Anjuman-e-Najmi

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• Anjuman-e-Najmi
• San Francisco, CA
• Shauwal 1421

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Contents

• Welcome to Anjuman-e-Najmi
• Brief History of Jamaat
• Brief History of Shabaab
• Shabaab Philosophy
• Highlights of Shabaab Activities
• Current Shabaab Committees
• Shabaab Contacts
• Shabaab Form

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Welcome to Anjuman-e-Najmi

• Aamil Saheb
• Janab Muslim Bhaisaheb Zainuddin
• Tel [phone]
• Address is on the website
• Officers
• Secretary Shaikh Quresh bhai Diwan
• Treasurer Shaikh Tayeb bhai Mogri
• Visit the Jamaats website at
• http//jamaats.mumineen.org/sf
• Markaz
• 1121 Old Canyon Road
• Fremont, CA 94536
• Tel [phone]

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Brief History of Jamaat

• The Rich Mix
• If you were to walk into the San Francisco markaz
  at 1121 Old Canyon Road today, you would see a
  variety of mumineen that have come here in search
  of a better life. We have families that have been
  here since the beginning as well as those that
  have just moved here. We have single men, single
  women, newly married couples, immediate families
  and even extended families. We have grandparents
  in our community as well as dozens of little
  children that will some day be the future of this
  jamaat. But it hasn't always been this way. The
  San Francisco jamaat, just like any other jamaat
  in the United States, had a very humble
  beginning. The rich history of this jamaat is
  colored with memorable events that have made it
  what it is today. Those that were present fondly
  remember the early days, and those that were not
  have missed out on nothing short of a miracle
  that was possible only by our beloved Aqa Moula's
  (TUS) dua and barakaat.
• The Pioneers
• The "pioneers" of the San Francisco jamaat have
  been around since the 1950's. Just as many young
  mumineen come today to pursue further education
  in the United States, our pioneers were no
  different. Ali Asghar Bhaisaheb Zainuddin was the
  first mumin bhai in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  As a student at Stanford University, he was the
  reason that the rest of the pioneers came here.
  By the raza mubarak of Syedna Taher Saifuddin
  Saheb, they came to this foreign land in search
  of a better life. Yet what they came to was
  nowhere near what a young mumin comes to today.
  There were no existing jamaats for support, zero
  acquaintances, and very few foreigners at all.
  You can be pretty sure that when they came to
  California no one from back home had sent any
  parcels for people they knew!
• In the early 1960's, there were less than five
  known mumineen settled in the Bay Area. Though so
  few in number, they did not forget their
  religious duties or their culture. When they came
  to the United States, Aqa Moula asked them to
  never stop praying namaaz or to lose their
  identity. It is this waseeyat from Moulana that
  kept them strong in their belief and allowed them
  to thrive in a culture so different from their
  own. It was the 1960's and the Bay Area was the
  heart of the Hippie movement that swept the
  colleges and universities they were a part of.
  Rather than become a part of it, they observed
  this new culture from a safe distance and never
  surrendered their uniqueness.
• The first majlises held here in the Bay Area were
  very different from what you would see today. In
  the beginning, there were only a few members
  present. Janab Ali Asghar Bhaisaheb Zainuddin was
  the president of the community and had Aqa
  Moula's (TUS) raza to perform bayaan and lead
  namaaz. Sheikh Taher bhai Ezzy was also one of
  the early pioneers and he remains as the earliest
  active member of this jamaat. There was not a
  markaz so gatherings were usually held in their
  homes. Women and parents were nowhere to be seen,
  and you can forget about seeing children running
  around. The men wore whatever they felt was
  appropriate and their faces were cleanly shaved.
  Yet even in those days, their belief was alive
  and well and their love of Aqa Moula (TUS) was
  strong. Slowly, their number grew and a small,
  tightly knit community started to form. They were
  very close and cherished each other's friendship
  dearly because that was all they had.

