Tuesday, March 24, 2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KSIJ DAR ES SALAM*

Dear Members,

Assalamun Alaykum

Following the current and ongoing *COVID-19 pandemic* ; and the government’s decision to quarantine all passengers coming from abroad for 14 days,

1. Members who are arriving in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from foreign countries please Provide the team with the following details atleast 24 hours prior to the arrival of the passenger into the country:-

A. *Flight Name*
B. *Flight Number*
C. *Arrival Time*
D. *Passenger Name*
E. *Arriving from*
F. *Disclosure of medical history*

Based on the above information, An Ambulance will be arranged by our team; escorted by only *ONE* family member to pick up the passenger and drop to the quarantine site where they will be housed for the next 14 days.

2. Provide all the contact details of the family members for easy and smooth communication.

3.  Rules of the quarantine site to be provided at a later stage.

Subject to necessary approvals and site clearance, we shall implement the same in a shortest period of time.

While we are praying for the best, we should continue to take *NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS* such as

1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or to use an alcohol-based hand.

2.  Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

3. Maintain social distancing – maintain at least 1-meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have fever.

4. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early.

PLEASE SEND THE DETAILS TO THE FOLLOWING:

Email: COVID-19@KSIJDAR.ORG

OR TO:

1. +255 784 521 000
2. +255 684 306 971
3. +255 684 107 042

FOR ALL OTHER QUERIES, YOU CAN CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT:

1. secretariat@ksijdar.org
2. +255 753 786 110

Let us continue to remember each other in our duas.

SECRETARIAT
KSIJ - DAR

Friday, March 20, 2020

Death Announcement - Abbas Moledina Manji

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIOON

"To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return." (Al-Baqarah 2:156)

It is with sadness that we share the news of the demise of Abbas Moledina Manji (Ex - Lindi; Father of Shabbir, Hasnain, Murtaza & Rizwan). Funeral will be held today Friday 22nd March 2020 at 1pm at Kabrastan



May Almighty Allah rest Marhum's departed soul in eternal peace ina Jannah and give the family the fortitude to bear this monumental loss - Ameen.

Namaaz Wahshat
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Ayatul Kursi 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 10 times.

Namaaz Hadiya Mayyit
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Surah al-Fateha, recite Surah Al Kawthar 1 time.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Covid-19 Announcement

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KHOJA SHIA ITHNA ASHERI JAMAAT OF DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA*

In light of the pandemic situation and the announcement by the Hon. Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania - His Excellency Kassim Majaliwa, The Managing Committee of Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has decided to take the following precautionary measures effective from today - Wednesday, 18th March 2020 until further notice.

Please note that these are temporary measures being enacted for the protection of the community, and may cause inconvenience or disturbance which is not intended. Members are urged to cooperate and support these initiatives for everyone’s benefit.

1. All upcoming programs and activities of the Jamaat and its subsections to include the majalis programs arranged for Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls have been cancelled at all centers.

2. Our Al Muntazir Schools and Madrassas (HMBS/HMGS/MAZ) including Madrassa As Sadiq (All Centers) shall remain closed.

3. Mosque and its premises will be opened at the specified times below however, Congregational Prayers (Namaaz e Jamaat) including Friday (Ju'maah) Prayers will be temporarily not conducted. There will be Furada Prayers only:

a. Fajr Prayers: From 5:00AM - 6:30AM
b. Zohr Prayers: From 12:00PM - 1:30PM
c. Maghrib Prayers: From 6:15PM - 8:00PM

As a precautionary measure, turbah and tasbih are temporarily being withdrawn from the mosque and shariah compliant alternatives will be provided for sajdah. For those who wish to pray with turbah and tasbih may bring their own and urged NOT to leave at the mosque. Those left at the mosque shall be withdrawn and added to the mosque’s turbah and tasbih.

4. You are requested not to create any gatherings of any kind at the Mosque Premises, its vicinities or at any of our centers. Private gatherings should be avoided also.

5. You are also requested to refrain from distributing nyaz / fateha / tabbarukh, biting, drinks, etc. at the Mosque Premises, its vicinities or at any of our centers including Kabrastan.

6. All Sports / Fitness activities at the Hayaat Gym and Boarding House including the Swimming Pool will be temporarily closed.

