The Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance (KMYA) – Message From the CEO

CEO Message

The Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance (KMYA) is an independent national youth network established in November 2003 to empower young Muslims through constructive and progressive engagement. KMYA goals are accomplished through capacity building, networking, dialogue, research, health related programs, information sharing and advocacy.

Since inception, KMYA have successfully implemented projects that have improved participation of young Muslims in nation building and democratic development in the country. Through this process, KMYA has realized that very little have been achieved by many organizations including government agencies in addressing concerns of the marginalized Muslim youth mainly due to  “strait jacket policy: one fits all”- it is assumed that programs targeting young people will automatically involve and benefit the youthful Muslims.

In our thinking informed by our past projects and activities, young Muslims require programs that are sensitive and reflective of their culture, values and traditions. The promulgation of the New Constitution in Kenya in August 2010 has provided an opportunity to focus specifically on the participation of the youth leadership in the devolved system of governance in pursuit of Vision 2030. KMYA is well positioned to play its role and contribute towards ensuring that the Muslim Youth play a meaningful role in rolling out the New Constitution in line with tenets of good governance, equity, justice and fairness.

More importantly, the organization’s strategic plan 2010-2015 will act as a guide for assessing performance and achievement of the results in the next five years. It provides clear strategies, objectives and outputs that will guide stakeholders in the implementation of projects and programs so as to accomplish the Alliance’s objectives. KMYA’s strategic direction is anchored around seven thematic areas, namely;

1.    Muslim Youth Leadership Development.
2.    Peace Building and Human Security.
3.    Democratic development.
4.    Media.
5.    Reproductive Health and other health related issues.
6.    Gender and other marginalized groups.
7.    Environmental Conservation.

On behalf of the Management Board, Staff and the membership of the Alliance, I welcome you to the KMYA’s electronic guesthouse- Karibu.

This piece is taken from the website of the Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance (KMYA).

See on-line at: http://www.kenyamuslims.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79&Itemid=58

Ummah Foundation

The Nairobi Masaajid Joint programme (NMJP) was founded in September 2003 as a response to the many challenges facing the Muslim Ummah and especially in redressing the lacunae created by un-coordinated response to issues and programmes.

In particular, it was felt that there were serious administrative lapses in the management of Iftar programme during the month of Ramadhan and the distribution of relief supplies in the drought stricken areas.

The desire of the initiative was to earn the pleasure of Allah while responding effectively to the needs and aspirations of the Muslim Ummah.

In synergy, the various masaajid and Madaaris agreed to define, streamline, coordinate and supplement the Iftaar, Zakat, etc, in order to achieve maximum coverage and utilization of funds and other materials collected, purchased and or donated for the benefit, utility and development of the Muslim Ummah.

The need for consolidation of the ummah into a formidable unit through a common approach to issues, opportunities and challenges was underscored as a central plank of the NMJP mandate. In short the joint effort was aimed at the realization of objectives as set out here under.

Objectives
The following objectives were set out at inception;

1. To avoid duplication of efforts in the distribution of food and other items
   
2. To increase coverage and distributions so as to reach as wide a population and geographical areas as possible
   
3. To implore individuals and institutions to come together for bulk and centralized purchasing, leading to better prices and hence improving both quantity and quality
   
4. To create a welfare programme for and disadvantaged and less privileged members of the community especially in areas of medication, education, enterprise, etc
   
5. To source for funds for the institutions listed above so as to sustain their activities as well as improve and upgrade their facilities
   
6. Undertake bulk buying for relief and Iftaar programmes so as to cut on costs as well as enhanced coordination and transportation
   
7. Invite other Masaajid and Institutions to join in the programme for increased efficiency and dialogue on future plans for expansion and development
   
8. To assess and address the needs of Muslims in Kenyan remands and Prisons

Membership

With a humble beginning of a couple of institutions at inception, the Nairobi Joint Masaajid has grown to become an authority on relief and Iftaar programmes. The founding members of the organization amongst others include the following;

• Jamia Mosque Nairobi
• Parklands Mosque
• Parkroad Mosque
• Rabita Mosque-Westlands
• Al-Momin Foundation
• Railways landhies Mosque
• Sadaka Mosque-Hurlingham
• Pangani Masjid and CCPC
• Masjid Nur South C
• Bilal Masjid, South C
• Bai-tul-Maal Masjid
• South B Masjid,
• Walda Islamic Centre
• Mahad Da’awah Organization
• Al-Furqan Training Institute
• Girls training Institute Pangani
• Anjuman Himayat Islam
• Crescent Medical Aid
• Al-Muntada Al-Islami Trust
• Muslim Youth Society

Growing into Ummah Foundation

For the last few years, NMJP has been operating under an informal structure to go about meeting their objectives. Alhamdulillah, we are now assuming a formal structure registered under the name UMMAH FOUNDATION. We are also widening our objectives to benefit a wider section of the Ummah.

