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== Intro ==
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==Birth & Death==
  
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Birth Date: In The Year 1919
  
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The ability to communicate a scale of values, to impart an attitude to knowledge such as his own that was his supreme achievement.
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Death Date: January 7, 2001
  
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==Brief Profile==
  
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== Biography ==
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[[file:Najafali_Tejani_1.png|150px|right|thumb|Marhum Maalim Najafali Tejani]]
  
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Maalim Najafali Tejani was born in Zanzibar in 1920 and started pursuing religious training at home as early as the age of six years. Bright, energetic and soft spoken, he then joined Madrasah which was started by his grandfather Haji Rehmatulla Tejani under the two qualified teacher Mulla H. M.Rashid and Mulla M. M. Jaffer. He qualified as a teacher in Urdu and Dinyat and later he became the principal of Faiz Madrasah till he migrated to Dar es Salaam in 1968. He was a man of good understanding and sound judgment, deliberate in forming his conclusions,
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Marhum Najafali was born in 1919 in Zanzibar. He was the first born in the family of Mohammadtaqi Rehmtullah Alarakhia Tejani. He received his grounding in religion from the famous [http://khojapedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Faize_Ithna-Asheri_Night_School_of_Zanzibar_(School_Faize) '''Faize Night School (Madressa)'''] in Zanzibar. This proved to be a foundation of all his future endeavors. He graduated from this Madressa in 30s and was among the first batch to qualify before proceeding to become an eminent teacher. He taught Qur’an, Dinyaat and Urdu.
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comparatively of few words, but whenever he spoke his words were appropriate and his views weighty. The subject of religion was at all times and on all occasions his great theme, and perhaps no man was more uniformly devoted to the cause of Allah. (s.w.t). He was pre-eminently a man of prayer, who would be seen at dawn preparing the mosque for mo'mineen for Subh prayers. He took keen interest in the majalises of Allama Rashid Turabi who paid a visit to Zanzibar 1954 and this inspired him to start reciting majalis himself and often his voice was heard in the most exalted strains in his several Majalises encouraging mo'mineen to be reconciled to Allah (s.w.t). Always obliging as a stand by for any absentee reciter. First and foremost he stands out in the memory as a simple personality. As a teacher, Maalim was outstanding. No one who was taught by him could easily forget the experience of his teaching. His teaching was never the mere imparting of information. The ability to communicate a scale of values, to impart an attitude to knowledge such as his own - that was his supreme achievement. His knowledge was never used merely to impress but rather to stimulate and fertilize the minds of our young boys and girls when he was teaching religion in schools
 
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in Dar es Salaam.. He also used to train and encourage youngsters to become madrasah teachers and majalis reciters. Marhum Maulana Aqa Hayder strongly and publicly recommended the Jamaat to give him the control of the mosque so that the correct timing of Adhaan be maintained.
 
  
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==Life Journey==
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He was a source of inspiration to many even in his younger days and his inspiration came from an eminent personality, Allamah Rashid Turabi of Pakistan who was no less inspiring in his own way, this inspiration led Marhum to start reciting majalises in the early sixties. Fate took a turn when he left his beloved Zanzibar to settle in Dar es Salaam in 1968. His reputation made [[Dar es Salaam]] Jamaat to decide to take him on immediately on board to teach religious education in a few primary and secondary schools. He went on to assist in the preparation of the Husseini Madrassah syllabi whilst using his teaching ability to impart knowledge of the Qur’an, Aqaid, and Fiqh to the students at Husseini Madressa.
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He would also voluntary be in the mosque early before the prayer timings to inspect cleanliness of the mosque. His humility and sense of belonging to the community was remarkable, Maalim was a keen listener to people's problems and help them solve their problems by Istekhara and recommending supplications. He was genuinely concerned about everybody and loved them, and everyone felt the same about him. Maalim Najaf is just the most explicit example of that virtue and His imparting of religious teachings will be regarded as one of the greatest gifts ever given to the community. He showed everyone, especially the youths that despite the materialistic nature of the world; a man can serve Allah (s.w.t) and the community if he submits to His will fully. We thank Allah(S.W.T) for sending such a man who is still remembered fondly by the community. In the last few days of Holy month of Ramadhan in 1421(2001) he succumbed to illness and left for heavenly abode on 12th Shavval 1421 (7th January 2001). This eminently pious man was no less remarkable in death than in life. Let us all pray for his maghferat and remember him with a sura e Fateha.
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Today there are multitude of personalities who owe their religious grounding to him. Yet at no time was it heard from himself as he was extremely modest, very affable and while his sagacious presence was always there, he never considered it necessary to make his presence felt. The resident Aalim in the 70’s Sayed Aqa Haider Saheb was among those who was impressed by Marhum’s unassuming personality. He recommended to the Jamaat that he be made in charge of all activities that took place in the mosque. This is something that he continued doing till his last days. Through this he encouraged youngsters to come forward to recite and many have gone on to become accomplished reciters. These services included leading prayers in the absence of the Resident Aalim, reciting Nikahs, advising the Tabligh committee on their activities as well as ordering of books. His presence at the mosque was similar to that of an institution. However, it was his activities outside the mosque that endeared him to the masses at large. His pious nature led people to trust him with Khairat and Sadka funds for distribution to the poor and needy. This arrangement worked admirably for there were many of the needy who did not wish to identify themselves. His discretion and ability to discern those who were really in need led to collection and distribution without bias or prejudice.
  
