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AL-AMIN CENTER Groundbreaking Ceremony
Al-Hamdulillaah, Masjid Al-Amin held their Ground Breaking Ceremony at South Military Trail, Boynton Beach Florida U.S.A.- followed by a Shukrana Program and Dinner at Mehfil Restaurant, Sunrise Florida U.S.A. The event was a great success! There were approximately 400 people who attended the event. The event was coordinated by Al-Hikmat Services Inc.
Bro. Shaukhat & Maulana Azad performing the Ground Breaking
Brothers from the Muslim community who attended the Ground Breaking ceremony
Shaikh Shafayat, Maulana Azad, Bro. Muhammad & Bro. Shaukhat
MUSLIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA Fundraising Dinner
Bro. Khalid Mirza & Bro. Siddiq Khan
On Saturday November 3rd, 2012 The Muslim Community Association of South Florida held their fundraising dinner at Mehfil Restaurant to expand their Masjid - Islamic Center of Greater Miami. There were over 400 in attendance. Shaikh Shafayat was the Fundraising guest speaker. Al-Hamdulillaah the target of $300,000 was raised. Maashaa Allaah.
Shaikh Shafayat was invited to Valencia Shores - NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women)
On Sunday January 13th, 2013 Shaikh Shafayat was invited to Valencia Shores - NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women) in Lake Worth, Florida USA to speak about "Women in the Religion of Islam." Along with him were speakers from different faiths such as Father Galant and Rabbi Barry Silver.
Fashionable Fit & Fabulous
Fashionable Fit & Fabulous
On Saturday April 14th, 2012 Yasmin Kanar (YaztheSpaz) & Nadine (Nadoona) presented a special Fashionable Fit & Fabulous Program at Darul Uloom Institute, Pembroke Pines Florida U.S.A. The program was organized by Sis. Fauzia Mohamed, Sis Sahar Shaikh & Sis. Sarah Quadri. The program included a speech by Sis. Naima Khan-Ghany, a Fashion Show by YaztheSpaz and the Zumba by Nadoona. The program was a great success! Mashaa Allaah
Shaikh Shafayat & Rabbi Barry Silver
Passover With Rabbi Barry Silver Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A.
On Saturday April 8th, 2012 Shaikh Shafayat was invited by Rabbi Barry Silver, to celebrate the Jewish occasion of Passover at the home of his mother. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar (spring in the Northern Hemisphere) and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays.
World’s First Muslim Spelling Bee Competition
World’s First Muslim Spelling Bee Competition
On Saturday March 30th, 2012 Al-Hikmat TV was invited by Bro. Tausif Malik to Broadcast Live the World’s First Muslim Spelling Bee Competition at American Youth Academy, Tampa, Florida. The objective of this event was to have students participation in local, national and international educational competitions. The World’s First Muslim Spelling Bee Competition connected Communities across North America, U.K, Dubai, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Asia. The event was a great success.
Sis.Karen Shah.
On Sunday March 25th, 2012 Shaikh Shafayat was invited by JAM & All at the Art Serve Auditorium, Ft. Lauderdale Florida U.S.A. to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. The event was a great success! Mr. David & Mrs. Jane Kamrat and Shaikh Shafayat were awarded as the Co-Founders of JAM. The event also recognized the late Dr. Flourence M. Ross for all her hard work. Photo on Left: Sis. Karen Shah received the Award on behalf of Shaikh Shafayat who was in Bangladesh at the time of the event.
left: Rabbi Barry Silver, Father Joe Gallant, Mr. Bob Israel & Shaikh Shafayat
On Tuesday February 7th, 2012 Rabbi Barry Silver, Father Joe Gallant and Shaikh Shafayat was invited on behalf of ILIR at the Unitarian/Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A. by Mr. Bob Israel. The religious leaders spoke on their faiths and other religions. The Institute for Learning in Retirement, Inc. (ILIR) is a non-profit organization devoted to providing stimulating participatory education for residents in the Boca Raton, Delray and Boynton Beach towns, and adjacent Palm Beach County areas.
Bro. Wayne Shah & Rabbi Goldenholz
“Bet You Didn’t Know That About Islam”
On January 15th Temple Sinai in Hollywood proudly hosted Part 2 of “Bet You Didn’t Know That About Islam!” This program was offered by the Broward Interfaith Council, and was attended by members of many faiths. Bro. Wayne Shah gave an informative slide presentation, answered many questions from the audience, and facilitated an enthusiastic discussion. This program was requested as a follow-up to Bro. Wayne’s successful first presentation on Islam back in October.