Currently, the objectives range from enhancing unity to empowering the Ummah in all aspects; in education, health, social welfare and economic development.

A number of programmes are being run under the newly established UMMAH FOUNDATION. These programs range from issuance of relief food and wheel chairs, youth activities, women programs and Imam’s activities among others.

The latest project of the Foundation is an initiative to pool Zakat contributions into one basket for eventual distribution to those prescribed by the Shariah. All these are in the spirit of alleviating poverty and suffering amongst the Ummah.

Other objectives of the Foundation as spelt out in the trust deed include but are not limited to the following;

1. To further education and to establish, construct and maintain institutions of higher learning.
2. To alleviate hardships of the needy, orphans and poor by providing comprehensive preventive medical care
3. To provide relief and succour to those affected by natural calamities, victims of social unrest and other accidental happenings by providing food, medical aid, help in legal proceedings and claims.
4. 
   To propagate religious tolerance, teachings and understanding and respect of all religions and faiths and in particular Islam. Other objectives are auxiliary to the above.
   

Programmes

The policy formulation organ of the organization is the steering committee comprising representatives from member organizations and institutions. The steering committee has been meeting after every two weeks but has since been reduced into monthly meetings.

A secretariat for the implementation of programmes and activities has been established and is operational. The organization runs a number of programmes but for purposes of this paper, the following suffice.

1. Relief Food Distribution: This programme undertakes food distribution to famine, drought and disaster hit areas especially in the Northern and Eastern parts of the country. Last year and the better parts of this year have witnessed serious relief work in various parts of Eastern and North-Eastern Kenya. Discussions on long term measures aimed at generating alternative livelihoods for the affected areas are ongoing. Indeed a model village concept is being tested and if successful will constitute a major plank of the foundations programmatic engagement. In the meantime, continuous support in the manner and style of relief food supplies is inescapable if lives are to be saved and the affected people brought back to their original positions. An intervention framework is being designed for easier coordination and operations in future.
2. Iftar Support Programme: It is an established tradition of the organization to provide Iftar rations to the less privileged members of the community. In the just concluded Holy month of Ramadhan, our organization was able to provide Iftar food to a sizeable segment of the community. Suffice it to mention that the overriding objective of the foundation is to empower community members economically so as to be able to fend for themselves during this blessed period of Ramadhan. Plans are on course to factor in an economic package for the less privileged members of the community within the framework of the proposed Central Zakat Fund. The overriding intention is to discourage begging and promote production and sharing.
3. Imams Empowerment Programme: The organization appreciates the central role of Imams in the community and has initiated a programme that is specifically tailored at enhancing the capacity of Imams. Training workshops have been held in the past as well as induction courses. Consequently, imams have been accorded the requisite authority and are critical players in the foundations ongoing Zakat programme. A lot of support is therefore required if the dream of building the capacity of imams is to succeed. In future, periodic capacity building workshops on thematic issues are proposed especially on various contemporary issues and skills.
4. Media Engagement Programme: The media continues to play an important role in setting the socio-economic and political agenda of the society. As a result a framework is being generated around media engagement. It is therefore proposed that workshops will be organized for and with media practitioners with the objective of mainstreaming media in the community.
5. Halaal Certification Programme: Over and above regular programmes, the organization has been instrumental in starting off Halaal Certification Programme by proving the requisite secretariat support. Halaal meetings have been convened and records serviced and maintained at the instance of Ummah Foundation. Currently, plans are underway to open up independent offices for the initiative and suffice it to mention that ongoing operations are coordinated and facilitated from Ummah Foundation offices.
6. Central Zakat Fund: Currently Ummah Foundation is collecting Zakat and a central depository is open to all Muslims. The bulk of funds collected are aimed at improving the education standards of the Ummah by supporting bright students who are unable to proceed with their education as a result of financial incapacity. The Zakat funds are to be administered in accordance with the dictates of Sharia. Widows, orphans and poor members of the community are also poised to benefit from the programme through proactive empowerments initiatives.
7. Youth Programme: Youth Programme works to empower youth to participate actively in the shaping of the Muslim youth and societies in which they live and in improving the living conditions of the youth as a Muslim in today’ worlds. The activities under this programme include the following:-sector-wide activity, small scale funding, youth education support;

a. Sector wide activity

Ummah Foundation organizes seminars, training and workshop for youth groups in various areas as:-

