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Events

Live Broadcast

Jan 23
14:30 - 17:00

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani – Shi’ism in Ghayba : Taqaiyah or Not

Diamond Jubilee
Jan 23
20:30 - 22:00

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani – New World Order : Islam & Post Modernity

Diamond Jubilee
Jan 24
10:00 - 12:00

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani – Shi’ism & Ghuloo: Fall of the Previous Faith

Diamond Jubilee
Jan 24
14:30 - 17:00

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani – Marriage: Religion vs Culture

Diamond Jubilee
Jan 24
19:00 - 20:30

Weekly Lectures – Sheikh Akmal Hussein

Jan 24
20:30 - 22:00

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani – FInding a Balance: The 21st Century Muslim

Diamond Jubilee
Jan 25
20:30 - 22:00

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani – Sports & Interactive Sessions (Gents Only)

KSIJ Sports Park
Jan 27
All day

Wafaat of Bibi Ummul Banin

Imambargha
Feb 3
All day

Wiladat of Lady Fatema (A.S)

Feb 9
16:00 - 18:00

Introduction to Graphic & Logo Design

Tabligh Auditorium
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Latest News

Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani

Tue 28 Jumada Al Oula 1442AH 12-1-2021AD/by Sabiha Meghjee

Central Board of Education Handover

Mon 27 Jumada Al Oula 1442AH 11-1-2021AD/by Sabiha Meghjee

SSC Launches Marriage Support and Job Placement Initiatives

Thu 2 Jumada Al Oula 1442AH 17-12-2020AD/by Shabbar Ratansi

EEC – Know Your Members (KYM) Survey

Wed 24 Rabi Al Thani 1442AH 9-12-2020AD/by Sabiha Meghjee

MHI Seminars – Session 1

Tue 19 Rajab 1440AH 26-3-2019AD/by Shazmeen Pirbhai

MHI Seminars – Session 2

Wed 29 Jumada Al Akhira 1440AH 6-3-2019AD/by Shazmeen Pirbhai

The Social Service Committee (SSC)

Tue 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1439AH 6-3-2018AD/by Sarfaraz Hussain

Dar es Salaam Volunteers Recognized

Mon 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1439AH 5-3-2018AD/by Sarfaraz Hussain

SALAAH FOR YOUNG BOYS AT THE IMAMBARGAH

Tue 11 Jumada Al Akhira 1439AH 27-2-2018AD/by Sarfaraz Hussain

MEHFIL E ALI ASGHAR (AS) REPORT

Tue 11 Jumada Al Akhira 1439AH 27-2-2018AD/by Sarfaraz Hussain

Dar Es Salaam Volunteers Recognized

Fri 1 Shawwal 1436AH 17-7-2015AD/by Sarfaraz Hussain

World Federation president, Alhajj Dr. Asgher Moledina visits Dar-es-salaam

Sun 23 Rabi Al Thani 1435AH 23-2-2014AD/by Sarfaraz Hussain

Death Announcement

  • Marhuma Nargis Hussein Merali Alibhai
    KSIJ Cemetery DSM
    December 25, 2020
    December 25, 2020
  • Marhuma Layla Ramzan Virani
    KSIJ Cemetery DSM
    December 20, 2020
    December 20, 2020
  • Marhuma Mehrunisa Mohamed Suleiman
    KSIJ Cemetery DSM
    December 19, 2020
    December 19, 2020
  • Marhuma Kaniz E Fatema Jaffer Juma (Kaniz Virjee)
    KSIJ Cemetery DSM
    December 16, 2020
    December 16, 2020
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Engagement Announcement

  • enagagement ring Mr Faisal Hasnain Hooda and Miss Alina Mehboob Murji
    February 14, 2020
  • enagagement ring Mr Shabbarali Mehdi Khimji and Miss Fatema Murtaza Sachoo
    February 14, 2020
  • enagagement ring Mr Zaaminali Shabbir Hassanali Ladha and Miss Fatima Cassam Fidahussein Ismail
    February 15, 2020
  • enagagement ring Mr Suhail Mussadiq Lalji and Miss Sayyida Iqbal Rahim
    February 14, 2020
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About Us

Our Faith

Islam is one of the major world religions. Every fifth person on the face of this earth is a Muslim. Muslims are found in the Middle East, in north, west and east Africa, in Asia and Eastern Europe. In modern times, Muslims are found in large numbers in Western Europe, the Americas and Australia through immigration as well as conversion. Recent statistics show that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the USA. With the vast world turning into a “global village,” such a wide-spread religion followed by over a billion people indeed deserves a careful study.

DAR Jamaat History and Present

It is believed that our community started settling in Dar es Salaam around 1875.  In 1900, there was an Imambara made of corrugated iron sheets at the plot which is currently occupied by Pirbhai Jiwa Bharwani bldg. Majalis were held at this place but due to inconveniences and upon advice from the German authorities, it was transferred behind Telephone House.

The German governor knew that our community was facing problems and were in need for a place of worship. Once in 1904, when he was passing by our current masjid plot, he found Marhum Sachoo Peera and Suleiman bin Nasser Lemky were standing on the plot. The Governor asked Marhum Sachoo Peera whether he needed the plot on which he was standing. Marhum replied positively and was asked to visit him in Government House the next day when the plot was given to Jamaat.

History of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries

Some 600 years ago a missionary by the name of Pir Sadruddin arrived in Sind in India. There are a number of myths about his origins. The most common consensus among historians is that he was Dai (representative or emissary) of the Nizari branch of the Ismaili sect. Some have suggested that he was a sufi teacher from Iran. There is even a story that he was a Hindu priest by the name Sahdev who had been caught stealing in the temple and hence disgraced and defrocked. He then left the temple, changed his appearance and took on the name of Sadr Din.

Our Constitution

This Constitution shall come into effect on the ____ day of _____ 1990 in place of the existing one, adopted on the 04th of September, 1937, according to which, for the past 53 year, our Jamaat has been functioning.

Therefore, working on the old Constitution, bearing in mind the changes between the Thirties, Nineties and Tomorrows, and taking due notes of the rights, duties and priviledges of Members, Board of Trustees and Managing Committee, a new Constitution was drafted and presented to the members for deliberations and adoption.

Al-hamdu lil-lah, these having been successfully accomplished, the Managing Committee has the honour and pleasure of presenting you, our esteemed Members with the revised Constitution of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat, Dar es Salaam.

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  • Al-Haj Mohamedraza Dewji

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  • Al-Haj Abdulrasul Shamji

    Vice President

  • Al-Haj Zulfikar Chandoo

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  • Al-Haj Imran Sherali

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  • Al-Haj Muhammadasghar Shivji

    Hon. Treasurer

Committee Members

  • Al-Haj Abbas Sikander
  • Al-Haj Abbasali Hirji
  • Al-Haj Abbas Jessa
  • Al-Haj Arif Dhirani
  • Al-Haj Hassan Dewji
  • Al-Haj Sajjad Dharamsi
  • Al-Haj Murtaza Lalji

Board of Trustees

  • Al-Haj Azim Dewji
  • Al-Haj Gulamhussein Kermali
  • Al-Haj Dr. Jaffer Dharsee
  • Al-Haj Sajjad Jusab
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Announcements

  • enagagement ring Zilqada 1440 AH

    Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali ar-Ridha (AS) The 8th Holy Imam was born in Madina on 11th Zilqada 148 AH (equivalent to 1st January 766 AD) ***** Death Anniversary of […]

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