IMA conducts Seerah Conference at Grand Mosque of Kuwait

Media Release
December 6, 2018

Kuwait: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) conducted a grand Seerah conference at Grand Mosque of Kuwait as a concluding ceremony after three months of series of activities to commemorate completion of its 25 years of service in Kuwait.

The event was organized under the patronage of Minister of Justice and Awqaf and Islamic Affairs of Kuwait Dr Fahad Mohamed Mohsen Al-Afasi.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister, Mohammed Nasser Al Mutairi, Assistant Undersecretary for foreign relations and media, Ministry of Awkaf & Islamic Affairs emphasized that government of Kuwait and Ameer of Kuwait always gave importance to cultural exchange between various communities. He said that patronage of ministry for this program is also to promote cultural exchange and to convey the message that all human beings are one though they may be different in their respective culture. Quoting the verse from Quran he said that most pious person amongst people is most respected in the sight of God.

Khalid Mazhkoor Al-Muzkoor Chariman of Al-Islah Centre in his brief address said that  Indians and particularly Indian Muslims  constitute most important segment of expatriate community in Kuwait. Contribution of Indian Muslims towards the development of global Muslim community is very significant be it in the field of literature, journalism, religious education or any other fields. He said he is proud that ministry of Awkaf is patronaging the activities of various communities in Kuwait particularly Indians.

Ex MP Naser Al Sane in his address mentioned about historical indo kuwait relationship, business partnership and appreciated IMA for its constructive activities in Kuwait.

Head of the communities’ division from ministry of Awkaf and Islamic Affairs Khalid Abdurrahman Al Sinan in his remarks assured continued support and recognition of Indian community in kuwait.

Main attraction of the function was octogenarian Indian Scholar, Vice president of Muslim Personal Board and an acclaimed community leader Jalaluddin Umari. In his key note address on the subject “Prophet Mohammad a mercy to mankind’ he emphasized the humanitarian teachings of prophet Mohammad related to oneness of God and oneness of human race. He said glorious teaching of prophet Mohammad (pbuh) stressing morality, human harmony etc are more relevant teachings to address modern day challenges.

Another visiting scholar Dr Javed Mukkaram an organic chemist by profession and training and well known speaker emphasized that great teachings advocated by prophet Muhammad such as adopting perfection, hard work, broader vision are very important qualities for any communities to prosper in this world. He urged people to shun mediocracy and look for higher goals and achievements in life.

Grand Seerah conference also included parallel session for professionals, women, children, Islamic scholars. Food Mela and Seerah Expo was also among the attractions of the program. Dr. Amir Ahmad addressed the professionals on the subject of stress management whereas Sameena Afshan addressed women on the subject of role of women in the reconstruction of the society. In Seerah Expo many children presented their creative artifacts.

A multicolor souvenir comprised of informative articles was also released during the conference. Mementos were presented to Arab dignitaries by PR in charge of IMA, Iqbal Ahmad and Rafat Ali.

IMA President Masood Shihab welcomed the gathering. Vice President of IMA Sharafuddin Soofi conducted the gathering which started with recitation of Quran by Waleed Umari.

Many Kuwaiti and expatriate dignitaries, visiting scholars from India and thousands of families gathered in large number and benefited from the occasion and created an important milestone in the history of Indian community in Kuwait.

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Media Release
January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh. 

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.

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June 17,2020

Doha: Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF) once again set an example that no caste, creed, language and religion comes as hurdle for their humanitarian services and helped to perform last rites of Ramesh who committed suicide in Doha-Qatar.

45-year-old Ramesh son of K. Nagan hailing from Panikulam, Thrissur district in Kerala, who was working as a tailor committed suicide in his house at Ruwias in Qatar on 30th May 2020.

On hearing this news, some of his friends in Kearla informed Mr. Shihab who is also from Thrissur and a member of QISF and the same was brought to the notice of QISF humanitarian team head Mr. Abdul Latheef Madikeri and Basheer Ahmed of Tamil Nadu.

Immediately, the QISF team intervened and contacted the family members of the deceased in India and discussed the matter and consequences of sending the body back home to India in this pandemic COVID 19 situation.

Considering the prevailing situation, the family members gave the consent to bury the body in Qatar itself.

QISF team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation.

Finally, the body of the deceased was buried in Qatar on 7th June 2020 and the copies of all the relevant documents have been handed over to the family members.

The family members of the deceased thanked and applauded the leaders and all the members of QISF for their effective and on time humanitarian service rendered even in this pandemic crisis and having no bias.

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Media Release
March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.

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