TERM 1979-1982

Educational Assistance Loans

At the Executive Council meeting held on 19th August 1980, Mr. Hasnain Walji suggested to form a Committee for checking request received for Educational Assistance. The following were nominated to form the Committee:

1. Mr. A Khaku
2. Mr. R.R.Jaffar
3. Mr. Muhsin Dharamsi
4. Dr. Hussein Jamal

Formation of Medical Advisory Board

Medical Advisory Board was formed at the Executive Council meeting held on 19th August 1980. The following Doctors were nominated to serve:

1. Dr. M.T.I Walji – Chairman
2. Dr. H. Mamadani- Member
3. Dr. A Lakha- Member

World Federation- Programmee for Survival

An Emergency meeting lasting five hours took place on 4-11-1981 which was attended by Haji Haider Haji, Mahmood P.K. Merali, Hasnain Walji and Muhsin Dharamsi to discuss the lack of response from member organisations to Financing of Projects report of Aug 1981 and Secretariat Foundation Fund resolution.

Almost every fund of the World Federation were in deficit and there were no funds to support essential work thus wasting the resources of the dedicated volunteers. The four decided to call a special meeting of the Executive Council to seek guidance on possible course of action.

The Agenda for the meeting of 2-12-1981 was therefore be nothing more than action for the SURVIVAL OF THE WORLD FEDERATION.

Its hard work of Five years & to tackle all the objectives, the infrastructures has been laid out. The task ahead was immense but not impossible, given the financial resources.

It was strongly recommended that member organisations hold general meetings to discuss the necessity of having a World Federation, its present and future functions, its shortcomings. Members should decide what they are going to do to help the Federation to carry out its functions.

It was hoped that this Executive Council Meeting will not have the sad task of recommending the DISSOLUTION OF THE WORLD FEDERATION.

Discussion & Decision:

A long discussion took place for three hours. The Secretariat’s Programmee for Survival was discussed & Financial Statement for the period 1-1-81 to 31-10-81 was studied.

All agreed that The World Federation must live.

The momentum of volunteers must be kept up. Any winding down of operations will be difficult to pick up later. Decision and action of Member Organisations is required.

Haji Haider to inform Member Organisations through a Presidential Circular enclosing Financial Statement and Programmee for Survival.

Projects for Term 1979-1982

Samuh Lagna

On 18th Zilhajj 1401 (Oct 1981), 47 Couples from 27 different towns and Village had taken part in the Samuh Lagna. The cost was Pound Sterling 7050, i.e. 150 per couple. World Federation paid Pound Sterling 2435.The function had been reported widely in local and national newspaper in India and had also been reported on All India Radio.

Samuh Lagna of 30 Sadat Couples were organised by Masoomeen Trust in Sirsi, near Moradabad on 1st. April 1982. Each couple was given presents worth Pound Sterling 310 and total cost of wedding per couple was around Pound Sterling 360. The Council approved the total expenditure of Pound Sterling 11,000.

Imam Hussein a.s Housing Fund

After a long and detailed discussion the Council agreed to send Rs. 50,000 to Gujarat Federation to launch this fund in the name of our Imam who made Kerbala & Syria Abad.

The Council agreed to gift a total of Rs.31, 500 from the above fund to 5 disabled persons and 15 poor people so that they can pay deposits to obtain houses under the Government of Gujarat Housing Scheme whereby each house becomes free after 15 years.

The Council agree to gift Rs. 5000 from this fund to the teacher of Rajula Orphanage to buy a house.

Imam Raza a.s. Agriculture Fund

The Council agreed to sent Rs. 10,000 to Gujarat Federation to launch this fund in the name of our Imam whose wealth is being used for the welfare of the Ummat.

A loan of Rs.5000 from this fund was approved to be given to Pyarali Fidahussein to build a Poultry Shed.

Hussaini Mission, Hallaur

The Council agreed to donate Rs. 10,000 to Hussaini Mission, Hallaur to buy paper for use in their publications this year. Their total cost is Rs. 37200.

Madrasa, Hallaur

5 Classes and one Nursery class are run on the open ground outside the Mosque in Hallaur. They want to build 5 classrooms and asked for a help of Pound Sterling 1000 to build 2 of them. The Council agree to finance 2 classrooms.

Palitana Credit Co-Operative Society

This Co-operative society encouraged by Haji Haider on his last visit to India has now been formed and is functioning. The World Federation had promised Rs. 50,000. It was agreed to loan the amount to the Co-operative society for 5 years provided that they work within the Shariat, i.e. they do not charge interest on loans given to members. Details received so far shows:

1. Palitana has a K.S.I. population of 1000
2. A K.S.I. can be a member of the Co-operative Society by taking at least one share of RS.10.
3. The Society is managed by a committee elected by members.
4. The Managing Committee scrutinizes loan application, decides on credibility of securities and fixes the maximum loan limit. The maximum loan limit was Rs. 1000.
5. At present the society has collected Rs, 18,000 as interest free loan from local well to do people.
6. The Society has so far helped small business e.g. fruit & Vegetable Vendors etc.
7. The society also runs a saving scheme whereby collector goes house to house and collects savings of about Rs. 100 per day.

General Medical Project

Pound Sterling 60 per month is being sent to Gujarat Federation. Reports for September and October 1981 show that about 20 patients per month get benefit. The Council agree to increase the monthly expenditure to Pound Sterling 180 from February 1982.

Disabled and Handicapped, Feasibility Study

It was decided to compile a list of disabled members of our community (Blind, deaf, crippled, mentally abnormal etc) staring with East Africa. The medical reports of all such cases would be accumulated, studied by eminent specialists in the U.K. and considered for treatment if treatment was available for them. Report suggests that there are many deserving cases in East Africa where lack of finance or medical expertise or both are preventing our community members from leading a normal and healthy life.

The Board has already written to the Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Africa to send us such a list if available and if not, compile one or allow us to contact the individual Jamaat.

Beds for T.B. Patient

3 Beds were hire for use of our community thru Gujarat Federation.

Edmonton Imamwada, Canada

It was agreed to send Pound Sterling 10,000 to Edmonton for the Imambada immediately. Balance (40,000) to be sent as work progresses.

Medical Project for India & Pakistan

Dr. J. Asaria introduced the following projects:

a) Infant vaccinations in India and Pakistan. Dr. Asaria offered to finance the whole project. Dr. Lakha will manage the project. b) Rubella (German Measles) screening project c) Osteomalacia screening project.