– team building and group achievement
– fundraising and financial management
– lobbying and advocacy
– networking and partnership
– conflict resolution

b. Small scale funding

Ummah foundation is sourcing for funds to fund 5 youth groups for sustainability of group’s projects and also inculcating the idea of entrepreneurship in Muslim youths.

The groups presented their income generating activity (IGA) proposals as well as the following; feasibility survey, business plan and repayment programme. It is projected that Ummah Foundation will be able to source for funds and eventually enter into financial agreement by Inshaallah, January 2007. Proper Monitoring and Evaluation is already in place.

8. Youth Education Support Programme: Ummah Foundation will allocate 60% of its central Zakat collection to education
especially offering bursary to youth students who are bright and needy. Education is continuously assuming focus and priority over other programmatic areas because it is increasingly becoming apparent that education plays pivotal roles in modern society. Not only does education define and determine the pace and direction of development and societal progress, education dictates access to gainful opportunities, defines environment and generally the standard of life. In essence, education is life.

9. Community Outreach Programme: It is estimated that 1 in every 10 in Kenya and most of African countries have disability. The stigma of disability has been very destructive in the past.

– locked up by the parents
– mistreated because of stigma

It is for this reason that Ummah Foundation supports people with disability from poor families to have access to wheel chairs, prosthetic limbs and sewing machines, regardless of their gender, race and religion.

10. Prisoners Rehabilitation Programme (Affiliate): The programme aims at rehabilitating prisoners through Islamic da’wa by providing:-
– Islamic books , literature & lectures
– Food stuff and beddings
– Islamic wear (khamis)
– Water tanks for ablution and prayer mats
– Medical camps
Currently the programme has designed Islamic course for prisoners, identified teachers who will teach the course and lead Friday prayers in the prison and also in preparation to construct a prayer shade for Muslims prisoners both at Maximum and Medium Kamiti prison. Other activities in the programme are:-
– Organize Qurbani at Kamiti prison and also facilitate idd-ul- adhaha congregational prayer for Muslim prisoners in December 2006.
– Medical Camp and Legal Clinic for Muslim prisoners in January 2007
The programme is currently serving Muslims inmates in 20 prisons in Kenya

11. Women’s Programme: Ummah Foundation Women’s Programme aims at empowering Muslim sisters on varied issues. Discourses and workshops on thematic issues are held periodically and support programmes are currently ongoing particularly on women prison visits and hospital visits. Plans are in the pipeline to generate economic empowerment initiatives aimed at giving capacity to the economically weak.

Conclusion

While the organization is still at formative and elementary stages, it is becoming apparent that a lot of expectations are being generated. As a result, the needs obtaining currently by far outweigh our capacity.

More-over, Education, Unity and Development are currently assuming prominence in terms of programmatic engagements. It is therefore imperative that like minded institutions and individuals are mobilized ostensibly for partnership and networking around issues of mutual interest and benefits.

CONTACTS
Village Plaza Block A, Apartment A2, Ngara
P.O. Box 58717-00200, City Square
Tel: 254-20-3748770/1
Fax: 254-20-3748774
E-mail: ummahfoundation@yahoo.com

This piece is taken from the website of the Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

See on-line at: http://www.islamkenya.com/html/ummah.html

The Islamic Foundation

Introduction
The Islamic Foundation is an educational, charitable and welfare organisation. It is a non-political and non-sectarian body working for the welfare of humanity. Its purpose is to foster mutual understanding, closer co-operation and fellowship between people belonging to various religious faiths, ideologies and cultures.

Activities
The Islamic Foundation is involved in a wide range of activities ranging from producing and disseminating religious and educational literature to the running of orphanages, establishment of hospitals and clinics, madrassas, schools, vocational training centres, youth clubs, libraries, and the construction and management of mosques.

