Marhooma Khairunnissa Anver Manekia passed away on March 14th, 2010 in Dar-es-Salaam and was buried on the same day. Marhooma Sabira Nanjiani, daughter of Marhoom Dr. Barkat Ali Nanjiani, passed away on March 10th, 2010 in Karachi. Marhooma will be buried on March 11th, 2010 in Karachi. Marhoom Agha Afsar Abbas of Woodbridge, New Jersey passed away in Karachi, Pakistan on Thursday March 4th 2010. Burial will be in Manalpan, New Jersey on March 7th, 2010. Marhoom was the Director of Muslim Foundation Inc, New Jersey. Marhoom Mohamedhussein Hassanally Kurji Assaria passed away in Portland, Oregon and wil be buried on February 25, 2010. Marhooma Razia Ahmed Electricwala, wife of Ahmed Electricwala of Karachi passed away on February 25, 2010 in Iran, while on Ziarat. Marhooma was buried in Mashad on the same day.
NASIMCO wishes to inform the community that it has received reports of the crescent moon being sighted in Orlando, Florida on the evening of Tuesday, March 16th, 2010. Therefore, the 1st of Rabi-al-Thaani will be on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 for all North American communities.
Important Dates of the Month
10th (26 March) - Wiladat of Imam Hassan Al-Askari (AS)
Computers for Students
“When Allah wants good for a community, He increases their scholars and decreases their
ignorant ones, so when the scholar speaks, he finds supporters, but when the ignorant one
speaks, he is defeated.” The Holy Prophet (S)
Collectively, we can help to empower over 100 hawza students and over 300 community students in developing countries by gifting them with computers. For many of them, this will mean a window to the world outside their home towns, access to information that is otherwise out of their reach, a mode to communicate with relatives and friends, and a medium to create opportunities for their future. Strong IT skills are essential in the world we live in so why not provide our learners with computers to support their educational journey?Click image to enlarge
NASIMCO has partnered with the World Federation in launching a drive to raise USD$100,000 to purchase new and refurbished laptop and desktop computers for hawza and community students in developing countries. Please support this worthy cause by putting the attached poster up in your centers, bringing awareness of the campaign among your members through announcements at events, and by encouraging donations.
NASIMCO will be following up on the donations collected at the end of the month of Rabi-ul-Thani or mid April.
Youth Leadership Retreat 2010
Leadership: Understanding and Walking the path to a better future
NASIMCO is proud to announce the launch of its first Youth Leadership Retreat for boys and girls ages 18 to 25.
The retreat will take place from April 30th 2010 to May 3rd 2010 at Camp Cedar Ridge, an outdoor summer camp facility approximately three hours east of Toronto. Camp Cedar Ridge provides various fun outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, and archery. Click image to enlarge
The three-day program will aim to empower participants to be able to contribute to their communities and society through a series of leadership development workshops, honored keynote addresses and professional training. The skills developed during the retreat will help participants achieve their personal goals and overcome many of the obstacles they face in their communities, careers and personal lives.
Sheikh Abbas Ismail form London UK and Mashal Kara from Toronto will be facilitating a variety of workshops on:
• Leadership
• Values and Vision
• Personality traits
• Teamwork
• Politics, Power and Strategy
• Event Planning
• Networking, PR and Marketing
• Organizational finances
• Conflict Resolution
We are also honored to host Sister Madji Ndiaye from California as our keynote speaker for the weekend, she will be speaking on topics related to challenges Muslim youth face in developing their own new identity as Muslims in the West.
The subsidized cost of the retreat is $100 per person (total cost is $400). We encourage all active youth to apply through the link below and submit a cheque for the amount of registration cost to the NASIMCO office by April 15th, 2010.
Spaces are limited to 25 participants, for more information please contact
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Qum Summer Camp 2010
Registration is OPEN.
Registration is open for the Bab-al-Ilm (ages 14 to 17) and Madinah-al-Ilm (ages 18 to 24) Camps that will take place in Qum from July 18th to August 8th. There will be separate camps for boys and girls. The cost per person is $2,900 (full) or $2,300 (subsidized). Applicants who are able to pay the full cost should do so. The prices include round-trip airfare from Toronto to Tehran, accommodation, courses and excursions while in Iran and the costs of a visa. Please note that the price does not include additional travel from your city of residence to Toronto. Space is limited. For more information, contact
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Madinah al-Ilm and Bab al-ilm 2010 - As in previous years NASIMCO, in conjunction with the World Federation, COEJ, Africa Federation and agencies in Qum, is organizing two courses to be held in the holy city of Qum this summer. Madinah al-Ilm and Bab al-Ilm will run simultaneously but cater towards different age groups; 18-24 and 14-17 respectively. Both courses include an academic program and a cultural program giving students a holistic experience of hawza studies and life in Iran while facilitating a spiritual journey of self-discovery. click image to enlarge
Haiti Relief Update February 2nd, 2010 - WF charting plan to provide long term aid
Please donate generously. Click NASIMCO - Haiti Relief Fund to donate. . ‘The generous person is close to Allah, close to people and close to Paradise.’ - The Holy Prophet (S)
The victims of Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake look to the rest of the world for relief. Across the shores of this little island millions of concerned people are finding various ways to help. To this end, The World Federation and many other Muslim aid organisations are working hard to help provide a range of support services to the people of Haiti, including our Shia brothers and sisters from the Al Mahdi Islamic Centre who were also gravely affected by the quake.
WF CONTACTS AL MAHDI ISLAMIC CENTRE On Sunday 31 January 2010, Dr. Mohsin Jaffer, Executive Councillor of The World Federation and NASIMCO provided an update of relief efforts for Haiti. Dr. Jaffer is representing The World Federation and NASIMCO on the South Florida Muslim Relief Task Force to help the people of Haiti.
He stated that, “I have been in touch with Imam Shu’ayb of the Al Mahdi Islamic Centre and he has told me that for immediate needs they are ok.” At present there are a number of Muslim and non-Muslim aid organizations in Haiti helping the victims with their immediate needs. Imam Shu’ayb said that recently, a group from Texas visited him and another group were on their way. In addition, Imamia Medics International (IMI), an organization of Shia Muslim physicians is also in Haiti addressing the medical needs of the people. As well, several Muslim organizations are setting up Halal soup kitchens, organizing the distribution of clothes, supplies and basic humanitarian services. Alhamdulillah, the short term needs of the community are being taken care thanks to the continued support of various donors and organisations alike.
