Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community of birmingham limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Khoja jamaat complex comprises of fatimiyah girls school with an enrollment of students. One of the largest online islamic shia bookstore with over 800 books covering beliefs, hadith, history and prayer manuals. An outline history of khoja shia ithna asheri in eastern. The khojas are a nizari ismaili shia community of people originating in india. Click here for the daily dua for the month of jamad alaakhir. Shia books shia online community gathers islamic shia books which provide shia beliefs narrative in different languages such as. Khoja is the form used in india for the persian term khwajah, meaning a rich or respectable man. This is official page of khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi. English, urdu and arabic, you will be able to read shia books of different islamic scholars and the ayatollahs, it will help you to understand the philosophy, ideology and principle of islam shariat mohammadi s. These books seek to give a rational account of shia theology in contrast with the ashari, mutazili and other theological schools of islam.
Mohammed bashir mohammed taki alibhai, a leading social worker and one of the founders of almurtaza school, and other social workers and employees of. However, the majority of the agha khanis seem pretty much like business men. The world federation is excited to announce our first inaugural youth conference to be held in mombasa, kenya from friday th march to sunday 15th 2020. Shia islam is based on the prophets hadith ghadir khumm. Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community how is khoja. The history of the development of the khoja shia ithna asheri community is one which integrates geographical, cultural and religious elements. Islamic shia ithnaasheri association of edmonton isia. Dec 23, 2009 khoja shia isna asheri housing authority. For this, we need to look back into the history of the community and trace back its origin. Mombasas oldest continuing indian shop since 1895 the first khoja ithnaasheri to settle in mombasa was abdalla datoo hirjee. The directory and history published by the federation of khoja shia ithna asheri jamaats of africa 1960 gives this interesting account as narrated by marhum laljibhai rawji of mbale.
If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of, please donate online. Khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim community of birmingham limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Khoja shia ithna asheri mosque beeston, leeds, west yorkshire, comprehensive complete directory search listings of muslim mosques in the united kingdom. The endangered species an account of the journey of faith by the. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, mumbai, mumbai, maharashtra, india billiongraves cemetery and images. Eimaan hujjat bookshop islamic shia books literature. Khoja shia ithna asheri mosque beeston, leeds, west. Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community listed as ksimc. Any attempt to complete a historical analysis of this community is complicated by the fact that its members are spread across all the four corners of the world.
This useful summary is presented at the website of the world federation of the khoja shia ithnaasheri sic muslim communities ksimc. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the history of the sunnis and shias like never before, in no time at all. With support from a few dedicated families the pioneers funds were raised to purchase a church and eventually convert it to what is today known as hussein imambargah, aka husseinia. Further acknowledgement of marhum abdulhusein sachedina azad as the first visionary of a united and central organization can be found in the trade directory and history of the khoja shia ithnaasheris in east africa and the congo, published by the federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri jamaats of africa in 1960. It also houses the khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat office and shaheed hamid ali bhojani hall measuring 7000 sq. Forced to feign either hinduism, sunni islam, or ithna. India and africa unique historical bonds and present prospects. If you study shia ismaili history you will find see how rich it is. Raza devji, when we were inspired by them to consider building a religious hall in edmonton. Apr 09, 2018 a short talk on khoja shia ithnaasheries of east africa 1839 1960 part 2. In march, 1978, a visit was paid to edmonton by the then president of the world federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim communities, alhajj mulla asgherali m. Mombasas oldest continuing indian shop since 1895 the first khoja ithna asheri to settle in mombasa was abdalla datoo hirjee. It seeks to document and preserve the history and rich heritage of this community, including the communitys remarkable spiritual migration from one faith to another through maintaining the spirit of unity and organisation. Shia online community gathers islamic shia books which provide shia beliefs narrative in different languages such as.
