The Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW) hosted its 20th Presentation Dinner in Sydney on Sunday 20 August 2023 at Dar-ul-Islam in Bonnyrigg for a reunion of families and advice on Shariah-compliant investments.
IFEW Presentation Dinners are organised to develop mutual understanding between IFEW, MEFF and Seena Inc, publishers of AMUST with community leaders in Sydney, with short presentations followed by a dinner in a family atmosphere.
The event also provided a reunion of Ahmad (Indian origins) and Taleb (Lebanese origins) families who lived as neighbours with close bonds for more than 10 years in Hurstville, almost 40 years ago.
The formal program commenced with a welcome by Mr Zohair Ahmad, IFEW President, giving a history of IFEW with the development of the extended family through display of photos and milestones in achievements of IFEW for the last 40 years.
Mr Ali Khalil, Head of Head of Client Relationships & Community Engagement from Crescent Wealth explained the unique features of Islamic super and various services and activities offered by the Crescent Foundation, Crescent Institute and Crescent Finance.
Mrs Mehar Ahmad showcased unique projects run by Seena Inc every year including Women’s Retreat, Accessible FunFest, Grandparents Day and its highly successful project AMUST now in its 10th year of production.
Mr Rehan Ahmed from HalalStocks.Co
Mr Rehan Ahmed from HalalStocks.Co explained about high performance halal investments on the stock market and mechanisations of Waqf Engine through House of Sadaqa for charitable purposes.
Mr Najm Ahmad, Vice President, MEFF recalled the legacy of MEFF and preparations for 39th Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair on Sunday 28 April 2024
Shaikh Dr Kamal Taleb, Imam of the Roselands Mosque recalled the legacy of Dr Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad who inspired him at a young age to interrupt his universities studies here in Sydney and study Islam at Madinah University where he devoted more than 20 years studying up to PhD level.
He gave an update on the Hurstville/Carlton mosque and finally advised on practicing the Islamic values of Sabr (patience) during calamities, Shukr (thanksgiving) for blessings and Istighfar (repentance) after committing mistakes.
Mr Usaid Khalil, Secretary General of IFAM
Mr Usaid Khalil, Secretary General of IFAM introduced its nationwide structure and activities in the field of daawah, charities and community development and the first international IFAM convention being held on Sat 30 Sep to Sun 1 Oct at Rosehill, Sydney.
At the conclusion of the formal program and Isha prayer IFEW dinner was held hosted by Rahat And Abul Fateh Siddiqui.
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