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Sayyid Raed H. Charafeddine of al-Sadr Foundation at I.M.A.M.
On his mission to help the needy, he arrived to Dearborn, MI. Sayyid Raed H. Charafeddine of al-Sadr Foundation visited the I.M.A.M. office. He is on a week long trip for the dinner which al-Sadr Foundation holds annulay, Sayyid Raed H. Charafeddine and Sayyid Kashmiri, with the staff of I.M.A.M. spend few hours discussing different topics of inter...
Sayyid Kashmiri visits Dearborn, MI.
Since March 2nd, 2010 the City of Dearborn was visited by Sayyid Kashmiri, who since then held several meetings with resident scholars and prominent figures of the community to deliberate on the current events. In addition, he reviewed with the different committees and departments of I.M.A.M. their latest achievements.
Zainabya center in San Antonio, TX.
Sayyid Bahr al-Uloom visited the Zainabya center in San Antonio, Texas. He delivered a lecture on the Qur’an and Ahlul-Bayt (as) and the role they play in helping the individual to develop his or her character. He also spoke about the concepts of citizenship and being a believer and how they are two aspects of the same path to one goal, namel...
Asatana Zahra center in Englishtown, NJ.
Sayyid Bahr al-Uloom visited the Asatana Zahra center in Englishtown, New Jersey. He delivered a lecture encouraging us to be more active in the process of awaiting the 12th Imam (atfs) and how incorporating the creed (aqa’id) of Islam in our lives will help to hasten his reappearance.
The 40th of Imam Hussein at Boca Raton, FL
Hajj Aous Asfar visited the Shia Muslim community at  Boca Raton, Florida. He delivered lecture series on "The Ideology Behind the Tragedy of Karbala".
Imam Hussein Islamic Center in Brooklyn Center, MN.
Sayyid Haidar Bahr al-Uloom visited the Imam Hussein Islamic Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. He delivered a lecture on the topic of Tawhid (the Oneness of Allah (swt)) and what impact it should have on our lives. In particular, he connected the principle of Tawhid to that of leadership, from that of the Prophets (as) and Imams (as) to that of...
Anjuman-e-Asghari center in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Sayyid Bahr al-Uloom visited the Anjuman-e-Asghari center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He delivered a lecture on the topic of Ahlul-Bayt (as) and the role they play in our lives, especially as communities in North America. He also spoke of what role the 12th Imam (atfs) plays in our development as individuals and as communities.
Al-Fatima Islamic Center in Albany, NY.
Sayyid Bahr al-Uloom visited the Al-Fatima Islamic Center in Albany, New York. He delivered a lecture on being a member of the community of the 12th Imam (atfs) and the importance of Islamic creed (aqa’id) in building one’s character.  
Idara Jafaria Center in Burtonsville, MD.
Sayyid Bahr al-Uloom visited the Idara Jafaria Center in Burtonsville, Maryland. He delivered a lecture on the topic of knowing Imam Mahdi (atfs) and how to build our Muslim communities in North America. He also touched upon the topic of being a Ithna-Asheri Shia and what it really means for one to hold such a title.
Islamic Ahl-ul-Bayt Association in Austin, TX.
Sayyid Bahr al-Uloom visited the Islamic Ahl-ul-Bayt Association in Austin, Texas. He delivered a lecture on our role in the delay of the reappearance of the 12th Imam (atfs) and how we are causing the delay in his return.
Muharram 1431 in South California
The community of southern California held about 21 lectures in different languages and with many different people of various nationalities attending. Sayyid Mohamed Baqer al-Kashmiri participated and gave lectures at the Hassanain (as) Islamic Center in Orange County, California.
IMAM at Bint Jebail Cultural Center, Dearborn, MI
This Ashura, Bint Jebail Cultural Center holds its annual English-only Muharram program. In an effort to continue to educate the youth about Ahlul Bayt (as) year after year, the program has been running for over a decade. The program starts with a recitation of the holy Quran followed by the lecture. Sayed Haidar Bahr al-Uloom delivers the enlighte...
IMAM at Al-Jumhoor Al-Husayni, Detroit, MI
This Ashura, Al-Jumhoor Al-Husayni hosts its first English program. In an effort to foster the love of Ahlul Bayt (as) in the youth, IMAM participated in the commemoration of the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as) by providing  the lecturer Haj Aous Asfar to deliver a short lecture in English.
IMAM at Zahra Foundation, Richmond, VA
This Ashura, Zahra Foundation Center hosts its annual English program. This year, IMAM participated in the commemoration of the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as) by providing the lecturer, Sayyid Hassan al-Hakim to deliver the lecture in English.
IMAM at Al-Rasool Al-A'dham, Dearborn, MI
This Ashura, Al-Rasool Al-A'dham hosts its first English program. In an effort to foster the love of Ahlul Bayt (as) in the youth, IMAM participated in the commemoration of the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as) by providing the lecturer Hajj Aous Asfar to deliver a lecture in English.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Haj Aous Asfar visits Vancouver, B.C. on the Event of Eid al-Ghadir
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I.M.A.M was invited to visit the Vancouver, B.C., Shia Muslim community on the Event of Eid al-Ghadir. Haj Aous Asfar, Director of Ascent TV at I.M.A.M, played a vital role in helping with the organization of the conference, as well as delivering the keynote speech. AIMA, the host organizaiton comprised of six Vancouver-area Islamic centers hosted the event with the direction of Sh. Ismail Al-Khaleeq. The Al-Zahra Islamic Center was full of attendees that were looking for words of guidance, and practical solutions to their everyday challenges as Muslims and followers of Ahlul Bayt (as) in the Vancouver area. Haj Aous Asfar delivered included words of guidance from the Marjaeyah to concentrate on the youth, to look for guidance from those supported by the offices of the Maraje', to teach the youth Arabic, and to know that the Marjaeyah knows about their challenges and is supporting them through prayer and providing practical solutions through Islamic jurisprudence and by dispatching its staff to help in conferences such as this one.

In addition, during the visit Haj Aous Asfar visited and delivered the closing words at the Friday youth group program at Al-Zahra Islamic Center. In addition, Haj Aous Asfar delivered the message of the Marjaeyah to the believers at Al-Kawthar Islamic Center. The main purpose of the trip was to help organize the annual Eid Al-Ghadeer Conference in Vancouver and deliver the keynote speech at that venue.

The community received the liaison office with open arms and hearts. A great deal of appreciation and respect was extended to the staff of the office and a true dedication to taking the advice of the Marjaeyah was shown. The Vancouver area has a pool of dedicated believers who are concerned about the development of their community. I.M.A.M., in turn, is dedicated to helping communities across North America by sending its staff of experts to help facilitate positive growth through collaborations between Centers, and among community members.

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