Anthony Sampedro
Anthony Sampedro, a convert to Islam, visited GIT – Guyana Islam Institute in January 2012 with Shaikh Shafayat. After spending some time with the students, Anthony became convinced of and motivated to study Islam, Inshaa Allaah. Anthony better known as Abdullah is now studying Qur’aanic Arabic etc. at Darul Uloom Florida, U.S.A. Al-Hamdulillaah.
Audience listening to Shaikh Shafayat at Masjid in New York
Sunnat-ul-Jammat of Queens, New York invited Shaikh
Shafayat on Dec. 4th, 2011, to do the fundraising lecture for a New Fire Alarm
System, which cost approximately US $40,000. Over 1200 tickets were sold for the
fundraising dinner. Imaam Ahmad Ali was the MC, while Shaikh Rafeeq and Shaikh
Naseem both lectured before Shaikh Shafayat did the fundraising lecture.
Al-Hamdulillaah, the funds were raised and the mission was accomplished
according to the President, Bro. Mohamed Fazal Khan, Mashaa
Allaah.
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UHI FREE MEDICAL
CENTER
Raised US $215,000 at Fundraising Dinner
On Dec. 10th, 2011 UHI Medical Center of Miami Florida U.S.A.
held its annual fundraising banquet at Mehfil Restaurant. The target was US
$175,000, but Al-Hamdulillaah US $215,000 were raised in less than 20 minutes.
The fundraising guest speaker was Shaikh Shafayat. UHI Medical Center opens
Mon.-Fri. from 10:00am - 6:00pm and on Sat. from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Approximately, 34 Physicians volunteer their time to serve the community at No
Cost. The MC at the dinner was Dr. Tehsin Siddiqui, followed with presentations
by Bro. Sadrul Fasihi, Dr. Imran Siddiqui, Bro. Khalid Mirza, Dr. Subhani, Dr.
Alam, Bro. Syed Zafar, Bro. Songerwala and a Keynote address by Dr. Mohsin
Jaffer, Mashaa Allaah.
Jummua at CENTRAL MASJID Jamaica
Photo from left: Bro. Mustafa (President of ICOJ), Shaikh Shafayat & Shaikh Tijany
On November 18th, 2011, Shaikh Shafayat delivered the
Jummua Khutba at Central Masjid, Kingston Jamaica West Indies, which is also the
headquarters for the Islamic Council of Jamaica and the largest Masjid/Islamic
Center in Jamaica. Shaikh Shafayat was accompanied by Bro. Abdul Kareem to
deliver a lecture to over 250-300 people of which 99% were Non-Muslims at the
funeral of the late Stanford Golaub in Westmoreland, Jamaica on November 20th,
2011
Central Masjid, Kingston Jamaica Head office for Islamic Council of Jamaica
On Sun. Nov. 13th, 2011 Al-Hikmat Youths and Darul Uloom Institute students held an Ebrahamic Eid Feast at Darul Uloom Institute. The guest speakers were Dr. Mohsin Jaffer, Rabbi Jeffrey Kurtz-Lendner and Rev. Keith Spencer. There were performances from The Sunday Madrasah students, Darul Uloom Weekend Hifz students and AL-HAYA Youths. Approximately, 350-400 people were in attendance. The food was sponsored by parents of the students and youths. Greetings were given by Bro. Azad Ali, introduction of the guest speakers by Bro. Farooq Shafi and an Interfaith Quiz moderated by Sis. Karen Shah, while the event was coordinated by Shaikh Shafayat.
Some of AL-HAYA Youths
Audience at the Ebrahamic Eid Feast
Audience at the Ebrahamic Eid Feast
Some of Darul Uloom Weekend Hifz Students
INTERFAITH PROGRAM
Bro. Wayne Shah
On October 25th, 2011 the Broward Interfaith Council held an interfaith program
at Temple Sinai, Hollywood Florida U.S.A. The Key note Speaker was Bro. Wayne
Shah who spoke about “Bet you Didn’t know That About Islam.” The program was
followed by a Question & Answer session
Audience at the Interfaith Program
Shaikh Shafayat
Islamic Center of Marietta Masjid
Al-Hedaya
Shaikh Shafayat delivered the Jummua Khutba at Masjid
Al-Hedaya in Atlanta, Georgia on September 30th, 2011 - organized by Bro. Nazim
Baksh. He was accompanied by Bro. Aleem, Bro. Nazir, Bro. Wayne & Bro.
