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IMWA!
History: Indian Muslims residing in
Kuwait were feeling for a long time to have a representation to
discuss their socio economical problems and to feel togetherness
in upholding the values of Islamic teaching. In 1995 a group of
leading Indian Muslims living in Kuwait met and worked together
to frame the common objective. An all India body representing
Muslims from all the states of India who were leaving in Kuwait
to bring them under the banner of an association which was later
named as Indian Muslim Welfare Association.
First EC was formed in 1995 with following members under the
president-ship of Dr. Masood Athar.
After every two years elections were held during 1997, 1999,
2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007. Initially the EC comprised of 11
members which were later extended to 15.
IMWA believes in representing Indian Muslims residing in Kuwait
and it is registered with Indian Embassy and Alhamdolillah has
maintained a good rapport by coming up to contribute at any
national or international calamity. It has always conducted
programs that bring people together and serve not only Muslims
but all the communities living in Kuwait. IMWA upholds
secularism and believes in national integration and conducts
programs accordingly.
Our Vision:
To bring cohesive understanding among Muslims living in
Kuwait from all over India at one platform to be able to cut
through illusions of contemporary nihilism and materialism as
per teachings of Islam.
Objectives:
- To have an association to
initiate and implement effective program for
economic, social, and educational progress of
Muslims as well as other communities.
- To inculcate teaching of Islam in
order to create an ideal community to foster the
feelings of fraternity and brotherhood among all
human beings.
- To promote educational activities
by organizing seminars, lectures, counseling of
students for career development and creation of
awareness on current affaires.
- To organize social get-together,
artistic and literary activities, competitive and
recreational sports.
- To create liaison with Government
of India for the implementation of educational and
welfare programs and co-operate with local
authorities.
Membership:
Membership
of IMWA is open to Indian Muslims residing in Kuwait. The
Executive Committee shall have the exclusive right to accept or
reject an application for the membership without assigning any
reason.
Click Here for further information about the IMWA
membership.
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12th AGM
Annual
General Body Meeting of IMWA - Kuwait (Indian Muslim Welfare
Association, Kuwait) was held on Friday, 4th May 2007 at 7.00
p.m at the Banquet Hall of Delhi Durbar Restaurant, Salmiya. The
AGM commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur'an.
Secretary's report and Treasurer's report were read out. The
Proceedings of AGM, selection of new office bearers and
formation of new executive committee for the year 2007-2009 were
part of the evening program. Outgoing president Dr. Ahmed Gazi
delivered the presidential address. Mr. Tariq Aziz, the election
commissioner, announced names of newly elected office
bearers and executive committee members for the year 2007 - 2009:
The Office Bearers for the year 2007 - 2009:
Mir Ibrahim Ali
Khan, President
Muzammil
Malik, Vice-President
Iqbal
Soofi, General Secretary
Israr
Ahmed , Joint Secretary
Iftakhar
Ahmed, Treasurer
Dr.
Mohammed Naeemuddin, Joint Treasurer
The
Executive Committee members for the year 2007 – 2009:
Kareem
Irfan
Syed
Saleem Sulaiman
Saleem
Desai
Mohammed
Manshauddin
Farhan
Wasay
Alimiya
M.Ticklay
Mohammed
Hussain Mujeebulla
Nooruddin Yusuf
Mohammed
Munaf Bukhari
13th AGM
13th
Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 23rd May 2008 at the
banquet of Delhi Durbar Classic in Salmiya, soon after the
Maghrib prayers. Mohammed Hussain Mujeebullah recited the verses
from Holy Qur'an to mark the official commencement of the
proceedings of Annual General Meeting. The AGM formally passed
the resolution of condolence on the demise of His Highness the
Father Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Saad Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
who passed away on 13th May 2008.
The president of IMWA, Mir Ibrahim Ali Khan stated that IMWA was
founded in the year 1995 with the aim of providing a common
platform for the Indian Muslims residing in Kuwait to work
cooperatively for the welfare of the community and the society.
He also explained the objectives of IMWA to the floor and
mentioned its successful past events like series of Islamic
lectures, health seminars and mega events.
The Treasurer, Iftakhar Ahmed presented the audited financial
statement for the last year which was passed by the floor.
Minutes of 12th AGM were also approved and passed by the floor
after reviewing the same.
The General Secretary of IMWA Iqbal Soofi presented annual
secretarial report highlighting major events for the year,
including IMWA's prestigious Ramadan Competition, Awards
Conferral Ceremony, participation in community gatherings
arranged by the Indian Embassy, Family Get-together on occasion
of Eid, Educational Trips for the students of Indian schools,
religious lectures and media activities of IMWA.
Israr Ahmed, Joint Secretary, performed vote of thanks.
President of FIMA, Mukhtar Marouf spoke on the occasion
emphasizing the importance of media activities, he was present
during the proceedings of AGM. Mohammed Abdul Azeem convened the
evening program. The AGM concluded with the dinner. |