A team formed under supervision of khoja jamaat or if jamaat is not interested then a group of investors from khoja community can collectively form a team and initiate a housing project on a huge land, there can be commercial and residential plots for khoja community people in different sections starting from 80yards to yards and similarly commercial plots. Wafaat of bibi fatemah as will be commemorated on tuesday, january 28th, 2020 at our sijny hicksville center. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri community public group facebook. Shia library a great collection of books from shia sect. Interested how many shia ithna asheri and shia ismaili there are in shia chat. Sachedina nanjiani, assistant revenue commissioner, kutch has written a book titled as khoja vartant khoja description or khoja history. Our history khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat karachi. Khoja shia ithnaasheris are spread over 5 continents and number just under. A number of khoja families resented the direct control of the imam on community affairs and formed a reform movement, some even claimed that khojas were originally a sunni community which resulted in a court case which ruled in favor of the aga khan i. It will be interesting to note that out of total shia population of about 90 millions around the world, we the khoja shia isna asheries are less than 1,50,000 men, women and children. Khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, mumbai, mumbai, maharashtra, india. The new era has dawned, it is bound to be landmark or rather a golden period in the history of khoja shia ithna asheri as it is not a jamat or a religion but a global moment of khojas let us all encourage this process of coming nearer and work together by improving and growing in cooperation.
Recent survey on khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim ksim identity by the team of the awakening project do show that our religion shapes a distinct identity amongst second and third generation. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi home facebook. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi, is the representative organization of over 50,000 members living in pakistan and abroad. Twelver shia is the largest branch of shia islam, with 2012 estimates saying that 85% of shias were twelvers. The second edition of marhoom hassan a m jaffers most celebrated book the. Renovation of the ksi jamaat primary school with the blessings of janabe fatematuz zehra s. Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community how is khoja shia. Khoja shia isna asheri jamaat head office jamshed town. Management committee khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat. The book provides a summary on the main aspects of the life history of bibi fatima s. Khoja shia ithnaasheri identity speech in gujarati youtube. In march, 1978, a visit was paid to edmonton by the then president of the world federation of khoja shia ithna asheri muslim communities, alhajj mulla asgherali m.
Khojapedia is an online encyclopedia that details the socioreligious matters of the khoja shia ithna ashari muslim community. Khojas are the major muslim trading caste of western india. In almost all major cities of usa and canada, you will find some khoja families settled. Federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri jamaats of africa p. The africa federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri jamaats. These books include discussions about theology taw. Federation of khoja shia ithna asheri jamaats of africa p. Sijny wishes to inform the community that monday, january 27th, 2020 is the first day of the month of jamada alaakhir, 1441 a.
Khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, created by lesabgunn, mumbai, mumbai, maharashtra, india take billiongraves with you wherever you go. About the world federation of ksimc registered, in the united kingdom, the world federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim communities has existed for over 30 years. Any attempt to complete a historical analysis of this community is complicated by the fact that its members. Khojas who follow twelver shia islam and have large communities in pakistan, india, east africa, north america and the united kingdom. Khoja shia ithnaasheri muslims are a united shia minority with a population of. This website contains a well sorted collection of shia books you can find hundreds of books on shia community. Origin of khoja shia ithnaasheries world federation of khoja shia ithna asheri muslim communities history of the khoja shia. The khojas of the punjab are sunni and are largely derived from the hindu caste khatri. Ashariyyah in order to preserve themselves from persecution, some khojas, in time, became. The khoja shia isna asheri community residing in karachi has established several mehfils, madresas and community service centres over the past five decades.
A two part lecture series on the history of the khoja shia ithna asheri community and the challenges facing our community in the future. As a follow up to the pilgrimage to karbala the distinct khoja shia ithnaasheri community as it is known today emerged in. The contents of these books are taken from the 8th to the th century 2nd to 7th century of islam. There is also great similarities between hassan sabahs ra alamut and the hizbullah of today. This is in addition to the services offered by the parent khoja shia isna asheri jamat jamat means a group, community to its members. This conference is for both male and female delegates aged between 18 30 yrs old. The locations and well chosen local interviews gave a good perspective of our history. The history of the sunni and shia split traces the origins of the split and the historic effects of the main divide within islam.
