What after Ramadan? IMA-Kuwait hosts introspection programme at Salmiya

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August 13, 2015

Kuwait: Indian Muslim Association (IMA), Kuwait, in coordination with ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Masjid Al-Kabir has organized an event ‘What after Ramadan’ recently at Salmiya Indian Model School.

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Guest speaker of the day Dr Zia Ahmed, speaking on the topic “Wealth Management from Islamic perspective” said, Muslims are supposed to have surplus wealth to be strong. Surplus wealth can only be obtained through higher income because of hard work. Wealth should be used in co-operative way through helping one another in the form of Zakat, Fitr and volunteer social service activities, which will benefit the whole humanity.

Dr.Zia also emphasized the importance of having Retirement planning; he said Retirement planning is one of the significant parts in the financial planning process. It will create a significant source of income during the retirement period; he said Retirement plan has two important process, first Setting of Retirement Plan Goals and second Obtain Necessary Financial Information to Determine Retirement Needs.

Further, he highlighted the various option available for Muslims to investsuch asTakaful (Life Assurance) or Employees Provident Fund (EPF), which will act as vehicle of income stream. He said, one could invest on Real Estate, Islamic Securities (Sukuk), Halal Stocks Shariah Index. While concluding his speech he highlighted on the serious consequence of Interest Based transactions and the way to avoid any dealing with business, which has Interest involved in it.

The keynote speaker of the day Sharafuddin B.S, IMA outreach Coordinator, speaking on ‘What After Ramadan?’ emphasized that it’s very important to keep the spirit of Ramadan all through the year.

He said that it can be achieved by some of the practices like getting up for Tahajjud, late night prayer whenever possible which will help believers to attain status of glory. Caring for the regular practice of fajr, dawn prayer as prophet (pbuh) said there is barakah or abundance when you start your day in the dawn and Being a generous person in actions, behavior and spending. He further stressed that most important thing is to strengthen relationship with Quran through regular efforts of understanding and practicing and trying to implement the teaching of Quran in our personal and social life, as the Ramadan is month of Quran. He said we should continue doing charity work all through the year by giving Zakat, Fitr and volunteer social service activities.

At the end of the program, both speakers received various Questions from audience. Guests from Ministry of Awqaf and Isalmic Affairs - Masjid Al-Kabir Mr. Muhammad Ali and IMA President Masood Shahab were present during the event. Yusuf.Chorghay convened the program that started with the recitation of Qur’an by Master Abdurahman. Bashar khan gave vote of thanks.

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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 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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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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