Waheed. They were the guest of both Bro. Nazim Baksh and Bro. Shamikh Sahadat
RAMADHAAN IN JAMAICA
Shaikh Shafayat delivering the Jummah Khutbah on Friday August 19th, 2011 at Masjid Al-Hikmat in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, West Indies. Bro. Waheed and Brother Wayne from South Florida accompanied the Shaikh to Jamaica on a three days Ramadhaan visit from Aug. 18th - Aug. 21st, 2011. The Shaikh led the Maghrib/Esha and Taraweeh Salaah plus gave a few speeches to the congregation of converts to Islam.
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Bro. Wayne having a Halaqa session with some new Muslim brothers.
Bro. Wayne having a Halaqa session with some new Muslim brothers.
Shaikh Shafayat talking to converts who are planning to go abroad to study, Inshaa Allaah.
Shaikh Shafayat talking to converts who are planning to go abroad to study, Inshaa Allaah.
AL-HAYA QIYAAM-UL-LAIL
On Friday August 26th 2011, AL-HAYA held a Qiyaam-ul-Lail at Darul Uloom Institute, Florida U.S.A. The program included a short speech by Sis. Naima Khan-Ghany and a message by Shaikh Shafayat on “Youths and their Issues Today,” followed by a question & answer session and concluded with some of the Hifz students leading Nafil Salaah.
The Islamic Foundation of South Florida raised over $375,000.00 at their fundraising event on the 27th Night of Ramadhaan. IFSF Masjid and school is a beautiful facility located near I-75 and Commercial blvd. in South Florida U.S.A. The MC of the program was Bro. Javed Qureshi, while Dr. Zahid, the Chairman gave greetings and other board members updated the audience on the financial status of IFSF. The target was $300,000.00 but, Al-Hamdulillaah over $375,000.00 was raised Mashaa Allaah. The fundraising guest speaker was Shaikh Shafayat.
ISLAMIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA
IAMC held a fund-raising program with Iftaar and Dinner at Mehfil Restaurant, Florida U.S.A. Al-Hamdulillaah, the target of $30,000 was raised byShaikh Shafayat, the guest speaker in approximately 10-15 minutes, Mashaa Allaah. The mission of IAMC is to promote peace, pluralism and social justice through strategic advocacy.
APPNA’s 34th
Annual Summer Convention
in
St. Louis, Missouri
APPNA - Association of Physicians of Pakistani Decent of North America held their 34th Annual Summer Convention at the St. Louis Convention Center in Missouri, U.S.A on June 29th to July 3rd, 2011. There was an audience of over 2,000 people. The President- Dr. Manzoor Tariq invited Shaikh Shafayat to deliver the Jummua Khutbah at the Convention.
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Islamic Center of Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A.
The Islamic Center of Little Rock, Arkansas U.S.A, held their fundraising dinner on August 13th, 2011 to complete their new community center / gym/ school facilities etc,. Shaikh Shafayat, the guest speaker delivered the Jummua Khutbah and Al-Hamdulillaah, the target of $100,000 was raised at the event, Mashaa Allaah. The Shaikh was also accompanied by Bro. Shah, Bro. Nazir, Bro. Waheed and Bro. Andy from South Florida.
Darul
Uloom Institute
Sunday Madrasah
& Hifz-Ul-Qur’aan Jalsa
Pembroke Pines, Florida
U.S.A.
On Sunday June 19th,
2011 Darul Uloom Institute held a student Jalsa for the Sunday Madrasah and the
Weekend Hifz-ul-Qur’aan students. There were different performances from the
students such as, Qur’aan Recitation, Hadith, songs, poems etc.
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Audience
AL-HIKMAT ANNUAL DINNER
&
AWARD CEREMONY 2011
Al-Hamdulillaah
May Allaah Reward
our
Donors
& Sponsors
Special Thanks to all those brothers & sisters who have
assisted and contributed towards:
vAuditorium/Decorations vAudio/Video vPreparation of Meals vSponsoring
of Tables vPurchasing of Seats vDonations etc. v Soft Drinks
vHors d'oeuvres etc. etc. etc.
Special Thanks
to all Recipients and Presenters for making themselves available to attend the
Al-Hikmat Annual Dinner & Award Ceremony 2011.
Audience
National
Day of Prayer
Thursday May 5th, 2011
Sheriff Al Lamberti
On
Thursday May 5th, 2011, Sheriff Al Lamberti once more ensured that a prayer
service be held at the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The event was coordinated by
Chaplain Rick Braswell. Spiritual leaders from various religious institutions
were invited to do a prayer and represent their faiths. Shaikh Shafayat
represented the Muslim Community at the service.
