Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi home. A two part lecture series on the history of the khoja shia ithna asheri community and the challenges facing our community in the future. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi facebook. Federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri jamaats of africa p.
Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community how is khoja shia. The site and the dilp are entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. 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. Khoja, caste of indian muslims converted from hinduism to islam in the 14th century by the persian pir religious leader or teacher sa. Registered, in the united kingdom, the world federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim communities has existed for over 30 years.
Khoja shia ithna asheri jamaat, dar es salaam tripadvisor. Khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, created by lesabgunn, mumbai, mumbai, maharashtra, india take billiongraves with you wherever you go. Suggest your friends also by clicking on the share link given below. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri community has 4,043 members. They converted from hinduism to ismaili shia and in the early 1870s. Please help in growing this page by clicking on like button. 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 the united states of america. These books seek to give a rational account of shia theology in contrast with the ashari, mutazili and other theological schools of islam. Najafi under the management of masoomeen welfare trust. Different kinds of shiite mosques function in many of our large cities, though frequently they are not called mosques. Forced to feign either hinduism, sunni islam, or ithna. Khoja is the form used in india for the persian term khwajah, meaning a rich or respectable man. Shia islam is based on the prophets hadith ghadir khumm. Preceded by the africa federation formed in 1946, the new world federation stemmed from the needs and growth of khoja shia communities in the usa, canada.
This book, subtitled an account of the journey of faith by the khoja shia ithna asheri community, representing a labour of love, over almost a decade, by a. 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 ithna asheri jamaats of africa in 1960. Preceded by the east africa federation formed in 1946, the new world federation stemmed from the needs and growth of khoja shia communities in the usa, canada, uk, uae, far east and elsewhere. Ashariyyah in order to preserve themselves from persecution, some khojas, in time, became. 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. Khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim community baquir limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. 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. The second edition of marhoom hassan a m jaffers most celebrated book the. 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. The muslim khoja shia ithnaasheri community of peterborough trust corporation free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. 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. Feb 21, 2014 the khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community, has a population of around 100,000.
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. Mombasas oldest continuing indian shop since 1895 the first khoja ithna asheri to settle in mombasa was abdalla datoo hirjee. In 1976, the world federation was established, unifying the disparate jamaats of the khoja shia ithna asheri community worldwide under its headship. The most common consensus among historians is that he was dai representative or emissary of. Eyewitness khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community. This website contains a well sorted collection of shia books you can find hundreds of books on shia community. Islamic shia ithnaasheri association of edmonton isia. Renovation of the ksi jamaat primary school with the blessings of janabe fatematuz zehra s. View all attractions near khoja shia ithna asheri jamaat on tripadvisor. This community is spread out over most parts of the world.
Our history khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat karachi. He is an active social worker of our community for many years. The khojas are a nizari ismaili shia community of people originating in india. The issues involved not only whom to appoint as the successor to muhammad, but also what attributes a true successor should have. The history of the development of the khoja shia ithna asheri community is one which integrates geographical, cultural and religious elements. Click here for the daily dua for the month of jamad alaakhir.
Khojapedia is an online encyclopedia that details the socioreligious matters of the khoja shia ithna ashari muslim community 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 years. The history of the development of the khoja shia ithnaasheri community is one which integrates geographical, cultural and religious elements. Khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community listed as ksimc. Khoja shia ithnaasheri muslims are a united shia minority with a population of about 125 thousand people who have a remarkable order among themselves.
Sunnis regarded caliphs as a secular leaders, originally elected by general agreement, though later. Henceforth, aqa ali shah, as the heir apparent to the imam, took over the community services, and regularly visited different nizari khoja communities especially in sind and gujarat. This is in addition to the services offered by the parent khoja shia isna asheri jamat jamat means a group, community to its members. The beginning some 600 years ago a missionary by the name of pir sadruddin arrived in sind in india. The khoja shia ithna asheri muslim community, has a population of around 100,000. The word khoj a derives from khwaj a new persian khaje, a persian honorific title of pious individuals used in turcopersian influenced areas of the muslim world. Mulla h aji kassamalibhai esmail ebrahim dossa was born in 1890 in mumbai. Shia islam originated as a response citation needed to questions of islamic religious leadership which became manifest as early as the death of muhammad in 632 ce. This conference is for both male and female delegates aged between 18 30 yrs old. A brief history of the khoja ismaili community in daman. 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. The origin and growth of the shia link fixed 17 august 2005. The evolution of the khoja shia ithnaasheri mosque.
Origin of khoja shia ithnaasheries world federation of khoja shia ithna asheri muslim communities history of the khoja shia ithnaasheries. Dec 23, 2009 khoja shia isna asheri housing authority. After much consultation and seeking advice from medical and healthcare professionals, the ec have decided to suspend all. Khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, mumbai, mumbai, maharashtra, india. I m honoured to be shia isna asheri notes facebook. Mombasas oldest continuing indian shop since 1895 the first khoja ithnaasheri to settle in mombasa was abdalla datoo hirjee. The most common consensus among historians is that he was dai representative or emissary of the nizari branch of the ismaili sect. Khojas are the major muslim trading caste of western india. Recent survey on khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim ksim identity by the team of the awakening project do show that our religion shapes a distinct. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. An account of the journey of faith by the khoja shia ithnaasheri community is. Religion, race, and the debate over muta in dar es salaam. They are originally from kutch district in gujarat state, india. Shia ithna asheri jamaat of new york guidestar profile.
