&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=7]

Khuda kya vase che? (ખુદા ક્યાં વસે છે?): Where does Gold live?

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LXt-fqCE4&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=8]

Chelli kitab kai vanchi? (છેલ્લી કિતાબ કઈ વાંચી?): Which book did you read last time?

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK9QXXvjT_c&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=9]

Wilayat na prakar (વિલાયત ના પ્રકાર): Types of Wilayat

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObO_ATx3yI&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=10]

Mujtahid kevi rite ek fatwa sudhi pohche che? (મુજ્તહીદ કેવી રીતે એક ફતવો સુધી પોહ્ચે છે?): How does a mujtahid issue a fatwa?

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3izDjyjtU&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=11]

Mahasinul akhlaq ke makarimul akhlaq? (મહાસિનુલ અખ્લાક કે મકારેમૂલ અખ્લાક?): The differnece between Mahasinul akhlaq and Makarimul akhlaq

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nZ-NJXak&list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC&index=12]

==== Family Life in Islam, 2014 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

Imam Ali (as): 13th Rajab, 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IfVfbuTJUk]

10 lectures in Safar, Ashrae Zaynabiyya, 2014 Topic: Ta'abbud and Ta'aqqul 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCRs9EJii0&list=PLTqzsLlwUdV9WbmawnCi-kpYO-iCiGrVj]

 

=== Religious (Urdu) ===

12 lectures in Muharram, Burundi 2014

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjihRO764-VuInesBjdsA/videos]

 

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 (CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

==== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

==== Wāqifiyya and the Crisis of Shiʿa Imamate (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhglQmsnbE]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo]

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs]

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ]

 

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

 

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

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Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

===== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

== Representative Projects: ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

=== Shii Dates Projects ===

A database illustrating Shiʿi generations of scholars (''ṭabaqāt'' lit. layers) which record their biographical information arranged in a specific order. 

[https://shiidates.net/ https://shiidates.net/]

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-12T11:56:24Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

===== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of KhojaPedia: [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page]

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: [http://www.khojastudies.org/ http://www.khojastudies.org/]

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

=== Member of International Centre for Collective Ijtihad ===

[https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members https://www.collectiveijtihad.org/members]

=== Member of Dar al Ifta' wal Aqaid (The Centre for Decree & Doctrines) ===

[https://www.ifta.org.uk/ https://www.ifta.org.uk/]

== Works ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

 

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-12T11:48:28Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

==== Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

===== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017===

Founder of KhojaPedia: http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: http://www.khojastudies.org/

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

== Works ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

 

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-12T11:47:34Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

==== Human interpretation of divine laws (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vYOUC_u1M&t=2534s]

==== Crisis & Consolidation: Faith in Development (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiQ6y__weQ&t=31s]

Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuI3vgre0-A&t=25s]

===== Q & A Karbala in the Midst of History and Narrative: Typology of the Genres of Maqatil (Gujarati-French) =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wu9GcTkZY&t=13s]

==== Hawza & Univeristy: A Critical Asassemnt of the Approaches (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My9OiemvHNg&t=1464s]

==== Shii Hadith: Origins, Development and Challenges (Gujarati-French) ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS-CEBf9so&t=1435s]

 

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017===

Founder of KhojaPedia: http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: http://www.khojastudies.org/

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

== Works ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

 

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-09T21:08:27Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

(Representative acitvites)

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: [http://www.askanalim.org/ http://www.askanalim.org/]

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

Muharram: Lesson of the day: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

Shia Wills

Publishing Islamic Law, translated by Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail, project commenced during the headship of Sayyid Ali Raza Naqvi

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017===

Founder of KhojaPedia: http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: http://www.khojastudies.org/

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

== Works ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

 

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-09T21:06:22Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: http://www.askanalim.org/

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y

Muharram: Lesson of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017===

Founder of KhojaPedia: http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: http://www.khojastudies.org/

=== Deputy Head of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017-2020 ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8]

== Works ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

 

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

Kumail Rajani

2020-08-09T21:03:55Z

Kumail:

== Birth ==

Kumail was born in Mahuva, Gujarat on Sunday, 10th of August 1980/27th of Ramadan 1400.

