Updated 28 April 2010
The World Federation of KSIMC has been a long term sponsor of the Zivot Foundation in Bosnia for External Tableegh. For the last two years, The World Federation has fully sponsored a weekly radio programme that is broadcast at a prime slot. The programme is delivered in the Bosnian language. These radio programmes are a key part of promoting the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (as).
In Bosnia, the Shia Muslims are a minority sect, mostly converted from Sunni Islam. The main religious populations of Bosnia are Sunni Muslim, Christian and Orthodox Christians. The Muslim population of Bosnia is faced with Islamophobia from the secular media, and the Shia minority are further targeted by anti-Shia propaganda by the growing Wahabi forces present. The Radio programme raises awareness of the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt and aims to softly dispel myths and prejudice.
The radio programme is in the form of a dialogue on Shia teachings, based on books such as:
- The Heart of Islam, Enduring Values for Humanity by Seyyed Hussein Nasr
- Divine Justice by Martyr Murtaza Mutrahhari
- Mizan al Hikmah - Sayings of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) and the Holy Shia Imams (AS) compiled by Muhammad Rayshahri
Money directed to the project is used to fund the various stages of the radio production including translation, scripting, voice casting, studio production, distribution from the radio station, and producing CD copies and MP3 files of the programmes.
Shaykh Abbas Ismail, Islamic Education Manager, stated, “Once again it is the honour of The World Federation to be able to sponsor these programmes that contribute to the excellent work being done in Bosnia by the Shia community. The community can take part in earning eternal rewards for the promotion of the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (as) by actively supporting this venture through their donations.”
Donatetowards Islamic Education Tableegh initiatives.
For more information, please email islamiceducation@world-federation.org