Have you paid your KHUMS?

Have you paid your KHUMS?

‘Khums’ literally means ‘one-fifth’. In Islamic law, it refers to an obligatory (wajib) religious tax which one must pay on several things, the most common of which is surplus income from earnings and gains. The amount of khums one must pay on surplus income is 20%. If you’ve never fulfilled this religious obligation before or [...]

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The World Federation of KSIMC and the Jaffer Family Foundation of New York Collaboration

The World Federation of KSIMC and the Jaffer Family Foundation of New York Collaboration

The World Federation of KSIMC (TWF), the Jaffer Family Foundation of New York and its international arm, United Global Initiative (UGI), signed an MOU on 21st November 2022, to enhance collaboration in various sectors in humanitarian services to our Community and beyond. With the spirit of service espoused by both organisations, it is envisaged that the joint [...]

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Madinah al-Ilm Course in Iraq

Madinah al-Ilm Course in Iraq

The World Federation of KSIMC in partnership with Africa Federation (AFED), the Council of European Jamaats (CoEJ), the North American Shia Ithna-asheri Muslim Communities (NASIMCO), Federation of Australasian Communities (FAC), India Federation, Pakistan Federation and Dubai Jamaat are providing  an exceptional opportunity for youths to receive spiritual guidance and undergo an experience that will change their lives. If you are [...]

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One on One with Alhaj Safder Jaffer – WF President

One on One with Alhaj Safder Jaffer – WF President

Tune in to an exclusive interview where the President of WF - Alhaj Safder Jaffer, gives a reflection on questions covering the first year in office, for the term 2021-2024. Branchez-vous sur une interview exclusive où le Président de WF - Alhaj Safder Jaffer, donne une réflexion sur des questions couvrant la première année de mandat, pour le [...]

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President Visits the UK for the Opening of Wessex & Peterborough Centres – June 2022

President Visits the UK for the Opening of Wessex & Peterborough Centres – June 2022

The WF President, Alhaj Safder Jaffer, visited the UK in mid June 2022 to attend the opening ceremonies of Dar al Zahra (as) Centre in Wessex, and the New Al-Qaaem site in Peterborough.  These were held on the weekend of 11/12 June 2022, coinciding with the the wiladah of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a). Opening Ceremony - Dar al Zahra (as) Centre [...]

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