TERM 1985-1988

Huaze Ilmiya-Birmingham to Stanmore

The Hauza had opened its gates on the 13th of Rajab 1405 in Birmingham with three students. Birmingham Jamaat offered the best cooperation in organizing the opening ceremony at the Imambada where the turnout of the invited guest, Ulema and local Momineen was heartening. In all 4 students had enrolled.

After that the London Jamaat wrote that it would be pleased to make available an appreciable part of the property (in Stanmore) for use if the World Federation agrees to take care of the Hauza.

Mulla Asgar (Asghar Ali M.M Jaffer) highlighted the salient points of the offer from London Jamaat, the need for a Hauza, the setup and running of the Hauza.

The Council approved the proposal and requested the Office bearers to form a suitable Committee to finalize arrangements with the London Jamaat.

As an extension of the Hauza, an intensive Dini Course at Stanmore, London with eight overseas students commenced on 26th. June 1985. Seven students are from Zahra Trust, USA, and one from Holland. This is an in-house course.

Islamic Education Board (I.E.B.)

At the Executive Council meeting held on 8th. July 1984 at Birmingham, the Chairman of the I.E.B reported as follows:

1. Hajj Booklet completed and distributed
2. Salaat book was in the final stages of preparation
3. Shia Academy was holding classes in 3 parts of London
4. The Basic correspondence course on Islam has been temporarily suspended
5. Video Cassette on Salaat was in the final stages of preparation
6. The Council has a preview of the matter completed so far.

The Council recommended that as the I.E.B had done little in terms of coordination of Madrassas apart from issuing syllabus, a special effort to be put in to activate I.E.B. Sub Committees as per its original terms of reference and assist the running and formation of Madrassas under Jamaats.

Tahrike Tarsile Quran (T.T.Q)

This Organisation is currently involved in distributing the Holy Quran and other books on a worldwide basis. Brother Aunali Khalfan, the Organizer and Founder of T.T.Q briefed the Council on its activities.

The Council felt that while it could not recommend any financial commitment at this stage, the World Federation ought to assist the Tahrike Tarsile by buying and distributing the Books.

Youth Group

On the directive of the Executive Council, the Secretary General contacted the respective Jamaats with a view to form an active Youth Group for U.K. Written proposals to form such a body had been presented at a Sports gathering in Peterborough to all the participants. The London Jamaat had agreed to convene a meeting to form this Youth Body.

Aalim Grant - Sub Committee

Application for Aalim grants were received from various Jamaats and more were anticipated.

Apart from the normal requirement of the Jamaat to submit their accounts so as to justify the need, the Secretary required further guidance on certain delicate issued while considering the application.

There had been instance where the Jamaat financial conditions entitle them for grant, but the Aalim may not be entitled for several reasons. It was becoming increasingly difficult to convey such information without hurting the feelings of the Aalim concerned.

The Executive Council resolved that a subcommittee be formed to look into the ways and means of solving the problems of Grants and Recruitment.

The following were nominated to serve on the subcommittee:

1. Yusuf Sabur Leicester 2. Mohsin G Ladak Leeds 3. Kassamali Somani Birmingham 4. Rafiq Hussein Shah Watford 5. Mohsin Kassam Essex