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Brief History of Jamaat

• The Beginnings of a Family
• In the early 1960's, Shehzadi Maryam Bahensaheba
  was the first Shehzadi Saheba to visit the Bay
  Area. Because of her outgoing personality, she
  reached out to many people outside of our
  community and made lasting friendships for all
  the mumineen here. Towards the late 1960's,
  different Shehzadas started visiting California.
  Shehzada Qasim Bhaisaheb Hakimuddin Saheb was
  amongst the first to come, along with Shehzada
  Ali Asghar Bhaisaheb Kalimuddin Saheb. They came
  to share Aqa Moula's (TUS) sweet words of advice
  and to prepare the mumineen for a visit by Aqa
  Moula (TUS) himself.
• As the years passed, and a new decade started,
  many of the young bachelors that had initially
  come here to study, finished their schooling and
  went back home to get married and bring their
  wives to the United States. They entered the work
  force and started their families. Along with the
  new additions to the families came ceremonies
  such as the naming ceremony and aqiqahs, which
  had never been done here before. Everything was a
  new experience and as the demographics of the
  community changed, so did the interaction within
  it.
• In early 1978, Shehzada Malik-ul-Ashtar Bhaisaheb
  Shujauddin Saheb visited the Bay Area for the
  first time. At that time, Shehzada Saheb had
  promised the mumineen of the Bay Area that he
  would bring Aqa Moula to San Francisco as soon as
  he could. It was imtehaan time in Surat Jamea,
  and Shehzada Saheb made a historic call to Aqa
  Moula (TUS). He did araz that the mumineen of San
  Francisco were desperately waiting for him to
  come. He did araz that "Aap nay padhaaro to
  mumineen nu dil naaraaz thase". After that
  heartfelt araz, mumineen knew that Moula would be
  coming their way soon. The imtehaan program in
  Surat was put on hold and Moula decided to come
  to San Francisco.
• In 1978, Aqa Moula (TUS) Syedna Mohammed
  Burhanuddin Saheb visited California for the
  first time. Those that were present, shamefully
  recall how they had gone to receive Aqa Moula
  (TUS) at the airport in suits and ties. Yet they
  also remember that regardless of that, Aqa Moula
  (TUS) did not look down upon them. He had come
  here to save them, and did so by showering the
  mumineen here with barakaat. They were given the
  sharaf of ziyafats and several were bestowed with
  mafsooyat sharaf. Like an angel, he came to save
  them and to show them right from wrong and make
  them stronger in their imaan. Many of the young
  children had done deedar of Aqa Moula (TUS) for
  the first time and very few of the adults had
  ever experienced such closeness to Moula. His
  noorani kalemaat filled the hearts and souls of
  the mumineen. It was as if though a father had
  come to visit his children for the first time in
  their new home and was teaching them lessons to
  live their lives by.
• It was during that visit that the San Francisco
  Jamaat was officially established. Aqa Moula
  (TUS) had breathed new life into the mumineen and
  from then on there was no looking back. The
  barakaat he left behind then is what makes this
  jamaat what it is today. It was nothing short of
  a miracle.

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Brief History of Jamaat

• Growth and Prosperity
• Janab Turab Bhaisaheb Zakiuddin was the first
  official aamil of the San Francisco jamaat.
  During his time here, the jamaat grew
  considerably in size. At first, the jamaat used
  to look for different halls and churches to rent
  for our gatherings. Then by Aqa Moula's (TUS)
  raza and dua mubarak, and much himmat from
  Shehzada Ali Waqar Qaaid Johar Bhaisaheb Ezzuddin
  Saheb the jamaat bought a beautifully serene
  markaz situated at the foothills of a green
  valley in the city of Fremont.
• In 1986, Aqa Moula (TUS) visited the San
  Francisco jamaat for the second time and a world
  of difference had taken place since 1978. The
  jamaat had become well established and the
  families had grown in size and number. The first
  generation of children born in San Francisco had
  become older and was ready to have their misaaq
  taken. The men had full beards and the women were
  wearing ridas. Many had gotten out of riba and
  several others were trying. Ziyafats were booked
  and there was an unparalleled festivity in the
  air. The jamaat had really gelled and had worked
  very hard to prepare for this much anticipated
  visit. The markaz was decorated inside and out as
  it had never been before. Deep friendships that
  centered around the love of our Aqa Moula (TUS)
  had been fostered in the community. Not only as a
  jamaat, but even in their personal and
  professional lives, mumineen had prospered to
  great extents. We were still reaping the benefits
  of the first visit and this time around, everyone
  knew Moula had come back to give us more.
• During that visit, Shehzada Qaaid Johar Bhaisaheb
  was instrumental in establishing a strong Qarzan
  Hasana scheme in this jamaat and helping people
  to escape the sins of riba. This jamaat was the
  first at that time to whole-heartedly embrace
  this farmaan. The jamaat was bestowed with the
  honor of being part of the "owal saff".
• At that time, the San Francisco jamaat was
  approximately 60 families strong. It was a small
  jamaat by numbers, but a very big jamaat by
  heart. Aqa Moula (TUS) granted us the azeem
  sharaf of performing Eid-Ul-Adha here that year.
  We are very proud of that time and still have
  fond memories of mumineen all over the parking
  lot helping out in some way or the other. There
  were 41 naseebdar sacrificial lambs that day. It
  was an unforgettable event and accomplishment
  that could have never been possible without the
  dua mubarak of our beloved Aqa Moula (TUS). And
  to this day, it remains unparalleled anywhere in
  the United States.
• In 1987, Shehzada Abdul Taiyab Bhaisaheb
  Zakiuddin Saheb had his sudden demise here in San
  Francisco. The farmaan from Aqa Moula (TUS) was
  to lay him to rest in the most afzal of places.
  He is now madfoon in the room in the markaz where
  Aqa Moula's (TUS) thaal was put in 1986. The San
  Francisco Jamaat and markaz have the azeem and
  unique sharaf that Syedna Taher Saifuddin Saheb's
  shehzada, his nishani, has been left in our
  markaz and his ziyarat is here.