The Foundation has established and is running a number of centres in various towns of Kenya, and also plans to establish many more such centres in various towns with dire needs.

In short, the Foundation is working for the uplift of the less fortunate members of our society. A glimpse of our activities can be had by the study of the following:

Educational Projects
In view of the importance of education in nation building especially the youth, Islamic Foundation has established Islamic Institutes for Islamic Studies and schools in various parts of Kenya i.e. College of Islamic Studies, Mombasa, Al-Falah Madrassa, Wabera Primary School & Al-Falah Nursery School, Isiolo and Machakos Muslim Institute, Machakos Muslim Nursery School and Sayyidah Fatimah Girls Primary School Garbatulla.

Children Homes
Presently besides the 300 hundred students for Islamic Studies in hostels, over 400 orphaned and destitute children are looked after by the Foundation through its 3 Children Homes in Isiolo, Nyeri and Machakos. Sayyidah Fatimah Girls Children Home in Garba Tulla is in its completion stages and will cater for 300 orphan girls.

Construction of Mosques
Islamic Foundation has constructed over 70 mosques in various parts of Kenya.

Publications

1. Translation and commentary of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an in Swahili language. “Qurani Takatifu” and in Luganda Language “Qurani Entukuvu” which are the first authentic translations.
2. Published I.R.E. syllabus for schools and 55 different titles of Islamic books and pamphlets in Kiswahili and English.
   

The Foundation has established and is running a number of centres in various towns of Kenya, and also plans to establish many more such centres in various towns with dire needs.

Baraka Farm
Baraka Farm near Isiolo on 800 acres of land given by the Kenya Government is being developed for agricultural, ranching, poultry and fish farming purposes.

Irrigation project of Baraka Farm and its dam taking water by gravitation from Isiolo River is a unique project. Producing an uphill flow of about 35 feet of evincing wonder has had much interest from high Government and foreign agricultural officials.

Health Care and Welfare Activities
We also undertake carrying out the following welfare activities with much room for expansion.

Providing free medical services to the poor and destitute, humanitarian aid to refugees and the starving in famine struck areas, provision of morning and evening meals (Suhoor and Iftar) in mosques during Ramadhan, assisting poor and deserving Muslim students and providing various schools with I.R.E. teachers.

CONTACTS

Any queries, suggestions or further information concerning The Islamic Foundation: –

E-mail: islamicf@iconnect.co.ke
Tel: +254 (20) 4453285
Fax: +254 (20) 4453281
P.O. Box 30611 GPO, (00100) Nairobi, Kenya
Physical Address: 233 School Lane, Westlands, Nairobi.
(Near Westlands Primary School).

This piece is taken from the website of the Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

See on-line at: http://www.islamkenya.com/html/ifoundation.html

Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM)

INTRODUCTION

Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) is the umbrella body of all the Muslim Organizations, Societies, Mosques Committees and Groups in Kenya. The members of the Council are these Organizations, Societies, Committees and groups affiliated to it and not individual Muslims. The population of Kenya is 30 million (thirty million). The Muslims constitute thirty percent. This translates to 10 million (ten million) Muslims.

WHY WAS SUPKEM FORMED?
Muslims in Kenya as in any part of the world have different local problems and needs. To solve these problems, Groups, Committees, Societies and Organizations are formed. Each of these Organizations aims at improving the life of its members; and by life it means the short life on the surface of the earth (Dun’ya) and the eternal life hereafter (Akhera).

These Organizations may be approaching the same issues and problems in uncoordinated ways and may be duplicating them. Efforts to bring about the coordination of these activities and common approach to issues and problems led to the idea of the formation of Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims. The council was formed with a clear vision of a united and therefore strong Muslim Community in the country. A community to be recognized in the country.

A community whose contributions in national development would not only be enhanced through unity but would also not be taken for granted. A community with clear, strong and established links with the Kenya Government and with the outside world.

The Muslims had been discussing the idea and by the Grace of Allah, the idea was strengthened by the visit of Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Mahmoud Asswawaaf who was sent from Saudi Arabia by the late king Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Soudy (Rahmatullah aleihi) who helped to form such Supreme bodies in quite a number of African Countries. The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) was formed in May 1973 following the holding of a General Conference at Qur ‘an house, Mfangano Street, Nairobi Kenya.