Mulla haji kassamalibhai esmail ebrahim dossa mauritius. If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of, please donate online. 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. He studied in khan habib school for 7 years in gujrat. The muslim khoja shia ithna asheri community of peterborough trust corporation free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. 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. World federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri muslim communities. 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. Federation of khoja shia ithna asheri jamaats of africa p. An outline history of khoja shia ithna asheri in eastern africa. 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. Khoja heritage project making the past, part of our future. Sacred, profane and gender relation part 2 dissertation 2015 fatima ladak birmingham city university uk the early arabian mosque was intended as a place of worship and a public centre for secular activities, ranging from religious education, political debates and recreation i.
The muslims of the khoja shia ithnaasheri mwanza jamaat imambargha underwent comprehensive renovation in the year 2014. Ofra bengio is a senior research fellow at the moshe dayan center for middle eastern and african studies and a professor in middle east history at tel aviv university. India and africa unique historical bonds and present prospects. Khoja shia isnaashari jamaat arambaug, mumbai, mumbai. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri community public group. In 1967, the jamaat leaders laid down rules that a womans share of inheritance was onehalf of the mans because it was the man who was responsible for maintaining the family. Established in 1892, kpsiaj is the largest jamaat of khoja shia asheris all over the world.
Twelver shia is the largest branch of shia islam, with 2012 estimates saying that 85% of shias were twelvers. History of the world federation of ksimc khojapedia. Khoja shia ithna asheris in lamu and mombasa 18701930 a. 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. Meir litvak is the director of the center for iranian studies and an associate professor at the department of middle eastern history at tel aviv university, israel. Khoja shia ithna asheri in lamu and mombasa 18701930 book 15. Some 600 years ago a missionary by the name of pir sadruddin arrived in sind in india. The africa federation of khoja shia ithnaasheri jamaats.
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. As a follow up to the pilgrimage to karbala the distinct khoja shia ithnaasheri community as it is known today emerged in. There, the religious teaching was being undertaken by mulla qader hussayn saheb such as quran as well urdu classes. Commencement ceremony of renovation of the ksi jamaat primary school organizer.
According to ismaili history, 9 imam aqa ali shah, son of imam hasan ali shah, joined his father in bombay in 1853. Khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi, is the representative organization of over 50,000 members living in pakistan and abroad. 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. 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. Any attempt to complete a historical analysis of this community is complicated by the fact that its members are. Raza devji, when we were inspired by them to consider building a religious hall in edmonton. The contents of these books are taken from the 8th to the th century 2nd to 7th century of islam.
The endangered species the world federation of ksimc. The khojas of the punjab are sunni and are largely derived from the hindu caste khatri. Khoja shia ithnaasheris are spread over 5 continents and number just under. The experienced khoja leaders from africa contributed greatly to the establishment and growth of the world federation, nurturing and guiding the wf through its infancy to establish stability and reputation as a global central organization for khoja shia ithna asheri members of the world.
This is official page of khoja pirhai shia isna asheri jamaat, karachi. Sachedina nanjiani, assistant revenue commissioner, kutch has written a book titled as khoja vartant khoja description or khoja history. Idrees alhussainy author of the book laqad shayyaany alhussain hussain made me a shia maulana abdul hakeem from sunni to shia maulana abdul hakeem carney american christian to sunni to shia aalim allama muhammed basheer more popularly known as fateh taxela who converted the full village of taxela to the shiaism. After much consultation and seeking advice from medical and healthcare professionals, the ec have decided to suspend all programmes at our centre from friday 06th march until further notice.
May 19, 2009 history of khoja shia isna asheri twelver khojas. The locations and well chosen local interviews gave a good perspective of our history. 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. This useful summary is presented at the website of the world federation of the khoja shia ithna asheri sic muslim communities ksimc. Sijny wishes to inform the community that monday, january 27th, 2020 is the first day of the month of jamada alaakhir, 1441 a. The much required renovations included the interior of the imambargha, the kitchen area, servicefathiya. Khoja shia ithnaasheri identity speech in gujarati youtube. Derived from the persian khwaja, a term of honour, the word khoja referred to those converted to loahanas and nizari ismaili islam in india and pakistan from about the th century onward.
See their list of islamic resources link fixed 15 march, 2006. The peoples name who became shia asna ashri general. View all hotels near khoja shia ithna asheri jamaat on tripadvisor. Apr 29, 2020 sijny wishes to inform the community that since there was no witness of sighting the moon on thursday night, therefore, friday april 24th is the 30th of shaban and saturday, april 25th will be the 1st day of ramadhan 1441 a. These books include discussions about theology taw. The khoja shia isna asheri community residing in karachi has established several mehfils, madresas and community service centres over the past five decades. Wafaat of bibi fatemah as will be commemorated on tuesday, january 28th, 2020 at our sijny hicksville center. This useful summary is presented at the website of the world federation of the khoja shia ithnaasheri sic muslim communities ksimc. An outline history of khoja shia ithna asheri in eastern.
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