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Brief History of Jamaat

• The Last Decade of a Historic Millennium
• In 1991, the San Francisco jamaat was led by our
  second aamil, Janab Noman Bhaisaheb Zainuddin.
  During his time, the jamaat continued to grow in
  size. Mumineen's ikhlaas and devotion started
  reaching new heights as we started to go to Aqa
  Moula's (TUS) hazrat more and more rather than
  wait for him to come back to us. Going for Ashara
  became common every year and the mumineen that
  went would bring back barakaat that the entire
  jamaat prospered from.
• In 1992, Janab Ahmed Bhaisaheb Zainuddin became
  the aamil of the San Francisco jamaat. He was the
  first full-time aamil we had. A new Darul Imaarat
  was established and several more families had
  moved to the Bay Area. The jamaat was still
  growing and as the Silicon Valley experienced
  unprecedented technological growth, the jamaat
  also had an influx of young ambitious members
  that were a part of this field. Along with them,
  they brought a renewed passion and enthusiasm. We
  continued to prepare ourselves for another visit
  by Aqa Moula (TUS) to San Francisco. Mumineen and
  muminat worked hard to ready the markaz once
  more. Those that were mere children during the
  1978 visit were now in charge of several things
  as they prepared for their first real chance to
  khidmat of their beloved Aqa Moula (TUS) in their
  land. The first generation of American-born
  mumineen and muminat was now ready. The jamaat
  was strong. A Burhani Women's Association and a
  Shabaab-ul-Eiddiz-Zahabi had also been
  established.
• In 1994, Shehzada Ali Waqar Qaaid Johar Bhaisaheb
  Ezzuddin Saheb spent much time in the Bay Area to
  implement programs that were entirely new for any
  jamaat in the United States. It was through his
  amazing efforts that on May 12, 1994,
  Dawat-e-Hadiyah America was established as a
  sovereign corporation and our constitution became
  a registered entity that detailed our practices
  and traditions as Dawoodi Bohras in the United
  States. This was a very important accomplishment
  because it was the first time in history that
  Dawoodi Bohras in the United States were viewed
  as a single entity practicing under a common set
  of by-laws. It was a major set back for the
  dushman of Dawat because they were no longer able
  to criticize our beliefs and our ways. The
  preamble of the constitution started with Aqa
  Moula's (TUS) own words,
• "Whereas Dawat-e-Hadiyah, as believed by
  Ahl-al-Dawat (people of the Dawat), is Allah's
  mission having sovereignty over the Heavens and
  the Earth."
• In 1996, Aqa Moula (TUS) visited the San
  Francisco jamaat for the third time. He was
  pleased with the mumineen there and fondly
  remembered the then new markaz he had visited ten
  years ago. This was a markaz that had served as a
  madrasa now for so many of our children. It was a
  markaz that had been the center of several happy
  and sad occasions. It was a loved markaz that we
  soon hoped to turn into our masjid. During this
  visit, Aqa Moula (TUS) graciously did taameer of
  our masjid. He spent five days here and mumineen
  reaped barakaat in all ways.

