Dear Members
Salaamun Alaykum
Motions on which due notice is given in accordance with clause 7.3 are circulated to the membership as below and will be tabled at the AGM on Sunday 2nd June 2024, under agenda item 13.
i. “It is hereby proposed that the constitution of The KSIMC of London (Jamaat) be reviewed in its entirety at meetings called by the Secretary for this purpose and that all amendments agreed at such meetings be adopted at and EGM to be held by 31 December 2024”
Proposed by Br Faiyaz Nurmohamed and seconded by Br Makbul Jaffer
ii. “It is hereby proposed that the Executive Committee holds an interactive “Question and Answer” session to formally introduce the incoming Executive Committee and for them to answer any questions from members in connection with their vision for running this Khoja Shia Islamic Charity for the next 2 years. Such session shall be called with 7 clear days notice and be held no later than Friday 5 July 2024 at 8 pm. The venue shall be “Hujjat Stanmore”
Proposed by Br Faiyaz Nurmohamed and seconded by Br Mahmood Padhani
iii. “We hereby resolve that all information and updates for any property concerning KSIMC of London (Hujjat Jamaat) will be conveyed to Members at a constitutionally compliant General Meeting or by email.”
Proposed by Sister Sabira Lakha and seconded by Shaykh Alihusain Datoo
iv. “We hereby resolve that Members shall be informed, at least 14 clear days in advance, of any upcoming constitutional deadline affecting Members, such as for proposing resolutions or constitutional amendments.”
Proposed by Sister Sabira Lakha and seconded by Shaykh Alihusain Datoo
v. “We hereby resolve that each serving trustee must individually sign the following declaration at the commencement of his/her term:
Declaration
As a trustee of the Jamaat, I hereby declare to commit to upholding clause 3 of the constitution – “promote and advance … the Islamic Religion in accordance with the principles of the Shia Ithna-Asheri Sharia”, in my practice of it in public.”
Proposed by Shaykh Alihusain Datoo and seconded by Shaykh Anwar Jaffer, Shaykh Abbas Jaffer, Aalima Masuma Hassan, Aalima Aliya Afzalhussein Yusufali and Sister Sabira Lakha
vi. “It is hereby resolved that The KSIMC of London adopt as a guideline the “Mixed Gatherings Policy Paper” (https://lnk.worldfed.org/mixed-policypaper) adopted by The World Federation of KSIMC Executive Council on 1st January 2024, with the interpretation & application of the guidelines for specific events to be decided upon by the serving Resident Aalim & Aalima upon consultation as they deem necessary.”
Proposed by Br Muhammad Damji and seconded by Br Akil Kanani, Br Mohammed Mehdi Abdullah and Br Mustafa Ramji
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With Salaams and Duas
Akil Kanani
Hon Secretary
The KSIMC of London
20 May 2024