VISION
The Council was formed with a clear vision of a united and therefore, strong Muslim community in the country. A community whose contributions in national development would be approached and recognized through unity of purpose. A community with clear, strong and established links with the Kenya government and with other local and international Development partners.

THE GOAL OF THE COUNCIL
To carry out and discharge in every way possible the obligations, duties and responsibilities Muslims owe as a Community to Islam and bring about thespirit of brotherhood, unity among Muslims in Kenya.

THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE COUNCIL
The main objectives of SUPKEM are;
i. To promote the growth of united efforts by its member organizations in all matters beneficial to the progress of Islam and the Muslim Ummah,
ii. To facilitate corporation and collaboration between member Organizations in their programs of activities and to serve as agents for conciliations in the event of disputes or misunderstandings arising between any of the Organizations, whenever called upon,
iii. To provide a single channel of communication with outside world and with the Government of Kenya on any matter touching on the FAITH, INTEGRITY and the GENERAL WELFARE of Muslims,
iv. To refrain from being partisan, that is taking sides in political wrangles BUT to stand firm on political issues which have direct or indirect effect on the Muslim Ummah,
v. To act as a coordinator, advisor and spokesman for all Muslim Organizations in Kenya so as to provide a UNITED STAND,
vi. To set up and establish Islamic projects such as education Institutions which could offer both secular and Islamic studies to the Muslim youth.

COVERNANCE
The Council’s activities are run from its secretariat in Nairobi with staff who implement the decisions of the National Executive Committee that is elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Executive Committee exercises its mandate and nominates some deserving Muslims to run several directorates and to sit on the Executive Committee.
All the members of the Executive Committee volunteer their time and therefore are not paid for their services. The paid up Secretariat is very small due to the financial constraints and this is the biggest drawback. Most of the work is done by members of the Executive Committee on voluntary basis during their spare time.

THE STRENGTH OF THE COUNCIL
The Council has Executive Committee Members who work purely on voluntary basis. This to a greater extend has enabled the Council to make some progress as building its capacity at the grass roots level.

THE COUNCILS ACHIEVEMENTS
1) Through collaboration and cooperation with its member Organizations and with the assistance from well wishing international donors especially the Islamic Development Bank (1DB), the Council has initiated development projects on behalf of the Community

Among this projects and programs are;

• Kenya Muslim Academy which is providing the much needed Islamic environment and opportunity for Muslim boys to pursue the secondary education (the school was put up by I.D.B and the Mosque by Africa Muslim Agency).

• The Maragua Muslim Girls Secondary School build by I.D.B. This is a recent program for the Muslim Girls to study and live under Islamic environment. This project needs a lot of support from donors.

• A bursary program under which money is disbursed annually to deserving Muslim students studying in secondary schools.

• Administration of the I.D.B Scholarship programme which has seen about 140 young Muslim men and women train as Doctors and Engineers in Turkish Universities. Most of these students have come back and are gainfully employed to the benefit of the Community and the nation at large.

• Kendu Young Secondary school in Kendu Bay – providing secular and Islamic studies to Muslim boys and girls/and is open to non- muslim students.

2) The Council in its capacity as the Umbrella Organization negotiated with the Government of Kenya and secured.

• The registration of the Islamic Teachers Training College
• The resolution of the land issue for Islamic Institutions
• The facilitation of the Kadhis Court.

3) The Council has mobilized and advised the Muslim members of Parliament (MPs) by arranging seminars to prepare them whenever BILLS of particular interest to Muslims are being debated in the parliament.

IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMMES
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims in collaboration with the Kenya Government and in Partnership with donor Communities was involved in the implementation of the following programmes;

• The National Civic Education Program (NCEP) funded by Like minded Donors (LiMid) between June 2001 andJune 2002

• The Kenya Domestic Observation Program (K-DOP) also funded by LiMid that observed events leading up to and including the General Elections of 29th December 2002

• National situational analysis and KAPB study on HIV/AIDS among Muslim populations countrywide funded by the National Aids Control Council between November 2002 and January 2004.

• The First Muslim Leaders Consultative Conference on HIV/AIDS held at the Reef Hotel, Mombasa in October 2003 with Action-Aid Kenya.

• A Thematic Workshop on Muslim HIV/AIDS Policy at the Reef Hotel Mombasa in April 2004 with funding from Action-Aid Kenya.

