Exciting News

Management Committee Comments..1

Special Appreciation …..……………………1

Election Update WF………………………….1

Immigration Information Session………2

ISCV……………………………………….………...2

Awaz Welfare Trust ………………………...3

Charity Tick…………...……………….………..3

Points of Interest

Religious Dates During the Month…...4

Upcoming Events……...……………………..4

Quiz ………………………………………..……….4

Assalam Alikum

With the grace of Almighty Allah (SWT) and blessings of 14 Masomeen A.S. we

are hereby launching our second edition of the Melbourne Jamaat Australia

Newsletter. A lot of time and efforts have been put in by Management Commit-

tee to comprise and published this edition. InshAllah we will continue publishing

these newsletters on monthly basis. We would like to have a feedback or sugges-

tions to our mailbox info@ksijmelbourne.org.au.

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Jamadi-ul-Thani 1438A.H. March 2017

Newsletter #2

MELBOURNE JAMAAT AUSTRALIA

The election commission of World Federation on

9th February 2017 declared Br. Anwarali Rajabali

Dharamsi as the elected President of World Fed-

eration for the term 2017 – 2020. Melbourne Ja-

maat Australia sent a letter to the newly elected

president congratulating and voicing our opinion

and concerns.

Click here to learn more about Br. Anwarali

Dharamsi

Election Update - World Federation

Special Appreciation

On behalf of management of Melbourne Jamaat of Australia we would like to

thank Brother Zulfiqar Ali (resident of Dubai, U.A.E.) for his extensive efforts on

providing his expertise on designing our new Melbourne Jamaat Australia logo.

Immigration Information Session

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Melbourne Jamaat Australia in corporation with

RKPS Immigration and Education would like to bring

a special program for our momineen students and

graduates who require information and guidance

on their immigration related services. We have invit-

ed Brother Ashraf Pulsara registered immigration

agent running RKPS Global immigration PtyLtd from

Brisbane, Queensland to provide a presentation and

answer general questions.

Immigration information session will be conducted

on Saturday 25th March 2017 from 2pm to 4pm with

Presentation, Q&A and BBQ at Taylors Hill Youth and

Community Centre, 121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors

Hill.

Melbourne Jamaat Australia has become a member of Islamic Shia council of Victoria (ISCV) ISCV is an umbrella organisation repre-senting over 60 Shia organisations in the state of Victoria. Its aim is to represent the views and interests of the Shia community of Victoria, while developing friendships and working with the wider Islamic community, other faiths, ethnic and community organisations and all levels of government.

The newly formed ISCV was intro-duced to the Victorian community on Friday 24 February 2017 at a dinner hosted by the ISCV. Mel-bourne Jamaat Australia repre-sentative Br. Raza Gulani and Br. Ali Manjee attended the event. The event was a great success with almost 100 community, faith and cultural leaders attending, includ-

ing the Hon. Robin Scott (Minister for Multicultural Affairs), Helen Kapalos (Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission), Bron-wyn HalfPenny MP, Margaret Fitz-herbert MP, Maria Vamvakinou MP, Suzanna Sheed MP, Khalil Ei-deh MP, Greg Barber MLC. The night was very well received by guests.

Melbourne Jamaat Australia had the opportunity to introduce our organisation to the guests and es-tablish network. Melbourne Ja-maat Australia is also providing active support to ISCV. Br. Raza Gulani is working in consultation with Prof. Joseph Camilleri to es-tablish the constitution and Br. Ali Manjee is volunteering as Treasur-er.

Islamic Shia Council of Victoria

From Left to Right: Batul Gulani (ISCV Founder & Public Officer, AMAFHH Federation Director), Ali Manjee (Melbourne Jamaat Treasurer, ISCV Treasurer & AMAFHH Federation Treasurer), Raza Gulani (ISCV Founder & Melbourne Jamaat Vice President), Hon. Robin Scott (Minister for Multicultural Affairs), Maulana Kumail Mehdavi (PSV Resident Alim), Dr. Masood Hasan (ISCV Volunteer) & Br. Haider (ISCV Founder)

The Prophet (s) said, “Fatima is part of me. Whatever upsets her upsets me, and whatever harms her harms me.” Sahih Muslim, v. 5, p. 54

It’s a free information session for all Momineen. Please RSVP your Name, E-mail address and contact number on in-

fo@ksijmelbourne.org.au for registration.