Chaplain Rick Braswell
Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed
Audience
Islamic Convention
JAMAICA
Kingston,
West Indies
Photo from left: Bro. Hamza Patterson, Shaikh Shafayat, Sheikh AR Green & Imam Mohammed Islam.
Masjid
As-Salaam held an Islamic Convention on May 13th - 15th, 2011 in Kingston,
Jamaica on “Islam & Terrorism.” The topics discussed were: Islam &
Terrorism by Sheikh AR Green, Paradise Lies at the Feet of your Mother by Dr.
Rashid Malik, My Journey to Islam by Bro. Hamza Patterson and Prophet Muhammad
(S.A.W) of Islam (Political life/Spiritual life) by Shaikh Shafayat. Bro. Wayne and Bro. Mike
Shah from Florida accompanied Shaikh Shafayat to the Convention.
Islamic Convention
JAMAICA
Kingston,
West Indies
Dr. Rashid Malik - Georgia U.S.
Sheikh AR Green - United Kingdom
Islamic Convention
JAMAICA
Kingston,
West Indies
AL-HIKMAT SERVICES INC. BAZAAR - PICNIC & BAR-B-QUE
December 18th, 2010 @ The Pavilion in Sheridan - 2801 N. University Drive, Florida U.S.A.
Al-Hamdulillaah, Al-Hikmat Services held
its First Annual Bazaar and Picnic/BBQ on Saturday Dec. 4th, 2010. Despite the
weather the event was a huge success! There were various vendors from a wide
cross section of the community selling Indian delicacies clothing, and books
etc. The BBQ was the main attraction which had a constant flow of customers.
Other attractions included games and an auction. The highlight at the end
included winners of the following prizes: Bro. Multan won 4 Ringling Bros.
(circus) tickets, and a Blue Ray DVD player, Farah Mohammed won 2 Miami Heat
tickets, and Sis. Zaleka Rashied won a mountain bike. Bro. Farzan of Masjid
Al-Hijrah and Bro. Mustapha of Masjid Al-Mu'mineen shared the responsibility of
MC at the event.
Sis. Zorie & Sis. Mazmoon steaming the chicken for Bar-B-Que coordinated by Bro. Abzal Hosein.
Bro. Nazir, Bro. Wayne, Bro. Waheed, Bro. Mikey, Bro. Naim & Bro. Moonir were on the Bar-B-Que grills- coordinated by Bro. Shah.
Sis. Atiya of Asiana Foods selling clothes and jewelry at the Bazaar.
Audience at the Bazaar
Sis. Zaleka receiving the First Prize - a mountain bike
EID-UL-ADHA FEAST & HAJJ Welcome program
December 4th, 2010 @ Darul Uloom Institute, Florida U.S
Darul Uloom in collaboration with Al-Hikmat Services, held an
Eid-ul-Adha feast and Hajj welcome program on December 4th, 2010. Over 300
people attended this event which included performances by the Darul-Uloom Hafiz
program as well as the Sunday Madrassah.
PHOTO ABOVE From left: Salima, Sadia, Salisha, Saffiya, Farah, Sabeha, Sana, Saffiya & Zaria singing a song led by Sis. Sibgha.
Some of the Brothers of Al-Hikmat Hajj Group 2010
AL-HIKMAT HAJJ GROUP 2010
Farewell Program & Hajj Pilgrims 2010
Audience at the Hajj Farewell Program
Performance by Darul Uloom Weekend Hifz School
Photo Above: Some of the brothers and sisters from Al-Hikmat Hajj group taking a rest before Tawaaf in the Holy Mosque in Makkah on November 13th, 2010.
Al-Hamdulillaah, Al-Hikmat Hajj Group led by Shaikh Shafayat, departed from Miami on Nov. 1st and returned on Nov. 20th, 2010.On October 30th, 2010 Darul Uloom & Al-Hikmat Services held a Hajj farewell program at Darul Uloom Institute, Pembroke Pines Florida for the Al-Hikmat Hajj Group 2010. The program consisted of Qur'aan recitations from the Fri. - Sun. Darul Uloom Weekend Hifz School, a brief preview on Hajj from the youths of Al-HAYA and a presentation of the Hajj pilgrims.
Al-Hikmat DA'WAH PROGRAM on
THE PREACHER WHO PLANS TO BURN THE QURAN ON 9/11
Photo Above: Shaikh Shafayat welcoming the audience before the youths debate.
