بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Kind the Most Merciful.
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February 2023 | Rajab 1444 AH |
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In this Issue:
NASIMCO launches Sukoon - a Mental Health and Wellness Podcast
NASIMCO Youth Network - Open Call this February!
Spotlight: Kaizen Small Business Accelerator
Report: Shia Matchmaking Event in Toronto, Canada
Buy Now: The Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries of East Africa
Spotlight: Center of Islamic Learning
Campaigns:
- Khums 2022 Contributions
- Sponsor a Student in Kenya
- Pakistan Flood Relief
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Sukoon - A NASIMCO Podcast |
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On Friday, January 27, 2023, NASIMCO launched its first ever podcast, Sukoon - A Muslim wellness podcast. Join us in a journey towards holistic wellness within an Islamic framework.
Our first guest is Sr. Anisa Diab, a Faith-based Mental Health Professional with over 10 years of education and experience in Psychology and Counseling. She helps Muslim clients with their personal development from anywhere in the world via online sessions. Some of the concerns she addresses are anxiety, depression, mental health, spirituality & identity, anger management, relationships, parenting and family among others.
The podcast is hosted by our very own, Sr. Farhana Kassamali. Sr. Farhana was raised in Dubai, lives in Houston and is a single mum to a little girl. She is a CPA and does taxes for living, but reads, bakes, and loves all thing stationary during her down time.
Follow the show to be notified of our next episode, launching on February 24 with Br. Hussein Charara.
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NASIMCO Youth Network Open Call |
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NASIMC Youth Network is back!
Join us for our Open Call, February 28 at 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST.
Please share with your networks to maximize attendance as we choose our new leadership structure.
Apply to be a part of NYN 2023!
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Spotlight: Kaizen Small Business Accelerator |
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This past Wednesday, NASIMCO launched its Kaizen Small Business Accelerator, a six-week program that has been carefully engineered for entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses that are in the early growth stage of their business, and want to accelerate their growth.
Hosted by Inayat Moledina of the Kaizen Consulting Group, the focus in this program is on learning actionable and practical strategies. We will cover a range of strategies designed to improve the profitability and efficiency of your business. Some of the topics covered include:
- Marketing – Learn how to have a consistent flow of people wanting to purchase from you
- Sales – Implement a system that converts your leads into paying customers and learn how to handle objections like a pro.
- People – Create a high performing team that delivers results so that you can take time out of your business.
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Report: Shia Matchmaking Event in Toronto, Canada |
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NASIMCO was proud to host a Shia Matchmaking Event hosted in Toronto, Canada for females and males aged 25-35 this past weekend. The one-day event, led by Sister Kulsum Dharamshi, was an outstanding success, with over 100 participants engaging in an eight-hour event.
Opening addresses were made by ISIJ Resident Aalim, Maulana Mohammad Rizvi, NASIMCO Secretary General MohamedArif Jagani, and ISIJ President Rizwan Khalfan.
NASIMCO would like to acknowledge the painstaking efforts of Sister Kulsum Dharamshi and her very capable volunteers, Mohamed Bhimani, Arif Chatoo, Sameen Chatoo, Aliya Dharamshi, Hasanain Dharamshi, Riyaz Dharamshi, Shiraz Hudda, Bilkis Jaffer, Zahra Jagani, Ruksana Kaba, Sayeda Ladak, Mohamed Ladak, Husseina Pirmohamed, Shabnees Siwjee, Mehboob Siwjee, Mubina Taki, Shabbir Taki and Aunali Walji, as well as our Kitchen Volunteers Rosie Datoo and Zaitun Somani.
Thank you to ISIJ of Toronto for hosting the event.
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"Dr Sibtain Panjwani captures 100 years of history of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries , their migration that turned into a quest for faith, identity, communal happiness and economic stability. It traces the origin of the Khoja community as well as its twists and turns before finally emerging as the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries. It is a remarkable contribution and a must read for anyone who wants to know their Khoja heritage"
How to Purchase
- NASIMCO Office between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Monday to Friday.
- Books can be shipped anywhere in North America for an additional shipping charge.
- Payment options include: Credit Card, Cash or E-Transfer (accounts@nasimco.org) . Please mention Book Purchase in the memo.
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For more information please call the office on 905-763-7512 or email us at secretariat@nasimco.org
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Spotlight: Center of Islamic Learning |
2023 has gotten off to a great start! The weekend of 28 and29 January was a buzzing TSP weekend!
A Teacher Skills Program (TSP) was held in Masumeen Islamic Center in Brampton and was attended by 13 dedicated teachers who made sure they turned up on time despite the extreme weather conditions. That shows true passion and commitment! The weekend was filled with exciting activities and learning and it was a phenomenal experience. The training was faciliated by Shehnaaz Somji and Sabira Manji and a big shout out to Sabira Nanji and Fasiha Sherally who helped with the set up. The Management and Admin Team of Masumeen Islamic Center was extremely helpful and supportive and ensured everyone was well looked after and comfortable over the two days. We welcome these beautiful souls to our TSP family!
There was a MicroTeach 2 held in Jaffari Community Center facilitated by Khalil Champsi on Saturday, January 28th. The teachers presented excellent lessons and the session was extremely effective. A big thank you to Mehdi Raza for all his help in setting up.
We have a TSP coming up in February in Jaffari Community Center and a big thank you to Al Qaim Madrasah for putting together a large group of teachers for this training. This training will be facilitated by Sayyid Aliraza Naqvi of UK and Shehnaaz Somji. We look forward to a great training!
On January 21st, we had a TSP Graduation Ceremony honoring 19 graduates who successfully completed their TSP journey and received their NCFE certification. Some of the special guests were Arif Jacksi (chairman of Nasimco) and Arifali Hirji (Hon. Secretary of WF), Kazim Pirmohamed (head of CIL), Sayyid Ali Naqvi and many of the facilitators from around the world. Congratulations to all the graduates on this achievement.
CIL’s Instagram is directed to support and provide information to all madrasah teachers in the region.
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Have you given your Khums for 2022? NASIMCO has resources to make your giving easier. |
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Sponsor a Student for just $1 a week! |
Well-documented research shows that there is a clear link between good nutrition, improved school performance and better overall health.
Sponsor a student in Kenya, where out of a total under-5 population of 7 million, 1.82 million children (26 percent) are suffering from chronic malnutrition (stunting or low height-for-age) (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) et al. 2015), where one in every 19 will not survive to his/her fifth birthday (KNBS et al. 2015).
Stunted children have poor physical growth and brain development, preventing them from thriving and living up to their full potential. With an estimated 2 million (26%) stunted children under the age of 5, Kenya is facing a crisis of malnutrition.
Help a child grow to his or her fullest potential, sponsor nutritious school lunches for children throughout three terms in 2023 for only $1 CAD a week.
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Download our NASIMCO app from the links below |
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North American Shia Ithna-asheri Muslim Communities Organization
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