NASIMCO concluded its 43rd Annual Conference, held from May 19-21, 2023 at Al Mahdi Islamic Center, SIJNY, in Hicksville, New York.

NASIMCO was proud to host a Shia Matchmaking Event hosted for females and males as a parallel event during the Conference. The one-day event, led by Sister Kulsum Dharamshi, was an outstanding success, with over 80 participants engaging in an eight-hour event.

Opening addresses were made by Resident Aalim, Sheikh Bilal Hussain, and SIJNY Chair Lady Habeeba Jacksi.

Thank you to our program volunteers:

Abbas Fazal, Abbas Jaffer, Azmina Dinani, Hasanain Dharamshi, Batul Ladak, Femy Aziz , Inayat Habib, Mehnaz Khalfan- Khimji, Musadiq Bhalloo, Ruhiya Habib, Rumayla Bhalloo, Sameera Dinani, Shazia Jivraj and Sukaina Jooma

On May 21st, the Center of Islamic Learning (CIL) had the pleasure of hosting the 2nd CIL Teachers Conference in New York, in parallel to the annual NASIMCO conference. The Conference was attended by Madrasah Management, Teachers, Administrators and Staff from all over North America including Florida, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania.

In addition to having a WF MCE update from Sh. Safder Jaffer, the CIL Team also provided updates on Tarbiyah and Quran curricula, TSP Training, Kajabi online self-learning tools and Social Media initiatives The highlight of the event were the interactive group discussions facilitated by Sh. Bilal Hussein along with our CIL training facilitators. The discussion topics explored current trending issues impacting our youth/students, and how we can address these issues from the standpoint of being educators. Among the topics discussed were: the impact of Social Media such as TikTok and Snapchat, the influence of drugs being legalized and available as edibles, protecting students from fake news and cyberbullying, and ensuring the Quran maintains a strong presence in our day-to-day lives.

We are truly thankful to all those who attended and took advantage of the opportunity the CIL Team and NASIMCO provided.

The attendees of the CIL Teachers Conference also had the phenomenal impact of demonstrating to the Jamaat delegates in attendance what CIL does, the impact of the training on the teachers, and why teachers from near and far were willing to take time out to attend such an event with so much enthusiasm. In fact, we were able to make an impact on minds and wallets alike, and alhamdulillah got pledges from donors of over $50K towards CIL activities.

We would not have been able to have such an impact without the attendance and support of those who attended the conference!

Based on the pledges received, our CIL team is already working on a revised lineup of training and CIL events for the year. In the meantime, here are some memorable moments from the CIL Teachers Conference.

The community bazaar was a vibrant showcase of culture, creativity, and community spirit. Vendors from across North America came together to share their talents, products, and services in a lively and bustling marketplace. The bazaar featured an array of booths and stalls, offering a diverse range of goods, including artisan crafts, traditional clothing, delicious food, and much more. Attendees had the opportunity to explore and support local businesses, engage in conversations with fellow community members, and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of our collective heritage.

Murtaza Ladha

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Ali Sachedina

Posthumously Presented To

Marhuma Gulshanbai Hasham

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Marhum Gulam Jivraj

Posthumously Presented To

Marhum Mustafa G.R. Jaffer

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Presented to Dr. Mohamed Raza Dungersi

A new episode of Sukoon - A Muslim Wellness Podcast is out now!

Our special guest this month is Sheikh Bilal Hussain, resident alim at SIJNY. Join us in a journey towards holistic wellness within an Islamic framework..

The podcast is hosted by Sr. Farhana Kassamali. Check out Episode Five now!

NASIMCO is happy to announce the second course offering with Kaizen Consulting Group, the Winning Business Plan, a four week course for small business owners.