7. Kabrastan: Majalis on Thursdays and Sundays will not be there however, it will remain open at specified timings below for anyone to visit to recite fateha for their deceased families. The Mosque will not have Congregational Prayers (Namaaz e Jamaat) but it will be open for Furada Prayers only. The timings are:

a. Fajr Prayers: From 5:15AM - 8:00AM
b. Zohr Prayers: From 12:00PM - 2:00PM
c. Maghrib Prayers: From 5:45PM - 7:45PM

8. Funeral Arrangements and Attendance: All funeral arrangements (Ghusl / Kafan) will be handled at the New Ghusl Room at Kabrastan. Face View will be arranged for ladies & gents but for immediate relatives / family members through different timings. There is an extra room after the ghusl room plus the 1st Floor Mosque will be available to accommodate our ladies. Namaaz e Mayyit and Burial will follow. There will be no shaking hands and no Khaari-Maani.

9. Visits and Supply of Food by community members to the three Ladies and One Gents Home is temporarily suspended.

10. Private Mehfils and Individuals are also requested to avoid organizing / hosting any private programs or functions. They should be cancelled immediately.

11. We will be assisting our senior citizens, the elderly above the age of 65 years in taking the appropriate measures for their safety. In the meantime, we humbly request them to cooperate with us and stay indoors (at home) and avoid any kind of gatherings at all places.

12. We strongly urge all those who have recently returned from their travels irrespective of the country, to self-quarantine for at least 14 days. If you experience a high fever, flu like symptoms or cough, any sickness or symptoms, you should consult your doctor immediately. You should also avoid contact with family and friends. We also request you to avoid unnecessary travel at this time.

13. Even though it is unlikely that an emergency would cut off your food and water supply for two weeks, consider maintaining a supply including basic emergency supplies that will last that long.

14. We strongly urge all to take the protective measures that have been recommended to inhibit the spread of this disease. Regular hand washing with soap and running water as well as the use of alcohol based hand sanitizers is emphasized. Avoid hand shake, hugging and keep a distance of at least a meter from each other. 

15. We are working to facilitate a live broadcast of the majalis for the upcoming programs which will be recited by Maulana Syed Adeel Raza. We will provide a schedule and all the details of the broadcast.

16. The Jamaat has setup a response team of experts to advise it on all matters relating to this pandemic situation. The Jamaat will continue to issue guidance as and when required.

We urge everyone to avoid unnecessary panic, Stay Calm and Be Smart - Cooperate closely with your Community's Instructions & Medical Professionals.

For any queries kindly write to covid-19@ksijdar.org.

We pray for the safety of all human kind.

Thank you. 

SECRETARIAT
KSIJ DAR – TZ

Friday, March 13, 2020

Death Announcement - Amirali Gulamabbas Khimji

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIOON

"To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return." (Al-Baqarah 2:156)

It is with sadness that we share the news of the demise of Amirali Gulamabbas Khimji (Father of Mohamedali (BAPA), Taherabai, Marhuma Maimunabai and Sayyedabai Jetha). Funeral will be held tonight Friday 13th March 2020 at Mehfil Abbas after the programme



May Almighty Allah rest Marhum's departed soul in eternal peace ina Jannah and give the family the fortitude to bear this monumental loss - Ameen.

Namaaz Wahshat
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Ayatul Kursi 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 10 times.

Namaaz Hadiya Mayyit
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Surah al-Fateha, recite Surah Al Kawthar 1 time.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Death Announcement - Murtaza Hassanali Rashid

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIOON

"To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return." (Al-Baqarah 2:156)

It is with sadness that we share the news of the demise of Murtaza Hassanali Rashid (Brother of Safdar Hassanali, Zakiya Kanji and Latifa Versi). Funeral will be held tonight Wednesday 11th March 2020 at 8pm at Imambargah




May Almighty Allah rest Marhum's departed soul in eternal peace ina Jannah and give the family the fortitude to bear this monumental loss - Ameen.

Namaaz Wahshat
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Ayatul Kursi 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 10 times.

Namaaz Hadiya Mayyit
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Surah al-Fateha, recite Surah Al Kawthar 1 time.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Death Announcement - Mr. Hassanali Rajabali Jaffer

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIOON

"To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return." (Al-Baqarah 2:156)

It is with sadness that we share the news of the demise of Mr. Hassanali Rajabali Jaffer. Marhum was the brother of Muhammad Jaffer; Father of Haiderali Jaffer, Marziya Jaffer and Masuma Parpia; Grandfather of Dr. Shaneabbas Jaffer. Funeral will be held tonight Wednesday 4th March 2020 after Maulud at Imambargah





May Almighty Allah rest Marhum's departed soul in eternal peace ina Jannah and give the family the fortitude to bear this monumental loss - Ameen.

Namaaz Wahshat
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Ayatul Kursi 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 10 times.

Namaaz Hadiya Mayyit
First Rakaat: After Sura al-Fateha, recite Sura al-Qadr 1 time.
Second Rakaat:  After Surah al-Fateha, recite Surah Al Kawthar 1 time.