Volunteer 1
What does volunteering mean?
To give time, labor, and/or money freely without wanting anything in return)
Bayah
Allegiance or promise to the Imam
What is Bayah?
The act by which an individual or a group of people pledge allegiance to a leader and recognize his authority. In the Shia tradition, bay’a refers to the allegiance given by a believer to the Imam of the time.
What is a festival?
A festival is an extraordinary event celebrated by a community and centering on some characteristic aspect or aspects of that community and its religion or cultures.
When is Imamat Day?
4th Feb
Why is volunteering important?
It’s a way to give back to the community; it helps the world get better)
Tawhid
The principle of the Oneness and Uniqueness of God in Islam
Do we reaffirm out Bayah everyday?
YES!
What are some celebrations we have in Jamatkhana?
Imamat Day, weddings, births, etc.
When is Salgirah?
12 Oct
What can you gain from volunteering?
Peace, happiness
Shahada
The affirmation of faith; La ilaha illa’l-lah, muhammada’r rasulu’l-lah; ‘There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God. Through this declaration, a Muslim testifies his or her belief in the Oneness of God and affirms Prophet Muhammad as God’s last and final messenger.
Which part of Dua do we reaffirm our Bayah?
4th
What is a Nikkah?
A term referring to marriage in Muslim communities. The nikah ceremony involves the bride and the bridegroom attesting to a contract and accepting their mutual responsibilities in the presence of witnesses)
Hazir Imam is our #... Imam.
50th
Where are some places to volunteer?
At shelters, in jamatkhana, at school
Ashraful-Makhluqat
noblest/highest of all creation
Why do we do Bayah?
The murid commits allegiance, devotion, and obedience in exchange for the Imam’s spiritual guidance, intercession, blessings, and purification. We establish our connection with the Imam.
What is recited in a Nikkah?
Nikkah contains verses from the Holy Quran
What does Laylat al Qadr mean?
The Night of Power
Is volunteering important in our community? Why? How do you know?
Yes, Hazir Imam tells us to volunteer, we have a long tradition of volunteering in our community since the time of Sultan Muhammad Shah when he established the Ismaili Volunteer Corps in 1919.)
What are some ways to volunteer in jamatkhana? In our community? At your school?
To be in uniformed volunteer service, collect donations, help a teacher with cleaning the room or setting up a bulletin board, etc.)
What is the exact part in Dua where we reaffirm our Bayah? (You must say the complete Surah)
BISMIL-LAHIR-RAHMANIR-RAHIM;
IN-NAL LADHINA YUBAYI’UNAKA. IN-NAMA YUBAYl’UNAL-LAHA: YADUL-LAHI FAWQA AYDIHIM,
FAMAN NAKATHA. FA IN-NAMA YANKUTHU ‘ALA NAFSIHI WA MAN AWFA BIMA ‘AHADA ‘ALAYHUL- LAHU. FA SAYU’TIHI AJRAN ‘AZIMA.
What are some celebrations we have in general?
Graduation, weddings, championships, milestone birthdays, etc.
Why do we fast during Ramadan?
Self-restraint Fasting teaches people to control their urges and temptations. ... Consciousness of Allah ... Empathy While the fasting person endures hunger and thirst for only a month every year, the poorest go through such an ordeal each day. ... Gratitude .. Revival of Faith ...