Al-Hikmat Services Inc. held a special Da'wah program on
Sat. August 28, 2010 at Darul Uloom Institute, Florida. Interfaith leaders came
together to give their comments and views on the Preacher who plans to burn the
Qur'aan on 9/11. The program was a resounding success with a crowd of
approximately 600 people. The Iftar and Dinner were organized by Al-Hikmat
youths plus the event was broadcasted LIVE on the Al-Hikmat TV. Before the
interfaith leaders spoke, there was a debate by Al-Hikmat youths coordinated by
Sister Naima Khan-Ghany.
Photo Above From Left: Sis. Karen Shah, Shokai Kathleen Bishop, Pandit Baldath Maharaj & Rev. Renwick Bell. (Not in Photo: Rabbi Barry Silver)
FLORIDA SEVASHRAM SANGHA Interfaith ProgramOn Sunday July 25th, 2010 the Florida Sevashram Sangha (Hindu Temple) of Lake Worth Florida, held an Interfaith Program. The program was coordinated by Pandit Baldath Maharaj. There were discussions about- different religions, peace, and the Holy Books.The panelists consisted of: Hindu Faith: Pandit Baldath Maharaj uslim Faith: Bro. Wayne Shah and Imaam Haaj from Darul Uloom Inst Buddhist Faith:Kathleen Bishop from Southern Pal Zen Buddhist (Slokai), Boca Raton Christian Faith: Rev. Renwich Bell from Church of Our Savior MCC, Boynton Beach Jewish Faith Rabbi Barry Silver from Congre. L’Dor V’Dor, Lake Worth :( Photo Above) from left Pandit Baldath Maharaj, Bro. Wayne Shah, Rabbi Barry Silver,
MASJID AL-HIKMAH Shaikh Shafayat at Masjid Al-Hikmah in JamaicaJuly 2010 - In a recent Da’wah trip to Jamaica, Shaikh Shafayat held talks with representatives of various Mosques pertaining to arranging Scholarships and Financial Aid for students interested in studying Islam.
Sunday Madrasah Student Jalsa
On Sunday June 6th 2010, Darul Uloom Institute held their student’s Jalsa, to mark the end of the school year. The Jalsa had performances by the students on, Qur’aan Recitation, skits, poems, songs etc. There was a wonderful support from the parents and also a congregation from the Fulford United Methodist Church of Miami, Florida. In addition, there were special presentations for a few volunteers of the Sunday Madrasah, for their hardwork and time.
Students singing a song, led by Sis. Nabilah and Sis. Salma.
Congregation members from the Fulford United Methodist Church, listening attentively to the performances of the Sunday Madrasah Students.
Some of the Madrasah Students and parents
Some of the Madrasah Students.
AL-HIKMAT
ANNUAL DINNER & AWARD CEREMONY
Held on Saturday May 1st, 2010 @ Darul Uloom Institute
Pembroke
Pines, Florida U.S.A
Al-Hamdulillaah, Al-Hikmat Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony was a success, Mashaa Allaah!
In addition to all fifty tables sold, the audience were treated with greetings from prominent officials of South Florida. Judge Lisa Porter and Judge John Hurley (Broward County Judges) plus Chaplain Rick Brasswell of the Broward Sheriff Office. They all gave their greetings and comments, followed by a lecture delivered by Sheriff Al Lamberti.
Many brothers and sisters were also recognized for their outstanding services and dedication towards the upliftment of our community. The awards were specially presented to the recipients by Sheriff Al Lamberti and Mrs. Connie Hicks Mc. Mahon, of Barry University, Miami Florida. The MC of the program was brother Farooq Shafi, while the introduction of the recipients were done by brother Azad Ali.
This event was broadcasted LIVE for viewers all over the world.
Mashaa Allaah
Sheriff Al Lamberti
Chaplain Rick Braswell
Audience at Al-Hikmat Annual Dinner & Award Ceremony 5/1/2010
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Interfaith Justice League
Dialogue on War
Held on April 20th, 2010 @ Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor Lake Worth,
Florida U.S.A
Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed
Students listening to Shaikh Shafayat�s message on Islam.
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Muslim Student Association
Islamic Awareness Week - Mar. 1st - Mar. 4th, 2010
South Florida U.S.A.
MSA- Muslim Student Association of (FIU) Florida International University invited Shaikh Shafayat on Mon. March 1st, 2010 to lecture on Islam and answer questions from Non-Muslim Students at their Islamic Awareness Week. Other topics scheduled for the week: Muslim Women Leaders, Science/Islam and Jihad - The Inner Struggle.
