The 2025 Edition of Federation Samachar has arrived!
Launching on the Wiladat of Imam Hassan Al-Askari (AS), this special edition features inspiring articles on heritage, lifestyle, community hubs, and an exclusive interview with Ayatollah Sayed Ali Al-Hussaini Al-Sistani.
A must-read for anyone passionate about knowledge, faith, and community progress.
French version coming soon!
We’re proud to announce that the Union Sports Club Volleyball Team has won the VVT Ground Reboot Volleyball Tournament – Division 2 and have officially been promoted to Division 1! 🔥
It was an incredible journey:
• Quarterfinals: Beat SMJ 2-1
• Semifinals: Defeated a strong VVT Blue team 2-0
• Finals: Faced Lindi in an intense 5-set battle and came out on top 3-1 💪
🏅 Special Mentions:
• Best Player of the Tournament: Rizwan Shivji
• Best Player (Team): Maalim Ali Mohsin
• Hero of the Team: Miqdad Rajwani
🙌 Team Roster:
MohammedJawaad Hamza
Maitham Rajwani
Alihassan Kassam
Miqdad Rajwani
Maisam Rashid
Mohammed Rehman
Sajjad Khimji
Rizwan Shivji
Maalim Ali Mohsin
Firoz Dhalla (Chochi)
Hasnain Moti
Shaheed Rattansi
A massive thank you to all our supporters, families, and friends who turned up at the grounds to cheer us on. Your energy and encouragement made all the difference. 💙
Onwards and upwards — Division 1, here we come! 🚀
The Africa Federation Women’s Board is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our community, from mental health awareness and skill development to health screenings and more.
By sharing your feedback, you’ll help us design programs that truly benefit you and your family.
It only takes a few minutes, but your input will make a lasting difference.
Together, we can build a stronger community.
E-cigarettes are becoming more common in our community, but what impact are they really having?
The Community Health Department is running a quick survey to better understand this issue, and your voice matters!
Share your thoughts. Shape healthier choices for tomorrow.
Plus, randomly selected participants will receive a gift voucher!
Honoring Sheikh Muhammad Kamran ✨
On the blessed eve of Eid-e-Zahra (9th Rabiul Awwal 1447), the KSIJ Dar es Salaam Jamaat proudly recognized Sheikh Muhammad Kamran for his invaluable contributions to our community.
From serving as Madrasah Principal, teacher, maalim, lecturer, adviser, and friend to the youth, Sheikh Kamran has touched countless hearts and inspired generations with his wisdom and humility.
In appreciation of his service, a Recognition of Service Award was presented to him by Alhaj Mohamedraza Dewji, President of KSIJ Dar, Resident Aalim, Syed Adeel Raza & Dr. Kazim Dhalla, Chairman of Tabligh Board.
As Sheikh Kamran embarks on his journey to Qom for further studies, we pray to Allah (SWT) to bless him with success, barakah, and continued tawfiq in his pursuit of knowledge. Your dedication, guidance, and selfless service will always be remembered and cherished. Thank you, Sheikh Kamran! Hope to see you back very soon.
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KSIJ Dar es Salaam and Union Sports Club are pleased to inform its members that registration is now open for participants and Spectators of the Zanzibar Sports Festival 2025, organized by the Africa Federation and hosted by the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Kuwatul Islam Jamaat of Zanzibar.
This exciting festival, being held for the first time on the culturally rich island of Zanzibar, will bring together athletes from across our global community to compete, connect, and celebrate in unity.
Deadline for registration is 03 September 2025
Deadline for payment is 15th September 2025
For any clarification, kindly contact: +255 687 120 681.
Family Packages Available – For family packages, contact +255 687 120 681
We look forward to seeing our members represent and cheer on KSIJ Dar and Union Sports Club in this historic event!
“And whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity.” – Surat Al-Ma’idah (5:32)
From the early hours of dawn on Friday the 1st of August 2025, the grounds of Mnazi Moja were filled with a spirit unlike any other. In the name of a man who gave everything for humanity, compassion, and truth : Imam Hussain (a.s), thousands gathered for Mafunzo Ya Imam Hussain: Kambi ya Macho na Afya Bure.
This wasn’t just a camp. It was a movement. A message. A moment of unity and mercy. It was the beating heart of Hussain (a.s) still alive today, not just in Karbala, but in the streets of Dar es Salaam, in the eyes of the elderly woman receiving her first pair of reading glasses, and in the young volunteer holding open a tent flap for a stranger.
Over the course of three days (01–03 August 2025), around 10,000 visitors passed through our gates. Each one, welcomed without question, without cost, and with deep respect.
But beyond the numbers were the faces.
Mothers. Grandfathers. Youth. Widows. Street vendors. Teachers. Boda-boda riders. All gathered, all provided for, all honored in the name of Imam Hussain (a.s).
The camp was much more than medical tents. It was a live embodiment of the values of the Holy Prophet (s), Bibi Fatima (a.s), and the Ahlul Bayt (a.s). Each visitor passed through a powerful spiritual journey:
Free food was served throughout the camp. From tea at 6:00 a.m. for early risers to lunch for volunteers and visitors alike, no one left hungry. All of this was made possible by volunteers and professionals, many of whom took leave from their regular duties, giving of their time, hearts, and skills for the sake of Imam Hussain (a.s).
“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.” — Prophet Muhammad (saw)
In a world full of hardship, illness, poverty, and injustice, Hussain’s message is still the light in the darkness. Mafunzo Ya Imam Hussain is our way of showing the world that Karbala didn’t end in the desert. It continues through acts of service, through medical care, through knowledge, and through love.
Every volunteer’s smile, every donated unit of blood, every cataract that will no longer blind an elderly man from seeing his grandchildren is Hussain.
The grounds of Mnazi Moja were echoing with only one name this weekend: Hussain. From the Qur’an to the clinics, from the tents to the tarmac, his legacy marched on in every act of compassion.
To all our volunteers, professionals, nurses, optometrists, ushers, organizers, and staff: we thank you. You carried the banner of Hussain (a.s) with grace and honor.
May Allah reward you abundantly.
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The community mourns the passing of Alhaj Ibrahim Hassanali Juma, a devoted and lifelong servant of the community. Born in Zanzibar, Alhaj Ibrahim embodied the spirit of selfless service from a young age.
For more than 25 years, he was a pillar of the KSIJ Dar es Salaam Mosque committee. His dedication was evident to all, as he was consistently the first person to open the mosque every morning, a testament to his unwavering commitment.
Last year, the Jamaat formally recognized his profound contributions, presenting him with a well-deserved award. His humility, however, was his most defining characteristic. He never sought recognition or the spotlight for his voluntary efforts, leaving us with the powerful lesson that true service is its own reward.
Alhaj Ibrahim’s impact on the Jamaat and the many individuals he helped will not be forgotten. His numerous acts of kindness and service, many of which remain unknown, have left a lasting legacy.
We pray to the Almighty (SWT) to grant him the highest status in the abode of the hereafter. Ameen.
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