• Family Health International Madrássa and Imams’ Curriculum

• Civic education towards referendum on Constitution Review Process

CHALLENGES FACING MUSLIMS
To realize real unity of the Community
To mobilize the community to support its visions and programs
To effectively function as the legitimate mouth piece of the community on National and International issues.
To impact upon the Government and other institutions to realize that Muslims are indeed what they are, about one third of the Kenyan population.

APPEAL TO WELL WISHERS
SUPKEM is run by volunteers in their spare time and using secretarial services from their places of work or from well wishers. For SUPKEM to effectively execute its intended objectives and goals it requires:

• A strong fully paid up administrative Secretariat whose budget is Kshs. 1,000,000 per month.
• An endowment (Trust or Waqf) so that the Council can be assured of a standing income.
• Independent media facilities to include print, radio and T.V.
• Hospital and funding for construction of the proposed offices as per photograph.

CONCLUDING REMARKS
In spite of all the short comings and problems SUPKEM is facing, by the UNLIMITED GRACE OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH (SWT) it has made an impact on the Government and outsiders both friendly and hostile to Islam, and SUPKEM is working very hard to establish the recognition of the Muslim Ummah in Kenya and beyond.

CONTACTS

Tel: 216963/216965
Fax: 243109
P.O.BOX 45163- 00100,
Nairobi.
email: ncep@supkem.or.ke

LOCATION

ISLAMIA HSE,
Moktar Daddah Street /Njugu Lane Nairobi.

This piece is taken from the website of the Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

See on-line at: http://www.islamkenya.com/html/supkem.html

Nairobi Muslim Academy

Nairobi Muslim Academy opened its doors on 1st January 1995 following a resolution by the Annual General meeting of Nairobi Islamic Association (South ‘C’) on 4th March 1994.

VISION
Nairobi Muslim Academy is committed to be a leading educational centre that provides excellent intergrated Islamic and Secular education
Our institution has since its inception in 1995, strived to keep strengthening and expanding on its vision which includes providing education from the level of nursery to high school.

Through continuous improvement and expansion, Nairobi MuslimAcademy has been able to set the highest attainable standards both academically and morally.

With the guide of Allah (S.W.T), we have been able to keep to 014t school motto “Forge ahead in Islam and Knowledge” which guides us to attain and maintain the visidn of Nairobi Muslim Academy.

MISSION
Nairobi Muslim Academy was established on the basis of providing Education for the Muslim ummah who during the colonial period were lagged behind and denied education chances because of keeping to their faith.

The management board of Nairobi Muslim Academy saw the need to estab!sh an Islamic school that provided an Islamic environment for our children so as to mould them in the best way possible.

This mission was made possible by the inception of Nairobi Muslim Academy in 1995 on the same ground with Masjid Nur which provides the best Islamic environment.

The mission was also to provide a wholistic quality education based on Islamic values and principles. That is offering both Islamic studies and secular studies which prepares the pupils for the outside world and the hereafter thus producing an all rounded student.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide affordable quality education to our Muslim children who are the leaders of tomorrow
• Operate and manage an efficient Islamic institution on sustainable and manageable basis
• Provide ample Islamic environment for our Muslim children and ummah at large
• Facilitate da’awa and Islamic activities within the school environment
• Mould the tarbia and akhlaq of pupils
• Enable the pupils face the future and make then responsible citizens with good morals
• Liase with Muslim organizations that share our values to help us realize our objectives
• Produce men and women who are not only tolerant but are able to fully participate with Muslims and people of other faiths in National development

CONTACTS

PHYSICAL LOCATION
Situated in South ‘C’ at the junction of Muhoho Avenue / Oleshapara next to Masjid Nur

POSTAL ADRESS:
Nairobi Muslim Academy
P.O Box 18421 —00500 Nairobi
Tel No. 609140 Fax: 609744
Cell phone: 0721 427 488
Email: cms@ swiftkenya.com

This piece is taken from the website of Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

See on-line at: http://www.islamkenya.com/html/nma.html

Muslim Students’ Association-University of Nairobi

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatu
(May peace,Mercy and Blessing of Allah be Upon you)

Welcome to the University of Nairobi Muslim Students’ Association’s official profile.

MSA-UN was founded in the spirit of unifying students in the university towards the cause of Islam.