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==Death==
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His knowledge and experience also became invaluable during his numerous trips to various Hajj, Umrah and Ziyaraats. His advice was sought by many and normally he was among the first to arrive at the mosque always whispering a kind word to one and many. Alas, his presence amongst us is no more. He passed away in Dar es Salaam on Sunday 7th January, 2001. ''''' “From earth We created you and into it we shall send you and from it will we raise you a second time.” (20:55)'''''.
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* May Marhum’s soul rest in eternal peace in the proximity of Ahlulbayt (A.S). Please recite Surah Fateha for the Marhum and for all the Marhumeen.
  
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Remembering our Heroes.
 
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'''Handing over of the brand-new Leyland Bus to Ithna-Asheri Union Nursery School by the Chairman of Ithna-Asheri Union at the Boarding House Ground in early 90s. Funds raised through Charity Walk, mainly by Union Nursery School kids and Ithna-Asheri Union & Unions Sports Club Members.'''
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'''Source:''' Federation Samachar Muharram, 1422AH/ April 2001
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'''Photographs Courtesy:''' Murtaza Jivraj (Kerbala)
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'''SECRETARIAT'''
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'''AFRICA FEDERATION ARCHIVES SECTION'''
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''6th November 2020 (20th Rabi ul Awwal 1442 AH)''
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'''Reference: ''' https://mcusercontent.com/5496132269473a782cfb7b798/files/0259ad03-c674-474a-b9e7-bcbe9c470748/AFED_Archives_Bulletin_Marhum_Maalim_Najafali_Tejani_Updated_1_002_.pdf

Latest revision as of 12:22, 6 November 2020


Birth & Death

Birth Date: In The Year 1919

Death Date: January 7, 2001

Brief Profile

Marhum Maalim Najafali Tejani

Marhum Najafali was born in 1919 in Zanzibar. He was the first born in the family of Mohammadtaqi Rehmtullah Alarakhia Tejani. He received his grounding in religion from the famous Faize Night School (Madressa) in Zanzibar. This proved to be a foundation of all his future endeavors. He graduated from this Madressa in 30s and was among the first batch to qualify before proceeding to become an eminent teacher. He taught Qur’an, Dinyaat and Urdu.

Life Journey

He was a source of inspiration to many even in his younger days and his inspiration came from an eminent personality, Allamah Rashid Turabi of Pakistan who was no less inspiring in his own way, this inspiration led Marhum to start reciting majalises in the early sixties. Fate took a turn when he left his beloved Zanzibar to settle in Dar es Salaam in 1968. His reputation made Dar es Salaam Jamaat to decide to take him on immediately on board to teach religious education in a few primary and secondary schools. He went on to assist in the preparation of the Husseini Madrassah syllabi whilst using his teaching ability to impart knowledge of the Qur’an, Aqaid, and Fiqh to the students at Husseini Madressa.


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Community Services

Today there are multitude of personalities who owe their religious grounding to him. Yet at no time was it heard from himself as he was extremely modest, very affable and while his sagacious presence was always there, he never considered it necessary to make his presence felt. The resident Aalim in the 70’s Sayed Aqa Haider Saheb was among those who was impressed by Marhum’s unassuming personality. He recommended to the Jamaat that he be made in charge of all activities that took place in the mosque. This is something that he continued doing till his last days. Through this he encouraged youngsters to come forward to recite and many have gone on to become accomplished reciters. These services included leading prayers in the absence of the Resident Aalim, reciting Nikahs, advising the Tabligh committee on their activities as well as ordering of books. His presence at the mosque was similar to that of an institution. However, it was his activities outside the mosque that endeared him to the masses at large. His pious nature led people to trust him with Khairat and Sadka funds for distribution to the poor and needy. This arrangement worked admirably for there were many of the needy who did not wish to identify themselves. His discretion and ability to discern those who were really in need led to collection and distribution without bias or prejudice.

Death

His knowledge and experience also became invaluable during his numerous trips to various Hajj, Umrah and Ziyaraats. His advice was sought by many and normally he was among the first to arrive at the mosque always whispering a kind word to one and many. Alas, his presence amongst us is no more. He passed away in Dar es Salaam on Sunday 7th January, 2001. “From earth We created you and into it we shall send you and from it will we raise you a second time.” (20:55).

  • May Marhum’s soul rest in eternal peace in the proximity of Ahlulbayt (A.S). Please recite Surah Fateha for the Marhum and for all the Marhumeen.


Najafali Tejani 4.png

Handing over of the brand-new Leyland Bus to Ithna-Asheri Union Nursery School by the Chairman of Ithna-Asheri Union at the Boarding House Ground in early 90s. Funds raised through Charity Walk, mainly by Union Nursery School kids and Ithna-Asheri Union & Unions Sports Club Members.


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Source: Federation Samachar Muharram, 1422AH/ April 2001

Photographs Courtesy: Murtaza Jivraj (Kerbala)

SECRETARIAT

AFRICA FEDERATION ARCHIVES SECTION

6th November 2020 (20th Rabi ul Awwal 1442 AH)

Reference: https://mcusercontent.com/5496132269473a782cfb7b798/files/0259ad03-c674-474a-b9e7-bcbe9c470748/AFED_Archives_Bulletin_Marhum_Maalim_Najafali_Tejani_Updated_1_002_.pdf

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