Updated 6 July 2011
Imam al-Kazim (AS) said,
'There are three types of people
who will be shaded by Allah's Throne
on the Day when no shade will avail apart from it:
the one who arranged the marriage of a fellow Muslim brother,
or served him in some way, or concealed his Muslim brother's faults [from others].’
[al-Khisal, p. 141, no. 162]
In March 2011, The World Federation, in partnership with Imam Khomeini Trust, arranged 4 mass marriage ceremonies within the flood ravaged areas of Punjab, Pakistan, namely District Mianwali, District D.I. Khan, District Muzafargarh & District Rahim Yar Khan.
A total of 105 couples were assisted under this programme (50 Sadaat and 55 Non Sadaat). The World Federation would like to extend its appreciation to the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation of US for funding this initiative.
In the midst of the extreme hardships that these, our brothers and sisters in Islam, have faced, and as their struggles to recoup and rebuild their lives continue, it is indeed a great pleasure, honour and privilege – a blessed bounty from Allah swt – to be able to bring a ray of sunshine – of hope – to their lives, holding all the promise of a dazzling new start and a bright future ahead, Insha’Allah.
Certainly, the ambience at the festivities, consisting of festoons of vividly patterned, brightly hued reds, greens, blues and golds gracefully strewn over every surface and reflected further in the heavily embroidered wedding attire of the brides and grooms, bore striking visual testimony to the gladdened hearts and joyful countenances of all concerned. One was greeted by beauteous, beckoning smiles everywhere one looked! A truly satisfying feast for the eyes and heart on
all levels!
The entire proceeding was captured for posterity by full media coverage in local and national newspapers as well as television channels.
Assistance provided by The World Federation:
(a) Wedding meal provided for 650 guests
(b) Hotel costs
(c) Household items for each of the 105 couples
To provide these couples with a comfortable start in their newly married lives, The World Federation gifted each of them with the following household items which they could not have otherwise afforded:
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2 Beds and 2 Sets of Bedding |
6 Steel Plates (small) 6 |
Steel Dongga (2 sets) |
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1 Table and 4 Chairs |
6 Steel Plates (medium) 6 |
Big Steel Bucket |
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Show Case |
Dinner Set |
Flour Drum |
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Pedestal Fan |
Cutlery Set & Tray |
Vacuum Pot |
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Sewing Machine |
2 Curry Spoons |
Natural Gas PGL Cylinder |
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Iron |
Frying Pan, Sauce Pan & Steel Pot |
Jubley Haar |
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Water Cooler |
2 Steel Dishes |
Bridegroom Outfits (2 pairs) |
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Drinking Glasses |
Hot Pot |
Turban for Bridegroom |
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Tea Set |
Water Pot |
Groom Outfits (5 pair) |
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Steel Tray |
Ronia Set |
Large Cloth Box |
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Custard Set |
Mala Set |
Box |
The World Federation hereby extends felicitations and congratulations to each of the 105 couples and their families on this auspicious occasion. May Allah (SWT) place love and mercy between the newly weds and may He bless their lives with Imaan, righteous children and prosperity in both this world and the Hereafter. Ameen.
For further information, please email health@world-federation.org