Motto:
The society’s motto is the Quranic verse: “Hold fast to the covenant of Allah and do not be disunited” [Al-Imran 103]

Vision:
To be the media through which muslim students participate actively in the propagating. Islam by fostering co-operation,unity and development of the Muslim Ummah, guided by the Holy Quran and Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad [Peace be Upon Him]

It is our hope, Insha-allah, that you will benefit from this website.
Please feel free to contact us via email and to make any comments that will Insha-allah help us to make our website and our organization better.
Wa Billahi Tawfiq

CONTACTS

Chairman:+254722508610
Vice Chairman: +254724378304
Webmaster:+254721765404
Email: msa_un@yahoo.com
P.O Box 2525 KNH,00100 Nairobi
KENYA

This piece is taken from the website of the Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

See on-line at: http://www.islamkenya.com/html/msaun.html

Muslim Association of Kenyatta University (MAKU)

Muslim association of Kenyatta University (MAKU) is a registered Muslim association at Kenyatta University. It was formed the year 1981 by the students of Kenyatta University, and then called Kenyatta University College. The association comprises of the Muslim students, the teaching as well as non-teaching staff of this university.

Its role is to coordinate all Muslim students’ welfare and Islamic activities in the campus through correct Islamic knowledge and education, maku provides students with tools they need to develop and maintain students’ Muslim identity in the face of challenges posed by today’s melting-pot.

Over the past few years, the number of Muslim students admitted to the university has increased fairly due to introduction of the self sponsored programme.we have substantive number in the three campuses: Main, Ruiru and Parklands campuses.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

1. To promote understanding of the Islamic faith to (Muslims and non-Muslims).
2. To strengthen the unity, brotherhood and sisterhood of the Muslims.
3. To encourage the study of and practice of Islam.
4. To elucidate some of the misconceptions about Islam.

STRUCTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION
The association has always endeavored to serve the interests of the Muslim community at large. We have been conducting our programme to suit our members as well as the Muslims from our environs.

In its quest to deliver this services, the association is diversely organized into various committees that cater for the needs of our members.
The basic structure is the executive wing then followed by the following committees and departments;

1. Treasury department
   -finance and investment committee
2. Da’awa department
   -library department
   -Al-mizan department
   -mosque department
   -welfare department
3. Alumni department
4. Ladies wing

OFFICE BEARERS ACADEMIC YEAR 2006\2007

1. Abdiwahid M.Noor chairman
2. Khamis M.Mwasiwa vice-chairman
3. Muhumed D.shurie sec-Gen
4. Rahma Abdullahi chairlady
5. Mgalla M.Rajab org. sec
6. SalimA.Salim ass.org.sec
7. Salma Issa treasurer
8. Hussein Hassan ass.treasurer
9. Islam Said da’awa coordinator
10. Halima Ibrahim ass.da’awa coordinator
11. Ahmed Adan Abdikadir librarian
12. Aysha Mohamed ass.librarian
13. Abdalla Swaleh student imam
14. Hassan Mohamed chief editor
15. Hashim Musa namsa rep’
16. Said A. Said sports coordinator
17. Hassan Noor ruiru rep’
18. Ahmed Noor parklands rep’

ACTIVITIES

• Thursdays gathering
• Rallies/workshop/sports day
• Outreach programme-children fund
• Da’awa programme
• Inter-faith dialogue
• Ramadhan and eid programmes

FACILITIES

1. MAKU office
2. Library
3. Various prayer rooms
4. Mosque site-construction has just began.

OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY IMAM

University has imam: sheikh abdallah kheir.the office coordinates all Muslims students welfare matters on the campus and conducts the counselling

PATRON
The association has also patron. The patron is Dr.ahmed shakil.lecturer at sociology department

CONTACTS

• Abdiwahid Mohamed Noor (chairman) -0720780200
• Muhumed Dubow Shurie (Sec.Gen) -0721805098
• Sheikh Abdallah Kheir (Uni. Imam) -0722861138
• Dr.Ahmed Shakil (Patron) -0733779500

E-MAIL Maku-muslimz@lycos.com

This piece is taken from the website of the Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

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Maahad Daawah Organization

ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS

• AL FURQAN INSTITUTE

Based in spacious 11 acre site at Maili Tisa town, near the border town of Namanga. Offering 5 year course in higher Islamic studies

• Relief & Rehabilitation

Famine, Drought, water, Iftar relief distribution country wide.