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Brief History of Jamaat

• The Present Day Leads to a Promising Future
• Since that time, the San Francisco Jamaat has
  continued to grow in size and devotion. Our
  current Aamil Saheb is Janab Muslim Bhaisaheb
  Zainuddin who had been a part of this jamaat for
  several years prior to returning as aamil.
  Through continued visits from various Sahebs, we
  have been turning our dreams of building a masjid
  in our jamaat into reality. Plans have been drawn
  up and submitted in the city. We anticipate the
  start of construction of our masjid once that
  process is complete. This year, during the
  barakaat of Shehrullah Mubarak, a renewed
  motivation has been cast upon all of us and we
  are dedicated now more than ever to organize and
  to build a masjid in our town. The Shabaab of San
  Francisco was re-energized and has become
  extremely active by the dua mubarak of Aqa Moula
  (TUS). Along with the Shabaab, the entire jamaat
  has been re-energized and a new Masjid Tameer
  committee will soon be put in place. We have
  passed a resolution that within one year's time,
  we will inshallah have a masjid ready for Moula
  to visit and accept where our markaz now stands.
  Recently, the San Jose Jamaat was also formed and
  is now a separate entity.
• It has now been four long years since Aqa Moula
  (TUS) has visited San Francisco. The millennium
  has come to an end and almost fifty years have
  passed since the first mumineen came to the Bay
  Area. A lot has happened in fifty years and a lot
  has changed. Yet one thing that has not changed
  is our undying devotion and love for our Aqa
  Moula (TUS).
• The next time you walk into the markaz at 1121
  Old Canyon Road, think about how much shukr to
  Aqa Moula (TUS) is waajib on us. Think about all
  that has passed to bring us where we are today.
  Think about how much more there still is to do
  for our Moula. It is through his dua mubarak and
  all the hardships he undertook by coming here and
  bestowing nemat upon this jamaat that we are what
  we are today. The benefits of his patience, his
  graciousness, and his fatherly love will remain
  fresh in our hearts until that day he visits us
  again. May Khuda Ta'ala grant our beloved Aqa
  Moula (TUS) a long and healthy life and may we
  become the way he has so patiently waited for us
  to become through our ikhlaas, our ilm, and our
  every amal. Ameen.

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Brief History of Shabaab

• Started in 1996 in order to unite youngsters for
  Aqa Moula TUSs visit
• Shabaab held ziafat on boat during 1996 visit
• Re-invigorated last year by Janab Muslim
  Bhaisaheb
• Committees were formed, regular darees and
  meetings were held
• Current Officers
• Secretary Dr. Mulla Kaaeid Johar bhai
  Lokhandwala
• Treasurer Shaikh Juzar bhai Rangoonwala

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Shabaab Philosophy

• Key words stressing the philosophy behind Shabaab
  and why it is important
• (Excerpts taken from memorandum to Shabaab
  available on the website - Home/Departments/Shabaa
  b/Philosophy)
• Unity - promote brotherhood
• Team-building/ team work
• Cooperation
• Distribution of work
• Practice and preparation - better strategy
• Increase organizational capacity and
  communication skills
• Discipline
• Release stress and frustration
• Development of spirit and character
• Learn by your mistakes - improve yourself
• Most Importantly INSHALLAH Aqa Moula TUS will
  accept our adna khidmat and be happy with us

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Highlights of Shabaab Activities

• Weekly Darees and Salawat jaman
• Sabaq
• Participation in Masjid activity
• Qardhan Hasanat
• Website creation and maintenance
• Information and communication in Jamaat
• Jamaat Calendar

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Current Shabaab Committees

• Education
• Environment
• Tour and Travel
• Information and Communication
• Masjid
• Sports
• Medical

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Shabaab Contacts

• Janab Muslim Bhaisaheb aamilsahebsfo_at_yahoo.com
• Mulla Kaaeid Johar bhai Lokhandwala
  kaaeid_at_hotmail.com
• Shaikh Juzar bhai Rangoonwala
  juzar_at_attglobal.net
• Mulla Yusuf bhai Ezzy yhotelwala_at_hotmail.
  com
• Mulla Yusuf bhai Kotawala
  ybohra_at_bizland.com
• Shaikh Raj bhai Izzee
  rmunaim_at_aol.com
• Murtaza bhai Chiba
  mchiba_at_cisco.com