The demise of sister Mary Ali: Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun
We have heard with profound sadness the news of the demise of sister mary Ali this morning:
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun
May her soul rest in peace and may Allah swt rewards her and her husband Amir Ali highest station in Jannat ul-Firdous and may He swt make their valuable contribution to Islamic knowldge and community service a sadaqa-i-Jariyah for ever.
Mary Ali and her illustrious husband Ameer Ali , were our lifelong friends, and have been, and would continue to remain an inspiation for our life and works. This was a unique couple who had a vision to enlighten each American household with the true knowledge of Islam, they both devoted their career and lives for their mission sacrficing better opportunities of life and preferred to lead to lead very austere and spartan life. They both dedicated their money, time, and expertise for the task of Da’wa till they breathed their last. They offer for us an example in their life as well in their death. They showed us that Islamic work does not need as much material wealth as the purity of the heart, integrity of the character, sincerity of intention and motivation to do the Will of Allah swt..
As we share this loss we must at the same time make a committment that we shall support with renewed vigor their dreams and aspiarations instituted in The Institute of Islamic Education and make it fulfill the mission it was established for. We extend hearfelt condolances to the family of Mary Ali and her extended family of admirers, and assure on behalf of myself, Tasneema Ghazi and IQRA’ International any spport that is needed to keep the torch of their vision alive and burning, spreading illumination of Islamic knowledge wordwide. InshaAllah.
Dr. Abidullah Ghazi
Chairman President
IQRA’ International Educational Foundation World Council for Muslim Interfaith Relations (USA)
IQRA Annual Dinner 2011 Highlights
IQRA International Educational Foundation
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf Speaks at the
IQRA Annual Dinner 2011
Drury Lane Oakbrook, IL – October 29th, 2011
IQRA the leaders in Islamic Education hosted their Annual Dinner on October 29th. IQRA’s community of advocates, educators and private Ansar (sponsors) gathered to celebrate the 28 years of the Foundation’s accomplishments. The room was filled with more than 550 up beat supporters. The keynote speaker, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, chief architect of the Cordoba Initiative discussed the importance of Muslim Americans taking an active role in society. Appreciating the pioneering work and leadership role that Drs. Abidullah and Tasneema Ghazi have played, American Muslims were urged to invest in organizations like IQRA to help realize the implementation of critical and pivotal work in promoting innovative Islamic education in USA and worldwide. Dinner guests were also honored to hear the inspirational speech of Sister Mary Ali, the recipient of the IQRA Education Leadership Award that the organization has instituted to honor the memory of Dr. MAW Fakhri, its founding Chairman.
Dr. Shahid Siddiqi, a member of the Board and Chairman of Reception Committee, lauded the leadership of IQRA team and its innovative futuristic approach. Dr. Ghazi in his Presidential address narrated IQRA’s past achievements and laid down its future vision which covered, revision of the Program, use of electronic media for publication, standardization of Islamic education, establishment of distance education on internet and producing new genre of literature appropriate for our age and the global village.
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf receives for him and his wife Daisy Khan an award from Ali Yurtsever & Dr. Abidullah Ghazi for their Interfaith Work of Bridge Building among faith communities (right picture) – Mary Ali gives her acceptance address for the IQRA Education Leadership Award (left picture)
IQRA’ Annual Dinner 2011 Promo Video
This Promo Video was specially produced by Ash-har & Basma Quraishi for IQRA’ Annual Dinner 2011.
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What To Do During Dhul – Hijjah
(Dhul-Hijjah begins October 28, 2011)
For those of us who could not attend Hajj this year, it is important that we utilize the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah the same way we do the last 10 nights of Ramadan.
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IQRA' Int'l Edu. Foundation
Established in 1983, we are a non-profit organization owned by the community and managed by a board of trustees. IQRA’ is dedicated to providing quality education to our Muslim children worldwide. Help support IQRA’--- educating a child is the first steps to educating a nation. Islamic Studies Standardized Tests
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