• Welfare

Orphans, widow’s upkeep, medical, social & other community based welfare.

• Daawah Activities

Youth camps, seminars, publications etc.

• Student Sponsorship

Assistance for secondary, Colleges & University students.

• Qurbani / Udhiyya Program

Sale of Qurbani live goats and Udhiyya program during Eid Ul Adha festivals.

• Mosque & Madrassa

Construction of Mosques on full finance available basis, maintenance of Madrassa.

• Income Generation

1. Money tins

Placement of money tins in various premises, homes supermarkets, as way of collection of funds for its activities

2. Honey products sales
Direct pure honey from its farm at Alfurqan Institute Maili Tisa Centre.

3. Charity Walk
Annual or Bi Annual walk to raise funds for specific projects

4. Souvenir Gifts
Sale of Bags, stickers, pens t-shirts with Maahad Daawah Organization/Alfurqan Training Institute logo

CONTACTS
visit www.maahad.org or contact info@maahad.org

This piece is taken from the website of Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

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Madina Centre

BACKGROUND

Madina Centre Complex is a unique Islamic activity that was started by a small group of committed Muslims in 1993 led by Brother Murad E Murad, to mainly serve the Muslim community of the Golf course area in the Kibera District, of Nairobi, which has a population of 200,000 of whom 50,000 are Muslims.

ACTIVITIES
Starting with the building of the main Mosque, the management committee realized that other critical amenities were needed: a Madrassa was started and today over 120 children use the facilities and instructions of the Madrassa. Then it was decided to drill a fresh water borehole, given the frequent water shortages in Nairobi. The 300 meter deep Madina Borehole water is freely supplied to the surrounding community, and this has enhanced the goodwill among Muslims and non-Muslims.

PROJECT BENEFITS

When completed, the Madina Medical Plaza will add much value and excellence to the already popular and well utilized Mosque, Madrassa and free Water services. It is important to note that the Madina Medical Plaza project will deliver badly needed subsidized medical services and facilities.

MANAGEMENT

The Madina Centre Mosque is managed by a sub-committee of seven. The committee’s main function is to serve as an advisory board and to assist the chairman in the day to day management of the Mosque.

APPEAL
Madina Centre Plaza has now taken form and shape. The project has assumed a life of its own and nothing can stop its eventual completion, for the glory of Allah and the service of man. We humbly appeal for your support.

CONTACTS

MADINA CENTRE
P.O.Box 43577 – 00100, Nairobi
Tel: 254-20-2725175
Mobile Number: 254 722 721 055
Email: info@madinacentre.co.ke

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Kenya: Family Resource Centre – Islamic Marriages Bureau

Islamic Marriage Bureau at Family Resource Centre (FRC) was set up with the aim of facilitating sustainable Marriages and blissful Family life within the context of Islam. It is a Charitable Trust dealing with challenges facing the Muslim Youth, Family and Marital issue within the Islamic Community

Our History
FRC was initiated in July 2002 after concerns were raised within the Community of rising erosion of Islamic Family value and high rate of Inter Marriage between Muslims youth and non Muslim while our eligible and respectable ladies wait for suitors without success. We assist the Muslim Youth find suitable spouse of their choice according to the Sunnah of Prophet (SAW)

Our Activities

• Facilitate the process of spouse selection
• Offer counseling services to Muslim on Drugs and HIV/Aids
• Pre Marital and Marital Counseling
• Organize seminars, lectures and workshops for the purpose of educating the Ummah on Family Issues
• Empower the youth and parents in reproductive health issue

Our Objectives

• Identify challenges facing our Muslim Youth.
• To Empower the youth to deal with the challenges of the modern society.
• To facilitate spouse selection and accessibility.

Identify challenges in parenting and empower the community with knowledge and skills on parenting.

We urge all our Muslim brothers and sisters who would benefit from this centre to come forward register with us for only 300/=. We would also like to assure everyone that all information you may submit to us is treated with utmost confidentiality while promoting respect &modesty for all parties concerned.

FRC is situated at Jamia Mosque Administration Block floor.
For any information please feel free to call on us.

We are open:

• Monday- Friday 9:00Am- 4:00Pm
• Saturday 9.OOAm- 1:OOPm

CONTACTS

Tel: 344129
Mobile: 0723716796

This piece is taken from the website of the Jamia Masjid Nairobi.

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