Awaz Welfare Trust

Alhamdillah With the efforts of Brother Ali Raza Manjee (Hon.

Treasurer) Melbourne Jamaat Australia has signed an agree-

ment with Awaz Welfare Trust (a reputable charity organiza-

tion in Karachi, Pakistan).

Awaz Welfare Trust International started in October 2013 and

since then they are providing services to humanity on different

platform. The mission of Awaz Welfare Trust International is to

provide a platform to the local community, in particular the

under privileged with seamless access to the basic amnesties

of life at their door step. Awaz Trust also runs a clinic where

patients are seen by Doctors and given medication only for Rs.

20 (equivalent to less than $.50c)

The purpose is to provide facilities to our members ranging

from Sadqa (Charity) to sponsoring an individual for a daily

meal. The listed price for various types of charities are men-

tioned and for availing any the facilities; members can kindly

contact on info@ksijmelbourne.org.au for further details

about the subscription.

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Melbourne Jamaat Australia has received the ‘Registered Charity Tick’ from Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). ACNC recently conducted a review of all charity organ-isations and provided each organisation with guidelines in order to meet the eligible criteria to be considered as a transparent and accountable charity organisation. Melbourne Jamaat Aus-tralia has completed all the requirements and has received the tick.

Sadqa Goat fixed amount $80.00 AUD

Kafara Goat fixed amount $80.00 AUD

Nazar o Niyaz Goat fixed amount $80.00 AUD

Aqiqah Goat $100.0 AUD

Syed Muhammad A.S. (Manat) Goat

$80.00 AUD

1 person meal for one time a day $1.00 AUD

1 person meal for two time a day $2.00 AUD

1 person meal for a month $60.00 AUD

1 person meal for a year $700.0 AUD

Zakaat On the discretion of the Individual

Sadqa On the discretion of the Individual

Monthly Food Package On the discretion of the Individual

The Prophet (s) said, “Fatima is the joy of my heart, and her sons are the fruit of my soul.” Yanabi^ Al-Mawadda, v. 1, ch. 15, p. 243.

We Got The Registered Charity Tick

Choose the correct answer to test your knowledge. Answers will be publish in the next month’s edition.

Question 1. What date is the birth anniversary of Bibi Fatima(S.A.)?

A) 20 Jamaad-Ul-Thani. 5th Baisat

B) 19th Jamaad-Ul-Thani 6th Baisat

C) 21 Jamaad-Ul-Thani 5th Baisat

Question 2. Adhaan was introduced in the first year of the Hijrah, Who was appointed as the first Muazzin?

A) Hazrat Salman

B) Hazrat Bilal

C) Hazrat Ammar

Question 3. Which is the eight month of the Islamic Calendar?

A) Zilhajj

B) Safar

C) Shabaan

Question 4. What did the Prophet do to earn his living as a young man

A) He was a carpenter

B) He was a shepherd and a trader

C) He was a banker

D) He was unemployed

Newsletter 1. Answers

A) What date is the birth anniversary of Bibi Zainab (S.A.)? Answer: 5th Jamad-Ul-Awwal. 5th Hijri

B) What date is the birth anniversary of last Prophet, Hazrat Muhammed Mustafa (S.A.W.A)? Answer: 17th Rab-Ul-Awwal, 570 AD

C) What Prophet is referred to in the Quran as “the Softener of Iron”? Answer: Prophet Dawood (A.S)

D) A person while offering Namaz shouldn’t wear. Answer: All of above

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Rattle your brain

Religious Dates during the month of Jamad ul Thani 1438

Religious Events: 3rd Jamad-Ul-Thani— 3rd March 2017

Shahadat of Bibi Fatima Zehra (S.A.)

10th Jamad-Ul-Thani— 10th March 2017:

Battle of Mauta and martyrdom of Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar (A.S.)

13th Jamad-Ul-Thani— 13th March 2017:

Wafaat of Hazrat Umm-ul-Baneen—Mother of Hazrat Abbas (A.S.)

20th Jamad-Ul-Thani — 20th March 2017

Wiladaat of Bibi Fatima Zehra (S.A.)

Melbourne Jamaat Australia upcoming events

You will see more activities and events Inshallah

in the year 2017. The following are the upcoming

events the committee is currently working to-

ward:

Events Planned date of event

Summer Camp (Gents Only) 10—12 March 2017

Immigration Information Session 25 March 2017

Rajab Kunday Niyaz 8 April 2017

Family Picnic 20 May 2017