IMA organizes programme on Isra-wal Miraj

Kuwait City, Jun 18: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) under the patronage of the Grand Mosque and Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs organized a public discourse on Al-Isra Wal Mi’raj’ at Masjid Yousef Al Adsani, Kuwait City. The function started after the Isha prayers with the recitation of Holy Qur’an followed by its translation in Urdu language by Hafiz Owais.

The Israa and M’iraj refers to, two parts of a miraculous journey that Prophet Muhammad (SAS) took in one night, travelling first from Makkah to Jerusalem and then an ascension to the heavens. Israa is an Arabic word referring to Prophet Muhammad's (SAS) miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem - specifically, to the site of al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem - as referred in Surah Al-Israa in the Quran. It is was followed by the M’iraj, his ascension to heaven. According to some of the Hadith scholars this journey is taken place just over a year before Prophet Muhammad migrated from Makkah to Madina, on the 27th of Rajab.

Hafiz Hafeez-ur-rahman, a noted Islamic preacher and scholar in his key note address said that the Israa & M’iraj has been mentioned in two separate chapters of Quran. He said that it is important for the community of the Prophet to practice the tradition of seeking knowledge which was the reason for their success during the early days of Islam.

Mr. Abdul QadirUmeri, a noted Islamic scholar delivered a speech on the subject of the Journey of Al-IsraWalM’iraj’. He quoted the ayah 17:1 of the Holy Quran "Most glorified is the One who summoned His servant (Muhammad PBUH) during the night, from the Sacred Mosque to the farthest place of prostration, whose surrounding we have blessed, in order to show him from our signs. He is the Hearer, the Seer."

He said this journey reminds us that Allah is capable of doing anything and is not bound by physical and material laws. He said that the Prophet Muhammad (SAS) is the only one who is worth following as he led all the prophets during the prayer on course of this journey. He also advised Muslims to be steadfast in their prayers as this was a gift of Allah to the prophet during this journey.

Shaikh Abdul latheef Al Munaifi, host nation Guest was the guest of honor.Mr. Khaleelullah Khan former president IMA presided over the function and also delivered concluding remarks. The Program was convened by Mr. Umar Falahi. The function was attended by several hundred men & women. Dinner was arranged at the end of the programme.

IMA 1

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Yogesh Prabhu K is the new president of India Social & Cultural Centre

coastaldigest.com news network

March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu. His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A- Accountability & Transparency,

B- Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C- Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

• Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

• Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

• Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

• In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

• In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

• In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

• Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

• Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

• Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

• Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

• Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

Comments