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The endeavour to propagate Islam requires a comprehensive
approach. Such an enterprise embraces modern initiatives in
education, training and social work. Unfort- unately the
stereotypical popular idea of religion,
as an enterprise of rituals, still
survives in the minds of the people who continue to
fail to associate this wider, and an all embracing
intellectual view of Islam as a corporate way of life.
In order to accommodate this traditional approach, we have
established the following Departments: -
1.
Darul Qur’an:
This is for teaching proper recitation and memori
zing of the Holy book to younger learners.
2.
Taleem-e-Deen (Deeniyat Centres): This
supervises imparting
the basic teachings of Islam
Basic
Religious Short courses
3.
Fahm-e-Deen (Religious Thought):
This initiative, sponsored by Jamia Imam Khomeni and Jamia
Seyedah Khdijatul Kubra, comprises of short courses, run
annually from 15th of April to 15th July,
for the benefit of boys and girls who wish to matriculate in
Religious Thought. Details regarding these courses are
available on the Internet.
Although this particular
program is based for Pakistani Residents, every Summer, we will
open our scheme for individuals from the west who wish to
benefit also from this scheme. During their stay, their every
need will be sorted out, including accommodation, food, and
medical. For more information, E-mail us by clicking the link
below.
4.
Community Programme:
During the course of the year, institutions (Mdaris) organise
four Community Programmes, viz.,
Jashn-e-Masarrat (Celebration
Gathering): Every year, on 20th
Jamadi Al’Thani, Jamia Khdijatul Kubra holds a function called
‘Mother’s Day’ to celebrate Jashn-e-Masarrat (Celebration
Gathering). Local women and girl students and their
relatives take part in the proceedings and benefit from it.
Jashn-e-Wilayat (Celebration
of Prophetic Succession): Every year, on 18th
Zilhijja, we celebrate this function which is associated with
‘Eid-e-Ghadir. Speakers, scholars and poets from all
over the country eulogise Hazrat Ali Aleyhissalam.
Yom-e-Gham (The Day of Lament): Every year,
on 10th of Safar, a function to lament the
martyrdom of Seyedina Hussain is held under the auspices of
Jamia Imam Khomeni. A variety of organisations, from all
over the country, participate in this function, thus discharging
the duty of Communal Expression of Grief. The
replica of ‘Alam Mubarak’ (The Standard of Hussain) is also
raised on the occasion.
Yom-ul-Quds (Al Aqsa Day): Annually, during
the holy month of Ramadan, on the day of Hajjatul Wida
(The Last Pilgrimage), Jamia Imam Khomeni holds Yom-ul-Quds.
Weekly
Programme
The
women students’ organisation, Tanzeem-e-Muntaziran-e-Imam
Mehdi, associated with Jamia Khdijatul Kubra, and the men
students’ organisation, Bazm-e-Shaheed Arif Al’Huseini, hold
weekly symposia on a variety of related topics. Men and
women students alike, gain valuable and practical experience and
training in debating, giving speeches and addressing audiences.
Likewise,
these two organisations also hold a plethora of other functions,
which, not only relate to current topics of national and
international relevance, but also religious functions which
include remembrance of Ahl-ul-Bait and congregational
supplication and prayer meetings.
Tableeghi
Wufud (Missionary Delegations).
Thrice
annually, during the months of Shabaan, Zilhiija and Rabi
Al’Thani, missionary parties are dispatched by Jamia
Imam Khomeni. Each party, or delegation, comprises of two
persons. They operate entirely on a voluntary and self
financing basis, visiting rural and adjoining tribal areas in
order to disseminate basic knowledge of Islam. Each tour
lasts for ten days and prior to their departue, each volunteer
has to attend a three day foundation course at the Jamia Imam
Khomeni.
This
initiative began in 1421 Hijri (1999 A.D), and has been
gathering momentum since.
At
present only recognised scholars and mosque functionaries are
participating in this programme but an appeal is being made in
order to widen its scope.
People
who may desire to participate in this initiative, and wish to
receive further information, are requested to contact the
following e-mail address: -
almahdi@fsd.paknet.com.pk
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