Salamun Alaykum Warahmatullah, 

Congratulations to the Imam of our Time, AJTF, and to all of you on the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS)! 

Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) lived for only 28 years, and his Imamat lasted approximately six years. Despite his short life and the challenges of his time, he dedicated himself to guiding the community and nurturing students and narrators who helped preserve and transmit the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (AS).

His life reminds us that a person's impact is not measured by the length of their life, but by the knowledge, guidance, and legacy they leave behind.

May we continue to learn from the life and teachings of Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS). 

What’s Happening Across NASIMCO

There is a lot happening across NASIMCO, and we’re excited to share a few highlights with you this month.

Earlier in September 2026, six delegates represented NASIMCO at the latest WF EXCO Conference in Bhavnagar, India. The conference included key updates from the World Federation on education and ID initiatives, along with exciting discussions about our communities' future and the 2050 Vision.

Our parent body is celebrating 50 years, with anniversary celebrations taking place in October. While the celebrations are happening overseas, we are pleased to recognize and share this important milestone with our member centers and communities.

Closer to home, NASIMCO portfolios continue to move forward with a range of initiatives, including our monthly health and wellness videos, awareness campaigns, youth programming, and an upcoming Ziyarat trip for youth, along with many other exciting activities featured in this post. 

We look forward to keeping our member centers connected and informed as these initiatives continue to grow.

Thank you for your continued support.

With duas for a safe and smooth Rabi al-Thani,

NASIMCO Secretariat

In this Issue:

NASIMCO Office Bearers attend WF ExCo in Bhavnagar, India

NASIMCO attends Family Fun Night at Anjuman-e-Asghari

Health and Wellness Video - Breast Cancer Awareness

NASIMCO Capacity Building Workshop - AI for Small Businesses

NASIMCO and Mainstay Foundation - EXPERIENCE ZIYARA - Register now!

Madinah Al-Ilm Course 2026 - Register Now!

UMAA, NASIMCO and North American Shia Matchmaking Matrimonial Event - October 10-11, 2026

New Sukoon Podcast Episode - featuring Shabnees and Mehboob (Mukhi) Siwjee

Tawassul.ai

Al Muntazir Nursery - 70th Anniversary

UMAA x IMI Canada x Habib University

NASIMCO President, Abbas Bandali, was joined by our Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary General at the World Federation ExCo in Bhavnagar, India in September as well as delegates from North America.

By Rukaiya Salehmohamed

Family Fun Night at Anjuman e Asghari, MN brought our community together around the theme of Health & Wellness, creating a welcoming space for learning, reflection, and connection. Syed Muntadher shared meaningful insights on Aafiyah and the four pillars of health and wellbeing, reminding us of the importance of caring for our physical, mental, spiritual, and social wellbeing. The interactive discussion gave community members an opportunity to engage, reflect, and consider how we can better support health and wellbeing within our families and community. I was also grateful for the opportunity to introduce NASIMCO’s Wellness Champion initiative and share the vision of connecting our centers, resources, and ideas to bring more wellness initiatives to our communities. On behalf of Anjuman e Asghari, I took the initiative to collaborate with NASIMCO’s Health & Wellness leadership to develop and share a faith-based health and wellness resource guide at the event. It was a meaningful opportunity to help bridge the work of our local center with NASIMCO’s broader Health & Wellness efforts and bring practical, faith-informed resources directly to our community.

Each month, NASIMCO will release a video relating to various health issues facing our community.

Produced by the NASIMCO Health and Wellness Portfolio.

NASIMCO's Capacity Building Portfolio concluded a workshop last weekend entitled AI for Business featuring Br. Salim Daya, joined by 20 people.

Stay tuned for more course offerings!

EXPERIENCE ZIYARA

A Journey of Faith. A Lifetime of Memories.

November 20–29, 2026

NASIMCO is excited to partner with The Mainstay Foundation to offer an unforgettable Ziyara experience to the sacred shrines of Iraq.

For the first time, NASIMCO is bringing you a fully guided Ziyara journey—created with our communities, youth, families, and first-time Zawwar in mind.

Visit the sacred cities of Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiyah, and Samarra, while learning about the lives, sacrifices, and legacies of the Ahlul Bayt (a).

A Ziyara Experience Designed for You

Whether this is your first Ziyara or you're returning to the holy shrines, this journey is designed to help you get more from the experience.

You will be accompanied throughout the trip by:

English-speaking group leaders

Knowledgeable scholars and guides

A supportive NASIMCO community

Guided visits to the major holy sites

Opportunities for learning, reflection, and spiritual connection

A welcoming environment particularly suited for youth and first-time Zawwar

Walk in the Footsteps of the Ahlul Bayt (a)

NAJAF

Shrine of Imam Ali (a)

KARBALA

Shrines of Imam Husayn (a) & Al-Abbas (a)

KADHIMIYAH

Shrines of Imam al-Kadhim (a) & Imam al-Jawad (a)

SAMARRA

Shrines of Imam al-Hadi (a) & Imam al-Askari (a)

Ziyara is not simply about visiting sacred places. It is an opportunity to learn, reflect, connect with our faith, and create memories that stay with us for a lifetime.

For our youth, it can be a chance to experience the history and spirituality of the Ahlul Bayt (a) in a way that is engaging, meaningful, and shared with their peers.

For first-time Zawwar, it provides the comfort of 

knowing that you won't be navigating the journey alone.

Join Us

November 20–29, 2026

Spaces are limited.

NASIMCO is partnering with UMAA, the ISIJ of Toronto, and North American Shia Matchmaking to present the Matrimonial Program at this year's UMAA Convention.

The following opportunities are shared solely as a community service. NASIMCO is not affiliated with, does not endorse, and assumes no responsibility or liability for the organization, the position, or any subsequent communications, decisions, or outcomes. Any engagement with the posting organization is undertaken entirely at your own discretion.

From Dar es Salaam to different corners of the world, the memories of Al Muntazir Nursery have travelled far and wide.

We are celebrating 70 wonderful years of our Nursery and we would love to reconnect with everyone who has been part of this special journey — students, former students, families, teachers and members of our Nursery community.

Were you once part of Al Muntazir Nursery?

Do you know someone who was?

We would love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to register your details through the Google Form below. Your information will help us reconnect with our Nursery family and celebrate the many people who have been part of our 70-year journey.