The WF President – Alhaj Safder Jaffer, recently embarked on a visit to the UK. Accompanied by the Head of Islamic Education, Shaykh Dr. Murtadha Alidina, and The WF Secretary General, Alhaj Ali Jawad Hansraj, they engaged with Office Bearers of CoEJ, and the Executive Committees whilst visiting various communities. The WF delegation were accompanied by the CoEJ President Alhaj Salim Rehmatullah and Vice President Murtaza Kanani to a number of Jamaats. The President highlighted the ongoing work of The WF, emphasised the importance of understanding grassroots issues, the need for establishing our own schools, and other community matters. His main aim was to bring light to WF-AID’s Ali Asghar Water Appeal 2024.
“One of the ways leadership can appreciate the honest feedback from the ultimate stakeholders we serve (our members) is to visit and engage with them. I was pleased that together with the CoEJ leadership, we visited six jamaats during Muharram. This not only gave us a chance to partake in Azadari at various centers, it gave us a chance to talk to the grassroot and jamaat leadership first hand and understand the real challenges facing our communities. It is clear that the biggest challenge is understanding the needs of the current generation and being relevant in addressing their needs. The trip was an eye opener and also provided great bonding between WF and CoEJ leadership. It is only through mutual collaboration and a common vision that we can address our challenges. I am keen to do the same in other regions during this term, Inshallah.”
Alhaj Safder Jaffer
WF President
Attending the Flag Raising Ceremony at Al Abbas Centre – KSIMC of Birmingham
The WF delegation arrived at the Al Abbas Islamic Centre, KSIMC of Birmingham, on the first eve of Muharram 1446, when the Flag raised to mark the start of the mourning period. The momentous event, filled with solemn recitation and speeches, was well attended by the local community members. Thereafter, the President of Birmingham Jamaat – Dr. Muslim Khoja and the capital project team of the jamaat appraised The WF President – Alhaj Safder Jaffer and WF Secretary General – Alhaj Ali Jawad Hansraj on the progress of the new complex.
As part of the main programme, The WF President provided a brief address to the community on the activities of The WF addressing the key challenges and opportunities facing our communities.
After the programme, the delegation had an informal interaction with the members of the community to better understand the issues at hand from a grassroot perspective.
On Monday, the second eve of Muharram 1446, The WF Delegation, was welcomed by the President of Hujjat – Alhaj Murtaza Gulamhusein, along with some of the Office Bearers. They discussed plans of the new Hujjat EC, to address the growing needs of the community.
The WF President then addressed the community on a range of issues, culminating with a passionate appeal to support the vulnerable communities globally in accessing clean water through the Ali Asghar Water Appeal. After the main programme, Shaykh Dr. Murtadha Alidina engaged with the youth to answer their questions and understand their challenges.
The WF Delegation, comprising of The WF President – Alhaj Safder Jaffer, WF Secretary General – Alhaj Ali Jawad Hansraj, Shaykh Dr. Murtadha Alidina – Head of WF Islamic Education, along with the Vice President of CoEJ – Alhaj Murtaza Kanani, were welcomed by the President of Hyderi Jamaat – Alhaj Aliasgar Khimani and the Office Bearers on Tuesday, the third eve of Muharram 1446.
The WF President enlightened the community members on the key challenges of our times, especially for our children and the need to address the same through visionary strategies to protect our values. He spoke about the impact of the flagship Ali Asghar Water Appeal through which our community members have been supporting clean water projects across the globe.
The WF Delegation, along with the CoEJ Office Bearer and Haji Saheb of WIPAHS, were then briefed by the Jamaat management on their transition to the new centre, and future plans as well as challenges and opportunities. The WF President was inspired by the young and dedicated leadership of the Jamaat and shared his experience and insights with them.
Meeting with Leicester Jamaats Executive Committee
The WF delegation was welcomed in Leicester by the President of COEJ Alhaj Salim Rehmatullah. The WF President addressed the community in Leicester after the main programme, the delegation met with the Executive Committee of Leicester on Wednesday, the fourth eve of Muharram 1446, to discuss areas of mutual interest. Later, they gathered at a committee member’s house, where a diverse group from the committee engaged in a discussion on various issues in the presence of the guest speaker.
The WF an CoEJ Delegation hosted by Alhaj Naseen Valji
in the presence of distinguished guests including Shaykh Mohamed Abbas Panju,
Haji Saheb from WIPAHS and members of Essex Jamaat.
During The WF President’s visit to Essex on Thursday, the President of The World Federation, Alhaj Safder Jaffer, and the Head of Islamic Education, Shaykh Dr. Murtadha Alidina, were joined by the President of CoEJ, Alhaj Salim Rehmatullah, and Vice President, Alhaj Murtaza Kanani, met with the Executive Committee of the Jamaat to discuss mutual areas of interest with particular focus on the madrasah and the challenges facing the new generation.
He also had the privilege of addressing the community during the programme on the fifth eve of Muharram 1446.
WF President addressing Wessex Jamaat’s community members
During The WF President’s visit to Wessex on Friday, he met with the Executive Committee of the Jamaat. Additionally, a workshop was held by community members that focused on mentorship, aiming to encourage members to support mentees through the enrollment of mentors.
He also had the honour of addressing the community on the sixth eve of Muharram 1446.