== Lectures ==

=== Religious ===

==== Gujarati ====

===== 12 days series of Muharram lectures in Dar es Salaam, 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJg7ajuwiAs&list=PLXUwOunF2EUtJfKKO8SV-lPISAohgOZh8]

===== Majlis of 15th of Shaban in Reunion, 2015 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKxiDh24Ak]

===== Majlis in Paris 2015, Topic: Moderation =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLutQKEB-T0]

===== Seminar on Family Life in Islam, Antananarivo 2014 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc]

===== 12 lectures in the month of Ramazan 2020 =====

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXZ3xQ9Cq6yCES5YofcITDKLColWF3TC]

 

==== English ====

==== Urdu ====

Muharram lectures in Bujumbura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33kTlnS0mkc

=== Academic ===

==== Karbala in the midst of History and Narrative, AMI Birmingham October 2017 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu4Q7DOs8Y]

==== CIMS Sunni - Shi'a Scholars Meeting, Topic: The Succession to the Prophet (pbuh), February 2016 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvGz2Ch6Ow]

==== The Historicity of Dua Nudba and its later Evolution and Development, 4th March 2018 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpzz2KanMrs]

==== Fatima al-Zahra, the Khulafa & Fadak, 26 Feb 2020 ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDwcl2C2dc]

==== The Fate of the Khoja Community in British Courts of India, 29 July 2020, Khoja Heritage Propject and MARC ====

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrdChTa6_I]

 

=== Community ===

==== Gujarati ====

Senior Citizens Bibi Fatima Zahra Day 2017 in Birmingham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvghVdrTUuo

Zainabiyya Day Speech, April 2016 in Hujjat Stanmore London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJE_C0JMCEs

==== English ====

A brief report of Khoja Heritage Tour 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDpa2UGLiQ

== Community services ==

=== Manager of Qum Office of WF 2011-2015 ===

=== Head of Islamic Education Department of the WF of KSIMC 2014-2017 ===

Founder of Ask an Alim Project-WF: http://www.askanalim.org/

Minbar Guidelines-WF-IE

Drafted MANHAJ curriculum for IRE in Kenya

Launched online courses of Shia Studies

Ramadan Qur'anic Word of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y

Muharram: Lesson of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG

=== Joint-Head of Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2014-2017===

Founder of KhojaPedia: http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Convenor or the Khoja Studies Conference, 15-16 December 2016: http://www.khojastudies.org/

=== Co-Chair of the Khoja Heritage Project of WF KSIMC 2017- ===

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFDGrrvxV6shszu4zz2qX46r88BE245z8

== Works ==

=== Entry on Shii Hadith in Oxford Bibliography ===

[http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195390155/obo-9780195390155-0235.xml?rskey=zVc80J&result=1&q=Kumail+Rajani+#firstMatch]

 

=== Ramadan: Qur'anic Word of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSx10hXJ7Y]

[https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day https://tools.world-federation.org/news/quranic-word-day]

 

=== Muharram: Lesson of the day ===

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRUdcPv-rw&index=1&list=PLAyKxtbBJ-98k9tlEagU1AS4tIu38pQpG]

 

=== Manhaj: A curriculum for Islamic Religious Education ===

This curriculum encompasses detailed lesson plans for standards 1-8 and forms 1-4, catering to the need of Islamic Religious Education of Kenyan schools.

AIMS OF THE MANHAJ CURRICULUM:

The aims of the MANHAJ curriculum are four-fold:

1) Religious – IRE lessons are expected to promote the religious understanding of Islam, and to acknowledge and respect other religions.

2) Intellectual, physical, and mental wellbeing – IRE lessons are expected to enable students to have a rational understanding of Islam, and to use reason in understanding the Islamic traditions. They are also expected to contribute towards the students’ physical and mental wellbeing, and in turn contribute towards the overall welfare of their nation.

3) Spiritual – IRE lessons are expected to inculcate piety (taqwa: being aware of the presence and expectation of Allah at all times), and to nurture students to become God-conscious individuals in all walks of life.

4) Moral – IRE lessons are expected to promote ethical values, enabling students to become good citizens, and role models in society.

The project was conducted during his term in the role of head of IE at the WF of KSIMC.

=== Living with the Prophetic Stories, CoEJ ===

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-Lo9fdT8F_LeTT0b51hoY_-RqeGZJ9R]

=== Eid al-Ghadeer ===

English (with narration): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbvqD2jXf0]

Gujarati: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHDww8nJGo]

French: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Mg2vtqjiE]

=== KhojaPedia ===

Kumail Rajani is the founder of [[KhojaPedia|KhojaPedia]], an online encyclopedia of the history, heritage and legacy of the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Muslim Community.

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