Najafi under the management of masoomeen welfare trust. Moulvi ali baksh who had settled in mumbai in the midlate 1800s was a prominent moulvi with a great respect in ithnaashari khoja aga khani shia community. In 1972, a group of khoja ithnaasheri shia immigrants moved there after they were exiled from uganda. World federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim communities.
The contents of these books are taken from the 8th to the th century 2nd to 7th century of. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Khoja shia ithnaasheri community arusha tanzania khoja shia ithnaashari community dar essalam tanzania khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community of birmingham. An outline history of khoja shia ithna asheri in eastern africa. Jun 20, 2004 if you study shia ismaili history you will find see how rich it is. May 19, 2009 history of khoja shia isna asheri twelver khojas. We are a faithbased organization, consisting of about 125,000 community members worldwide, mainly in canada, east africa, india, middle east, pakistan, the united kingdom and. This useful summary is presented at the website of the world federation of the khoja shia ithna asheri sic muslim communities ksimc.
In this catastrophe we lost some precious gems of our community besides shaikh ayub sabri, our peshimam, mr. Khoja, caste of indian muslims converted from hinduism to islam in the 14th century by the persian pir religious leader or teacher sa. Khoja, persian khvajeh, caste of indian muslims converted from hinduism to islam in the 14th century by the persian pir religious leader or teacher sa. These can be any jamaat of khoja shia ithna asheri established and functioning in any part of africa and the indian ocean islands. In 1972, a group of khoja ithna asheri shia immigrants moved there after they were exiled from uganda. Hameed ali bhojani, president of the khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, mr. See their list of islamic resources link fixed 15 march, 2006. The khojas journey of faith is an inspiring first ever documentary film about the history and evolution of the khoja shia ithnasheri community spannig 650. The history of khoja ithnaasheri shia in canada dates back to 1967 when a group of khojas moved there from tanzania and kenya and settled in toronto and vancouver. The site and the dilp are entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers.
A great collection of books from shia sect by syed iktishaf qamar. Twelver shia was promoted among khojas by persian books, especially due to. A short talk on khoja shia ithnaasheries of east africa. A team formed under supervision of khoja jamaat or if jamaat is not interested then a group of investors from khoja community can collectively form a team and initiate a housing project on a huge land, there can be commercial and residential plots for khoja community people in different sections. About the world federation of ksimc registered, in the united kingdom, the world federation of khoja shia ithna asheri muslim communities has existed for over 30 years. Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community how is khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community abbreviated. The history of the development of the khoja shia ithnaasheri community is one which integrates geographical, cultural and religious elements. Khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, mumbai, mumbai. Hujjat book shop also stock a wide range of childrens books and products including dvd and audio cds. The new era has dawned, it is bound to be landmark or rather a golden period in the history of khoja shia ithna asheri as it is not a jamat or a religion but a global moment of khojas let us all encourage this process of coming nearer and work together by improving and growing in. A short talk on khoja shia ithnaasheries of east africa 1839 1960 part 2. While the majority of khojas remained ismaili, one group became ithna ashari and a smaller. Sep 23, 2015 recent survey on khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim ksim identity by the team of the awakening project do show that our religion shapes a distinct identity amongst second and third generation.
Hubeali asws is a charity organisation committed to propagate the true teachings of ahl albaytasws. The major difference in any of the shia sects is the succession issue, you would find new shia sects being formed after the demise of their respective imam with each party claiming that they have the correct imam and perform takfeer on the other sects with different set of imams the ismailis were split from the now mainstream shias over the succession issue of imam jafar. Commencement ceremony of renovation of the ksi jamaat primary school organizer. Management committee khoja pirhai shia isna asheri. Jamaats africa federation the federation of khoja shia. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi home. Established in 1892, kpsiaj is the largest jamaat of khoja shia asheris all over the world. Useful for the readers who, for the first time, have been introduced to the formal study of this great personality in history. The origin and growth of the shia link fixed 17 august 2005. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri community has 4,043 members.
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