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IMA holds public programme on Ramadan

[email protected] (Media Release)
July 22, 2012

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Kuwait, July 22: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organized a public lecture on the subject of the importance of the holy month of Ramadan for the people of Indian subcontinent at Masjid Yousuf Al-Adsani, Kuwait City.

Maulana Mohammad Taher Madani, one of the leading Islamic scholars from Indian sub-continent in his best oratory explained what the holy month of Ramadan expects from us. He explained as the holy book ‘Qur’an’ is central to this month and therefore the implementation of the Qur’anic teachings is vital in every walks of human endeavor. He stressed on the learning of holy Qur’an, and the way we gave importance to the holy book in our daily lives.

He further added that The Almighty Allah draws our attention and said in the Holy Qur’an, “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those who were before you, in order that you may learn taqwa (piety) (Al-Baqarah 2:183).

While explaining about taqwa he lamented, “taqwa is a very important spiritual and ethical term of the Qur’an. It is the total sum of all Islamic spirituality and ethics. It is a quality in a believer’s life that keeps him/her awareness of Allah all the time. A person who has taqwa loves to do well and to avoid evil for the sake of Allah. Taqwa is a piety, righteousness and consciousness of Allah. Taqwa requires patience and perseverance. Fasting teaches patience, and with patience one can rise to the high position of taqwa. The Prophet (PBUH) said that fasting is a shield. It protects a person from sin and lustful desires.”

A well-known scholar Dr. Khalil-Ur-Rahman Chishti in his speech on the subject of ‘Ramadan – A pre-curser for ones’ personality growth’ said that it is a month of patience. “Indeed it is the month of charity, and a month in which a believer's sustenance is increased, whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards, and then all his past sins will be forgiven,” he said. He meticulously explains how this month trains every Muslim individual about their behavior towards their brethren and countrymen. Explaining the celebrated night of the holy month of Ramadan ‘Lailatul-Qadr’ he added, “Its excellence is great, since in this night the Noble Qur'an was sent down, which leads one who clings to it, to the path of honour and nobility, and raises him to the summit of distinction and everlasting life.”

He further added “The month of Ramadan provides an opportunity for forgiveness from Allah and emancipation from our sins. It is the month for performing good deeds. It is the month when the gates of the heavens are opened and the rewards for our deeds are magnified many times over and the status of the worshipper is elevated”.

The Programme started with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an. Abu Abdur-Rahman a representative of Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic affairs along with Naif Al-Mutairi and Majidi Abu Anas from Jamayya Noorie were the chief guests. IMA president Mohammed Aslam was present on the dais. The programme was convened by Masood Shehab. A large number of expatriates participated in the event.

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Media Release
June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. 

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK.  He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing. 

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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Shodhan Prasad
August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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Media Release
June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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